I am ranking all 49 contestants to have ever graced the X Factor USA stage. #xfactor
This entire list is subjective. I am not ranking the contestants based off singing ability but rather based on how much I liked them.
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#39 TIAH TOLLIVER
Season: 1
Mentor: Simon Cowell
Placement: Tied for 13-17 / 17
Tiah was extremely lucky because under normal circumstances, she never would have even made it past the audition phase. But Simon developed a random boner for her, ensuring her a spot in the live shows after a run of lackluster performances. Her audition was pitchy and after originally not getting through, Simon proceeds to throw a tantrum until either Paula or Nicole switched their vote.
Honestly, Tiah was not special and I don't know why Simon even bothered. Then she makes it into the live shows and does a performance of "Sweet Dreams" as if it was a Halloween themed week. Talk about random.
I am grouping Arin and Beatrice together for one main reason: they are both unmemorable. Season 2 was honestly a tragedy and the fact that forgettable and unimpressive singers such as Arin and Beatrice made it as far as they did is proof that the second season was useless in finding real talent. Arin and Beatrice both seemed like nice people, and they were mentored by Britney which is something in itself, but neither were sufficient in leaving an impression on me. And plus Beatrice was also in Carly's shadow the entire season. There wasn't even a comparison. I don't know why they bothered with her.
CURRENT RANKING:
#49 Astro
#48 Jason Brock
#47 LeRoy Bell
#46 Khaya Cohen
#45 Brewer Boys
#44 Sister C
#43 David Correy
#42 Tate Stevens
#41 Dexter Haygood
#40 Carlos Guevara
#39 Tiah Tolliver
#38 Arin Ray
#37 Beatrice Miller
REMAINING:
Alex & Sierra
Carlito Olivero
Carly Rose Sonenclar
CeCe Frey
Chris Rene
Danie Geimer
Diamond White
Drew
Ellona Santiago
Emblem3
Fifth Harmony
InTENsity
James Kenney
Jeff Gutt
Jennel Garcia
Josh Krajcik
Josh Levi
Lakoda Rayne
Lillie McCloud
LYRIC 145
Marcus Canty
Melanie Amaro
Paige Thomas
Phillip Lomax
Rachel Crow
Rachel Potter
Restless Road
Rion Paige
RoXxy Montana
Simone Battle
Stacy Francis
Sweet Suspense
The Stereo Hogzz
Tim Olstad
Vino Alan
Willie Jones
HINT for 36: Sob story
HINT for 35: Big name that flopped
HINT for 34: One of the worst executive decisions ever made