Randy calls it a good way to open the show. Ellen says she's not been disappointed by Mike yet so she's waiting for it. Kara says he delivers the heat onstage. Simon calls his performance kind of corny but says he sang it well.

Next up is Didi singing Playing with Fire. I feel Didi's passion when she's singing. She definitely puts her heart into this one. Randy said it was her best performance and she was on fire. Ellen told her she has an amazing voice. Kara said she is going into the right direction. For once, Simon agrees with everyone.

Up next is the sexy Casey singing It's All Over Now. He blends folkiness with rock. Randy loves it and says Casey's back. Ellen calls it fantastic. Kara calls him a rock sar, and Simon said he looks great, he sang it well but he needed to feel it more.

Lacey sings Ruby Tuesday. I'm not a big fan of Lacey but she brings beauty to the song. Randy says she was interesting but she didn't wow him. Ellen calls it sleepy while Kara calls it meh.' Simos liked the vocals but he feels like she was over thinking it.

Andrew, my favorite, sang Give Me Shelter. I really want him to win so bad but he's losing his way in the game. Randy says it wasn't great, and he was pitchy througout. Ellen calls it is best performance yet. Kara wasn't "feeling the connection." Simon says he's gave it his all but that his performance in rehearsal was better.

Katie sings my favorite Stones' song, Wild Horses, bringing a country vibe to the sweet song. I wasn't feeling it. Randy says it's a very strong performance and Ellen calls the song a good choice. Kara says she's better this week than last, and Simon says it's the first time she's chosen a strong song. He didn't like the second half of the arrangement but it was good enough.

Tim does a reggae version of Under My Thumb that was better than his past performances. Randy doesn't it and Ellen wasn't wowed. Kara was happy he made it his own, but Simon thought it was crazy to change the song.

Siobhan, another standout and favorite of mine, croons Paint it Black. She softens the song yet still rocks hard. Randy said it was hot. Ellen loves her look and sound and says she rises above. Kara credits her with doing the most with her song choice. Simon calls it the standout performance of the night.

Bringing Chicago's pride to the stage, Lee sings Beast of Burden. When he sings the last line "make love to me," I scream YES! at my TV. Randy calls him dope and says it was one of his best performances. Ellen said it was great but she wanted more. Kara says he was growing faster than everyone else, and Simon says he likes him as a person but he think he doesn't shine. Ooomph, that's a kick in the stomach.

Paige sings Honky Tonk Women. Booooring. Ellen says she sounds great even though her voice is struggling. Kara says she hit big notes -- and reveals that Paige has laryngitis. Taking that into account, Simon says she did a great job.

Aaron sings Angie.For a 16 year-old, Aaron does a great job. Randy says he was born to sing; Ellen calls the song a great choice for him. Kara calls the performance powerful. Simon says he had feared for him when he heard it was Stones' week but that he chose the right song.

Crystal closes the night with You Can't Always Get What You Want. It wasn't the best performance but it was okay. Randy says he loves her but that tonight's wasn't his favorite performance. Ellen says she's sang with such ease that she's missing personality. Kara calls her too comfortable, and Simon points out though she's the clear favorite, she's lacking drama and doesn't the contest in her pocket anymore.

Who's going home? My guess is Tim or Lacey. What's yours?

Nicki R. is a Southern girl living in the big city of Chicago. She loves quiet evenings home watching horror films with her dogs Jezebelle and Zombie. Check out her horror blog, Hey, Look Behind You!