Somebody’s getting a comeback story, people.

Let’s talk performances.

Cyniah Elise was in that group.

Katy “loved those last couple of runs” but wanted more earlier.

Luke thought Cyniah was “searching a little bit in the front” but eventually found her footing.

Nick Merico, “City Lights” Nick Merico

Will the third time be the charm for Nick Merico?

Tonight, he’s singing an original.

Aliana Jester, “I’ll Never Love Again” Lady Gaga

Okay, now this is a comeback.

Last season, Aliana was full of insecurities and struggled to make a connection.

She says she didn’t even know that she wanted to pursue this music until she got cut.

Also: Aliana sounds freaking good on this Lady Gaga belter.

She has power and control and a crazy big range.

Who is this person?

Lionel calls it a “world-class performance” and Luke tells her it was “elegant and beautiful.”

They applaud him for showing a different side to his vocals and for taking a chance.

“A curveball,” Katy calls it.

Then she proceeds to mess up all the lyrics.

This performance shows that Faith took that note and really did some editing and control work.

She seems much more polished than last season.

Oh, and she doesn’t mess up the lyrics at all.

He knows who he is and makes even the most familiar songs feel like his own.

He’s a gospel singer, and he wants to show that now.

“You stepped into your light,” says a proud Lionel.

She’s dedicating it to her sister, who lost her father recently, so emotions are high.

She delivers some great vocals and, at the end, almost breaks into tears.

Lionel tells her that they “felt every bit of [the song.]”

You just knew for her comeback performance, she’d not only be singing but dancing as well.

She’s a performer, baby.

There’s a whole dance break built into this thing.

Katy says that she “gave us moments” and that the performance was “real show business.”

For Katy, Olivia is the “whole, complete package.”

That’s very sweet, Lionel.

Man, this song is sad!

And it’s possible for you to see Louis welling up toward the end.

It all feels very authentic and connected.

Katy felt super connected to the song and to Louis throughout.

It’s a nice ending to the evening.