Melanie drew the No.

Chris had second choice, and he decided to sing second, which meant Josh will initiate the show.

There were a few other notable moments in the half-hour press event, though.

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The fact it went to deadlock that week the process didnt work.

(She did claim that NSYNC and Backstreet Boys date from the early 90s, but point taken).

Because I think I know the kind of group who could win the show like this.

And if they walk in the door, theyll win.

I can feel it.

I learnt that Im not American, he said.

That was a big factor on where I got things right, and where I got things wrong.

So Imtryingto think American, and thats what Melanie has mainly taught me.

I cant do this from a British perspective.

But then he kept talking, and the old Simon came back.

This is $5 million talent here.

Joshs favorite song was Wild Horses.

Do the ensembles count?

Becausethe circus song for me was a low point.

Ive never said Whats the dealio in mylife.

I have said Raise your glass, though plenty of times.

): The year in reality TV meltdowns