CHAPTER 129
"That is it. The contestants can do no more. Time for a solo guest performance from one of the world's biggest R'n'B stars. She is blazing a trail around the world and tore up the X Factor when she appeared on the show earlier this season. Please welcome Rita Ora!"
R.I.P. to the girl you used to see
Her days are over, baby she's over
I decided to give you all of me
Baby come closer, baby come closer
Sexy senorita, I feel your aura
Jump out that new motor
Get in my flying saucer
I'll make you call me daddy
Even though you ain't my daughter
Baby I ain't talking books
When I say that I can take you across the borders
I'm young and free, I'm London G
I'm tongue in cheek
So baby give me some time to drink
Slow and steady for me
Go on like a jezzy for me
And say the words soon as you're ready for me
I'm ready for ya
Hit 'em all, switch it up
Put 'em on, zip it up
Let my perfume, soak into your sweater
Say you'll be here soon, sooner the better
No option for, you saying no
I run this game, just play a role
Follow my lead, what you waiting for?
Thought it over and decided tonight is your night
Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin'
Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin'
R.I.P. to the girl you used to see
Her days are over, baby she's over
(I-I-I'm ready for ya)
I decided to give you all of me
Baby come closer, baby come closer
(I-I-I'm ready for ya)
Nothing on, I strut around
I do it big, I shut it down
I wonder if you'll be able to handle me
Mental pictures, no cameras please
Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin'
Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin'
R.I.P. to the girl you used to see
Her days are over, baby she's over
(I-I-I'm ready for ya)
I decided to give you all of me
Baby come closer, baby come closer
(I, I, I'm ready for ya)
Yeah I hear you talking
Don't know who you trying to flatter
Got my mind made up (I, I, I'm ready for ya)
I'm in control, but with you being a man,
You don't seem to understand (I, I, I'm ready for ya)
I, I, I'm ready for ya
I, I, I'm ready for ya
So keep thinking you the man
Cause it's all part of my plan
I, I, I'm ready for ya
Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin'
Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin'
R.I.P. to the girl you used to see
Her days are over…
"Ladies and Gentlemen… Rita Ora!" Dermott exclaimed. "Rita, so you were a guest judge back during auditions. Are you surprised at how far these finalists have come in terms of their development?"
"Oh my god! I mean I've been watching them from the very beginning and I have such respect for the 4 mentors. It's so hard to please the millions of people watching from all over the country but they're doing a great job!"
"Yeah. What would you say to the finalists coming out here and performing in front of all those people? Do you have any advice?"
"I mean, I think they're doing a great job. I can't even tell them anything apart from have fun. That's what it's about."
"Yeah, well you seem to always be on tour so when are we going to see you next?"
"Um… I have a tour in February next year and the tickets are out now so go get your tickets!"
"Ladies and Gentlemen… give it up one more time for Rita Ora!"
The singer walked off stage.
"Wow, great performance." Dermott commented. "All right! Tense times and as you can imagine, there are three very nervous acts backstage. There's nothing more they can do now but wait. Two acts will be going through to tomorrow and one act will be leaving the competition. You haven't got long to vote now because you have 5 more minutes to vote for your favourite. In the meantime, it's time for the third and final guest of the night. A pop princess who has reached a rare level of worldwide success that doesn't even require a surname. It's Kylie!"
La la la
La la la la la
La la la
La la la la la
I just can't get you out of my head
Boy your loving is all I think about
I just can't get you out of my head
Boy it's more than I dare to think about
La la la
La la la la la
I just can't get you out of my head
Boy your loving is all I think about
I just can't get you out of my head
Boy it's more than I dare to think about
Every night
Every day
Just to be there in your arms
Won't you stay
Won't you lay
Stay forever and ever and ever and ever
La la la
La la la la la
La la la
La la la la la
I just can't get you out of my head
Boy your loving is all I think about
I just can't get you out of my head
Boy it's more than I dare to think about
There's a dark secret in me
Don't leave me locked in your heart
Set me free
Feel the need in me
Set me free
Stay forever and ever and ever and ever
La la la
La la la la la
La la la
La la la la la
I just can't get you out of my head
I just can't get you out of my head
I just can't get you out of my head…
"Wow! Ladies and Gentlemen… Kylie Minogue!" Dermott shouted. "So, that's from the album where you're taking your biggest hits and remaking them with an orchestra. What was your inspiration for that?"
"Well, after 25 years, I thought I'll try something new and it's been a great opportunity to reinterpret songs.
"Right. Well Ladies and Gentlemen, give it up for Ms. Kylie Minogue!"
All right. It was finally time for the three finalists to find out who was going through to tomorrow's showdown. Finn, Ella and Christopher were all trembling with excitement and nerves as they were led out of the greenroom and into the backstage area to wait for Dermott to announce them and their mentors.
"Well, well, well. The public vote has been frozen and I'm about to reveal which two acts have made it through to the next round of the final and which act is going home. So, let's welcome back the finalists and their mentors!"
"Tulisa and the one remaining girl… Ella!"
"Gary and the one remaining over 28… Christopher!"
"And Nicole and the one remaining boy… Finn!"
As Finn and Nicole walked on stage together and stood at the far left of the three acts, Finn glanced down the line. It looked so… empty. During the first week, there were so many people on stage but now, with no groups left in the competition and almost everyone gone, it felt so weird.
"All right. It's time for the results. The public have voted and I'm about to reveal the two acts that received the most votes and are through to the next stage of the final tomorrow. Good luck to everyone. In no particular order, the first act through to the next stage of the X Factor tomorrow night is… Ella!"
As Ella hugged her mentor and walked over to the side of the stage, Finn sighed and slumped his shoulders, defeatedly. Oh well, he had made it to the final! Although he wasn't about to beat out Christopher for the last spot, he was proud of himself. He knew that he had started a massive career for himself and he knew that it wasn't the last the world was going to see of Finn Hudson. As Finn looked down, he felt Nicole's hand slip into his.
"You've got this." She said, although in her eyes, Finn knew that she didn't really believe it. As Ella walked past him, Finn hugged her. Although Finn would have died for that final spot, Ella really did deserve it.
"Congratulations, Ella. We'll see you back here tomorrow." Dermott said. "So, Finn and Christopher… one of you will be singing again tomorrow and one of you has received the fewest votes and will be leaving the competition. The final act through to tomorrow's stage of the final is…"