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Though ratings for American Idol continue to drop, the talent on the show continues to carry the weight of the series and rise above it.  And, last night, Candice Glover gave one of the best performances in the history of the show and reminded viewers how good Idol CAN be when it does what it's supposed to . . . turn everyday singers into international superstars. As Steve Thompson explains, Candi

A lot of country fans were shocked last night when American Idol revealed that Janelle Arthur was one of the bottom two in this week's voting.  But, the country starlet was rescued by the fact that Burnell was the lowest vote-getter and was sent packing.  Now, six contestants remain and our Idol expert Steve Thompson looks ahead and handicaps the remaining hopefuls.

No ballads!  That was the order from the producers of American Idol last night as the Top 7 too the stage and belted out some of the biggest songs of rock and roll.  Who raised the roof and who was pulling up the rear?  WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson was tuned in and shares his weekly rankings!

Seven contestants remain on American Idol and odds are looking more and more like this is most definitely a girl's year to win.  Of the seven contestants remaining, five of them are female and just two are male.  And, let's be honest, Idol has had far more success with its female winners than it has its male champs anyway.  Is any Idol out there putting up the sales numbers and topping the charts

And then there were seven. On last night's American Idol results show, bilingual crooner Devin Velez was sent home and our Idol expert Steve Thompson was tuned in for all the drama . . .

It's a tried, tested and true American Idol theme.  And, last night, our remaining Idols, like so many in seasons before them, took on the songbook of Motown.  So, how did they do?  WBKR's Idol expert was tuned in and shares his thoughts about who will coast through to the Top 7 and who will be up for elimination.

Paul Jolley's run on American Idol is over.  The former WBKR Battle for the Big O finalist leaned last night that he was this week's lowest vote-getter and he was ushered off the show in 9th place.  WBKR American Idol expert, Steve Thompson, called the WBKR Waking Crew this morning to share his thoughts about Paul's departure and which of the remaining eight contestants is the favorite to win! Rea

Last night, the Top 9 on American Idol took the stage and tackled the Lennon/McCartney songbook.  Who stood out in the crowd and which contestants are in danger of landing in the bottom three?  Our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, tuned in to handicap the field and rank their performances.

WBKR's American Idol expert Steve Thompson absolutely nailed it yesterday as to what would happen on the show last night. In this brave new world of season twelve, we discover that this group of relative unknowns get to cover an Owl City song from the new movie The Croods. What can possibly be greater than that? Oh... You mean a career?

WBKR's American Idol expert, Steve Thompson is here. Taking a look at last night's episode featuring the top ten, Steve rates 'em in this countdown.

The field is set and three country singers have found themselves in American Idol's Top Ten.  Last night, the finalists were revealed and WBKR's Idol expert, Steve Thompson, was tuned in to rate and handicap the field!

Former Battle for the Big O finalist Paul Jolley took the mic last night in Las Vegas.  He's one of ten remaining male contestants gunning for five spots in the American Idol finals.  And, in an attempt to earn your votes at home, Paul belted out the Christina Aguilera/Blake Shelton duet "Just A Fool."  So, how did he do?  See for yourself here at WBKR.com, plus see our Idol expert Steve