01x26 - Live Season Finale, Part 2 of 2

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Thousands applied.

All hoping to fulfill a dream.

What's your name?

Melanie amaro.

My name's Chris rene.

My name's Josh krajcik.

Now, just three remain.

You started singing and
it just blew me away.

You inspired me.

They fought every step of the way.

You're on my team.

Last night, they gave it their all.

Please welcome the final three.

Alanis morissette.

I couldn't think of a better way to
open up this competition tonight.

Avril lavigne.

That could be a record that we
release tomorrow and it would

be a number one hit.

That was an incredible duet.

Music loves you, Josh.

That was your $ million song.

That wasn't a $ million performance.

Performance. That was a $ million
that was a $ million performance.

And tonight, your votes are in,
and the winner is revealed.

Winning this competition would
be the most amazing thing

that could ever happen
to someone like me.

Winning $ million, that
winning $ million,

that would be like a new start for my
would be like a new start for my life.

To win this is validation that I
have done the right thing for me.

It's time.

It's time to figure out
who has the x factor.

To face -- I think that this
is anyone's contest to win.

Each one of the performances was
so strong and unbelievable.

Here it is.

This is it.

This is it!

-- The music.

This is life-changing now.

I hope the person who deserves it wins.

Wow!

From Los Angeles -- it's
the x factor finale.

Finale! Big night.

Big night.

Last night on this stage, three
last night on this stage,

three acts sang for the biggest prize
acts sang for the biggest prize

in talent show history -- a $
million recording contract.

Tonight we reveal the winner.

Someone's life is about
to change forever.

Right now, here are the four
people who have guided and

mentored tonight's finalists.

Ladies and gentlemen,
it's the x factor judges!

?It's the final countdown *
The final countdown L.A. reid --

Nicole scherzinger -- *
The final countdown Paula Abdul and Simon cowell.

?The final countdown the
final three will take the

stage again tonight with some
very, very special performances.

And coming up later -- pitbull featuring
ne-yo, cent, leona Lewis and Justin

bieber.

Bieber. Not bad at all.

Not bad at all.

All right.

Let's get started.

Here are all your favorite
finalists back again together.

America, please welcome the final .

?There ain't no reason you and me
should be alone *Tonight, yeah, baby

?Tonight, yeah, baby *
Tonight, yeah, baby *Tonight, yeah,

baby *And I got a reason that you're *
And I got a reason that you're

who should take me home tonight *
Yeah, yeah *Yeah,

yeah *I need a man that thinks it's *
I need a man that thinks it's

right when it's so wrong *
Tonight, yeah, baby *Tonight, yeah,

baby *Tonight, yeah, baby * Tonight, yeah, baby *
Right on the limits where we

?Right on the limits where we
know we both belong tonight

?It's hard to feel the rush *
To push the dangerous *I'm gonna run right to the

edge with you * Where we can both fall over in love *
I'm on the edge of glory

?And I'm hanging on a moment of truth *
I'm on the edge of glory, and

?I'm on the edge of glory, and
I'm hanging on a moment of

I'm hanging on a moment of truth *
I'm on the edge, the edge, the

?I'm on the edge, the edge, the
edge, the edge, the edge, the

edge, the edge, the edge, the edge, edge, *
I'm on the edge of glory

♪And I'm hanging on a moment with you *
I'm on the edge with you ed♪

Ed? *Put on your shades 'cause I'll *
Put on your shades 'cause I'll

be dancing in the flames *
Tonight, yeah, baby *Tonight, yeah,

baby *It's hard to feel the rush *
It's hard to feel the rush

?To push the dangerous *
I'm gonna run right to the edge with you

?So we can both fall over in love *
I'm on the edge of glory

?And I'm hanging on a moment of truth *
Out on the edge of glory

?And I'm standing on a moment with you *
I'm on the edge, the edge, the

?I'm on the edge, the edge,
the edge, the edge, the edge

edge, the edge, the edge *
I'm on the edge of glory

?And I'm hangin' on a moment with you *
I'm on the edge with you

ladies and gentlemen, the ladies
and gentlemen, the final .

Final .

Excuse me, sweetie.

Skis in.

-- Squeeze in.

Judges, you went through some
extraordinary talent through the

course of the season.

L.A. reid, big night.

Seeing them come back, it
seeing them come back,

it brings back so many wonderful brings
back so many wonderful memories.

Memories. All of you guys are winners.

All of you guys are winners.

Every one of you are
a winner in my book.

Nicole, how are you feeling?

It's so beautiful to
have everyone back.

Let's just enjoy this night.

Like L.A.
said, we're all winners tonight.

Let's have some fun!

Paula, you got your groups back.

I'm overwhelmed.

Not just all my groups, but
not just all my groups,

but stereo hogzz, oh, my God,
stereo hogzz, oh, my God,

intensity, lakoda rayne, all of
you amazing, talented soloists,

I got to see you shed your
blood, sweat and tears.

This stage is our gift to you.

What you do with it is your gift to us.

Thank you, Paula.

God bless you.

Simon, it's a big night.

This is it.

I know, I know.

Looking up there, there's more
than one star up on that stage

at the moment, genuinely.

But I'm feeling very nervous now.

Big night.

It's amazing.

Enjoy it.

Good luck, judges.

There are plenty more performances
to come and plenty more surprises.

And, of course, the big results.

One act will win a $
million recording contract.

We will be right back.

Welcome back to the x
factor - the finale.

After last night's finals, the after
last night's finals, the votes are in.

