*Update: Well, dialidol.com is reporting that Haley Scarnato might finally be going home. Also at risk is “rocker” Gina Glocksen. Our man Sanjaya is in 5th place according to their predictions.

First things first, Sanjaya Malakar’s numbers are 1-866-IDOLS-08 and you have to atleast vote for him once. That’s all I can bring myself to vote for him tonight because seriously so many of the other contestants stepped up their game and killed it tonight that I am worried for some of them if we all go nuts with Sanjaya. But you have to atleast vote for Sanjaya once to at least let him kick Phil Stacey’s bald mutant ass.

Second, can we talk about the genius little crying girl in the audience. I swear 19 Entertainment broke the bank hiring this actress to cry in the audience for her “Idols.” Unbelievable!

Her crying during Sanjaya’s performance was hysterical and I kinda felt bad for her because seriously, its not like she was crying while someone performed on America’s Got Talent where like 10 people will see her, this is American Idol where 30+ million people will see her snot filled face. Oh, the kids at school tomorrow are gonna ruin this girl! If the Producers are smart, they’ll give this girl season passes and let her bawl her eyes out every week. Then we got her snivelling mess during Doolittle… Genius.

Tonight was 60’s British Invasion and our guests were Lulu and Peter Noone. Lulu should be on every season. She was amazing with these contestants. Unlike Diana Ross and many others before her, Lulu was a fan of the show and seriously wanted to help these kids out. She worked multiple songs with them and hunted them down afterward to convince them to sing other songs, she worked for her money! I love me some Lulu! All my years watching AbFab paid off because I knew who the hell she was. Peter Noone was fine, a little too drunken red faced for my taste but not too bad as a guest mentor. He’s no Lulu though. She’s on par with Barry Manilow! Love me some Barry.

Let’s move on to the performances…

Scarnato performed and was way out of her league. She didn’t do horribly, its just that she didn’t deliver what that outfit promised. She did however gain a ton of votes I bet for those legs and that backless top. She moved around waaaay too much. Up the stairs, down the stairs, across the stage, up, down, across.. Jesus, I was sick after watching her. Did anyone else think that she looked a little like Nikki Cox?

Chris Richardson was the first guy of the night and for the first time all season, he took his time with a song, limited the runs and vibrato, and concentrated on staying on key. He was great! I love that Peter Noone called him out for always taking the easy route with his constant runs. His criticism paid off because Chris took his advice and took his time and landed his best performance to date.

Stephanie Edwards and Ryan Seacrest looked like they were heading to the Prom circa ‘83. What the hell were the two of them wearing? Her dress was hideous and his suit was too young. Her vocals were pretty good but I felt her performance was very disconnected from the band and it took me out of the moment.

Blake Lewis is so frakkin’ smooth its insane. Hot Hot Hot! This is the second time all season when I can honestly say I would buy that single. The first was Doolittle’s “My Funny Valentine” and now Blake’s amazing arrangement and sultry sexy remix of “Time of the Season.” And once again, could his clothes be any better? The kids got the moves, the style, the hots, and there’s just something damn nasty about him that I just go gooey over. Bless that boy.

Lakisha Jones came out ten minutes after her boobs. Seriously! Hello. “Diamonds are Forever” but those jewels on loan are so not. All I saw were breasts and bling, I could barely concentrate on her vocals. It was good, but it wasn’t anywhere near what we’ve come to expect from Lakisha. Work it though girl.

Phil Stacey has to be the one going home tomorrow night, right? He’s just hideous. I can’t look at him, I can’t listen to him, and I can’t stop wondering who’s at home watching that newborn? Is the Nanny breast feeding, what’s going on there? I actually wrote the following notes during the show: “I HATE Phil Stacey and his stupid head.” “Shouted the whole horrible song” and finally “HIDEOUS.” Buh-bye.

Jordin Sparks wins the award for most improved. She is growing and growing in this competition. Her vocals were impeccible, she looked flawless, and damn can she work it up there. This is the vocal performance of the night in my opinion! Hot! I’ve already downloaded a version of this song on iTunes.

Sanjaya Malakar went out there tonight like a champ. He knew he had no chance at getting votes based on his true singing ability so he came out with the biggest vocal throw away in Idol history. There was no thought given to his voice at all. It was almost as if he was begging to be thrown out tomorrow night. Insane.

Gina Glocksen did her thing but I don’t know if it was her nerves or getting caught up in the moment, but there were times where she completely forgot to sing or worry about carrying a tune. I actually don’t think it was that bad overall, but she needs to settle a little, gather her shit, and then perform. She’s too amped up out there and almost seems to forget that she needs votes to continue. My favorite was after Simon talked and Ryan asked her what her thoughts were. She came so close to saying that she appreciates Simon’s comments so much because his is the only one that matters! Too bad Seacrest cut her off.

Chris Sligh has lost my support. I think it’s his cocky attitude and I know firmly believe he was the one that Sundance was talking about a couple weeks back. The kid is a calculated poser and I’m so over him. Lame.

*Ryan’s “pole jabbing” motion that looked too much like the act of masturbation made Simon and Paula lose it. I had to rewind it three times to catch what he did that made them lose it, but once I did, I was rolling! Too funny. Sometimes, these guys are gems.

Last tonight was Melinda Doolittle. I was so distracted by her new haircut that accentuates that she has no neck even more so than before that I kinda forgot to pay attention to her singing. She was good. She always is. But, it seemed a little boring to me. Was it the best vocal of the night? I don’t know. It def wasn’t her best performance on the show, that much I can be sure of.

I’m not positive but I think I saw Alaina Alexander in the background at one point. She had crap seats if it was her. Did anyone else catch her?

Did anyone catch the Sanjaya section? MomJaya, SisJaya, and #1 FanJaya were in the house. God, I hope it makes it to the Top 10 so we can see him strutting his stuff in arenas across America this summer. It will be hysterical!

What did you think? Did you vote at least once for Sanjaya? Who was your favorite? Do you love Blake’s clothes as much as I do? Do you think that Nigel from SYTYCD needs to stop being so prominent in the audience? Do you think that crying freak girl was a plant? Do you not want Lulu to be your Mom? Discuss.

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