'X Factor': Simon Cowell and Idol judges Address Contestant Controversies, Damaged Dreams

Michael Becker/FOXFrom left: LA Reid, Nicole Scherzinger, The Very Best 11 is here now, along with the exit from the gargantuan kids ensemble that's inTENsity, is really a much tight contest with a few obvious management. The first is already known only by his name (Astro) as the others (Stacy, Came, Melanie) aren't far behind.our editor recommends'X Factor' Results Show: America's Votes Help Send Home InTENsity'X Factor' Redux: An 8-Year-Old's Take on top 12'X Factor' Redux: 5 Most Enhanced Entertainers Who Still Will not Win the Show'X Factor' Redux: 12 Burning Questions Clarified After Thursday's elimination show, idol judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger offered a progress report of sorts (no real surprise here, Cowell did the majority of the speaking), addressing the contestant controversies which have put their hands up in recent days, the outcomes and exactly what the future holds for that show, themselves and, obviously, the runners up. Here, the highlights... On why groups are predisposed to early dismissal... unless of course you are Lakoda Rayne: Cowell: "It's what Paula stated -- it's tough to interact with 10 people, in comparison to 1 person. But don't eliminate Lakoda Rayne. For me, these women have something. Like LA stated, when they walked into my record label, four women with this talent and stated, you want to be Taylor Quick, I'd sign them around the place. Amazing." STORY:'X Factor's' Stacy Francis: Perez Hilton Has Partnered With My Abusive Ex Against Me On Perez Hilton's Stacy Francis assault and her past professional achievements: Cowell: "I believe [the debate] will help to her, however it does seem like she's being selected on a little. We never stated that you simply couldn't have experienced work previously. It's absurd. Many competitions I've done, they've had record deals, attempted musicals, they never hid it from us... I believe this typifies her story. Where she's always stated,' Somebody was always waiting in my way saying you're not adequate enough.A It's happened all her existence." Scherzinger: "It's dope that they practical knowledge behind her. It implies that she's been working towards this her whole existence. Simon has stated, lots of people get close and almost get their break which's what's so wonderful concerning the show -- it provides them another shot." Abdul:"Same goes with LeRoy [Bell], he was upfront and told us within the audition that a long time ago, he required part inside a song which was a dance hit." On Dexter Haygood's assertion the idol judges cut a back-room deal to allow him leave the show early: Cowell:"It's absolute nonsense." Scherzinger:"It's not the situation, however i'm a large fan of Dexter's and that i always is going to be.Inch STORY: 'X Factor': Exactly what the 'American Idol' Alums Think about Simon Cowell's New Show On which the idol judges told inTENsity following a group's tearful elimination: Abdul:"Things I try to ensure they are realize is they might not understand now, however it's just the beginning which really magical unexpected things happen with shows such as these. Their lives should never be exactly the same plus they'll continue doing music simply because they like it.... They need it bad plus they take great direction and were really gelling like a group." Cowell:"I believe there's an industry with this band. I stated for them that even at how old they are, you've gotta stay strong. Tenacity is exactly what it's about.Inch Around the Stereo system Hogzz's not too distant future: Abdul: "The real work starts. They need to really prove they're worth finding yourself in this competition and i believe they're well enroute. They did an excellent opening number, we labored very difficult, they gave it their all and today it's time for you to select the best song and extremely showcase charge performers voice." On if the right act was told to go home: Cowell: "Gotta trust the general public.Inch Nicole Scherzinger Paula Abdul Simon Cowell Antonio L.A. Reid The X Factor