The X Factor USA 12/21 Finale: Live Blogging, Telephone Numbers, Comments & Performances

The X Factor USA aired its season finale tonight, December 21, 2011.

Josh Krajcik, Melanie Amaro and Chris Rene sang their hearts out tonight as the final three competitors left were fighting for the X Factor crown and its top prize: A five-million dollar recording contract. Continue reading

VIDEO: Josh Krajcik Hallelujahs His Way To The Finals!

The X Factor USA aired its top 4 live show December 14, 2011. Josh Krajcik sang Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen as his second song.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS: LA said that lacked excitement for him and said his advice for Josh and the finals is to stop looking back and to look ahead to where he can go. Paula was crying and said Josh is the performer that opens up his heart and said he is the one to beat. She said he did a brilliant performance. Simon agreed with Paula. He said Josh came out with a great song, it was sincere and he thinks that song will put Josh into the finals. Nicole said that was like a beautiful prayer and that was a gift to all of us. Continue reading

VIDEO: Melanie Amaro Is A “Bloody Fantastic” Hero

The X Factor USA aired its top 4 live show December 14, 2011.

Melanie Amaro Sang Mariah Carey’s Hero as her first song.

VOTING NUMBERS: 1 855 843 9303 or Text VOTE to 9303
JUDGES’ COMMENTS: LA said it was really, really good but also called it predictable. He said his concern is that he didn’t feel her usual passion and love for the song. Nicole said she loved the song and it’s perfect and fitting for the woman that Melanie has grown to be. She said Melanie is inspiring to all. Simon said it wasn’t karaoke unlike Marcus and that’s how you put your stamp on it and make it original. He called in bloody fantastic. Continue reading

Simon Cowell Says The X Factor Is Down To Three Contestants, Rejects Marcus Canty

Rachel Crow did not make The X Factor semifinals because Nicole Scherzinger decided to send the vote on saving either her or Marcus Canty into Deadlock when she could have cast the final vote to save Rachel.

After the fact, Rachel’s mentor, Simon Cowell, spoke to reporters this week saying, “I think it’s quite clear that it’s down to three people now. And it’s Melanie, Josh and Chris.” Continue reading

VIDEO: Nicole Scherzinger Explains The Rachel Crow Elimination

Nicole Scherzinger was at the Grove today for an interview with Terri Seymour of Extra, one day after Nicole’s refusal to save Rachel Crow booted the 13 year old singer off of The X Factor. Nicole was there to explain why she refused to vote to save Rachel and was only too happy to report that Rachel has since been signed to Disney!! Continue reading

Rachel Crow Signed To Disney!

Rachel Crow Signed Disney

BREAKING NEWS: RACHEL CROW WAS SIGNED TO DISNEY ON FRIDAY!! 

Nicole Scherzinger was at the Grove today for an interview with Terri Seymour of Extra, one day after Nicole’s refusal to save Rachel Crow booted the 13 year old singer off of The X Factor. Nicole was only too happy to report that Rachel has since been signed to Disney!! [Update Note: We have since learned that the deal was with Columbia Records and Nickelodeon, click here for the story.] Continue reading

VIDEO: Rachel Crow Gets Voted Off Of X Factor USA

We had a shocking ouster of Rachel Crow on tonight’s episode of The X Factor USA (December 8, 2011) when Nicole Scherzinger was too indecisive on who to send home.

With the judges vote standing at 2-1 to send Marcus Canty home over Rachel, Nicole refused to vote, sending the decision into Deadlock. At that moment, the contestant with the lowest fan vote, Rachel was sent home. Continue reading