List of ''The X Factor'' finalists (UK series 14)
The fourteenth UK series of The X Factor began on ITV on 2 September 2017. The live shows started on 28 October. The sixteen chosen finalists were Sam Black, Lloyd Macey, Leon Mallet, Spencer Sutherland, Alisah Bonaobra, Grace Davies, Holly Tandy, Rai-Elle Williams, Talia Dean, Kevin Davy White, Tracyleanne Jefford, Matt Linnen, The Cutkelvins, Jack and Joel, Sean & Conor Price, and Rak-Su.
Louis Walsh mentored the boys (Sam, Lloyd, Leon, and Spencer), Sharon Osbourne mentored the girls (Alisah, Grace, Holly, and Rai-Elle), Nicole Scherzinger mentored the overs (Talia, Kevin, Tracyleanne, and Matt) and Simon Cowell mentored the groups (The Cutkelvins, Jack and Joel, Sean and Conor Price, and Rak-Su).
Boys
Louis Walsh mentored the boys category of male soloists aged 14 to 27. The six candidates at judges' houses were: Sam Black, Lloyd Macey, Leon Mallett, Aidan Martin, Jack Mason, and Spencer Sutherland. Walsh chose Black, Macey, and Sutherland to progress to the live shows. Mallett later advanced as one of the public's wildcards.
Sam Black
Sam Black, (born 20 November 1989) aged 28, is a plasterer from the Isle of Man. He was originally eliminated during the second round of bootcamp, but was brought back in the competition after contestant Anthony Russell withdrew prior to judges' houses.[1] In the seventh live show, Black performed "Oops" by Little Mix, but received one of the fewest of public votes, being eliminated in a double elimination alongside Sean and Conor Price.
In his first audition, he performed "Runaround Sue" by Dion, and received four yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "Runaround Sue" – Dion | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp Round 1 | "Locked Out of Heaven" – Bruno Mars (with Brad Howard, El’Tee & Elysa V) | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp Round 2 | "Runaway" – Del Shannon | Eliminated | ||
Six-chair challenge | N/A | Re-instated and put through to judges houses as Anthony Russell’s replacement | ||
Judges' houses | "Hard to Handle" – Otis Redding | Through to live shows | ||
Live show 1 | "Faith" – Stevie Wonder ft. Ariana Grande | Express Yourself | Safe (7th) | |
Live show 2 | "La Bamba" / "Twist and Shout" – Ritchie Valens / The Beatles | Viva Latino | Safe (4th) | |
Live show 3 | "I'm Your Man" – Wham! | George Michael | Safe (5th) | |
Live show 4 | "Oops" – Little Mix feat. Charlie Puth | Crazy in Love | Eliminated (10th) (Double elimination) |
Lloyd Macey
Lloyd Macey (born 28 November 1993), aged 25, is a singer from Ynyshir, Porth in the Rhondda Valleys.[2] He is a student of Buddug Verona James.[3] Following the eliminations of Spencer Sutherland in week 1, Leon Mallett in week 2 and Sam Black in week 4, Macey became Walsh's last remaining act in the competition. On the tenth live show Macey performed "Fix You" by Coldplay, and was eliminated.
In his first audition, he performed "Lay Me Down" by Sam Smith, and received four yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "Lay Me Down" – Sam Smith | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp Round 1 | "Say You Won't Let Go" – James Arthur (with Grace Davies, Spencer Sutherland & Gregor Coleman) | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp Round 2 | "Red" - Daniel Merriweather | Through to six-chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "Feels Like Home" – Edwina Hayes | Through to judges' houses | ||
Judges' houses | "How Far I'll Go" – Auli'i Cravalho | Through to live shows | ||
Live show 1 | "City of Stars" – Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone | Express Yourself | Safe (3rd) | |
Live show 2 | "Hero" – Enrique Iglesias | Viva Latino | Safe (3rd) | |
Live show 3 | "A Different Corner" – George Michael | George Michael | Safe (1st) | |
Live show 4 | "From This Moment On" – Shania Twain feat. Bryan White | Crazy in Love | Safe (2nd) | |
Semi-final | "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" – Elton John | Cool Britannia | Safe (3rd) | |
"Fix You" – Coldplay | Get Me to the Final | Eliminated (4th) |
Leon Mallett
Leon Mallett, (born 2 May 1995) aged 22, is a singer from Norwich. He originally auditioned with his brother Alex as a duo called ITG (In the Genetics), but they were split apart during bootcamp. Previously, he took part in series eleven as a member of the boyband Fifth Street, but was eliminated in bootcamp. Mallett was originally eliminated during judges' houses, but was brought back in the competition for the live shows as one of the public's wildcards.[4] In the third live show, Mallett performed "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams, and received the fewest public votes, becoming the third act to be eliminated.
