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Okay, without having read anyone's witty comments yet, her'e my breakdown for last night:

Siobhan - Quirky girl really does have a big voice. Nice rendition of the song and one of the few things I'll remember. Easy winner of the night.
Didi - I like Didi, and she did a credible, if not particularly memorable job here. I think she could have a reasonable run once the cookie cutter contestants start dropping out.
Crystal - Something bugs me about Crystal, and that doesn't even include concerns over her health (she needed to sit for critique -- that never happens!), but I can't place a finger on it. Good bluesy style, but nothing that really screams "different" or "relevant".
Katie - 4th through 6th is pretty much a toss-up for me, they all had major weaknesses. I'll put Katie at the top of the group because she's trying, bless her heart, to find a personality, but she's got a great voice. (Side note: hey, Ellen, how can it be the right song choice and not fit her at the same time?)
Lilly - I completely disagree with the judges. There was no contemporary feel to this at all, it came across as karaoke to me.
Katelyn - Um, no. Especially the hair. Not a great song choice and not particularly well delivered. And yet she's a far sight better than the two that followed...
Lacey - I want to like you. Really, I do. But your three live performances have actually made me start to hate you. As a person. For making me go through that. Now go home.
Paige - That was... really, really bad. Pitch problems, bad song choice, no confidence. If you have any desire to really do this, pray to be voted off, work with a quality vocal coach, and try next year.