Hollywood, California - After the surprising announcement of American Idol host Ryan Seacrest on the new rules of the show, a lot of speculations arises. The rule - allows Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara Dioguardi to band together, override the public's vote and save an eliminated contestant on one occasion this season. If and when immunity is granted to the lowest vote-getter, no contestant will be ousted that night, which will result in a double-elimination the following week.

One of the Season 8's favorite is Anoop "Noop Dog" Desai. Even if his Michael Jackson performance is a bit off note and lacks originality, the native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina managed to 'steal' a numerous number of votes to save him on the recent elimination and moving him onto the top 11.

But with an ever-growing band of fans who call themselves "Anoop's Troop," who coined the nickname "Noop Dog" and come to "Idol" tapings toting handmade signs, Desai may not have a problem staying in the competition. He's already an underdog, having been eliminated in February only to be given a second chance in March's wild-card round, where he was almost cut again.

Will the judges save him if ever he will be placed in the bottom rank? With my own opinion, the answer is a big yes!