Synopsis

The tension thickened as the singing competition neared its end. The remaining contestants, each with the promise of a lucrative recording contract with Polydor Records within reach, faced the quarter-finals. More live performances lay ahead, and coaches Jennifer Hudson, Tom Jones, Will.i.am, and Gavin Rossdale would have to narrow the field to just eight finalists. Meanwhile, Emma Willis provided viewers with an intimate look at the backstage drama and on-stage reactions.