Well done Haley for getting this far!

Thanks for having faith in Iris!

Laurianna - Good God

Probably my favourite performance by you so far in this competition!! Purely brilliant!!! So funky and fun! It was just an amazing performance!! And once again you have not let me down, fantastic once again!!!

Laurianna Mae
That was such an amazing performance first time round- and to have the pleasure of hearing it yet again. You DESERVE this place in the final and I'm extremely excited to see what your mentor has chosen as your winners song.

Okay, with her Best Performance is Iris Kroes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khvRTVvdaBY / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkBehIqydnk

Iris Kroes - Failsafe/ safe

Fantastic performance Iris!!! One of my favourites from you, there have been so many but I adored this one!! Great job!!!

Okay, onto the final round now. Singing her Winner's Single is Lauriana Mae!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCETjfZK1W8

Iris Kroes
-Standing Ovation-
Not only was this my favourite- it was DIFFERENT and really showed your versatility this evening. As to me, tonight was a real showcase for you as i want people to see who the real you is- and your record would be such a mixture of tracks and I really get the feel for your talent.

Laurianna Mae
-Standing ovation-
This was just STUNNING. I'm lost for words- just wonderful- huge congratulations because this was 'GENRE CHANGING'

Laurianna Mae

*Standing Ovation*

That was absolutely amazing!! You have done all you can tonight! Good luck to Iris and Jess!! Both acts have been amazing in this competition both very deserving!! Great Job!!

Okay, the final performance of the night comes from Iris Kroes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSo3qccAicU

Iris Kroes
-Standing Ovation-

This was such a symbolic way to mark the end if your journey Iris- you have been an absolute pleasure to mentor and this was such a winning performance. Thank you for everything. Well done and good luck. Also a massive good luck to Lainey and Laurianna Mae- we have two incredible competitors here and either would be worthy winners. Thank you for everything Iris.

Iris Kroes

*Standing Ovation*

Yet another brilliant performance tonight!!! Good luck to you and your mentor!! Great job!!

Lines are now open. Please pm me your winner who will receive 3 points.

Here is a full recap:


Lines close at 22:15

Lines are closed.

The winner of The X Factor: Battle Of The Genres is...

Iris Kroes!

Congratulations Jess!

Thank you to the judges, viewers, voters and well done to Jess and of course Lainey!

What the hell is going on here I think im lost.....

Congrats Jess and Iris!!!

Thanks everyone!

Commis to Lainey/Laurianna!