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It was a hell of a night and we were on the edge of our seats, but there could only be one winner.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/ITV-X-Factor-Finale-Wk-51-Dec08-5.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 10","caption":"

The finalists performed with the star guests for one of their songs. JLS teamed up with Westlife for a croon-off.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/ITV-X-Factor-Finale-Wk-51-Dec08-23.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 10","caption":"

The boys were all white on the night for their Xmas song, Last Christmas.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/ITV-X-Factor-Finale-Wk-51-Dec08-21.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 10","caption":"

Alexandra got to perform with her idol Beyonce, and was in total awe.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/ITV-X-Factor-Finale-Wk-51-Dec08-11.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 10","caption":"

She gave it her all and blew the competition away.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/ITV-X-Factor-Finale-Wk-51-Dec08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 10","caption":"

Eoghan sang his little heart out with Boyzone.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/ITV-X-Factor-Finale-Wk-51-Dec08-14.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 10","caption":"

It was jazz hands at the ready for a cheese-tastic repeat performance of the High School Musical hit, We're All In This Together.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/ITV-X-Factor-Finale-Wk-51-Dec08-17.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 10","caption":"

But it wasn't enough and he came in with the least votes.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/ITV-X-Factor-Finale-Wk-51-Dec08-22.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 10","caption":"

Alexandra could barely contain herself as the winner was announced.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/ITV-X-Factor-Finale-Wk-51-Dec08-7.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 10","caption":"

She can't believe it. Cheryl just about manages to hold her dress together amongst all the excitement.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/ITV-X-Factor-Finale-Wk-51-Dec08-3.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 10","caption":"

Alexandra sees her single for the very first time. Yup that's you girl.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/ITV-X-Factor-Finale-Wk-51-Dec08-13.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 10","caption":"

Alexandra gives an emotional performance of her song, Hallelujah.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/ITV-X-Factor-Finale-Wk-51-Dec08-8.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 10","caption":"

The whole X Factor crowd joined Alex for a final sing along - and they even managed to look happy for her.<\/p>

A brilliant end to a fab series - roll on The X Factor, 2009!<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/ITV-X-Factor-Finale-Wk-51-Dec08-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 9","caption":"

There were tears galore as Diana Vickers said her X Factor farewell.

\r\nHere's what the semi-finals offered up as Diana sang Girlfriend and White Flag.

A tearful Eoghan ran on stage during her last song. Despite the judges heaping praise on Diana, like Dannii telling her: \"You have shocked me to the core\", it wasn't enough to save her.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-50-Dec08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 9","caption":"

The public voted and Diana wasn't on their list of who they wanted to stay.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-50-Dec08-22.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 9","caption":"

Cheryl reckoned Diana's a \"Star in the making, babe\". Guess we'll have to wait and see what the blonde songstress offers up post her X Factor eviction.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-50-Dec08-23.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 9","caption":"

Head of the Diana fan club, Eoghan, got high praise from the judges too. He sang Year 3000 and Does Your Mother Know?.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-50-Dec08-29.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 9","caption":"

Simon told him: \"No one is safe tonight, but if you don't make the final after that performance there's a huge problem there.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-50-Dec08-27.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 9","caption":"

JLS were top of the pile according to all of the judges. Their rendition of Umbrella got Louis gushing, saying: \"I'm really proud of this band and think there's a big gap in the market for you.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-50-Dec08-7.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 9","caption":"

The judges gave Alexandra a standing ovation for her rendition of Unbreak My Heart.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-50-Dec08-21.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 9","caption":"

Dannii told Alex: \"You are a star.\" With the final looming next week, we bet Alex will do her very best to prove just what a star she is, indeed.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-50-Dec08-26.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

Sexy senorita Ruth Lorenzo couldn't survive another week on the X Factor stage.\r\n

\r\nBut sadly, her departure was overshadowed by the cringe worthy comeback of the one and only, Miss Britney Spears.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-49-Dec08-14.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