Votes are in.

So now for the first time all
season, the three finalists can

perform without the
pressure of competition.

Competition. Tonight, they're all going
to tonight, they're all going to

perform songs celebrating the holidays.

Holidays. Simon cowell, I'm intrigued.

Simon cowell, I'm intrigued.

What have you got planned
for the holidays?

Um, I'm going to the north pole.

I was expecting more of a grinch
vibe, but that sounds quite festive.

I'm going to play with
penguins in the north pole.

Simon, please introduce your act.

Okay.

This girl is not a penguin.

She's an amazing singer.

This, L.A., is Melanie amaro.

Melanie amaro.

?I don't want a lot for Christmas *
There is just one thing I need

?I don't care about the presents *
Underneath the Christmas tree

?I just want you for my own *
More than you could ever know

?Make my wish come true *
All I want for Christmas *Is you

?I don't want a lot for Christmas *
There is just one thing I need

?I don't care about the presents *
Underneath the Christmas tree

?Because I just want you for my own *
More than you could ever know

?Make my wish come true * Baby, all I
want for Christmas *Is you *Ooh *Ooh *You

?You *Ooh *Ooh *All I want * All I want *
All I really want is *All I want

?All I really want is *
All I want for Christmas *Is you

oh, fabulous.

Melanie amaro.

Well done, sweetie.

L.A., the results are fast approaching.

Approaching. What would you like to
say to what would you like to say to

this lady?

That you did that song justice.

Justice. You know what?

You know what?

That beautiful voice you have, it's
the best friend a song has ever met.

Nicole?

Yeah.

All I want for Christmas
is a Melanie amaro album.

That was gorgeous.

Impeccable.

Impeccable. So beautiful.

So beautiful.

You are a princess
goddess warrior tonight.

Paula.

This is the happiest I've
ever seen you, Melanie.

I've got to tell you, your hair off
your face like that is gorgeous.

Gorgeous. You are beautiful.

You are beautiful.

You sang the song beautifully.

Honey, celebrate.

This is all fun.

This is your night.

Simon, what do you think of your girl?

I just want to say I'll take
this time now, Mel, to say to

you, you have been an absolute
pleasure to work with.

Thanks.

And I'm very proud of the fact
that I've seen this massive

progression with you both as a
person, both as a singer, and I

am praying I'm going to see you right
to the end of this competition.

Competition. You deserve it.

You deserve it.

That was the judges.

We've also got some messages
from people who have been

supporting you throughout
the competition.

Competition. Melanie, take a look at this.

Melanie, take a look at this.

Hi, Melanie.

I remember your impromptu
classroom concert.

The entire phs family is
so proud and behind you.

Good luck.

We love you, Melanie.

Melanie, remember all the
times you used to come in the

salon and sing, sing, sing.

Now you're on the x factor.

I love you so much and I know
you're going to do well.

We love you, Melanie.

I am so very proud of you.

I'm not surprised you've made
it this far in the competition.

The favor of God is with you.

Every single time I hear
you sing, I'm crying.

You just stir these
emotions inside of me.

The way I'm seeing you make your dreams
happen is so much of an inspiration.

We used to complain about you
singing all the time, now you

have millions of people who
don't want you to stop singing.

Whether you win or lose, we're
whether you win or lose,

we're going to be proud of you.

Going to be proud of you.

Hey, mom, I miss you so much.

You're my biggest role model
than any superstar out there and

I know that you're going
to be one one day.

I'm so very proud of you, Melanie.

Melanie. I sit around every
night I sit around every night

watching all of your clips.

You know, every time I
look at them I cry.

I just really miss you.

I just want you to live your dreams.

Dreams. I love you, baby.

I love you, baby.

There were so many times I wanted
to be there for you and I couldn't.

Couldn't. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I hope that you forgive me.

I love you so much.

Melanie, I'm so very proud of you.

You. You always stood in front of the
you always stood in front of the

mirror singing away.

Now you're singing in front of
millions people continuing to do

what you do best.

We love you.

How does that feel?

Are you okay?

Wonderful, wonderful
messages of support there.

Means a lot to you, yes?

What's going through
your head right now?

You don't have to say.

It's okay.

The best of luck this evening.

After the break, Chris rene
performs a holiday song.

And we're getting close
to the final results.

We'll reveal the acts that finished
in third place when we come back.

Welcome back to the x factor - the finale.

And here's our next finalist with
a song to celebrate the holidays.

Holidays. L.A. reid, please introduce your l.
A. Reid, please introduce your

act, sir.

Yes, sir.

Ladies and gentlemen,
this is Chris rene.

From me to you.

Listen.

Listen. *Have yourself a merry little *
Have yourself a merry little Christmas

?Let your heart be light *
From now on our troubles will be out of sight *Yeah

?Yeah *Oh, baby *Oh, baby *M'm *
M'm *Well, here we are as in olden

?Well, here we are as in olden days *
Happy golden days of yore *Oh, yeah *Oh,

yeah *Faithful friends who are dear *
Faithful friends who are dear to us

?Gather near to us once more *
Through the years we all will be together

?If the fates allow * Hang a shining
star upon the highest bough *Oh, oh, oh

?Oh, oh, oh *And have yourself *
And have yourself

?A merry little Christmas now *
Oh, oh, oh *Oh, oh, oh *Ah

?Ah *And have yourself * And have yourself *
A merry little Christmas now

ladies and gentlemen, the ladies and
gentlemen, the wonderful Chris rene.

Wonderful Chris rene.

