This… is American Idol.

Ryan asks why Simon was harsher than normal. Eh, I didn’t think so. I thought he was smoking crack a few times, but not any harsher than normal. Ellen was surprised that she said she likes bananas. Randy says the early top 24 rounds are tough. Ryan asks Kahra how things are at home. Well, her husband came tonight to protect the men from her, so.

The top 24 are singing “American Boy.” It’s awkward when the guys sing, “I’m likin’ this American Boy.” I like that Crystal doesn’t look like she’s totally out of her element with the little dance moves and the poppishness. She’s having fun with it, even though it’s totally not her comfort zone. Same for the ’70s dude. Good for them.

Girls are up first in the hot seat.

Siobhan is safe.
Haeley is safe.
Michelle is safe.
Katelyn is safe.
Either Katie or Janell is going home. I didn’t have either of them picked to go home, but out of these two, I’d say Janell is gone.
Janell is out.

(Also, I forgot two would be going home, so I only picked one to go. Just assume my bottom two of Paige and Lacey would have been my picks for leaving.)

Alison Iraheta sings her new single “Scar.” She’s wearing a short black dress with a party going on in the back. You can call it a mullet dress if you like. And I can’t understand the song, because she’s slurring all her words. I do love the hair, though. Bright red with blue streaks, very patriotic.

Paige is safe.
Lacey is safe. Wow, I was way off with my predictions, and I’m glad she gets to stay. My guess is Ashley is the other who leaves. I’ll cry if it’s Didi.
Lilly is safe.
Crystal is safe.
Didi is safe.
Ashley is out. Ashley’s mom has the same hair as Lacey.

I did have both of the ousted girls in my bottom four.

Ryan’s showing us rehearsal video from yesterday. Tyler apparently showed up in his bathrobe, tennis socks, and boots. He thought he was headed to wardrobe, but it was rehearsal. Oops.

Big Mike is safe.
John is safe.
Aaron is safe.
Todrick is safe.
Tim is safe.
Joe is out.

Once again, I see that I only picked one to leave–my Idol blogging this week was full of fail. I had him in my bottom three, and I would have picked him as my other besides Jermaine to go home.

Idol Gives Back returns this year! April 21st, sponsored by Exxon-Mobil, Newscorp, Ford, Coke, and some company I despise. They’re going to focus on Haiti this year. Well, yes. Kris Allen just went to Haiti. He’s performing tonight, it’ll be available on iTunes, and 100% of the proceeds go to Haiti. He’s singing “Let It Be.” It’s quite lovely, and I’ll have to buy it.

Casey is safe. Before Ryan gives him his result, he mentions Kahra, and Casey shoots an apologetic look at someone in the audience, I assume Kahra’s husband.
Jermaine is safe. Him?
Lee is safe.
Andrew is safe.
It’s down to Tyler and Alex. I like them both, but I don’t think there’s any way Alex goes home. I’m really surprised either of these two is standing up there. Simon thinks based on vocals, Tyler will go home. Me too.
Alex is safe.
Tyler’s out.

Tyler feels like he didn’t get constructive criticism in Hollywood week, and that the constructive criticism they gave him last night was too late. He was really nice about it. And based on what they showed of Hollywood week, I’d say he’s right.