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'The X Factor' top 8 results: Surprise, surprise

Vino Alan and Paige Thomas exit the competition in a double upset

By MSN TV Nov 29, 2012 8:15PM
'The X Factor'/FOXBy Jilliane Johnson

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A lot is happening Thursday night!  There's a double elimination. Plus, Alicia Keys and Season 1 runner-up Josh Krajcik perform. Before we get to all that, though, hold on for the weekly montage!

 

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Diamond White hugs her mom. Vino Alan wants to do another take of his performance. Paige Thomas wrote "have faith" on her nails. Fifth Harmony consoles group member Ally after the passing of her grandfather. Carly Rose Sonenclar hopes to still be No. 1 on this night. Tate Stevens and L.A. Reid have a secret handshake that is not so secret anymore. CeCe Frey is not packing a suitcase because she doesn't understand why she doesn't get the reviews everyone else does. And Emblem3 is not playing games.

 

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And now, for the act with the lowest number of votes …

 

Eliminated: Paige Thomas

 

What?! Wow! "I'm excited for what I have in the future," says Paige, who is obviously just as shocked as everyone else. Her performance Wednesday night was definitely her best yet. This is a big upset.

 

Guest performance

 

Josh Krajcik -- "One Thing She'll Never Know"

 

It's good to see Josh back on the "X Factor" stage. He's sticking to his bluesy, old-school feel -- which greatly complements his raspy voice. Like Wednesday night, though, something is up with production. The stage is flush with red light, and the cameramen are going crazy. We're back and forth with various cameras, trying to see the former contestant. Oh, well. He sounds great even though we may have a hard time seeing him.

It's time to see which of the remaining seven acts will be moving on to the top 6 live performances next week. Pretty scared for Demi, seeing as how her only contestant left is CeCe Frey.

 

Moving on:

 

Teens

Carly Rose Sonenclar

 

Young Adults

CeCe Frey (How does this keep happening?)

 

Over 25s

Tate Stevens

 

Groups

Fifth Harmony

Emblem3

 

This means that Vino Alan and Diamond White will be singing for survival.

 

Backstage with Khloe

 

Khloe stands backstage with Diamond and Vino as they prepare to hit the stage, asking the hard questions. "L.A. changed your song last minute," she starts. "Are you mad at him for that?" Obviously, Vino is smart and replies, "No, not at all."

 

Guest performance

 

Alicia Keys -- "Girl on Fire"

 

Alicia substitutes her signature piano for a group of male dancers who resemble a troupe of ninjas. Along with her amazing voice, Alicia displays a great ability to nod her head in syncopation with the beat. Before leaving the stage, she runs her fingers through Mario's hair as he reads from the teleprompter. Not sure what that was about, but it just goes to show that Mario has concentration of steel!

 

"Save me" performances

 

Diamond White -- "I Was Here" by Beyoncé

 

By now, we know that Diamond has the voice and the passion. At this moment, it's about making the judges see and feel that. Britney definitely feels it: She shows, maybe, the most emotion that she has all season and tears up. "You were definitely there," Mario says.

 

Vino Alan -- "Trouble" by Ray LaMontagne

 

Before even uttering a word, Vino drops his jacket to the ground. This type of song is exactly what he should have been singing all along. It's as if the song was written for him. I think he just won his spot in the top 6.

 

Judges' votes to send home:

 

L.A. -- Diamond

Britney -- Vino

 

These votes were obvious. Now on to the judges who really matter.

 

Demi -- Vino

 

If Simon votes for Vino to go, then that's it. Otherwise, he can vote for Diamond and send the contestants into deadlock. He mentions being a fan of both singers but ultimately his vote is ...

 

Simon -- Vino

 

Eliminated: Vino Alan

 

"America didn't even get to hear what I really had to say," says Vino, who is obviously upset and shocked at his elimination. He agrees with Simon's belief that his direction in the competition was being lost.

 

Voter rankings

6. Diamond White
5. CeCe Frey (I just don't understand)
4. Fifth Harmony
3. Emblem3
2. Tate Stevens
1. Carly Rose Sonenclar (Duh!)

I understand that, the closer we get to the finals, the more intense the competition will become, but there are acts going home that should be given a better chance at winning. Vino Alan has the makings of a true star, yet L.A. Reid never really knew what to do with him. His "save me" song was the best that he's performed on stage for weeks, and that's probably because he chose the song himself.