Amazing, amazing.

Nicole, what do you want
to say about Chris?

Chris, you, no matter what, are
a star from the inside out.

Whoo.

And what I love about you and
I've always loved about you is

the music that comes from you,
it comes from another place that

nobody else can compete with.

It comes from a deeper level.

You are that voice.

You are that hero.

You make us all believe.

Thank you so much for being
a part of this show.

I'm so grateful that we found you.

Thank you.

Thanks, Nicole.

Paula?

You know, Chris, you
are the most original.

You are the most original.

You have such a great style about you.

You stylize a classic song and you
made it all Chris rene's song.

Song. You are brilliant.

You are brilliant.

You are a star on that stage, my you
are a star on that stage, my dear.

Dear. I'm so proud of you.

I'm so proud of you.

Thank you, Paula.

Simon?

Yeah, Chris, that was very, very cool.

I like you.

And you know what, Chris?

I was thinking about this last
night when I watched the show

back, is that -- and I said
this earlier on in the show.

You are truly an inspiration
to a lot of guys out there.

Who -- you know, these are tough
times right now, and you messed

things up, but you're given a
second chance, and you're a man

of your word, and I agree.

The competition would not have
been the same without you, Chris.

Chris. I admire you very much.

I admire you very much.

Thank you.

And the mentor, L.A. reid.

You know, Chris, this journey with
you has been such a blessing, man.

You know, a lot of people talk
about changing the word, but

about changing the word, but
your experiences and the outcome

your experiences and the outcome
of your experiences can truly

change the world.

Thank you, L.A.

And, Chris, here are some people who would
like to wish you good luck tonight.

Have a look at this, Chris.

Chris, I remember you as a sweet
little guy in third grade,

and I see that same smile now.

You've always been an artist to me.

You really do have something
to give this world.

I know growing up, there's a lot
of people who looked up to you.

You. There were also some people who
there were also some people who

doubted you.

It's really nice to see both of those
people looking in amazingment.

Hey, Chris, from
everyone at Santa Cruz.

I know that you being in
recovery, a big part of that was

because you want to be a sober
dad, and I want to congratulate

you on your motivation to
be the best dad you can be.

This is just an incredible
opportunity for you to inspire

your son as well as the rest of
the world and show people that

dreams can come true.

Seeing you go through the dark times and
seeing you shine like you are now is

unbelievable.

Unbelievable. When I see you play the
piano, I when I see you play the piano,

I see so much of your dad in you.

See so much of your dad in you.

I know your dad's looking down from
above smiling and giving thanks.

If our dad, if he was alive right
now, I mean, he would just

be so ecstatic to see you up there,
Chris, to see how much you've grown.

To see almost this death and
this rebirth has been a miracle

and to be a part of it each week
and to sit here and watch you

just spread your wings, we're
just spread your wings,

we're just -- we're just waiting for just
-- we're just waiting for you to fly.

Chris, I just want you to
know I love you so much.

I've seen you go through so much.

Much. And I've seen you blossom.

And I've seen you blossom.

You've become the man
you were meant to be.

Good luck.

We're rooting for you.

I love you, and you're
an amazing father.

And an amazing person
just all the way around.

I love you, daddy.

We love you, Chris.

You deserve it, Chris.

You really deserve it.

How are you feeling?

Very emotional.

I feel blessed to be here.

I'm just so happy there's so
much love I get to see and I get

to be here today to feel
this, to receive this.

What would winning mean to you, Chris?

Oh, my God.

Too many things.

Too many good, beautiful things
that are infinite possibilities

that could open up every door in
the world and create change for

not only me, but I feel like
so many people that I know.

Good things.

Very best of luck tonight, Chris.

Chris. Very best of luck.

Very best of luck.

Still to come -- some incredible surprise
performances, and Justin bieber.

And after the break -- Josh
krajcik sings a holiday classic.

Classic. We'll be right back.

Welcome back to the x factor - the finale.

Coming up, the third finalist
with his song for the holidays.

It's Nicole's guy, but let's
have a quick chat with Nicole.

What are you doing for Christmas?

I'm going to be with
my family, of course.

My loved ones.

I'm going to be playing cards
and cooking and playing with my

nieces and all the fun stuff.

Very sweet.

Hopefully, I can be there.

What?

Hopefully, I can be there.

What?

You'll invite me.

Yes.

No.

Introduce your act.

America, I couldn't be any
more proud of this guy.

This, L.A. reid, is Josh krajcik.

Josh krajcik.

?Bells will be ringing * Sad, sad news *
Oh, what a Christmas *To have the blues

?My baby's gone *I have no friends *
To wish me greetings once again

?Crowds will be singing "silent night"

?Christmas Carols by firelight *
Please come home for Christmas

?Please come home for Christmas *
If not for Christmas *By new year's night

?Friends and relations *And salutations *
Sure as the stars up above

?Yes, this is Christmas *
Oh, Christmas *Oh,

Christmas *It's the time to be with the *
It's the time to be with the

one you love * So won't you
tell me you'll never more roam

?Christmas and new year * Will find you home *
There'll be no more sorrow

?There will be no more pain *
And I'll be happy, happy *And I'll be happy,

happy *Once again

the wonderful Josh krajcik,
ladies and gentlemen.

Well done, sir.

Really good.

L.A., you've been watching
this man all season.

What would you like to say to him now?

Wow, Josh, you know what?

You've been the toughest for me
this year, because I like to try

to give some criticism or
whatever, but you've been so

good that I'm always at a loss
for words when it comes to you.