In his first audition, he performed "Don't" by Ed Sheeran, and received three yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "Don’t" – Ed Sheeran (with band ITG) | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp Round 1 | Unknown | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp Round 2 | "Don’t Stop the Music" - Rihanna | Through to six chair challenge as soloist | ||
Six-chair challenge | "Closer" - The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey | Through to judges houses | ||
Judges' houses | "Dreams" – Gabrielle | Eliminated, re-instated as a wildcard | ||
Live show 1 | "Stay" – Zedd feat. Alessia Cara | Express Yourself | Safe (6th) | |
Live show 2 | "Get Lucky" – Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams | Viva Latino | Eliminated (14th) |
Spencer Sutherland
Spencer Sutherland, (born August 31, 1992) aged 25, is a singer-songwriter and model from Pickerington, Ohio, United States.[5]
In his first audition, he performed "Let’s Get It On" by Marvin Gaye, and received four yes votes from the judges. In the first live show, Sutherland performed "Who You Are" by Jessie J, and received the fewest public votes, becoming the first act to be eliminated.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "Let’s Get It On" – Marvin Gaye | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp Round 1 | "Say You Won't Let Go" – James Arthur (with Grace Davies, Lloyd Macey & Gregor Coleman) | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp Round 2 | Unknown | Through to six-chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "Don't Cha" – The Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes | Through to judges' houses | ||
Judges' houses | "Wasted Time" – Original song | Through to live shows | ||
Live show 1 | "Who You Are" – Jessie J | Express Yourself | Eliminated (16th) |
Girls
Sharon Osbourne mentored the girls category of female soloists aged 14 to 27. The six candidates at judges' houses were: Alisah Bonaobra, Grace Davies, Deanna Mussington, Georgina Panton, Holly Tandy, and Rai-Elle Williams. Osbourne chose Davies, Tandy, and Williams to progress to the live shows. Bonaobra later advanced as one of the public's wildcards.
Alisah Bonaobra
Alisah Bonaobra, (born 22 April 1995) aged 22, is a singer from Manila, Philippines. She previously took part in the second season of The Voice of the Philippines, where she was the runner-up. Bonaobra was originally eliminated during judges' houses, but was brought back in the competition for the live shows as one of the public's wildcards.[6] On the sixth live show Bonaobra performed "Praying For Time" by George Michael, and received the fewest public votes, becoming the sixth act to be eliminated.
In her first audition, she performed "Listen" by Beyoncé, and received four yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "Listen" – Beyoncé | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp Round 1 | "We Belong Together" - Mariah Carey (with Natalie Lomax, Gaga Lord & Rai-Elle Williams) | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp Round 2 | "Defying Gravity" - Idina Menzel | Through to six chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "All by Myself" - Celine Dion | Through to judges houses | ||
Judges' houses | "Lay Me Down" – Sam Smith | Eliminated, re-instated as a wildcard | ||
Live show 1 | "This Is My Now" – Jordin Sparks | Express Yourself | Safe (4th) | |
Live show 2 | "Let's Get Loud" – Jennifer Lopez | Viva Latino | Safe (6th) | |
Live show 3 | "Praying for Time" – George Michael | George Michael | Eliminated (11th) |
Grace Davies
Grace Davies (born 1 February 1997), aged 20, is a warehouse assistant from Blackburn.[7] Following the eliminations of Alisah Bonaobra in week 3 and Holly Tandy and Rai-Elle Williams in week 4, Davies became Osbourne's last remaining act in the competition. She made it to the Final, where she placed as runner-up.
