The magazine has named Adam the most exciting “American Idol” contestant in years—and not just because he might be gay.

Doing Cry Baby from Janis Joplin, Slash says she has a natural rock n’ roll mannerism and swagger, but she needs to get past “the fear part.”

It’s “Rock Night” on “Idol,” with Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver guitarist Saul Hudson (better known by the stage name Slash) serving as guest mentor.

There was no saving Matt Giraud this time. After a nationwide vote, the 23-year-old piano player from Kalamazoo, Michigan became the ninth finalist eliminated on American Idol. Kris Allen and Adam Lambert joined Matt in the bottom three.

The remaining American Idol finalists delivered a strong set of performances for Tuesday’s Rat Pack theme night, and Adam Lambert, the most popular contender this season, picked “Feeling Good” as his song choice.

As usual Adam Lambert did not disappoint the judges of American Idol. And his soulful rendition of If I Can’t Have You captivated the fans of the popular Fox signing competition.

Tonight’s theme on “American Idol” is “Songs of the Cinema” and director Quentin Tarantino is this week’s mentor. Adam Lambert sang Steppenwolf’s “Born To Be Wild,” soundtrack from the 1969 film “Easy Rider” starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson.

The 8 remaining finalists performed songs from the years they were born. And tonight, Adam Lambert continued his streak of success on “American Idol.”

Dressed like a drag queen from another planet, the 23-year-old singer-songwriter played the piano filled with pink bubbles before going nuts on stage. Her performance was dynamic… but unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy her spectacle…not my kind of music.

Adam Lambert once again brought the house down and the audience to its feet with his dynamic performance of Wild Cherry’s “Play That Funky Music.”

Unlike last week, when Adam soured the judges during “Country Week” with a strange Egyptian-inspired version of “Ring of Fire,” the 26-year-old theater actor looked like he’s stepped out of a 50’s movie poster to sing this song with tenderness and originality.