'So good it was scary' performance makes history on 'American Idol' Disney night
American Idol's top 10 took the stage at the "Happiest Place on Earth" Sunday for Disney night, but there was one contestant who clearly stood out above the rest.
18-year-old contestant Nicolina Bozzo made Idol history Sunday night, as she became the first contestant to ever sing a Disney villain song, with Ursula's "Poor Unfortunate Souls" from The Little Mermaid.
Judge Katy Perry, who dressed up as Ariel, had a little trouble getting and staying in her chair at the top of the show Sunday due to her costume with a full mermaid's tail. However, Nicolina's performance was so incredible that she had all three judges out of their chairs – Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan giving a standing ovation, while Katy was so floored, she fell on the floor.
"That was so good it was scary," screamed Katy.
"You know what? This could be the best Disney night ever! I mean, honestly, that was a performance. I mean, that was a presentation. You scared Katy to death," said Lionel.
Katy added, "Honestly, I think you stole the show! I mean, that is how you do it! That's how you do show business. The entrance. The fog. The look. I mean, this is fun. That was incredible. That was the best performance of the night so far."
After the live voting window closed at the end of the night, we had to say goodbye to Lady K, Emyrson Flora, and Mike Parker, but it was no surprise that Nicolina joined this season's top 7 along with Leah Marlene, Jay, Noah Thompson, Fritz Hager, Huntergirl, and Christian Guardino.
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- (SINGING) You poor, unfortunate souls. Go ahead, make your choice.
KYLIE MAR: American Idol's top 10 took the stage at the "Happiest Place on Earth" for Disney night, Sunday. But one contestant completely stole the show.
- (SINGING) It's sad but true. If you want to cross the bridge, my sweet, you've got to pay the toll. Take a gulp and take a breath. Go ahead and sign the scroll. Flotsam, Jetsam, now I've got her boys. The boss is on a roll.
KYLIE MAR: Nicolina made idol history, Sunday, as she became the first contestant to ever sing a Disney villain song, with Ursula's "Poor Unfortunate Souls" from "The Little Mermaid." And while Katy Perry, who dressed up as Ariel, had a little trouble getting and staying in her chair, Sunday.
- We're trying to win you over again. Oh.
[LAUGHING]
- Are you OK?
- [INAUDIBLE]
KYLIE MAR: Nicolina's performance was so incredible that all three judges found themselves out of their chairs.
- That was so good, it was scary.
[SCREAMING]
- Oh my god.
- You know what? This could be the best Disney Night ever.
KYLIE MAR: In fact, Katy was so floored that she stayed on the floor as she praised Nicolina.
- That was incredible. That was the best performance of the night, so far.
- Thank you.
KYLIE MAR: And after the live voting window closed at the end of the night, we said goodbye to Lady K, Emyrson Flora, and Mike Parker. But it was no surprise that Nicolina joined this season's top 7.
- And now I present your top seven, America. Tomorrow night is our reunion. Do not miss it.
