Simon says he's forgettable and that he may be in danger this week.

The hottie Casey James rocked out Gavin Degraw's I Don't Want to Be. I thought Casey was good but he didn't wow me. Looking at him perform was good enough. Randy feels him channeling Hendrix but says his vocals weren't the best. Ellen says he sounded great but was a bit stiff. Kara says he took two steps backwards, that some of his notes were off. Everyone was shocked by her statement -- except Simon -- said Casey was trying to be a rock star.

Alex "Mullet" Lambert sang John Legend's Everybody Knows., which came off borderline whiny and pitchy. If he makes it another week, I think it will be his mullet that gives him staying power. Ellen loves his confidence but says he lack the experience. She thinks he has a unique style so she likes it. Kara says people are rooting for him. Ahem, Kara, not meI! Simon said it was a billion times better than last week. His only issue with him is that he isn't singing to win. He has to have a killer instinct.

Todrick Hall performs Tina Turner's What's Love Got to Do With It. Though he puts a man's touch on the song he performance is still flat. Randy says he didn'tt need a wild arrangement. Ellen got her first "boos" when she said the song didn't win him any votes. She also says he needs to move regardless that Simon's called him a dancer. Simon says thinks aren't working out for Todrick saying he delivered the corny carnival version of Tina's song.

Next up is Chicagoan Jermaine Sellers who sings Marvin Gaye's What's Going On?, an apt title to describe his performance. He committed the cardinal sin of being boring. Randy says it wasn't a good performance. Ellen loves his style but the song didn't work for her. Kara says his performance feels forced, and Simon says he's frustrated and disappointed with the weakened song. When Jermaine asks what he should sing next week, Simon replies: "I don't think you'll be here next week." Ouch.

One of my favorites, Andrew Garcia, sings James Morrison's You Give Me Something. Andrew's delivery is too soft to wow but he hits all the right notes. Randy, on the other hand, finds him pitchy. Damn you Randy. Ellen's on my side and likes him a lot.. She said she wants to get his name tattooed on her neck. Kara says he played it too safe. Simon thinks he's not choosing the right songs, and that's a problem. He says his performance is "ok" but he's capable of better.

Aaron Kelly brings the show back on track with The Temptation's My Girl." Randy sayshe was 200 percent better than last week. Kara coos she really likes it -- and him. The contrarian Simon didn't like and thought it was all over the place.

My less favorite Tim Urban sings Matt Nathanson's Come on Get Higher. Tim's better than he was last week but he needs a lot more work. Dare I say he maybe safe for another week. Randy said he doesn't get it and he isn't special. Ellen says said he's more suited for acting than singing. Kara likes the song choice but not that he didn't make it his own. Simon said he improved over last week.

Saving the best for last, my favorite Chicago guy Lee Dewyze sings Hinder's Lips of an Angel." Lee's sultry voice has me picking up the phone to vote for him before the number is even given out. Ellen points out some pitch problems but says he's got a lot of passion and intensity. Kara sees a big improvement, while Simon says flatly he is far and away the best singer of the bunch. We'll find out tonight if America agrees with him.

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 blog, Hey, Look Behind You!