By: Aby Batang

Hollywood, California - A lot of factors are to consider in winning the American Idol, or just to make it to the elusive top 2 of the hottest reality show in America. After the Top 13 was chosen last week, a lot of positive and negative vibrations were made. But how can their personal lives affect the voting trend?

• Kris Allen - Can his civil status change the minds of the voters? Do AI voters care?
• Adam Lambert - Gay issues, is this really a big thing? Kissing scandal anyone?
• Anoop Desai - Do fans care if he's not jiving with his song choice?
• Danny Gokey - Can a good record from audition to finals add a voting spice?
• Scott MacIntyre - Do voters care about their warm heart?
• Matt Giraud - Can an underdog be a superdog?
• Lil Rounds - Can a catchy name add more votes?

Whatever runs in the mind of the AI voters, a deserving contestant must win this game. After all, Judges can now save a 'bottom' hopeful. Deducting a little power to the voters, the new rule can really make a big twist to the story of American Idol Season 8.