At last we say ciao bella! to Haley Scarnato- Idol's own resident derriere shaker. And finally the world begins to make sense again (now if only Sanjaya would follow suit)...

Haley should feel really good about her showing. Her cute factor got her a lot farther than other, more talented, contestants. Could a Neutrogena or Maybelline ad be far behind? Perhaps a stint on Broadway?

Most of the contestants were lucky to survive a dismal Latin night unscathed. No one turned in a fabu performance which will make this week's country music theme night all the more important.

Given the contestants strengths, country music night could be a make or break night for many. Last year, Chris Daughtry stole my heart with his surprisingly tender rendition of Keith Urban's "Making Memories of Us" (and I do not like country music). But I worry about how our soul-inspired, R&B powerhouses Lakisha and Melinda will fare. It will undoubtedly be a challenge to find the right song for their voices. I say steer clear of the modern Shania Twain and LeAnn Rimes tunes and look to old school country songs like Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man" or a great Patsy Cline tune. Just don't come out in a boot and hats, please.

It could be a great night for Chris Richardson who can do that nasally singing that lends itself well to country tunes. Jordin can probably find a tune that is fun (Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots are Made for Walking" perhaps?) and sing the straw out of it. And with a hit, she could possibly launch herself to the front of the pack.

What Blake will choose, I can't predict - Johnny Cash or Elvis maybe (though either choice seems more likely for Phil). As for Sanjaya - let's hope country music spells this end of that circus act.

Songs I DO NOT want to hear tonight:

I Hope You Dance

God Bless the Broken Road

Red Neck Woman

Anything by Carrie Underwood or the Dixie Chicks