X Factor USA Show Highlights & Videos from 11/22

Tonight it doesn’t matter if it is a holiday or not because X Factor is sending two of its contestant’s home tonight. X Factor started a bit late tonight because of the football game but they came on right after. First they recapped the emotional show from last night. The contestants went to a LA middle school to surprise them with a totally remodeled music room thanks to the folks at Best Buy. And the choir from the school gets to perform tonight with the finalists. Now, on with the show.

The first act announced that was going home was Arin Ray. He is the first teen to be eliminated from the competition. Arin doesn’t seem too upset; in fact, he has a big smile on his face leaving the stage.

Cher Lloyd performs her hit song Oath.

The remaining nine acts take center stage along with their mentors. Paige Thomas is told she will be part of the Top 8. She seems totally shocked that she wasn’t sent home. Beatrice Miller and CeCe Frey are told they are in the bottom two and will have to sing to stay in the competition. One of them will be sent home tonight.

CeCe takes on Because of You by Kelly Clarkson. We haven’t heard Beatrice yet but right now, I think she would be the one going home. She was pitchy as heck and just awful. Then Beatrice performs and I was wrong about CeCe being sent home. Beatrice was worse than CeCe. She took on White Flag by Dido. She cried through the whole song. It was awful to watch her.

Time for the judge’s votes. Britney is the only one who votes to send CeCe home. The others are unanimous to send Beatrice packing. Good choice. Beatrice breaks down and starts sobbing. It was sad to see her the way she was. She’s only 13 and her dreams have just been crushed.

The voting rankings are as follows:

1. Carly Rose
2. Tate Stevens
3. Vino Alan
4. Emblem 3
5. Diamond White
6. Paige Thomas
7. Fifth Harmony
8. CeCe Frey

And sadly we say goodbye to Arin Ray and Beatrice Miller!