We all know how the votes have been going on "American Idol," and we've seen some huge talents come and go during the season. But who does last year's winner think will take it all during this year's finale?

We'll give you a hint — they have a Y chromosome.

"I really like Jason Castro," Sparks told MTV News from the orange carpet at last weekend's Kids' Choice Awards. "I like his look, and I love his vulnerability. He goes out there, and if he messes up, he's just like, 'Oops.' But I like David Cook too. I think the guys are where it's at this year. I love you, girls — please don't get me wrong — and I could be totally wrong, because the show is so unpredictable."

But when pressed to go out on a limb and call this season's champ, Sparks demurred but eventually spilled the beans.

"It's going to be either David Archuleta or David Cook," she predicted, before saying that she ultimately believes David Cook — who was hospitalized after Tuesday's show — will be America's next "Idol."

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Jordin Sparks has made her mark in the music industry and now she will make her mark with Avon. Sparks, who was the youngest-ever winner of "American Idol" last year at 17, is teaming up with Avon's teen-focused Mark brand.

Sparks will be the first-ever spokesperson for the line's sales representatives. She's no stranger to the job as both her mother and grandmother worked as Avon sales reps and Sparks was a Mark sales rep when the brand launched in 2003.

According to People.com, Sparks said working with Avon was the first opportunity she had as a young woman to learn valuable business skills and earn money to pursue her dreams.

Starting this summer, Sparks will share her inspiration and advice with the Mark sales team and appear in the brand's catalogue, on its websites and in a national ad campaign.

Sparks will join actress Lauren Conrad, who as a star rep, has been the face of Mark since last fall.

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I usually start a lot of with the rumors on this blog, but there's a rumor that's floating around that needs to be nipped in the bud seeing that I know one of the people it involves. Mediatakeout.com is reporting that Jordin Sparks and R&B singer Steph Jones are reportedly dating. But unfortunately the major gossip site has this just all wrong.

Jordin and Steph have been friends for years and met way before the Idol frenzy started. Steph AKA Mr. Ordinary has a girlfriend named Shauna D. She's an aspiring pop star out of Los Angeles.

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MediaTakeOut.com has learned that American Idolstar Jordin Sparx is dating R&B singer, and Ludacris Protιgι, Steph Jones. Steph is best known for singing on the Ludacris hit song Celebrity Chicks.

Here's what In Touch Magazine is reporting:

The American Idol winner was recently spotted having dinner with rising R&B star Steph Jones, 24, after his performance at NYC's Spotlight Live. But, "they've been tight for a while," an insider tells In Touch. "They hung out after she sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, and throughout Grammy week. They do the red carpet separately at events and then meet up together inside."

They make a great looking couple...

Songstresses Christina Milian and Jordin Sparks have revealed how they stay charmed on a daily basis.

18-year-old American Idol winner Jordin said she also holds onto the past.

The winner of the sixth season of the singing competition said: "I have a blanket my grandmother made for me when I was born. I take it with me all the time."

Jordin added: "A couple of years ago, I ripped it in two so I could have it with me and have it at home."