Below is the live blogging of the show and the songs each contestant performed and their voting telephone numbers.

LIVE UPDATE:
8:03 Steve Jones tells us that not one, but two acts will be eliminated and going home this week!
8:04 Judges are introduced
8:08 Performances begin (see below)

The X Factor Top 11 Call Numbers:

Rachel Crow– I Believe by Yolanda Adams – 1 855 843 9301 or Text VOTE to 9301

Rachel dedicated her song to her adoptive parents. Rachel grew up in a crack house and was in a hospital after being abused and neglected. Rachel says she thanks her parents every day for having adopted her.
Watch Rachel perform below:

Marcus Canty –A Song for Mama by Boyz to Men 1 855 843 9302 or Text VOTE to 9302

Marcus gave thanks to his mother who made huge sacrifices for Marcus and his sister while they were growing up.
Watch Marcus perform below:

Melanie Amaro – The World’s Greatest by R. Kelly – 1 855 843 9303 or Text VOTE to 9303
Melanie gave thanks to God for all he has given her. She said everyone else has let her down at some point in life, including her parents with whom she did not always live. So, she learned to rely on God. After her performance, Melanie started speaking with a British Virgin Islands accent where she was born. The judges gave her a standing ovation and Nicole asked to give her a hug for showing her vulnerability.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH MELANIE’S PERFORMANCE HERE!

Chris Rene – Let It Be by The Beatles – 1 855 843 9304 or Text VOTE to 9304
Chris gave thanks to Tim Frye, the counselor at his rehab center who helped me become sober and become the man that he is.
WATCH CHRIS’ PERFORMANCE BELOW:



Lakoda Rayne – You Belong with Me– 1 855 843 9305 or Text VOTE to 9305
Paige dedicated her song to boyfriend Michael.
Hayley thanked her father for supporting her in her music dreams.
Dani dedicated the song to her grandmother.
WATCH LAKODA RAYNE’S PERFORMANCE BELOW:

LeRoy Bell – Angel – Sarah McLachlan – 1 855 843 9306 or Text VOTE to 9306

He dedicated the song to his mom because she was the one that was always there for him before she passed away. His mom was one of the reasons he tried for the X Factor because she did not believe he should give up.
WATCH LEROY’S PERFORMANCE BELOW:

Astro – 1 855 843 9307 or Text VOTE to 9307
Astro’s family all came to support him after his temper tantrum of last week (watch here). Astro is very appreciative of his family and fans. Astro said he is 15 and from Brooklyn, so, what do you expect from him?
CLICK HERE TO WATCH ASTRO’S PERFORMANCE

Drew – Skyscraper by Demi Lovato – 1 855 843 9308 or Text VOTE to 9308
Drew dedicated her song to her best friend, Shelby who has been by her side since second grade. After her performance, LA and Simon got into a heated fight with LA saying this song is too old for Drew.
WATCH DREW’S PERFORMANCE BELOW:

Josh Krajcik – Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones – 1 855 843 9309 or Text VOTE to 9309

Josh wanted to give thanks to his 13 year-old daughter, Rowan, who is his inspiration.
WATCH JOSH’S VIDEO OF WILD HORSES HERE!