Michael Jackson theme? Other live Idol thoughts from Nate ....

This has the potential to be really bad. Except for Paula's dancing? By the way, don't dial Idols-13 if you want to vote for Anoop.

I agree with Simon, I hoped for more from Lil Rounds. She is my lead pick.

Thank goodness Scott's family didn't try out for Idol. And what Michael Jackson song is this? Hated it. Are the women going to criticize anyone tonight? I'm setting odds on that at 8:1.

The biggest selling record in Norway's history? How much more trivia does Paula have tonight? Oh wait, Paula's making things up again.

Danny is up. I apparently haven't heard most of Michael Jackson's songs. I wish I hadn't picked Danny so I could root against him more.

Stop crying Paula, it's only the third contestant. You'll pass out.

I can't believe Simon said Danny reminded him of Michael McDonald. That's exactly what I thought. Simon and I think alike. Uh-oh.

My upset pick, Michael is up. Better than I expected and Simon liked him, so hopefully that will allow him to survive. I'm banking on the country vote. Does he work on an oil rig? That's the first I've heard of that.

Going to Caps game during the break. Oh God, they're losing again. Why is this happening? Who is the better American Idol? Ovechkin or Green?

I liked Jasmine's performance OK. Nothing that new, but it sounded good.

OK, getting distracted by close finishes in Big Sky Tourney and 0-0 game between Netherlands and Dominican in 8th.

Seems like Kris' best performance that I've seen; I thought he would be one of the first out. And why is he helping others? Or it could be a conspiracy.

Following the ramblings of the craziest judge, we now have the craziest contestant: Allison. Probably one of the most talented though.

What did Paula just tell her to stay off of?

Netherlands-Dominican 0-0 in ninth. I've officially started cheering for Netherlands.

I think Anoop is going to be endorsed as Vote for the Worst contestant.

I just missed half of Jorge's performance while watching WBC. Again, never heard this Michael Jackson song. Apparently judges didn't like it. I was fairly neutral.

Netherlands-Dominican is going to extra innings.

Why on earth would the Osbornes come back?

Ol' NBA tattoo arm (Megan) is up. She sings OK, but maybe just because I've always like this song. Not that I'm one to talk, but she's not much of a dancer.

Caw-Caw?!!!!

Adam sings. Paula gets wackier. This is running too long and I'm getting bored.

Matt plays piano and sings what I guess is a Michael Jackson song. I hope next week is Coldplay week for him, but I have a feeling he will be one of the two to go.

Got to go pick up Allie so I will miss Alexis. Oh well, at almost two hours this show is waaay too long.