Josh Krajcik performed his emotional rendition of “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen on X Factor USA Top 4 Semi Finals week. We love this performance. One of the best for the night.

The judges said:

LA: That lacked excitement for me. I need you to stop looking back on where you come from.

Paula: How could you even say that? He gives every ounce of himself to the public. If this were the finals, you’d be the one to beat. Beautiful performance.

Simon: I’m going to have to agree with Paula. I think you did what we knew you should do. Sincere, great emotions. That put you into the finals.

Nicole: Simon, Paula–thank you for seeing the simple truth. That was like a prayer.

Watch: Josh Krajcik “Hallelujah” Video

Melanie Amaro performed her second song “Feeling Good” on X Factor USA Top 4 Semi Finals Wednesday, December 14.

The judges said:

LA: You’re the greatest female that’s ever graced this stage. Really great song choice. You killed it. Good job, Simon.

Nicole: It’s a new life for you. That was the Melanie Amaro anthem.

Paula: Well done Melanie Bravo.

Simon: This is why we brought the show to America. I always dreamt that we’d find someone like you. Your greatest performance of the show so far. Please put this girl in the finals.

Watch: Melanie Amaro “Feeling Good” Video

Chris Rene performed his second song “No One” by Alicia Keys on X Factor USA Top 4 Semi Finals week Wednesday night.

The judges comments:

Nicole: I’m going to have to keep it real. You don’t have the best voice in the competition. Your spirit transcends across the universe. You believe. I believe. We believe in you.

Paula: I love you. I love everything about you. This is a performance to get you into the finals.

Simon: You just delivered big time. Your dad would be incredibly proud. You’ve got heart, Chris. You deserve everything that’s going to come your way.

LA: I’m so proud of you. Lovability is not about singing. And you have lovability.

Watch: Chris Rene “No One” Video

Marcus Canty sang George Michaels’ song “Careless Whisper” on the second round of X Factor USA Top 4 Semi Finals night Wednesday, Dec. 14.

The judges comments:

Nicole: That is an unexpected song. But I love that you did your thing on it. Love the dancers and production. You’re already a champion and a winner.

Paula: It’s contemporary. It worked. Proud of you.

Simon: That was horrific. The song was absolutely wrong. Like being in a Vegas show like it’s 1983. This was a joke. You deserve better.

LA: What I just witnessed is a guy who gives a fab perforance, including this week. Tonight you looked like a champion.

Watch: Marcus Canty “Careless Whisper” Video

Josh Krajcik performed “Come Together” by The Beatles on X Factor USA Top 4 Semi Finals Wednesday night, December 14, 2011.

The judges comments:

LA: I rather enjoyed that. It’s the best I’ve seen you in a few weeks. I’ve always pictured you as a guy who could win. You’ve made a return.

Paula: You attack our souls. You get into us. I would pay anything to see you perform live on stage.

Simon: I agree with LA. You’ve come back, you’ve come back strong. Just you a song…it would be a massive shame if you didn’t make it to the finals. Simon calls Nicole “Cruella”

Nicole: You are never rehearsed. Something else comes over you. You are just living and breathing that fire.

Watch: Josh Krajcik “Come Together” Video