The X Factor (Season 1) - Week 8 Result (12/15/11 Post)

Welcome to the X Factor Zone!!! One out of four acts are going home tonight. Florence and the Machine and Nicole Scherzinger are going perform tonight.

The final four sang "No Diggity" by Blackstreet

Steve was talking the X Factor Audition in 2012. They are going announce audition dates on the x factor website.

Florence and the Machine sang "Shake It Out" from Ceremonials. Steve was impressed with Florence and the Machine performance. Steve announced that the result is after the break.

Steve announced that Chris Rene and Melanie Amaro are safe.

Nicole Scherzinger sang "Pretty" from her upcoming album "Killer Love". Simon was seating in Nicole's chair and was critique her performance. He was impressed with her performance.

After the commercial break, Steve is going announce the final act is going be safe or not. Melanie and Chris thank their supporter behind the stage.

Steve announced that Josh Krajick is safe.

Going home: Marcus Canty

Here is the twitter feedback on the X factor result:

Idol360 Idol360 

This is pretty much one of my favorite group performances ever. #NoDiggity

rickey Rickey 

I really hope American Idol contestants won't have mashups next year, but I'm sure they will copy that and call themselves original.

ParisPrimeau √Paris Primeau 

#xfactor results!! Ahhh! All I know is Josh & Melanie better be in finales!

SimonCowell Simon Cowell 

I am very very nervous.

Idol360 Idol360 

I am excited to see Florence + The Machine! (@Flo_tweet)

NicoleScherzy Nicole Scherzinger 

I'm so excited for tonight! God be with me! #IAmNicole

Idol360 Idol360 

Florence Welch is perfect. I love her.

TheLavaLizard Trini Trent 

it's great to see Melanie performing an uptempo. Josh is not here for this though #xfactor

TheLavaLizard Trini Trent 

Steve Jones tampon needs adjusting. He seems very upset. Slip him a Midol #xfactor

MikeMilan215 Mike Milan 

I almost want Marcus to send Josh home to give Nicole the ultimate gag #xfactor

Juliechangfox5 Julie Chang 

Man....I guess America really loves @MrChrisRene! Who do u think is going home tonight on #XFactor? #myfoxny

The X Factor (Season 1) - Week 7 Result

Welcome to the X Factor Zone!!!  One out of five acts is going home tonight.

Lenny Kravitz sang "Push It" and "Are You Gonna Go My Way".

Steve announced that Josh Krajick and Chris are safe.

Mary J. Blige sang "Need Someone" from My Life ll...The Journey Continues Act 1.

Steve announced that Melanie Amaro is safe.

Final Showdown: Marcus Vs Rachel

LA: Rachel
Nicole: Rachel
Paula: Marcus
Simon: Marcus

Going home:  Rachel Crow

Here is twitter feedback on the X Factor

NJLovinLambert Andrea L. 

Xfactor time woot!! #xfactor

Idol360 Idol360 

Lenny Kravitz is opening XFactor, with an old song...

AprilNicolee_ April Monroe 

Chris is so adorable. <3

SimonCowell Simon Cowell 

Help!!

Irishgal719 NANCY 

Oh that was pretty ...MJ Blige song

krummy09 Siobhan Magnus Fan 

Just give Melanie the 5 million. In a 3 way final with 2 WGWG's, the 2 guys split the vote & Melanie wins.

NJLovinLambert Andrea L. 

Whatever happens, Marcus is so talented and a great entertainer, I hope to see him again!! #xfactor

ABC7Kendis kendis gibson 

Wow the guy who hosts #XFactor is TOOL

Vanessa_Gyan Vanessa Gyan 

If Rachel goes home... Simon will have a nervous breakdown! #XFactor

LA_Reid LA Reid 

I take no pleasure in seeing @iamrachelcrow go home.. Ouch!

DavidBegnaud David Begnaud 

DRAMA! In the audience at #XFactor as Nicole got booed off the stage!!! And righty so, in my opinion. It's her job to vote!

The X Factor (Season 1)- Week 5 Result

Welcome to the X factor Zone!!! Today is result night and two acts are going home tonight.

Kelly sang "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) from her album Stronger. Steve called her performance extraordinary. He said that Kelly is going on tour in January 2012.

Pepi Choice Performance theme: Circus

Pepi song: Pink-"So What/Raise Your Glass"

Steve called Lakoda Rayne and Drew names separate from the remaining acts. He want Simon and Paula on stage to support their acts. He said that Lakoda Rayne was voted off.  Lakoda Rayne was immediately eliminated from the X Factor Title. They said the dream is not and you going see Lakoda Rayne in concert.

Special Appearance: Howie Mantel 

He was talking about his upcoming show "Mobbed" after the X-Factor tonight.

Bruno Mars sang "It Will Rain" from the movie "Twlight: Breaking Dawn-Part 1". Steve called his performance fantastic.

Steve announced that Chris Rene, Rachel Crow and Josh Krajcik are safe.

After the commercial break, He announced that Melanie Amaro and Astro are safe

Final Showdown: Leroy Bell Vs Marcus Canty

Nicole is getting tear-eyed in Leroy Bell's final performance. Nicole is giving Leroy Bell an standing ovation.

The final votes:

LA Reid:  Leroy

Nicole:  Marcus

Paula: Marcus

Simon: Leroy

Going Home:  Leroy Bell

Steve announced that there is going to be another double elimination next week.

The X Factor Twitter Feedback

CeeNoelle Christina Noelle 

Omg I love Bruno Mars

AuntieVenom Kween Kobra 

I like Bruno live so much more than on record. True singer

NicoleScherzy Nicole Scherzinger 

I adore @LakodaRayne and I'm sad to see them go. They are beautiful and classy. #IAmNicole

krummy09 Siobhan Magnus Fan 

save Astro damnit!! he's the only reason I pay attention to this mess of a show

JoeyTube Joey Guerra 

Marcus Canty and Leroy Bell are on the chopping block. Is this even a contest? They have to ax Leroy. #xfactor

ItsAnisa LOADING . . . 

WTFFF ?! Marcus canty is in the bottom 2 ?! reeeecount pleaseee -__- #xfactor.

jennlevine Jennifer Levine 

SO SHOCKED. Marcus is not going anywhere though. RT@jennlevine: So the real bottom two is Leroy and Astro. Not surprised. #XFactor

sarahtalks sarah #### 

If the judges eliminate Marcus, I'm turning this off and unplugging my TV in a rage. #xfactor

subha26 Subha 

Urgh, of course all of Simon's girls are through. How unfortunate, because they're all so bland. #xfactor #resultsshow

tre0808 Trelynda Kerr 

Marcus has had a case of cotton mouth all night #XFactor

GCoy1 Greg Coy 

#xfactor LeRoy is classy and grown folks artist. But this might be his swan song on competition.

LesleyMag Lesley Maglapit 

Watching #XFactor -- this guy Leroy is freaking awesome!!!! Hope he gets to stay!!!

MsMcKenziee D. 

Cant believe this man on xfactor is 60 yrs old lookin like 38...what is he drinkin cuz i want some

Destined2BeGr8 Jason G 

marcus should have been sent home based on performance #xfactor

blueyed7 [ Louise ] 

Shoutout to #xfactor for having the world's wost host. Its like he showed up at the wrong set and said "ill give this a whirl"

alysonbaxter Alyson Baxter 

LeRoy Bell should walk up to Chris Rene and congratulate him for being the luckiest man in America right now. #justsayin #xfactor