Alejandro Aranda Covers Coldplay’s ‘Yellow’ and Nabs Top 20 Spot on ‘American Idol’

Alejandro Aranda covers 'Yellow' on American Idol - Courtesy
Alejandro Aranda covers 'Yellow' on American Idol - Courtesy

By JOHN DALY

Alejandro Aranda of Pomona, Calif., covered “Yellow” by Coldplay on “American Idol” on Sunday night and nabbed a Top 20 spot in the competition.

Enamored judge Katy Perry told Aranda, also known as Scary Pool Party, that he had advanced to the top 20.

Alejandro Aranda Scary Pool Party – American Idol

Come A Long Way’ Aranda Says

“I feel like I’ve come a long way since my first audition, definitely trying to be less awkward,” Aranda said. “I gave it my best and that’s all I need to do.”

Alejandro Aranda on American Idol in Hawaii – Courtesy

Katy Perry said: “I feel like maybe you took a risk trying out for American Idol because you definitely have a different vibe. It’s not stereotypical pop stardom… Keep taking those risks because we believe in you but at some point it’s going to be out of our control.”

American Idol judges Lionel Richie Katy Perry Luke Bryan – Courtesy

Perry told him he was in the Top 20.

“I don’t know how to react,” Aranda said.

Perry said: “You’re brilliant, I like that you’re a non stereotypical pop star. Can I call you a pop star? From one pop star to another, welcome to the Top 20.”

Alejandro Aranda, AKA Scary Pool Party covers ‘Yellow’ on ‘American Idol:’