I am getting some heat for not starting my reviews of Idol just yet. I am currently out of town for work, but here are my two-second thoughts on last night's episode:

Mandisa. Phenomenal voice, amazing stage presence, best song choice of the night. Definitely a favorite to win.

Kellie Pickler. A cute girl and a good voice. If you're at a karaoke bar in Southwest Missouri. [Cowell Accent] But this is American Idol we're takling about, and that just wasn't good enough. [/Cowell Accent]

Becky O'Donahue. Weird, affected vocals. And the bangs. My God, the BANGS.

Ayla Brown. Good voice, but as interesting to watch as the Winter Olympics. ZING!

Paris Bennett. Wicked energetic and quite talented. Amazingly centered for her age. But she won't win.

Stevie Scott. Talented, sweet, lovely. Doomed.

Brenna Gethers. She may be in trouble because she's been portrayed as such a king kemaya maya beyatch. And for good reason, as she kept casting visual aspersions from the balcony last night. So who is going to vote for her? Other beyatches. And her voice? Not good, btw.

Heather Cox. Eeek. A dead ringer for Kim Raver (Audrey on "24.") But her voice is not quite as good as mine, especially on low notes. This is not a good thing.

Melissa McGhee Nice smokey voice and a cute enough girl. She may get Aloha'd due to lack of face time.

Lisa Tucker Powerful vocals and adorable girl. But I think I like her Mom better.

Kinnik Sky Mature, poised, graceful. Forgettable. And she lost me with the Oleta Adams selection.

Katherine McPhee Adorable, likeable, wicked powerful vocals. One of my favorites as well.

Out on Thursday? Probably Stevie and Kinnik. Perhaps Heather. Maybe Brenna.

I may or may not see the guys' show tonight.