The X Factor

You know you can’t have a singing competition without paying tribute to one of the greatest artists of all time – Michael Jackson. This week, the Top 7 finalists will be competing head-to-head while channeling their inner MJ!

We can’t imagine how challenging it’ll be for the finalists to put their own spin to the King of Pop’s legendary songs. And we can’t wait to find out who’s going to be performing which song.

Who’ll take the ballads? Who’s going to moonwalk onstage? Who’s going to thrust their hips? And of course, who’s going to have the show-stopping performance that typified MJ? We have a feeling that Style Architect June Ambrose is going to have a ball with this week’s theme. Let the white gloves, military jackets, and glittery socks rock THE X FACTOR stage!

Michael Jackson clearly needs no introduction. If anyone has the X factor, it’s him and Paula Abdul even has him as one of her all time greats. With hundreds of millions of records sold worldwide, he is undeniably one of the most enduring artists in history and his album Thriller is the best selling album of all time, like ever!

His music videos for “Beat It,” “Thriller,” and “Billie Jean” transformed the music video format into an art form. His mark on the world transcends just the music industry. From style to popular culture to dance, he has made insurmountable contributions as a singer, performer, and pop icon. He was also an incredible humanitarian and philanthropist, and continues to be through the amazing charitable work he inspired.

A global phenomenon for over four decades, Michael Jackson passed away at the age of 50 in 2009, but his spirit still lives on and his influence still permeates every aspect of our lives.

IMMORTAL is the new album from Michael Jackson, released on Nov. 21 . It is the soundtrack for his The IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil, which is currently travelling though North America.

Through IMMORTAL fans can experience Michael Jackson’s music again. MJ’s greatest original recordings are re-imagined, offering a unique take to Michael’s artistry while preserving the power and familiarity of his unparalleled voice and his legendary tracks. It’s a must buy album, and a must see show for any die-hard MJ fans.

So the Top 7 have a lot to live up to, right?! We can’t wait to see what the finalists will have in store for us this week. Which of them will make the King of Pop proud?

Be sure to watch the Top 7 perform this Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 8/7 on FOX! And watch the results show this Thursday, Dec. 1 at 8/7C when Tinie Tempah performs and two more finalists will be eliminated! You don’t want to miss it.

What do you love about Michael Jackson? Which Michael Jackson song should each of the finalists sing? Hit us with your comments below!