Remembering the lyrics may have helped? Janet Devlin loses place in semi-final as she becomes the latest X Factor casualty

• X Factor results show beats Strictly Come Dancing in the ratings with 14.1million tuning in to see Devlin voted off

By Nadia Mendoza

Last updated at 10:54 AM on 28th November 2011

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Despite the strength in numbers of regional voting, Janet Devlin lost her place in The X Factor semi-final last night.
After battling Misha B in the bottom two, it seems her native Northern Ireland couldn't save her.
It comes as little surprise, considering the 17-year-old forgot the lyrics to her first song on Saturday while performing Hanson track MMMBop in the Guilty Pleasures round.

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Luck of the Irish ran out: Janet Devlin was sent home last night after singing for survival against Misha B

The redhead performed well in the sing-off, tapping into the innocence of her very first audition with a rendition of Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol.

 

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But as Misha B belted out a hit from the Fame soundtrack, nailing her version of Out Here On My Own by Irene Cara, it was clear who was going to be saved.
Judge Louis Walsh said: 'It's gettingtougher and tougher. I'm taking everything into consideration, judging on last night's two performances and the sing-off. The act I'm sending home is Janet.'

Home time: Janet's rendition of Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars was not enough to save her against Misha B

Fellow panellist Tulisa Contostavlos followed his lead, saying: 'I'm going to base my decision on the person who has a career after the show, who will sell records and sell out arenas.

'I'm sorry to say I'm sending home Janet.'
Their mentor Kelly Rowland turned on the waterworks, refusing to decide between the two.

Humble: Janet gives rival Misha B a hug as she's voted off the show

Shesaid: 'I know how great these two young ladies are. Janet, I admire youas a musician and you bring something so unique to the music industry. Iabsolutely love you and adore you.
'Misha, my goodness girl, you just want this so bad. I have to pass it, I'm sorry.'
Thismeant that the majority verdict overruled, without Gary Barlow even having his say, as Dermot O'Leary declared Janet was going home.

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However, when O'Leary later quizzed Barlow, he said: 'I'd have sent Janet home.'
Janet simply said: 'I'm feeling very confused. I can't wait to leave the show and get my music out there.'
The show opened with guest appearances from Olly Murs and Jessie J, before the live show finalists sang charity single Wishing On A Star - which saw the return of Craig Colton and Sophie Habibis.
JLSand One Direction joined the contestants onstage, after they were called in at the last minute by Simon Cowell in a bid to boost sales on the track in honour of Together For Short Lives.

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Dermot announced: 'Good news. The chancellor has decided to waive VAT on the single, so all money will go to charity.'
Little Mix, Amelia Lily, Marcus Collins and Misha B will now compete in the semi-final next week.
Meanwhile, 14.1milion tuned in to see Devlin voted off last night, compared to 2.5million less for rival Strictly Come Dancing.
Over the past few weeks, Strictly Come Dancing tends to win the biggest audience during the Saturday show, but the X Factor results draw more.

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