Here’s my breakdown of last nights performances by the Top 10 guys, as they took the stage a night earlier than planned because of Crystal Bowersox being admitted to the hospital. Hopefully she’s OK to sing tonight with the rest of the girls.


Eddie Note: Contestants in CAPS and RED were my favs that I picked in the early auditions for the TOP 24.


TOP 10 GUYS….Good, Better and BEST….and IN TROUBLE….


BEST


· Michael Lynche- got the show off to a great start, singing “This Is A Man’s World” by James Brown. All four judges praised him and, as usual, Simon said it best, “It was like from being a pussycat to a lion in one week.” He’s safe this week!

· AARON KELLY- sang a very interesting version of “My Girl” by The Temptations, put his own country twist to it and made it his own. I liked it and think he’s safe this week.

· Lee DeWyze- Last to perform for the guys and did a pretty solid rendition of Hinder’s “Lips Of An Angel”, a song no one has ever chosen to sing on Idol. This kid has sort of came out of nowhere and has proven after two weeks he deserves to be in the competition. I agree with Simon, he may be the front-runner for the guys at this point.

BETTER


· Alex Lambert- took on John Legend’s “Everybody Knows” and lost the nerves from last week. I’ll admit it, and agree with all the judges, he was way better this week and should be safe. I still think he needs a new haircut and ditch the mullet look!


· Tim Urban- I did say last week he should have gone home, but this week he was much better singing “Come On Get Higher” by Matt Nathanson. Three things will save him this week. First, votefortheworst.com has him as their chosen target. Second, Simon thought he did really well…..surprised?! Third, the cute factor that the judges talked about with the young girl demo.


· Casey James- sang Gavin Degraw’s “I Don’t Wanna Be” and didn’t do it very well at all. He struggled through the song trying to hit the low and high notes, and there was too much emphasis on playing the guitar. This isn’t ‘Guitar Hero’ Casey….but he’s probably safe for another week.


GOOD….or maybe just ‘OK’…


· John Park- Took on John Mayer’s “Gravity” and although he did much better than last week, it still may not be good enough to stay in the competition.


IN TROUBLE…..


· ANDREW GARCIA- lost the guitar and a bit of his vocal talent, taking on James Morrison’s “You Give Me Something.” The judges were rough on him and I’m starting to wonder if he’s really as good as I thought he was as well. I think he’s in trouble this week!


· TODRICK HALL- Did his best to tear apart Tina Turner with his re-configured version of “What’s Love.” Just as he did last week, he may have taken it just a bit too far again, and should be in the dreaded bottom 3 this week for the guys and may go home.


· JERMAINE SELLERS- performed “What’s Goin’ On” by Marvin Gaye, and what’s goin’ on Jermaine is you’ll be going home this week after your dull and horrendous performance of this Marvin Gaye classic. As Cousin Greg chimed in, poor Marvin was rollin’ over in his grave on this one!


Bottom Line…..Overall, even though they didn’t have as much time to prepare to take the stage, a much better night of performances by the guys….but they still do not have as much talent as the ladies have.




Idol Chatter…..Crystal Bowersox was rushed to the hospital due to complications from diabetes. "[She] is doing okay and should be fine for tomorrow," a source said. Fox wouldn't confirm specifics behind Crystal's "medical issues".

Fast Idol Facts… Last night was opening night for the LA production of “Dreamgirls” at the Ahmanson Theater with Season 7’s third runner-up Syesha Mercado playing the iconic role of Deena Jones. Good for her!



So…..what do you think of the Top 10 Guys? Who do you think did well? Who do you think should stay and be sent home this week? Who are your favorite guys? Let’s here what you think! More from Eddie Idol on the TOP 10 Girls after tonight’s performances….stay tuned!


Kimmy: Well DAYUM Eddie -- sounds like your BOYZ aren't doing so well, so far!!