Top 9 Power Rankings

As expected, Michael Sarver will grace us no longer with his, well, whatever he brought to the table.

Here's how I see the remaining nine stacking up, for now...

The Favorite
1. Adam Lambert - Too good not to be #1.

The Contenders
2. Danny Gokey - Safest bet to make the final two.
3. Kris Allen - I hate doing this, but he's steady and popular.
4. Allison Iraheta - Best of the ladies.

Contending To Contend
5. Anoop Desai - If he can bring some energy back next week...

Outside Looking In
6. Lil Rounds - Slipping a bit, but certainly not out of it.
7. Matt Giraud - He was good, but a Bottom 3 visit sure ain't.

Danger! Danger!
8. Megan Joy - I've heard she's pretty.
9. Scott MacIntyre - It's time to go.