
After three decades of theme weeks and millions of votes, America has pared down the Top 24 to just 12 contenders to vie for the title of American Idol
1. David Cook
2. David Archuleta
3. Jason Castro
4. Brooke White
5. Syesha Mercado
6. David Hernandez

American Idol is down to the final cut before the Top 12 and the ladies brought their A game to '80s night in a battle royale for the elusive six spots.

We have just one week left before American Idol announces its Top 12. Here is my prediction for the Top 12:
1. Asia'h Epperson
2. Syesha Mercado
3. Kristy Lee Cook
4. Brooke White
5. Carly Smithson
6. Ramiele Malubay
7. Michael Johns

Last week the women on American Idol suffered from illness, but for '70s week they were plagued with bad song choices.

It's Week 1 of American Idol semifinals and the Top 12 ladies are strutting their stuff to songs from the '60s. Did the ladies have what it takes to hold the attention of the judges and America? How did they measure up to the Top 12 guys?

Tonight I got my first exposure to American Idol's Hollywood Week, or as Ryan Seacrest called it – Hell Week. And I quickly learned which things will knock you out of the running for the Top 24.

Much to my relief, we've finally reached the last of the American Idol audition cities.