The X Factor judges have chosen the Top 12 finalists from the four categories – Demi Lovato’s Girls, Paulina Rubio’s Boys, Kelly Rowland’s Over 25s and Simon Cowell’s Groups. The contestants will perform live for their chance to win THE X FACTOR on tonight’s show, November 6, 2013.
The song choices for tonight’s show will be Motown Songs.
Update: The X Factor 2013 Recap 11/7/13 – Top 13 Perform Again ‘Save Me’ Songs and Videos
For tomorrow’s show, it will be up to America to vote to keep their favorite acts safe in the competition in the all-new “Top 12 Perform” episode of THE X FACTOR. Selena Gomez will be performing her song, ‘Slow Down,’ tomorrow night. In a recent interview with Teen Vogue, Gomez spoke about the newfound freedom that arrived with adulthood and how dancing helps her keep her focus:
“Part of you wants to have that rebellious feeling where you’re just like, forget it — I can do anything I want!” she said to the magazine. “My attention span is all over the place. Dancing allows me to go away and not have to think of what I’m doing next. That is my opportunity for me to really escape.”
Check out the final 12 contestants here!
Before we get into the performances tonight, the judges have an exciting announcement: Josh Levi has been invited back to the competition as a wildcard!
And now for the first competitor – Josh Levi!
Contestant: Josh Levi – Watch Performance Video
Group: Boys
Song: “Who’s Loving You” by The Jackson 5
The Critiques: Demi said that Josh’s performance was a perfect example of how to make a comeback, while Simon said he went “literally from zero to hero” and that the difference from last week to now proved that he is “one heck of a singer.”
Contestant: Rachel Potter – Watch performance Video
Group: Over 25s
Song: “This Old Heart of Mine” by Isley Brothers
The Critiques: Simon said it started off great, but “when the track kicked in it was horrible.” Demi, however, thought she did a great job.
Contestant: Carlos Guevera – watch performance video
Group: Boys
Song: “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye
The Critiques: Kelly said she felt it was a “cool choice” for his voice but that he “could have done better,” while Simon said that these shows are “about creating a moment” and all he did is “lurk about and look at the floor.”
Contestant: Restless Road – Watch video performance!!
Group: Groups
Song: “Easy Like Sunday Morning” by Lionel Richie
The Critiques: Demi told Simon that he “kind of killed it” in his song selection, while Kelly said that she wasn’t expecting “a tight harmony” from the group but she thought they did great. Simon said that he thinks the group will work perfectly in the real world.