'Mommy, you promise me?' wails devastated Rachel Crow, 13, as she falls to the floor sobbing after being dumped out of X Factor USA

Devastated: Young X Factor hopeful Rachel Crowe was at the centre of uncomfortable scenes last night as she sobbed uncontrollably at being dumped off show The X Factor USA

X Factor finalist Rachel Crow, 13, made an emotional exit from the competition last night in scenes that made for uncomfortable viewing.
The 13-year-old was devastated after she was sent home from the competition after judge Nicole sent the vote to deadlock after she picked Rachel to leave over finalist Marcus Canty.


Overcome: The 13-year-old slumped to the floor as she heard the news wailing uncontrollably as presenter Steve Jones and finalist Marcus Canty who survived looked concerned

Once presenter Steve Jones announced she had received the lowest number of votes from the public, the youngster dramatically slumped to the ground and collapsed in a flood of tears upon realising her X Factor dream was over.
Her worried mother rushed onto the stage to comfort her screaming daughter who looked even younger than her 13 years.
And as she tried her best to reassure her that everything would be okay, in heartbreaking scenes Rachel wailed: 'Mommy you promise me?... Promise me?.'

Stepping in: Simon Cowell made his way up onto the stage to scoop up his act up as presenter Jones dithered

The teenager's reaction appeared to paralyse presenter Jones, who looked flustered and failed to act.
As judge Nicole Scherzinger burst into tears, presenter Jones floundered around the heartbroken young singer.
It was left to head judge Simon Cowell to take charge, as he rushed onto the stage to pick the sobbing teen off the floor.
Former Pussycat Doll Nicole also arrived onstage still weeping, and stood awkwardly behind Rachel.
She could have saved the teen but instead threw the vote to a tie, meaning the final decision was left to the public vote.
The show's cameras appeared to hastily cut to Jones as an inconsolable Rachel was comforted by Cowell and her mother.

Mother knows best: While her mother tried to comfort her Rachel screamed at her clearly distraught with the news she was going home

Oh dear: As Rachel bawled her mother came out on stage to try and comfort her while the judges and Steve looked concerned

X Factor USA relaxed competition rules to allow younger performers to bid for stardom, while in the UK the age limit is still fixed at 16.
But even in the UK some industry insiders have voiced concerns that it is still too low.
On the UK show popular contestant Luke Lucas, 16, was axed after a disastrous performance during the judges' houses round leading judge and Take That star Gary Barlow to declare 16 too young for the show.
The 16-year-old had wowed during the initial stages but buckled under the pressure in LA, disappointing Gary with an out of time and off-key performance of Shontelle's Impossible.
Luke broke down in tears and had to be comforted by a crew member, which led the UK X Factor's head judge to voice his concerns with the show's age limit.
Barlow said: 'Sixteen is just too young to be in a competition with this kind of pressure.'

Comforting words: As Simon tells the teen she has a career ahead of her Nicole is seen crying behind them

As the cameras cut to the montage of her time on the show Nicole also appeared inconsolable and held her hands up to her face.
When Steve asked her if she had anything to say she simply turned away, adding to the emotional tension present on stage.
Nicole didn't want to pick between Rachel and Marcus Canty and turned to the other judges to seek their advice as she said: 'I can’t make this decision I’ve been up there and I know how that feels.'
But with Simon and LA Reid both opting to save their own acts and Paula choosing to save Rachel, Nicole was left with the final decision.

Thanks for voting: Rachel managed to compose herself to say thank you to her fans and told them it wouldn't be the last they see of her

After a drawn out pause she reluctantly chose to send Rachel home, thus putting the pair to deadlock, but it was revealed the teen had failed to attract as many votes as Marcus, and the exuberant little girl was clearly shattered by the news.
When she managed to compose herself Rachel fought back her emotions to say a few words.



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Who needs X Factor? Axed Misha B already 'in talks' with rap star Missy Elliot

By ANDREA MAGRATH



Superstar duo: X Factor contestant Misha B is rumoured to be in talks to work with Missy Elliot after the pair bonded on Twitter



She may have been eliminated at the worst possible time during the X Factor, but Misha B is already moving onwards and upwards.

