'American Idol': Top 8 Power List!

Our sensitive chocolate chunk cookie had a few standout performances early on, but he's had trouble connecting to his songs, and was outwardly booed when Pia went home instead of him. (I know, I know, not his fault. But still: Who's really rooting for this cookie?)

The man who rudely reminded us how hard it is to take a look in the mirror (maybe we're just ugly, okay?!?) will be toast this week unless he stays on pitch and allows Seacrest to smush a hearty humble pie in his face during the introductions.

Lauren's performance quality hasn't been there since...well, maybe ever. The bubbly teen becomes a different, duller person once the music starts. That said, I love her huge voice and I'd love her to prove me wrong.

The hoarse whisperer will still be riding high on last week's wildly energetic, show-closing ''Folsom Prison Blues.'' Whether he'll go all-out crazy or creepy-sensitive for movie night is anyone's guess.

Our lil' growler needs to nail it this week, but for me (for you), there's more heart in one Haley verse than an entire Lauren Alaina song. I think she'll surprise people and stay longer than ''a minute,'' as J. Lo prescribed. (She meant this as a compliment!)

I found his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performance forgettable, but bassy Casey's due for an Idol moment this week. He's gotta prove there's a good reason he was saved, especially after Pia's exit.

Our gently weeping guitarist wasn't as hard-hitting as usual — on Rock Week, no less — but ladies love emotions and ladies love to vote. Keep the tears flowing, man. It's easy if you cry.

His country fan base is solid, and after the extra range he showed on last week's ''That's All Right Mama,'' Scotty may have picked up some non-country devotees as well.