Reed Deming

Last night's episode of The X Factor had us dancing around our apartment gleefully while wearing butterfly clips and a self-pierced belly ring. Basically, Britney inspires us deeply. Then again, there were a few WTF moments that we just couldn't get behind. You and your lone tear should probably check 'em out.

1. X Factor's Epic Intro Music Makes Us Weep Soft Tears
Not to bring up the Planet X ...

Before we get to the live performances and the joys of voting for your favorites (and not voting for that one guy/girl... you know who you are), we’ve gotta get through Judges’ Houses. Without further ado, here are the top 24 acts that made it through Boot Camp and into the lairs of some of the most important peeps in music.

12-16 Britney’s Brood
James Tanner “JT”
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