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David Cook should be the next American Idol. Why? Consistency. Even though Simon dissed his first performance of Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the Wolf”, I still found it very entertaining. Then in true playoff fashion, he pulls it off in the last half with his rendition of The Who’s “Baba O’Reilly”. Simon welcomes him back into the competition, although it’s obvious the guy never left. A part of me wants him to come in 3rd Place, just so he can fall into the “Daughtry Curse” where AI losers prove to be far more succesful than that season’s winner. On top of being the most talented of the bunch, I think what also draws me to David Cook is that he’s the least annoying contestant. Wish I could say the same for David Archuleta. Don’t get me wrong — this kid did his thing tonight. He’s got the chops and great song choice. As a performer, he’s just okay. As a pop idol persona, he bores the living crap out of me! I have no doubt in my mind that he will be in the top 2, if not the overall winner. He has obviously won the hearts of the tween set. I’m also a little tired of his “aww, shucks” attitude after every judging. It annoyed me when Melinda Doolittle did it last season, and frankly, he has overdone it at this point. Syesha Mercado has a beautiful voice and has come ever so far in this competition, but let’s face it — I doubt she has the fans to overcome these guys. The weakest link of the evening — no suprise here — is undoubtedly Jason Castro. Bob Marley’s “I Shot The Sheriff” is definitely not AI Finale material, nor is it a song that should be remixed from the original. I’m a Marley fan, but bad choice all around. If Jason were on Dancing With The Stars, I’d be giving him a ‘5′ for that performance. Horrible. Then the resident hippie decides to really bring it home with his version of “Tamborine Man”. Yikes. We all knew you were a pothead, Jason, but you’ve never given us a reason to question your judgment until tonight. Like Simon said, pack your bags, ’cause you’re definitely going home this week. Then again, this IS American Idol. That crappy performance could’ve bought him a chance to advance to the final. Tomorrow’s final will be judged like all AI finals in the past — by the popular vote. If only it were that easy in the presidential race!

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