Crystal--I loved it and I’m rooting for her. Loved that she called out Simon’s 2 story mobile home/dressing room, too. The triple pimp was a bit much, but she is the one that keeps me tuning in.

Siobhan--a nice surprise. I think there’s more we haven’t seen, too. Wonder why Simon was holding back on praising her. She had the pimp spot, so that’s usually a sign Simon’s going to be lavish.

Katelyn--I’m not drawn to her but, wow, she displayed versatility and talent. I hope she doesn’t get over coached and boxed in by AI. She should make the tour.

Lilly--her version wasn’t for me but I can see the talent. I thought she was over praised by the judges. They very much want her in the top 12 , and want her instead of Didi.

Didi--wow, she was over criticized by the judges. I thought there was more being said than just criticism of a song. I felt like Kara was telling her she wouldn’t make the top 12. Kara cowrote a song with Didi’s friend/colleague. There’s more between Kara and Didi than the average contestant. That’s why Didi was so crushed imo and why Ryan was giving her a hug after giving her numbers. Yes, the song wasn’t the best choice for her but she didn’t deserve the hammering she got. Was that so she would get sympathy votes?

Katie--not as bad as the judges said. She has talent but is she connecting? Word to Katie, if you have watched AI AT ALL, AI wants to put you in the young teen draw box, and they will keep after you about it until you do it or are voted off. See Michael Johns for one example of being put in the box. It must be confusing because there’s Siobhan singing a song that’s over 30 years old and getting praised for it, while Katie gets bashed and “Biebered”. Katie, give ‘em what they want, get into the top 12, and get on the tour and then do what you want.

Lacey. Interesting. I kep getting a Dolly vibe from her. If she lasts to next week, she should come out singing a Dolly song. I can hear Kara telling her that's her "lane". She'll probably get the boot this week, though.

Michelle, while I appreciate that she took a risk, changed it up, and made it her own, she diva-d a Creed song. I think anything she’ll sing will start to sound Diva-esque.

Paige--not as bad as the judges said but then again not that great. Either she or Michelle will make the top 12.

Haley--OMG. Stop hurting her. She’s so pure, so innocent and they are grinding her up. I hope she goes this week; that was just awful.

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Here's how Michael Slezak of EW had ranked them:

Group A: Go Directly to the Top 12; Do Not Pass Ellen, and Do Not Collect 200 ''Greats'' Crystal Bowersox, Lilly Scott, Siobhan Magnus, and Katelyn Epperly.

Group B: Go and Start Rehearsing Your Top 16 Ditty, on the Off Chance You Don't Get Fewer Votes Than Haeley Freakin' Vaughn Michelle Delamor, Didi Benami, Paige Miles, and Katie Stevens.

Group C: Go Directly to the Holding Pen Where Fox Is Storing the Musical Aspirations of Ariana Afsar, Taylor Vaifanua, and Stevie Wright. Lacey Brown and Haeley Vaughn.