Randy said he was worried because Aaron was so young but he did a good job. Ellen said his voices were beautiful. Kara says he was good though not as strong as last week but she thinks he'll be back. Simon said he didn't have conviction and the vocals toward the ends were corny. But Simon, who's already emotionally checking out, gives points to the teeny bopper for trying hard.

Next up is Casey James singing a flat and lifeless version of Blue Skies. It was a real snoozer. Randy calls it his worst performance ever and points out it was pitchy till the end. Ellen said it felt stiff. Kara said he took too long to warm up to the material and when he finally did, he sounded like a lamb. Huh? Simon calls him out for being uncomfortable and awkward. And it's clearer who's going home tomorrow night.

Crystal Bowersox, who finally brushes her hair and wears a pretty dress, sings The Summer Wind. At first she seemed to be trying too hard to be sultry and I could barely hear her. But as usual overall she did an amazing job. Randy calls the performance a little sleepy. Ellen tells her to loosen up but says she loves all the different colors in the Crystal rainbow. Kara rightly points out that Crystal's out of her element, but neverthless she still likes it. And Simon calls the first half too jazzy, and points out the obvious: she's had two "ok" weeks and needs to bring it home.

Mike Lynche delivered his soulful swagger to The Way You Look Tonight. It was clear that Mike felt at home with this material and up to this moment in the show he's tonight's standout. Randy calls his arrangement terrific, Ellen says he sounded smooth and good. Kara said he took them for a journey, and Simon announces that he's back in the game.

Closing the show is Chicago fav Lee Dewyze delivering a rockin version of That's Life. And just like that, he owned the night. Ellen said if this were the last night of the contest, he'd go home the winner. Kara tells him he can win this thing he just needs to believe in himself. And Simon calls him incredible.

We'll see them all again tomorrow, when I'm betting we'll say our final goodbyes to Casey.

Nicki R. is a Southern girl living in the big city of Chicago. She loves quiet evenings at home watching horror films with her dogs Jezebelle and Zombie. Check out her blog, Hey, Look Behind You!