List of The X Factor finalists (U.S. season 1)
Encyclopedia
The first U.S. season of The X Factor USA is currently being broadcast on Fox network. The series started airing on September 21, 2011, with the live shows starting on October 25, 2011, and will end on December 22, 2011, with the winner being revealed.
Astro (born August 4, 1996) (15) is from Brownsville, Brooklyn
, New York
where he currently lives. He impressed the judges at his audition in Newark, New Jersey by performing his original composition “Stop Looking At My Mom”.. He landed in the bottom two on November 17th with Stacy Francis, but was spared elimination.
, Maryland
, where he currently lives. During his audition, he sang "I Wish" by Stevie Wonder
. At Judges' Houses, he performed "All My Life" by K-Ci & JoJo. On the November 23rd results show, he landed in the bottom 3 with Lakoda Rayne and LeRoy Bell, and had to sing off against Bell. He was saved by having more votes than Bell due to the judges being deadlocked.
, California
, where he currently lives. Chris is the grandson of Leon Rene
, a famous composer
of R&B
and rock and roll
songs in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s and a founder of a number of record labels. During his audition broadcast on September 21, 2011, Chris Rene sang his original song, "Young Homie". He also admitted to have just gotten out of rehabilitation. On November 22 it was revealed that he had been addicted to methamphetamine
. He later sang a mix of "Let It Be
"/"Young Homie" on November 22, 2011 in Week 5 of the Live Shows of the series. His sister Gina auditioned for the show in the over 30s category but did not make it through to the judges' houses round.
. Contestants in this category are females aged 12 to 29. The eight candidates were Melanie Amaro, Simone Battle, Rachel Crow, Caitlin Koch, Jazzyln Little, Drew Ryniewicz, Tiah Tolliver, Tora Woloshin. Cowell chose five (rather than four) as follows:
, British Virgin Islands
and currently lives in Sunrise
, Florida
. Amaro was initially not chosen to be part of the Top 16, but Simon Cowell surprised her at her Florida home and revealed that she would be added to the finals to form a Top 17.
where she currently lives. In the first live show, she performed "Just Be Good to Me
" and was one of two acts eliminated by decision of her mentor Simon Cowell the other being Tiah Tolliver. The same night, her debut music video "He Likes Boys" premiered online.
and currently lives in Burbank, California
. She performed "Mercy" by Duffy at her audition, "If I Were a Boy" by Beyonce at Boot Camp, and her own rendition of "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys at the Judges' Homes episode.
, Arizona
, where she resides. Going by her full name in the auditions, bootcamp and judges' houses, she announced that beginning with the live shows of the X Factor, she was assuming her mononymous name instead. Memorable moment on Thanksgiving show when Drew dedicated "Skyscraper
" by Demi Lovato
to her friend Shelby Forshey.
and currently lives in Bremerton, Washington
. In the first live show, she performed "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
" and was one of two acts eliminated by decision of her mentor Simon Cowell the other being Simone Battle. Tolliver is of black & Japanese ancestry.
. Contestants in this category are of either sex, aged 30 or over. There is no upper age limit. The eight candidates were: LeRoy Bell
, Tiger Budbill, Christa Collins
, Stacy Francis, Elaine Gibbs, Dexter Haygood, James Kenney, Josh Krajcik. Scherzinger chose:
(60) is a former postman from Tacoma, Washington
and currently lives in Edmonds, Washington
. He got through auditions with his performance of "Lean on Me" by Ben E. King. Having opened for Sheryl Crow, Joan Osborne, and B.B. King, Bell has previous experience in the music industry. He is also known for writing the song, "Mama Can't Buy You Love," for Elton John. He was eliminated on the November 23rd results show, along with Lakoda Rayne, after landing in the final showdown with Marcus Canty and receiving fewer votes than Canty, due to the judges being deadlocked.
. At the beginning of X-Factor Boot Camp, it was revealed that her father had just passed away. Francis has previous experience on Broadway, has performed for Tom Cruise at his 40th birthday party, has had a solo album out and released several albums whilst previously signed by Reprise Records as part of an all-female band called Ex-Girlfriend
. Francis was eliminated on November 17th after landing in the bottom two with Astro, with only her mentor, Nicole Scherzinger
, voting in her favor.
