So far, so good

Tonight was the first edition of "American Idol: Let's Cut the Bullshit and Name the Top 12 Already." I like the way they're narrowing down this year, as the first phase of Idol gets a bit tedious what with the dramatic, touching family stories and Paula's rambling. After much ado, it was revealed that the first three Idols are Alexis, Michael and Danny. I was hoping adorable Anoop would make it through despite his meh rendition of Monica's "Angel of Mine," but Amuricah decided the oil rig roughneck was better than the brown man with the strange, scary sounding name. Figures. I adore Danny, (good singer! recent widower! the whole package!) Plus he's a dead ringer for Robert Downey Jr. in the pre-crack, pre-prison days. (Think "Back to School.") And I totally love Alexis, who is from my hometown (Memphis, represent!) and a single mom at 21. Awww. The best news is that crazy-ass Tatiana was voted off the island. Thank God I don't have to watch her anymore.