The X Factor (US)

The X Factor Season 2 celebrated Thanksgiving by a round of searing emotional performances by its final 10 contestants, then promptly eliminated two of its rising stars: Arin Ray and Beatrice Miller. Speaking exclusively with Wetpaint Entertainment, Arin reveals how he knew he was going home — and what he thinks could have saved him from elimination. Were you surprised about being eliminated? Not really. The last two weeks had been kind of rough for me and I hadn't really had a good... //feeds.wetpaint.com/~r/wetpaint/latest/excerpt/~3/J0T244Nftw4/x-factors-arin-ray-how-i-knew-i-was-going-home-exclusive

Another week of The X Factor , another chance to hate on CeCe Frey . The 21-year-old postal room worker has inspired more loathing than judge Simon Cowell this season, falling to the bottom of the Rankings of Shame twice ever since viewers started voting. During last week's results, when she was saved from elimination by the judges again, Cowell acknowledged that even they have given her a "hard time" on the show. If the judges can't back her, why should America? //www.tvguide.com/News/X-Factor-CeCe-Frey-1056925.aspx?rss=breakingnews

X Factor Season 2 finalist Beatrice Miller might be gone from our TV screens, but certainly not from our minds! Speaking exclusively with Wetpaint Entertainment the night before she was eliminated, the spunky New Jersey teen opens up about her tumultuous home life, her fierce love of her sisters, and her best friend Nate. How did you feel about your performance [on November 21]? I felt really good. I know I was shaken up a little bit during my performance, but I think that’s okay... //feeds.wetpaint.com/~r/wetpaint/latest/excerpt/~3/oLQJqmQGxLI/eliminated-x-factor-finalist-beatrice-miller-i-would-be-depressed-without-my-sisters-exclusive

Lyric 145 was sent home from The X Factor during Divas Night two weeks ago, and frontwoman Lyric Da Queen implied afterwards that the group's elimination was due in large part to the fact that they weren't allowed to perform the song they originally had prepared. Now, viewers can judge for themselves whether that was the case. //www.tvguide.com/News/XFactor-Lyric145-Song-Aretha-Franklin-1056816.aspx?rss=breakingnews

The X Factor Season 2 "Give Thanks" performances were a searing round of emotional memories — but none more so than CeCe Frey’s revelation that her sister died in 1991 of cerebral palsy. CeCe, who was just one year old at the time, dedicated her November 21, 2012 rendition of "Wind Beneath My Wings" to her sister, Kelsey. Wetpaint Entertainment spoke exclusively with CeCe about how she felt after that powerful performance. How did you feel about your... //feeds.wetpaint.com/~r/wetpaint/latest/excerpt/~3/42ZIGdP8A_k/x-factors-cece-frey-very-proud-of-how-she-honored-her-sisters-memory-exclusive

X Factor Season 2 finalist CeCe Frey barely evaded elimination this week, but the 21-year-old singer from Decatur, IL, fought tooth-and-nail to stay in the game. After her November 21, 2012 performance, Wetpaint Entertainment go the chance to ask CeCe about what she’s thankful for — and she revealed more about her darling boyfriend Ryan Mueller. What are you thankful for? I’m crazy thankful for my family.  It might sound kind of corny, but I’m so thankful for... //feeds.wetpaint.com/~r/wetpaint/latest/excerpt/~3/Yc1mPVj5A8Y/x-factor-finalist-cece-frey-being-thankful-for-her-boyfriend-family-and-living-her-dream-exclusive

The holidays are emotionally exhausting enough without having to say goodbye to some of our favorite X Factor Season 2 contestants. First, we bid adeiu to Usher-in-training Arin Ray, then we ugly-cried while waving at our TVs as Beatrice Miller was cut. The 13-year-old battled it out with CeCe Frey (who seems to thrive on fighting for her life, because her singing was impeccable tonight). Here’s who’s left: X Factor 2012 Top 8: CeCe Frey Carly Rose Sonenclar Fifth Harmony Emblem3... //feeds.wetpaint.com/~r/wetpaint/latest/excerpt/~3/xZM_JK2LLjg/beatrice-miller-eliminated-x-factor-top-8-revealed-on-november-22-2012

Thanksgiving is an emotional time for everyone, but especially for Arin Ray, who was just eliminated during The X Factor Season 2 results show on November 22, 2012. Post-elimination, Judge Britney Spears had some reassuring words for Arin: "I think you should take this as a learning experience, and this isn’t the last we’ll be hearing from you." We’re just happy Arin got to meet Kanye West and Kim Kardashian the night before he was eliminated. But — what... //feeds.wetpaint.com/~r/wetpaint/latest/excerpt/~3/RrJnZ3hK4xc/x-factor-thanksgiving-results-arin-ray-eliminated-on-november-22-2012