Who won ‘The X Factor’?
THE X FACTOR: Finale: Melanie Amaro performs on THE X FACTOR Dec. 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. THE X FACTOR Finale airs Wed., Dec. 21 and Thurs., Dec. 22 on FOX. CR: Ray Mickshaw / FOX.
Loading ...So season one of “X Factor” is over and we will never have to watch robo-host again!
Early favorite Melanie Amaro upped the Mariah quotient to the very end and won the $5 million. (Oh, and that pesky Pepsi commercial!)
She kneeled in prayer and was attacked by her friends and family as robo-host tried to get her to say something. He failed miserably.
“She will represent this country. She is a star,” Simon said instead.
After she sang “Listen,” robo-host finally got her to croak out a few words. “God is good!” she said. “This is something I wanted all my life!”
Amaro beat out Josh Krajcik, the wonderfully sweet rocker who growled his way to runner-up status. Third place was Chris Rene, the rap singer who recently got out of rehab.
The votes matched the polls, including the one here, which had Amaro winning, Josh second, Chris third.
“We’ll be back next year,” Robo-host said. Well, the show will be back.
Ratings for Wednesday’s night show were underwhelming, considering it’s the final week. The show drew 11.1 million viewers, below the season average and the 3.3 18-49 rating was worse than last week’s 3.4. I expect the final won’t do too much better.
Clearly, this show didn’t quite have the “X Factor.” It needs to look itself in the mirror and fix things for season two.
THE X FACTOR: Finale: Josh Krajcik performs on THE X FACTOR Dec. 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. THE X FACTOR Finale airs Wed., Dec. 21 and Thurs., Dec. 22 on FOX. CR: Ray Mickshaw / FOX.
“The X Factor” tried to outdo “Idol” by attempting to be hipper and sleeker with “bigger” stakes. Instead, I personally found the show frenetic, annoying and soul-less. It made me truly appreciate the charms of “American Idol” and “The Voice.” And we’ve learned that Simon Cowell isn’t all that when placed in charge, especially in terms of picking hosts and judges.
And somehow, Paula Abdul rose above the crud around her and came out as the relative voice of reason. You know this is Alice in Wonderland when I write something like that.
Now will Melanie Amaro create hit records and sell out arenas? I’m not so sure. But you know Simon is going to work his darndest to try to make it happen.
We also learned tonight that if Rachel Crow doesn’t get a Disney sitcom, she could host “The X Factor” next year!
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289 comments Add your comment
Harriett
December 22nd, 2011
8:37 pm
Seth, thanks for the running commentary. It helps since I can’t watch at the moment.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:37 pm
It’s a 2-hour show Lil Red.
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
8:38 pm
Every time my wife shifts in her seat the television channel changes so we are behind as well.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:38 pm
The kid in the Idol commercial must be the one who beat Scotty McCreery in the talent show that Rodney was talking about.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:38 pm
Steven Tyler just made a comment to an auditioner on the AI commercial spot. Surprisingly, he said “that’s beautiful”.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:40 pm
My dogs get on the couch and step on the remote.
Squishy
December 22nd, 2011
8:40 pm
everytime Josh performs, I have a craving for Willy’s Burrito in a Bowl… strange…
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:40 pm
All the judges are chameleons, changing every other sip of their drink.
This is a good song for Josh. The inflections of the voice for the songs he sings is what has kept him here. He’s showcased himself from day one and that’s 83% of the XFactor.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:41 pm
I’m full of questions tonight – is that a mermaid in the globe behind Josh?
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:42 pm
See, Simon writing Josh off.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:42 pm
Crowd really into Josh’s powerful version of his Christmas song. Paula says she loves him.
Simon sez he has been a brilliant contestant.
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
8:43 pm
If anyone asks I want a snow globe for Christmas.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:43 pm
Well Pitchy nothing is at stake anymore. I do wish the judges would have acted this way all season.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:44 pm
Jubie, I don’t want Melanie to win either. Josh is getting off that burritto line!!!!
Wait, Simon just said “Josh, you’re going to sell a lot of records, I just feel it.” If you guys have listened to him over the years when he makes a statement like that, the person has been voted off.
