UPDATE: Just an FYI for anyone who might visit Joe’s Place Blog for American Idol news … I was attacked via her ads and malware this morning with a serious Trojan virus that started to auto download and install software. I won’t be going back there for news on Idol because of that.

I can’t even finish watching the disaster that is Lil Rounds tonight. It is by far the worst performance of her so far in the competition. If her fan base does not call en mass – she will be going home. I loved the concept of switching The Rose over into a Gospel song … but Lil had pitch problems throughout the song and it just did not work. I can hear her arguing with Simon in the background … I’m sure he had something not so nice to say.

My order of personal preference tonight is as follows:

#1 – Kris – I don’t think I’ve ever heard that song before and I really enjoyed it.
#2 – Danny – he touched that soft spot in my heart once again.
#3 – Adam – what can I say that hasn’t alredy been said. He’s a brilliant performer and I ejoyed watching him tonight. There was just something a little … off .. about the song though. I can’t put my finger on it.
#4 – Allison – though it did sound as if she’s battling some sort of throat issues.
#5 – Matt – I thought he did rather well – though he did have some pitch issues
#6 – Anoop – forgettable performance – especially having gone before Adam. I think the show producers have doomed Anoop this week.
#7 – Lil – well … see my notes above.

I think Lil should go home .. but I think Anoop will be the victim this week. I feel bad for him because he’s good. Any other season of Idol and he’d be a top contender. It just so happens this season has some amazing talent.

FYI – for AI fans – Joe’s Place Blog is down and out for a few days. Apparently her web host couldn’t handle the traffic! But she should be up and running again in time for next week’s show.