You're just so good.

And you know what?

You just made me realize
it's Christmas.

Paula?

You are such a joy.

You are so wonderful.

And you know what?

You touch all of our souls.

Your voice is magical.

And you know what?

This is exactly where you need to be, and
Christmas songs fit you like a glove.

And I just love you, Josh and I
just love you, Josh krajcik.

Krajcik. I just love you.

I just love you.

Thank you, Paula.

Simon?

How old are you, Josh?

.

You're .

You're not old.

You know what?

You've represented
this category so well.

Because I genuinely do
believe this, Josh.

I never believed you put a
cap, a cap age on talent.

If you've got it, you've got it.

And you have been a brilliant
contestant, and you know the

good news for you, Josh?

You are going to sell a lot
of records in the future.

I can feel that.

Thanks, Simon.

Nicole?

From Simon's lips to God's ears.

Ears. You, my flippin' love, I you, my
flippin' love, I appreciate you so much.

Appreciate you so much.

Because of the artist that you are.

Are. Week after week you deliver.

Week after week you deliver.

You open up your heart and your
soul to us like nobody else in

this competition has.

You're just brilliant
just by being you.

You inspire me.

You make me want to be better.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

It's been an honor.

Thank you, Nicole.

Thank you, judges.

We've got some messages for you
from some very special people.

Take a look up here.

We're all rooting for Josh.

We're all so proud of you
here at the high school.

Josh, to see you grow like you
have, I'm just so proud of you.

You. I can't wait to see you conquer
I can't wait to see you conquer

that dream.

Good luck.

Hi, Josh.

I remember getting in an argument with
you in the middle of the dining room.

I was fed up with you working here.

Here. You were waisting your talent.

You were waisting your talent.

When we were , I remember you
telling me your dream was to

be a famous musician.

Go catch that dream, Josh.

You're almost there.

Hey, Josh.

Congratulations on
making it to the finals.

I knew you could do it.

I love you.

You're so talented.

I'm so excited for what's
going to happen next.

You have a special, special
you have a special,

special talent and a special gift.

Talent and a special gift.

As a dad, I just couldn't be prouder.

Prouder. I just could not be more proud
I just could not be more proud of you.

I'm so proud of you.

I wanted to burst.

And as a mom, having your dreams come
true have made my dreams come true.

Hi, dad.

Well, I'm not really surprised
we're here right now.

I just want you to know
that I love you so much.

And I don't think I say that enough.

Enough. I wish you the best of luck I
wish you the best of luck tonight.

Tonight. I know you can do it.

I know you can do it.

That's amazing.

How does that feel?

Wow.

What -- what is that?

I love all you guys.

That's just a wonderful feeling.

I love all you guys.

Everybody back home supported me.

Me. As you can see, this means a lot as
you can see, this means a lot to me.

And I'm forever grateful.

And, yeah, my life is
beginning to make sense.

Best of luck.

We are so close to the first result.

Result. In just a few minutes,
we'll in just a few minutes,

we'll find out which act finished
in find out which act finished in

third place.

And after the break, it's Justin bieber
with a very, very special surprise.

Surprise. Don't miss it.

Welcome back to the x factor - the finale.

We are just moments away
from the first result.

We have three acts, but one will be
leaving the competition in third place.

Okay.

Okay. Up next, a singer who is living
up next, a singer who is living

proof that talent will find a
way of making itself heard.

In a few short years, he's
in a few short years,

he's become one of the biggest stars
become one of the biggest stars

in the world.

It's Justin bieber!

?Chestnuts roasting on an open fire *
Jack frost nipping at your nose

?Yuletide Carols being sung by a choir *
And folks dressed up like eskimos

?Everybody knows a Turkey and some mistletoe *
Yeah, yeah, yeah *Yeah, yeah,

yeah *Helps to make the season *
Helps to make the season bright

?Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow *
Will find it hard to sleep tonight

Stevie wonder!

?Santa's on his way * He's loaded lots
of toys and goodies on his sleigh

?And every mother's child is gonna spy *
To see if reindeer really know

how to fly * And so I'm offering this
simple phrase *Yeah, yeah *Yeah,

yeah *For kid from one to *
For kid from one to *Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

?Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah * Although it's been said *
Although it's been said

?Many ways *Merry Christmas to you

?And so I'm offering this simple phrase *
For kids from one to

?Yeah, yeah, yeah *Yeah, yeah, yeah *
Although it's been said

?Although it's been said *
Many times, many ways *Merry Christmas *Yeah

?Yeah *Merry Christmas * Merry Christmas *
To you *Yeah, yeah, yeah

Stevie wonder, everybody!

You ready?

Everybody make some noise.

?You better watch out *
You better not cry *You better not pout

?I'm telling you why * Santa claus is
comin' to town *Oh, he's makin' a list

?And checkin' it twice *
He's gonna find out *Who's naughty or nice

?Santa claus is comin' to town *
Oh, he sees you when you're sleeping

?He knows when you're awake *
He knows when you've been bad or good

?So be good for goodness sake *
You better not cry *Santa claus is coming to

town *Oh *Shake it, shake it, baby *
Shake it, shake it,

baby *Shake it, shake it, baby *
Shake it, shake it, baby *Ooh, ooh, ooh

?Ooh, ooh, ooh * Shake it, shake it, baby *
Shake it, shake it,

baby *Shake it, shake it, baby *
Shake it, shake it,

baby *He sees you when you're *
He sees you when you're sleeping

?He knows when you're awake *
He knows when you've been good or bad

?So be good for goodness sake *
You better not pout *I'm telling you why

?Oh, oh, oh *Oh, oh, oh * Santa claus is comin' to *
Santa claus is comin' to

town *Santa claus is comin'

?To

one more second.

