Neco Star, who really impressed me with his great tone on "I Only Have Eyes for You," up next on "American Idol." He's easily through I think, judges are trying to pretend he's not through -- oh wow, surprise, they cut him! Tell him he needs more time to develop who he is. 
 Clayton Farhat, Caleb Johnson -- also cut. No big surprise, the judges have to be brutal at this stage. 
 Elise Testone next, does a nice rendition of "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World" as her final song. She makes it to the top 24; seems very down-to-earth, like her. 
 Agree? Disagree? Tell us in the comments below, or on Twitter using #ndidol.

Neco Star, who really impressed me with his great tone on "I Only Have Eyes for You," up next on "American Idol." He's easily through I think, judges are trying to pretend he's not through -- oh wow, surprise, they cut him! Tell him he needs more time to develop who he is. Clayton Farhat, Caleb Johnson -- also cut. No big surprise, the judges have to be brutal at this stage. Elise Testone next, does a nice rendition of "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World" as her final song. She makes it to the top 24; seems very down-to-earth, like her. Agree? Disagree? Tell us in the comments below, or on Twitter using #ndidol.

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