It was tough to choose only four, he said.

What would have been simple is if I could have had five.

But Im not Simon.

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I thought she was fantastic, Reid says about Amaro.)

Reids also excited about Chris Rene.

[Hes] the most popular contestant in the competition, said Reid.

Hes somewhere between a singer and almost like a singing rapper.

He really just has to find the right material and nail it.

As for Phillip Lomax?

And all I need to tell you is that Marcus [Canty, 20] is a great singer.

Ultimately Im just moved by his talent.

Id like to hit 30.

Id like to sweep it.

But thats not really important to me.

Thats an aspirational statement Simon put out.

On Simons selection of The Girls:I would have made some different choices.

Hes clearly an artist.

I would say its not so much a focus on spectacle.

Its more like giving someone an opportunity to rebound.

I havent spoken to Justin about Drew at all.

I think shes really a contender here.

Justin is a good sport and takes it all in the right spirit.

He doesnt take it seriously when someone says they want to beat him.

On whether he workshops his L.A. Reid Seated Dance Moves ahead of time:

I dont see a camera.

I dont do anything for the camera.

I have no concern for the camera.

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