Idol Week 2

Last week's result: Last week we said our first goodbyes to four out of the Top 24 performers: Janell Wheeler, Ashley Rodriguez, Joe Munoz, and Tyler Grady. For the most part, America got it right. They just weren't very missed this week. I would've liked to see Janell make it another week, but when you take on a Heart song and don't live up to Ann Wilson, it may be your time to go. I would've guessed that Lacey Brown would've gone home after she destroyed "Landslide", but America gave her another chance. All of the contestants left gracefully, with the exception of Tyler Grady who called out the judges for not giving him feedback in the earlier rounds. The comment made me uncomfortable and made the judges uncomfortable as well. Basically, he chose the song "American Woman" and it was a bad move. Stupid song to choose. There was a change-up in Week 2 of the Top 24 performances. Crystal Bowersox was rushed to the hospital and told not to perform (it's rumored she's a diabetic and had complications), so the men were designated to sing on Tuesday night leaving the girls to perform on Wednesday night. Here's what I thought of the guys in their sophomoric effort....

Michael Lynche (Song Choice: It's a Man's World)

Pretty good week 2 performance by Michael Lynche. Not my favorite of the night, but certainly showed why the judges picked him in the top 24. He's smooth. And his wife seems like a lucky girl to have a fun-loving guy like that. I still need to be wowed by him. He's still a football player who likes theater to me.. Maybe I'll be sold in week 3.

John Park (Song Choice: Gravity)

Ugh. What to say. Don't sing Gravity. Don't sing John Mayer. That song is actually pretty boring and should never be sung live.. unless you are John Mayer. Total copycat version of it. Total snooze-fest. John Park is going home. Next...

Casey James (Song Choice: I Don't Wanna Be)

Seriously, this Gavin DeGraw song AGAIN on Idol?! This is an early round favorite for the male contestants (Bo Bice season 4, Chris Richardson season 6). And I do love this song, but I like it by Gavin DeGraw and anything else sounds copycat and karaoke. It was too self-indulgent too. It came across as a little desperate. I didn't buy it this week from Casey, but he's a top finalist and America still loves him. Plus he's practically a male model, so he gets my vote.

Aaron Kelly (Song Choice: My Girl)

This kid is adorable. He has about zero star potential and no real true chance of winning, but he's a good kid that wins you over with smile let alone his voice. My Girl was perfect for him and he really made it his own, and sung with 100% more confidence. I think he should stick to Rascal Flatts, but this kid may on his way to the Top 12.

Todrick Hall (Song Choice: What's Love Got To Do With It)

I kind of liked this. I don't know if I like him though. One minute I think he's a star, the next he's just middle of the pack. I get a little embarrassed for him. He's a total cheeseball and it comes across as desperate and not adorable. First Kelly Clarkson, then Tina Turner. Todrick - Pick a man's song please.

Jermaine Sellers (Song Choice: What's Going On) I'm ready to say goodbye to this kid AND his onesy. What the hell kind of package was that? That's all you got? That your dad didn't turn on the heat, so you rocked a onesy pajama outfit in your 20's?! This guy deserves to go home based on that. That and that he destroyed a perfectly good Marvin Gaye song.

Alex Lambert (Song Choice: Everybody Knows)

There you go Alex! That's what we are talking about. Not great, but a million times better than last week. John Legend was perfect for him and he has this amazing tone to his voice, but I still think he looks like he's going to puke on the stage at any moment. And I'm not so sure I can handle that come the Top 12. He's got 1 more week until I completely write him off. Ellen is right though, he is a banana who's just starting to ripen. Love the mullet and the eyes.

Andrew Garcia (Song Choice: You Give Me Something)

Loved the song choice (James Morrison is incredible)! But he disappointed a bit. He's not picking the right songs and unfortunately every performance he's done has been compared to the high standard he set in Hollywood week when he sang the acoustic version of "Straight Up". He was brilliant, and now he's been picking Fall Out Boy and James Morrison. He's doing well, but there's something missing. He needs to show some more charisma. But based on what we saw in the earlier rounds and his backstory about his parents who grew up in gangs, America will vote for him and he will be around for awhile.

Tim "High School Musical" Urban (Song Choice: Come On Get Higher)

This was a million times better for Tim this week. Love this Matt Nathan song (there's a great version by Sugarland too), love the guitar playing. It felt so much more authentic. The nerves have to go though. I'm really not sure what is up with all of these guys this season and the nerves. It's never been this bad. Tim is a cutie and girls will love him, giving High School Musical another week in the competition. But he doesn't have much star power beyond being a Disney movie kid. I hope he can act, because Ellen is righ, he could be the next Zac Efron. He's never going to win this competition.

Lee Dewyze (Song Choice: Lips of An Angel)

My favorite performance of the night by a mile. And I hate this song by Hinder, completely despise it. Sounds like a bad 80's song by Firehouse or something. Certainly doesn't sound like a song that came out in 2009. It's a horrible message about a guy who's thinking about a girl while his girlfriend is sleeping in his bedroom. But then Lee Dewyze sang the song, and although I still hate the message, I loved the performance. Love the tone to his voice and I've said since the day I heard one note out of him, he was the one I was rooting for - maybe the one to beat. I love that he's humble, that he got into some trouble as a kid, but then got on the right path. I love his eyes, how he looks like he's going to cry a little bit when standing before the judges. I want him to cry. America will love that he cries. Cry, Lee, cry... you'll get some votes.