Lola Saunders has left the ‘X Factor’.
The 20-year-old ex-fishmonger chose a powerful rendition of ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’ for the sing-off but was eliminated from the competition after she received the fewest public votes.
She was booted out after the judges failed to come to a majority verdict.
Louis Walsh and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini both saved their own acts, whilst Mel B saved Stereo Kicks and Simon Cowell saved Lola, causing the voting to go to deadlock.
Speaking after her elimination, Lola said: "I tried the best that I could at the end of the day. This experience has been life-changing.
"It’s been amazing. And thank you to everyone who voted."
Cheryl praised her "fantastic" act, telling Dermot O’Leary: "She’s fantastic. She’s grown and grown throughout the competition. She’s special. I love her."
The loss leaves judge Cheryl with just one act left in the competition, 17-year-old Lauren Platt.
Lola’s departure from the show follows the elimination of Jack Walton during last night’s (01.11.14) episode. The 18-year-old hopeful was kicked off the show, following a performance of Leona Lewis’ ‘Bleeding Love’.
Talking about his experience on the ITV show, he said: "It’s been absolutely amazing: a world away from what I’m used to and I’ve just loved it."
Lola Saunders eliminated from X Factor
