John
11-02-2009, 04:59 PM
Simon Cowell has sparked controversy after leaving last night's X Factor decision to the public vote.
The judge, who had the deciding vote after Rachel and Lloyd found themselves in the bottom two, said he couldn't decide and that he wanted it to go to dead lock instead.
The programme's host Dermot O'Leary then revealed that it was Rachel who had received the fewest votes and would therefore face the axe.
Simon's decision was surprising as he had previously commented that Rachel had given the best performance during the sing-off. Lloyd, who was suffering from a sore throat, struggled to hit the notes during his song and looked visibly shocked when he found out he had been saved.
Dublin twins John and Edward once again were spared from the bottom two after winning support from the public for their rendition of We Will Rock You.
Elsewhere, former favourite Danyl Johnson appeared deflated as he delivered an off-key version of I Don't Want To Miss A Thing. He later claimed that he couldn't hear the music during the first part of the song.
But the biggest misfire of the weekend was surely Cheryl's outfit on Saturday night's show. The Girls Aloud singer appeared to be celebrating her number one single and album by wearing a dress that had what looked like two silver discs attached to the front of it. Dannii once again effortlessly outshone her in the style stakes.
The judge, who had the deciding vote after Rachel and Lloyd found themselves in the bottom two, said he couldn't decide and that he wanted it to go to dead lock instead.
The programme's host Dermot O'Leary then revealed that it was Rachel who had received the fewest votes and would therefore face the axe.
Simon's decision was surprising as he had previously commented that Rachel had given the best performance during the sing-off. Lloyd, who was suffering from a sore throat, struggled to hit the notes during his song and looked visibly shocked when he found out he had been saved.
Dublin twins John and Edward once again were spared from the bottom two after winning support from the public for their rendition of We Will Rock You.
Elsewhere, former favourite Danyl Johnson appeared deflated as he delivered an off-key version of I Don't Want To Miss A Thing. He later claimed that he couldn't hear the music during the first part of the song.
But the biggest misfire of the weekend was surely Cheryl's outfit on Saturday night's show. The Girls Aloud singer appeared to be celebrating her number one single and album by wearing a dress that had what looked like two silver discs attached to the front of it. Dannii once again effortlessly outshone her in the style stakes.