Idol Talk

Based on how quickly I hit my remote control's help!-get-me-out-of-here button, I believe and fervently hope that John, Jon Peter and Camile will be in the bottom three tonight. Averting eyes, covering ears and cringing in agony are all part of the Idol experience, but not this late in the competition.

Jon Peter sang "Rocket Man", a song that also appears on William Hung's newly released album. It often looks like multiple people are controlling JP's body and he isn't one of them. His free arm shoots out a beat after it should, his head swivels oddly and he seems to lurch across the stage.

John Stevens performed "Crocodile Rock" and I fell off the couch when he went into his falsetto. While he should be the one going home tonight, his adoring fans will likely prolong his public humiliation and send Camile Velasco packing. I like her, but her rendition of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" was horrendous.

While some of the women continue to impress me with their strong performances, Mr. Huff was my favorite. He took "Take Me to the Pilot" and gave it his trademark jolt of exuberance. He looks nervous when he isn't performing, but once he starts doing his thing, he looks like a natural. I hope he sticks around until the end.