In her first audition, she performed an original song called "Roots", and received a resounding four yes votes from the judges.[8]
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "Roots" – Original song | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp Round 1 | "Say You Won't Let Go" – James Arthur (with Lloyd Macey, Spencer Sutherland & Gregor Coleman) | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp Round 2 | "Don't Go" – Original song | Through to six-chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "Do It Better" – Original song | Through to judges' houses | ||
Judges' houses | "More Than You" – Original song | Through to live shows | ||
Live show 1 | "Too Young" – Original song | Express Yourself | Safe (1st) | |
Live show 2 | "Ciao Adios" – Anne-Marie | Viva Latino | Safe (2nd) | |
Live show 3 | "I Can’t Make You Love Me" – George Michael | George Michael | Safe (2nd) | |
Live show 4 | "Hesitate" – Original song | Crazy in Love | Safe (1st) | |
Semi-final | "Life on Mars?" – David Bowie | Cool Britannia | Safe (4th) | |
"Wolves" – Original song | Get Me to the Final | Safe (2nd) | ||
Final | "Live and Let Die" – Paul McCartney and Wings | No Theme | Safe (2nd) | |
"Roots" – Original song (with Paloma Faith) | Celebrity Duet/ Winners Single | |||
"Nothing But Words" – Original song | Song to Win | Runner-up | ||
"Too Young" – Original song | Song of the Series |
Holly Tandy
Holly Tandy, (born 21 July 2001), aged 16, is a singer from Barnsley.[9] On the eighth live show Tandy performed "Love Me Harder" by Ariana Grande and The Weeknd, and was eliminated.
In her first audition, she performed "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys, and received four yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "If I Ain't Got You" – Alicia Keys | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp Round 1 | "Ex's & Oh's" – Elle King (with Chloe Rose Moyle, Karen Mullan & FAE) | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp Round 2 | "Sign of the Times" – Harry Styles | Through to six-chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "The Edge of Glory" – Lady Gaga | Through to judges' houses | ||
Judges' houses | "Russian Roulette" – Rihanna | Through to live shows | ||
Live show 1 | "Hollow" – Tori Kelly | Express Yourself | Safe (2nd) | |
Live show 2 | "Despacito" – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber | Viva Latino | Safe (3rd) | |
Live show 3 | "One More Try" – George Michael | George Michael | Safe (3rd) | |
Live show 4 | "Love Me Harder" – Ariana Grande and The Weeknd | Crazy in Love | Eliminated (7th) (Double elimination) |
Rai-Elle Williams
Rai-Elle Williams, (born 22 May 2001) aged 16, is a student from Croydon. In 2016, Williams took part in the first series of CBBC talent show Got What It Takes?, presented by series eleven finalist, Lauren Platt.[10] On the eighth live show, Williams performed "Mr. Big Stuff" by Jean Wright and was eliminated. Before starting the X Factor, Williams was attending a church down at Lewisham called the Tabernacle. She had joined the youth choir there and was performing from time to time at her church.
In her first audition, she performed "Sail" by Awolnation, and received four yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "Sail" – Awolnation | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp Round 1 | "We Belong Together" – Mariah Carey (with Natalie Lomax, Alisah Bonaobra & Gaga Lord) | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp Round 2 | "Up to the Mountain" – Solomon Burke | Through to six-chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "Bridge over Troubled Water" – Simon & Garfunkel | Through to judges' houses | ||
Judges' houses | "Somebody That I Used to Know" – Gotye | Through to live shows | ||
Live show 1 | "Doo Wop (That Thing)" / "Lost Ones" / "No" – Lauryn Hill / Meghan Trainor | Express Yourself | Safe (5th) | |
Live show 2 | "Bailando" – Enrique Iglesias feat. Sean Paul, Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona | Viva Latino | Safe (4th) | |
Live show 3 | "They Won't Go When I Go" – George Michael | George Michael | Safe (4th) | |
Live show 4 | "Mr. Big Stuff" – Jean Knight | Crazy in Love | Eliminated (8th) (Double elimination) |
Over 28s
Nicole Scherzinger mentored the over-28s category of male and female soloists aged 28 or over. The six candidates at judges' houses were: Talia Dean, Tracyleanne Jefford, Slavko Kalezić, Berget Lewis, Matt Linnen and Kevin Davy White. Scherzinger chose Jefford, Linnen and White to progress to the live shows. Dean later advanced as one of the public's wildcards.
