X Factor (UK) Episodes

Episode 31

"Finale Live Show Results"

Original air date: Dec 8, 2012

Finale Live Show Results. Themes: Favourite performance. Group performance: "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" / "Last Christmas" / "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" Guests performance: One Direction ("Kiss You"), Emeli Sandé ("Clown") and Rihanna ("Stay" / "We Found Love") All the Finalists performed a Christmas Mash-up! Jahmene Douglas sang "Angels" by Robbie Williams The WINNER of X Factor 2012 is James Arthur. James Arthur performed his Winner's single "Impossible".

Beatles Let It Be Lyrics
X Factor (UK) Clown Lyrics
Shakespears Sister Stay Lyrics
Rihanna We Found Love Lyrics
One Direction Kiss You Lyrics
Marvin Gaye Let's Get It On Lyrics
X Factor (UK) I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday / Last Christmas / Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (Medley) Lyrics
Robbie Williams Angels Lyrics
Shontelle Impossible Lyrics

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Episode 30

"Finale Live Show"

Original air date: Dec 7, 2012

Themes: Mentor duets. Guests performance: One Direction, Kelly Clarkson, Emeli Sande, Kylie Minogue, Rita Ora and Rihanna. Mentor duets: James Arthur performed with Nicole Scherzinger, Jahméne Douglas performed with Nicole Scherzinger, Christopher Maloney performed with Gary Barlow. Group performance: "Gangnam Style" / "Payphone" / "Titanium" / "Spectrum (Say My Name)" / "Read All About It" Guests performance: Kelly Clarkson ("Breakaway"), Rita Ora ("R.I.P." / "How We Do (Party)") and Kylie Minogue ("Can't Get You Out of My Head"). All the finalists performed a hits of the year mash-up, What an opener! There are only four letters that we can think of that would adequately describe this pop-tastic performance and those four characters are E-P-I-C. Gangnam Style, Payphone, Titanium, Spectrum and Read All About It...

X Factor (UK) How We Do (Party) Lyrics
Kylie Minogue Can't Get You Out of My Head Lyrics
X Factor (UK) Gangnam Style / Payphone / Titanium / Spectrum (Say My Name) / Read All About It (Medley) Lyrics
X Factor (UK) R.I.P. Lyrics
Take That Rule The World Lyrics
Whitney Houston Greatest Love Of All Lyrics
Curtis Mayfield Move On Up Lyrics
Kelly Clarkson Breakaway Lyrics
Billy Joel Make You Feel My Love Lyrics
Irene Cara Flashdance... What a Feeling Lyrics
Nina Simone Feeling Good Lyrics

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Episode 29

"Semi Final Results"

Original air date: Dec 1, 2012

Themes: Songs for someone special (billed as "songs for you"); "songs to get you to the final". Group performance: "Merry Christmas Baby" (with Rod Stewart) Guests performance: Tulisa Contostavlos ("Sight of You") and Pink ("Try") Finalists perform "Merry Xmas Baby:" with Rod Stewart! Union J, were automatically eliminated with fewest public votes. After their elimination, Union J performed "Love Story" by Taylor Swift

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Episode 28

"Semi Final"

Original air date: Nov 30, 2012

Themes: Songs for someone special (billed as "songs for you"); "songs to get you to the final". Group performance: "Merry Christmas Baby" (with Rod Stewart) Guests performance: Tulisa Contostavlos ("Sight of You") and Pink ("Try") Union J perform "Beneath You're Beautiful" by Emeli Sande and Labrinth, Christopher Maloney perform "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban, Jahmene Douglas performs "I Look To You" by Whitney Houston James Arthur sing "One" by U2

Whitney Houston I Look to You Lyrics
U2 One Lyrics
Lonestar I'm Already There Lyrics
Josh Groban You Raise Me Up Lyrics
Labrinth Beneath Your Beautiful Lyrics
Etta James At Last Lyrics
Jennifer Rush Power Of Love Lyrics
Michael Buble Haven't Met You Yet Lyrics

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Episode 27

"Live Show 8 Results"

Original air date: Nov 24, 2012

Theme: Songs by ABBA; Motown songs. Musical guests: One Direction and Emeli Sandé. Contostavlos voted for Union J, Scherzinger voted Rylan Clark, Walsh voted for Union J, Barlow voted for Union J, Rylan Clark got eliminated.

