Another week, another stunning performance - but sadly, not another cause for celebration. It was a nail-biting finish, which brought the ultimate crush of defeat for our Alisha, but in our eyes she is still the real X Factor star.

Alisha left the stage with her head held high after narrowly losing her place in the final six to girl group, Hope. We all share her disappointment, but are looking forward to welcoming her back with open arms, as her attitude, performance and resilience throughout the journey has made us proud.

Thank you everyone for your steadfast support for Alisha during the competition. You helped her progress this far, and we're sure this is only the beginning of a very successful career.