So there are many of you who loyally watch these shows and, like me, make continual comments to the television whether anyone else is in the room or not. Alternately, there are many of you who do not have the time to keep up with reality TV – there are too many shows, your tivos runneth over, you have kids and can’t remember what it’s like to watch anything beyond Dora the Explorer (you know who you are) – but you also want to be “in the know.” That’s fine. Let me help you understand.

Friday, December 7, 2012

The X Factor: A Predictable Final Four

Tonight’s results show for The X Factor will reveal the Final Four acts moving on the next week’s semi-finals. Currently all four judges are still represented in the competition, but will that change within the hour? Get ready for another double elimination as the rankings from America’s votes are in!
1.       Tate Stevens
2.       Carly Rose Sonenclar
3.       Emblem3
Coming in last, leopard print and all, is CeCe Frey. Team Demi is now officially out of the competition. As timely as this probably is, I’m surprised mainly because Demi and CeCe both seemed to have an army of fans who I thought would keep CeCe around at least one more week. Best of luck to her.
The bottom two now are Diamond White and Fifth Harmony, and they will have to square off for the judges’ votes to remain in the competition.  Fifth Harmony brings back the…harmony in their rendition of Mariah Carey’s “Anytime You Need a Friend.” Poor little Diamond on the other hand is, well, diamond-less tonight, taking on LeeAnn Womack’s “I Hope You Dance.” She struggles with her vocals, and sadly I do think it is time for her to go.
Down to the judges’ decision: Britney and Simon do not vote against their own contestants, so the future of these acts (God help them) lie in the hands of LA and Demi. They both vote to send home Diamond, which surprises me given how much LA seems to despise both Simon and Fifth Harmony. Diamond leaves the show with confidence though, and I greatly admire that.
Next week the remaining four acts will fight for a spot in the finale. Simon is now the only judge with more than one act remaining, and I have to wonder how he pulled it off when Paula was pretty much ineffective after the first few weeks last year with the “groups” category. I guess Mr. Cowell just spots better talent? Also, it’s his freaking show. Either way, will his groups make it to the end? Is a Tate vs. Carly finale a foregone conclusion? We’ll find out next week – til then!

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