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The X Factor Unveils Top 32

So… did your favorite make the cut? The X Factor unveiled its top 32 contestants last night, throwing in the one twist that really does make this competition different from American Idol : There are four groups of eight, each to be mentored by one of the judges. Before we get to the remaining hopefuls, though, it’s worth taking a moment to watch Stacy Francis audition during Bootcamp, announcing that her father has just passed away before going into a rendition of “Summertime.” Stacy Francis – Summertime Powerful stuff. Now, on to the groups and the judge assigned to each: THE GIRLS (Simon Cowell) Caitlin Koch Tora Woloshin Simone Battle Drew Ryniewicz Rachel Crow Jazlyn Little Melanie Amaro Tiah Tolliver THE BOYS (L.A. Reid) Brennin Hunt Brian Bradley Skyelor Anderson Nick Voss Tim Cifers Phillip Lomax Marcus Canty Chris Rene GROUPS (Paula Abdul) Stereo Hogzz 2Squared 4 Shore The Brewer Boys Illusion Confusion The Anser OVER 30s (Nicole Scherzinger) Elaine Gibbs Tiger Budbill Leroy Bell James Kenney Josh Krajcik Krista Collins Dexter Haygood Stacy Francis

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The X Factor Unveils Top 32

Lee DeWyze Dropped from Record Label

He won season nine of American Idol , but Lee DeWyze has lost out on a record deal. According to The Hollywood Reporter , RCA Records CEO Peter Edge has confirmed that DeWyze is no longer a member of that label, making him the latest Idol champion to have trouble finding post-show success. Lee’s debut album, 2010’s “Live It Up,” sold just over 168,000 copies. Lee DeWyze Performs on American Idol “The best Idol results come from doing great A&R,” Edge said. “The TV platform provides amazing coverage, but if you don’t have the right songs, it doesn’t really mean a whole hell of a lot, because we’ve seen American Idol winners come and go in a heartbeat.” Those still on the label include Kris Allen, David Cook, Jordin Sparks, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.

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Lee DeWyze Dropped from Record Label