X Factor Gossip 3.10.11

Teen heartthrob Frankie and timid Janet are through to the live X Factor finals with 'super group' The Risk as audience favourite Samantha is saved at the eleventh hour

By Andrea Magrath

Last updated at 10:28 AM on 3rd October 2011


There were some shock decisions made on tonight's episode of The X Factor which saw some of the judges' and audience favourites sent home before the live finals.

Soulful singer and audience favourite Jade was sent home by mentor Kelly Rowland in the girls category, while second-time contestant John said he would not be returning after losing out in this round for the second year running.

Retail worker Sammi Brookes, 31, was told she was going home in a surprise decision by Over 25s mentor Louis Walsh, but was put through at the eleventh hour after wacky contestant Goldie quit the competition.

The girls: Kelly Rowland put through Janet Devlin, Sophie Habibis, Amelia Lily and Misha Bryan

Luke Lucas, Marcus collins and Craig Colton were the first of the boys group to hear their fate from Gary Barlow at his home in LA.


Luke broke broke down in tears when Gary told him he'd failed to make his final four.

The sweet-faced 16-year-old admitted before hearing the bad news that he believed his audition the day before for Gary and Robbie had let him down. 'I wasn't happy with my performance yesterday,' he said.

The boys: Frankie Cocozza, Craig Colton, James Michaels and Marcus Collins have reached the live shows in the boys category with Gary Barlow

The groups: Rhythmix, new lineup The Risk, 2 Shoes and Nu Vibe will all perform on the live shows next week

'I look back at the very first audition you knocked it out of the park, you were exceptional. So I was really excited yesterday. But I was disappointed,' Gary told him.

'I'm gutted,' Luke told Dermot after his tearful encounter with Gary.

It was good news though for Craig and Marcus, who both got through to the live finals.

Teen heartthrob: Cheeky 18-year-old Frankie Cocozza is through to the live finals on The X Factor

Emotional: the teen thought he was going home when mentor Gary told him he didn't have the strongest voice in the competition

Gary told Craig: 'For the first time yesterday I sat there thinking I was watching someone who is growing daily.' But he warned: 'I feel like you get lost in the music and I'm thinking let me in.'

‘I'm going to be in the live shows of The X Factor with Gary Barlow as my mentor, it's so bizarre and I am so happy, so happy,' Craig said afterwards. 'I'm feeling really good and really proud and I feel like I've got this big boost of confidence now. My parents were crying when they found out. I've done it, I've got to the finals, it's madness and I could not be happier.’

Surprise: 23-year-old Marcus Collins joined Frankie in the final four

Going home: It was bad news for Luke and John

Marcus, 23, added: ‘I really cannot believe I'm through to the live shows. I'm just like a regular lad and I've been to LA and I'm now through to the live shows of The X factor, it's so exciting, I honestly can't contain myself. I never miss an episode and now I'm part of the show, I can't take it in. Walking out on stage is going to be unbelievable, I can't wait for them to say my name.’

Next up were Joe Cox, who has drawn comparisons to last year's Aiden Grimshaw, alongside Max Vickers and James Michaels.

'I think your audition was good, but not exceptional' Gary told James. 'Putting you through was gamble, but I'm not a gambling man.

Tears: Joe was comforted by Dermot after hearing he was going home

'But I'm going to take a risk and a gamble, you're through,' he told him.

Unfortunately for Joe and Max, their X Factor dream was over.

The final two boy competitors Frankie and John were both nervous as they waited to hear the news.

Essex girls: 2 Shoes were put through for their 'fun factor' by Tulisa in Mykonos

Girl group: Rhythmix, formed by the judges, were ecstatic to hear they'd been put through after hearing 'no' the whole competition

'Yesterday I wanted to prove that I wasn't just here because of my antics, that I am talented,' 18-year-old Frankie said.

'I don't want to go back to being a bum again.'

'You make us laugh, you've got a great personality. But you're not the best singer here,' Gary told him.

Devastated: Chasing Keys were sent home after Tulisa decided they weren't enough of a group but too much like a lead singer and his backing vocalists

Blending well: Nu Vibe impressed Tulisa for their personalities, talent and how well they jelled after being thrown together

'I got sent home last year, it was a big decision to come back. I'm absolutely dreading what Gary has to say,' John said. 'Going home the first time and saying I've not done it is hard, but going home the second is going to be a lot harder. You get to that point where it's so close, it's overwhelming. Regardless of what happens, this will be the last time I come for X Factor. I don't think I could put myself through it again.'

But it wasn't to be. 'John, this is a weird one for you, I know it is,' said Gary. 'I know you’ve been here before, I know what this means to you. I know you can sing, you really can.

'Here's where I have a problem, there are singers in this category who aren't half as good as you, but touch me more.'

Tough decision: Tulisa was left with one spot and looked at combining two of the bands she's just kicked out

Call back: Charlie and members of The Risk were called back by Tulisa and asked if they'd like to form a super group

In Mykonos Tulisa was ready to give her verdict to the groups.

The Estrelles go up against Essex duo 2 Shoes.

Tulisa decided to go with 2 Shoes, telling them, 'What I haven’t seen before is that fun factor but with someone that can actually sing. I think you will appeal to some people, I’m not sure if there is a big enough market for you guys. But I'm putting you through.'

