Astro, Drew Sent Home On The X Factor; Simon Seethes At Decision
Dec. 2 2011, Published 6:30 a.m. ET
By Adam S. Levy - Breaking Celebrity News Staff Writer
Two talented teens, Astro and Drew, were sent home on Thursday's edition of The X Factor, the latter elimination getting under the thick skin of one Simon Cowell.
Astro, who raised eyebrows with his superstar behavior a few weeks back, didn't seem too fazed by his elimination, as he said "it's for the better" he was bounced. He later told Fox All Access he felt restricted by the show's guidelines, and looks forward to further developing his hip-hop act.
Drew, competing with Marcus Canty for the fifth spot, sputtered with her sit-down rendition of Roxette's "Listen to Your Heart," getting a ticket off the show, which upset her musical mentor, Cowell. The Brit mogul blamed himself for his young protégé's defeat, questioning why he advised her to sing the 1989 ballad, and seated, at that.
“The reason Drew is in this position tonight is my fault -- I take total responsibility -- I genuinely believe you deserve a second chance,