A tale of two teens: Hannah Barrett stuns the judges with an incredible X Factor comeback, while Sam Callahan's Take That cover is slammed on Disco Night
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The last three weeks of live shows have inevitably showcased teenager Hannah Barrett's powerful vocal rang - and she put them to good use on Saturday night's X Factor with a showstopping rendition of Jocelyn Brown classic Somebody Else's Guy.
Having found herself in the bottom two as Movie Week reached its third act last weekend, the teenager was on back on song with the penultimate performance on a memorable Disco Night.
'That is how to come back after being in the bottom two fighting for your life,' raved Gary. 'What a great platform that was for you to showcase your voice - welcome back.'
Pulling it out of the bag: Hannah Barrett takes to the stage with rousing version of Jocelyn Brown hit Somebody Else's Guy
'Nobody puts my baby in a corner!' screamed Nicole. 'I'm just so proud of you, you showed us how to do Disco Week.'
Hannah looked stunning in busty sequined gown - and she had the audience in stitches by admitting it made going to the toilet very difficult.
It was a remarkable turnaround for the teenager following last week's dramatic sing-off with Miss Dynamix.
Out to impress: The teenager was hoping to avoid the sing-off after being pitted against Miss Dynamix in Last Sunday's results show
Nailing it: Hannah turned in her best performance of the series so far on Saturday night
Hitting the high notes: With one of the competition's more powerful voices, Hannah was given a song that enabled her to showcase her impressive range
Somebody else's song: The teenager's powerful voice was perfectly suited to the Jocelyn Brown hit
Out to impress: Hannah Barrett hoped to impress on Saturday night (L) and is full of smiles after being heaped with praise following her performance (R)
In raptures: Nicole Scherzinger is full of praise for her girl after one of the night's stand out performances
Indeed, as the credits rolled on Movie Week the girl group would ultimately fall foul of the wildcard, subsequently crashing out of the competition during Sunday's result's show.
The controversial new system, which gives viewers a ten minute window to vote for their favourite act, has since been axed, and the show returned to a conventional format when the nine remaining hopefuls took to the stage for the fourth live show of the series.
Saturday was all about the seventies and Disco Night kicked off in spectacular style when Nile Rodgers and Chic opened proceedings with a live rendition of Freak Out.
It's that time again: Judges Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh hit the stage ahead of Disco Night on The X Factor
Disco chick: Nicole Scherzinger stood out courtesy of her big hair and striking blue dress on Saturday night's show
It's that time again: The obligatory 'Dermot dance' gets into full swing as Disco Week kicks off on The X Factor
Kicking it: Nile Rodgers and Chic perform (L) and Dermot gets down with his dancers on Saturday night (R)
Star of the show: Nile Rodgers opens the show with legendary seventies band Chic on Saturday evening
Getting down: The X Factor judges enjoy the live performance for disco legends Nile Rodgers and Chic before the show begins on Saturday night
The guitarist has enjoyed a successful years thanks largely to his collaborations with French duo Daft Punk, and he received a rapturous round of applause from those in attendance at The Fountain Studios after an opening that included another obligatory 'Dermot Dance.'
The applause would continue as the band segued into a medley of their greatest hits, amongst them He's The Greatest Dancer and Good Times.
As the dust settled, Luke Friend braced himself for the night's first performance, and he admitted he felt nervous about embracing a genre that was popular years before his birth.
Play that funky music: Luke Friend kicked off the show with the Wild Cherry hit on Saturday night
On his knees: Luke turned in his best performance of the series on Disco Week, according to the judging panel
Lively: The teenager turned in a performance that impressed the judging panel
Coming up from the outside: Sharon Osbourne praises Luke Friend (L) while Nicole takes in his performance on Saturday night
Chuffed: Luke Friend was pleased with his comments from the judging panel on Disco Night
Despite his apprehension, the tousle-haired teen threw himself into a performance of Play That Funky Music - originally a hit for Wild Cherry back in 1976.
'You are the dark horse in this contest, you're coming up from the outside,' raved Sharon, adding: 'That was amazing.'
Hard to please Gary was also impressed: 'Within five minutes I thought that was incredible,' he said.
'I think you're a little star,' added his mentor, Louis. 'I think you're a little Johnny Depp!'
Next up: Kingsland Road took to the stage with Jackson 5 hit Blame It On The Boogie
Ready to boogie: The band work their way through a lively routine
Jumping: The group were aiming to avoid another sing off with their latest performance
Encouragement: Louis said he hoped the band remained in the competition for 'a few more weeks, at least'
Judges verdict: Nicole offers a positive response to the band's performance
Arm in arm: The East Londoners listen to the judges verdict on Saturday night
Given such a promising start the pressure was on East Londoner's Kingsland Road to win the panel over with a rendition of Jackson 5 hit Blame It On The Boogie.
Going into the show the band were concerned about their dance moves - but Louis was impressed.
'I hope you're going to stay in the competition for a few more weeks,' he said, but admitted their vocals needed work.
'You don't just do a song, you do a show for everyone,' added mentor Gary, who returned to his groups this week after performing for serving troops in Afghanistan.
Wishing on a star: Tamera Foster was next up with a rendition of the Rose Royce hit
Hoping to impress: The judges take in Tamera's performance on Saturday evening
Singing beyond her years: The 16-year old turned in a mature performance of the disco hit
Centre stage: Tamera silences the studio audience with her performance of Rose Royce hit Wishing On A Star
High praise: Tamera's performance won rave reviews from the judging panel, with Sharon commenting that her voice is 'like velvet'
You're a star: The judges were full of praise on a night of memorable performances on The X Factor
Tamera Foster - the show's youngest competitor at 16 - turned in a performance beyond her years with a powerful version of Rose Royce classic Wishing On A Star.
