Standings Update: We have a winner

The elimination of Lil' Rounds this past week provided the biggest impact we've had on our entrants since Alexis was somehow eliminated second.

Early on I thought Lil Rounds was a sure thing, but she is now the second contestant of the supposed pre-selected Final Four to be eliminated (Alexis was the other).

Now, Caroline has fallen from the ranks of perfect entrants and due to remaining entrants Vicki has already clinched the highest point total; however, second and third place are still up for grabs.

Also, I encourage you all to place some side action down, as Andrew and Vicki are going head-to-head on whether Danny Gokey makes the Finals (Andrew says no, Vicki says yes).

Updated standings below:

Points earned:
1. Vicki 40
2. Caroline 36
3. Megan 32
4. Angie 31
5. Nicole 29
6. Allie 28
6. Andrew 28
6. Johnny 28
6. Lori #1 28
10. Kelly 27
11. Kate 26
12. Lori #2 22
13. Jason 21
13. Nate 21

Points Possible
1. Vicki 77
2. Caroline 71
3. Megan 67
4. Angie 61
5. Nicole 59
6. Allie 58
6. Andrew 58
6. Johnny 58
6. Lori #1 58
10. Kelly 57
11. Kate 46
12. Lori #2 42
13. Jason 41
13. Nate 41

Saving Matt Giraud and Disco Week

I'm not sure that Matt Giraud is save-worthy or sponge-worthy, but the judges broke out the "save" and we will again have seven contestants this week for Disco Night. I don't know who disco week disadvantages most, but my guess is Lil Rounds and Matt both go home this week. I predict Anoop will join them in the bottom three. Feel free to post predictions here.

Idol's on the Tuesday at 8 p.m. and Wednesday at 9 p.m. schedule again this week. Both episodes are scheduled to be held to an hour, so hopefully they will continue limiting the judicial rambling that makes the shorter-length show possible.

No need to update the standings this week obviously, but a note for scoring purposes: The two contestants voted off next week will both be given credit for reaching the Round of 7. I don't anticipate them announcing who was 7th and who was 6th, so both eliminated singers will be treated as tying for seventh.

And please, no one throw any disco demolition parties.

--Nate

Scott goes home

Scott when home this past week, causing the biggest blow to entries in this game since Alexis was somehow robbed and booted out of the Final 11.

Former co-leader Angie had Scott, leaving Caroline and Vicki as the only two remaining perfect entries.

Here are new standings, by points accumulated:

1. Caroline 24
1. Vicki 24
3. Angie 23
4. Kate 22
5. Nicole 21
6. Allie 20
6. Andrew 20
6. Johnny 20
6. Lori #1 20
6. Megan 20
11. Kelly 19
12. Lori #2 18
13. Jason 17
14. Nate 17

Here are new standings, by points possible. There is no statistical way for Jason or I to finish in the top three that I can figure. It looks like it is possible for anyone else, although it would take some surprises.

1. Caroline 77
1. Vicki 77
3. Angie 70
4. Kate 69
5. Allie 67
5. Andrew 67
5. Johnny 67
5. Lori #1 67
5. Megan 67
10. Nicole 59
11. Kelly 57
12. Lori #2 56
13. Jason 55
13. Nate 55


Here are the latest Vegas odds on Idol. We are back on a Tuesday/Wednesday schedule this week.

--Nate

Scoring update

Caw-Caw! We will miss you and your sleeve tattoo, Megan. But it's back to Utah with all the other failed Idol contestants from the state that seems to produce many a karaoke singer.

Megan's ouster knocks Kate and Nicole from the ranks of those who still have all contestants surviving. Updated standings, by points accumulated:

1. Angie 20
1. Caroline 20
1. Vicki 20
4. Kate 19
4. Nicole 19
6. Allie 17
6. Andrew 17
6. Johnny 17
6. Kelly 17
6. Lori #1 17
6. Megan 17
12. Lori #2 16
13. Jason 15
14. Nate 15

Here are standings by points possible:
1. Angie 77
1. Caroline 77
1. Vicki 77
4. Kate 69
4. Nicole 69
6. Allie 67
6. Andrew 67
6. Johnny 67
6. Kelly 67
6. Lori #1 67
6. Megan 67
12. Jason 65
13. Lori #2 56
14. Nate 55

Have a great week.

Update

Hi all,

Sorry I've been way behind in tallying up the scores. I'm going to try to get them all up on Sunday morning. I think it's between Jason and I for last.

--Nate