'X Factor' Final 12 Confirmed: Nick Grimshaw And Rita Ora Decide Which Acts Are Through To Live Shows, As Mason Noise Controversially Earns Place
'X Factor' Confirms Its Final 12, After Nick And Rita Make Some Controversial Decisions
Ashley Percival— The Huffington Post UK
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The ‘X Factor’ final 12 is now complete, after Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora decided which Boys and Girls would earn a place in the live shows in a special edition of Judges Houses’ on Sunday (25 October) night.
After viewers saw both categories perform for their mentors and their guest judges at two exciting locations, the two newest panellists revealed the results of their decision live to the nation.
Nick and the Boys were up first, and his first choice proved to be highly controversial, after he awarded Mason Noise a place in his final three, with the audience booing the decision.
There was also good news for Che Chesterman and Seann Miley Moore, who earned the other two places in Nick’s final line-up.
This meant it was the end of the road for Josh Daniel, Simon Lynch and Ben Clark.
Explaining his decision, Nick told hosts Caroline Flack and Olly Murs: “I went for people who I thought they knew who they were as artists. Che has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard, Mason is a superstar, and where do I even start with Seann?”
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'X Factor' Final 12
'X Factor' Final 12(01 of12)
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Name: Seann Miley MooreCategory: BoysMentor: Nick Grimshaw (credit:ITV)
'X Factor' Final 12(02 of12)
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Name: Che ChestermanCategory: BoysMentor: Nick Grimshaw (credit:ITV)
'X Factor' Final 12(03 of12)
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Name: Mason NoiseCategory: BoysMentor: Nick Grimshaw (credit:ITV)
'X Factor' Final 12(04 of12)
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Name: Kiera WeathersCategory: GirlsMentor: Rita Ora (credit:ITV)
'X Factor' Final 12(05 of12)
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Name: Louisa JohnsonCategory: GirlsMentor: Rita Ora (credit:ITV)
'X Factor' Final 12(06 of12)
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Name: Lauren MurrayCategory: GirlsMentor: Rita Ora (credit:ITV)
Name: Reggie n BollieCategory: GroupsMentor: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini (credit:ITV)
'X Factor' Final 12(10 of12)
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Name: Anton StephansCategory: Over 25sMentor: Simon Cowell (credit:ITV)
'X Factor' Final 12(11 of12)
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Name: Bupsi BrownCategory: Over 25sMentor: Simon Cowell (credit:ITV)
'X Factor' Final 12(12 of12)
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Name: Max StoneCategory: Over 25sMentor: Simon Cowell (credit:ITV)
The Girls were then the final category to be revealed, with Rita Ora opting to take Louisa Johnson, Lauren Murray and Kiera Weathers through to the live shows.
The star’s decision meant there was disappointment for Havva Rebke, Chloe Paige and Monica Michael, who were all sent home.
Of her final three, Rita said: “It was the craziest journey, but I’m happy I got these girls one step closer. They all represent something different and something unique. They all have their own stories to tell and I can’t wait for you all to see.”
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Lauren Murray made it through to the live shows
The six hopefuls join the other six acts who earned a place in the live shows during Saturday (24 October) night’s show.
The final 12 now have six days to prepare before they perform live for the nation for the first time on next Saturday’s (31 October) show. One of them will then be eliminated on Sunday night’s results show.
‘The X Factor’ continues next Saturday at 8pm on ITV.
'X Factor': Most Controversial Moments
Emily Nakanda's Happy-Slapping Scandal(01 of06)
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Back in series four, 15-year-old Emily Nakanda was one of the early favourites to win the show, but had to back out, after a video emerged showing her violently attacking another teenage girl.Reports at the time said Emily was asked to leave the competition by producers, or risk being axed. (credit:Ken McKay/Rex)
Frankie Cocozza Oversteps The Mark(02 of06)
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Frankie's hard partying during his time on 'X Factor' in 2011 was well-documented, but it ended up costing him his place in the competition, when he broke one of producers' "golden rules", later reported to have been the use of class-A drugs. (credit:Beretta/Sims/REX)
Grimmy And Rita Join The Show(03 of06)
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The addition of Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora was - at least initially - a controversial one, with some critics wondering whether either of them had the relevant experience to find the UK's hottest talent. (credit:ITV)
The Six Chair Challenge(04 of06)
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The 'Six Chair Challenge' has been a sticking point with 'X Factor' viewers since its debut in 2013. Many have branded the final stage of Bootcamp cruel, with some hopefuls gaining a place at Judges' Houses only to have to give it up later, but Simon Cowell clearly doesn't mind, as it's back for 2015. (credit:Tom Dymond/Thames/Rex)
Louis Walsh Pushes Dannii To Breaking Point(05 of06)
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Louis repeatedly accused Dannii of stealing one of his acts' songs back in 2008, resulting in the 'Put The Needle On It' singer breaking down in tears live on air, and having to vacate the panel at one point to gather herself.Simon jumped to Dannii's defence, telling Louis: "Dannii made the right choice, Louis, if you don't like it, tough."You're always whining and complaining. You two have to kiss and make up." (credit:ITV)
Gamu-Gate(06 of06)
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A turning point for Cheryl's popularity with the British public came when she was met with a backlash for putting both Cher Lloyd and Katie Waissel through to the live shows, over viewers' favourite Gamu, despite neither of them finishing their performances at judges' houses.Reports later suggested that Gamu could be facing deportation from the UK - adding to the backlash against Cheryl - though the aspiring singer was later insistent this was not the case. (credit:Ken McKay/TalkbackThames/Rex)