Watch Out for Adam Lambert !

Simon called Adam's performance on a completely different level than all the other performances tonight. Lambert's performance might be the best out of the entire Season 8—yes, this is only the first week. His vocals were spot-on, his use of lighting and effects were perfect. Lambert will be around for a very long time in this competition.

The 26-year-old theater actor from Los Angeles seamlessly impressed the panel — and eclipsed his 12 co-finalists — with an energized rendition of the tune "Black or White" during Tuesday's Michael Jackson-themed performance show.

"You've got the whole package going on," Paula Abdul exclaimed following Lambert's performance.