Lauren Platt has become the latest contestant to be voted off ‘The X Factor’.
The 17-year-old singer found herself in the bottom two of the competition alongside Andrea Faustini after they were revealed to have secured the fewest votes from the public.
And Lauren’s exit was confirmed when three of the judges – Mel B, Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell – opted to send her home, with only her mentor Cheryl Fernandez-Versini voting in Lauren’s favour.
Reflecting on the result, Lauren said: "Firstly, I want to say thank you to everybody who voted for me and got me this far.
"Secondly, I want to say thank you to the most incredible women I have ever met in my life."
The elimination of Lauren – who sang ‘There You’ll Be’ – means that Fleur East, Ben Haenow and Andrea Faustini have all made it through to the final, which is being staged next weekend at Wembley Arena.
Meanwhile, the semi-final show also featured a performance from ‘X Factor USA’ group Fifth Harmony, as well as Sam Bailey.
What’s more, Idina Menzel and special guest Michael Bublé delivered a live performance of ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’.
Lauren Platt voted off The X Factor
