In LA for the Top 7 again...

Let me start by saying, I was supposed to see the show in person today and it didn't happen and I am mad, but I don't want to discuss it. So don't ask.

But I am watching, so the blog lives on!! With special guests Ed and Matthew joining me...

Can we talk about the contestants not knowing how to get off the stage? And then straight to Lil's BIG rounds singing typical Chaka.

Lil -- "I'm Every Woman" They put her first -- it is time for her to leave and the producer's know it too. Kara is totally right that she really does not know who she is, vocal rest or not. Simon made it pretty clear that it is time for her to go -- ouch! At least they didn't comment on her outfit. I mean, SERIOUSLY? BUH BYE

Kris -- "She Works Hard for the Money" The boys and girl (me) are swooning over Kris. One of my least favorite songs, but I knew he was going to change it up when I saw the guitar. Loved what he did with it -- original but not weird like Adam. The judges loved it and we loved it and I am convinced Paula is wearing a little ear piece and someone is feeding her some lines - it reminded her of Santana? VOTE

Danny -- "September" As Ed says, predictable. He is good about changing some phrasing and such, and his voice was great, but there is still something missing. Disco gospel? Very shouty. Randy said, "Check it man, check it, check it" He liked what Danny did with the song. Paula's earpiece thinks he has a sexy voice. Simon said star power was missing and I agree, I didn't think he was awkward, but he needs a moment. OK

Allison -- "Hot Stuff" Perfect song choice, perfect arrangement. I would say (and Ed does too) that this is her moment so far. I love that she sticks to what she does best - she really knows her strengths and plays to them. What up Randy dawg? You don't like the arrangement? And Kara doesn't either? Is Paula reading from a teleprompter? That Cyrano de Bergerac act is awesome. I was scared that Simon didn't like it, by calling her the underdog, but he thought it was brilliant -- YES VOTE!!

Our commercial conversation -- can Allison win this? I think there are so many possible winners this season -- several have had good moments, but this race is open -- if Adam, Danny, Kris, Allison, Matt and maybe even Anoop deliver some stellar moments, it could be any of theirs to win.

Can we talk about how good GLEE looks?? Most anticipated show of the year for me.

Adam -- "If I Can't Have You" He has a big head. He has so much hair on his head and wears a lot of "mannery" otherwise known as man jewelry. Of course he sings so well, but so indulgent tonight. The diva scream / sing thing is annoying. He is so musical theater it is bringing back such strange memories. Why would Kara call him inspiring? Why did Paula have a visceral response? She is too much. Paula has a lot of lip gloss on, maybe to transmit the messages to her earpiece. OK

I have to work tomorrow night and have no DVR here in LA, so I might need a guest blogger, any takers??

Matt -- "Stayin' Alive" Maybe he shouldn't have been saved. Ed said JT can't be JT anymore, why would Matt try? I do think it was frantic, but I didn't hate it. But, he is a goner this week. Not enough Matt, not enough. "He has no idea who he is" (quote from my fellow watcher, E-dawg) The judges didn't seem to hate it, that is at least until Simon spoke -- he wasn't a fan. BUH BYE E-dawg needs his own blog because he keeps telling me what to write. He wants me to say: "Matt should not wear that hat."

Anoop -- " " He gets the pimp spot --what does that mean? I like the stache. An original arrangement, but most importantly, really strong vocals. He has such confidence now. It wasn't perfect, but he should not go. Lil and Matt need to leave before him. He looks handsome tonight. Kara liked it and Paula's earpiece did too. Yikes, Simon did not like it at all. He called it his worst performance by far. YIKES! Rally people, rally to save Anoop another week!

Lil -- D (and her butt got an F)
Kris -- A-
Danny -- B
Allison -- A
Adam -- B+
Matt -- C
Anoop -- B+

Send home Lil and Matt.

More tomorrow from your mystery guest blogger.