Well played, Adam Lambert.

I still think Adam Lambert is sort of a douche, but he knows how to play the game. He did exactly the smartest thing he could have done this week. After last week's crazy performance of Ring of Fire that made Trent Reznor want to kill himself, he came into Motown week with a classic, young Elvis look and sang a very understated "Tracks of My Tears". He said to America "I may be a tool with a completely manufactured 'originality', who wears guyliner and masturbates in front of the camera, but also...I can really sing". Good for you. I do think it was a great performance and Paula hit the nail on the head when she talked about how he's really good at the surprise factor. I still don't think that makes him the best.

For my money, the best performance of the night was by Allison. People keep saying she's a great singer for a 16 year old. She's a great singer period. I like her so much better than Adam, because she's so much more genuine, and her voice is different and fresh. She wailed last night on Papa Was A Rolling Stone. And she didn't have to change her whole look to be taken seriously. She doesn't have to distract with spectacle, she always just relies on her skills.


Do people still think Lil' Rounds is a frontrunner? Because she keeps pumping out mediocre performances.

Matt and Kris will be fine, they are both adorable and talented. Danny, who I love, gave a fine performance last night...not his best but still enough to keep him around.

Anoop! I agree with Randy, dawg. You've had two good weeks singing pretty ballads. Let's go back to the fun adorable Anoop, but keeping the strong vocals.

Scott, Scott, Scott. I want to see you do well. I don't know what it is, but I find you awkwardly charming. Please, if you are still around (which you should be - i'm looking at YOU, Sarver!) choose a song that will step it up a bit!

and this brings us to my picks for the bottom two.

Megan - i get it. You're cute, you're quirky, your dancing makes me uncomfortable. Unless next week is Fiona Apple week, I don't see you sticking around much longer, but for this week I have a bigger fish to fry.

Michael Sarver - you seem like a nice guy. You have a nice voice. But you are not a superstar. I really have nothing against you personally, mostly because I don't care enough about you. I usually can't even remember what song you sang 2 minutes after you're done.


Best moment of the night??? Simon draws a moustache on Paula's face.