Only Simon impressed by Matt's funky 'Valentine'

On Rat Pack night, Simon Cowell refused to desert the sinking ship that was Matt Giraud's performance of "My Funny Valentine." Jamie Foxx -- a questionable choice as guest mentor -- unwisely suggested that Matt lower the key.

The result? Pitchy, said Randy Jackson. No emotional connection, said Kara DioGuardi. "Absolutely brilliant," said Simon.

His anti-Allison Iraheta bias was showing, even after her exquisite "Someone to Watch Over Me." On the whole, the contestants were a good match for the theme, with Kris Allen crooning "The Way You Look Tonight," Danny Gokey letting loose on "Come Rain or Come Shine" and Adam Lambert delivering an over-the-top "Feeling Good." "Complaining that you're theatrical is like complaining that a cow moos," noted Simon.

On "Dancing With the Stars": The injured Melissa Rycroft was spared, and Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough cha-cha'd off the show. "More important, the relationship is intact," offered the glass-half-full Tom Bergeron.

Color Photo: Matt Giraud ; Color Photo: Jamie Foxx ;