2011 Live Shows 1 Results: James Michael axed by Garr Barlow

After much deliberation, Gary Barlow decided to send home James Michael from The X Factor.

Barlow has one of the strongest line up in this series, and it was seeming difficult for him to choose between Marcus Collins, Craig Colton, James Michael and Frankie Cocozza as part of the X Factor Big Twist, but in the end we believe he made the right call.

Gary first revealed that he was putting Marcus and Craig through, then next revealed that he also wanted to keep Frankie and therefore James had to go. Barlow explained:

“Based on last night’s performance for me, the last boy I’m sending through is Frankie.”

Afterwards he told Michael:

“There were four people left and they were at such a high level here, I had to choose someone. I’m so sorry James but well done!”

James said:

“No matter what I’m going to carry on and use it.”