The Top 24 revealed

Last night went by super fast just like a night in Vegas, so let's start off with a regroup.

After performing Beatles songs in Vegas (wow the producers are really milking that they were given the rights to the Beatles catalogue - this is the 5th show with Beatles music?), the judges began to reveal the top 24. In were Paul, Naima, Haley, Clint and Ashton. 5 were out including Chris Medina. And JLo had a breakdown.

It is very hard to judge how the Top 24 plays out until we see them all against each other. But I'll comment along the way.

Karen Rodriguez is revealed to be a JLo stalker (maybe you should have gotten out Jennifer!) as they show she sang a JLo song in Hollywood and now sings Selena. She makes it in and JLo better change the locks. This girl is too happy and I have no connection.

Robbie Rosen has become a favorite of mine even with his Barry Manilow hair. He keeps himself set back in time with Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word. Great voice, but not modern. Steven tries to pretend he is saying no but says he made it through and it made no sense whatsoever. I am cracking up.

Tatynisa who did a terrible I Hope You Dance in Hollywood but is still here for some reason. The diva came unleashed for Unbreak my Heart in her last performance. She bugs me a little. She is through.

More goodbyes - Brittany, Jimmy, two people I do not remember. Weird we don't know all of the top 40. Super weird.

Tim Halperin really impressed me in Hollywood and Vegas and sang an original song for his last performance. I think that is gutsy. He is a contender. And he makes it.

Judge favorite Julie Zorilla from Columbia comes up. I always thought she was overrated - Jennifer called her a winner at her audition. Pretty voice, but not a star for me. She makes it.

I need to interject that JLo really has to carry the panel this season. Steven is great for a quip or some sort of moment, Randy tries, but JLo is the only one who is fully communicating to the contestants. She is great.

Now the two country boys are up. Scotty and John Wayne. I vote for John Wayne. Scotty sings Josh Turner AGAIN. Long Black Train is one of my favorites -- "There is victory in the lord, I say." Believe me - 4 trips to Nashville can turn anyone to using the word Lord naturally. Scotty is a one trick pony in my book but he makes it and John Wayne does not. I think that was a mistake.

Giovanni took his shirt off in his audition. He used JLo by singing the Marc Anthony type of song. Good looking man. He is in.

Lauren Turner a strong vocalist / screamer from New Orleans. She feels a little rough, but definitely has talent. She is in.

TyJuan and Erin don't make it - don't remember them.

Rachel Zevita is very funky. She made it to Hollywood in Season 6 and now is back. Good to see someone making it after coming back because the judges always tell them to come back. I like this girl's voice. She is in.

Kendra with a big voice who impressed in Vegas with Blackbird. Sings Alicia Keys in last performance. She will be steady. Gets in.

Jordan Dorsey -- my niece Jessica's favorite who I think is bossy. He's got star quality and is a sharp dresser. The judges called him out on his bossiness during group in Hollywood. But he is through.

Lauren Alaina wears a purple crazy dress. I still think this girl is it. She broke down in Vegas and for her final performance here does Unchained Melody. She totally reminds me of Kelly Clarkson. Such a great voice. LOVE. Even in her crazy dress and pink cowboy boots, this is a no brainer. She is in.

Stefano who has been pretty solid. Sings a weird song with only the words "come home" in all runs for the final performance. Nothing special in my book. He is in.

Jackie Wilson was great in Nashville. Haven't really seen her since. She flubs words on her final performance. She didn't make it. She asks why and asks if she can change their minds. She thinks she should have made it. Hey, you gotta believe.

Jacob Lusk with the big voice. He also has a crazy personality. His God Bless the Child was awesome, but I don't know where he would sit on the charts. Last performance, I'm sorry I can't even comment, I am shaking with laughter. This guy makes me laugh out loud. He is so over the top. Randy says his God Bless the Child was the single best performance ever on Idol. Seriously? Come on. He gets through and does this crazy scream. Steven tells him to "Shut the front door". He does a crazy dance all the way to Ryan and then spins Ryan around a million times. So funny. Okay, I'm glad he made it because he has personality.

Pia who is very pretty and has been strong but her final performance blew me away. She is good and in.

James Durbin - I loved him but then the Adam Lambertness of him made me cringe. He loves going into his upper range and screaming. He is good at it, but there is little subtlety. He is in.

Down to 3 guys with 2 spots. Casey the messy looking blues / soul singer. Final song he does with a bass again to prove he is sexy (his words, not mine). He is talented but he won't be packagable. Remember Taylor Hicks people? But I really enjoy hearing him. Randy says he is the most talented musician they have had. He is in. Another fun personality.

2 girls are Thia who is another favorite of mine with her clear easy voice that keeps it edge, and 7 time audtition veteran Jessica. Jessica is crazy hot rocker girl. A 15 year old and a 25 year old. Jessica made it to this final cut last time. She gets cut again, on her birthday. I really wish she stayed - she was major power player. Thia is through!!

3 guys, one spot. Jacee my roly poly dough boy, crazy redhead Brett and cool kid Colton Dixon. Colton won me over with his Daughtry in Hollywood. His final performance was OUTSTANDING. He is one of my favorites. It HAS to be Colton. Even though his legs are skinnier than my finger. Wow, Brett goes through. Colton will be missed the most - even more than Chris Medina in my book. I love Jacee. SO adorable.

So we have the Top 24. Here are my favorites as of now (singing wise). Boys -- Paul, Clint, Robbie, Tim, Casey. Girls -- Lauren Turner, Kendra, Ashton, Rachel, Thia, Lauren Alaina, Pia.

Oh look at that my Top 12. I have to be honest, I still can't tell what is going ot happen this season! I know I had my criticisms, but once they hit the top 10 or 12, clean slate people.

I will be in Paris next week so the blog will be delayed but you know I will watch as soon as I get off the plane and blog on the 9th!! Crossing fingers and toes that sudden death doesn't kill my favorites.

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