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Season 2 'X Factor' finale
On Thursday night, Season 2 of the hit reality show came to an end, with country singer Tate Stevens claiming the coveted "X Factor" title.
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Results show: The Top 6 become 4
Two more contestants are eliminated; Melanie Amaro and Ke$ha perform.
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The Top 6 Perform
The contestants give it their all on the live stage.
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Results show: The Top 8 become 6
Performances from Alicia Keys and Josh Krajcik and two more contestants head home.
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The Top 8 perform
The top 8 perform and Britney and Will.i.am debut their new video 'Scream And Shout.'
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Results show: The Top 10 become 8
Contestants face elimination; Cher Lloyd performs.
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The Top 10 perform
The pressure is on as the top 10 finalists perform live...and give their thanks.
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The Top 12 results show
Contestants face elimination and Taylor Swift performs.
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Top 12/13 Results
Another contestant is eliminated from 'The X Factor.'
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Top 12/13 Perform
The Top 13 take the stage!
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Top 16 Results
The Top 12 are revealed.
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Top 16 Perform
The Top 16 perform live for the first time.
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The judges narrow down their search.
The judges choose their final 4 to advance to the live shows.
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Judges' House No. 2
Hopefuls perform for the judges; guest mentors Marc Anthony, Justin Bieber, Scooter Braun, Nick Jonas and will.i.am.
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Judges' House No. 1
Hopefuls perform for the judges.
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Auditions, Week 3
More hopefuls take to the stage to impress the judges.
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Auditions, Week 2
More hopefuls audition for Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Britney Spears and L.A. Reid.
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Part two of the two night premiere
More performers hoping they have the "X Factor"
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Premiere episode: September 12
The judges were in fine form for the premiere episode of "The X Factor" Season 2.