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The X Factor: Season 2, Episode 17:: Live Results Show #2

Nov 16, 2012

Last night on The X Factor Live Results Show #2 the Top Finalists find out which diva will bid 'adieu' to the show, and Taylor Swift stopped in to perform! Find out more in the Kidzworld Recap of Season 2, Episode 17 which aired November 15th, 2012.

Singing Swift

Taylor Swift opened up the night by performing "State of Grace," followed by some quick banter with hosts Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez about the advice she would give to performers just starting out, it turns out that Taylor's "golden rule" is just to be nice to other people no matter what.

Double Elimination

Tension hung thick on the stage, and it was revealed that without a chance to battle it out hip hop group Lyric145 were shown the door and would not have the chance to sing for their lives! The remaining contestants were announced, and it was the Young Adults who were on the chopping block this week: Jennel Garcia and Paige Thomas had the lowest votes, and were forced to battle it out in a sing-off.

In the sing-off Jennel went with Hoobastank's "The Reason," and Paige performed Coldplay's "Paradise." Although Jennel had a consistently better performances up until now, Paige stole the show with this one and the judges all agreed that it was time for mini-rocker from Massachusetts Jennel to go home.

The Ranking

Here's the order of how America voted for the remainging contestants:

10. Paige Thomas

9. Arin Ray

8. Beatrice Miller

7. Diamond White

6. Fifth Harmony

5. CeCe Frey 

4. Emblem3

3. Vino Alan

2. Carly Rose Sonenclar

1. Tate Stevens

Have Your Say

Do you think the right person went home? Let us know in the comments section below.