What happened at The X Factor press conference
As Frankie Cocozza departs, four of the previously eliminated contestants are getting a chance to return to the competition. So we bet you want to know how the Judges and Amelia Lily, James Michael, Jonjo Kerr and 2 Shoes are feeling about it all.
We headed down to the ITV Studios to get all the answers.
It was the Judges turn first to be quizzed by the press and Gary Barlow kicked off the conference by talking about losing Frankie.
‘It’s been a sad week for me, it’s a shame Frankie had to leave but I wish him all the best and I’m at the end of the phone to give him advice. But if one positive thing has come out of this then that’s that four acts we really believed in have got another opportunity,' he said. 'They are eligible because they haven’t been voted for by the public yet, and I’m really excited about that.'
Kelly Rowland explained that it was incredibly hard to decide which act to send home after the first Live Show and said she is happy to bring back people with so much 'potential and a passion for music'.
Agreeing with her fellow Judges, Tulisa revealed she broke the news of their second chance to 2 Shoes via instant messaging and said she 'never wanted to get rid of them in the first place'.
'I want to bring back 2 Shoes because they will bring something different to the show and spice things up,' Tulisa said.
The four lucky contestants themselves all agreed they were absolutely stunned to find out they had another chance of winning The X Factor.
Amelia Lily said it would be amazing to return to the show, because she wants to prove she deserves her place in the competition. 'My Dad said ‘I’m proud of you princess' – I think we all know he is my biggest fan,' she laughed.
Meanwhile Jonjo wants to come back to do his family and friends proud. 'If I go through, I’ll smash it to bits on that stage,' he said.
And 2 Shoes? Well, our two Essex ladies are looking forward to finally facing the public vote. 'We didn’t get the chance to see what viewers thought of us first time round, so that’ll be good to see. Hopefully we’ll be rolling it out on Saturday!'
For James Michael, it’s all about the music. 'I entered The X Factor to get a record contract and make an album that the public would enjoy,' he said. 'If I go through on Saturday, I want to show that I’m a real musician and play something happy on my guitar.'
Voting is now open
With a place now available in The X Factor following Frankie Cocozza’s departure, you now have the chance to vote to bring back one of the four acts who left the show on Week One.
Here’s your chance to hand a lifeline to either James Michael, Amelia Lily, 2 Shoes or Jonjo Kerr.
All four were chosen by their mentor to leave The X Factor at the end of Week One. None have ever faced a public vote until now.
So for the first time you can choose who has the chance to sing once more and return to the competition on Saturday’s Live Show as part of our Queen v Lady Gaga Week.
Voting lines are now open and all profits from the vote will be donated to charity Help for Heroes.
Elaine Bedell, ITV’s Director of Entertainment said: “In these unprecedented circumstances I’m pleased that we are giving viewers the opportunity to vote for one act to return to Saturday’s show and that all profits from this vote will be donated to Help for Heroes.”
This is the first time you the viewer has had the chance to vote for one of these four contestants but only one of them can re-enter The X Factor to compete against our other Finalists.
Lines will remain open until their closure is announced during Saturday’s Live Show. The voting numbers are below and you can find out who you have handed a second chance to on Saturday night on ITV1 from 8.15pm. Don't miss it!
Here’s your chance to hand a lifeline to either...
0901 616 1301 – 2 SHOES
0901 616 1302 – AMELIA LILY
0901 616 1303 – JAMES MICHAEL
0901 616 1304 – JONJO KERR
Voting costs 36p max from BT landlines. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will be considerably more. At least 22p per vote goes to Help for Heroes. Terms at itv.com/terms. Voting closes as announced in Saturday night's show. Votes cast after the closing time will not be counted but may still be charged.