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'American Idol': Top 6 Power List!

Annie Barrett's updated ranking of singers' likely strength with voters before they perform Queen songs; see who she thinks slipped, held steady -- and took a huge leap back up to No. 1
By Annie Barrett Updated April 24, 2012 at 09:10 PM EDT
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6. Elise Testone (Last week's ranking: 5)

Elise Testone, American Idol | She's got a unique voice and often ingenious phrasing, but lately Elise has admitted she's not a great fit for this particular reality show and…
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She's got a unique voice and often ingenious phrasing, but lately Elise has admitted she's not a great fit for this particular reality show and really seems to miss singing full versions of six-minute songs in clubs.

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5. Hollie Cavanagh (Last week's ranking: 7)

Hollie Cavanagh, American Idol | Last week she boldly took on Adele and Dusty Springfield — and somehow, it worked! Can she stay out of her own head and focus…
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Last week she boldly took on Adele and Dusty Springfield — and somehow, it worked! Can she stay out of her own head and focus on the fiy-ahhhh starting in her heart?

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4. Jessica Sanchez (Last week's ranking: 2)

Jessica Sanchez, American Idol | The technical genius may not be as creative and passionate as we were hoping. With so many girls left, she's really got to wow us…
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The technical genius may not be as creative and passionate as we were hoping. With so many girls left, she's really got to wow us this week.

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3. Joshua Ledet (Last week's ranking: 3)

Joshua Ledet, American Idol | The boy who takes us to church has been consistent for weeks — and may have picked up some of the Christian vote from Colton…
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The boy who takes us to church has been consistent for weeks — and may have picked up some of the Christian vote from Colton Dixon fans.

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2. Skylar Laine (Last week's ranking: 2)

Skylar Laine, American Idol | Girl can throw a party in 90 seconds — and always sounds great.
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Girl can throw a party in 90 seconds — and always sounds great.

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1. Phillip Phillips (Last week's ranking: 6)

Phillip Phillips, American Idol | After a few mediocre weeks, our favorite pawn shop employee blew everyone away with a rearranged Usher song on ''Now & Then'' night. Phillip's back!…
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After a few mediocre weeks, our favorite pawn shop employee blew everyone away with a rearranged Usher song on ''Now & Then'' night. Phillip's back! Phillip wants it, Ryan! Phillip's gotta have it! (And bonus: J. Lo wants and has gotta have Phillip too. Her daddy let her date?)

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