Stacy Francis has also made some appearances in some TV series in the past, including the pilot episode of Phil of the Future, Third Watch, The Parkers, and Half & Half.
and currently lives in Chicago, Illinois. In the first live show, he performed a mash up of "Womanizer
" (Britney Spears) and "I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry and was eliminated by decision of his mentor Nicole Scherzinger.
(30) is a singer and songwriter from Wooster, Ohio
and currently lives in Columbus, Ohio
. In 2005, he formed the Josh Krajcik Band, along with bassist Mitch Pinkston and drummer Corey Gillen. Josh Krajcik Band has released two CDs released independently, Ghosts 2005 & Atavistic 2011
. Acts in this category are duos or vocal groups. All members must be aged 12 or over. At the Judges' Houses stage of the competition, Abdul was joined by Pharrell Williams to help judge the contestants. The eight candidates were: 2Squar'd, 4Shore, Illusion Confusion, InTENsity, Lakoda Rayne, The Anser, The Brewer Boys, The Stereo Hogzz. Paula Abdul chose:
, Texas
), Nick Dean (15, Rochester
, New York
), Francesca Duncan (17, Orange County
, New York
), John Lindahl (15, Trabuco Canyon
, California
), Emily Michalak (13, Pine Brook
, New Jersey
), Austin Percario (15, Warren
, New Jersey
), Arin Ray (16, Cincinati
, Ohio
), Ellona Santiago (15, San Lorenzo
, California
), Emily Wilson (15, Warren, New Jersey
), and Lauren Ashley (17, Houston
, Texas
). They were eliminated on November 3rd by the public vote after landing in the bottom 2 with the Stereo Hogzz, with only Simon Cowell
voting in their favor.
, Maryland
), Hayley Orrantia (17, Highland Village
, Texas
), Cari Fletcher (17, Wall Township
, New Jersey
), and Dani Knights (22, Santa Clarita
, California
). At the Judges' House, they sang the country version of "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga
. They were in the bottom two on November 10th and were spared elimination after L.A. Reid, Nicole Scherzinger
and Simon Cowell
voted to save them. They were eliminated on the November 23rd results show after being in the bottom 3 with Marcus Canty and LeRoy Bell and receiving the fewest public votes.
, California
, where they currently live. In the first live show, they performed a mash up of "Rich Girl
" (Hall & Oates) and "Faith
" (George Michael) and were eliminated by decision of their mentor Paula Abdul.
. Jenkins attended the audition on the same day his child was born. On the November 3rd results show, they landed in the bottom 2 alongside fellow group InTENsity. Simon Cowell
voted against them, but Nicole Scherzinger
, L.A. Reid and their mentor Paula Abdul
voted to save them. They were eliminated on the November 10th results show, with only Abdul voting in their favor.
Boys
The "Boys" category is being mentored by L.A. Reid. Contestants in this category are males aged 12 to 29. The eight candidates were Skyelor Anderson, Brian Bradley, Marcus Canty, Tim Cifers, Brennin Hunt, Phillip Lomax, Chris Rene, Nick Voss. L.A. Reid chose:Astro
Brian Bradley, known by his stage nameStage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Astro (born August 4, 1996) (15) is from Brownsville, Brooklyn
Brownsville, Brooklyn
Brownsville is a residential neighborhood located in eastern Brooklyn, New York City.The total land area is one square mile, and the ZIP code for the neighborhood is 11212....
, New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
where he currently lives. He impressed the judges at his audition in Newark, New Jersey by performing his original composition “Stop Looking At My Mom”.. He landed in the bottom two on November 17th with Stacy Francis, but was spared elimination.
