American Idol Guys Perform

Okay, let's be honest. This was a weird night on Idol. There are 8 vying for 6 positions. They could send four home and noone would really care.

I would wager, however, that if you get into particulars about who to send there would be a small battle.

Chris Sligh, who I really don't like much because he tries too hard to be funny, was easily the best performance of the night. That should solidify his place in the top twelve. As I hear his voice I would really like to see him do a Meatloaf song. He has the voice for it and such a performance would help him break away from the pack.

Sanjaya is everyone's pick, it seems, to be one of the two to go home. Based on the previous weeks I would agree. However, his performance tonight ranks him easily as the most improved. This is the week to make that distinction because people who have been been ignoring him might notice.

Blake coasted this week. His choice was unoriginal and his tone was problematic. Simon called his performance 'a mess' which is exactly what I wrote down about it. If Blake goes on to the final twelve- and I believe he will- it will be because of his past performances.

Chris was quite good doing a Keith Urban song. This is the first time he didn't sound like Alvin and his brothers- at least for part of the song. Chris should be back next week.

Phil was very weak tonight, I thought. Fortunately he has some strong past performances and has developed a bit of a following.

Jared sang Stevie Wonder and was okay. He should be worried for the next two nights.

Brandon was also a shaky performance. Simon predicted he would go.

Sundance yelled the whole song. I simply did not enjoy it at all. He should go. He can't expect to perform well one out of five times and stay.

Top four should be Chris Sligh and other Chris, Blake and Phil (based on previous performances),

Sundance and Sanjaya should be leaving but either Jared or Brandon could be sent packing too at this point. Based on Tonight's performance the only one that should feel good about himself is Chris Sligh.

If these guys don't step it up- the girls will run away with the show within a couple of weeks.