The X Factor USA – Recap and Live Blog – Top 4 – 12/11/2013 - Video

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Join us for the live blog and recap of The X Factor USA Top 4. Is this week worthwhile since Alex & Sierra have clinched the title?

Last week before the finals. Alex & Sierra are...well Alex & Sierra. So among Carlito Olivero, Jeff Gutt, and Restless Road - who will make it!?

It is SO crazy that Carlito is the last boy over Josh Levi. Absoultely shocking. It's also crazy that Demi's girls are knocked out and Jeff Gutt is the last Over 25. Paulina says one person is going home and it's not Carlito! Oooh feisty mamacita!

Last week was the last time for deadlock. America fully has the say this week! Every act will sing three songs this week as well. Lehhhhgooo!!! #YouBetterWorkB #OhBritneyIsntOnHereAnymore #HerAlbumFlopped #SheStillMakingBankInVegasDoe

Pau says she's born ready and Simon is ready to kill!

The X Factor USA – Recap and Live Blog – Top 4 – Video

First up is CARLITO OLIVERO (view performance)

- America's song choice for him is "Boyfriend" by Justin Bieber. Him getting the contract & record deal would be him giving back to his family. Wah wah Carlito wah wah. The Bieb is my guilty pleasure so I like the song choice. He pulls a girl on stage to sing to. The vocals aren't up to par, probably due to the sing-speak nature of the song. He's dancing though but it's no Josh Levi. They also re-arranged a bit. This isn't it for me.

- Kelly is incredibly proud of him and has been waiting on that all season. She gives him "KU-dos" and loved the staging and how it was in his register. Demi said that performance had star quality to it and he played the heartthrob role and it was great. Did I watch the same thing? Simon says that Carltio isn't messing around. Simon says he isn't best singer but makes up for it in performance. This is the same image and feedback that was given to Marcus Canty in season 1.

Up next is RESTLESS ROAD (view performance)

- America chose "That's My Kinda Night" by Luke Bryan. Even with the background singers providing harmonies this sounds bad and they look so awkward. This song is also awkward and annoying with the "T-Pain, make it rain" line. Eeeeeeeeeeek. Their parents are excited though. That makes me excited! The short one (I sound like Simon and PauCharo) is the best. Probably could have made it solo but this "band" had the appeal.

- Kelly said it was fun to watch and she liked the fact that the style of the song is what they need to be doing when they record their album. Demi said it didn't do it for her. She said it was fun but awkward and they need to open up and that the performance was nervous and not a semi-finals performance. They have to better. Demi you better criticize! PauCharo says "I like three boys singing the way you does." Like me, Demi and PauCharo say that Colton (the short one) is the star. Simon says the final would not be the same without them. BE QUIET!!!!

ALEX & SIERRA are next (view performance)

- They eclipsed the competition 1 million times last week when they landed at #1 on iTunes. It's crazy how far Sierra has come since she was so inexperienced just a few months ago. They are singing "Little Talks" by Of Monsters and Men. The vibe of this song is so them! It lacks a so called "moment" but I'm liking it. I can't believe I'm liking their performances so much recently.

- Kelly said she is mad because they killed it and Jeff still has to come out! Demi said their iTunes performance was her alarm! She says she loves Kelly and PauCharo but she's thinks she's looking at the winners. PauCharo said the every week they are more "prepare" and "humble." Simon thanks America for the song and says they are good for the show because they aren't singing songs they are making records, and they are one of the best contestants he's ever worked with.

JEFF GUTT is next (view performance)

- America has chosen "Hallelujah" for him. It was his audition song last year (I knew I heard him sing it before)! It has been done so much on reality shows but I think Jeff can pull it off good! This song is about to have me in my feelings allllll the wayyyy. He's singing it insanely well too! It goes down a bit when he goes up and gets "rockier." Probably because I like adult contemporary/soul Jeff best. He still did the dang thing though!! He gets a standing ovation!! Crowd goes insane.

- Demi said she said she was looking at the winners with Alex & Sierra, but Demi says she doesn't know and that he needs to be in the finals. She says this has been her favorite version of "Hallelujah" since last season. PauCharo says it is a plus he "made it into his own way." Simon says he's had a lot of hits with that song but that was one of the best version's he's ever heard of it! The sincerity, the passion - he took it like he owned it! Kelly has one word - iTunes and to go get the version. Simon agrees. She loves his work ethic and wants America to get behind him to take it home! Go Jeff! I want him to win now!!!!

First battle duet of the night... CARLITO OLIVERO vs. ALEX & SIERRA (view performance)

- Carlito says he's going against the crowd favorites. Uhh yeah ya got that right. They perform "Falling Slowly."

