X FACTOR WINNER OF THE NIGHT...

Sorry, Josh, but MELANIE AMARO brought it home on Michael Jackson Night, in the presence of his three children, three of his brothers, and his beautiful Mom, Katherine. What a gorgeous rendition of "Earth Song", one of my favorites from MJ and already posted somewhere in the depths of CMI. My runner-up is Astro, with his powerful message, via "Black Or White". Two to be eliminated, tomorrow.
TOMORROW: Astro received the lowest number of votes and went home. Drew lost the save-me sing-off to Marcus and also went home. Down to five. Added 12/1

And here's Josh, with "Dirty Diana"... a leap from his comfort zone: