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
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:02 pm
Mercedes, I wanted Silent Night. Josh was still good though. Pitchy you’re right Chris has to many yeahs and uuhs.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:02 pm
Where is Deirdre
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:02 pm
@Jubie, saying she got 44% of the vote doesn’t mean she’s the winner to me. You don’t think someone “may” have gotten 45%?
@DanJ, I really think Simon said that he’ll sell more records more as a boost of confidence, not that he signed him.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:02 pm
Elimination drama or winner declared — should be next.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:02 pm
Little Drew’s dream came true.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:03 pm
No, the other 45 would have been split between Chris and Josh.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:05 pm
3rd place announcment coming up – goodbye to Chris.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:05 pm
Sorry, 56.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:05 pm
@Jubie, when it comes to Chris, his yeahs, umm, aahs has nothing to do with him forgetting the words!
OH NO, who’s surprised???
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:05 pm
If it’s a 2 hr show, Seth, ought to be elim drama next.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:07 pm
No surprise on Chris finishing 3rd. Say what you will the best 2 are in the final! Kudos to XFactor for that!
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
9:07 pm
And the judges are eliminated when?
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:08 pm
That was funny, Nicole told Robohost no that he couldn’t come to her Christmas.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:08 pm
There is justice!
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:09 pm
Melanie has won. I don’t even want to watch. But I cant stop.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:09 pm
But Roboto had to explain three times what he meant. Nicolette is dim.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:09 pm
Thanks voting fans for a great competition.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:09 pm
No surprise that Chris was elim’d first – not even much drama delay in that one. Mr. Jones said it right-off.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:10 pm
It’s Simon’s show, so of course his mentee wins.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:10 pm
The British Broag got to her.
Harriett
December 22nd, 2011
9:11 pm
Deirdre has her grandson this week–not to mention his mom and dad. She is recording
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:12 pm
@Jubie – of course the other %tage would be split…I was kidding.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:13 pm
“It’s mayhem at the moment,” Robo-host said. Really?
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:13 pm
Rachel is already a great host. Hire her now!
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:14 pm
They made them all cry. Awwww!!
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:15 pm
Wow – Racheal does a great job as a host – Mr. Jones is threatened – Leonna Lewis won the UK X-Factor, 3 or 4 years ago?
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:15 pm
Loving this….
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:16 pm
Now, that’s an ANTHEM…Chris’ has nothing on this Anthem!!!!!
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:16 pm
“I’m going to steal your job,” Rachel Crow to Robo-host. She did about 10,000 percent better introducing Leona Lewis. Yup, let’s give her the job!
Squishy
December 22nd, 2011
9:17 pm
I thought the guy that took his clothes off during the initial audition was pretty shocking…
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:17 pm
Didn’t we hear something about Rachel being hired already by Disney?
Harriett
December 22nd, 2011
9:17 pm
Ok, my company is leaving and I am going live
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:17 pm
It’s Stevie!!!
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:17 pm
Beautiful…
Sorry I keep posting my emotions…
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:18 pm
Squishy, they said that actually he had his boxers on but they made it seem like he was au natural.
Squishy
December 22nd, 2011
9:20 pm
oh – well then that isn’t very shocking…
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:20 pm
LA is as robotic as Robo-Host. Had to laugh as no one jumped on his band wagon…they were in there own element not caring to listen to one of the moguls of music. Had to laugh.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:20 pm
Pardon my ignorance, but who is that weak-voiced woman singing?
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:20 pm
Fast forwarded Justin to Drew, enough is enough.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:20 pm
Well the only thing that keeps me watching is the small chance i might see Simon CRUSHED.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:22 pm
Rachel a natural as a host
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:22 pm
Like the show (mostly) just not Justin. I’m too old.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:22 pm
Jubie, true words spoken at 9:20… me too
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:23 pm
@Lil Red, yes, the fans definitely helped make this a very good finale. This is 100X better than sitting at a sports bar watching the final quarter.
We are all home relaxing, well I’d like to think most of us. 
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:23 pm
I liked L.A. Reid at first but after awhile, I just felt he was pompous and self-important.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:24 pm
Mercedes you’re not the only one in ignorance here.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:26 pm
@Pitchy ———”LA is as robotic as Robo-Host.”
That is true, and another annoyance we have to deal with in order to watch the show. But then, it’s better than watching some of the other junk on t.v.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:26 pm
Rodney, I think LA Reid’s ego is bigger than Simon
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:26 pm
Caught up with 3rd place. Saw Simon blow out his breath. Do they really know ahead?
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:27 pm
Paula is the only judge whose ego is not in the way.