Yes, the producers speak. They wanted a balance of guys and gals. Who do you think would be the biggest commercial draw...think $$$$ for the Idol producers. Country has had the biggest commercial success, followed by balladeer (Clarkson, Underwood, McCreery, Archaletta, Clay Aiken). Pop-rockers not so good or the soul crooner (Chris Allen (who?), David Cook, the Soul Patrol guy, Lee Dweedle Zee, Reuben, Fantasia). On that premise......another commercial dud in the making. Maybe the quirky Alex could find a commercial niche.