'Idol' axes 43 hopefuls in 1st round in Hollywood (AP)



AP - Hollywood was just a layover for the 43 hopefuls cut Tuesday during the first round of Hollywood Week on "American Idol." The 147 contestants plucked from nationwide auditions performed an a cappella song of their choosing on the Kodak Theatre stage with 104 singers advancing to the next step in the Fox singing competition.

That's disappointing for the axed. But it's part of the competition. It has got to be happen. Overall deserving should reach a long way.