The excited girls said to Dermot: 'Oh my god…Tulisa thinks we’re good shoes…what are we gonna wear, what am I gonna wear? Aw Dermot, it’s like totes amaze.'

Jump for joy: They answered yes and immediately celebrated by jumping in the pool

Boy band Nu vibe were chosen over girl group The Lovettes, who Tulisa said 'just weren't blending.'

Next were couple Girl V Boy, who went up against Rhythmix, the girl band put together by the judges at bootcamp.

'We’ve never had a yes, we’ve been sent home like twice and it’s always in the back of our heads that we’re gonna get another no. We just want a yes so much,' Rhythmix said.

They got their wish and were sent through to the live finals, while Girl V Boy were sent home.

The twist came when Tulisa was left with boy bands The Risk and Chasing Keys.

It's a yes: Kitty Brucknell was put through, despite Louis' concern that working with her would be 'a nightmare'

Audience favourite: Johnny Robinson couldn't believe it when he was told he was through to the live finals

After sending both home, she recalled Charlie from Chasing Keys and Ashley, Derry and Andrew from The Risk.

'Guys, I know right now you’re wondering what the hell is going on,' she told them. 'I liked both of your groups but do you know what my problem was? I didn’t believe either of them were potential winners.

'This has never ever in the history of X Factor been done before. You four stood out for me within your groups so what I’ve decided to do is offer you the chance to be in a super group.'

In Barcelona Louis revealed his final four in the Over 25s category.

Second chance: Sami Brookes was devastated to hear she wasn't through, but was later recalled when Goldie quit

Quit: Comedic contestant Goldie initially got through, but later pulled out of the competition as she was missing her family

He chose 45-year-old Johnny Robinson, who said: 'Oh my God it feels like from the very first audition I haven't woke up, it feels like I'm dreaming all of this. Someone pinch me and wake me up. I am very, very, very lucky.'

Louis initially sent home Sami Brookes, but after Goldie pulled out, the 31-year-old with the powerful voice was recalled to the competition.

Upon hearing the news she said: 'I've had dreams and I've had nightmares but I've conquered my nightmares because of my dreams and I'm so lucky to be here amongst such amazing talent and to be given this second chance!'

Sore: Terry took his bad news well on the show, but has more recently launched a scathing attack on Louis Walsh

Emotional: Soldier Jonjo Kerr was the last of the Over 25s to win his place

Kitty Brucknell, 26, was put through despite Louis telling her: 'You’re a very passionate girl and you so want this I can tell that. But the thing that worries me is I think you will be a nightmare to work with. Because I think you’re already a diva, before the show starts.'

The final to go through was soldier Jonjo Kerr, who won his place above 51-year-old crooner Terry Winstanley.

Finally, the girls hear their fate from Kelly in Miami.

19-year-old Misha was certain she was going home, saying 'It's like being in love and having your heartbroken.'

Tears: Misha Bryan was the first of the girls to hear good news from Kelly Rowland in Miami

Nerves: Misha had been concerned that her audition wasn't good enough after Jennifer Hudson's presence unnerved her

Kelly was concerned that she didn't perform as well as she could have, with Misha blaming 'nerves and Jennifer Hudson.'

But she was put through regardless, ahead of Melanie. 'The best way to live your dreams is to wake up and once you’ve woken up keep running and never stop. Dream to reality - next stop world domination,' she said afterwards.

16-year-old Amelia Lily was the next to go through above last-minute addition Sarah Watson, who replaced Sian Phillips at the judges houses after she couldn't get a US visa.

Shock: Sophie Habibas was successful despite Kelly wondering if she 'wanted it enough' while Amelia Lily also got through to the finals

Timid: Janet Devlin from Northern Ireland was told by Kelly that she needed to work on her confidence and realise just how talented she is

'I can't believe it, I thought Kelly was going to say no,' Amelia said. 'I know I get compared to a lot of other people in the music industry but I am young and there is a lot more room for me to develop.

'I'm so excited I'm just going to work my socks off, I really am. To be singing to the whole country feels unbelievable, I'm so happy.’

Sophie Habibas made it to Kelly's final four above Holly, despite Kelly's concern that she didn't want it enough.

Tough decisions: Kelly found it difficult to tell crowd favourite Jade that she was going home

Disappointed: Jade admitted tearfully, 'I’ve probably just blown the biggest chance I ever had'

Finally, Jade went up against Janet - both audience favourites and early picks to make it all the way.

Despite her popularity, Jade was sent home. 'I’m gutted to have to go home and that tell everybody well it’s a no I wasn’t good enough. I’ve probably just blown the biggest chance I ever had,' she said.

Timid Janet from Northern Ireland was thrilled to win her place, saying: 'I'm so excited, I actually can't believe it. I can't express how happy I am. This is the start of being taken seriously as a musician. I'm really glad that Kelly believed in me and that she saw something that I didn't. I know that I can come out of myself now, I hope I can.’

THE X FACTOR 2011 FINAL 16

THE GIRLS
Misha Bryan, 19
Janet Devlin, 16
Sophie Habibas, 19
Amelia Lily, 16

THE GROUPS

2 Shoes
Nu Vibe
The Risk
Rhythmix

THE BOYS
Frankie Cocozza, 18
Craig Colton, 22
Marcus Collins, 23
James Michael, 20

THE OVER 25s
Sami Brookes, 31
Kitty Brucknell, 26
Jonjo Kerr, 27
Johnny Robinson, 45


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