Marcus Canty
Marcus Canty (born January 22, 1991) (20) is from BowieBowie, Maryland
Bowie is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 54,727 at the 2010 census. Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop to the largest municipality in Prince George's County, and the fifth most populous city and third largest city by area in the state of...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, where he currently lives. During his audition, he sang "I Wish" by Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
. At Judges' Houses, he performed "All My Life" by K-Ci & JoJo. On the November 23rd results show, he landed in the bottom 3 with Lakoda Rayne and LeRoy Bell, and had to sing off against Bell. He was saved by having more votes than Bell due to the judges being deadlocked.
Phillip Lomax
22 years old actor from Seattle. Performed "Don't Stop The Music" in front of Rihanna. Eliminated by LA Reid after first live show.Chris Rene
Chris Rene (born December 25, 1983) (27) is a trash collector from Santa CruzSanta Cruz, California
Santa Cruz is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California in the US. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Santa Cruz had a total population of 59,946...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, where he currently lives. Chris is the grandson of Leon Rene
Leon René
Leon René was an American music composer of R&B and rock and roll songs in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. He sometimes used the songwriting pseudonym Jimmy Thomas. He also established several record labels...
, a famous composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
of R&B
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues, often abbreviated to R&B, is a genre of popular African American music that originated in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly to urban African Americans, at a time when "urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a...
and rock and roll
Rock and roll
Rock and roll is a genre of popular music that originated and evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, primarily from a combination of African American blues, country, jazz, and gospel music...
songs in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s and a founder of a number of record labels. During his audition broadcast on September 21, 2011, Chris Rene sang his original song, "Young Homie". He also admitted to have just gotten out of rehabilitation. On November 22 it was revealed that he had been addicted to methamphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a psychostimulant of the phenethylamine and amphetamine class of psychoactive drugs...
. He later sang a mix of "Let It Be
Let It Be (song)
"Let It Be" is a song by The Beatles, released in March 1970 as a single, and as the title track of their album Let It Be. It was written by Paul McCartney, but credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was their final single before McCartney announced his departure from the band...
"/"Young Homie" on November 22, 2011 in Week 5 of the Live Shows of the series. His sister Gina auditioned for the show in the over 30s category but did not make it through to the judges' houses round.
Girls
The "Girls" category is being mentored by Simon CowellSimon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...
. Contestants in this category are females aged 12 to 29. The eight candidates were Melanie Amaro, Simone Battle, Rachel Crow, Caitlin Koch, Jazzyln Little, Drew Ryniewicz, Tiah Tolliver, Tora Woloshin. Cowell chose five (rather than four) as follows:
Melanie Amaro
Melanie Amaro (August 25, 1992) (19) is from TortolaTortola
Tortola is the largest and most populated of the British Virgin Islands, a group of islands that form part of the archipelago of the Virgin Islands. Local tradition recounts that Christopher Columbus named it Tortola, meaning "land of the Turtle Dove". Columbus named the island Santa Ana...
, British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands, often called the British Virgin Islands , is a British overseas territory and overseas territory of the European Union, located in the Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico. The islands make up part of the Virgin Islands archipelago, the remaining islands constituting the U.S...
and currently lives in Sunrise
Sunrise, Florida
-Overview:Sunrise is a city in southwestern Broward County, Florida, United States. It was incorporated in 1961 by Norman Johnson – a developer whose World Famous Upside-Down House attracted buyers to what was then a remote area...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. Amaro was initially not chosen to be part of the Top 16, but Simon Cowell surprised her at her Florida home and revealed that she would be added to the finals to form a Top 17.
Simone Battle
Simone Battle (22) (born 1989) is from Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
where she currently lives. In the first live show, she performed "Just Be Good to Me
Just Be Good to Me
"Just Be Good to Me" is a 1983 single by The SOS Band, written and produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. The single reached number two on the U.S. R&B chart, number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number three on the dance chart that year...
" and was one of two acts eliminated by decision of her mentor Simon Cowell the other being Tiah Tolliver. The same night, her debut music video "He Likes Boys" premiered online.
Rachel Crow
Rachel Crow (born January 23, 1998) (13) is from Mead, ColoradoMead, Colorado
Mead is a Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States. The population was 2,017 at the 2000 census.Mead was mentioned as the origin of a silver dolphin pendant in Bones, Season 2, Episode 11....
and currently lives in Burbank, California
Burbank, California
Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States, north of downtown Los Angeles. The estimated population in 2010 was 103,340....
