The X Factor: Rachel's out

Rachel Adedji loses out to Lloyd Daniels in another surprise sing-off...

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I should know by now. I shouldn't be shocked. But damn it, another X Factor result that I just don't agree with. Rachel should have stayed.

She has one of the best voices in the competition and I don't get why people didn't vote for her. I think her personality had come through and it made me a bit sad.

I did feel sorry for Lloyd for losing his voice, but I think his is generally one of the weakest in the competition. Even if he was singing at his best, Rachel would still have blown him off the stage.

Rachel was also one of the best at moving around the stage and I thought her look was evolving nicely. I think they'd finally worked out that her voice suited a more indie music sound and she was working so hard. Shame on you all.

Meanwhile, Lloyd is pretty. And there the story ends. He is the blonde boyband member and I'm sure he'd be a hit at that. He's not appalling, but he's had bad song choices and his voice never amazes me.

I get why Simon took it to deadlock as it was unfair that Lloyd was losing his voice, but surely he's the one who always claims the decision has to be made on just the final performance.

Obviously it was based on the fact she'd been in the bottom two twice before. Also I have a sneaking suspicion that's it's the final eight who make it on the tour and having Lloyd there wouldn't exactly do ticket sales amongst young girls any harm.

I get the public vote is fair, but I think Simon should have made a decision. Hmmm.

Don't even get me started on the fact that Jedward weren't in the bottom two, but I am glad that Danyl pulled through and I hope he comes back fighting next week.

Olly is still my firm favourite. Although I wasn't sure at the time I now think he did the right thing by flashing that hairy chest of his. My dear friend Deby nearly passed out with joy and surely she can't be alone? I didn't know a nipple could do that to a person!

Dannii vs Cheryl: Cheryl pulled it back tonight with some sparkly leggings, but Dannii's dress was still better. With the botox gone she's looking better too and was genuinely upset at Rachel's departure. Oh yeah, and Dannii made a good joke about Simon's hair last night. Without a doubt Dannii wins!