Handing Out The American Idol Superlatives

With the Top 13 about to sing their heart out on stage this week, I thought it was only fitting to give my predictions for this upcoming season!

Most Likely to Get the Sympathy Vote: Scott MacIntyre

I think this is one time in Scott’s life where he should be thankful he’s blind. Because vocally speaking, he would not have made the top 13 without having inspiring others out there "to continue to pursue their dreams despite their disabilities." That angle is just too enticing for producers to attract more viewers.

Most Likely To Be This Year’s Sanjaya: Anoop Desai

Now vocally, he’s much stronger than Sanjaya, and maybe it’s wrong to compare one Indian to another. But Anoop has a certain appeal to him that most can agree, is kind of like Sanjaya’s. And he can certainly ride the Slumdog Millionaire wave and gain a large fan base through that popularity, and his witty sense of humor.

Contestant Who Simon Loves But I Just Don’t See The Talent: Lil Rounds

Every year, there’s always a contestant that wows the judges, and I’m left confused at whether or not we’re watching the same person. In the past, I would say Fantasia fell under this category, and Lil Rounds is no different. There’s no doubt that the girl can sing, but is her voice unique and does she bring something different to the table? I don’t believe so, but Simon apparently loves her.

Most Likely To Gain Momentum As The Contest Progresses: Matt Giraud

Again, the judge’s comparison to Eliot Yamen is valid when you look at Matt’s talent. His voice is incredibly smooth and soulful, and I can definitely see him making a case for gradually picking up steam throughout and potentially winning it all.

Most Likeable: Danny Gokey

Danny has the whole package in this competition—great vocals, tragic backstory (his wife died right before he tried out), and really likeable demeanor. So there’s no reason not to root for this guy. Something tells me he’s going to be the David Cook of the competition—maybe not the best performance each week, but consistently performing well each time.

Most Unique: Megan Joy

OK, so she has a hippie-style and an arm full of tattoos. That alone might have landed her a ticket into the Top 13, because like Lil Rounds, I do not see the fascination with this girl (At least Lil can actually sing though). The two songs she chose in her previous live performances weren't really hard vocal songs (Put Your Records On and Black Horse & Cherry Tree), so she might struggle to stay in this competition.

Most Likely To Get A Record Deal Regardless: Adam Lambert

Adam doesn’t even have to open his mouth to look like a true rockstar. In fact, I can’t remember anyone on previous seasons of American Idol who looked more ready to be a star than him. One thing I’m not truly sold on is his high-pitched voice, but he does have the chops to sing, and there’s no question he has the look, so he’ll probably gain some notoriety from this Idol gig.

Most Likely To Get Eliminated First: Alexis Grace

Alexis was fortunate to be a part of a weak female group in the first of three rounds of 12, and easily found herself into the Top 13. She probably would have had a hard time making it through in any other group, so I wouldn’t be shocked if she was one of the first to go.

Who I’d Like to See Win It All: Jorge Nunez

How can anyone not find him adorable?! Jorge definitely justifies why the Idol producers made the trip down to Puerto Rico (they only took 8 people from the region), and with his Latin vibe, humble personality, and unique presence in American Idol, I’m rooting for him to win it all—probably because I’d just like to see his reaction when he does!