No. 4) Syesha Mercado has placed last or next-to-last in every poll to date, yet has steadily increased her vote count over the past six weeks. Can she survive another round

TVGuide.com readers rate Syesha: "She's the only girl in the competition now, and she's the only girl that deserves to be in the competition now." (kimberlyanne89)

TVGuide.com readers rate Syesha: "She will have a great career - on Broadway - unless she wows us with more modern-sounding numbers in the weeks to come." (Darcey)

No. 3) Jason's placing on the Power Rankings has been a see-saw as of late. This week he dropped two points to just under 10 percent.

TVGuide.com readers rate Jason: "It takes personality, charisma, a unique style and good vocals [to win Idol]. Jason excels in all these categories." (lisalexo) 

TVGuide.com readers rate Jason: "He has as much charisma as a washcloth. Jason has to go!" (heidit) "Too one-dimensional." (bangle)

No. 2) David Archuleta reversed a two-week slide by boosting his vote tally to 22.8 percent. Is it the start of a final run for the title

TVGuide.com readers rate David A.: "He's so 'cute' and humble. He has a really good voice, as well. (kevin) "Archuleta! Cook is so arrogant, I just want to slap him." (dorkyderk)

TVGuide.com readers rate David A.: "He has such a great voice, but I'm just not interested in what he sings -  [and] I usually rally behind the best pure singer." (sarah)

No. 1) David Cook is holding strong, garnering his best-ever numbers - 62.4 percent of your vote - when it's needed most.

TVGuide.com readers rate David C.: "Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken and Melinda Doolittle possess the best voices that ever graced the Idol stage, but David Cook's whole approach is original." (Pisces228)

TVGuide.com readers rate David C.: "David Archuleta is the next Idol. Cook is soooooo boring." (badazztyler)