Ruth sang her heart out this week, belting out Britney's hit, I Love Rock & Roll...<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Ruth-Lorenzo-Wk-49-Nov08-4.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Ruth Lorenzo "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

... and Always by Bon Jovi.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Ruth-Lorenzo-Wk-49-Nov08-3.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Ruth Lorenzo "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

The judges loved Ruth's performances, but sadly her efforts weren't enough for the viewers.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-49-Dec08-19.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

Ruth bid The X Factor audience a tearful farewell.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-49-Dec08-3.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

But somehow, we're sure this isn't the last we've seen of The X Factor's sexiest contestant ever.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Ruth-Lorenzo-Wk-49-Nov08-5.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Ruth Lorenzo "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

Ruth's best mate Alex pulled out all the stops this week. Her rendition of Toxic was fab.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Alexandra-Wk-49-Nov08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Alexandra "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

But it was Alexandra's performance of Beyonce's hit, Listen, that really blew us away.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Alexandra-Wk-49-Nov08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Alexandra "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

Even Simon was left speechless, but he did manage to tell her: \"I think taking into account every performance from the series so far, that was the best performance yet.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-49-Dec08-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

Eoghan did his best with what was surely a tough week. He just about managed to pull off Britney's hit Sometimes.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Eoghan-Wk-49-Nov08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Eoghan "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

But the cheesy production of High School Musical's We're All In This Together just didn't work for us.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-49-Nov08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"XFactor16Eoghan_Wk49_G"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

The judges, however, loved it. Err... were they watching the same performance as we were?<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-49-Dec08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

Despite the lack of 'wavy hands' Diana's cover of I'm Not A Girl should have been the perfect song for her, but it didn't go down well...<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Diana-Wk-49-Nov08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Diana"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

Thankfully, she pulled it back in the second round with a performance of Everybody Hurts by R.E.M.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Diana-Wk-49-Nov08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Diana"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

But Di's efforts still weren't enough for Louis, who told her: \"I still think that Alexandra and Ruth have the edge on you.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-49-Dec08-20.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

JLS, meanwhile, bombed with a lacklustre performance of Hit Me Baby One More Time.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-JLS-Wk-49-Nov08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"JLS"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

But they were back to their old selves for their second performance.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-JLS-Wk-49-Nov08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"JLS"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

Can the boys manage to make it to the final?<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-49-Dec08-12.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

US teen sensation popped in to the studio to show the contestants how it's done.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Miley-Cyrus-Wk-49-Nov08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Miley Cyrus"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

She shed her (ahem) clean-cut image to perform her new single, 7 Things.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-49-Dec08-8.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

We're not sure the rock chick thing works for Miley, but at least she was singing live...<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Miley-Cyrus-Wk-49-Nov08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Miley Cyrus"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

... Unlike some people.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-49-Dec08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

Britney's first UK performance for four years was a big disappointment.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-49-Dec08-18.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 8","caption":"

And her subsequent interview with Dermot was just uncomfortable. Her advice to The X Factor hopefuls? \"Good luck and just keep doing it.\" Err... cheers Britney!<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/ITV-X-Factor-Britney-Spears-Wk-49-Nov08-8.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Britney Spears"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Take That wowed the audience and helped groom the X Factor kids as they sang Take That hits.\r\nBut sadly, it was the end of the road for Rachel.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-20.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

The famous foursome performed their new single, Greatest Day, during Saturday's show.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-21.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Rachel landed in the bottom two with JLS, but Louis, Cheryl and Simon all decided to send Rach home. Simon said: \"JLS, I don't know what was wrong tonight, I don't think you should be in the bottom 2. This is a hard decision. I'm sending home Rachel.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-6.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Even though her rendition of I'm Telling You from Dreamgirls was a good one, it didn't save her.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

