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'X Factor' Season 2, Carly Rose Sonenclar "Could Be The Winner" (WATCH VIDEO)

"The X Factor" Season 2 Top 12 contestants performed classic hit songs for Divas Week, amd one of the show's youngest wowed all four judges with her very big voice. When Carly Rose Sonenclar sang a cover of Celine Dion's song from the "Titanic" soundrack, "My Heart Will Go On," the judges were so impresed that one suggested they may have found the season winner. "The X Factor" judge L.A. Reid was so impressed he told Sonenclar's mentor Britney Spears, "Britney, it pains me to say this. I don't want to say this [but] we could be looking at the winner."

'X Factor' Top 12 Announced, Season 2 Episode 15, Public Votes & Shocking Ranking (VIDEO)

Simon Cowell is considered a brainchild for more reasons than one and now "The X Factor" fans know why. Cowell offered not one, but two surprise twists in Thursday's elimination episode of "The X Factor." Last week, the show was left with the Top 12 and unexpectedly Cowell shocked viewers and the live audience when he announced that the judges realized they made a mistake and would return a contestant who was booted last week. "We watched the show back and the final 12 we're very happy with, but we believe we made a mistake with one act," said Cowell.In case the crowd misunderstood Cowell, the show's host Mario Lopez added, "We had 12 acts and now apparently we have 13...Welcome the 13 finalists!"

X Factor Final 16: Jillian Jensen Cut By Demi Lovato, Both Cry After Elimination [Video]

The episode "The X Factor" Top 16 one-hour special was rebroadcast in its entirety on Tuesday, Oct.23. After Fox threw the hit reality singing competition show a curveball-the network preempted the special by only showing only of half Episode 11, fans were able to see a rebroadcast to learn which of their favorite acts made the final cut Top 16 contestants. Episode 11 featured the big reveal at Judges' Homes for their respective categories- Britney Spears' Teens, L.A. Reid's Over 25s, Demi Lovato's Young Adults, and Simon Cowell's Groups.

X Factor USA: Baseball Rain Delay Cuts Show In Half; Top 16 Episode to Air Tuesday to Rival 'The Voice'

Mother Nature has thrown Simon Cowell and "The X Factor USA" fans a major curve ball. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, Fox abruptly yanked "The X Factor's" Top 16 mid-episode and switched to a baseball game due to poor weather. Rainy weather delayed Game 3 of the National League Championships Series, which ultimately led to the reality show's fans to miss out on the final minutes of what was previously scheduled. "Have no idea what is happening to the schedule tonight," Simon Cowell tweeted. "Have heard the whole episode will be shown next Tuesday. Sorry. It what's known as a total f up," Cowell added.

'The X Factor USA' Season 2: Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas, Will.I.Am, Marc Anthony Guest Mentors Episode 9 On Oct.10 (PREVIEW VIDEO)

The next edition of "The X Factor USA" will pack a punch thanks to the added star power set to appear. Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas, will.i.am of Blacked Eyed Peas' fame and Marc Anthony will guest mentor the remaining 60 contestants. The stars will appear with the hopefuls at all four of the judges' homes and their expertise will help the judges narrow down to the final 24 contestants.

X Factor 2012: 13-Year Old Carly Rose Sonenclar Earns Standing Ovation (VIDEO)

The second installment of the two night premier of "The X Factor USA" aired on Fox on Thursday, Sept. 13 and there was one contestant who stood out most. Carly Rose Sonenclar belted a voice that blew the judges away so much she walked away with four "yes" votes and a standing ovation. "Miss thang, you are a little diva! You were unbelievable. You can see all of us are completely in love with you."
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