Snow Patrol Run Lyrics
Athlete Wires Lyrics

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Episode 26

"Live Show 8"

Original air date: Nov 23, 2012

Theme: Songs by ABBA; Motown songs. James Arthur sung that song melted me with warmth, the best performance ever! In James Arthur sings Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On

The Miracles The Tracks Of My Tears Lyrics
ABBA I Have a Dream Lyrics
Lionel Richie Dancing on the Ceiling Lyrics
ABBA Mamma Mia Lyrics
The Supremes Stop! In the Name of Love Lyrics
Marvin Gaye Let's Get It On Lyrics
ABBA Fernando Lyrics
The Supremes Baby Love Lyrics
ABBA The Winner Takes It All Lyrics
ABBA SOS Lyrics
Jackson 5 I'll Be There Lyrics
The Supremes You Keep Me Hangin' On Lyrics

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Episode 25

"Live show 7 Results"

Original air date: Nov 17, 2012

Theme: Guilty pleasures Group performance: "Young" by Tulisa Contostavlos Musical guests: Olly Murs ("Troublemaker") and Alicia Keys ("Girl on Fire") Ella Henderson sing for survival with If You're Not The One by Daniel Bedingfield. James Arthur sings for survival with Falling by Alicia Keys. Contostavlos voted for Ella Henderson, Scherzinger voted for James Arthur, Walsh voted for Ella Henderson, Barlow voted for James Arthur, Ella Henderson got eliminated.

X Factor (UK) Young Lyrics
Alicia Keys Fallin' Lyrics
Daniel Bedingfield If You're Not The One Lyrics
Alicia Keys Girl on Fire Lyrics
Olly Murs Troublemaker Lyrics

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Episode 24

"Live Show 7"

Original air date: Nov 16, 2012

Theme: Guilty pleasures Group performance: "Young" Musical guests: Olly Murs ("Troublemaker") and Alicia Keys ("Girl on Fire") James Arthur perform Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Frankie Valli Ella Henderson perform You're The One That I Want from Grease

Carly Rae Jepsen Call Me Maybe Lyrics
John Travolta You're the One That I Want Lyrics
Duran Duran Girls on Film Lyrics
Bonnie Tyler Total Eclipse Of The Heart Lyrics
Bros When Will I Be Famous? Lyrics
Alicia Keys Fallin' Lyrics
Daniel Bedingfield If You're Not The One Lyrics
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Don't Leave Me This Way Lyrics
Frankie Valli Can't Take My Eyes Off You Lyrics

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Episode 23

"Live Show 6 Results"

Original air date: Nov 10, 2012

Group performance: "Beautiful Day". Guests performance: Saturday: One Direction ("Little Things") Sunday: Ed Sheeran ("Give Me Love") and Little Mix ("DNA") Bottom two: District3 and Union J. District3 performed Just the Way You Are, Union J performed Set Fire to the Rain. Walsh, didn't vote. Barlow, Scherzinger and Contostavlos gave their vote to Union J. District3 got eliminated.

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Episode 22

"Live Show 6"

Original air date: Nov 9, 2012

Theme: Best of British: Group performance: "Beautiful Day". Guests performance: Saturday: One Direction ("Little Things") Sunday: Ed Sheeran ("Give Me Love") and Little Mix ("DNA") Watch Ella Henderson perform Written in the Stars by Tinie Tempah. In what was another flawless performance, we reckon Ella reached plenty of those F-sharp descending notes Gary was babbling on about a few weeks back.

