'X Factor' Top 16 Performers Revealed (With a Twist)

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It has been an intense round as 32 performers have auditioned for The X-Factor judges and their guest mentors, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams and Enrique Iglesias, at the judges’ homes.

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On Tuesday’s episode, Fox revealed who will be advancing in the competition to the live shows. Here’s the complete list.

Girls: Simone Battle, Drew Ryniewicz, Tiah Tolliver, and Rachel Crow.

Guys: Brian Bradley, Phillip Lomax, Chris Rene, and Marcus Canty.

Over 30s: Josh Krajcik, Dexter Haygood, LeRoy Bell, and Stacy Francis.

Groups: The Brewer Boys, Lakoda Rayne, InTENsity, and The Stereo Hogzz.

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OK, there’s your top 16, America. Wait, Simon Cowell decided that he has made a mistake and surprises one of his girls with a reprieve. The final contestant to move on is… Melanie Amaro.

Check back here for THR’s recap of Tuesday’s The X Factor later. How do you feel about the top 17 contestants? Tell  us in the comments section below.

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