Paula Abdul's minuscule metallic dress and eye-popping cleavage steals the show from Nicole Scherzinger's X Factor performance

By SARAH FITZMAURICE



Stealing the show: Paula Abdul managed to steal the show from Nicole Scherzinger's performance in her eye-popping low cut dress



She took to the stage performing her new song and stepped out in no less than three figure-hugging ensembles, so tonight should have been Nicole Scherzinger’s time to shine.

But the X Factor judge was upstaged by none other than her fellow judge Paula Abdul.

The 49-year-old stole the show in a miniscule silver and gold dress, which left little to the imagination.



Glitter girl: Th 49-year-old flashed plenty of flesh in the tiny silver and gold ensemble that left little to the imagination and showed off her incredible figure.



The glittering number certainly showed off plenty of leg but emphasised her ample cleavage with plunging neckline.

Paula, who was the only judge without an act in tonight’s semi-final show, ensured she was still part very much part of the action.

As Marcus Canty was told



Dark: Nicole took to the stage to perform her new track Pretty in an all black ensemble so the night should have been hers



Earlier as Steve Jones had tried to talk to LA Reid, Marcus and Chris Rene Paula was seen making her way into shot interrupting the conversation to kiss the men.

Perhaps Paula was simply ensuring she caught Simon Cowell’s attention, after he admitted he had nearly had sex with her in an interview yesterday.

But who could blame the singer for wanted to show off her incredible figure which would leave women more than half her age envious.



Sharing the love: Paula interrupted Steve Jones as he was talking to LA Reid and his acts to give kisses to everyone



Right up front: As Marcus learned he was going home Paula was seen front of stage, despite not having any acts left in the competition



Whatever the reason all eyes were firmly focused on Paula.

Nicole also displayed her fabulous figure in her three ensembles arriving out on stage in one shoulder white dress with ruffled detail.

Taking to the stage to perform her song Pretty Nicole mixed things up with a pair of tight leather trousers a plunging tuxedo top and an intricate silver necklace that hang around her chest.



Frock star: The judge later dined at Beso in Hollywood



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'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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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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