I gotta do something.

Drew, come here.

Are you ready?

Santa claus is coming to town.

?Santa claus is comin' to town *
Santa claus is comin' to town *To town

my goodness.

Merry Christmas, sir.

Merry Christmas.

Mr. Stevie wonder,
ladies and gentlemen.

Gentlemen. Living legend.

Living legend.

Stevie wonder, everybody.

Two questions.

Firstly, how did working with
Stevie wonder come about?

You know, basically, we -- I actually got
the honor to perform at his benefit.

So he was gracious enough to
come out and perform with me.

And it was an honor, and I just
want to say right now that

Stevie, like, you're one of my
idols, so just the fact you'd

come out and do this is
an honor, so thank you.

Thank you so much.

Stevie wonder, it's
wonderful to have you here.

It really is.

This has been fun, obviously.

He's incredible at our event.

He's just -- it reminds me of
myself when I was a little boy,

you know what I'm saying?

Second question.

What's it like working with our drew?

You know what?

She is a very special girl, and
she is a very special girl,

and she will go far.

She will go far.

Drew, I believe the dream was
you and Justin standing on a

beach holding hands
watching the sun go down.

I mean, that must have been
pretty fun as well, though.

Yeah, that was kind of better.

Better. Kind of.

Kind of.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Thank you so much.

Justin bieber, drew.

Living legends.

Stevie wonder.

Justin's number one platinum holiday
album "under the mistletoe" is out now.

Okay.

Okay. It's time to get serious.

It's time to get serious.

We're about to get our first result.

Result. One act will leave
the one act will leave the

competition in third place.

Find out who it is when we come back.

Welcome back to the x factor - the finale.

Tonight, one act will win a $
million recording contract, and

million recording contract, and
you have decided who that is.

You have decided who that is.

Three acts, one life-changing prize.

Prize. We're about to find out who's
we're about to find out who's

taking third place.

Please welcome back
the three finalists.

From the over s, mentor Nicole
scherzinger and finalist Josh krajcik.

Krajcik. From the boys, mentor L.A.
reid from the boys, mentor L.A.

Reid and finalist Chris rene.

And finalist Chris rene.

And from the girls, mentor Simon
cowell and finalist Melanie amaro.

Amaro. Ladies and gentlemen, the final
ladies and gentlemen, the final three.

Months of competition and great
performances have led to this moment.

Moment. Three acts.

Three acts.

Who has America voted into third place?

Place? This is it.

This is it.

The very best of luck to all of you.

You. Based on your votes, the act
based on your votes, the act

finishing in third place
is -- Chris rene.

Chris, I can hardly believe it.

We're actually saying goodbye to you.

You. How do you feel?

How do you feel?

Come around here, sir.

I feel amazing that I got to do
this, that I'm here, and that

God has blessed me with
so many opportunities.

Opportunities. I got to touch a lot of
people's I got to touch a lot of people's

hearts out there.

And I've just got to say thank you.

L.A., I mean, at this level,
anybody leaving is going to be a

surprise, but this is weird.

Well, it's a tough one, right?

Right? But you know what?

But you know what?

I'm still proud.

I remain proud of Chris.

He's a gentleman.

He's a talent.

Yes, it saddens me.

I'm sure it saddens many of
his fans, but you know what?

This is how it turned out.

Doesn't matter.

This is my man.

Thank you, L.A.

And thank you one last time, ladies and
gentlemen, the ladies and gentlemen,

the fantastic Chris rene.

Fantastic Chris rene.

Thank you, guys.

I'll have to send you off now, please.

Please. Josh, give him a quick hug
and Josh, give him a quick hug and

come and join me in the center.

Thank you, guys.

Melanie, Simon, can I
have you back, please?

Come back, please.

Sorry.

Sorry. Guys, thank you.

Guys, thank you.

Chris, L.A., if you head off that way.

It's mayhem here at the moment.

Let's go to a break.

We'll be right back.

This is the x factor - the finale.

Finale. Before the break, your votes
put before the break, your votes put

Chris rene into third place.

That leaves Josh krajcik
and Melanie amaro.

One of them will win a
life-changing prize tonight.

The competition has produced
some unforgettable moments,

including some we'd rather forget.

Forget. Here are the top five
most here are the top five most

shocking moments of the season.

Take a look.

Hello.

What's your name, please?

My name is zander Alexander.

You are amazing.

If you want me to come down
there, we can go outside.

Start singing.

I don't really want to perform.

Perform. I feel like it's unnecessary.

I feel like it's unnecessary.

Astro, I thought you came out and you
act a little bit like a quitter.

You are showing disrespect to your mom.

You're showing disrespect
to your audience at home.

If you put me in the bottom two,
I don't want to perform for

people who don't want me here,
you know what I'm saying?

Check your bladder.

I don't believe that this
act could sell records.

That's bull.

I just have to be honest.

I don't think you're ready.

Oh, my God.

How could I not get through?

You know what?

Life .

That's no fair.

I don't care.

I want to get out of here.

Get me out of here.

The judges said no.

Are you kidding me?

God.

The acts who got the lowest
number of votes and who America

is sending home is -- Rachel crow.

Congratulations, Marcus.

We'll see you on the semifinal.

Off you go.

You promised me.

