X Factor 2011 Week 8 Results: Kelly Rowland refused to choose and Janet Devlin was voted off

Janet Devlin has lost out on a place in the X Factor semi final next week. After Kelly Rowland refused to pick an act to save during the sing off, the young singer was eliminated from the ITV show.

It was revealed just a few minutes ago that Kelly would have a tough week again and would be forced to choose between two of her own acts, after Misha B and Janet found themselves in the bottom two.

She admitted that she felt’ sick’ at the thought and the pair certainly didn’t make it an easy decision.

Janet took to the stage and gave the best performance she has managed in weeks. She took on Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol and brought her own style and quirkiness to the track beautifully. She also injected a lot of emotion into the sing and we think, at the end, she knew she had done as good a job as she could.

Second up was Misha B – who had previously performed in the sing off twice before – and she took on Out Here On My Own by Irene Cara. It was an amazing song and if we’re honest, we think Misha gave a better performance than Janet. Her vocals were flawless, and there was a lot of light and shade in her version of the emotional ballad. It really gave us tingles.

Afterwards Louis Walsh saved Misha, saying:

“Judging on last night’s 2 performances and the sing off tonight I am going to pick the person that wants this most. Tonight, the act I am sending home is Janet.”

Tulsia added:

“I am going to base these performances on who has the most potential, who will sell records and sell out arenas. The act I am sending home is Janet.”

At this point, Dermot made it clear that if Kelly refused to choose, Janet would be sent home. She abstained from voting and said:

“I just know how great these two young ladies are, I have watched them grow and seen how hard they worked. Janet I admire you as a musician and I absolutely love you and adore you. Misha you just want it so bad and I can’t make the decision, I love these girls.”

Gary Barlow later admitted that his vote would have made no difference, as he also would have sent Janet home.

Afterwards the teary teenager admitted:

I am obviously very confused. I just can’t wait to get out of the show and just start getting my music out and working on the tour obviously.

Rowland added:

I think Janet Devlin’s audition goes down as being one of the most life stopping amazing performances. She froze everything in time when she auditioned and not only that, Janet will be a recording star. She has such a unique voice and a beautiful gift and everyone needs to keep a lookout for this girl. She’s a star.

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