Last week's Stevie Wonder tribute show on American Idol saw the exit of Melissa McGhee and the race between front runners Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee has tightened. According to Sportsbook.com, Daughtry's odds changed from 5-2 to 2-1,
and McPhee closed the gap, her odds improving from 4-1 to 7-2. Former top pick Ace Young continues to fall from favor, his odds fallingto 9-1 this week from 5-1 last week.

"Simon Cowell seems to like Chris Daughtry, and staying faithful to his rocker style seems popular with viewers so it's no surprise that bettors are backing him too," said Alex Czajkowski, Marketing Director, Sportsbook.com. "However, two weeks ago it seemed as if nothing would rock Ace Young from his perch but he's losing public support to the surprise of the judges which proves that anything can happen."

Mandisa, Taylor Hicks and Paris Bennett are holding their positions in the middle of the pack in the odds race, Mandisa and Hicks are both listed at 5-1 and Bennett is at 8-1.