. She performed "Mercy" by Duffy at her audition, "If I Were a Boy" by Beyonce at Boot Camp, and her own rendition of "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys at the Judges' Homes episode.
Drew
Drew Ryniewicz (born January 4, 1997) (14), better known as Drew, is from Chino ValleyChino Valley
Chino Valley can refer to:*Chino Valley , the valley location, Chino Valley, Arizona*Chino Valley, Arizona**Lower Chino Valley, a valley east of Chino Valley, Arizona*Chino Valley, California...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, where she resides. Going by her full name in the auditions, bootcamp and judges' houses, she announced that beginning with the live shows of the X Factor, she was assuming her mononymous name instead. Memorable moment on Thanksgiving show when Drew dedicated "Skyscraper
Skyscraper (song)
"Skyscraper" is a song performed by American recording artist Demi Lovato. It was written by Toby Gad, Lindy Robbins and Kerli Kõiv and produced by Gad for Lovato's third studio album, Unbroken . The song was inspired by a picture of the apocalypse, in which the world was in ruins, and among...
" by Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato
"She’s got the range, the full emotional spectrum, incredible control… Vocally, she’s the best thing Disney’s had since Christina Aguilera."—Producer Toby Gad on Demi Lovato's vocals...
to her friend Shelby Forshey.
Tiah Tolliver
Tiah Tolliver (20) (born 1991) is from Chula Vista, CaliforniaChula Vista, California
Chula Vista is the second largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area, the seventh largest city in Southern California, the fourteenth largest city in the State of California, and the seventy seventh largest city in the U.S....
and currently lives in Bremerton, Washington
Bremerton, Washington
Bremerton is a city in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. The population was 38,790 at the 2011 State Estimate, making it the largest city on the Olympic Peninsula. Bremerton is home to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the Bremerton Annex of Naval Base Kitsap...
. In the first live show, she performed "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
-Personnel:*Annie Lennox – vocals, keyboards, synthesisers, flute*David A. Stewart – guitar, keyboards, synthesisers, programming, backing vocals-Additional personnel:*Robert Crash - Guitar/ E-Drums/ Synth/ Robotic vocals...
" and was one of two acts eliminated by decision of her mentor Simon Cowell the other being Simone Battle. Tolliver is of black & Japanese ancestry.
Over 30s
The "Over 30s" category is being mentored by Nicole ScherzingerNicole Scherzinger
Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, model, and actress. Scherzinger is perhaps best known for being the lead vocalist of the Pussycat Dolls....
. Contestants in this category are of either sex, aged 30 or over. There is no upper age limit. The eight candidates were: LeRoy Bell
LeRoy Bell
LeRoy Bell, at times Leroy Bell is an American singer and songwriter. He and his friend Casey James played in Special Blend, and then went on to form their own duo Bell and James, also composing songs that were hits for other artists most notably two charting hit singles for Elton John. Later Bell...
, Tiger Budbill, Christa Collins
Christa Collins
Christa Collins , is an American vocalist. She is a singer who starred as a child in Disney productions. She is presently a singer-songwriter and the front woman for the rock'n roll band Woolly Bandits. She is also a designer for limited edition hair accessories and feather fascinators...
, Stacy Francis, Elaine Gibbs, Dexter Haygood, James Kenney, Josh Krajcik. Scherzinger chose:
LeRoy Bell
LeRoy BellLeRoy Bell
LeRoy Bell, at times Leroy Bell is an American singer and songwriter. He and his friend Casey James played in Special Blend, and then went on to form their own duo Bell and James, also composing songs that were hits for other artists most notably two charting hit singles for Elton John. Later Bell...
(60) is a former postman from Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, southwest of Seattle, northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to...
and currently lives in Edmonds, Washington
Edmonds, Washington
Edmonds is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Edmonds has a view of Puget Sound and both the Olympic Mountains and Cascade Range. The third most populous city in Snohomish County after Everett and Marysville, the population was 39,709 according to the 2010 census...
