Anyone who begins their American Idol journey with an impression, normally doesn’t last very long. Luckily for Amanda Schechman her Britney Spears act for Ryan Seacrest didn’t ruin her AI chances.

Amanda sang ‘Good Morning Heartache’ for the judges. A theater major, the judges worried she might be too much of an “actress,” Victoria Beckham warned her to work on her expression, while Kara told her to focus on her connection but they all sent her through to Hollywood.