By Ashley Thompson

America gets less of a choice this year with the judges doing all of the approvals thus far. They are sending home 5 and here's the performances that got them there.

First 12 performances:
Stephany Negrete - "Mama Knows Best" - The whole package, talent, looks, comfort... but maybe a little something missing?
MacKenzie Bourg - "Say Something" - Hipsters rejoice, you have a new eye-glass wearing member of your cool society.
Jeneve Rose Mitchell - "Angel" - Borrowing Jerry Seinfelds pirate shirt, she's still unique. But she knows what she likes. She sounds a little Delta Goodrem-y.
Jenna Renae - "My Church" - Flat at first, but nice when she opens up.
James VIII - "Love Lockdown" - He looks nervous with his flushed cheeks, but acts as comfortable as a pro.
Sonika Vaid - "Safe and Sound" - Holy ball gown! It felt like an opera, sounded like a pop song.
Gianna Isabella - "I Put a Spell on You" - There's enough runs to let you know she can do that.
Emily Brooke - "I Am Invincible" - It was so low at first it was almost inaudible. Not her best I'm guessing.
Avalon Young - "Love Yourself" - She sat and sang instead of standing. Kinda dressed like him, too.
Jordan Sasser - "All By Myself" - He takes his time, that's for sure... but boy can belt.
Thomas Stringfellow - "Creep" - How does this boy know Radiohead? Thank you to whoever showed him the way.
La'Porsha Renae - "Proud Mary" - She knows how to make you believe she is amazing. So amazing.

Second 12 performances and duets with veterans:
Emily Brooke - "Flat on the Floor" - Partner: Lauren Alaina
Thomas Stringfellow - "Man in the Mirror" - Partner: Nick Fradiani
Stephany Negrete - "Superstar" - Partner: Ruben Studdard
Sonika Vaid - "Skyfall" - Partner: Caleb Johnson
Jenna Renae - "See You Tonight" - Partner: Scotty McCreery
La'Porsha Renae - "Summertime" - Partner: Fantasia
MacKenzie Bourg - "I Hope You Dance" - Partner: Lauren Alaina
Gianna Isabella - "Beautiful Life" - Partner: Nick Fradiani
Avalon Young - "Flying Without Wings" -Partner: Ruben Studdard
James VIII - "Gimme Shelter" -Partner: Caleb Johnson
Jeneve Rose Mitchell - "Gone" - Partner: Scotty McCreery
Jordan Sasser - "I Believe" - Partner: Fantasia Barrino

Top 7:
La'Porsha Renae
Sonika Vaid
Avalon Young
Gianna Isabella
Thomas Stringfellow
MacKenzie Bourg
Jeneve Rose Mitchell

Who else could totally get behind a Jeneve and La'Porsha showdown?

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