American Idol Season 10: Naima and Thia Go Home Together

Ryan Seacrest opened the American Idol live elimination show by saying that we would not believe who would be leaving tonight. In a build up to a dramatic ending we saw a recap of last week’s dramatic ending (when Casey Abrams nearly passed out on stage). Tonight was nowhere close. Two Idol hopefuls did leave but there were no big surprises. Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia had their AI lights snuffed out… and my spell check thanks the American public for that.

In a pleasant surprise it seems Idol producers finally understand that these voices just don’t gel this season. They are all decent singers, but a very eclectic group. Instead of the usual painful group number we were blessed with duets and small groups instead.

American Idol Season 10: Adios Karen Rodriguez

AI Judges save their "save" on elimination night again.Image by Getty Images via @daylife

When the dust finally settled on the second American Idol season 10 elimination show Karen Rodriguez found herself singing for her life. It was not enough to earn the "save" from the AI judges. Randy Jackson said it was not a unanimous decision and JLo hung her head. Karen Rodriguez has a good personality and will likely be a star in the Latino music world even if she isn't the next American Idol.

Joining Karen in the bottom three tonight were Naima Adedapo and Haley Reinhart. Based on the last two week's live performances, any one of these (or all of them) could have easily been the one to go.

American Idol Season 10: Top 12 Girls Night Out

The ladies of American Idol season 10 took the big stage tonight. It turned out to be mediocre, and set the stage for the guys to rule the season. Even though it will likely be an even split going into the top 12 or 13 of AI, I think the guys will outlast the girls. That is, if tonight is anything on which to base a decision.

Ta-Tynisa Wilson: “Only Girl (In the World)” by Rihanna

Nerves got the best of Ta-Tynisa, or at least it seemed that way. She started off moving around the stage, but that was all she seemed to be be doing. Not really engaging the audience. Wilson just seemed very nervous.

Judges:

Steven Tyler seemed satisfied with Ta-Tynisa's performance telling her it was a great way to open the show. Randy Jackson and Jlo were at least more honest in recognizing her nerves and told her there were some pitch problems.