Early favorites, Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina, joined Denise Jackson to perform “Hello, Goodbye” during the American Idol season 10 Beatles challenge in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday (February 23)- watch video below.

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They had a tough time during rehearsals, but nailed it with a super fun performance, taking good advantage of the stage. Thank God, Scotty can sing something different and he did not forget the lyrics. Phew. Alaina is a great singer (no doubt!), but probably a bit overrated.

This is the toughest American Idol ever. After the Hollywood Week from hell, the best 60 contestants headed to Vegas for the Beatles Challenge, where they were forced to join voices in small groups of two or three members and perform songs from The Beatles’ catalog included in Cirque de Soleil’s show “Love”.

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In the end, there can be only 40, which means 20 contestants were sent home. Back to Los Angeles, the Top 40 will perform solo for the judges one more time before learning their faith in the Green Mile episode.

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Scotty McCreery & Lauren Alaina “Hello, Goodbye” American Idol Video