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'X Factor': Simon Cowell Reveals Final Three 'Over 25s' During Live Judges' Houses Show

Simon Cowell's Final Three 'X Factor' Acts Revealed
Daniel Welsh
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‘X Factor’ judge Simon Cowell has picked the three acts he’s putting through to live shows.

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Simon, who is mentoring the ‘over 25s’ this year, chose to save Bupsi, Anton Stephans and Max Stone, revealing his decision during Saturday’s live Judges’ Houses show.

The music mogul admitted at the beginning of the show that he’d not yet made his final decision, even going as far as changing his mind after watching everyone’s Judges’ Houses performances back.

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Bupsi is through to live shows

After putting through Anton and Bupsi (claiming “we all need a little bit of nasty”), he then revealed to viewers: “I have actually changed my mind tonight… I’m really sorry to the person I was going to put through, but the person I’m choosing is Max.”

Praising Anton, Simon also claimed: “This competition would not be the same without [him].”

His decision means Jennifer Phillips, Kerrie-Anne Phillips and Ebru will now be leaving the competition, despite impressing viewers with their Judges’ Houses performances.

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Simon and his final three acts

Simon was initially less than thrilled when it was revealed that the public had voted for him to mentor the ‘over 25s’, but it seems he’s had a change of heart, telling his finalists: “I know I was a bit down on you guys first of all, but I think we might have the winner of the show amongst you three.”

Saturday night also saw Cheryl Fernandez-Versini announcing her final three groups.

The former Girls Aloud singer decided to save Alien Uncovered, 4th Impact and Reggie ‘n’ Bollie from her category.

This year’s ‘X Factor’ live shows kick off on Saturday, 31 October, over 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)

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