'Every time I see you I think 'Star,'' raved Louis. 'I think you're gonna go far in the competition - if there's any justice.'
'So controlled, so smooth,' cooed Sharon. 'Your voice was like velvet.'
Nicole added: 'You got to show everyone another side. It was all about your tone... it just shows that you can do anything and everything.'
Memorable: But Sam's performance would once again divide the judging panel
Relight my fire: Sam Callahan attempted to impress the judges with a song previously covered by Gary Barlow with Take That in 1996
All singing all dancing: The teenager pulled out all the stops on Saturday night
Anxious: Sam Callahan waits to hear the judges comments on Saturday night's show
Soaking it up: Sam received some harsh criticism on Saturday, with Gary Barlow claiming his voice sounded 'exposed'
Stinging criticism: Hist Dermot O'Leary looks on as the judges offer Sam Callahan their verdict
Taking it on board: Sam responds to the judges after some stinging criticisms on Saturday night
Having divided the judges over the last three weeks, a downcast Sam Callahan came out with all guns blazing as he performed Dan Hartman classic Relight My Fire.
The youngster was well aware that Barlow had successfully covered the track with Take That in 1996, and the singer didn't hold back with his criticism.
'Last week I was hard on you, you came to my dressing room, you're keen to learn,' he began. 'But I really didn't like that performance. Your vocals were so exposed.'
'Your voice sounded so much smaller than it is,' agreed Nicole.
Moving earth, wind and fire: Rough Copy came next with disco classic September
Singing on a prayer: Rough Copy members Sterling Ramsey (L) and Kazeem Ajoobe (R) work their way through the track on Saturday evening
On fire: The urban trio entertain audience members at The Fountain Studios in Wembley
Centre of attention: The band put on a show for the studio audience, while the judges look on in silence
Disco treat: Rough Copy performed a loyal version of the Earth, Wind & Fire hit
Hopeful: Rough Copy band-member Joey James
'He's tried rock, he's tried pop, it's not working,' finished Gary. 'I don't want to be sat here saying the same things every week.'
Rough Copy came next with a version of Earth, Wind & Fire hit September.
The urban act have been dealt a difficult hand over recent weeks having been given songs by the likes of Phil Collins and Backstreet Boys, but they were in their element with the popular disco staple on Saturday night.
'Y'all was Le freak ces chic!' raved Nicole. 'You did disco but you did it your own way... you Rough Copied it.'
Desperate to impress: Abi Alton was back behind the piano after two difficult weeks on The X Factor
Stripped back: The teenager performed a piano led rendition of Gloria Gaynor hit I Will Survive
On form: Abi Alton's understated performance put her X Factor future on stable ground after two weeks of highly critical responses from the judging panel
'Your performances are all so effortless,' added Sharon. 'It is infectious, it comes across.'
Mentor Gary agreed. 'The performance of the night by far,' he said.
Supermarket worker Abi Alton had endured a difficult two weeks prior to Saturday's show, but after trying and failing to perform without her piano she was back behind the keys with a pared back version of Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive.
'That was a very, very brave choice,' said Sharon. 'It was a brave arrangement and I bow down to you.'
The X Factor continues on Sunday night.
Great Scot: Nicholas McDonald was up next with a performance of Michael Jackson hit Rock With You
Proving a point: The Scottish teen was keen to impress with one of the night's biggest disco hits
Up on stage: Nicholas takes to a podium as he performs his cover of the classic track on Saturday night
Over the moon: Nicholas McDonald is clearly delighted after his night ended with high praise from Gary, Nicole, Sharon and Louis
Buzzing: Nicholas is greeted onstage by host Dermot O'Leary
'This is why I've been so hard on you for the last few weeks because I knew you could do that,' added Gary.
Next up was Scottish teenager Nicholas McDonald, who took to the stage with Michael Jackson hit Rock With You.
'What a great singer you are, I was really impressed tonight,' said Gary - a marked improvement from last week's comments, when he urged the Scot to 'embrace youth.'
'You're a natural performer,' added Louis. 'We believe in you, you're gonna go all the way.'
My turn: Sam Bailey was last to perform with a version of Donna Summer and Barbara Streisand hit No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
Last, but not least: Sam Bailey closed the show, but her performance was one of the highlights on Disco Night
She's got company: The singer was joined onstage by a troupe of dancers
Powerful: The prison officer was on song on Saturday night
Reaching an end: Sam ends her performance in style on Saturday night
Prison officer Sam Bailey closed the show with No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) by Barbara Streisand and Donna Summer - and she nailed it with one of the performances of the night.
'As the big ballad singer of the competition I was sure tonight you were gonna struggle, how wrong was I,' said Gary. 'Flawless vocals and you're a great mover when you move around the stage. And can i say, you look incredible!'
'You've become a yummy mummy now,' added Louis. 'That was the best performance of the night by far.'
Chuffed: The singer is clearly pleased with her performance as Dermot O'Leary greets her onstage on Saturday night
Quite a closer: San Bailey closed The X Factor's Disco Night with her performance, which won rave reviews from the judging panel
Impressed: Gary Barlow was full of praise for final act Sam Bailey on Saturday night
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