‘Crystal has been a favorite for many, many weeks,’ the host says of Bowersox. By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Matt Elias Ryan Seacrest Photo: MTV News Did Lee DeWyze have one of those oft-discussed, ever-elusive “moments” during “Hallelujah” on Tuesday night? Was Crystal Bowersox’s soulful take on “Maybe I’m Amazed” enough to guarantee her safe passage to next week’s show? And why have the judges spit such cold-blooded criticism at Casey James after tolerating his cowboy-cool shtick for months? These were among the many questions coming out of Tuesday’s penultimate performance show , and anyone who can successfully answer them has a good chance to predict which of these top-three finalists will get the heave-ho and which will make it into the top-two face-off next week. “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest is pretty sure he knows at least one-half of the dynamic finale duo, as he told MTV News over the weekend. “Crystal has been a favorite for many, many weeks,” he said at KISS-FM’s Wango Tango concert in Los Angeles. “So I would expect that, based on her track record, she’ll be in that final competition, that final show.” That echoes Adam Lambert’s stance . The season-eight runner-up had picked Bowersox to win the entire competition, citing her “anti-establishment rebelliousness.” While Seacrest didn’t go so far as to announce his selection to take home the “Idol” crown, he did hint who he thinks will occupy the other slot in this year’s top two. “Then it’s Lee and Casey,” he said. “I don’t know. I think that Lee’s got a big fanbase.” Ever the reality-show politician, Seacrest then added, “My guess could be Crystal, Lee or Casey.” Who do you think will face off in the finale next week? Let us know in the comments! Get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos Arrested ‘American Idol’ Contestants ‘American Idol’ Season Nine Performances
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