I still can't watch.

Here she is, ladies and gentlemen.

Gentlemen. The wonderful Rachel crow.

The wonderful Rachel crow.

Hi, guys.

How are you, sweetie?

First, I'm doing amazing, thank you.

Second, there are amazing
things coming in the future.

And, third, I'm going
to steal your job.

I hear you want to be a host.

Yeah.

Well, how about I give you
the keys to the show.

You take it for a drive.

You got it.

Look on this camera here.

Awesome.

Okay.

Okay. So here's a look back at
the so here's a look back at the

season and live on stage, a
season and live on stage,

a global superstar who sold over,
global superstar who sold over,

like, million albums.

Worldwide with her hit single "run."

"Run." It's leona Lewis.

It's leona Lewis.

Well done.

Thanks.

?I will sing it one last time for you *
Then we really have to go

?You've been the only thing that's right *
In all I've done

?And I can barely look at you *
But every single time I do

?I know we'll make it anywhere *
Away from here *Light up, light up

?As if you have a choice *
Even if you cannot hear my voice

?I'll be right beside you, dear *
Think I might not see those eyes

?Makes it so hard not to cry *
And as we say our long goodbye *I nearly do

?Light up, light up * As if you have a choice *
Even if you cannot hear my

voice *I'll be right beside you, dear *
Louder, louder *Louder,

louder *And we'll run for our lives *
And we'll run for our lives

?I can hardly speak, I *
I can hardly speak, I understand understand

?Why you can't raise your voice to say *
Light up, light up *Light up

?Light up, light up * As if you have a choice *
Even if you cannot hear my

voice *I'll be right beside you, dear *
Louder, louder *Louder,

louder *And we'll run for our lives *
And we'll run for our lives

?I can hardly speak, I *
I can hardly speak, I understand understand

?Why you can't raise your voice to say

thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen, one
ladies and gentlemen,

one last time, the fabulous leona
last time, the fabulous leona Lewis.

Thank you.

What a voice and what a year it's been.

I loved watching that.

What was it like for you?

Oh, my God!

You know what?

It was pretty incredible.

A little bit emotional, right?

Just for me, right?

Only me?

No, all of us.

I just want to be clear.

No, it was an emotional journey.

Some wonderful times.

My favorite was actually watching
Dexter jump into the pool.

Pool. I thought that was great, right?

I thought that was great, right?

Speaking of wetness, coming
speaking of wetness,

coming from eyes in this case, Nicole,
from eyes in this case, Nicole,

emotional year for you?

Yes, very emotional, but I've
enjoyed every moment of it, and

enjoyed every moment of
it, and very special.

Very special.

And, leona, you know, blessed
us with her beautiful voice.

Did indeed.

Paula, what about yourself?

Good year?

I've been overwhelmed
this whole evening.

It's been one of the most exciting
job experiences I ever had.

Had. I came to work every day with
so I came to work every day with so

much joy and happiness.

I loved every minute of it.

Thank you so much.

It's been an amazing season.

I love you all.

How about yourself, Simon?

Good year?

Yeah.

Just watching leona back up
there, I can remember being in

this position three years ago with her,
very same stage of this competition.

Thank God she won and she is
a really brilliant artist.

But, no, it's been a
great year, Steven.

Steven. And it's been all about the
fact and it's been all about the fact

that the contestants have come out.

Out. Talent is what's made it such
a talent is what's made it such a

great, great year for us.

I'm very grateful.

And we're back next year.

This time next year, you
could be up here winning a

life-changing record contract.

Here's how you get started.

Take a look.

The x factor is returning in
and we're going all out to

find the very best talent.

So if you're a group or a solo
singer age or over, we want

to hear what you can do.

Starting in the new year, you
starting in the new year,

you can audition across America
in can audition across America in

one of three ways.

At an open date or going to
studio booths set up in towns

across the country or online
at thexfactorusa.Com.

Thexfactorusa.Com. So wherever you are, you'll get

so wherever you are, you'll get
your chance to impress the judges.

Judges. For more information, go to
the for more information, go to the

website, thexfactorusa.Com.

After the break, performances
after the break,

performances from the top finalists
and from the top finalists and

also coming up, cent
when we come back.

Welcome back to the x factor - the finale.

We are down to the final two acts.

Acts. Josh krajcik and Melanie amaro.

Josh krajcik and Melanie amaro.

In a few minutes, one of them will
win a $ million recording contract.

Contract. They're both backstage right
they're both backstage right now.

Now. What on earth is going through what
on earth is going through their minds?

Let's find out.

Melanie, how are you feeling?

Oh, my God.

I am so overwhelmed right now.

It's beyond me right now.

I just want to thank all the
supporters that supported me

throughout this entire journey.

I love each and every one of you.

You. I'm just so happy.

I'm just so happy.

Thank you so much, Melanie.

Josh, how are you feeling, sir?

Uh, a bit of the same
what Melanie said.

I believe in myself, so
I'm glad to be here.

Couldn't think of a better final two.

Oh, Josh.

Melanie's great.

I just want to thank everybody.

I'm grateful.

I'm excited.

Thank you, guys.

Congratulations for getting this far.

Far. What an achievement.

What an achievement.

The very best of luck to both of them.

Them. Those two are going head to
head those two are going head to head

tonight.

Tonight. At the judges' desk, we've
had at the judges' desk, we've had

two people going head
to head all season.

It's a clash of the heavyweights.

Heavyweights. Ding, ding.

Ding, ding.

It's L.A. versus Simon.

