I find that the judges always hate Haley. Their judging is so biased. James and Jacob can sing like crap and get a standing ovation. I didn't especially like this either but they only ever call Haley out.
They usually fawn all over her. Last week they were critical of the Lady Gaga song but then loved her second song. That was the only time I remember them really not liking something.
And now the mute button is my friend. I really hate songs that pander to the emotions of the public, like that song that Kristie Lee Cook did that saved her from being cut