Last night they sang for their spot in the final 12. Tonight, the journey will be over for half of the remaining contestants as the judges reveal who has made it through to the final 12.

From each of the four categories, here is who I would put through:

Boys: Andy, Leon and Luke
Girls: Kimberley, Victoria and Steph
Groups: Same Difference, I Sette Cantanti and Ghostt
Over 25's: Beverley, Daniel M and Daniel D

For the official results, first up it's Dannii breaking the news to her boys. Andy and Leon make it through and leaves the final spot to either Luke or Rhydian after Charlie and Dominic were cut. Dannii amazingly cuts Luke over Rhydian.

Next up it's the girls turn in LA where Sharon tells Steph that she's going home. Alisha is through. Kim is going home. Emily is also through which leaves Victoria going home and Kimberley taking the final spot.

Simon's Groups are next to be told their verdict. Ghostt aren't in the final 12 but Same Difference are. I Sette Cantanti aren't but Futureproof are. The final place comes down to W4 and Hope. W4 are out and Hope are in.

However, it has come to the attention of the producers that Cece has an outstanding criminal conviction and is being kicked out of the competition. Hope are given the chance to proceed in the X Factor as a five piece without Cece which they decide to do.

Finally it's Louie's turn to break the news to his protégés. Zyta is first up and is going home. Daniel D is going through while Daniel M is going home. Icaro is finally going home. Both Niki and Beverley are going to be performing in the live shows.

So that's it. The final twelve are:
For Sharon: The Girls
Kimberly, Emily and Alisha
For Dannii: The Boys
Andy, Leon and Rhydian
For Simon: The Groups
Same Difference, FutureProof and Hope
For Louie: The Over 25's
Niki, Beverley and Daniel D

The live shows begin on Saturday the 20th of October