For Michael Jackson week on The X Factor, Drew Ryniewicz took on the daunting task of performing Billie Jean —and did so sitting down. During the entire song. And I loved it!
The judges also loved her vocals though they did not take well to her being forced by mentor Simon Cowell to sit down in a chair while singing a haunting rendition of the MJ classic.
L.A. Reid who has been tough on Drew much of the season said he really enjoyed it and that she made the song her own. Nicole Scherzinger loved how Drew sounded and said she showed range but told Simon that he’s playing it safe with Drew. Paula Abdul thought this was Drew’s “best vocal performance” but was surprised that she lacked visuals when “paying homage to Michael.” Cowell struck back at Abdul by saying “Paula, let me remind you that because of too much dancing your acts are out of the competition right now!”
Watch Drew perform Billy Jean below: