Published Saturday, 10 December 2011
Amelia Lily was voted out of the show on Saturday night, finishing third after a difficult journey which saw her booted out of the competition at the start of the live shows before being reinstated by a public vote in later in the series.
The three finalists rocked London's Wembley Arena, performing a solo track each and a duet with their mentor in front of 10,000 fans, in a bid to win your votes.
JLS and One Direction, along with former winner Leona Lewis and Canadian star Michael Buble, also performed on the night.
Coldplay and Westlife are set to provide the extra entertainment on Sunday night.
Relive Saturday's performances at Wembley, including the amazing duets with Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Tulisa and the moment JLS and One Direction became one X Factor supergroup.
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21:55
Little Mix v Marcus
So it's the girl band versus the boy for the final showdown of this year's X Factor, with a special performance from Coldplay and a swang song from Westlife on Sunday. On Facebook, Sophie says: "My fave is gone but heck little mix have to do it now!!!!" The X Factor Final is back on UTV on Sunday at 7.30pm.
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21:47
Decision time
It's time for the results, as Dermot announces who falls at the final hurdle and is going home before the final showdown. Little Mix and Marcus are through! So it's the end of the journey for the comeback kid, Amelia Lily, who got the lowest number of votes from the public. Amelia says she's going on a high, after the "best night of my life". "Can I just say thank you to everyone who voted me back into the competition. My ambition was to get to the final and I did it," she adds.
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21:37
It's Michael Buble!
As Marcus, Little Mix and Amelia await the first set of results after the public vote was frozen, Canadian star Michael Buble and his band are bringing a little Christmas cheer to Wembley. On Facebook, Wee Molly says this has "made my night", while Heather says: "He was super!"
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21:27
It's Leona!
Leona Lewis takes to the stage with a cover of Hurt made famous by the legendary Johnny Cash. Leona says she is releasing the single for Christmas. On Facebook, Kerri writes: "She was amazing!!!!", but Jenny didn't agree. "Awful... no other word to describe it... ruined the song!" She wrote. Next up Michael Buble, before the all-important results!
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21:22
Amelia and Kelly rock Wembley
Amelia and Kelly rock Ike and Tina Turner's classic River Deep, Mountain High! An emotional Kelly says Amelia is a born superstar and is incredibly humble. "I'm so proud of her", a tearful Kelly says. "I could not ask for a better mentor," the comeback kid says. "She's an incredible inspiration." On Facebook, Mags tells us: "Best of the nite brillant omg star". But Mark says: "No likey... after Tina Turner and Celine singing this song i just thought it was a bit of a let down..." And this is it! The finalists are done for the night, and they are now waiting for the results as three acts will soon become two!
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21:08
Tulisa and Little Mix
Tulisa and Little Mix take to the Wembley stage for a mash-up of Alicia Keys' anthems Empire State Of Mind and If I Ain't Got You. Tulisa looks like the fifth member of the band, and she tells Dermot it's "an amazing experience". She says the girls are "true, genuine, honest, talented, young ladies." On Facebook, Tina tells us the duet worked, while Alanah says she "loved it!!!!!"
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21:02
Marcus and Gary
Marcus and Gary are singing Billy Joel's Always A Woman - for Marcus' mum. Gary is playing the piano for the emotional rendition. On Facebook, Donna tells us it was an "absolutely lovely duet!", but Lissara says the boys "ruined a perfect song !!!!" Oh dear... "Marcus has been incredible," the proud mentor says. "He listens and takes on board everything you say." "It's an absolute dream come true," Marcus says - and now it's up to you to decide if he makes it through.
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20:57
Time for duets
Louis seems lonely on the panel, as the other judges get ready backstage to help their acts in their bid for X Factor glory. "I'm not a great singer but I would have done something, " Louis tells Dermot about the special mentor-finalists duets.
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20:52
O-M-G
JLS rock Wembley... with One Direction! Could this be the next X Factor superband? Big, big cheers from the crowds. On Facebook, Ali simply tells us: "it was quite good 2".
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20:45
Comeback Kid
It's time for Amelia Lily to try and win your votes. She goes back to Middlesborough with Kelly for a quick home visit and a gig. Then it's time for Christina Aguilera's Ain't No Other Man! Louis says he sees "something raw, something amazing" and wants people to vote for her. Tulisa praises her for giving it a 100%, while Gary says she delivered an "amazing performance" and wishes her luck. Kelly says she did a fantastic job on the stage. On Facebook, Sophie tells us: "Wembley seems like a small venue when she's performing as she sings so effortlessy." Wow...
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