Emily Middlemas has narrowly missed out on a place in the ‘X Factor ’ final, after becoming the latest act to leave the competition.
The singer failed to make it through to next week’s series finale, after landing in the bottom two during Sunday (4 December) night’s tense results show.
Emily was voted off by the judges, after a sing off with Matt Terry , following Saturday’s Christmas-themed semi-final.
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Emily Middlemas has been voted off 'The X Factor' Emily had sung a rendition off ‘Wings’ by Birdy in the hope of securing a place in the final three, while Matt took on Christina Aguilera’s ‘Hurt’.
As the vote went to the judges, Simon Cowell backed his own act, as did Nicole Scherzinger , while Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh also voted to send Emily home.
Speaking after her exit, Emily said: “I’m so proud of myself to get through to the semi final.
“This year has been amazing and I’ve been so lucky to have been a part of it.”
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5 After Midnight, Saara Aalto and Matt Terry are this year's finalists Emily’s depature leaves Matt to battle it out with Saara Aalto and 5 After Midnight to become the winner of ‘The X Factor’ 2016.
The final will be held in front of an audience of thousands at The SSE Arena in Wembley next Saturday and Sunday.
One act will leave the competition on Saturday night, with the winner crowned during Sunday’s show.
‘The X Factor’ continues on Saturday at 8pm on ITV.
'X Factor' Winners
Series One, 2004 (01 of13)
Open Image Modal Won by: Steve BrooksteinMentor: Simon CowellRunner up: G4 (credit:Rex)
Series Two, 2005 (02 of13)
Open Image Modal Won by: Shayne WardMentor: Louis WalshRunner up: Andy Abraham (credit:Rex)
Series Three, 2006 (03 of13)
Open Image Modal Won by: Leona LewisMentor: Simon CowellRunner up: Ray Quinn (credit:Rex)
Series Four, 2007 (04 of13)
Open Image Modal Won by: Leon JacksonMentor: Dannii MinogueRunner up: Rhydian Roberts (credit:Rex)
Series Five, 2008 (05 of13)
Open Image Modal Won by: Alexandra BurkeMentor: Cheryl ColeRunner up: JLS (credit:Rex)
Series Six, 2009 (06 of13)
Open Image Modal Won by: Joe McElderryMentor: Cheryl ColeRunner up: Olly Murs (credit:Rex)
Series Seven, 2010 (07 of13)
Open Image Modal Won by: Matt CardleMentor: Dannii MinogueRunner up: Rebecca Ferguson (credit:Rex)
Series Eight, 2011 (08 of13)
Open Image Modal Won by: Little MixMentor: TulisaRunner up: Marcus Collins (credit:Rex)
Series Nine, 2012 (09 of13)
Open Image Modal Won by: James ArthurMentor: Nicole ScherzingerRunner up: Jahmene Douglas (credit:Rex)
Series 10, 2013 (10 of13)
Open Image Modal Won by: Sam BaileyMentor: Sharon OsbourneRunner up: Nicholas McDonald (credit:Rex)
Series 11, 2014 (11 of13)
Open Image Modal Won by: Ben HaenowMentor: Simon CowellRunner up: Fleur East (credit:Syco/Thames/Corbis)
Series 12, 2015 (12 of13)
Open Image Modal Won by: Louisa JohnsonMentor: Rita OraRunner up: Reggie N Bollie (credit:Syco / Thames / Corbis)
Series 13, 2016 (13 of13)
Open Image Modal Won by: Matt Terry Mentor: Nicole Scherzinger Runner up: Saara Aalto (credit:Syco/Thames/Dymond)