Reed Deming

Look, y'all, just because eight acts didn't make it through to the Top 16 doesn't mean they don't get to hear some patronizing words on their way out ("You're going home, sweetie" -Britney Spears). So, who came thisclose to the Live Shows but won't get the chance?

James “JT” Tanner had the potential to be this year’s Astro — if he could have worked on his stage...

Last night, we took a trip to a magical land filled with unicorns and fairy tramp stamps, otherwise known as Britney Spears' house. Being in Brit's love nest made our X Factor experience 100% flawless, yet there were still a few WTF moments to mine from that special cave of sparkly diamonds and cheez whiz.

Enjoy, brave souls!

1. Camera Zooms In On Biebs Licking His Lips
Look, cameraman /...

Woo-whee! This group seems like it may be the one to beat. With Britney Spears and will.i.am as their mentors, the six 12-16-year-olds are in good hands. But as Brit and will.i.am showed, they've got a lot of work to do if they're going to impress the seasoned pros. 

Carly Rose Sonenclar and Beatrice Miller continued to stage themselves against one...

Oops, The X Factor did it again! This week's quotes were (drop dead) beautiful, and made us realize that we're not a girl, not yet a woman. Also, we're stronger than yesterday, and double also, we're a slave for Reed Deming's lady blazer. Check out the ten best quotes of the night, which will have you shouting "gimme more" at your computer screen.

(And yes, that took a lot of effort. Someone...