X Factor 2 Top 24! (VIDEOS)

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Check out the X Factor 2 Top 24 below with links to videos! Read the press release below

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The “Boot Camp” round of THE X FACTOR came to a dramatic conclusion tonight when the Top 24 acts were revealed. Then, the show’s producers informed the judges of the categories they will be mentoring for the rest of the season and which superstar guest would join each judge during the “Judges’ Homes” round of the competition. Simon Cowell, who will mentor Groups, was joined by Marc Anthony. Demi Lovato, set to mentor Young Adults (17-24), was paired up with Nick Jonas. L.A. Reid, who will mentor Over 25s (25 & up), was accompanied by Justin Bieber and talent manager Scooter Braun. Britney Spears, mentoring Teens (16 & under), was joined by will.i.am.

 Simon Cowell will mentor the following six GROUPS:

Dope Crisis – VIDEO

Eli Brown (age 30, from Philadelphia, PA)
Jesse Stearn (age 26, from Philadelphia, PA)

Emblem3 – VIDEO

Drew Chadwick (age 20, from Huntington Beach, CA)
Keaton Stromberg (age 16, from Huntington Beach, CA)
Wesley Stromberg (age 18, from Huntington Beach, CA)

LYLAS

Ally Brooke (age 19, from Santa Ana, CA) – VIDEO
Camila Cabello (age 15, from San Antonio, TX)
Normani Hamilton (age 16, from Miami, FL) – VIDEO
Dinah Jane Hansen (age 15, from Miami, FL) – VIDEO
Lauren Jauregui (age 16, from Court Pearland, TX) – VIDEO

Lyric 145 (One4Five & Lyric Da Queen) - VIDEO

Julien Joseph (age 19, from Bay Shore, NY)
Jemelle Joseph (age 23, from Bay Shore, NY)
Lyric-Bianca Barnes (age 23, from Atlanta, GA)

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Austin Corini (age 17, from Gilroy, CA) – VIDEO
Brandon Hassan (age 16, from Irving, TX) – VIDEO
Johnny Maxwell (age 16, from Castro Valley, CA) – VIDEO
Josh Metzler (age 16, from Gilbert, AZ)
Owen Stuart (age 17, from Charlotte, NC) – VIDEO

Sister C – VIDEO

Carli Rayne Manchaca (age 21, from Cove, TX)
Celbi Manchaca (age 19, from Cove, TX)
Cirby Ryan Manchaca (age 18, from Cove, TX)

Demi Lovato will mentor the following six YOUNG ADULTS (17-24):

Cece Frey (age 21, from Decatur, IL) - VIDEO
Jennel Garcia (age 18, from Rochester, MA) – VIDEO
Jillian Jensen (age 20, from Rochester, MA) – VIDEO
Willie Jones (age 18, from Shreveport, LA) – VIDEO
Paige Thomas (age 22, from San Antonio, TX) – VIDEO
Nick Youngerman (age 21, from Tipp City, OH) – VIDEO

L.A. Reid will mentor the following OVER 25s (25 & Up):

Vino Alan (age 40, from Laquey, MO) – VIDEO
Daryl Black (age 38, from Elk Grove, CA) – VIDEO
Jason Brock (age 35, from San Francisco, CA) – VIDEO
David Correy (age 27, from Riva, MD) – VIDEO
Tara Simon (age 28, from Smyrna, GA) – VIDEO
Tate Stevens (age 37, from Raymore, MO) – VIDEO

Britney Spears will mentor the following six TEENS (16 & under):

Reed Deming (age 13, from San Antonio, TX) – VIDEO
Beatrice Miller (age 13, from Maplewood, NJ) – VIDEO
Arin Ray (age 17, from Cincinnati, OH) – VIDEO
Carly Rose Sonenclar (age 13, from Mamaroneck, NY) – VIDEO
James Tanner (age 15, from Columbus, OH)
Diamond White (age 13, from Los Angeles, CA) – VIDEO

To learn more about each of the Top 24 acts, please visit http://www.thexfactorusa.com/contestants/judges-homes for interviews, photos and additional information.

Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 11 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) the 24 acts that made it to the “Judges’ Homes” round will continue vying for their spot on the live shows. With everything on the line, the contestants will have to perform well enough to convince their judge and guest mentor that they deserve one of the coveted spots in each judge’s final category. Next week on Wednesday, Oct. 17 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), the judges will each reveal which four acts continue and which two acts are eliminated.

After the “Judges’ Homes” round, THE X FACTOR returns with special LIVE episodes Thursday, Nov. 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) and on a special night Sunday, Nov. 4 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live /PT tape-delayed).

 
  • http://twitter.com/dam744 Damien Roberts

    I have a feeling that it will come down to Britney and Simon this season. I thought that Demi actually had one of the stronger groups at the beginning, but now I’m not sure. LA’s obvious disdain for his group will probably blow up into something awful.

  • tomr

    Jillian, Tait, and the Lylas are my favorites so far.  Interesting that they gave the baby voiced Britney the babies.  Actually, most of them sound older than she does.  Get Cece off my screen!  Simon has got to so a better job of “acting” surprised.  Paige and Willie are almost as obnoxious as Cece.  Have to rewatch Beatrice and Carly Rose.  Don’t remember them at all.  Feel that there is an overreliance on looks as opposed to voice with most of the groups.

  • EliteHalien

    I hope any category wins except for Britney’s.

    I can’t help but reel at the idea of a 13 year old winning 5 million dollars, that just doesn’t sit right with me, even if the parent’s gain charge over the money.

    I’d rather have Simon or Demi win, because lets face it, the overs sure as hell won’t win with LA’s attitude

  • sumidol

    CeCe or Vino for the win please? :)

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/JC5VIWKY7SZ67OVWR2ISVCWYKY Brian

    I can’t believe they are going to have a live episode on a Sunday.  Sundays have become brutal with competition now that you have The Good Wife vs Revenge vs Dexter vs The Walking Dead and then Emmy winner Homeland following Dexter.

  • http://twitter.com/HighTensions Jake Williams

    Points for mentioning the amazing walking dead <3

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/XDQP2Y46M5B3OHOKALDDGDHQCM Leandro

    I want CeCe to go far because she’ll annoy a lot of people and it’s gonna be fun. Plus, she’s good.

    I have no real favorites yet. I think that group of girls (LYLAS) can go very far and give some real money to Simon – probably enough to compensate the cut he’ll have on his salary for XF S3.

  • http://twitter.com/BrandonIsOnTwtr Brandon Mitchell?

    You guys need to remember that they win a $5 million dollar recording contract, not $5 million dollars outright.  The money goes to recording and marketing their music, I’m sure they have an amount set apart for personal use.

  • giled

    It IS 5 million dollars outright (paid over 5 years) unless they changed it this year. If it were a $5 million recording contract, Melanie Amaro would be getting a hell of a lot more promo than she has received LOL

    Here’s a video where Simon clarifies the prize in an interview after last year’s finale. He says even if the winner “doesn’t sell a single record, they keep 5 million dollars”
    - Watch @ 4:40
    http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/reality-rocks/finale-night-part-1-backstage-x-factor-judges-082550658.html