Tonight's Idol

I was underwhelmed by the show and the theme tonight (Inspiriational Songs). That being said, all the competitors were really good! Maybe it's Sanjaya's absence, but the singing really was great tonight.

Show commentary: This was the "Idol Gives Back" show. You'd think Ryan would shave. Simon was actually pleasant tonight and really didn't stick it to anyone.

Tonight's theme was an attempt to make up with Melinda and Lakisha for giving them bad themes two weeks in a row (Country and Latin). Melinda rocked and Lakisha didn't. Lakisha violated rule #1 - don't do a song by a former Idol winner. She also shouted and oversang the song again. Hers were the only bad comments of the evening from the judges. Phil was really good again - he seems to have found his comfort zone, finally. Chris ("If I Could Change the World") and Blake ("Imagine") were weaker but good. Jordin went last and brought down the house with "You'll Never Walk Alone". I really think she's going to win.

Tonight's ranking:
1. Jordin
2. Melinda
3. Phil
4. Blake
5. Chris
6. Lakisha

Based on Lakisha's waning fan base in recent weeks, I think she's gone. At the beginning of the season, I would never have thought 3 guys would still be in it this late, but they're hanging on.


Wednesday Update:
They didn't eliminate anyone this week (though they left poor Jordin twisting in the wind). They'll add up the scores with next week's scores and eliminate TWO next Wednesday.