Talia Dean
Talia Dean, (born 17 January 1985) aged 33, is an airport VIP escort at Heathrow Airport from Hounslow, London. Dean was originally eliminated during judges' houses, but was brought back in the competition for the live shows as one of the public's wildcards.[11] In the second live show, Dean performed "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction, but received the fewest public votes, becoming the second act to be eliminated.
In her first audition, she performed "I Put a Spell on You" by Nina Simone, and received four yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "I Put a Spell on You" – Nina Simone | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp Round 1 | "Heroes" - David Bowie | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp Round 2 | "Piece of My Heart" - Erma Franklin | Through to six chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "I Try" - Macy Gray | Through to judges houses | ||
Judges' houses | "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" – Culture Club | Eliminated, re-instated as a wildcard | ||
Live show 1 | "What Makes You Beautiful" – One Direction | Express Yourself | Eliminated (15th) |
Tracyleanne Jefford
Tracyleanne Jefford, (born 4 June 1983) aged 34, is a stay-at-home mother from Sunbury-on-Thames. She previously auditioned for the show in series three, but was eliminated in bootcamp.[12] the second live show, Jefford performed "Ain’t Your Mama" by Jennifer Lopez, but received the fewest public votes, becoming the fourth act to be eliminated.
In her first audition, she performed "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles, and received four yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" – The Shirelles | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp round 1 | "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" - Jermaine Stewart | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp round 2 | "Be My Baby" – The Ronettes | Through to six-chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "You Don't Own Me" / "Misty Blue" – Grace / Eddy Arnold | Through to judges houses | ||
Judges' houses | "You'll Lose a Good Thing" – Barbara Lynn | Through to live shows | ||
Live show 1 | "Written in the Water" – Gin Wigmore | Express Yourself | Safe (6th) | |
Live show 2 | "Ain't Your Mama" – Jennifer Lopez | Viva Latino | Eliminated (13th) |
Matt Linnen
Matt Linnen, (born 24 November 1988) aged 29, is a plasterer from Southend-on-Sea.[13] Linnen performed "Gimme Shelter" by The Rolling Stones, but received the fewest public votes, becoming the tenth act to be eliminated.
In his first audition, he performed "Trouble" by Ray LaMontagne, and received four yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "Trouble" – Ray LaMontagne | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp Round 1 | Unknown | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp Round 2 | "If I Were a Boy" – Beyoncé | Through to six-chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "Stop Me" – Mark Ronson feat. Daniel Merriweather | Through to judges' houses | ||
Judges' houses | "Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)" – Rozalla | Through to live shows | ||
Live show 1 | "Scars to Your Beautiful" – Alessia Cara | Express Yourself | Safe (3rd) | |
Live show 2 | "Livin' la Vida Loca" – Ricky Martin | Viva Latino | Safe (5th) | |
Live show 3 | "Careless Whisper" – George Michael | George Michael | Safe (3rd) | |
Live show 4 | "Fallin'" – Alicia Keys | Crazy in Love | Safe (3rd) | |
Semi-final | "Gimme Shelter" – The Rolling Stones | Cool Britannia | Eliminated (6th) |
Kevin Davy White
Kevin Davy White, (born 27 October 1987) aged 30, is a musician from Paris, France.[14] He had previously auditioned for season five of The Voice: la plus belle voix, but did not pass the blind auditions. Following the eliminations of Talia Dean in week 1, Tracyleanne Jefford in week 2 and Matt Linnen in week 5, Davy White became Scherzinger's last remaining act in the competition. Davy White made it to the Final where he placed 3rd.
