American Idol Top 24 Predictions

American Idol – My Thoughts on the Top 24

Well, the top 24 has been announced for this season, and as a viewer since Season 3 I can honestly say this is the most talent I have seen in the Top 24. Finding a top 12 will be very tough. There will be some surprise eliminations to say the least. Here is the Top 24 and what I think of each:

Ashton Jones
Not much was shown of her. I think she’s pretty good and she’s got some spunk. I think either her or Tatynisa Wilson will make the Top 12, I just don’t know which.
Predicted finish: 10^th-16^th

Brett Loewenstern
If this kid was as cute as David Archuleta he’d be an absolute lock for the Top 12, but he’s not. He’s got the chops and I did have him as one of my Final 6 picks, but seeing how he BARELY made the Top 24, I might recant that. He has the voice, but not the looks or presence.
Predicted finish: 11th-18^th

Casey Abrams
The season’s token rocker. He has been shown so much it will be a shock if he doesn’t make the Top 12. He has a solid voice, but not enough range or starpower to win.
Predicted finish: 3^rd-10^th

Clint Jun Gamboa
Very good singer. And he’s gotten a lot of airtime. Not too many people like him because of the whole Jacee incident, but he’s gotten enough airtime to get to the Top 12. He won’t win, but could get far.
Predicted finish: 5^th-12^th

Haley Reinhart
She’s another borderline Top 12 candidate. It really depends on how well she does in the early semi-final rounds. I think she’s gotten just enough airtime to squeak into the Top 12.
Predicted finish: 9^th-15^th

Jacob Lusk
One of three people I think could win this thing. His range is unbelievable. And he sings with such passion. If he has quality performances and touches people’s hearts, he could win.
Predicted finish: 1^st-7^th

James Durbin
My favorite and the second of three people that I think could win. Obviously, there are the comparisons between him and Adam Lambert and even James mentioned he sometimes screams like him. What he needs to do is wow us like Adam did. If he does, he could do something Adam couldn’t, and that’s become the next American Idol.
Predicted finish: 1^st-8^th

Jordan Dorsey
The guy’s a bit of a jerk (he is strict teaching 5 year olds how to play the piano… turned down Scotty without even considering being nice about it) and he has a very average voice. He won’t make the Top 12. But if he does well he will get close.
Predicted finish: 13^th-20^th

Jovanny Bareto
The abs guy can certainly sing! He’s got a very latin voice which many people may like—not many people have appeared on this show with a latin-sounding voice. He could be anywhere from first eliminated to getting far in the Top 12. It’s all about how well he does.
Predicted finish: 10^th-18^th

Julie Zorilla
One of my favorites. She is so beautiful, so talented, that even if she doesn’t win, something good will come out of this for her, even if it’s a modeling gig. If she touches people’s hearts like the judges want her to, she will go VERY far.
Predicted finish: 3^rd-11^th

Karen Rodriguez
She’s a good singer—and I believe she’s the one that made to the auditions via her Myspace video. If that’s the case, kudos to her. She’s a great singer, but she won’t win. Just not enough starpower. But she could be a dark horse.
Predicted finish: 9^th-16^th

Kendra Chantelle
We haven’t seen much of her—that’s not good for Kendra. She’s got good looks, but so have many other early Top 24 cuts. I don’t expect a top 12 from her, just because of her lack of a fanbase.
Predicted finish: 14^th-22^nd

Lauren Alaina
My third possible winner! She is downright amazing. Her voice is so powerful. This show has not had a teen as good as her… period! If I had to pick one person who I think is going to win, it’s Lauren. She’s got the chops, the looks, and the starpower.
Predicted finish: 1^st-4^th

Lauren Turner
The maid turned singer might actually surprise some people. She’s pretty good, but she’s not great. I don’t expect the Top 12 for her. She hasn’t received enough airtime.
Predicted finish: 15^th-24^th

Naima Adedapo
Pronounced NYE-EE-MUH AH-DEE-DAH-PO, this girl can sing. She’s gotten a lot of airtime, she’s unique, and people will remember her. She’s almost a lock for the Top 12. The question is: Can she get to the Top 6?
Predicted finish: 6^th-13^th

Paul McDonald
Paul is very unique—a very raspy, soft voice, similar to today’s Rod Stewart. He didn’t receive airtime until the late Hollywood rounds which will hurt him. He doesn’t have too many fans, I’m afraid, to make the Top 12.
Predicted finish: 14^th-20^th

Pia Toscano
Hard to remember what she’s done or where she came from. But I know she’s got a great voice, great looks, and a bit of starpower. If she sings well, she’s in the Top 12.
Predicted finish: 11^th-17^th

Rachel Zevita
This year’s Tatiana Del Toro, I’m afraid. She’s too emotional and too dramatic. She’s gonna lose a few fans because of her dramatics. Her voice is ok, but she’s failed in the past to get to the Top 24, so you know she doesn’t have the best voice in the world.
Predicted finish: 12^th-18^th

Robbie Rosen
He really needs to quit using falsettos every 5 seconds in his songs—it’s annoying. If he can do that, he’s a lock for the Top 12. Young girls are always looking for a young cute guy, and this year, Robbie fits the mold (but with very little competition).
Predicted finish: 5^th-12^th

Scotty McCreery
Baby lock them doors and turn the lights down low… oh if I had a nickel for every time he has sang those lyrics…. Lol. This country kid has potential. He really needs to do a song outside his comfort range and wow us with it—i.e. take a rock song and make it country. If he does that, he’ll get in the Top 12. If not, it’ll be very close. He might get in on popularity alone, since he’s one of the young good-looking guys on the show this year, along with Robbie Rosen.
Predicted finish: 9^th-14^th

Stefano Langone
My fellow Washingtonian! I will be pulling for Stefano all the way. But I think he hasn’t really defined who he is yet, and that will be his downfall. I think he will be an early cut because of that.
Predicted finish: 18^th-24^th

Tatynisa Wilson
Like I said for Ashton, Tatynisa is one of those that will be close to making the Top 12. Between her and Ashton, whoever does better will get a Top 12 spot, and the other won’t.
Predicted finish: 10^th-16^th

Thia Megia
Sure, she’s 15, but I’m not extremely impressed with this girl—yet. She’s a good singer, but will she falter in the spotlight? We’ll have to wait and see. She’s a big question mark and could go out as soon as the first cuts or be one of the finalists. It’s too hard to tell. But I’ll go on a limb and say she makes it to the Top 12.
Predicted finish: 7^th-13^th

Tim Halperin
The girls should love this guy—heck even I know he’s good-looking. He’s got a great voice, too. I expect a Top 12 nod for him, just barely.
Predicted finish: 6^th-12^th

So, with all that said and done, here is my Top 12:
- Ashton Jones/Tatynisa Wilson
- Casey Abrams
- Clint Jun Gamboa
- Haley Reinhart
- Jacob Lusk
- James Durbin
- Julie Zorilla
- Lauren Alaina
- Naima Adedapo
- Robbie Rosen
- Thia Megia
- Tim Halperin

This is my new top 6 (in order):
1. Lauren Alaina
2. James Durbin
3. Jacob Lusk
4. Julie Zorilla
5. Casey Abrams
6. Robbie Rosen/Tim Halperin