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Malaya Watson now in ‘Idol’s’ top 7

By: - Reporter
/ 10:18 AM April 04, 2014

Malaya Watson, a Filipino-American in the hit singing contest “American Idol,” belts out with her performance of the Beatles’ song “Long and Winding Road.” Screengrab from American Idol’s YouTube account.

MANILA, Philippines— Filipino-American Malaya Watson made it to the top 7 of the hit singing competition American Idol after her stunning performance of her audition song, “Ain’t No Way.”

Idol” tweeted on Friday Manila time (Thursday in Hollywood) that the 16-year-old tuba player from Michigan is safe from the elimination.

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On Thursday (Wednesday in Hollywood), Watson stunned the “American Idol” judges during her performance.

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After giving her a standing ovation, Keith Urban said “Malaya on fire!”

Other judges agreed when Jennifer Lopez said, “You’re blossoming into this star right before our very eyes. You’re going to be such a huge star. You’re going to run away with this competition.”

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Watson also got the nod of Harry Connick Jr. when he said, “That was really, really strong performance. You’re singing lyrics, you’re presenting, you’re entertaining, and you’re performing.”

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The judges, meanwhile, decided to save Sam Woolf after CJ Harris was announced safe.

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