And now for what will undoubtedly be the most watched show on tv tonight (lowest common denominator anyone?) - it's the X Factor FINAL.
One act will leave the competition tonight!
And to open - a lesson in miming from the final 16 who are "performing" What A Feeling. One word - DIABOLICAL.
Sidenote: Expect plenty of ad breaks tonight - ITV are charging £200k for a 30 second ad.
First up its Matt. Plenty of VT of his visit home and plenty of tears from Matt and his family. His song choice is spot on and suits the toned down performance. One worrying factor is that Matt's voice seems strained... Judges love him and acknowledge that he's still not well but say that it's a strong performance.
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Next up is Rebecca Ferguson. If I'm honest, it's all a bit Rhydian for me in that everything she sings sounds the same. The staging on this is also curious to say the least... Nothing spectacular. Comments are over the top for that and Cheryl is laying it on thick. Bleurgh.
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Sidenote: Whoa, some of those Liverpool girls look ROUGH.
Next are the last remaining group One Descended Testicle. These VT's of their trips home are painful to watch. It's a good vocal and their harmonies have improved over the weeks. One thing I don't understand is why they give Zain solo parts because he has the weakest voice of them all. Funnily enough all of the judges love them (because they're mentored by the man that pays your wages by any chance?).
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Sidenote: Wasn't the final supposed to be coming live from Wembley Arena?
The last finalist to sing is Cher Lloyd. I will admit that I did think her VT would show her being dropped off at a caravan park... I wonder of they're using elaborate staging to cover the frankly shoddy vocal? I dislike the fact that, just because it's the final, the judges seem unable to give negative comments...
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Now it's on to our celebrity duets! First up its the lovely Matt Cardle and he's singing with Rhianna! It's showing on Matt's face now that his voice problems are starting to get him. It's a sensational duet and they really looked comfortable singing together.
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Our next duet is Rebecca Ferguson and she's going to be singing with Christina Aguilera. It's a good song choice - they'll be doing Beautiful. This may be the first celebrity duet in X Factor history where the contestant outshines the guest....
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Sidenote: Whoa, Christina Aguilera got *ahem* big.
Our third duet comes from One Descended Testicle and their special guest Robbie Williams. It's been a busy night for Robbie - he was live on strictly just before the X Factor started. It pains me to say this, but that duet gave me goosebumps. One Direction have just earned their place in the final.
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Sidenote: Do any of the contestants actually know what inspiration means?
Our final duet comes from Cher Lloyd and Mr Smooth - Will I Am. Cher is the only finalist that gets to perform two songs - Where Is The Love followed by I Gotta Feelin. Her vocal was very weak and, dare I say it, out of tune in places. With any luck, we will be saying goodbye to Cher in a couple of minutes....
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VOTES ARE NOW FROZEN!
While ITV squeeze as much money from votes as possible, we're treated to performances by Rhianna and Christina Aguilera. I actually can't focus on them - I just want to know who's going home....
Okay, the votes have been counted and verified and we can now reveal that the act finishing in fourth place is CHER LLOYD.
So the three acts moving on to the X Factor Finale tomorrow evening are REBECCA FERGUSON, ONE DIRECTION and MATT CARDLE! Voting will remain open from now and will close in tomorrow nights results show. You can use the numbers below to support your favourite!
Matt Cardle
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Rebecca Ferguson
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One Direction
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It all kicks off from 7:30pm tomorrow evening!
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