I don't think you're the best singer, but you're interesting. I kind of prefer you to last year's winner, actually.

I think you're going to be a very successful model. And it's best to be great at something rather than not so good at something.

Thank God for Chris. This, for me, was the only real-world performance. I can actually imagine you having a hit with this record. . . . Best tonight by a mile.

Thank God for Chris Daughtry. We had some good performances tonight, but this was the only real-world performance. Best tonight by and large.

When you get your first pay cheque, it's the best feeling in the world.

At five seasons, I think, potentially, you are the best male vocalist we've ever had.

In my opinion, this was your best performance so far.