Filling in the Top 12

After the first round, I can now fill in the top 12.

Girls:
Didi Benami
Crystal Bowersox
Lily Scott
Siobhan Magness
Katelyn Epperly
Michelle Delamore

Siobhan and Katelyn did themselves proud during week one and earned the spot.

Boys:
Casey James
Andrew Garcia
Lee Dewyzye
Michael Lynche
Todrick Hall
Aaron Kelly

I am not a Todrick fan, but see some potential. Aaron is a risk. He has a good voice, but seems to be tentative when he should be tenacious. If he can get more aggressive with song choice and arrangement he could stick around for a while. If he continues to weeny out, he could miss the top 12.

It is easy to say that this year's contestants are not as good a previous years. I am not sure. Remember that the handling of each has just begun. A few will blossom into performers. It is rare that anyone is head and shoulders above the rest at this point in the competition. Depending on how they respond to the coaching, and whether they begin to show their musicianship, Didi, Crystal, Casey, Andrew and Lee have a shot at winning it all. My pick to win remains Didi, but if I were to pick each week, Casey won this week. I am wondering if he could lodge a sexual harassment complaint against American Idol after Wednesday?