SPOILER ALERT!!! Tonight's blog entry will reveal the contestant being sent home from "American Idol." Don't read any further if you don't want to know the results.

10 p.m. – Simon makes the announcement about the judges' save and they save "Big Mike!"

Whoa, that was close!!!!

9:57 p.m. – Seacrest no need to make America feel bad by reminding us that both Mike and Andrew are fathers trying to make a better life for their kids.

And the one who is safe is .. Andrew!

WHAT?!?!?!?

I did not see that one coming at all!!!

"Big Mike" sings "This Woman's Work" while his wife sobs in the audience. Will the judges save him?

9:48 p.m. – Before we find out who is going home, we are treated to Rihanna singing her new single, "Rock Star 101." She certainly looks it in that get up. Gotta love the black, one-piece rubber suit thingie.

Hey, one of Rihanna's back-up dancers looks like MamaSox's little sister!

So we are to believe that Rihanna plays the guitar now? Sure, why not.

The pyrotechnics are off the hook with this performance, and the audience is loving it. You better work Ri-Ri!

9:32 p.m. –I love David Archuleta (I've interviewed him, and he's just as nice as can be), but I'm not sure we needed him back this season to sing "Imagine."

He does sound great, but his appearance makes me just miss past seasons of this show all the more. Remember back when the majority of the contestants could really sing and perform?

OK, I take it back. It's really good to see Arch on the piano and back on the "Idol" stage if for no other reason that to help us "Imagine" a better show!

It's been two seasons since his, and he has grown as an artist. Looking forward to hearing his next album.

We get Arch off, and the lights dim. Lee Dewyze is up first. He is instructed to head to the far side of the stage.

"Big Mike" Lynche is up next, and he looks like he is about ready to bust out of his shirt a la The Hulk. Mike has to start another group, and he looks a little shell-shocked. I do not like the direction this is headed!

Casey James gets sent to stand with Lee. Aaron Kelly has to go stand next to "Big Mike." Likewise, Tim Urban heads over to hang out with Casey and Lee.

That leaves Andrew Garcia to join Aaron and "Big Mike." One of the group of three is safe, and the other is bottom three. Clearly it's "Big Mike," Aaron and Andrew.

The person who gets sent back to safety is Aaron. WHAT?!?!?!

Andrew or "Big Mike" is headed home. Stunned, I am.

9:23 p.m. – All three of the girls are safe, and they are looking mighty happy. Katie looks shocked when Seacrest reveals that Adam Lambert will be next week's mentor.

Yeah, I'm stunned, too.

Kara's artist (who knew she had artists?) Jason Derulo performs his hit single "In My Head," and he sounds so much better than Usher did last week. He also gives Usher a run for the money in the performance department.

You might need to watch your back Ursh, 'cause that was hot!

9:15 p.m. –Tim Urban is always feeling good. That dude is just always about the fun vibe.

First up is Siobhan Magnus, and we get to hear from Kara as to why she was confused by Siobhan's performance. After the nationwide vote, Ryan brings her down to the center of the stage. That could mean anything.

Next up is Crystal "MamaSox" Bowersox and Ryan brings her down for to the center of the stage also. Stop playing with our minds Seacrest!!!

He then brings Katie Stevens to the center of the stage and keeps up the appearance that they are the bottom three. Stop with the foolishness, Ryan! MamaSox gets sent back as she is safe.

That leaves Siobhan and Katie left and guess what – they are safe too! Way to try and work the drama Seacrest.

9:05 p.m. – Sounds like "Idol Gives Back" is going to be offering up some great auction items, though I definitely would not want one of Simon Cowell's tight T-shirts.

The gang is all decked out in black and white and singing the songs of Lennon and McCartney. I am still nervous about Seacrest's assertion that producers are claiming a shocker.

My colleague and fellow "Idol Chatter" bud Michelle Wright had predicted a possible use of the judges' save tonight. It might could happen folks, though I doubt it.

9:51 p.m. – OK, MamaSox is even cooler in my book for recognizing the Lee Dewyze/Danny Gokey resemblance!

The contestants tease Lee and Andrew for their closeness. I think it's cute. Lee needs to up the confidence even more and stop thinking he sucks so bad. I mean, yeah, this season pretty much sucks, but he shouldn't carry all of the responsibility on his shoulders.

His "Hey Jude" is accompanied by a bagpipe? Seriously?!?!?

Was he trying to top MamaSox with the strange duet? Ellen cracked me up when she mentioned the "guy who got separated from his parade." LOL!

Kara calls him hot. Simon keeps it real and calls it out for the utter foolishness that was the bagpipe. I think we have just seen the extent of Lee's risk-taking.

9:37 p.m. – Sibohan Magnus gets called out for being "weird."

I so agree.

Her version of "Across the Universe" starts out rough for me. She looks great but sounds nasally to me. Overall, I was bored. Folks keep wanting her to be the female version of Adam Lambert this season and to me, she couldn't even carry his guy liner.

At least she let go of the screech this time around. The judges are still loving her, though.

She gets a little teary eyed talking about her sister, but I loved the look on Simon's face while she was talking. I am gonna miss him so much!

9:25 p.m. – That couple from "Bones" is in the audience next to Lacey Brown.