The axed singer is rumoured to be already in talks with rap superstar Missy Elliot after the two bonded on Twitter.

Just hours after being voted off the ITV series last night, 19-year-old Misha tweeted the Work It hitmaker to thank her for being an inspiration during her time on the show.



She wrote: 'I LOVE YOU MISSY!!! U INSPIRE ME BEYOND WORDS :D Thanks 4 Being The INSPIRATION of My Generation && Many Too Come' (sic).

And to the singer's surprise, Elliot, 40, replied. 'Thank u SO MUCH I am grateful! & Congratulations to all the SUCCESS that will be coming 2 u! U R talented,' she wrote.

An excited Misha re-tweeted the message, before replying: 'WOW!!! Words Can't Describe How Much It Means To Have Ur Support! Got Me Thinkin...IMAGINE Missy E && Misha B *MUSICALMADNESS*'



Meet and greet: The 19-year-old singer tweeted her idol last night and was thrilled to receive a response

And it looks as though her ambition may be fulfilled, as her idol



responded: 'hahaha! Yup a hit! As u would say *MUSICALMADNESS* looking 4ward 2 meeting ya.'

The X Factor judges last night predicted big things for the Manchester-born singer, despite her being axed from the competition.

Many have compared Misha to last year's fourth place Cher Lloyd, who was widely disliked on the show but has gone on to have a number one single.



Possible partnership: They sparked speculation over a possible working relationship after the rap star said she was 'looking forward to meeting' Misha



Indeed, 2010's third place act One Direction are already enormous stars in the UK, and runner-up Rebecca Ferguson has just released her debut single to critical acclaim - while winner Matt Cardle's first album since his X Factor single has failed to make waves.

During her television appearances this morning Miss Bryan appeared far from concerned for her career path post-X Factor, and has already forgiven judges Tulisa and Louis Walsh for 'Bully-gate'.



No regrets: Misha is already moving onwards and upwards after being voted off The X Factor on Sunday night



Speaking on Daybreak, she said: 'Forgiving is the thing that I have done. I believe that in situations that occur in life, you shouldn't get bitter you should just get better. 'Because there's a saying that to forgive is to set a prisoner free, and I realised that prisoner was me. And instead of getting bitter about a situation - because it's only making you not feel good inside.







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Keeping her dream alive: Will it be a fairytale ending for Amelia Lily after she makes final despite Kelly's dismissal in first round?

By NADIA MENDOZA and MARCUS BARNES



On course for the X Factor title: Amelia Lily has seen more ups and downs than any other contestant and has now secured a place in the finals



She made it through to the X Factor final tonight ahead of group mate Misha B.

But Amelia Lily's journey to the this point has not been without it's dramas.

It seemed the 17-year-old's chances were all but over in the very first week of the show, when she was controversially voted off along with Jonjo Kerr, 2 Shoes and James Michael.

But, thanks to the exit of a certain Frankie Cocozza, the 16-year-old has had a second chance at taking the coveted title of X Factor champion.



Show of solidarity: The 17-year-old and her group mate Misha B hold hands before the latter was voted off the show



And, after tonight's show she will be hoping that her treacherous path to the final will end with her dreams of success coming true.

Amelia was voted off in the first week of the X Factor despite many touting her as a potential victor.



Emotion: Amelia was shocked to find she'd made it to the final of the show



But, after Frankie Cocozza was booted off the show for allegedly boasting of taking drugs, the scene was set for her return.

The pink-haired singer came back along with three other acts who were voted off earlier in the series and managed to claim her place back on the show.

However, even so she has found herself in the sing-off twice and struggled to live up to her potential.



Talented enough to make the final? Amelia could be victorious over Marcus Collins and Little Mix



In fact, two weeks ago Gary Barlow revealed that he thought she deserved to be voted off.

He said: 'I've got to be honest, I didn't have enough time with my four acts to really know who had the potential and who didn't. We were literally judging it on the performance that first week and when I look back on that night, actually Amelia was the weakest performer.'

But last night she impressed all four judges during the semi-final with her performance of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, followed by a rendition of Avril Lavigne's I Need You.



