I predicted that Anwar would be in the bottom 3 because even though I am personally a fan of his vocal style and his look, he has not been able to "bring" it since he did "Moon River" and that rendition of "What's Going On" that would make Marvin Gaye proud. A downhill sprial ever since.

On the other hand I think Vonzell and Nikko have seriously upped their game and are competing hard. They are proving to be contenders and most improved as of late.

Nadia is in trouble due to bad song choices. The girl CAN sing and perform.

Sidebar to Bethie: You think she is too skinny? I think that the woman is fit and F-I-N-E!!! :p

I am curious - if someone asked Simon who he would sign to a record deal RIGHT NOW - if he would be able to answer. He might have enough faith in Carrie to sign her right now but I could not listen to a whole CD of her psuedo-Trisha Yearwood/Martina McBride style. At least Trisha and Martina have some passion in their singing.

To listen to Carrie is truly a passionless experience.

Bo? As I have said before....his fans love him. He could do a weak performance of Pop Goes the Weasel and get votes. He is talented and likeable. I think he is a one-trick rockin' pony but I am looking forward to seeing what else he can do. He is very interesting.

The rest? Scotty, Anthony, Constantine.....mediocre voices, even more mediocre packaging. Nothing special. I'd like to see Constantine around just for comedic entertainment value. Each year we have one - a Josh Gracin or a JPL (Jon Peter Lewis or as I liked to refer to him last year Just Please Leave... )

PS: Muppet Ford Commercial was cute. See Carrie and Anthony ghetto-ized!