Spice Girls Who Do You Think You Are Lyrics
Tinie Tempah Written in the Stars Lyrics
Elton John I'm Still Standing Lyrics
Eric Clapton Tears in Heaven Lyrics
Spice Girls Wannabe Lyrics
Robbie Williams Angels Lyrics
Adele Hometown Glory Lyrics
Spice Girls Spice Up Your Life Lyrics
Spice Girls Say You'll Be There Lyrics
Coldplay Fix You Lyrics

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Episode 21

"Live Show 5 Results"

Original air date: Nov 3, 2012

Bottom two: Rylan Clark and Kye Sones. Rylan Clark performed Kissing You. Kye Sones performed I Won't Give Up. Scherzinger and Contostavlos gave their vote to Rylan Clark. Barlow and Walsh gave their vote to Kye Sone. Kye Sones was eliminated as the act with the fewest public votes.

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Episode 20

"Live Show 5"

Original air date: Nov 2, 2012

Theme: Number-ones. Guest mentors: No Doubt. Group performance: "Good Time" Guest performance: Rita Ora ("Shine Ya Light") and No Doubt ("Looking Hot"). Unfortunately Lucy Spraggan withdrew from the competition due to illness.

Eric Carmen All By Myself Lyrics
ABBA Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) Lyrics
Katy Perry Firework Lyrics
No Doubt Looking Hot Lyrics
Taio Cruz Dynamite Lyrics
New Radicals You Get What You Give Lyrics
X Factor (UK) Shine Ya Light Lyrics
Owl City Good Time Lyrics
Beyonce Knowles Listen Lyrics
Taylor Swift Love Story Lyrics
No Doubt Don't Speak Lyrics
Madonna Hung Up Lyrics

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Episode 19

"Live Show 4 Results"

Original air date: Oct 27, 2012

Theme: Halloween. Guest mentor: Robbie Williams. Group performance: "Without You - David Guetta " Guests performance: Fun. ("We Are Young") and Robbie Williams ("Candy") Walsh and Scherzinger gave their vote to Union J. Barlow and Contostavlos gave their vote to Jade Ellis. Jade Ellis was eliminated as the act with the fewest public votes.

X Factor (UK) Beautiful Monster Lyrics
Robbie Williams Let Me Entertain You Lyrics
Cutting Crew (I Just) Died in Your Arms Lyrics
Eurythmics Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) Lyrics
Robbie Williams Candy Lyrics
Evanescence Bring Me to Life Lyrics
Mousse T Horny Lyrics
Badfinger Without You Lyrics
Roberta Flack Killing Me Softly With His Song Lyrics
Britney Spears Toxic Lyrics
The Police Every Breath You Take Lyrics
Nicole Scherzinger Poison Lyrics
X Factor (UK) We Are Young Lyrics
Adina Howard Freak like Me Lyrics
Beyonce Knowles Sweet Dreams Lyrics

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Episode 18

"Live Show 4"

Original air date: Oct 26, 2012

Theme: Halloween. Guest mentor: Robbie Williams. Lucy Spraggan did not perform.

X Factor (UK) Beautiful Monster Lyrics
Robbie Williams Let Me Entertain You Lyrics
Cutting Crew (I Just) Died in Your Arms Lyrics
Eurythmics Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) Lyrics
Evanescence Bring Me to Life Lyrics
Mousse T Horny Lyrics
Roberta Flack Killing Me Softly With His Song Lyrics
Britney Spears Toxic Lyrics
The Police Every Breath You Take Lyrics
Nicole Scherzinger Poison Lyrics
Adina Howard Freak like Me Lyrics
Beyonce Knowles Sweet Dreams Lyrics

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Episode 17

"Live Show 3 Results"

Original air date: Oct 20, 2012

Theme: Club classics. Group performance: "Ain't Nobody" Guests performance: Labrinth featuring Emeli Sandé ("Beneath Your Beautiful") and JLS ("Hottest Girl in the World"). Bottom two: MK1 and Kye Sones. Walsh and Scherzinger gave their vote to MK1. Barlow and Contostavlos gave their vote to Kye Sones. MK1 was eliminated as the act with the fewest public votes.

