X Factor (UK) 2012

[tammyy2j]

I am sure that James Corden and Ben Winston were writing put downs for Gary last year

[lizann]

Who gives him the cards ?

simon cowell he is under the desk pulling the strings

[Perdita]

The X Factor will have a number ones theme for the fifth live show next Saturday (November 3).

It was revealed on The Xtra Factor that the nine remaining contestants will tackle number one singles in a bid to stay in the competition.

The theme was previously used in the show's seventh series in 2010, where eventual winner Matt Cardle performed Kelly Rowland's 'When Love Takes Over'.

Contestant Rylan Clark suggested on Saturday's (October 27) show that he will perform a ballad during number ones week, telling judge and critic Gary Barlow that he will deliver a stripped-back performance which will allow people to see that he can sing.

He confessed tonight (October 28) on The Xtra Factor that his announcement caused a few problems with producers.

He said: "I think I caused some problems backstage because we work a week ahead backstage."

However, the 23-year-old added that he is looking forward to an opportunity to silence his critics: "I think the people that are supporting me out there know that I need to do this, and hopefully the people that ain't so keen on me yet might go, 'You know what, he's not bad'."

Jade Ellis became the latest act to be eliminated from the show, after losing out in a sing-off with Union J.

The X Factor's number ones-themed show airs next Saturday at 8.20pm on ITV1.

[megan999]

I was shocked Union J was in the bottom two. I thought that District3 did worse than them. Also, I thought Jade sang better in the sing-off than Union J so in my opinion, I thought that Jade deserved to stay!

[N.Fan]

Week:4

Best acts:
Ella Henderson
James Arthur

Worst Acts:
Jade Ellis
District 3
Rylan Clark

I didn't think Union J would have been in the bottom two,when they were better than District 3,but I wasn't surprised Jade was after her performances two weeks in a row.She was better in the sing off but still thought it was the right decision for her to leave.

[lizann]

lucy shouldnt have got a free pass last weekend

james was the best

[lizann]

lucy shouldnt have got a free pass last weekend

james was the best

[megan999]

lucy shouldnt have got a free pass last weekend

But this has happened before when the contestants have gotten sick. I missed Lucy last weekend, I'm sure she would have done another good performance

[megan999]

Shame that Rylan wants to go all serious to impress Gary. He may well get voted off after next week.

[megan999]

X FACTOR contestant Lucy Spraggan has quit the competition due to illness.

The 21-year-old pulled out this morning saying that she felt it would be unfair on the other contestants to miss two shows in a row and have two free passes through to the next round.

A statement from X Factor bosses said: "Lucy isn't well enough to perform this weekend so she has decided to withdraw from the competition.

"We are all sorry to see her go and wish her all the best for the future. She has been a fantastic contestant."

Lucy said in a statement: "I am gutted not to be able to continue on this journey but I'm not well enough to perform.

"To accept another free pass having missed last weekend would not be fair on the others in the competition. I wish them all well.

"I would like to express my thanks to everyone who has supported me. There is no way that this setback will prevent me from fulfilling my ambition.

"You'll be hearing from me again very soon."

Lucy's mentor on the show Tulisa Contostavlos added: “I’m so sorry to lose Lucy from the competition, I have had a brilliant time working with her and I hope I can continue to mentor her in the future.

"I now count her as a friend as she is an amazing girl.”

Close pal and contestant Rylan Clark tweeted: "Gonna miss u being with me so much @lspraggan I love you x."

Lucy will not be replaced and the show will continue as normal tonight.

Source: The Sun

>>>I will miss her on the show. Hope she gets well soon.