"American Idol" said good-bye to one of its strongest rock singers from Season 11 on Thursday night.
(SPOILER: This story contains the elimination result of "Idol.")
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"Weird. This is weird," remarked Elise Testone, after she learned that she was going home.
The 28-year-old won't be out of "Idol's" embrace any time soon. She's going on the "American Idol" tour this summer.
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Now, just five singers remain in the competition - Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez, Skylar Laine and Hollie Cavanagh.
The Bottom 3 on Thursday included Elise, Hollie and Skylar. Hollie and Elise made up the Bottom 2.
"American Idol" returns next Wednesday on FOX.
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