Having an artist sing
one of your own songs.

We could have had one
sing one of yours.

You're like a racing driver and l.
A. Put you in a tractor.

It's true.

Everything was right except
the choices in contestant.

I never understood why you put up drew.

Clearly, $ million
doesn't mean much to you.

Marcus, it's not your fault,
but this was a joke.

Seriously, L.A.
, that was as bad as I've ever seen.

No, it wasn't.

I am sick to death of your
pointless, stupid criticism.

You can give it, but you can't take it.

Are you two going to
behave yourselves tonight?

Yes.

Up next on stage, one of the
biggest stars in the world and

here to introduce him, one
of his closest friends.

On stage right now, a very
close friend of mine, he sold

over million albums and is
committed to providing over a

billion meals to people in need.

He's here with some very
special guests tonight.

Performing the track "wait until
tonight", please welcome cent.

?If you think you're lonely now *
Wait until tonight, girl *Wait until tonight,

girl *If you think you're lonely *
If you think you're lonely baby

?Girl, I got plans for you *
Girl, it's on 'til the morning

when you come through *
I can't think of a thing that I won't do

?When you come and I get my hands on you *
Go, go, go, go *Go, go, go,

go *Go, go, go, go

one more time for the L.A.

Lakers, cent and our boy astro!

Astro! Okay.

Okay. Back to the competition.

Back to the competition.

The result is getting closer.

In just a few more minutes, we'll
find out who has won the x factor.

Welcome back to the x factor - the finale.

We've seen how the two boys
at the judges' desk have been

fighting it out all season.

There's been a bigger battle
going on between the girls.

This is Nicole.

This is Paula.

The cry-off.

I want to inspire people and
people like you inspire me.

?Hello world *
It's a song that we're singin'

?Come on, get happy *
A whole lot of lovin' is what we'll be singin'

?We'll make you happy it's embarrassing
to cry with all these people.

The sky is the limit.

The act America is sending
home is -- Rachel crow.

Anything you want to say?

Yay, Nicole.

You won.

Please don't cry.

Okay.

Okay. Right now, live on stage,
right now, live on stage,

international superstar, pitbull
international superstar,

pitbull featuring ne-yo.

Featuring ne-yo.

?You put it down like New York City *
I never sleep *Wild like Los Angeles

?My fantasy *Hotter than Miami *
I feel the heat *Oh, girl, it's international

love *Oh, it's international love *
You can't catch me boy

?I'm overseas and with a hundred g's *
Don't test me, boy *Don't test me,

boy *'Cause I rap with the best for *
'Cause I rap with the best for sure

?'Cause I rap with the best for sure *
You put it down like New York City

?I never sleep * Wild like Los Angeles *
My fantasy *Hotter than Miami

?I feel the heat *
Oh, girl, it's international love

?Oh, it's international love *
I don't play football but I've

touched down everywhere
everywhere everywhere everywhere

everywhere I've been to countries
and I've been to countries and

cities I can't pronounce and the places
on the globe I didn't know existed

in Romania she pulled me to the
side and told me pit you can

have me and my sister in Lebanon,
yeah, the women are b*mb

b*mb *You put it down like New York *
You put it down like New York City

?I never sleep *Wild like Los Angeles *
My fantasy, hotter than Miami

?I feel the heat *
Oh, girl, it's international love

?Oh, yeah, it's international love *
Tonight, I want you tonight

?For all we know we might not get tomorrow *
Grab somebody sexy

?Give me everything tonight *
I might drink a little more than I should tonight

?And I might take you home
with me if I could tonight

?Baby, I'm gonna make you feel so good tonight *
'Cause we might not get

tomorrow *Tonight, I want you tonight *
Give me everything tonight

?X factor, everybody with their hands in the air *
We might not get tomorrow

?Everybody with their hands up *
Give me everything tonight *Let's go

?Give me everything tonight *
And I might drink a little

more than I should tonight *
I might take you home with me if I could tonight

?Baby, I'm gonna make you feel so good tonight *
'Cause we might not get

tomorrow

one more time for pitbull,
Marcus canty and ne-yo, people.

Right now, I am between two warring
families, the amaros and the krajciks.

Let's talk to Josh's
daughter, rowan, first.

How proud are you of
your father right now?

There's no way I could
possibly be prouder.

Best of luck.

Let's talk to Melanie's mom, Deborah.

Deborah. How are you feeling?

How are you feeling?

Proud?

I'm very proud, very excited.

I'm happy to see Melanie is living
her dream, singing as a little girl.

I love you, Melanie.

Congratulations.

Congratulations. All the best to you.

All the best to you.

Very best of luck to both of you guys.

Okay.

Okay. In just a couple of moments,
in just a couple of moments,

we'll find out who has won.

Before that, here are the final
two in a very, very special duet.

Duet. Josh krajcik and Melanie amaro.

?I, I will be king *
And you, you will be queen *Though nothing

?Nothing can drive them away *
You can b*at them *Just for one day

?I, I wish I could swim * Like the dolphins *
The dolphins, they can swim

?Though nothing, nothing will keep
us together *We can be heroes

?Just for one day * We, we can be heroes *
Yeah *Yeah *I, I can remember

?I, I can remember * Standing by the wall *
We can be heroes *Just for one day

?Yeah, we can be heroes *
We can be heroes *Yeah *Yeah *Ooh

?Ooh *We can be heroes * We can be heroes *
Yeah *Yeah *We can be heroes

?We can be heroes *Yeah, yeah *
Yeah, yeah *Whoa, whoa *Whoa,

whoa *We can be heroes *
We can be heroes *Just for one day

I love you.

