I don't Allison is a front runner in the competition. I know that she has had a couple of good performances, but I couldn't tell you what they were. Maybe the first couple weeks of phone in votes? Other than that she really hasn't impressed me. For the type of singer that the judges keep telling her that she is there have been others from past seasons that were better. Gina from two years ago and Carly from last year were rockers. They were older, but they were also better. And I don't think Allison's plastic looking pink hair is doing her any favors, either. Every time I see her the pink hair combined with her facial shape and button nose reminds me of a pink haired troll doll or Wishnik. Remember them?

And when I say Li'l looks matronly I don't think it has anything in my mind to do with weight and build. I voted for Mandisa every week the year she was on. I love her. Li'l just carries herself like somebody's mom.

Maybe the reason the producers are trying to inject some personality into the contestants is that they're all so doggone reserved and polite. Too even keeled to build up the kind of drama we've seen in years past.