Two more shocking eliminations down, and five acts remain. Next week on "The X Factor," the Pepsi challenge is back. Voters will be able to select which song the Season 2 winner will perform. Tune in Wednesday night to for more details.

 

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Window pain
Dec 3, 2012 10:48AM
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The juges already knew who they were sending home before the sing off.... Diamond is okay, but I really dont see why Simon is so in love with that girl
shiper
Dec 1, 2012 9:10AM
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how could simon ever let vino go over that girl white...She was so off key and really didn"t show any wow factor as vino let it all out and sounded great...these judges are letting the wrong people stay...I guess he thought he didn"t have the right look with his tattoos....Just let the people vote and not these stupid judges....the way it is going cece will probably win it all
shiper
Dec 1, 2012 9:03AM
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vino should have never left
BL1260
Nov 30, 2012 12:27PM
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I don't know if I want to watch to the end of X Factor now!!!! I thought that Vino was the best out of all of them.....CeCe is such a bad singer.....she should have been gone a long time ago.....What's with that anyway!!!
CM in Minnesota
Nov 30, 2012 9:37AM
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You all are so right.  Last year they brought Melanie Amaro back and what a disaster.  This year they brought Diamond back and now Vino is gone because of her.  I was also surprised at Paige.  Who on earth votes for that sick, snobby, egotistical, bad vocals CeCe.  I have been ready for her to go since week one.  Also I am ready for Demi to go if all she can say is "CeCe wants it more than anyone else."  That is just stupid.  None of them would be there putting themselves through this if they didn't want it just as bad as CeCe and for better reasons.  She is so fake and Demi even told her early on that she was unlikable and that HAS NOT changed.  Come on voters get her out of there.  I love Carly Rose but I don't think she has the maturity to handle a recording contract.  Let's not have another 5 million dollar flop this year.  Tate is a wonderful vocalist and person and would make a true impact on America.  He should be the winner.  The girls group is so lam and those 3 boys - Yuk!  I get so tired of the one holding himself and the other smiling like they are the cutest things since Mickey Mouse.  They really have nothing that a million other boys groups have and much less that most of them.  Tate and Carly Rose need to be the finalists with Tate winning the recording contract or another 5 million could be lost.
UPSDOWN
Nov 30, 2012 7:49AM
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KHLOE-KARDASHIAN-ODA​M-SUCKS! What are they thinking? They need to let American vote on eliminating her off the show.
wannabnfla
Nov 30, 2012 7:22AM
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disappointed in the show results. Vino should still be in the competition. CECE NEEDS TO GO! SHOULD HAVE GONE WEEKS AGO! WTH??????
Diamond should have also gone.
@tubaplayer, Carly Rose will probably win it all.

xylophhone
Nov 30, 2012 6:55AM
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an old farts winner prediction:  CARLY ROSE.   tho i didnt like her rendition of "rolling in the deep" but she seems to continuosly do well - despite her young age (said with a smile, not a frown).   the big problem i have is that she may end up singing the wrong songs - let her have more input.  the 5 girl group doesnt have it.  the 3 boy group is run of the mill.  tate may be too old (tho josh was over 30), cece BYE BYE, diamond is good but let her sing more upbeat songs,
Johnnie Walker
Nov 30, 2012 6:46AM
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PLEASE get rid of that Khloe girl!  All I can say is that Mario ROCKS!!!!!!!  He should replace RYAN SEACREST!
xylophhone
Nov 30, 2012 5:56AM
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simon is not himself...he is like a pitchman for VEGEMATIC!
Stunned in WA
Nov 29, 2012 11:10PM
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CeCe can see her way out.  How does America week in and week out vote her at the bottom then feel so bad for her they vote her up.....she rides more like a roller coaster then a performer.

 

Vino and Paige out? 

 

America what are you voting for?  Cuteness of teenagers or performers who can actually sing and put on a performance that you would be willing to part your hard earned money for?

 

I have not talked to anyone who is for CeCe and is totally amazed she is still in.  She totally disrespected contestants at tryouts....then cried to America that she has changed and the spots were gone.  Well, she lied about that too, SPOTS are back.  Remember the saying that a leopard can not change their spots!  She has not and never will....no humbleness coming from her. 

John c
Nov 29, 2012 11:01PM
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cece should of been first to let go , page and diamond should of had to sing for survival ...veno shouldnt of even been in the same catagory on this 1
seadogri
Nov 29, 2012 9:29PM
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cece frey sings like a dead cat
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