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Blue Springs Examiner - MO, USA - David Cook is safe for one more week.

The Blue Springs South High School graduate advanced to the next round of "American Idol" Wednesday after delivering a rocker version of Beatles hit "Eleanor Rigby" Tuesday.

His rendition of the song drew praise from all three judges, including the brutally honest Simon Cowell.

Cowell told a jubilant Cook, his performance was "brilliant."

"If this remains a talent competition rather than a popularity contest, you could win the whole thing," Cowell said to a noticably pleased Cook.

This is the second consecutive week Cowell has praised Cook. Last week, after Cook rocked out to "Hello" by Lionel Richie, Cowell said he loved the performance.