JLS sang Beautiful Girl and managed to hang on the by skin of their teeth.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Dannii was the only judge who gave JLS her vote to go home, saying: \"Fantastic performance tonight. The guys know I have supported them throughout. But I'm sending home JLS.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-3.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Rhydian performed and we could've been watching a number from the last X Factor, because needless to say the platinum-haired wonder hasn't changed much.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-7.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Same Difference brought their own special blend of cheesiness to the evening too.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Alexandra was a hit singing Relight My Fire, with Simon gushing: \"I don't think that you have enough credit about what an incredible performer you are.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Louis loved her performance but Dannii quizzed her saying: \"You really warmed up half way through, you look really nervous because it's the first performance?\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

But Alex was her usual cheery self, lapping up the compliments with humbleness.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-12.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Ruth sang Love Ain't Here Anymore, and promptly forgot what Gary Barlow said to her in his masterclass about 'hitting people over the head with your big voice.'<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Louis said it was a 'power house performance' and that he 'couldn't fault it.'<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-23.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

JLS' first tune was Million Love Songs, and Cheryl told them: \"I missed a bit of the chemistry tonight, you normally have a bit of banter but you guys were under the most pressure. Vocally, together, it's the best you've done.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-14.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Diana sang Patience and Simon reckoned that even though there were a few 'shaky moments' that was what made the performance really good.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-5.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Simon had a bit of a dig and said: \"We will not be accepting Gary's kind offer for a recording contract.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-4.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Eoghan sang Never Forget and Dannii reckoned it was one of the best performances of the night.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-13.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 7","caption":"

Simon was his usual humble self, saying: \"It was a brilliant choice of song if I do say so myself. You took complete control, you had personality and you proved you are a popstar.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/ITV-X-Factor-Wk48-Nov08-8.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

Who better to take winning tips from than Leona Lewis?<\/p>

She returned to the stage that made her a star to perform her new single Run.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-47-Nov08-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

But sadly the journey's over for Daniel. Although he's not looking too sad about going home. He said after the show: \"Winning was never in my mind. I just dreamt of getting to the final.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk47-Nov08-22.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":" X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

He sang Bridge Over Troubled Water when he landed in the bottom two with Rachel. Louis said: \"You have a great smile - everything was good but you were bad. The public are creating a monster.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk47-Nov08-21.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":" X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

Rachel's first performance - You Know I'm No Good - wasn't good enough to keep her out of the bottom two. Her survival song One Love, managed to save her.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk47-Nov08-26.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":" X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

Cheryl said: \"Best I've seen you and you look far more comfortable in your clothes, and with your choice of song.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk47-Nov08-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":" X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

Ruth sang Angels and Dannii said: \"You were fantastic.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk47-Nov08-16.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":" X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

Simon commented: \"That was the most insane interpretation of the song, but I liked it.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk47-Nov08-7.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":" X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

Alexandra sang You Are So Beautiful. Louis told her: \"You are getting better week by week. You're so professional and I want the public to know, every time I meet you in the corridor, you are so happy and you never whinge.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk47-Nov08-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":" X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

Eoghan sang One More Try, and Dannii called him a \"sweet guy\".<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk47-Nov08-11.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":" X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

Simon told him: \"These are not easy songs, there are no gimmicks. You don't complain, you don't whine, if you're not in the final it'll be a miracle.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk47-Nov08-12.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":" X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

The lads from JLS did a Beatles medley of I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Twist & Shout and Hey Jude.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk47-Nov08-13.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":" X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

Simon was less than impressed, saying it had \"Louis Walsh stamped all over it.\" He went on to say: \"Was it a great version of The Beatles? No.\" Ouch.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk47-Nov08-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":" X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

After missing out on last week's show because of a bout of laryngitis, Diana bounced back this week.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-47-Nov08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 6","caption":"

She sang Yellow and Cheryl said: \"You're not 100% and your confidence is shattered to pieces. I hope the public remember everything up until now and keep you in the competition.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-47-Nov08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

In week 5, Mariah Carey gave the contestants a masterclass and showed them how it's done with her new single I Stay In Love.<\/p>

