12 seconds ago 2009-12-09T05:15:02-08:00
LONDON (AFP) – Welsh singer Lloyd Daniels was defiant on Sunday with no sign of tears after learning his X-Factor dream was in tatters.
The teenager declared he has "enjoyed every moment" after being voted off the television talent show by the public, leaving just four remaining acts.
Daniels received fewer votes than Olly Murs after his version of Take That's "A Million Love Songs" and the Elton John classic "I'm Still Standing."
Daniels, the youngest contestant on the show, has been singled out for criticism by Louis Walsh, and last week he broke down in tears after being told that he should have been voted off.
But fellow judge and the singer's mentor Cheryl Cole predicted a big future, and urged him to be proud of his achievements on the show.
"He is only 16 - he has got loads of time to blossom into a real star," she said.
The show featured its normal mix of pop stars - this time Rihanna and Alicia Keys showed off their talent.
Joe McElderry has emerged as a favourite for the X-Factor crown after continuing to wow the judges with "Could It Be Magic" and "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word."
Cole hailed the first performance "flawless."
Simon Cowell said: "What was so impressive there was that you managed to navigate through all the dancing and production. It looked like you were really in control."
