The X Factor 2017: Matt Linnen is the latest act to be axed in first of semi-final episodes

The plasterer lost out on his place in next week's final
Jennifer Ruby26 November 2017

Matt Linnen is the latest contestant to be voted off of The X Factor, narrowly missing out on a spot in next week’s final.

After his performance of Gimme Shelter divided the judges, the plasterer lost his place in the competition during Saturday’s Cool Britannia-themed semi-final show.

“I’m just grateful for the opportunity,” said Linnen as he said goodbye to host Dermot O’Leary.

The acts have now been whittled down to just five, with one more set to go on Sunday night ahead of next weekend’s live final.

Favourites Rak-Su gave another upbeat performance with their remixed version of Sweet Female Attitude’s 1990’s hit Flowers.

“I prefer you doing your own songs but everybody loves you, you have a great vibe about you,” said Sharon Osbourne.

“You’re game changers - you’re not puppets. You’re using this as show case for yourselves,” said Simon Cowell

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Grace Davies performed a David Bowie song, which Cowell told her would surely “take you through to the final”.

Lloyd Macey was praised for his “great” song choice with Elton John’s Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, with Cowell dubbing him a “fighter”.

Matt Linnen is voted off
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Despite him having laryngitis and a chest infection, Scherzinger said it was her “favourite” performance of his to date.

Kevin Davey White closed the show with his rendition of The Beatles’ Come Together.

“You are such a showman,” said Sharon Osbourne. “You change it up every week which is that I love about you.”

“You have charisma and star quality. It was raw and exciting,” Cowell added.

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