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'American Idol' Top 12 Power Rankings

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by Ann Donahue, L.A.  |   March 16, 2010 12:54 EDT
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It's been all fun and games until now, but starting this week "American Idol" gets serious. This Wednesday's eliminations will be the most heartbreaking yet, as the two that are sent home don't get to participate on the "American Idol" tour.

 

'American Idol' Reveals Surprising Top 12 Results

 

See Pics from the 'Idol' Top 12 After-Show Event

 

Curious about the chances of your favorite contestants? We've laid out the strengths and weaknesses of the Top 12 -- and placed our bets on where they will finish in the competition. (And since we like to judge at home just like you do, we also snarked where they should finish in the competition.)

 

next: Crystal Bowersox

 

Didi Benami

 

 

Strengths: Didi has a beautiful voice in the classic singer-songwriter mode and there's something about her lack of confidence over her talent that is charming.

 

Weaknesses: God, stop crying! You want people to vote for you, not to worry about your emotional fragility each week. (See: Brooke White.) And while Didi will certainly be able to sing a lovely ballad week after week, she's going to have to really change it up to make an impact in voters' minds: think on the scale of when Carrie Underwood sang "Alone."

 

Where She Will Finish: 7

Where She Should Finish: 5

next: Crystal Bowersox

 

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