Five Challengers Remain Following Double Elimination Around The X Factor

First Released: December 1, 2011 9:14 PM EST Credit: FOX Caption The X Factor judgesLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Just five challengers stick to FOXs The X Step to vie for that $5 million prize. (SPOILER this story consists of the outcomes of Thursdays elimination.) The very first cut within the double elimination on Tuesday was teenage rapper Astro. Its awesome baby, Astro stated, clapping toward the crowd and nodding after learning this news . (Simon also whispered something within the 15-year-olds ear while adopting the youthful guy on stage). Just a couple of days ago, in an elimination, Astro were built with a headline-making moment when he stated he didnt wish to perform for that idol judges election, and teared on stage. But on Thursday, he would be a well-mannered, composed ex-X Factor contender. Hey guy, its for that better, he stated, when requested some parting comments from show host, Steve Johnson. I'll be back, I really like all of you. Team Astro, Astronauts. I loved time, I acquired lots of fans, he added. If only you best wishes of luck. Team L.A. Reid! It aint over yet. Astros mentor, L.A. Reid, gave the kid high praise prior to the teen left happens. This is among the best men Ive ever met. His talents are endless, his career is promising to become amazing, L.A. stated. You're a star. Came and Marcus Canty were then left to sing for that idol judges election. The teenager, part of Simon Cowells women team, carried out Roxettes Pay Attention To Your Heart, while Marcus, who had been towards the bottom 2 a week ago and part of L.A.s team, sang, The Two people (Really Wants To Be the first one to Say Goodbye) the Gladys Dark night & The Pips classic. L.A. chosen to get rid of Came, Simon, on the other hand chosen for Marcus. Nicole Scherzinger cast her election to transmit home Came, and Paula Abdul also chosen for Came, departing Marcus to continue within the competition. After sobbing on stage following her elimination news, Came composed herself enough to talk about her gratitude using the voters who stored her within the competition for such a long time. I wish to express gratitude to my fans and Im gonna carry on and singing because I've got a lot to exhibit everyone, she stated. The rest of the participants are Melanie Amaro, Chris Rene, Josh Krajcik, Rachel Crow and Marcus. The X Factor returns Wednesday at 8 PM ET/PT on FOX. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.