Amy Sciarretto, Writer

Be sure to read my recap of the latest X Factor.

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, the ‘X Factor‘ Top 9 performed songs that celebrated and gave thanks to crucial people in their lives. Two acts will be voted off this week, so there was a lot at stake. We also learned so much about the contestants and their personal lives beyond their talents, so it was an enlightening, eye-opening episode.

Read the rest of my X Factor recap over at Pop Crush.

Read my post post about Stacy Francis getting eliminated on X Factor.

Part of the problem is the fact that she ping-ponged back and forth between two polar opposite styles. One week she was a hybrid of gospel and soul, and the next a pop starlet wannabe. Her voice, style and age are more fitting for the former, but Francis’ pipes are nothing short of stunning. She hasn’t committed to a style, and it was always in question whether or not she could sell records to the American music fan.

Read the rest of my post post about Stacy Francis getting eliminated on X Factor at Pop Crush.

Read my X Factor recap from tonights show.

The fist-clenching Nicole Scherzinger was quite critical this evening, showing disapproval for most of the performers except Marcus Canty. We were also unsure of what was up with that one-shoulder, leather dress thing she was wearing, too. We prefer Nic when she’s kinder and gentler. Oh, and about that forced banter between the judges? It burned at a fever pitch tonight. We guess Rock Week does that to people.

Read the rest of my X Factor recap from tonights show over at Pop Crush.

Read my X Factor Recap, where the the Top 11 perform movie songs.

We’re a little fatigued by all the judge’s insults towards one another — Simon Cowell jabbing Paula Abdul over costume choices, L.A. Reid ribbing Simon about his song selections. It’s a bit much and feels somewhat forced — not to mention that it’s distracting and takes attention away from the people on the stage.

Read the rest of my X Factor recap on Pop Crush.

Read my X Factor Recap, where the the Top 12 performing live!

On tonight’s episode of ‘X Factor,’ the Top 12 Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups performed, and if you plan on voting, lots of luck deciding on who is the best, because every single one of this dozen could take this competition.

Read the rest of my X Factor recap at Pop Crush.