WATCH: Francisco Martin vies for top 10 spot in ‘American Idol’ with Katy Perry song | Inquirer Entertainment

WATCH: Francisco Martin vies for top 10 spot in ‘American Idol’ with Katy Perry song

/ 01:01 PM April 28, 2020

francisco martin, american idol

Francisco Martin sings for “American Idol” judges from inside his home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Image: ABC

Francisco Martin impressed judges as he fought to be a top 10 contestant Sunday, April 26, on “American Idol.”

The top 20 participants of the reality singing competition are all filming from home amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Article continues after this advertisement

Martin, a Filipino college student in California, chose to perform the 2010 pop hit “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry, who happens to be a judge on the reality singing competition.

FEATURED STORIES

https://youtu.be/ZeeCvjRRgaI

His acoustic rendition got praises from judges Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, who all viewed the song choice as a risk.

Article continues after this advertisement

“What a dice roll to do that song. Good for you because it really worked,” Perry said.

Article continues after this advertisement

She did give some pointers to work on: “I would’ve liked to see you come down just a little bit and bring it back to that sultry ‘Teenage Dream’ subtle part, but that’s just me being overly critical of a song I’ve sung tens of thousands of times.”

Article continues after this advertisement

“But you did it real justice, good job,” she concluded.

Bryan admitted he was nervous for Martin. “I was like please do not let this kid cover a Katy song and mess it up.”

Article continues after this advertisement

“You didn’t man, you made it you, and you just have the magic. And I’m jealous,” he quipped.

Richie too commended the cover: “You turned it into your song, you made it your song.”

Martin and other contestants can receive votes through the American Idol app or website, or by texting the contestant’s number to 21523. Martin is contestant number 12.

Audience votes will determine the 10 who will advance to the next round, and the result will be announced next week.  /ra

RELATED STORIES:

WATCH: Filipino student Francisco Martin wows ‘American Idol’ judges despite nerves, makes it to Hollywood

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

Marcelito Pomoy is 3rd runner-up in ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’

Follow @NGunoINQ on Twitter
TAGS: American Idol, Fil-Am, Filipino, Francisco Martin, Katy Perry, Singing competition

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.