American Idol Recap: The Top 24's Pros, Cons, and Forays Into Wizard Hair

Ashley Rodriguez

Pros: Voice is enjoyable and pop-ready; enjoys the groomed appeal and well-straightened hair that a trained chanteuse like Victoria Beckham can appreciate.

Cons: Looks a lot like Jordin Sparks. We already have a Jordin Sparks, Ashley. It was Jordin Sparks. And arguably still is. Needs to play up the hair swoop and go for an Aaliyah revival.

Crystal Bowersox

Pros: An actual Idol anomaly who will play any instrument you give her. Guitars. Harmonica. Pipe organ. A condemned bassoon. A basketball with a horn. A pizza. A poisoned kazoo. She will play a poisoned kazoo.

Cons: Seems uncomfortable in front of the judges, like she's just in this for the music. Dogshit, my dear.

Katie Stevens

Pros: Has Randy's favorite quality -- she's only 16 or something! And can you believe this -- she can sing! Like oil and vinegar, those two qualities!

Cons: Lacks identity (which is real motif this year). I understand she wears jeans some of the time. Go with that, I guess.

Lilly Scott

Pros: First contestant this season to have wizard hair. Is memorable for that reason.

Cons: Can't win on just memorability. Will hit the skids with viewers once the Manic Panic shortage hits the states.

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