This. I'm so tired of the judges babying Lauren. She has an amazing voice, but she is just NOT ready. She's not ready to be an American Idol. She needs more time and some experience. And then Hayley gives these great performances, works the stage, has so much personality in her voice and pushes herself and she doesn't get nearly as much recognition from the judges.
Haley is my pick to win the whole thing, but James was my favorite tonight. I hope they are the final 2, but I know Scotty or Lauren are gonna make that impossible.
01. James
02. Haley
03. Scotty
04. Lauren
05. Casey
06. Jacob
That's how I'd rank the performances. I think it's time for Jacob or Casey to go