Why does lazaro stay on american idol

In the second round they picked songs they wish they'd written. He stutters when he speaks but not when he sings. Jackson said although Arbos' story inspires people, the performance was a letdown.

He called it Arbos' worst. Judge Mariah Carey? For his second performance, Arbos sang "Angels," which was originally performed by international pop star Robbie Williams. Arbos said he chose it because "it talks about love and compassion. This is a dreadful slog. Just painful. Almost as hideous as his green and blue suit.

Keith says more about the key changes and Nicki, mercifully, tells Ryan Seacrest to give her a pass because this is taking forever. Meanwhile, Lazaro is sweating. We want a little more power. Mariah likes it. Keith says he feels the compassion and humanity in her voice. After suffering through Lazaro, Randy is just happy to hear a melodic voice. That girl can sing. At least she puts a really sweet touch on her closing line. Keith says he saw a different side of Janelle during the song. Maybe she has something to prove.

The others, of course, agree. But people love him. Lazaro represents someone who in the old days could not have even made it on the first stage of the reality singing contest. But he did. His speech handicap has added to the drama that Idol has recently added on its elements to attract more audience and drum up ratings. Lazaro must have forgotten the lyrics two weeks in a row but the supporters who continued to root for him love him all the more.

And literally, Arbos is the last man standing. And it is highly likely that he is staying even quite longer than two or three of the stronger female contestants. It will not be a surprise is Arbos stays until Top 3, even Top 3. Even if he continues to forget lyrics in the many weeks of vote nights to come.