Diana couldn't sing due to a throat infection, bookies fave Laura White was controversially voted out, while gutsy singer Ruth gave it her all to stay in for another week.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

Dermot was in awe of the diva and looked like he'd been instructed not to look her in the eye!<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-13.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

Shockingly, Laura and Ruth found themselves in the bottom two. But solidarity not rivalry appeared to be the order of the day.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-30.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

Laura was sent packing and was gutted. Simon said: \" You were not the worst two singers tonight so I don't know what went wrong tonight. The girl I'm going to send home tonight is Laura.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-4.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

Even Ruth couoldn't believe it.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-18.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

Rachel sang Against All Odds, a rather fitting track we think.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

And was told by Simon: \"I just like you and your feistiness...and I know what this means to you.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-20.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

Ruth belted out My All and was greeted by a cheeky response from Simon: Two things I loved about that performance... and the singing is good as well.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-32.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

Laura tried something new and played the piano on her version of Endless Love.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-8.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

But it was met with a mixed response. Cheryl loved it - \"I am so proud of you and you are absolutely amazing.\" Simon wasn't convinced, claiming: \"It was very hotel bar performance. It wasn't you.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-36.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

Eoghan sang Anytime You Need A Friend.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-17.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

It was a hit with the judges, the only criticism was with his hair. Louis said: It's turning into a birds nest. Simon Cowell is the only person not to take advice from about hair.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-38.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

JLS sang a pitch perfect One Sweet Day.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-25.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

Dannii raved: \"You guys were fantastic. I love your style and vocally that was really good.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-21.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

Daniel tackled Mariah's Open Arms, and definitely made an impression.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-23.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

Cheryl said: \"Someone's got their mojo back haven't they? That was my best performance of yours yet.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-22.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

Alexandra received a standing ovation from the judges with her rendition of Without You.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-40.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 5","caption":"

Simon praised her attitude: I love your enthusiasm. We don't hear you whining or complaining. That was outstandingly good.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-46-Nov08-35.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

It was time to dig out the sequins as The X Factor went Disco.<\/p>

But the sparkle wasn't enough to save Austin as the hunks dream to hit the big time was left in tatters.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

His performance just didn't cut the mustard with the judges.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-13.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

Laura belted out Somebody Else's Guy. It was another hit with the judges with Dannii saying: \"That was magnificent. That's a really hard song and you made it effortless.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

Simon praised her but wasn't convinced with her look: \"Once again, outstanding vocals. One criticism - I think you need to spend more time on your image. You need to feel more comfortable, be more quirky.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-4.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

Ruth sang No More Tears and arm flailing aside, it was another passionate execution. Even Simon joked: \"I felt like I was being dumped. I don't want to fall out with you.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-3.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

Dannii was chuffed to bits: \"That was brilliant. You did fantastically.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-20.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

Rachel sang Lost in Music and literally did get lost as she stumbled over the words. Oops.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-7.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

It wasn't her best performance, Louis said: \"If I'm honest it was pretty average.\" As ever, Simon didn't mince his words: \"It was clumsy and gimmicky - arguably one of your worst performances.\" Ouch.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-6.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

The guys nailed it with a slick rendition of Working My Way Back to You.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

Cheryl was raving: \"You are the best group we've ever had on The X Factor.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-22.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

Alexandra shimmered her way through On the Radio and impressed the judges with fab choreography. Nice choice of arm candy too.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-8.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

A happy customer indeed, Simon said: \"Once again a great, great performance.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-16.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

Austin just about managed to keep his focus despite the hot dancers, and Wishing on a Star went down like a dream.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-18.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

He was all smiles, but there was concern that he didn't give it his all. Louis commented: \" There's a problem with you and the public, I don't think you're connecting.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-32.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

Daniel got roasted for his version of Don't Leave Me This Way.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-11.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

The knives were out from the judges. Louis didn't beat around the bush: \"I hated it. You are the perfect cruise ship singer.\" <\/p>

