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The stage of X Factor 2025 shone again in its third episode, dedicated to the Years' 90This evening saw the contestants compete in an atmosphere filled with nostalgia, but also tension, culminating in Mayu's elimination, an event that shocked fans and judges alike.
Unforgettable performances
The first artist to step on stage was Tomasi, who interpreted the famous song Don't Look Back in Anger by Oasis, accompanied by a guitar that made the audience vibrate.
His performance was followed by EroCaddeo, who brought a Pooh classic to the stage, Lonely men, capturing everyone's attention with his powerful voice.
Judges' comments
There was no shortage of comments from the judges. Jake The Fury praised EroCaddeo's evolution, saying: “You have done a glow up crazy, now you look like a mix between Achille Lauro and a Mexican drug lord.” The performances continued with Mayu, who sang One of U2, followed by PierC, which he played I Don't Want to Miss a Thing of Aerosmith. Finally, Rob he closed the heat with What's Up? of the 4 Non Blondes, but unfortunately for Mayu, her performance was not enough to avoid the risk of elimination.
The second round and the verdicts
The second round saw another series of performances, with Michelle who opened the dance by singing Torn by Natalie Imbruglia. Despite her emotional performance, service received criticism from the judges for his performance on Wonderful Creature by Gianna Nannini, while Viscardi he tried to shine by singing black or white by Michael Jackson.
The judges' difficult choices
The tension increased further when Tellydon'tcry performed Something Big of Lunapop and Delia he finished with Dolcenera by De André. In the end, after intense voting, it was Mayu having to leave the program, despite the support of his coach Paola Lezzi.
An evolving television landscape
The evening was not only a moment of entertainment, but also highlighted the current trends in Italian television. Big Brother, for example, has recorded fluctuating ratings, marking a debut with a 23,35% share, but suffering a decline in the following weeks. This comparison with talent shows such as X Factor highlights the dynamism and competitiveness of the Italian television landscape.
With Mayu's elimination, the number of contestants in the competition has been reduced to nine. The following remain in the competition: Tomasi e Delia from Jake La Furia's team, Viscardi e Rob from Paola Iezzi's team, service ed EroCaddeo of Achille Lauro's team and finally TellyDon'tCry, Michelle e PierC from Francesco Gabbani's team.
Emotions continue to run high as the contestants prepare for the next challenges. The competition intensifies, and viewers can't help but wonder who will shine next and who will face the harsh reality of elimination.