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'X Factor': Fleur East Wows With 'Uptown Funk' Performance, But Andrea Faustini's 'Wrecking Ball' Fails To Impress By Comparison (VIDEO)

Fleur Blows Other Contestants Out Of The Water
Daniel Welsh
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Fleur East showed the rest of the contestants - and, frankly, any popstars watching at home - how it was done in Saturday night’s ‘X Factor’ live shows.

Fleur has received praise from the judges for her performances every week, but took things up one more level yet again on Saturday, with her version of Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’s song ‘Uptown Funk’.

From the word ‘go’, she delivered ‘diva’ throughout her performance, which kicked off outside the studio, where she told her mum on the phone she “had to go”, just as the music kicked in.

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Fleur East knocks it out of the park

She then strutted her way onto the stage, throwing her handbag at the judges’ table and giving us some of the best dancing we’ve ever seen on the ‘X Factor’ stage.

Simon Cowell admitted that choosing a song as fresh as ‘Uptown Funk’ that most viewers probably won’t have heard yet was a “risk” but went on to say that Fleur had just given him one of the top three performances he’d ever seen on a TV talent show.

In other words, sorry Chico, you’ve been bumped down to number four.

At the time of writing, Fleur's performance was sitting at number six on the iTunes singles chart (the only of the 'X Factor' contestants in the top 40, no less), while the video of her performance has already racked up 81,000 views on YouTube.

The night kicked off with the remaining four stars performing Christmas classics, but we think it’s the second half of the night that had the most people talking, particularly Fleur’s diva-tastic performance.

We even felt sorry for Andrea Faustini who, of course, gave great vocals on his version of Miley Cyrus’s ‘Wrecking Ball’, but after seeing Fleur strutting, grinding and chucking herself about all over the stage, the energy levels felt a bit low.

Tune in to ‘The X Factor’ tonight at 8pm to find out which contestants out of Fleur, Andrea, Ben Haenow and Lauren Platt will be making it through to next week’s live final.

'X Factor' Finalists: How Many Can You Name?
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(01 of28)
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a) Austin Drageb) Jonjo Kerrc) Sam Callahan (credit:Emma Peios via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(02 of28)
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a) Austin Drageb) Jonjo Kerrc) Sam CallahanOne of the most fancied 'X Factor' hunks across the show's ten years, Austin came in 9th place in 2008. He's still singing and, needless to say, still regularly taking his top off for selfies on Twitter. (credit:Emma Peios via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(03 of28)
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a) Treyc Cohenb) Maria Lawsonc) Alisha Bennett (credit:Jo Hale via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(04 of28)
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a) Treyc Cohenb) Maria Lawsonc) Alisha BennettAlthough she only finished in eighth place, Maria was one of series two's best loved contestants and signed a recording contract soon after the series ended. She has since played the female lead in 'Thriller Live' and fronted a campaign for Brastop.com (credit:Jo Hale via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(05 of28)
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a) Kimberley Southwickb) Carolynne Poolec) Lorna Simpson (credit:Jo Hale via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(06 of28)
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a) Kimberley Southwickb) Carolynne Poolec) Lorna SimpsonHaving already tried out for 'The Voice' and a previous series of 'The X Factor', Carolynne was the first contestant to get her marching orders in 2012. (credit:Jo Hale via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(07 of28)
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a) Ashley McKenzieb) Jamie Archerc) James Michael (credit:MJ Kim via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(08 of28)
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a) Ashley McKenzieb) Jamie Archerc) James MichaelLong before Tamera Foster, Ashley was the contestant who famously struggled to remember his words back in series three. Despite being an early favourite for winner, he ultimately finished in eighth place. (credit:MJ Kim via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(09 of28)
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a) Niki Evansb) Hannah Barrettc) Lucie Jones (credit:Suzan/Suzan)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(10 of28)
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a) Niki Evansb) Hannah Barrettc) Lucie JonesControversially, Simon Cowell opted to save Jedward over Lucie in series six. She's since gone on to play Cosette in 'Les Misérables', as well as bagging a role in the recent 'American Psycho' musical in London's West End. (credit:Suzan/Suzan)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(11 of28)
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a) Aiden Grimshawb) Anthony Hannahc) Rikki Loney (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(12 of28)
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a) Aiden Grimshawb) Anthony Hannahc) Rikki LoneyCheryl Cole was shocked when Jedward were saved over Rikki, who was the second contestant to be eliminated in 2009. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(13 of28)
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a) Brenda Edwardsb) Beverley Trotmanc) Roberta Howett (credit:Claire Greenway via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(14 of28)
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a) Brenda Edwardsb) Beverley Trotmanc) Roberta HowettSince finishing in sixth place in 2007, Beverley toured the UK in a production of 'Fame'. (credit:Claire Greenway via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(15 of28)
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a) Nikita Edwardsb) Laura Whitec) Sami Brookes (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(16 of28)
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a) Nikita Edwardsb) Laura Whitec) Sami BrookesLaura's exit is commonly referred to as one of the most controversial ever, with even Mariah Carey claiming that her finishing in eighth place was an injustice! Last year, Laura released her EP 'What My Mother Taught Me', having toured with Peter Andre earlier in her career. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(17 of28)
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a) Kingsland Roadb) Futureproofc) The Risk (credit:Danny Martindale via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(18 of28)
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a) Kingsland Roadb) Futureproofc) The RiskGood hair. (credit:Danny Martindale via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(19 of28)
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a) Kandy Rainb) Bad Lashesc) Hope (credit:Jon Furniss via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(20 of28)
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a) Kandy Rainb) Bad Lashesc) HopeOne of the first groups ever put together of solo singers who didn't make it on their own, Hope paved the way for One Direction, Little Mix and Belle Amie. (credit:Jon Furniss via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(21 of28)
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a) Robert Allen b) Ben Millsc) Storm Lee (credit:Harry Herd via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(22 of28)
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a) Robert Allen b) Ben Millsc) Storm LeeBen signed a five album deal with Sony after finishing in third place back in 2006. He has since released one album with Sony... (credit:Harry Herd via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(23 of28)
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a) Cassie Comptonb) Rachel Hyltonc) Sophie Habibis (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(24 of28)
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a) Cassie Comptonb) Rachel Hyltonc) Sophie HabibisCassie was just 17 when she auditioned for the first ever series of 'The X Factor', famously pleading with mentor Sharon Osbourne not to cut her a fringe in. Since then she's enjoyed a successful theatre career. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(25 of28)
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a) Nicolo Festab) Aiden Grimshawc) Luke Friend (credit:Neil Mockford via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(26 of28)
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a) Nicolo Festab) Aiden Grimshawc) Luke FriendNicolo was the first contestant to be eliminated in 2010, following a performance of Lady Gaga's 'Just Dance'. (credit:Neil Mockford via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(27 of28)
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a) Andy Williamsb) Danyl Johnsonc) Leon Jackson (credit:Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images)
Name The 'X Factor' Finalist(28 of28)
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a) Andy Williamsb) Danyl Johnsonc) Leon JacksonYou might recognise Leon - he actually won the show back in 2008, following a duet with Kylie Minogue in the live final. (credit:Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images)

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