Simon was equally scathing:\"One of the worst performances we have had on this show.\" Yowzers.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-21.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

Diana did her disco best with Blondie's Call Me, but it was met with mixed reactions.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-27.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

Louis complained: \"I don't think Blondie was disco by the way Diana, and I'd like to see you dancing a bit.\"<\/p>

Dannii loved it:\"Diana and disco should not mix, but you were the hottest disco dolly ever.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

Eoghan continued to keep the judges on his side with the cute factor as he sang Could it be Magic.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-33.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 4","caption":"

Cheryl wasn't too convinced with his performance: \"This week it was very High School Musical.\" Oh dear. Let's see what went down the week before.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-45-Nov08-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Gallery - Wk 45"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

Scott lost out to crooner Daniel. Ironically, he sang That's Life for his first performance, but it was George Michael's I Can't Make You Love Me that sealed his X Factor fate.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-25.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

It was a tough call but the judges felt that Daniel's performance was more passionate. Louis said: \"One person sang like he meant it. So I am sending home Scott.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-23.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

Daniel belted out the Lady Is A Tramp and it went down well with Dannii and Cheryl.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

But both Louis and Simon felt that he's not got what it takes to be crowned the X Factor winner. <\/p>

Simon launched into an attack: It's not end of the pier, it's more falling off the pier. I genuinely don't think you're going to win.\"<\/p>

Louis added: You're a great guy, but there are better singers in the competition. You're not a star.\" Ouch.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-7.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

Diana knew she faced a challenge - would her little voice cut it with this style of music?<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-19.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

The judges seemed to think so. She sang Smile and Simon raved: \"You have something special about you Diana, there is a buzz about you. Understated but still brilliant.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-21.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

Rachel upped the ante with her rendition of Feeling Good. Nice dress too.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-24.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

It was a hit with the judges with Simon saying: \"That was arguably the best performance of the night.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

Austin Drage sang as though his life depended on it.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

And he was pleased as punch with the judges reactions. Cheryl raved: \"That was my favourite Austen performance so far, a real natural.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-20.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

Last group standing JLS got down with the smooth moves singing Ain't That A Kick In The Head.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-18.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

Louis said: \"They're the best group we've ever had on X Factor.\" Simon needs more convincing and only gave their vocals a six out of ten.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-12.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

Ruth clawed her way from being in the bottom two in last week's show with a jaw-dropping rendition of Summertime.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-22.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

Cheryl said:\"You've just proved you are one of the strongest singers in the competition.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

Alexandra rocked the boat with her brilliant version of Christina Aguilera's Candyman.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-13.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

She got the praise from the judges that she has been waiting for and her confidence is back on track.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-11.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

Laura gave another incredible performance singing God Bless The Child.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

Simon called her \"world class\", with Louis adding: \"Your version is better than Diana Ross.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-5.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

Eioghan had the challenge of singing and dancing when he belted out L.O.V.E<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-3.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 3","caption":"

He was won the judges over and not just on the cute factor. Cheryl thought: \"Wow, I've never heard you sing that powerful before. I was really impressed.\"<\/p>

Can little Eoghan manage to recreate the magic next week? The acts will be performing disco classics, a theme which is sure to sort the men from the boys.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-44-Oct08-16.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Despite being saved by the skin of their whitened teeth last week, Girlband couldn't hold on to their place and were eliminated by another deadlocked vote.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-6.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

The group were up against Latina lass Ruth Lorenzo in the final two.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-16.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

The judges loved her performance of I Just Can't Stop Loving You but the public didn't agree.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-11.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

After singing for survival, the judges deadlocked the vote (again) meaning that the acts' fate was in the public's hands.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-30.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

But sadly for Girlband it wasn't their night. With the fewest votes, the group had to leave the competition.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-18.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

The girls were devastated - and so was their mentor. This is the second act Louis has lost in as many weeks.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