I love you, too.

Josh krajcik and Melanie amaro.

Amaro. Okay.

Okay. After the break, the winner
of after the break, the winner of

the x factor will be revealed.

Welcome back to the x factor - the finale.

We have two finalists.

One of them is about to win a $
million recording contract and

star in a Pepsi commercial.

The moment has arrived.

Please welcome back the final two.

Josh krajcik and his mentor,
Nicole scherzinger.

And Melanie amaro and her
mentor, Simon cowell.

This is it.

Tens of thousands of hopeful
singers auditioned.

Based on your votes, we are
down to the final two.

Who has American chosen as the winner?

Winner? Josh, Melanie, judges, the
very Josh, Melanie, judges, the very

best of luck to you.

This is it.

The winner of the x factor
is -- Melanie amaro.

Melanie, you've just won a $
million recording contract and

you will star in your
own Pepsi commercial.

Commercial. If it's even possible, can
you if it's even possible, can you

tell me how you feel in this moment.

Oh, my God, oh, my God, oh, my God.

I know.

It's extraordinary.

Simon, give her a hug for a second.

Second. I'll be right back.

I'll be right back.

We'll chat with Melanie in a second.

Second. Josh, sir, so close.

Josh, sir, so close.

How are you feeling?

I feel amazing.

Melanie deserves this.

She's a wonderful voice.

I've had such an incredible
experience here.

I got to be myself, sing what I want
to sing, and I couldn't be happier.

Nicole, what did you
want to say to this man?

I couldn't be any more proud of him.

And, ah, I just love
and enjoy you, Josh.

Thank you so much for everything.

Everything. And to you, Melanie, we're
so and to you, Melanie, we're so

happy for you as well, my love.

Thank you, Nicole.

Ladies and gentlemen, one last time.

Time. The fabulous Josh krajcik.

The fabulous Josh krajcik.

Thank you, guys.

If I could ask you to --
Melanie, I know you probably

want me to pinch you, but
it's really happening.

You've won.

If you could speak to us, tell
if you could speak to us,

tell us how you feel, I'd be very,
us how you feel, I'd be very,

very happy, and I'd love to know.

Know. Simon, what do you want to say?

Simon, what do you want to say?

I want to say, America, thank
I want to say, America,

thank you for giving this girl an you
for giving this girl an opportunity.

Opportunity. She's going to represent
this she's going to represent this

country.

Country. She is a star.

She is a star.

I'm very, very proud.

I'm very grateful.

And a worthy runner-up with Josh.

Josh. It's an amazing moment for me.

It's an amazing moment for me.

You're not going to get
a word out of her.

I'm going to try my very best.

Best. One last time, Melanie, you
do one last time, Melanie, you do

know you have to sing in a moment.

Moment. Okay.

Okay. Congratulations once again.

Congratulations once again.

Melanie's going to
perform one last time.

So as if we didn't know, Melanie
so as if we didn't know,

Melanie amaro has just won a $ million
amaro has just won a $ million

recording contract.

And she will soon be starring in one
of the iconic Pepsi commercials.

Commercials. She's about to start a whole
new she's about to start a whole new

life.

Life. If she can, America,
performing if she can, America,

performing one more time, please
welcome one more time, please welcome

your winner, Melanie amaro.

?Listen to the song here in my heart *
Oh, the time has come *You won't listen

?Listen *Listen * I am alone at a crossroads *
I am alone at a crossroads

?I'm not at home in my own home *
And I've tried and tried

?To say what's on my mind * You should have known *
Now I'm done believing you

?You don't know what I'm feeling *
I'm more than what you made of me

?I followed the voice you gave to me *
But now I've gotta find my own

?I don't know where I belong *
But I'll be moving on *If you don't

?If you won't *
Listen to the song here in my heart

?A melody I start, but I will complete *
Oh, now I am done believing you

?You don't know what I'm feeling *
I'm more than what you've made of me

?I followed the voice you think you gave to me *
Now I've gotta find my own

?My own

okay.

I'm looking for Melanie amaro.

She just won the x factor.

That's her.

Melanie, I've got to
steal you for a moment.

Let me push through.

Sorry.

Sorry. America wants to hear one final
America wants to hear one final

word from the winner of x factor.

How do you feel?

Thank you so much.

You deserve it.

Well done.

What does it mean to win, though?

Though? You've wanted this so bad and
it you've wanted this so bad and it

happened.

Oh, my God.

I don't know what to say.

Thank you.

God is good.

Well done.

Simon, last word from yourself.

We came here to find a superstar.

Superstar. We found a superstar.

We found a superstar.

Thank you to everyone who
supported this show.

I'm very, very grateful.

Thank you.

Well, congratulations once again to Melanie
amaro, the again to Melanie amaro,

the winner of the x factor.

Winner of the x factor.

What a night.

Thank you to the judges, L.A.

Reid, Nicole scherzinger, Paula
reid, Nicole scherzinger,

Paula Abdul, Simon cowell.

Abdul, Simon cowell.

To all of the finalists and to
our special guests, we'll be

back next year, so make
sure you audition.

Audition. Have a very happy holiday,
a have a very happy holiday,

a fantastic new year.

Fantastic new year.

Melanie, I'd like to get
one last word out of you.

What do you want to say to America?

Thank you so much.

I'm so happy.

I don't know what to say.

I mean, this is something
I've wanted for all my life.

She said it.