Who thinks the judges already know the %tage of votes toward all 3 contestants?
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:44 pm
BTW, Scotty McCreery won Best New Artist of the Year at American Music Awards this month.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:45 pm
Is it me because I now want Josh to win, but his “look back” was highlighted with more motion???
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:45 pm
That is what I mean Pitchy. He was dismissing Josh.
Merlek3
December 22nd, 2011
8:46 pm
I liked both Mel and Josh. Mel was better, but Josh sang my favorite song. To me a tie, only because of song choices.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:46 pm
Yes, the judges know. So when Simon was on ET saying Mel is the winner I think he meant it. He was paid by ET for the info,.. IMO
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:46 pm
Pitchy I think Simon said that because he’s already signed him and its wishful thinking.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:47 pm
I’ve completed turned a 360 for Josh. I want him to win.
@Jubie, I see now.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:48 pm
They don’t all come with live mermaids, Mo.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:49 pm
Nothing we can do now. I voted until my shoulders hurt.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:49 pm
Perhaps its me, but the press on nails cracks me up considering the rung on the ladder I THOUGHT Nicole may have thought she was on.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:49 pm
I think the 2 who don’t win tonight will both have some type of contract & promo.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
8:50 pm
Can only turn 180 cause 360 would bring you all the way back. But ok!
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
8:50 pm
I’m almost caught up with “X Factor.” Not that first hour is all that important in the grand scheme of things…
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:51 pm
If Melanie wins, the whole show has a scripted storyline, from Simon’s dissing her, then going to Florida with his changed mind, etc.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:51 pm
How come his hair stylist did not see that lick on the corner of his head???
Never thought this kid could sing, but this is the very first time I’ve actually heard him SING.
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
8:51 pm
One of those electric foot massagers will do.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:52 pm
Yeah,yeah, yeah-ah, how do you like Bieber?
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:52 pm
How many yeahs has the Beiber added to the song?
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:53 pm
I’m am truly enjoying Justin’s performance….best I’ve seen of him.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:53 pm
Bieber has some Rene moves
Nutmeg
December 22nd, 2011
8:53 pm
Okay, so I’m way behind. Melanie’s opening “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a little dull to my ears, but I’m not a fan of giant power ballads. And that dress does not do her favors when she is seated.
Stellar vocal, though. On pitch throughout. LA was right (that beautiful voice you have is the best gift a song can ever get).
After her performance–I expected that her family didn’t have the accent based on previous comments, but it’s strong–especially in her brothers, her grandmother (whom she apparently spent a lot of time with), etc. And I was ready to shoot Jones on my TV if he was his usual self, but fortunately, he handled her tears with something approaching gracious professionalism. Huh.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:54 pm
I’d rather hear Dexter than Bieber…well almost!
Nutmeg
December 22nd, 2011
8:55 pm
I’m not disliking Chris Rene’s Christmas song. That’s odd.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
8:55 pm
Yeah, good so far. I’m just at Melanie too.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:55 pm
@DanJ, can’t talk about how many “yeah, yeah…” he has in his song w/o talking about all of Chris Renee’s “umms, yeah, ahh, yeah..
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:55 pm
You Yeah, yeah, yeah when you forget the lines. LOL
Squishy
December 22nd, 2011
8:56 pm
can anyone explain why the judges are standing throughout this god-awful performance?
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:56 pm
Don’t know about you guys, but this show is DAMN GOOD TONIGHT!!!!
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:56 pm
Whoever wished for Josh to sing “Silent Night” – seems all all the CHRISTMAS songs are secular here.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:56 pm
Mercedes i suppose the show was a setup for Melanie from the getgo?
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:57 pm
My Goodness is right, WTH is the budget for all that confetti???
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:58 pm
Justin is doing a lot of huggin’ with Drew, singin’ Santa Clause is comin” to town.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:58 pm
Embarassing poor Drew.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
8:58 pm
So, are we not making comments on who is gone or have they not made it that far yet?
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:01 pm
Nothing revealed yet on who is leaving Red.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:01 pm
Thanks. Robo Host said when we come back and it didn’t happen.