But luckily for the Irish music mogul he still has JLS who turned in a stunning (if a little off-key) performance of The Way You Make Me Feel.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-4.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Simon told them: \"If last week was 6 and a half, this week was 9 of out 10. Tuning issues aside, you did a massive production on there and you had fun and stood out and it showed your personality.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Laura also impressed despite stepping out of her comfort zone to sing You Are Not Alone.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-22.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Louis said: \"Laura, last week you absolutely stole the show. It was a bit of a shaky start tonight and I didn’t think the song was the best for you but you completely delivered it.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-12.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

But Diana stole the show with a kooky but cool performance of Man In The Mirror.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-23.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Dannii told her: \"You have found your comfort zone, you are in the moment now and you made that your own. That was box fresh!\" While Simon said Diana was the one to beat.<\/p>

Check out Diana's performance.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-14.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Despite singing her heart out, the judges felt that Alexandra's performance of I'll Be There was good, but predictable.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-26.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Simon criticised Cheryl's song choice saying: I'm going to start with a negative which is: Whitney last week, Mariah this week… At the moment it's all a bit copy-cat. I think that what you and Cheryl have to work out next week is how to make you original.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

But Cheryl soon stood up to Mr Nasty: \"For a start, it's not Mariah Carey week if you didn’t realise! It's a big song to sing and you sung it amazingly, we're not playing Russian roulette here. With that performance you're staying in.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-3.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Meanwhile, Scott proved that he can do better with a touching performance of She's Out Of My Life.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Even Cheryl had to admit that Scott's a condender: \"I have to hand it to Simon, amazing song choice, that's one of my favourite Michael Jackson tracks, and you sang it with a lot of emotion. I'm glad you're back in the running.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-25.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Eoghan played to his strengths again this week singing Ben. Umm... did no one tell Simon that this song's about a rat?<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Eoghan-Quigg-Wk-43-Oct08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Eoghan Quigg"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Nevertheless, the judges loved it. Louis said: \"Eoghan you don't have the biggest voice but it doesn't matter, you have a great personality, you have Irish charm, which you definitely can't buy. You're going to be in the final.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-28.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

And Austin rocked out with an unusual, acoustic version of Billy Jean.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-13.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Louis loved it, but couldn't resist a dig at Simon: \"Austin, you absolutely gave it 100%. You're an incredible singer, I wasn't crazy about the arrangement because I do watch American Idol and I did see David Cook do it.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-5.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

But Simon wasn't having any of it: \"Yes, David did do that on American Idol but it's based on a version by Chris Cornell. That was in a completely different league. You have soul in your voice, and passion. Best performance tonight.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-29.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Unfortunately for Dannii, her acts need to step up their game. Daniel sang One Day In Your Life but didn't impress the judges.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-20.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Louis told him: \"Daniel or Ricky (Gervais), as I'm going to call you, the problem is you're totally out of your comfort zone and you’re in at the deep end. You're a really nice guy but I would call your album 'Bad'.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-27.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

And Rachel didn't fare much better. Despite having chosen her own song this week, Rach's performance of Dirty Diana couldn't make the grade.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 2","caption":"

Simon said: \"You're getting it wrong. Tonight was like a circus up there, you are about one thing and one thing only, which is your voice. You need to strip everything away if you survive another week, which is doubtful, all this nonsense has to stop.\"<\/p>

Well - the public gave her another chance so let's see if Dannii can get it right next week.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/ITV-X-Factor-Gallery-Wk-43-Oct08-17.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

The X Factor live shows kicked off this weekend with the most talented line up yet, and a cracking start for most of the acts.<\/p>

But sadly someone had to go, and despite a decent perfomance of Roxette's It Must Have Been Love, Bad Lashes' dreams were shattered.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-17.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

They were up against rival girlband... er, Girlband in the final two.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-18.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

As Dannii and Cheryl chose to save Bad Lashes, and Simon saved Girlband, Louis was left with a difficult decision.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-13.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

