Alexis Grace!? Really, America!?

We're down to only three female contestants right now, and when one of (if not the) most talented contestant is sent packing before being able to participate in the Idol tour, it says a lot about the integrity of this competition and who it that's doing the speed dialing every week.

This week's theme was Motown, which meant the Idols could either do a cheep imitation of some old-fashioned classics, or could really change them up and make them their own:

F

10. Scott MacIntyre (You Can't Hurry Love)--I say the same thing every week--Scott is a sweet guy with a good voice and a sad story, but he is consistently getting more and more boring. Even an up-tempo song couldn't keep me from falling asleep. The fact that he's still here and Alexis is not blows my mind.

9. Michael Sarver (Ain't Too Proud to Beg)--Just like Scott, Michael is a nice guy, but has absolutely no artistry or style. Everything he has done thus far has been completely forgettable.

D

8. Megan (For Once in My Life)--I was all for Megan once she sang "Rockin' Robin," but two bad performances in a row make me worried about her. This was totally the wrong song for her.

7. Lil Rounds (Heatwave)--the judges were completely right here. Lil can sing, but she brings nothing new to her music. Everything is a bland carbon copy with no style or wow factor.

C

6. Adam Lambert (Tracks of my Tears)--despite Kara's need to give Adam a standing ovation, I'm still not impressed. Slicking back your hair does not make you different--Kris, Anoop and Matt have been giving the same kinds of slow, sensitive performances for week without America batting an eyelash. It was a step up from his usual screaming, however.

5. Danny (Get Ready)--still not a huge fan, but this was Danny's best performance to date for me. The song was upbeat and fun, and Danny's somewhat raspy voice was a perfect fit. Still, he once again brought nothing new to the arrangement.

B

4. Anoop Desai (Ooh Baby Baby)--Anoop really brought himself back last week, and decided to play it safe and give a somewhat similar performance. While not as good as last time, it suited his smooth, rich voice perfectly and should keep him around for at least another week.

3. Matt Giraud (Let's Get it On)--Matt has really been surprising me over the last two weeks. This was the perfect song choice for him and pretty darn good performance. I just worry about him feeling to similar to former contestant Chris Richardson (who wasn't a success after Idol), or worse, a Justin Timberlake wannabe.

A

2. Kris Allen (How Sweet it Is)--Kris is on a roll. His song choices are consistently smart and despite what Simon said, I think it's the fact that he is completely un-conceited (Adam Lambert, cough cough) that makes him feel so fresh and intriguing. His performance this week reminded me of Jason Castro's "Daydream" from last season a bit--quirky and light, but fantastic vocally.

1. Allison Iraheta (Papa Was a Rolling Stone)--With Alexis gone, I'm planning to throw a little more weight behind Allison. She's smart and knows exactly what to choose each week to complement her voice and style. This week she was bluesy, sultry, and all-around fantastic. I wish we could have more contestants like her every year.

Again, I'm going to predict either Scott or Michael to be ousted this week, with Megan or Allison being the undeserving dark horses. Who knows though, it could be anyone this season. I never saw someone this good go so early before:

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- Kristen