I think the bottom three this week are going to be Mike, Aaron, and Lee.My ranking:
1. Casey. He did connect with his song. He meant it so much that he hardly opened his eyes. He didn't put the rough spin on his voice; he sang from his soul. I'd personally like to see him combine his great rough singing, plus smile, WITH a heartfelt delivery. I certainly want to see him again.
2. Lee. I know he was pitchy and this wasn't his best performance, but I love the sound of his voice, and his newfound confidence. I think he might be in trouble though, but I don't see him going home.
3. Crystal. I didn't like her song this time. She's getting too defensive with the judges and too cocky in her singing. She has never connected to the audience. I kind of do not like her as a person, from the impression she gives. And I do not think she cares.
4. Michael. He sang the song very well. He really is a great R&B ballad singer. I'd never buy his stuff but I appreciate his talent.
5. Aaron. He's amazing for his age. It's probably time for him to go, though. That song was too romantic to sing for his Mom, but I did ask my kids to go on TV and sing such a song to me one day. Sadly, some of them have refused.
6. Siobhan. I really don't like her any more. I don't like her facial expressions, I don't like how she deliberately leaves that scream in each song, and I can't stand her looks. She's trying too hard to be cool. Though she is never boring, she is also no longer interesting. She seems very limited in capacity. Shock and surprise works better for the intelligent, like Adam Lambert.