Just a thought I've had. Yes, risky, but did he really "forget" the words, or was it a set up to make his potential duet with Adele in the Final seem even more spectacular with him redeeming himself?

Could win it for him if this happens, if he makes the Final of course.

I do like a good conspiracy theory because with X Factor, it really wouldn't surprise me if that was the case.

that is an interesting concept! hard to tell, I genuinely don't know if he will be doing a duet with her, although it would be lovely im sure and a great thing for the show in general.

I think he did. The same as that drug addict from a few years ago....Tamara or something? She messed up like 3 weeks in a row after being bottom 2. Then when she nailed it she was bottom 2 again.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

I kind of think he has been holding off singing a Sam Smith Song to be able to sing one in the final. (wether that is with sam or not I have no idea)

He's no where near good enough to warrant a Adele duet i'm afraid. She's a worldwide superstar. She would only duet with someone good enough and he isn't.

I do think he deliberately missed the words. He never looked like he forgot them, it was like it was part of the performance. Whatever, it worked cause he's pretty much a cert for the final now.

an adele/che duet thats just laughable He's no where near good enough for adele to agree to duet with him

she is the one that said she wanted to do a duet on the X factor!

Ah, this is the best conspiracy theory we've had on here in ages.

The contestants are singing bad on purpose

I think it's all to do with the fairy dust in the air

sure, here's nick showing him what to do https://www.instagram.com/p/-wZRQOPJx0/

And what on earthward he doing getting off the stage to "comfort" Grimshaw? Does he think he is a "friend"?? Deluded pillock

Che's just a passenger on this show. Did he honestly think he deserved a big shot in the first place when he showed up to the auditions looking so shabby. I know some people can't help being a bit over-weight but he made zero effort with his over-all appearance, Anyone who would allow himself to crawl all over N Grimshaw in public like that should be ashamed of himself. Who the heck is voting for him? He's not even a good 'soul' singer.

I'm sorry but what is wrong with the pair of you??

The thing with conspiracy theories is that they can range from the absurd to the absolute fascinating. However, in this instance I would go for the former.