In Episode 9 of the X Factor, Paulina Rubio had to choose the four boys that would continue on in the competition.
Carlos Guevara proved to the judges that he was no sob story. He got a seat.
Carlito Olivero amazed the judges, who were particularly impressed with the way his Latino heritage showed through. He was given a seat.
Tim Olstad gave a great performance. He received a seat but lost it to Timmy Thames. As the audience protested Paulina’s decision, she decided to reverse it! Tim was brought back into the competition.
Josh Levi blew the audience away. The judges suggested he was a future star. He received the last seat.
Al Caldero scored the first seat with his performance. He lasted until almost the very end, when he lost the seat at the return Tim Olstad.
Isaiah Alston did not make it.
Kelly Rowland described Isaac Tauaefa’s performance as “karaoke”. He was sent home.
Stone Martin had a great performance. Demi said it was even better than his first audition. He got an empty seat, but was booted out to make room for Tim Olstad.
Chase Goehring sang B.o.B.’s “Airplanes”. All of the judges said they preferred his audition.
Simon said that if there was one performance he would remember a month from now, it was Timmy Thames. He made it to the final four, but then lost his seat to Josh Levi.
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