Thia Megia does a star turn on "American Idol" with...

Thia Megia does a star turn on "American Idol" with Elton John's "Daniel," which she later says she dedicated to her brother. (March 30, 2011) Credit: Fox

Thia Megia does a star turn on "American Idol" with "Daniel." She's back. It's a heartfelt, memorable performance. Such a sweetness to her voice, and effortless to boot.

"That was beautiful, that was really beautiful," says Jennifer Lopez simply. Randy Jackson liked how relaxed it was, but didn't like the pitchiness and the safety of it.

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Thia Megia does a star turn on "American Idol" with "Daniel." She's back. It's a heartfelt, memorable performance. Such a sweetness to her voice, and effortless to boot.

"That was beautiful, that was really beautiful," says Jennifer Lopez simply. Randy Jackson liked how relaxed it was, but didn't like the pitchiness and the safety of it.

They're talking like she's gonna get booted. There's not a lot of energy from the judges in critiquing her.

"I think you sang a great Elton John song well," says Steven Tyler