- It's kind of messy with A&S AND Carlito singing. He's doing a pretty good job to be up against them. They aren't necessarily "belters" though so of course he would be more powerful BUT WAIT.....SIERRA IS COMING FOR HIS LIFE WITH THAT VOCAL SHE BETTER! It kind of went flat BUT PROPS TO HER!!!

- PauCharo says Carlito did it so much better with his "long notes." Simon says that he is happy that everyone is coming out fighting for a place. Simon says Sierra stole the song. Kelly said it was back and forth with Carlito even being on his knees before he gives big note followed by Sierra's. She said it was amazing. Demi says what she said! Demi said it was Carlito and Sierra's best vocal performance! She says it was a bit pitchy but still good!

With the second battle duet....RESTLESS ROAD vs JEFF GUTT (view performance)

- Jeff better get ready to murk these guys! Restless Road thinks there are about to bring something different. Jeff says he's been doing this as long as they've been alive.

- Woaaah...Restless Road is trying to come with some harmonies. Are they getting back-up help? They have to. It's getting a bit off now, so Jeff is over there sanging! He's basically coming for their life and I'm here for it. I like their effort I guess though.

- Kelly says both were good but says "The Gutt" killed it! Simon says it was always going to be good for Jeff but Restless Road kept to their roots, looked great, and did exactly what they should have done. He says again the finals will not be the same without them. UGH. PauCharo is pretty inaudible to me right now. Demi says Restless Road's look is on point and liked their version because it was different but said Jeff had better vocals and stole the performance. KNOCK OUT! Ding ding!

With his last song of the night it's...CARLITO OLIVERO (view performance)

- He's still talking about money problems and paying rent. This song is more upbeat and he'll get back into is saucy element. I can already see PauCharo and Simon talking about a spot in the market for him. The dancing is better than the first time, but still..leave it to Josh Levi. He's speaking in Spanish as well. However he's really not doing much dancing, it's just women constantly coming out of boxes. LOL. He's giving his all and singing good though. PauCharo gives a standing ovation and encourages the crowd too as well.

- Kelly says Carlito is bringing out all the weapons tonight. He says he's been practicing and she can tell. Demi says something in Spanish that is good and says his vocals were great. Simon says it was kind of like a singing and magic act at the same time. He thinks the song was perfect. He say she doesn't know if he's done enough to get into the final but has had his best night in the competition so far. PauCharo says Carlito is in this competition....we know that ma'am.

RESTLESS ROAD with their final song of the night (view performance)

- Colton is definitely the star of the group and it shows. I would have liked to have seen him as a solo act in the competition. But wait..the others are singing well too. Even the older looking guy!

- Kelly says they were singing to her! Demi says this was comfortable and confident and what they should be doing. She says this may have saved them and put them in the final since their other performances were not good. LOL. Bloop. PauCharo says some crazy stuff but what I got from it was that it was good! Simon says they saved the best for last!

With their last song of the night...ALEX & SIERRA! (view performance)

-They are about to kill "Gravity." Sierra has gotten so much better. She is serving up the low-key soul!!! She has been working all night! SERVE THIS VOCALS YES MA'AM!! Alex too. I like them so much now!

- They get a full standing ovation!! Kelly is crying! She says she loves watching women grow and she is crying! YAAAASS!! Demi is crying as well and says the song has so much meaning to her and they sung it flawlessly and it was beautiful and captivating. She is looking at stars. I admit, I am on the Alex & Sierra train now. I am no longer a hater. I SEE IT! Even PauCharo sees they have the X Factor and can see it from far, far away. Simon says Sierra's last ten seconds were perfection. ALEX & SIERRA HAVE SAVED THE X FACTOR USA!

The last performance of the night...JEFF GUTT! (view performance)

- Other than A&S, Jeff deserves to be in the final! Vote for him America! He is in his rock element, while I prefer AC Jeff (as I always say) it's doing it for me because I want to see him in the final. Jeff is killing it!! He did it and gets a standing ovation from all of them as well!

- Demi says its amazing to see him come so far since last season and that this is his time! He could possibly have won if Alex & Sierra didn't blow up. PauCharo said he looked powerful and sounded amazing. Simon says this is by far the best show they have made. I may have to agree. Kelly cries and says she has enjoyed being his mentor while Demi is rubbing her back. She says working with him and listening to his journey and the fact he is so hungry and humble she respects him as man, a father, and loves that!

Tonight surprised me. Clown me if y'all want, but the XF delivered tonight and all acts delivered. They gave 100%.

That's it for me y'all. I came into tonight so mad because of the people had been eliminated. But I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope you did too! Check back for the results blog tomorrow night with Nick! Go Jeff! I would say go Alex & Sierra but they are the bosses.com and not only won the XF US already, but saved it. One more time for Sierra....YAAAAAS MA'AM!