AMERICAN IDOL - PREDICTIONS

"This is the most talented group of any season!" Ya, ya. Heard that 10 times before! And still, I watch American Idol. Honestly, I enjoyed "X Factor" much more. Idol is targeting an older audience, still using old and tired Aretha Franklin and Michael Bolton songs. But I guess that's what the audience wants. "X Factor" let contestants audition with 21st Century artists, which made the show - fresh.

But, back to AMERICAN IDOL - SEASON 11.

Now that we know the top 10 contestants, here is my take on each.

Colton Dixon - will win. He's modern, the girls like him, he can sing and knows how to perform.

DeAndre Brackensick - not in the top 3. "Master Blaster" was a good pick for him but "Endless Love" - he couldn't hold the tune. I think he's out of ideas.

Jessica Sanchez - #3

Elise Testone - good voice, likable. As a vocal instructor she probably going to be around for a few weeks. I liked her version of "Let's Stay Together". Probably not top 3.

Erika Van Pelt - she could be the dark horse. Good voice, but not outstanding, yet.

Heejun Han - he adds personality to the show. Always ready to say something silly but, "this is a singing show" so I think he's next to go.

Joshua Leget - #2

Hollie Cavanagh - super-talented but not enough personality to woo the audience.

Jessica Sanchez - Top 3, for sure. He version of the Whitney Houston song was absolutely amazing!

Joshua Ledet - Top 3, oh ya! "When A Man Loves A Woman" was outstanding. The song has been sung on Idol 100 times but not like this!

Phillip Phillips - Original, yes. Well Casey Abrams did the same schtick last year, so maybe not original. Love how he reinvents all the songs but his voice is starting to grade on my nerves. Too much of a good thing.

Colton Dixon - Winner

Skylar Laine - the real country girl. Let's hope she doesn't sing a rock song like "Stay With Me" again! But as a country artist, ya - I think she's got it. Not Top 3 but very talented.

Mark my words!