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
9:29 pm
Might as well hit the mute button since they’re bleeping so much of the song.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:29 pm
Is my TV the only one messing up on .50 performance?
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:30 pm
I don’t think we’d ever see 50 Cent like this on “Idol.”
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:30 pm
Rachel is so cute!!! I know you said this but she is so natural. What a good kid.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:31 pm
Nasty.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:31 pm
Is that Gloria’s (BasketBall Wives) husband in the background on the left of the screen in leather jacket, white tee and jeans??? Forgot what team he plays for.
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
9:31 pm
Such a fit my grandmother would have if she could see what those girls are doing on the furniture. Fortunately for everyone she is dead.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:32 pm
Sound on the t.v. here is cutting-out, but that’s no problem with this hip-hopper performance, all sounds the same. Can see the leg-spreads and simulated pawing by the cast of dancers though, a real good family skit.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:32 pm
Still loving this…sorry, but I’m a very fast typist (about 115 words a min.).
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:32 pm
Not Rachel. That Performance.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:32 pm
Time flies. “In Da Club” is nearly nine years old.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:32 pm
Which means Astro was in pre-school.
Squishy
December 22nd, 2011
9:33 pm
Horrible.
The LA Lakers, huh? Yeah, they have some free time on their hands…
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:34 pm
@DanJ, I told my child that Rachel is a natural…hosting is all about inflections of the voice and body language. She was great. No stuttering wondering how to read the teleprompter.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:34 pm
Sound keeps disappearing… is 50 cent’s language being censored?
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:34 pm
Sorry Jubie my comments are out of order. But I get to skip 50 cent.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:37 pm
Pitchy, I’m serious Rachel was great. I say give her a chance to host if she wants it. She is a smart little cookie!
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:37 pm
Shouldn’t Astro be kept away from those ho-looking dancers? And that’s not a good Ho as in Rodney…
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:38 pm
@Jubie, you’re right. Paula is the only judge that has shined throughout this laser popping eye show of a show. She can be trustworthy on TV (lolol).
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:39 pm
Except for Josh and Melanie singing, Rachel’s intro was the best performance of the night. That girl has a bright fitire in showbusiness – and she doesn’t have to sing either.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:39 pm
Which did you feel better about: the Simon vs. L.A. smackdown clips or the Nicole vs. Paula cry-down?
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:39 pm
That should be “future”
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:40 pm
That’s alright REd. Just didn’t want anyone to think I was calling Rachel Nasty. LOL
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:40 pm
Don’t know about you guys, but I have a 17 year old, I like Pit Bull.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:40 pm
Smackdown, Rodney.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:40 pm
Simon vs. LA, Rodney.
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
9:40 pm
Forget the snow globe I want the June Taylor Dancers if anyone should ask.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:41 pm
I don’t think there are enough lights on this performance of Pitbull and Ne-Yo. MORE cow bell!
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:42 pm
I hope folks who have epilepsy avoid this show because the lights are insane…
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:42 pm
I liked the Paula-Nicole crydown better. And robohost sticking a mike in Nicole’s face saying anything to add?
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:43 pm
@Pitchy which one is pit bull the bald guy or the dude wearing purple jacket
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:43 pm
Marcus fit right in.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:43 pm
Josh’s daughter is a big girl now.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:44 pm
@Rodney Ho, glad you’re a host that’s on with your audience and comment. Excellent Job!
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:44 pm
Rodney those lights could set off a migraine also.
tiptoe
December 22nd, 2011
9:45 pm
Pitbull seems to have a cold with his rougher than usual voice. At least is wasn’t muted half the time
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:45 pm
@Rodney – I say the cry-downs, I get no enjoyment of watching LA do his comments, whether painted good or bad.
Kip lake
December 22nd, 2011
9:45 pm
One more rapper tonight and I’m out of Xfactor forever! Simon has done new things with this show – taken TV to new lows – R. Kelly, .50, obscenity, over the top sensual dancing. Anyone under 21 should be banned from participating to shield them from this filth.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:47 pm
I can see Josh is a better Pepsi commercial.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:48 pm
I agree with you Kip.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:48 pm
Steven Tyler seems wholesome in comparison, eh?
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:48 pm
I think the girls were on the floor looking for quarters.
Harriett
December 22nd, 2011
9:48 pm
Mo, they are probably fairly long in the tooth
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:48 pm
Josh & Melanie are better together as a duet than the last 2 acts of 5 cents/Pit; in my opinion
KupKake
December 22nd, 2011
9:49 pm
Guess old age is setting in but this whole season has been underwhelming.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:49 pm
Yeah they could both win, go on as a duet and split the 5 million. Good idea.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:50 pm
Quite a difference there in that Weight Watchers commercial with Jennifer Hudson.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:51 pm
They are better together Seth.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:51 pm
Idol starts Jan 18!!
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:52 pm
I caught up. Let’s go.