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We just have to keep in mind that this isn't a singing competition. A guy will AT LEAST make the top 3. At this point though, I can only see Blake or Sligh pulling that off. With that said, Sligh had a poor performance last night and Blake can't sing.

Best male vocalists right now? It'd have to be Sligh and Phil. This is pretty sad because both are mediocre, and Phil is, at best, inconsistent. Blake can't sing but his "original" style is his edge. Chris R is dropping off of my radar as I don't think he take it to the next level.

We've seen good stuff from Sligh. Despite his crappy performance and apparent ego, he has the stuff to make the top 3 in this weak field if he can win back a decent fan base.

Jordin is a standout for sure, but she worries me. Every week I wonder if it's going to be the week that her youth and inexperience brings her down.

As you said though, it's becoming more and more clear that this is Melinda's or Lakisha's to lose.