Semi-finalists: Amelia with the rest of this weekend's X Factor finalists before Misha B was voted off



As well as her dramas on the show, Amelia has also had personal battles to overcome.

Most recently she revealed she is chasing stardom so she can offer her father financial help after his business went bust.

Last month, Barry Oliver was forced to put his plumbing firm into voluntary ­liquidation - but has continued to support his daughter at the live shows.



Daddy's girl: Amelia Lily's father Barry Oliver has supported his daughter from her very first audition



Amelia told the Sunday Mirror: 'It was tough to see my dad working ­extremely hard to try to keep the business going for the rest of the family.

'I would love to win this for my dad and my ­family, to show their support had paid off. It would be amazing.

'Me getting on to The X Factor has ­really helped him. It really lifted all our spirits. I’m a real daddy’s girl and I can always count on him.'



Semi-finalist: Amelia battled Marcus Collins, Misha B and Little Mix last night



After Barry’s firm JG Oliver & Son was ­dissolved last month, he intends to start up a new company under the name Oliver’s.

As if this wasn't enough, to add to Amelia's struggle she has also had to contend with controlling her diabetes.

She recently described how she has to adjust her insulin levels before performing to counterbalance the effects of the adrenaline rush when she is on stage.



The show must go on: Amelia 'nailed' her Motown performance last night



I need four injections a day and I’ve had it for 14 years now,' Amelia told the Daily Star, adding: 'I used to have fits when I was younger.'

'Adrenalin uses a lot of energy, so I need to decrease my insulin before I perform. It’s hard to get the balance right but I always decrease my insulin just before performing to be safe,' Amelia revealed.

'There’s still a risk that something could happen on stage but I can tell if I’m shaking or need chocolate.'



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Misha B misses out on a place in the X Factor final after being voted off as Tulisa fights back tears of guilt

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Bad rap? Misha B lost out on a place in the X Factor finals despite great performances on yesterday's show

Misha B missed out on a place in the X Factor final tonight after losing the public vote against fellow group member Amelia Lily.
The 19-year-old appeared composed after losing out in the semi-final, despite receiving positive feedback during yesterday's show.
The Mancunian was embraced by Amelia and mentor Kelly Rowland, who couldn't hide her disappointment at losing her contestant.

Tears of guilt? Tulisa wept throughout Misha's final song, perhaps owing to her part in the bullying accusations

As the news was broken by host Dermot O'Leary, Amelia, 17, grabbed Misha and told her: 'I love you, I love you.'
But Misha remained composed throughout and took to the stage to sing Jessie J's Who You Are to see out her final appearance on the show.
She introduced the song with what appeared to be one of her own raps, before launching into an emotional rendition of the track.

All together now: Kelly Rowland appeared overcome with emotion when it was whittled down to her two acts

Perhaps feeling guilty at her part in the Misha bullying scandal, Tulisa was seen weeping as she worked her way through the song.
Asked if she had anything to say, Misha simply said: 'Just wanna say thank you to every at X Factor for making dreams reality, stylists and everyone behind the scenes and Kelly Rowland the best mentor in the world.'
Dermot then introduced her final song, calling her one of the X Factor's most creative contestants ever.
As he announced the acts who were staying in the contest, each reacted with just as much emotion as one might expect.

So glad to have a second chance: Amelia Lily can't believe her luck as she makes it through to the X Factor

Oh well! Misha B seemed to have almost accepted her fate

Little Mix in particular couldn't believe their luck at staying in.
All four girls screamed, along with their mentor Tulisa, and hugged each other as tears streamed down their faces.
Yesterday, head judge Gary Barlow shocked the audience when he told the young singer she had no chance of being an X Factor champion.

Singing her heart: Dermot O'Leart lauded Misha as one of the show's most talented ever performers

He said: 'Misha I mentioned the positive side of you being here earlier but there is a negative side as well and that’s I’ve sat here and witnessed your journey and it makes me sad.'
As the audience began to boo him he continued: 'You have been wrongfully accused of being someone that you’re not.
'Even if you are lucky enough to get through tomorrow night, I don’t think you can win because of that and that’s a shame.'

