In the bottom for the fourth time and unable to be saved by the judges for a change in The X Factor Season 1 Episode 24, Marcus Canty was finally eliminated. Tonight the finalists sing two songs each.
Josh Krajcik
Song: Uninvited with Alanis Morissette
LA: Surreal. Natural pairing.
Paula: Couldn’t think a better way to open this competition.
Simon: Little intimidated. 8 out of 10.
Nicole: Giving and wonderful.
Chris Rene
Song: Complicated with Avril Lavigne
Nicole: A little shaky.
Paula: Energy and relevance.
Simon: Felt the total joy and confidence. That could be a record.
LA: Really at home.
Melanie Amaro
Song: I Believe I Can Fly with R Kelly
LA: A little overshadowed.
Nicole: Best that she could in that key.
Paula: (Trying to talk while some morons keep chanting Melanie so you can’t hear her.)
Simon: Incredible duet. Fantastic version of the song.
Josh Krajcik
Song: At Last by Etta James
LA: Such a rock star. Just like I first envisioned you.
Paula: Great job tonight.
Simon: All about you, what we liked about you in the first place.
Nicole: So proud of you.
Chris Rene
Song: Young Homie (Original)
Nicole: Thank you so much for that gift.
Paula: You are magic. (And Paula needs a pill.)
Simon: That was your $5 million song.
LA: Poured all of yourself into that song.
Melanie Amaro
Song: Listen by Beyonce
LA: $50 million performance.
Nicole: You empowered me.
Paula: Stellar performance.
Simon: You’ve proved some of the greatest singers in this world are from this country.
Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of The X Factor Season 1 Episode 26, where we will find out who The X Factor Season 1 winner is, which airs Thursday at 8/7c on Fox.