In his first audition, he performed "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" by James Brown, and received four yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" – James Brown | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp Round 1 | "Let It Be" – The Beatles (with Tommy Kendall, Rebecca Kelly & Anthony Russell) | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp Round 2 | Unknown | Through to six-chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "Is This Love?" – Bob Marley and the Wailers | Through to judges houses | ||
Judges' houses | "Puzzle of Love" – Original song | Through to live shows | ||
Live show 1 | "Stay" – Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko | Express Yourself | Safe (4th) | |
Live show 2 | "Smooth" – Santana feat. Rob Thomas | Viva Latino | Safe (1st) | |
Live show 3 | "Fastlove, Pt. 1" – George Michael | George Michael | Safe (1st) | |
Live show 4 | "I Will Always Love You" – Whitney Houston | Crazy in Love | Safe (2nd) | |
Semi-final | "Come Together" – The Beatles | Cool Britannia | Safe (2nd) | |
"Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" – Jimi Hendrix | Get Me to the Final | Safe (3rd) | ||
Final | "Whole Lotta Love" – Led Zeppelin | No Theme | Eliminated (3rd) | |
"Fastlove, Pt. 1" – George Michael (with Tokio Myers) | Celebrity Duet/ Winners Single |
Groups
Simon Cowell mentored the groups category of duos or vocal harmony groups, all aged 14 and over. The six candidates at judges' houses were: The Cutkelvins, Jack & Joel, Lemonade, Sean & Conor Price, Rak-Su, and the new unnamed girl band. Cowell chose The Cutkelvins, Sean and Conor Price, and Rak-Su to progress to the live shows. Jack and Joel later advanced as one of the public's wildcards.
The Cutkelvins
The Cutkelvins are a three-piece group consisting of siblings Shereen (born 2 December 1996, aged 20), Kyle (born 13 May 1994, aged 23), and Jay Cutkelvin (born 26 November 1992, aged 25), from Lanark. Shereen was previously a member of the girl group Neon Jungle, who achieved four top twenty singles in the United Kingdom.[15] On the tenth live show Cutkelvins performed "Show Me Love" by Robin S, and were eliminated.
In their first audition, they performed "Runnin' (Lose It All)" by Naughty Boy featuring Beyoncé and Arrow Benjamin, and received four yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "Runnin' (Lose It All)" – Naughty Boy feat. Beyoncé and Arrow Benjamin | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp round 1 | "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell (with Taliah Dalorto, Georgina Panton & Peter Warwick) | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp round 2 | "Get Down on It" – Kool & the Gang | Through to six-chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "Show Me Love" – Robin S. | Through to judges houses | ||
Judges' houses | "Havana" / "Mi Gente" – Camila Cabello / J Balvin & Willy William | Through to live shows | ||
Live show 1 | "What About Us" – Pink | Express Yourself | Safe (2nd) | |
Live show 2 | "Reggaetón Lento (Bailemos)" – CNCO feat. Little Mix | Viva Latino | Safe (2nd) | |
Live show 3 | "Killer/ Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" – George Michael | George Michael | Safe (4th) | |
Live show 4 | "Saved Me From Myself" – Original song | Crazy in Love | Safe (3rd) | |
Semi-final | "Nothing Like You" – Original song | Cool Britannia | Safe (5th) | |
"Show Me Love" – Robin S. | Get Me to the Final | Eliminated (5th) |
Jack and Joel
Jack and Joel are a duo made up of friends Jack Remmington (born 12 October 1994, aged 23), from Lincolnshire, and Joel Fisher (born 6 May 1995, aged 22), from London. They met while students at the University of Oxford, where they were both members of a cappella group Out of the Blue.[16] Jack and Joel were originally eliminated during judges' houses, but were brought back in the competition for the live shows as one of the public's wildcards.[17] In the fifth live show, they performed "The Edge of Heaven" by Wham!, but received the fewest public votes, becoming the fifth act to be eliminated.
In their first audition, they performed an Ed Sheeran mashup, and received four yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | Ed Sheeran mash-up | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp Round 1 | "Shut Up and Dance" – Walk the Moon | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp Round 2 | Little Mix mash-up | Through to six chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "Ain't No Other Man" / "Bang Bang" – Christina Aguilera / Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj | Through to judges houses | ||
Judges' houses | "Get the Party Started" / "Get Ur Freak On" – Pink / Missy Elliott | Eliminated, re-instated as a wildcard | ||
Live show 1 | "New Rules" – Dua Lipa | Express Yourself | Safe (7th) | |
Live show 2 | "Havana" / "Hasta el Amanecer" – Camila Cabello feat. Young Thug / Nicky Jam | Viva Latino | Safe (6th) | |
Live show 3 | "The Edge of Heaven" – Wham! | George Michael | Eliminated (12th) |
Rak-Su
Rak-Su are a four-piece group consisting of childhood friends Ashley, Jamaal, Myles, and Mustafa, from Watford.[18] Following the eliminations of Jack and Joel in week 3, Sean & Conor Price in Week 4 and The Cutkelvins in Week 5, Rak-Su became Cowell's last remaining act in the competition. They made it all the way to the final, where they won the competition. Rak-Su are the second group to win the show after Little Mix, and the first male group to win the show. On December 3, 2017, the group released the studio version of their performance of "Dimelo" with Wyclef Jean and Naughty Boy as their winner's single.
