[kevkrom]

Luke Menard: what this competition desperately needs is for one of the male singers to stand up and be a "dude". George Michael songs won't cut it. He's a decent enough singer, but seems to be overwhelmed by the accompaniment.

David Archuleta: He was coasting this week. And the "social conscience" crap, coming from a know-nothing kid, is going to get real old, real fast.

Danny Noriega: Actually, the best he's sang in the past three weeks. Not that this is saying much. This guy has every possible negative "gay" stereotype, how is that going to appeal to music buyers?

David Hernandez: It was... okay. I agree with Simon that he was better last week. Not a bad effort given the current controversy surrounding his stripper past. Purely on vocals, he should stick around for a while, but he's vulnerable this week.

Michael Johns: I'm still not convinced he's the real deal. He was quite good when he was imitating the original, but every time he tried to put his own spin on it, it didn't work for me.

David Cook: Song choice "red alert" -- he had to really do something to make this song work. And he did. Good interpretation (and frankly, I kind of like it being more up-tempo than... the... original...), and I think Randy's right in that if cleaned up a bit in the studio, it would play well on today's radio.

Jason Castro: Glad to see he dropped the ever-present smile when he's not singing a "happy" song. Nice vocals, and I like that he's comes across as somewhat unassuming.

Chikeze: On the whole, a very smooth vocal, but it didn't wow me at all. Missing the last note was really, really bad for him.

Who Should Go: Danny Noriega, Luke Menard
Who Will Go: David hernandez, Chikeze

kevkrom's overall rankings:

1. David Archuleta: Despite coasting through this week (and being a whiny liberal brat), he's got great performance skills and appeals well to the primary voting audience of teen and pre-teen girls.
2. Michael Johns: The "heartthrob" choice, but he has yet to really sell me that he's star quality
3. David Cook: He is the most unique guy out there, and he's done quite well at reinterpreting songs to fit his style. Dark horse.
4. Jason Castro: Hate the dreds, like the voice. He's talented but can he step it up?
5. David Hernandez: Very good voice, but doesn't seem to fit in very well on stage
6. Chikeze: I think he's got lots of talent, but it's just not showing up on performance nights. Song selection has been an issue.
7. Luke Menard: Seems way out of his element. Lacks any kind of "wow factor".
8. Danny Noriega: You go girl! Right out the door, if you don't mind...

[silent_jonny]

I think Hernandez will stay, not that I want him to.

I guess it would be too much to hope for that he and Danjaya could be eliminated before the Top 12.

[girlscout]

Danny Noriega: You go girl! Right out the door, if you don't mind...

HAHAHA ... Yeah! What he/she said!!

[Netizen]

Danny Noriega: You go girl! Right out the door, if you don't mind...

lol

Wonder if she'll have an attitude when it comes time for her to go?