'I love you': Amelia Lily let her feelings known to her group mate as she commiserated her

But it seems his prophecy was correct, and Misha lost out in the public vote leaving the three remaining acts - Little Mix (the first ever girl group to reach the final), Marcus Collins and Amelia Lily - to battle it out.
On Saturday's show Misha B kicked off proceedings singing Dancing in the Street by Martha and the Vandellas.
The colourful performance received great feedback from the judges with Louis Walsh saying: 'You're original you're unique. I want you in the final because you deserve to be.'

Little Mix, big moment: Tulisa and the girl group were overcome with emotion when it was announced that they would remain in the contest

Gary Barlow was equally full of praise and said that Misha B was the reason he took the X Factor judging role.
He said: 'Thank you for making this experience a positive one for me.'
For her second song Misha sang F**kin Perfect by Pink and rapped one verse midway through, which led Louis Walsh to tell her: 'You are a major major talent.'


So happy! Little Mix scream as they're announced as finalists on the X Factor
But it seems that, ultimately, Gary Barlow's comments were correct.

Earlier in the series Misha was accused of backstage bullying, which seemed to tarnish her for the remainder of her time on the X Factor.
Tulisa went into depth about the teenager's alleged backstage behaviour after her performance late last month.

Introduction: All four semi-finalists got together to open tonight's show

She said: 'There is no doubt about it, when it comes to talent you are way up there. Most people they come into the competition and they to be built up and progress but you came as a whole package and you are definitely the star of the show.
'But I do have one negative this week. I think you are very competitive and I’ve seen a different side of you backstage and you don’t realise that you do it, but in some ways you being so feisty can come across as quite mean to certain contestants and I’ve been told by a few this week there’s been a few mean comments towards them.
'I’m not putting you down but take that feistiness and energy when you get on the stage and leave them all behind. Put aside the attitude.'

Christmas treat: Justin Bieber flirts with Tulisa after having done the same with Kelly

Louis Walsh added: 'One of my contestants has complained about Misha bullying her backstage.'
This appeared to stay with her throughout the contest and seemed to contribute to her exit.
After the drama of Misha's exit, Amelia was asked how she felt about making it to the final, to which she said: 'I cannot believe it I'm so happy, thankyou so much to everyone who voted.'

Par for the course: Dermot commented that Justin Bieber was renowned for his flirting

Meanwhile, Liverpudlian hairdresser Marcus Collins said: 'I'm gobsmacked, I'm gonna keep working hard I promise.'
So next week the three remaining acts will battle it out for The X Factor title in front of 10,000 people at Wembley Arena, the biggest final the show has ever had.
The show kicked off with all four acts performing the ballad Hold On by Wilson Phillips and two superstar performances were included in the evening's package.

In amazing shape: Kelly Rowland looked fantastic during her performance of two different songs

Justin Bieber sang his Christmas single Under The Mistletoe, which is taken from his Christmas album of the same title.
The 17-year-old did his usual routine of flirting with the female judges, Kelly Rowland and Tulisa.
After Justin performed it was time for Kelly to set the stage alight with an exhilarating performance, although some of the routine appeared to be mimed rather unconvincingly.

Great moves, shame about the singing: The former Destiny's Child singer appeared to lip sync badly throughout her appearance on stage

She kicked off her routine wearing a dress with a train attached and powered through When Love Takes Over produced by David Guetta.
Halfway through her dancers removed part of her dress leaving her in a sparkling top and short shorts revealing her ultra-toned body, at which point she broke into Down For Whatever.
After the performance Dermot handed over to the judging panel for some feedback to which Louis excitedly enthused: 'You put it down girl! You remind me of a young Tina Turner. I'm buying the album tomorrow!'

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I'm A Celebrity 2011: McFly bassist Dougie Poynter crowned King Of The Jungle after beating Mark Wright

By EMILY SHERIDAN



All hail King Dougie: McFly bassist Dougie Poynter has been crowned King Of The Jungle



Dougie Poynter has been crowned King Of The Jungle after winning this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

McFly bassist, 24, was stunned after beating former bookies favourite Mark Wright: 'I'm lost for words. My mouth is so dry. It's been the best couple of week in my life.'

The Essex-native was presented with his crown by hosts of the ITV2 spin-off show, Laura Whitmore and Joe Swash.