The group's mentor opted to deadlock the vote, leaving it up to the public to decide.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-19.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

And Bad Lashes' dreams were shattered as Dermot announced that they would be going home.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-20.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

The X Factor live shows kicked off with new judge Cheryl making her debut on the panel.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-26.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Alexandra looked, danced and sang like a diva. Though Simon thought her song choice (Whitney Houston's I Wanna Dance With Somebody) was too obvious.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

All the judges agreed that Alex was incredible. Mentor Cheryl said: \"You owned that stage tonight considering how nervous you were when I saw you 10 minutes ago. I’m so proud of you. I love you.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-4.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Austin took on Every Breath You Take by The Police, and didn't shed a tear - despite being dressed in a pair of dodgy pleather jeans.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

He certainly impressed older woman Dannii, who said: \"I know you’re nervous but you do nervous sexy! If that’s your first performance, who know what we’re going to see next! That’s the perfect song for you and I loved it.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Quirky Diana Vickers wowed us with a wonderful interpretation of U2's With Or Without You.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Even Simon (kind of) complimented her: \"You are the signing version of marmite. You either love it or hate it. Diana, I loved it! I’m not saying it was perfect but it is very important that you stand out in the crowd and you take a risk.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-11.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

But Laura was the star of the show. Her perfectly pitched performance of Alicia Keys' Falling was outstanding.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-23.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Louis told her: \"I cannot believe the difference, it was one of the best performances of the night. You’re way up there. That was incredible and so amazing.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-22.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Sexy latina lady Ruth certainly took one judge's breath away...<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/Ruth1G.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Ruth Lorenzo"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

... Simon's pulse was racing after her performance: \"You definitely made an impression on me Rachel… I mean Ruth! Sorry I can’t even speak! You have a very powerful presence and what I love about you is that you are a real woman.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/Ruth2G.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Ruth Lorenzo"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Boyband JLS stuck with a predictable song choice. They performed a decent rendition of Boys II Men's I'll Make Love To You.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-27.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Dannii couldn't help but get catty with her verdict though: \"You should hear the sounds Louis is making! The start was shaky but it’s a big song to take on and you did it.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-24.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Little Eoghan took on a big song with John Lennon's Imagine - something that's been done many times on Simon's other show, American Idol.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-16.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

And Dannii proved her penchant for younger men again: \"I’ve decided I hate Simon… that was SO good, you're sailing towards the final. Do you have a girlfriend?!\" Run Eoghan. Run!<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

But Over 25s contender Daniel just coudn't make the grade. His performance of I Want To Know What Love Is was more than a little karaoke-esque.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-14.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Cheryl said: \"If this was great guy factor I think you’d be flying through. You look gorgeous in your suit but as a recording artist I don’t quite know where you’d slot.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-21.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Poor Scott had to do his best with Simon's appalling song choice - the 1960's classic Yeh, Yeh. Even Simon admitted he'd got it wrong: \"I got this wrong, I did. I give you my word, I will give you a better song choice next week.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-30.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Dannii told him: \"Sack your mentor! That was not the right song for you,\" while Cheryl said: \"I think he was trying to separate you from a Blue Coat. But he gave you the biggest Blue Coat song and I blame him.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-29.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

And poor Rachel did her best with Robyn's With Every Heart Beat, but Dannii's awful song choice was slated by her fellow mentors.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-28.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Simon responded to Dannii's jibes about Scott by saying: \"You had the audacity to criticise my song choice. You gave her a cheap piece of rubbish. It was like putting lemonade instead of petrol in a Ferrari. If you were with me you would have been absolutely outstanding tonight.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-31.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: X Factor Week 1","caption":"

Finally, after being in hiding for what seems like an eternity, Leon Jackson returned to The X Factor stage to perform his new single Don't Call This Love. And it wasn't half bad.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/ITV-X-Factor-Wk-42-Oct08-25.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"X Factor - Wk 42"}];