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The X Factor (2004 – 2018)

2004 • 15 seasons • Reality
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Season 1

The X Factor · S1E16 — Series 1 - Live Show 5

Nov 20, 2004 · 60 min

Synopsis

With only two contestants remaining, Cassie and Tabby stood as the final contenders. The judges faced a difficult decision. Louis and Simon cast their votes to eliminate Cassie. Sharon abstained from voting altogether. Kate Thornton clarified that in the event of a tie, the contestant with the fewest phone votes would be eliminated. Over two million people had participated in the voting for Cassie and Tabby.