Appearance and attitude aside, I think the best true vocalists on the show (not in any order) are Carrie, Bo, Scott, and Jessica. If it were up to me, Nadia would round out the top 5 although she showcased nothing but her vocal limitations last night. And some hairdresser talked her into a hideous mohawk hairstyle that took away from her best asset -- her looks.
"...Nadia...showcased nothing but her vocal limitations last night."
I agree with you there, although as I said I wasn't paying too much attention. Hubby still likes her, she's definately his fave.
As it turns out he was paying a lot more attention last night than I was, it was stuff with the kid, so I was more distracted than dad was. He's going to watch Alias tonight, but I'm going to catch up on my Idols in the kitchen! Yay two tvs!
Mario was really my fave, as much as I had one. I will say that every week I think the weakest have been eliminated, so the audience is being pretty fair & savvy too. And nice to see a good response to a serious error, with no litigation.