[RichieLion]

Originally Posted by DaleMN

If I were a betting man I would put my wager on Phillip Phillips. Genuine and tremendously talented.

He would be my choice also. He's got a great career ahead of him whether he's the next "American Idol" or not.

[Taltarzac725]

Hope not as she was great last week, but see Elise Testone going home tonight. DeAndre Brackensick probably will get enough of the young female votes to save him for at least another week. Also see Hollie Cavanaugh in the bottom three.

Jessica Sanchez still has my pick to win AI this season.

[schotzyb]

My gal Skylar was great this week. No way should she be in the bottom 3 this week. I 've had enough of DeAndre; should go this week.

[RichieLion]

Originally Posted by schotzyb

My gal Skylar was great this week. No way should she be in the bottom 3 this week. I 've had enough of DeAndre; should go this week.

This was actually a good night for Deandre, but I don't think his style appeals to we older generation folks. They compare him to DeBarge, and I've never bought a DeBarge album, so that explains that.

My favorite of the evening was Colton Dixon. I think his change-up performance of "Time After Time" was brilliant; and his duet with Skylar Laine was excellent.

I think the weakest performance of the night belonged to Elise Testone, which is a shame considering her stand-out performance last week.

Hollie Cavanagh was also a little disappointing. She has such a big voice, but I think she ruined her performance with all her moving about the audience. She would have been better just to stay put her energy into the vocals, which were a little washed out with the constant movement.

My picks for bottom three this week would be Elise, Hollie and Deandre.

[DaleMN]

Same three as Richie picked for bottom 3. Between Elise and Hollie to go and unfortunately Deandre will survive for another week or two. I'm thinking Hollie will go. A great voice but had trouble connecting with people I think.

[mikeandnancy1112]

Ditto!

[De Lis]

Where I came from, TV was a bit slow, so I had A.I. parties at my home. Everyone brought a dish and we all had an absolute ball.

How could we arrange something like that for the entire Village or a few of them? Seems as though the turn out would be tons of fun.

[Taltarzac725]

Anyone have any picks as to who goes home tonight? Believe it is two today?? Could see Colton and Elise exiting would be my picks.

[DaleMN]

I think Elise will go. If two are scheduled to leave because of the save last week I think it should be Colton but could be surprised by Jessica once again not getting the support she deserves.

[Bettiboop]

I look for Colton to be there til the end mainly because he has the vote of the young teenie boppers.

I feel like Hollie and Elise might be in danger, but it is very unpredictable at this point!

[OpusX1]

The talent this year is great. Everyone had a good/great night last night. I thought Elise was going home a month ago, she is getting better and better. With the way the votes went last week no one is safe, Holly whom I thought was the weakest performer of the top twelve was great last night. They have all improved over the past month. I can see most of the top seven having good careers in music if they want it.

[Taltarzac725]

Probably see the last of Hollie tonight at least as a contender for this year's American Idol.

[DaleMN]

I would think Hollie is headed home though I really don't understand the love affair the judges have with Joshua. A big surprise could be the eliminatin of Skylar.

[Bobcuse]

Who would have ever thought Colton would be eliminated last week?? I still believe that voting lately has been as much against the judges favorites as for their favorite singer. Their love affair with Joshua is over the top, and I like Joshua but not to win. I can't stand J-Lo and her worthless comments and she believes she is the center of the show, not the contestants. I would normally say that Elise or Hollie will probably go but do not be shocked if Joshua bites the dust. I am one of the great minority who doesn't like Skyler because of her "in your face" style of singing and jerky movements, but she won't go.

[Augie]

I'd put the bottom three as: Skylar, Elise, and Phillip. Phillip is a star, but he really isn't changing it up enough to last I fear. I'd hate to see him go. Skylar has a lot of support and I really think she'll make in in the Country Music genre. She may get the barnyard gate tonight.