After strutting down the walkway, he was greeted by his jubilant McFly bandmate Tom Fletcher.

Despite being runner-up, The Only Way Is Essex star and club promoter Mark, 24, was a gracious loser.

He said: There couldn't be a bit winner. He's the nicest, kindest person in the whole wide world. He deserves every minute of it.'

During their joint interview before finding out the winner, Dougie admitted he was surprised to have ended up in the final at all.



Bromance: The pair spoke about their surprisingly close friendship on the show



He said: 'I didn't do anything, I felt like I just chilled in my hammock the whole time.'

Mark enthused: 'It's the most amazing experience of my whole life.'

Dougie admitted they had been sick repeated times following their Bushtucker Trial the previous night.

Before finding out he hadn't won, Mark insisted: 'I've won being here... I can't be a loser today. It's not a competition. It's an experience of a lifetime and I've loved every minute.'

The show I was on before, it's kinda real-life, but you have to exaggerate. when I used to watch it back, I used to say that's really exaggerated. On this show, I'm totally me.'



Who will it be: Mark and Dougie had a joint interview with Ant and Dec before finding out who was crowned King Of The Jungle



When asked about a potential romance with Emily Scott, Mark said: 'Emily's a very good looking girl and a lovely girl to be around. We'll see when she gets out. She can come to Essex, we can hang out, everyone can come to Essex.'

Dougie was announced the winner after the pair went head to head in their final Bushtucker trial 'The final Party'.

They each had to eat a disgusting drink, starter, main course and dessert made of weird jungle concoctions, which would be worth a tastier alternative back at camp later on.



A drink to start things off: Mark drank blended cockroaches for the 'Final Party' Bushtucker Trial



Down in one: Dougie didn't even wait to hear that his drink contained emu liver before drinking it



Mark started off the trial by drinking blended cockroaches, which left him retching.

Dougie didn't even wait to hear from Ant and Dec about what he was drinking and quickly downed a 'bloody scary' of blended emu liver.

He said: 'It wasn’t that bad it tasted like blood and liver yeah.'



That looks appetising: Mark's beachworm bruschetta' featured alive beachworms



Wriggly dinner: Mark struggled to digest the worms as they wriggled around in his mouth



For the start, Mark struggled to eat a 'beachworm bruschetta', which featured two alive beachworms.

He struggled to eat them because they were so chewy and wriggling in his mouth.

After finally swallowing them, he lamented: 'That was worse than the drink.'

Dougie nearly threw up after eating his starter of 'sushi degrotto' - made of a witchetty grub.



They don't serve this in Yo Sushi! Dougie had to eat a 'Sushitty Grub'



Vile: Dougie had a tough job to digest the witchity grub



Mark decided to change his approach and imagine his main course of cricket crudité’ - a king cricket served with vomit fruit dipping sauce - was Peking duck.

After swallowing it, he declared: 'That was horrific it tasted like… sick.'

Dougie struggled to eat his main course Dim Bum - an ostrich's anus - and had Mark providing support by saying: 'It’s just a bit of meat, eat it like it is a bit of meat sitting here like we are having a Chinese meal.'



Not every appetising: Mark's main course was cricket crudité’ - a king cricket served with vomit fruit dipping sauce - while Dougie had the ostrich anus



Keep it down: Dougie laughs as Mark retches while trying to eat the cricket



Finally, Mark's dessert was fish-eyed oysters, which he had to chew a lot on the optic nerve.

But poor Dougie ended up with one of the foulest dishes - a bush pig penis chopped into sections.

As he chewed on one of the sections, Dougie cried: 'Penis tastes so bad!'



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The fury Factor! Simon Cowell storms off refusing to speak to judges as Drew is eliminated, while Astro bows out of X Factor USA graciously

By SARAH FITZMAURICE



The face of fury: Simon Cowell was angered his act Drew was kicked out of the competition tonight after none of the other judges selected to save her in the sing off



He still has Melanie Amaro and Rachel Crow in the competition so there’s still a good chance that Simon Cowell could win the X Factor USA with one of his acts.

But the music mogul was left furious and refused to speak to the other judges after his act Drew was sent home from the competition.

