American Idol: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

With all of the money that American Idol brings in, can someone splurge and get Syesha a tissue? Here's the order of how the four finalists performed last night, with the odds of winning it all in two weeks:

1. David Archuleta
Mr. Consistent is the only one to sing two flawless performances with "Stand By Me" and "Love Me Tender," the latter of which is one of his trademark emotional deliveries. The likable little teddy bear sails through and starts prepping for a showdown with Mr. Cook.
Odds of winning: 3-1

2. David Cook
OK. So the grunge version of Duran Duran's "Hungry Like the Wolf" isn't the best song choice but his haunting version of "Baba O'Riley" re-establishes him as the One to Beat. Nice to see the Who get some Idol play. Bar was high given the theme, but popular rocker delivers.
Odds of winning: 2-1

3. Syesha Mercado
Between the tears and Castro's Catastrophe, she finds herself in the Top 3. "Proud Mary" is a bit gimmicky (nice legs, though) but "A Change is Gonna Come" has a show-stopping, spine-tingling finish. Comparing AI to the Civil Rights Movement is an odd comment.
Odds of winning: 20-1

4. Jason Castro (bye, bye)
He sticks around one week too long and embarrasses himself in front of millions. Forgetting an entire verse of "Mr. Tambourine Man" is unforgivable. Esoteric arrangement of "I Shot the Sheriff" doesn't work. Painful to watch. Where's Chuck Barris' gong?
Odds of winning: 75-1

Comments

[Sue]

Ohmygod was Castro bad. But why do I get the feeling that he will stay. I htink Syesha could be in trouble.

[Christine]

Jason's performance was painful and embarrassing to watch. Guys like him have a way of sticking around, though. We shall see.

[VTlong11]

There is nothing redeemable about this show anymore. Each of the contestants provide no value.

If I voted, I would vote for David Archuleta.