In a dramatic LIVE results show, Sweet Suspense, one of Simon Cowell's Groups and Rachel Potter, one of Kelly Rowland's Over 25s, were eliminated on THE X FACTOR. Tonight, host Mario Lopez announced early in the broadcast that Sweet Suspense had the fewest votes following last night's performance show, and they were eliminated immediately. Khaya Cohen and Rachel Potter received the next fewest votes and the judges - Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio - listened to the two acts battle it out in "The Final Showdown" sing-off. After an emotional deliberation, Potter was sent home.
Earlier in the show, actress and recording artist Selena Gomez ("Getaway," "Spring Breakers") performed her hit single, "Slow Down," from her album, "Stars Dance," and Fifth Harmony returned to THE X FACTOR stage and performed their hit single, "Me and My Girls."
THE X FACTOR continues on Wednesday, Nov. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), as the Top 10 Finalists perform songs by U.K. artists on British invasion night. On Thursday, Nov. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), another act will be sent home, and the world's biggest boy band, One Direction, returns to THE X FACTOR stage for the world debut performance of their single, "Story of My Life," from their highly anticipated new album, "Midnight Memories." With two albums to date, "Up All Night" and "Take Me Home," the boys have sold more than 35 million records worldwide and have achieved a total of 64 No. 1 songs. One Direction made their movie debut in 2013 with their global No. 1 box office hit 3-D concert movie, "One Direction: This Is Us." On Nov. 25, the band will release their third studio album, "Midnight Memories," which includes the worldwide smash hit, "Best Song Ever" and the current single, "Story Of My Life." The album, out Nov. 25, is available for pre-order now at: http://smarturl.it/MidnightMemoriesiT.
THE TOP 10 FINALISTS ARE:
GIRLS, MENTORED BY Demi Lovato
Khaya Cohen Age: 16
Hometown: New York, NY
Keep up with Khaya at:
Twitter: @Khaayaa0
Facebook: www.facebook.com/khaayaa0
Rion Paige Age: 13
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Keep up with Rion at: Twitter: @MissRionPaige
Facebook: www.facebook.com/singerrionpaige
Ellona Santiago Age: 17
Hometown: San Lorenzo, CA
Keep up with Ellona at: Twitter: @ellonasantiago
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ellonamusic
BOYS, MENTORED BY Paulina Rubio
Josh Levi Age: 15
Hometown: Houston, TX
Keep up with Josh at: Twitter: @joshleviworld
Facebook: www.facebook.com/joshleviworld
Carlito Olivero Age: 24
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Keep up with Carlito at:
Twitter: @carlitosway89
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Carlito/199047983457651
Tim Olstad Age: 24
Hometown: Winona, MN
Keep up with Tim at:
Twitter: @timolstadmusic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TimOlstad
OVER 25s, MENTORED BY Kelly Rowland
Jeff Gutt Age: 37
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Keep up with Jeff at:
Twitter: @jeffreyadamgutt
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JeffGutt
Lillie McCloud Age: 54
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Keep up with Lillie at:
Twitter: @LillieNicoleMc
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LillieNicoleMc
GROUPS, MENTORED BY Simon Cowell
Alex & Sierra
Sierra Deaton Age: 22 Hometown: Orlando, FL
Alex Kinsey Age: 22 Hometown: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Keep up with Alex & Sierra at:
Twitter: @AlexandSierra3
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Alex-Sierra/432965163456205
Restless Road
Zach Beeken Age: 18 Hometown: Indiana, PA
Colton Pack Age: 18 Hometown: Danese, WV
Andrew Scholz Age: 19 Hometown: Summerville, SC
Keep up with Restless Road at:
Twitter: @RestlessRdMusic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Restless-Road/393012607493037
Sponsored by Honda across all digital platforms, online voting for THE X FACTOR begins immediately after the performance show. Viewers will be able to SuperVote - cast multiple votes at one time - via www.TheXFactorUSA.com, The X Factor USA app (data and message rates may apply), the Shazam App and Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TheXFactorUSA.
To SuperVote, fans can allocate any number of votes for one contestant or multiple contestants, for a total of 50 votes (across all online voting destinations), and in a unique interactive experience, they can adjust their vote selections as performances happen during the show. When the voting window officially opens, fans can submit their final votes - all at once. [Only fans with a registered Facebook account in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands will be able to cast their vote(s) online.]
In addition to online voting, fans will continue to be able to vote during the voting window via toll-free calling, as well as text messaging (standard text-messaging rates may apply). Please continue to visit www.TheXFactorUSA.com for voting information.
One Direction - Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson - formed in 2010 and have since amassed a loyal fan base and fame all across the globe. It has been an incredible year for the boys, as they took home a BRIT Award, three Billboard Music Awards, six TEEN CHOICE Awards, three MTV EMAs and a moonman for Best Song Of The Summer at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
THE X FACTOR was created by Syco Entertainment and is produced by Syco Entertainment and FremantleMedia North America. Executive producers are Andrew Llinares, Rob Wade, Trish Kinane, Richard Holloway and Nigel Hall.
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