Idol Chatter --- The Last Cuts and the Top 24

OK.....here are my thoughts on the final day of Hollywood Week:

*Angela Martin -- I'm not a big fan of hers, but I really liked her rendition of "American Boy"

*I LOVED "Brick House" -- this guy is one of my favs

*Jermaine -- I didn't really care for his "Man in the Mirror" and then to slam the band was a real bonehead move. Too bad, because I usually really like him.

*Siobhan -- I thought she rocked "Livin' for the City"

*Crystal -- "If it Makes you Happy" was not her best work

*Alex -- now, I really don't care for this kid but he did a great rendition of Jason Mraz "I'm Yours"

*Big Mike -- did the same song as Alex, with a bit of a soul vibe, which I loved

*Todrick -- also did the same song with an R&B feel.......and it was great too.

I LOVED ALL THREE VERSIONS OF THIS SONG!!!!!

*Thaddeus -- I thought his "Man in the Mirror" was the best of the night

*Charity did a fantastic job

*Mary -- "Hot & Cold" wasn't super to me. I think she is probably in trouble.

*Hope -- she sang Daughtry's "Home" and I thought it was absolutely horrid.

*Aaron -- I was so sad that he forgot the words to "Angel". I really like his voice, and he seems like such a sweet kid.

*Ashley -- her rendition of "Battlefield" was fantastic. (I have to try singing that one)

*Janell -- sang "Love Story". She forgot her words, and I don't really think her voice did the song any justice. It really didn't suit her.

So when it came time to the dividing of rooms, I knew that room one would make it. I was sad to see that the singing cop was in room two. I really liked him.

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*Big Mike -- definately deserved to go through.

*Didi -- I really could have gone either way with her, but she'll probably be pretty good

*Katelyn -- I think the judges got this one wrong. I dont' think she should have made it.

*Shelby -- I'm sad she didn't make it. I would have taken her over Katelyn

*Casey -- this guy grew on me throughout Hollywood week. I'm glad he made it.

*Aaron -- YAY! I didn't think they'd take him after he forgot his lyrics. I'm really glad they gave him another chance.

*Lee -- I think I could have gone either way with this guy too. He was kind of forgettable.

*Todrick -- sooooo happy this guy made it. Love, love LOVE him.

*Jessica -- she should have just left with grace. What she did was tacky.

*Janell -- I'm glad she made it. She has a really unique sound.

*Tyler -- I was a little suprised that he made it. He has great stage presence, but not a super strong voice.

*Lacy -- she's another one with an interesting voice, but I wasn't completely sold on her.

*Ashley -- I don't remember her audition. How did she make it?

*Alex -- this is another mistake, in my opinion. I don't think he's that good.

*Joe -- another one who's audition I don't remember.

*Crystal -- I like her voice, but I hope that they bleach her distractingly yellow teeth.

*Katie -- I love this girl. She is so sweet. I'm glad she made it.

*Angela Martin -- I'm kinda glad she didn't make it. I really don't care for her voice.

*Lilly -- I love her jazz style voice, but that hair color needs to go

*Paige -- I don't remember her

*Siobhan -- I liked her...glad she made it.

*Michelle -- I don't remember her either

*Jermaine -- I'm still kind of on the fence with him. He's had some good stuff, but I haven't been impressed with everything.

*John -- Glad he made it. Even though he struggled a big in Hollywood, I like his sound.

*Hayley --I think they made the wrong choice putting her through. I think she's going to get really annoying really quickly.

*Thaddeus -- I'm kinda sad for him. He was great!

*Andrew -- LOVE this guy. I think he'll be great.

*Somewhere in there I forgot to mention Tim. I don't remember him. But he made it too.

So there you have it folks.......I really think it's going to be an interesting season. There are good singers on both sides, but I think the men may have a slight edge this year. What do you think?