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So we're down to 8 on Idol.

This is when it gets really good because we're finally down to the 8 who could actually win this thing or at least go on to be stars like non-winners Jennifer Hudson, Chris Daughtry or even Clay Aiken!

Here's what I think each of the final 8 need to do to make it to the final two:

BROOKE WHITE:
Brook has been excellent and mediocre all at the same time.  She has one week when she blows us away with a great performance and then dresses like the sun in a elementary school play and does a bad  "Here Comes The Sun".  She cannot afford even one more average performance.  She has to hit it out of the part EVERY time in order to maintain her fan base and keep up with the other leaders.  If not she could go in the next two weeks.

CARLY SMITHSON:
For me Carly has been the most over rated and under performing contestant of all!  She gets praises for songs that sound awful to my ear.  She has to break out this week or next if she's gong to survive.  Quick... what did she sing last week?  I don't know either.  Forgettable.

DAVID ARCHULETA:
Drop the "aw shucks" attitude when you get good comments - it's getting old.  David MUST find something else he can sing other than ballad's.  Yes those are amazing but even a one trick pony with a really good trick is just a one trick pony!

JASON CASTRO:
Honestly, I don't even know how he got this far!  He is about as good as any local bar band or Karaoke host but his looks take him further.  I am hoping to see him leave in the next week but to stay he needs to really rock one!  I mean blow away the rest one week just to prove he can.  So far, he's just a good middling act for the tour.

KRISTY LEE COOK:
Her friendship with Britney isn't much in the way of music industry currency these days so that's not an option.  She needs to embrace her country sound and really get it rockin'!  She's gone country because the judges said it was a good idea but she hasn't bought in yet!  She needs to buy a ticket to the and really ride it!  She's the only country option and there are a LOT of country fans out there!  If Chikeze had stuck to his southern sound he'd still be around!

MICHAEL JOHNS:
Michael is my sleeper pick to win the whole thing.  He was slow to start but he's hitting his stride at just the right time!  That being said he needs to keep picking songs that showcase his big voice.  One slip could do him in!

SYESHA MERCADO:
Here's another sleeper potential.  She needs to find a way to stand out though.  Maybe find a way to explore other sounds?  Some Nelly Furtado maybe?  I dunno but some how she has to stand out and show she could be a winner.  ALSO... please someone tell her to keep the hair curly.  Much better look if you ask me.

And finally,  my pick to win it all...

DAVID COOK:
He sounds great, he's kinda geeky cool and he can really play!  However, he has to stay fresh and current.  He can't just keep remaking songs or he'll end up as our beat boxer did last year - #2!  I also think he should just let loose and play his guitar!  Let's hear a solo dude!

Your thoughts?