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Entry tags:	american idol

Missed the Mark
I so did not call it right this week. I'm glad Phil is still around, but I'm really going to miss Stephanie. She wasn't great, but she's definitely better than Gina (screechy), Haley (forgettable), Chris R. (nasally), and Sanjaya (boring). Of last night's bottom two, the wrong person went home.

Melinda Doolittle is by far the best performer in the bunch. She's my favorite. Even if she doesn't make it to the finals (which really won't surprise me), she'll get her record deal and be on the airwaves before the Idol winner is.

Lakisha Jones has a great voice, but she's just not Melinda's caliber. She's my second choice but she's losing ground, especially after Tuesday night's performance. It was boring, and I'm not a fan of James Bond movies or theme songs.

Jordin Sparks is quickly closing the ranks on Lakisha. She's almost taken the second choice spot. She has an amazingly powerful presence - and to be only 17! She keeps getting better and better each week.

Chris Sligh is the best male singer in the competition. Yes, he's had his not-so-great moments, but all the guys have. There's something about his personality that just makes him so likable.

Blake Lewis has a good voice, but I'm definitely not a fan of the beatboxing. I seriously doubt he'll drop that, though. It's his trademark. I think he'd be a good fit in a boy band. I can't believe I'm actually ranking him this high on my list.

Phil Stacy has a good voice, but I think he's very limited in what he can sing. This week was a good one; last week, not so much. I think he needs to keep things upbeat.

Gina Glocksen has a strong voice, but lately she's been screaming instead of singing. Maybe she's in the wrong competition. She should try out for "I Want to be a Rock Star" (or whatever it's called).

Haley Scarnato singing is pretty forgettable. She's more suited to Broadway. Or karaoke. The only reason she's this high on my list is because the last two are pretty much unbearable.

Chris Richardson sings through his nose, and I'm not a fan of the high notes he frequently hits. He's more boy band material. Just like the former boy band member they keep comparing him to.

Sanjaya Malakar went from ho-hum to horrifying in just one week. The judges kept telling him he was boring and he finally listened. I don't think they meant for him to jump around and scream, though. I think the crying girl was scared, not star-struck. I know I felt like crying. He so desperately needs to go home. And Howard Stern and Vote for the Worst are so desperately trying to keep him in. Sounds about right that they'd push for someone to "succeed" just to watch them turn right around and fall flat on their face. He's going to end up like last year's Idol winner. What's his name? Taylor something...? Does he even have anything out yet?

Speaking of last year's show, Chris Daughtry has done an amazing job with his debut CD, Daughtry. I have it and listen to it frequently. (Thanks, Lindsay!) I think it's funny that American Idol is using his hit song "Home" on the weekly results shows. Another one of his songs was used on a recent episode of As the World Turns. Oh, and I saw where Eliot Yamin has recently released his debut CD, too. I'll have to check it out. He was good and went home too early, too. I wonder if Mandisa has anything coming out soon. She was my favorite female contestant, and another one who went home too soon.

Even though our favorites depart before their time, they'll be the ones who come back bigger than ever. Yes, regardless of who "wins", the record producers know who has the real talent. Don't worry, you'll see them again soon.