The X Factor journey finally came to an end for Ruth Lorenzo last night, after she polled the lowest number of public votes.
The theme for the night was Britney Spears, which almost certainly contributed to Eoghan polling the second lowest number of votes. Earlier Simon Cowell had commented how none of Britney’s songs suited Eoghan’s voice, and correctly predicted it would be a tough week for him.

Ruth Lorenzo and Laura White made up the bottom two this week, for which the theme was Mariah Carey songs.

In the sing-off, Ruth sang ‘Knocking on Heaven’s Door’, whilst Laura sang ‘Somwhere over the Rainbow’.

Simon Cowell had kind words for both girls, saying that neither deserved to be in the bottom two. Ultimately, he voted to send Laura home, and Cheryl and Dannii both predictably voted to keep their own acts in.

Louis Walsh was therefore again forced to cast the deciding vote, and in doing so he said he was voting to keep the act ‘with the most fight left’, leaving Ruth to fight another week.

Next Saturday is Disco day on the X Factor, so you can expect plenty of platform shoes, bell-bottomed jeans and glitterballs!

Who do you think the theme will suit best? Who’s going to be kicked out? Add your comment below!

The theme for the third week of live X Factor 2008 shows has been revealed - it’s big band week!

We’ll let you know the details on who’s singing what as soon as we have them, until then - who do you think this style will suit best? Add your comments below!