Now that we have that out of the way, Casey Jones sings "Jealous Guy," and dude does have some beautiful hair. He goes for the curly tendrils tonight, and I am jealous of that 'do!

I like him and the acoustic guitar. There is something about Casey that goes beyond the cuteness factor. He definitely has talent, though I am not sure what an album from him would be like.

It was a strong performance from him.

9:12 p.m. – That dude Ernie who played with MamaSox is going to have his phone ringing off the hook now.

Me thinks everyone on "Idol" has a crush on Tim Urban. How could you not? He's freakin' adorable!

"All My Loving" actually turns out to be a good song choice for him. Light, fun, and catchy.

But let's be real here: At this point, that kid could sing the ABCs and he would still get votes. My mother groans that "Tim needs to go home," but he seems almost invincible.

His hair supposedly looks more like a Beatles  'do this week, but to me it just looks like it does every week. Simon even praises him for his performance this week.

Clearly, the "deer caught in the headlights" style of performance works for him.

9 p.m. – Mike lifted someone up in the air again. I am so over that.

Crystal Bowersox's hometown is so proud of her, and they should be. She is kicking butt this season.

MamaSox's little boy is a cutie. I think it's cool that she and Lee Dewyze stood next to each other during the Chicago tryouts. That's a great story to retell when they are the final two standing.

Wow, did I just prophesize?

Her "Come Together" sounded great, even with her having a cold. I'm sick to death of her blowing everyone away each week. If this chick released an album tomorrow, I would buy it. I can't say that about anyone else on the show.

I love, love, love me some MamaSox.

8:46 p.m. – I am glad that Andrew is having fun, but dude you need to focus on trying to run.

"Big" Mike Lynche seems like a great guy though I am not sure how I feel about his singing family being called the "Lynche Mob."

His version of "Eleanor Rigby" is classic Mike at this point. Say what you will about this dude's singing, but he knows how to work a performance. He's a big dude, with a big personality and I suspect a big ego to match.

But when he takes to the stage, he's going to do him regardless. Like Crystal Bowersox, he knows who he is as an artist and he stays in his lane.

Work it out Boo.

P.S. Way to work in mad shout outs to "Glee," a show I heart so much!

8:35 p.m. – Does everyone get a hug after their performance? I guess so.

Andrew Garcia is cool, but I really need him to step up his game. We all had such high expectations, and he has not done his best. His hair is looking crazy tall tonight.

His version of  "Can't Buy Me Love" was supposed to be rousing, I am guessing, and yet it came off as weird to me. I wasn't sure whether I was supposed to be swing dancing or what, but the arrangement was not at all what I expected.

I agree with Kara that I wanted to love it. I really did.

8:23 p.m. – Wow. That backstage with Aaron was painful. He said he still feels confident, but he looks like he is about to cry.

Next up is Katie Stevens, and we learn that she has been getting lots of prom date requests and likes to do the "Single Ladies" dance. That is soooooo 2008.

She sings "Let It Be," and I am loving her! She looks great, and she sounds awesome. She's done a version that is more R&B- and gospel-tinged. Well done, young Katie!

8:11 p.m. – They call Aaron "Yoda?" That's kind of funny.

I like having the contestants talk about him. He's singing "The Long and Winding Road" which I heart so much.

Is it me, or does it sound like young Aaron's voice is changing? It seems a little bit more gravelly. I have the pleasure of watching with my parents who are visiting for the week (that's a whole other blog), and my mom is crushing on Aaron.

She "liked the way he made the song his own." Sorry Mom, but it didn't thrill me. I agree with the judges that it was kind of slow and boring. He tried to stay faithful to the original, and it seemed very safe.

I like that he tried to answer Kara back, and she had to tell him "Sweetie, use the microphone." Simon is back to the "old-fashioned" remark, and that got a huge "boo" from someone in the audience.

8:05 p.m. – Awwwwww.

I was hoping that Paul McCartney would mentor this week, but at least we had a video of him wishing the contestants well.

Aaron Kelly will be up first. Can't wait.

I can't imagine more of an opportunity to be snarky than tonight's Lennon-McCartney songbook theme.

Last week's ousted contestant, Didi Benami, reportedly has been slamming the judges for their inconsistent critiques, and I have to say that I am with her on that. Be original, but don't make  it too much your own, etc.

The show just started, and Ryan Seacrest is in the control room. This whole backstage thing is cool, but could get old real quick.

Could the judges be dressed any crazier?

Here we go!

I am very suspicious of Tuesday night's "American Idol."

There has been no announcement of who, if anyone, will be acting as a mentor for the Top 9 when they take on the songs of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It makes me wonder if Sir Paul is going to pop up, or maybe Ringo Starr who released a new album not very long ago (McCartney released a live album in 2009).

How cool would it be to have the group mentored by a Beatle? They would be such a lucky bunch and I imagine that they will all freak out if that's the case.

We will just have to wait and see!

Highlights of the evening for me included Andrew Garcia's spicy mama taking on Simon and Usher's very pointed advice to the contestants. Now that's how you mentor, Miley Cyrus!

MamaSox was hot, as always, and we saw the return of Andrew Garcia as a viable contestant. Overall, I think the gang did better this week than last. Maybe there is hope for this season yet (please, please)?

Your thoughts?