Britney Spears was the most talked about in the show then the four remaining X Factor contestants on the show X Factor. They tried hard but couldn't come close to Britney.
Stepping out on stage, Britney cut a sleek figure in her plunging neon yellow minidress.
The form-fitting design of the bandage dress flaunted the star's impressive curves in all their glory, unlike her previous ensemble which had done little to flatter her figure by swamping her shape under baggy garments.
The singer had evidently discovered the wonders of a hairbrush and had her peroxide blonde locks hanging straight around her shoulders, while her wispy frige was back in place rather than being swept to one side.
Even Britney couldn't seem to hide her delight at her makeover , beaming from ear-to-ear as she assumed her place alongside Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato and L.A. Reid on the X Factor judging panel.
She and her fellow judges had plenty to say about the four acts appearing in front of them.
But for once that is where their influence ends - with viewers votes alone deciding the outcome for the very first time.
Tate Stevens, Carly Rose Sonenclar, Emblem3 and Fifth Harmony each sang two songs as they sought to win enough viewers votes to take them through to next week's final and a shot at the $5m recording contract.
Each act got to choose one song to stake their claim and their mentor got to choose a second tune.