THEto semi-final of X Factor 2025 couldn’t start without a tribute to Ornella Vanoni. While the VIP guest, Irama, presented the new single Soulless taking a shower on stage. Among the judges, Gabbani proved to be rather touchy, particularly with Achille Lauro, with Jake La Furia who tried to extinguish any controversy. Real contrasts or tactics to add spice to the Live show?
X Factor 2025 Report cards of semi-final competitors Live: eliminated, who exited, the 4 finalists, when is the final
At the end of the first orchestra run, an excited Giorgia announced the first finalist of X Factor 2025, voted by the public at home: Rob!. The singer of Paola Iezzi’s team exploded into tears of happiness. Delia and PierC join her. Who came out? Tellydon’tcry And the eliminated player from this semi-final. To finish on the ballotInstead, EroCaddeo and Tomasi. The youngest singer of this edition was eliminated.
The 4 finalists are therefore Rob, Delia, PierC and EroCaddeo. We’ll see them on December 4th at 9.25pm during the final live from Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples, always on Sky Uno and streaming on NOW. Laura Pausini will be one of the super guests of the evening.
Tellynoncry and To you by Lorenzo Jovanotti: rating 6/7
The least vocally gifted competitor, with a rare ability to excite thanks to a very personal interpretation of the chosen songs, for the first heat he brought a hit by Jovanotti. A correct performance, perhaps a little too restrained. For Jake La Furia and Paola Iezzi this was the best piece performed by Telly.
Achille Lauro, however, highlighted for the umpteenth time the competitor’s poor singing skills on the covers, triggering a spat with Gabbani. The new judge worked energetically to defend his protégé. A sincere comment or a veiled strategy to undermine a fearsome competitor?
X Factor 2025 Live 6: Rob e Decode by Paramore: rating 8
Cinema takes the stage X Factor 2025 with Rob and the cover of Paramore. The song, what does it do part of the soundtrack of the romantic and vampiric Twilight, it seems to have been created specifically for the most rock and punk contestant on the program. A touching and energetic ballad at the same time, sung with power and vitality. Maybe that’s why Is she one of the talents vying for victory?
Rob at “X Factor 2025” (VBettoja Sky)
EroCaddeo e Long live life by Coldplay: rating 6/7
Despite his less than perfect English, EroCaddeo interpreted Coldplay’s hit diligently. Too bad it was devoid of any emotional nuance, as if he were singing a nursery rhyme. Gabbani did not miss the opportunity to criticize the poor feeling with the orchestra. For him, it was an unfortunate choice.
X Factor 2025 Live 6Delia e The Pirates in Palermo by Rosa Balestreri: rating 8
With this popular songbetween folklore and melodrama, Delia transformed into pure fire, demonstrating a rare interpretative ability and an incredible voice. He deserves the victory. For Iezzi she is a true artist, capable of challenging the public with unusual choices. Achille Lauro was even more explicit: “but do you realize how talented this girl is?”. For Gabbani she is a rare flower, she is unique.
PierC at “X Factor 2025 Live 6” (VBettoja/Sky)
PierC e All i ask by Adele: rating 8
One of the favorites of this edition proves, once again, to be much more comfortable with international songs. The only competitor to have used the orchestra heat in the best possible way, with this ballad he hypnotized the audience with his clear voice and without any errors. Jake spoke for everyone: “technically you really are the best in this program.”
Tomasi e Anna and Marco by Lucio Dalla: rating 7/8
Despite his young age, with this historic cover Tomasi confirms himself as a virtuoso of interpretation. At ease on stage, he always manages to give a dramatic tone to words, giving depth to his songs. There was also a sincere dedication to the parents present in the audience.
Tomasi at “X Factor 2025” (VBettoja Sky)
X Factor 2025 Live 6Tomasi e Story of my Life by One Direction: rating 7
A pop piece for Tomasi that didn’t surprise like the performance in the first heat. The judges were won over by its versatility.
Delia e You are very beautiful by Loredana Bertè: rating 8
This song touched Delia’s intimate chordswho said he had experienced a complicated love story, similar to the words described by Bertè. Maybe this is why he played it with deep emotion. Audience standing, Gabbani in tears. A’authentic magic.
PierC e Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
A monstrous piece, difficult to perform and yet PierC surprised everyone again with a vocal performance that was nothing short of perfect. As Paola Iezzi said, his dimension is behind the piano, where he isolates himself and gives the best of himself. Unfortunately, qThis moment of grace demonstrates the abysmal distance with its unprecedentedthe real weak point of this talented competitor.
EroCaddeo at “X Factor 2025” (VBettoja Sky)
EroCaddeo e You’ll see you’ll see by Luigi Tenco: rating 8
It couldn’t have been easy to sing this piecewhich belongs to an almost sanctified Italian singer-songwriter like Tenco. EroCaddeo succeeded perfectly. A dialogue between a son and his mother set with rigor and the right dramatic effect. Jake called him a gentle singer and he’s so right.
Tellynoncry and Don’t panic by Ghali: rating 7
One of the few competitors to have presented an interesting and original songTellynonpiangere continues its hopeful run towards the final. The second heat is all about Ghali’s melancholy song. It may be the evocative choreography, it may be the intensity with which he sings it but his vocal limits are canceled out. A good test.