. He got through auditions with his performance of "Lean on Me" by Ben E. King. Having opened for Sheryl Crow, Joan Osborne, and B.B. King, Bell has previous experience in the music industry. He is also known for writing the song, "Mama Can't Buy You Love," for Elton John. He was eliminated on the November 23rd results show, along with Lakoda Rayne, after landing in the final showdown with Marcus Canty and receiving fewer votes than Canty, due to the judges being deadlocked.
Stacy Francis
Stacy Francis (42) is a single mother from Brooklyn, New York and currently lives in Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. At the beginning of X-Factor Boot Camp, it was revealed that her father had just passed away. Francis has previous experience on Broadway, has performed for Tom Cruise at his 40th birthday party, has had a solo album out and released several albums whilst previously signed by Reprise Records as part of an all-female band called Ex-Girlfriend
Ex Girlfriend (band)
Ex-Girlfriend was an all-female quartet formed by New Jack Swing Group Full Force signed on Reprise Records who began revival in 2008.-Group history:...
. Francis was eliminated on November 17th after landing in the bottom two with Astro, with only her mentor, Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, model, and actress. Scherzinger is perhaps best known for being the lead vocalist of the Pussycat Dolls....
, voting in her favor.
Stacy Francis has also made some appearances in some TV series in the past, including the pilot episode of Phil of the Future, Third Watch, The Parkers, and Half & Half.
Dexter Haygood
Dexter Haygood is from Portland, OregonPortland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
and currently lives in Chicago, Illinois. In the first live show, he performed a mash up of "Womanizer
Womanizer (song)
"Womanizer" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears from her sixth studio album, Circus. It was released on September 26, 2008 by Jive Records as the lead single of the album. Produced and co-written by Nikesha Briscoe and Rafael Akinyemi of The Outsyders, the song had to be...
" (Britney Spears) and "I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry and was eliminated by decision of his mentor Nicole Scherzinger.
Josh Krajcik
Josh KrajcikJosh Krajcik
Joshua "Josh" Krajcik is an American singer and songwriter who currently resides in Columbus, Ohio. He began his career as a solo artist and later went on to form the Josh Krajcik band with Corey Gillen and Mitch Pinkston. In 2011, he auditioned for Simon Cowell’s music competition The X Factor USA...
(30) is a singer and songwriter from Wooster, Ohio
Wooster, Ohio
Wooster is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Wayne County. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio approximately SSW of Cleveland and SW of Akron. Wooster is noted as the location of The College of Wooster...
and currently lives in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
. In 2005, he formed the Josh Krajcik Band, along with bassist Mitch Pinkston and drummer Corey Gillen. Josh Krajcik Band has released two CDs released independently, Ghosts 2005 & Atavistic 2011
Groups
The Groups category is being mentored by Paula AbdulPaula Abdul
Paula Julie Abdul is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality.In the 1980s, Abdul rose from cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers to highly sought-after choreographer at the height of the music video era before scoring a string of pop music-R&B hits...
. Acts in this category are duos or vocal groups. All members must be aged 12 or over. At the Judges' Houses stage of the competition, Abdul was joined by Pharrell Williams to help judge the contestants. The eight candidates were: 2Squar'd, 4Shore, Illusion Confusion, InTENsity, Lakoda Rayne, The Anser, The Brewer Boys, The Stereo Hogzz. Paula Abdul chose:
InTENsity
Intensity (stylized as inTENsity) consists of 10 members who auditioned solo but were put together in the bootcamp to compete as a group. The members are: Ma'at Bingham Shango (12, HoustonHouston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
), Nick Dean (15, Rochester
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
), Francesca Duncan (17, Orange County
Orange County, New York
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It is part of the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area and is located at the northern reaches of the New York metropolitan area. The county sits in the state's scenic Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
), John Lindahl (15, Trabuco Canyon
Trabuco Canyon, California
Trabuco Canyon is a small unincorporated community located in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains in eastern Orange County, California, and lies partly within the Cleveland National Forest.Trabuco Canyon is north of the town of Rancho Santa Margarita...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
), Emily Michalak (13, Pine Brook
Pine Brook, New Jersey
Pine Brook is an unincorporated area within Montville Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 07058....
