Alaa "Uka" Youakeem
Contestant #83754
Alaa Youakeem (a.k.a Uka) moved to the United States three years ago. Uka seemed to have a great attitude, though his broken English and lack of singing ability would keep him out of Hollywood this time around. Paula noted how impressed she was that he "phonetically learned the song," but suggested that he sing for his own enjoyment instead of for the competition.
During his interview, Uka expressed his patriotism for the U.S.A.: "I can't stop say I love America. I can't stop love American music." He also discussed his soft spot for American women and that they are attracted to him as well. He said, "She told me 'Uka, you are sexy face.' I say, 'All right, thank you very much.'" In perhaps the worst language slip of the year thus far, he said, "I want to love a girl from the hair to the . . . uhh . . . nipple."
Uka sang The Bee Gees' How Deep Is Your Love. Why? In Uka's words: "I'm going to sing Mr. Bee Gees. His group — he makes me feel like, uh, I fly in the sky. That's why Mr. Bee Gees makes me feel so special."
Best of luck to Uka. Maybe we'll see him again next year.
