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This week's odds proved to be completely on-target. We had an all-female bottom three with Karen Rodriguez, Haley Reinhart and Ashthon Jones. (Though I suspected Naima Adedapo would be the third girl in the mix instead of Karen.) Karen was first out, leaving Haley and Ashthon. And Ashthon was the first contestant eliminated from AI 10.

Sadly, Ashthon appeared to be the best cook in the mansion, as she gushed about fried chicken and mashed potatoes. She also gave a much better performance than several of those who get to stay in the mansion this week. Unfortunately for her, AI's over-production of the audition phase of the show put her at a huge disadvantage going into the finals.

Next week, unless Haley, Karen and Naima step up with much-improved performances, they will be in line for the next Bottom Three, and thus, elimination. Stay tuned!