In their first audition, they performed an original song called "I'm Feeling You", and received four yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "I'm Feeling You" – Original song | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp Round 1 | "24K Magic" – Bruno Mars (with Charlie Cammish, Riley Peters, Jack Morgan & New Dynamixx) | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp Round 2 | "Knock, Knock" – Original song | Through to six-chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "Change Your Mind" – Original song | Through to judges' houses | ||
Judges' houses | "Palm Tree" – Original song | Through to live shows | ||
Live show 1 | "Mamacita" – Original song | Express Yourself | Safe (1st) | |
Live show 2 | "Dimelo" – Original song | Viva Latino | Safe (1st) | |
Live show 3 | "Faith" – George Michael | George Michael | Safe (2nd) | |
Live show 4 | "Mona Lisa" – Original song | Crazy in Love | Safe (1st) | |
Semi-final | "Flowers" – Sweet Female Attitude | Cool Britannia | Safe (1st) | |
"I'm Feeling You" – Original song | Get Me to the Final | Safe (1st) | ||
Final | "Mamacita" – Original song | No Theme | Safe (1st) | |
"Dimelo" – Original song (with Naughty Boy & Wyclef Jean) | Celebrity Duet/ Winners Single | |||
"Touché" – Original song | Song to Win | Winners | ||
"Mona Lisa" – Original song | Song of the Series |
Sean and Conor Price
Sean & Conor Price are a sibling duo consisting of brothers Sean (born 19 October 1999, aged 18) and Conor Price (born 13 March 2002, aged 16), from Blessington, Ireland.[19] In the seventh live show, they performed "Issues" by Julia Michaels, but received one of the fewest public votes, being eliminated in a double elimination alongside Sam Black.
In their first audition, they performed "All Along the Watchtower" by Bob Dylan, and received four yes votes from the judges.
The X Factor performances and results | ||||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result | |
Auditions | "All Along The Watchtower" – Jimi Hendrix | N/A | Through to bootcamp round 1 | |
Bootcamp round 1 | "You Got The Love" - Florence & The Machine | Through to bootcamp round 2 | ||
Bootcamp round 2 | "Beggin" – Madcon | Through to six-chair challenge | ||
Six-chair challenge | "Something In The Way" / "Time" – Original songs | Through to judges houses | ||
Judges' houses | "What About Us" – Pink | Through to live shows | ||
Live show 1 | "Strong" – London Grammar | Express Yourself | Safe (5th) | |
Live show 2 | "Cheap Thrills" – Sia feat. Sean Paul | Viva Latino | Safe (4th) | |
Live show 3 | "Freedom! '90" – George Michael | George Michael | Safe (5th) | |
Live show 4 | "Issues" – Julia Michaels | Crazy in Love | Eliminated (9th) (Double elimination) |
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- ↑ "Who is Lloyd Macey? Meet The X Factor contestant from Wales who's singing for his nan". Radio Times. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ↑ Dave Parkinson (24 October 2017). "Cardigan singer urges Wales to get behind Lloyd Macey". Tivyside Advertiser. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ↑ "Who is Leon Mallett? X Factor wildcard act joins Louis Walsh's Boys category in live shows". Radio Times. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ↑ "Who is Spencer Sutherland? The X Factor 2017 singer looking for a spot with Louis Walsh's Boys". Radio Times. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ↑ "Who is Alisah Bonaobra? Wildcard joins X Factor live shows". Radio Times. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ↑ "Who is Grace Davies? Meet The X Factor contestant who's already an internet sensation". Radio Times. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
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