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
), Austin Percario (15, Warren
Warren Township, New Jersey
Warren Township is a Township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 15,311....
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
), Arin Ray (16, Cincinati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
), Ellona Santiago (15, San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo, California
San Lorenzo , also known as San Lorenzo Village is a census-designated place in Alameda County, California, United States. The population was 23,452 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
), Emily Wilson (15, Warren, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
), and Lauren Ashley (17, Houston
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
). They were eliminated on November 3rd by the public vote after landing in the bottom 2 with the Stereo Hogzz, with only Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...
voting in their favor.
Lakoda Rayne
Lakoda Rayne came in the competition as solo artists but were put together after bootcamp. Lakoda Rayne consists of Paige Elizabeth Ogle (18, BaltimoreBaltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
), Hayley Orrantia (17, Highland Village
Highland Village, Texas
Highland Village is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States, a suburb of Dallas hugging the south side of the far western branch of Lewisville Lake. As of the 2000 census the city population was 12,173, though the 2006 projection by the U.S. Census Bureau puts the city's population at 15,738...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
), Cari Fletcher (17, Wall Township
Wall Township, New Jersey
Wall Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 26,164.Wall Township was formally incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 7, 1851...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
), and Dani Knights (22, Santa Clarita
Valencia, California
Valencia is an affluent planned community located in the City of Santa Clarita, California and Los Angeles County, California, U.S. in the northwestern corner of the Santa Clarita Valley, adjacent to Interstate 5. In 1987, it was one of the four unincorporated communities that merged to create the...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
). At the Judges' House, they sang the country version of "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
. They were in the bottom two on November 10th and were spared elimination after L.A. Reid, Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, model, and actress. Scherzinger is perhaps best known for being the lead vocalist of the Pussycat Dolls....
and Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...
voted to save them. They were eliminated on the November 23rd results show after being in the bottom 3 with Marcus Canty and LeRoy Bell and receiving the fewest public votes.
The Brewer Boys
The Brewer Boys is a duo of Filipino-American brothers, Justin T. Brewer (17) and Nathan A. Brewer (14). They are from TemeculaTemecula, California
Temecula is a city in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States with a population of 100,097 according to the 2010 United States Census, making it the lowest populated American city over 100,000 population. It was incorporated on December 1, 1989...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, where they currently live. In the first live show, they performed a mash up of "Rich Girl
Rich Girl (Hall & Oates song)
"Rich Girl" is a song by Daryl Hall and John Oates. On March 26, 1977, it became their first number one single on Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single originally appeared on the 1976 album Bigger Than Both of Us.-Content:...
" (Hall & Oates) and "Faith
Faith (George Michael song)
"Faith" is a #1 song, written and performed by George Michael, released as a single on Columbia Records, from his 1987 Faith album. According to Billboard magazine, it was the top-selling single of the year in the United States in 1988....
" (George Michael) and were eliminated by decision of their mentor Paula Abdul.
The Stereo Hogzz
The Stereo Hogzz consists of 5 members: Justin Williams (Just'n, 25), Kregg Gibson (KG, 24), Jonathan Glenn (Jon Glenn, 25), George Jenkins III (Trae Badd, 25) and Trace Kennedey (24). They are all from Houston, TexasTexas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. Jenkins attended the audition on the same day his child was born. On the November 3rd results show, they landed in the bottom 2 alongside fellow group InTENsity. Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...
voted against them, but Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, model, and actress. Scherzinger is perhaps best known for being the lead vocalist of the Pussycat Dolls....
, L.A. Reid and their mentor Paula Abdul
Paula Abdul
Paula Julie Abdul is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality.In the 1980s, Abdul rose from cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers to highly sought-after choreographer at the height of the music video era before scoring a string of pop music-R&B hits...
voted to save them. They were eliminated on the November 10th results show, with only Abdul voting in their favor.