Here are my "American Idol" rankings for April 21:
1. Kris -- nice percussion, big credit for this refreshing take. He's climbed my list each week
2. Adam -- I wanted him to blow the house down, but I'll take this pitch perfect performance
3. Danny -- nice soul, his movement is getting better too
4. Allison -- I'm a fan, but I thought she was too raw and jagged. Good song choice for a teen?
5. Matt -- what's with the funny voice? So affected. Tried to be Timberlake... it was messy
6. Anoop -- he just sang one note. Rearrangement didn't work
7. Lil -- she must go. She's just not a fit for this thing
Bottom Three (in votes): Matt, Anoop, and Lil. Going home: Anoop and Lil.

Sorry, Carp was out on the road, in Nashville, searching for new talent for next year's show.
Posted by: Darnell Lamb | April 27, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Totals going in: Vano 20, Carp 14.5
Results: Vano correctly placed Anoop and Lil in the bottom 3 but missed Allison. He correctly guessed the two going home = 8 points
Carp did not wager a prediction = 0 points
Current totals: Vano 28, Carp 14.5
Posted by: johnvano | April 27, 2009 at 06:22 PM