a5d2top 13 season 11 Ranking the top 13 ‘American Idol’ contestants: Phillip Phillips, Skylar Lane, Jessica Sanchez

American Idol: The Final 13: Clockwise from Top Center; Jermaine Jones, Erika Van Pelt, Jeremy Rosado, Skylar Laine, Jessica Sanchez, Deandre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Shannon Magrane, Colton Dixon. Heejun Han, Joshua Ledet, Elise Testone and Phillip Phillips, CR: Michael Becker / FOX. Every year, I’ve ranked the “American Idol” finalists as we enter the live finalist rounds. My results tend to be pretty mixed because unforeseen things happen. (Think Kris Allen or Jordin Sparks , who blossomed once the live finalist rounds started) Early favorites at this stage almost never win. (Think Justin Guarini. Chris Daughtry and Danny Gokey , to name a few)… >>

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