Drew and Marcus Canty found themselves fighting for the final place in the singing competition, but the 14-year-old failed to impress the other judges and was voted out of the competition along with Astro who had been told his fate earlier in the show.



Not happy: As Simon learned that Drew would be leaving the competition he was angry and stormed up from his seat on the judging panel, meanwhile Drew broke down in tears



Drew pleaded with the judges to save her ahead of her save me song and deplored: ‘I’m nervous and I just hope everybody can see me true talent and I hope that shows in my save me song.’

Trying to channel her emotions into her track Listen To Your Heart by Roxette Drew put all her effort into the performance but it was not enough to compete with Marcus’s rendition of Gladys Knight & The Pips' Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye).





That's not the spirit: As Paula sealed Drew's fate Simon jumped from his seat and stormed off in a fury



Following the songs for survival LA was the first to select the person he wanted to stay and despite saying it was a difficult decision for him he predictably chose Marcus, whom he mentors.

Simon was up next and begged Paula and Nicole to save his act declaring that it was his fault she was in the sing off.

He explained: ‘The reason drew is in this position tonight is my fault I take total responsibility. I genuinely believe you deserve a second chance. I’m begging these two to give her another chance.’



Singing for survival: Drew had gone up against Marcus Canty in the sing off

With Simon choosing Drew to remain in the competition it was down to the girls to seal the fate of the acts.

Nicole explained that the decision was an extremely tough and emotional one for her to make and she told: ‘I know that I’ve been really hard on you the past few weeks but that’s only because you are the best and I believe in you.’

She told Marcus: ‘ When you sing I feel like your heart is on the floor for all to see.’



Saving his own: While LA Reid said he had a tough decision to make he chose to save his own act Marcus and sent Drew home after the sing off



'It's my fault': Simon was up next and chose to save his act Drew but appealed to Paula and Nicole to save her too



Nicole added: ‘I adore and appreciate both of you,’ before making her decision and she said: ‘The act I’m sending home is Drew.’

The decision to send Drew home or to take the competition to deadlock was left in Paula Abdul’s hands, the only judge without any acts left in the running.

She reviewed: ‘I love and respect both of you.’



Nicole added: ¿I adore and appreciate both of you,¿ before making her decision and she said: ¿The act I¿m sending home is Drew'



Delivering the blow: Paula explained that the save me song had to ¿move me¿ and she admitted that Drew had failed to do that before she sent her home



But she explained that the save me song had to ‘move me’ and she admitted that Drew had failed to do that before she sent her home.

As the 14-year-old’s fate was sealed Simon got up out of his chair and stormed off while Drew could be heard sobbing loudly.

She managed to composure herself enough to scream: ‘I want to say thank you to my fans and I’m going to keep going and I’ve a lot to show you guys and it’s a lot more upbeat.’



Warm embrace: As Drew broke down realising her time in the competition was over Marcus gave her a warm hug before Simon joined her on stage



Tears: Through her sobs Drew told fans:'I want to say thank you to my fans and I¿m going to keep going and I¿ve a lot to show you guys and it¿s a lot more upbeat'



Radio silence: As Steve asked Simon if he had anything to say to the judges the music mogul said he had nothing to say



When Steve Jones asked her mentor if he had anything to say he replied: ‘I don’t want to say anything.’

As he comforted a distraught Drew, who was crying loudly into his chest Steve pushed him for a comment.

He replied: ‘I’ll say it backstage’, before adding that he thinks she is a star.

Simon also refused to speak to any of the other judges and looks furious.



Taking it well: Earlier in the show Astro kept his cool when he was told he got the lowest public votes and would be leaving the competition



Standing ovation: The rapper was treated to a rousing applause from the judges



Man in the Mirror: The final seven opened the show with a rendition of Michael Jackson's hit song



In keeping with the Michael Jackson tribute theme from Wednesday night all contestants opened the show with a rendition of the King Of Pop's Man In the Mirror.

After the group song Rachel Crow, Melanie Amaro and Chris Rene were told they were safe from elimination.

Josh Krajcik is also safe and he and Marcus Canty are also in the final five and still in the running to bag the $5million recording contract.



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