Houston: Anoop Desai, the Indian-American who almost got eliminated from the popular reality show American Idol last week, is back with a bang, thanks to his soulful performance on the Grand Ole Opry-themed show, that literally left the judges spell bound.
"Anoop has just gone, has gone from zero to hero," remarked judge Simon Cowell, who last week said he regretted putting the college student into the top 13.
Fondly nicknamed 'Anoop Dogg', 22-year-old Desai, tried Always on My Mind, slowing down the tune Willie Nelson famously crooned turning it into a winning, velvety R&B ballad.
"Anoop is back!" another judge Paula said, praising Desai's interpretation of the tune.
"This is the reason we really wanted you in the competition. I like the arrangement," Randy said. "Untouchable song; but you did it; the biggest surprise," Kara added.
And the performance on Friday made Desai "safe." Following the voting which saw over 31 million choosing their favourites, Desai roared back as a favourite. He is among the 10 remaining contestants, following the elimination of one.
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