'The X Factor' number ones week results show - in pictures

Another week, another X Factor elimination - and yes, another fresh batch of controversy. It wouldn't be The X Factor without it, would it?

Alas, there were no comments about the state of the judges' breath this week, nor a Gary Barlow storm-out (though given the result, we suspect it very nearly happened), but there were some quite thrilling performances from guest judge Rita Ora and - best of all - the UK live return of No Doubt.

Relive the night with our gallery below:

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