This week's Australian Idol verdict show has been and gone, with Amali the unlucky competitor booted out of the competition.

I think she was a tough unlucky, as based on performances this week alone, Marty was the fortunate one who probably should have gone, but alas, the Australian public voted him into the top 9.

Amali has a good run, but was out of her depth.  After all, she's only 16 - and has the world at her feet!  Good luck to her...

I'm very worried about Hayley - who for whatever reason is consistently in the bottom 2 or 3 each week.  If I hadn't made it clear yet, Hayley is my favourite (once Ngaiire was eliminated).  Maybe I should start voting for her, as it's clear I can't leave it to the Australian public to keep her safe from elimination each week!

So here are my updated Australian Idol rankings, based on my rating of each performance each week...

(Best) 6  5  4  3  2  1 (Worst)

So based on these ranking outlined above, here are my current standings:

1. Anthony - 17 points

2. Courtney, Daniel - 15 points

3. Ricki-Lee - 14 points

4. Hayley - 13 points

5. Casey, Chanel - 12 points

6. Emelia - 6 points

7. Marty - 4 points

So Anthony still leads the way, with Daniel and Courtney right on his tail a couple of points behind.

And lastly on the Australian Idol theme, check this out.  Apparently last seasons "rock chick", Kelly Cavuoto, went ballistic at this week's Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, including swearing at the TV every time last seasons winner, Guy Sebastian, appeared on a TV screen.  Yes, she's officially lost it folks.