Labrinth Beneath Your Beautiful Lyrics
Script The Man Who Can't Be Moved Lyrics
JLS Hottest Girl in the World Lyrics
Bonnie Raitt I Can't Make You Love Me Lyrics
Chaka Khan Ain't Nobody Lyrics

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Episode 16

"Live Show 3"

Original air date: Oct 19, 2012

Theme: Club classics. Group performance: "Ain't Nobody" Guests performance: Labrinth featuring Emeli Sandé ("Beneath Your Beautiful") and JLS ("Hottest Girl in the World")

Lmfao Sexy and I Know It Lyrics
Rihanna Don't Stop The Music Lyrics
David Guetta Groove Armada Lyrics
Boy Meets Girl Waiting for a Star to Fall Lyrics
Tinie Tempah Pass Out Lyrics
Ultra Nate Free Lyrics
X Factor (UK) Turn Up the Music Lyrics
Crystal Waters Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) Lyrics
Groove Armada I See You Baby Lyrics
Swedish House Mafia Save the World Lyrics
Dionne Warwick I Say A Little Prayer Lyrics
The Four Seasons Beggin Lyrics
David Guetta When Love Takes Over Lyrics
Jennifer Lopez David Guetta Lyrics

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Episode 15

"Live Show 2 Results"

Original air date: Oct 14, 2012

Judges' votes to eliminate: Walsh: Melanie Masson — backed his own act, District3, Contostavlos: Melanie Masson — stated her heart lay with District3, Barlow: District3 — backed his own act, Melanie Masson, Scherzinger: District3 — felt Masson wanted it more. Melanie Masson got eliminated.

Bryan Adams Everything I Do, I Do It For You Lyrics
X Factor (UK) Stay with Me Lyrics

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Episode 14

"Live Show 2"

Original air date: Oct 13, 2012

Theme: Love and heartbreak. Musical guests: Rebecca Ferguson ("Backtrack") and Taylor Swift ("We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"), Group performance: "Somebody That I Used to Know", The Xtra Factor musical guest: Lawson ("Standing in the Dark").

Inxs Never Tear Us Apart Lyrics
Minnie Riperton Lovin' You Lyrics
X Factor (UK) Gangnam Style Lyrics
Kanye West Gold Digger Lyrics
Amy Winehouse Tears Dry on Their Own Lyrics
X Factor (UK) Standing in the Dark Lyrics
John Michael Montgomery I Swear Lyrics
Amy Winehouse Love Is a Losing Game Lyrics
X Factor (UK) Broken Strings Lyrics
Rebecca Ferguson Backtrack Lyrics
Mary J Blige No More Drama Lyrics
Deee-Lite Groove Is in the Heart Lyrics
Taylor Swift We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together Lyrics
Marvin Gaye Ain't No Mountain High Enough Lyrics
Take That Back for Good Lyrics
Leona Lewis Bleeding Love Lyrics
Jackson 5 I Want You Back Lyrics
Technotronic Pump Up the Jam Lyrics
Heart Alone Lyrics

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Episode 13

"Live Show 1 Results"

Original air date: Oct 6, 2012

Judges' votes to eliminate Scherzinger: Carolynne Poole — backed her own act, Rylan Clark, Barlow: Rylan Clark — backed his own act, Carolynne Poole, Contostavlos: Rylan Clark — stated that she loved Rylan "with all her heart" but made her decision based on the vocal performance in the final showdown. Walsh: Carolynne Poole — said that he loved both acts, and said he wanted to "keep Carolynne", but when O'Leary asked him if that meant he was sending Clark home, he said he wanted to save them both and chose to take the vote to deadlock. Carolynne Poole got eliminated.

Faith Hill There You'll Be Lyrics

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Episode 12

"Live Show 1"

Original air date: Oct 5, 2012

Theme: Heroes night (songs inspired by the Olympic Games), Special guests: Olympians Laura Trott, Lizzie Armitstead, Danielle King, Joanna Rowsell, Nicola Adams, Luke Campbell, Jade Jones, Tom James, Pete Reed, Alex Gregory and Charlotte Dujardin appeared as guests in the audience,and One Direction made a brief guest appearance on Saturday's show, being interviewed by O'Leary after the first performance and giving advice to the contestants. Group performance: "Read All About It (Pt. III), Musical guests: Leona Lewis ("Trouble") and Ne-Yo ("Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)"), The Xtra Factor musical guest: Leona Lewis ("Come Alive").