One Girl and One Boy Eliminated From THE X FACTOR; Who's in the Top 8?

In another LIVE results show, Khaya Cohen, one of Demi Lovato's Girls, and Tim Olstad, one of Paulina Rubio's Boys, were eliminated on THE X FACTOR.

Tonight, host Mario Lopez announced early in the broadcast that Cohen had the fewest votes, following last night's performance show, and she was eliminated immediately. Olstad and Carlito Olivero 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, Olstad was sent home.

Earlier in the show, the world's biggest boy band, One Direction, returned 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."

THE X FACTOR continues on Wednesday, Nov. 27 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), as the Top Eight Finalists go retro and perform songs with a big band. On Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 28 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), another two acts will be sent home, and Michael Bublé and Demi Lovato will perform on an all-new LIVE results show.

THE TOP EIGHT FINALISTS ARE:

GIRLS, MENTORED BY DEMI LOVATO

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

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

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