I've still got my job!' X Factor's Kerrianne Covell wows judges with emotional performance as she reveals Simon Cowell halted her dismissal from shoe shop

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I've still got my job!' X Factor's Kerrianne Covell wows judges with emotional performance as she reveals Simon Cowell halted her dismissal from shoe shop

While X Factor hopefuls usually dream of stepping away from their everyday lives to become singing superstars, one contestant is thrilled to still be working at a shoe shop.

When Kerrianne Covell, 23, made her way onto the stage at London's Wembley Arena during Saturday night's episode, she revealed that judge Simon Cowell saved her job

She said: 'My last audition, Simon rang my manager at work... I got put down as AWOL and I could've got sacked.'

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Still on the job

: Kerrianne Covell revealed on Saturday's episode of X factor that Simon Cowell saved her from getting fired from her job

as a sales assistant at a show shop

Kerrianne, of Stockton-on-Tees, then declared to the cheering audience: 'I've still got my job!'

Wearing short dungarees, the bubbly brunette then broke into a stunning rendition of I Know You Won't, originally by American Idol winner Carrie Underwood - another of Simon's discoveries.

Judges Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Mel B and Louis Walsh all appeared to be emotionally moved by the performance, while the impressed audience gave her a standing ovation.

Thumbs up: Simon Cowell called her bosses after she was listed as going AWOL while she auditioned

And while she was thrilled to have retained her job, Cheryl told Kerrianne: 'You should be selling music, not shoes.'

First to take to the stage on Saturday was 23-year-old model Chloe Jasmine, whose posh accent has garnered as much attention as he blues-inspired singing style.

'It's lovely to see you all again... I'm really happy to be here,' said the Sussex girl, as she took the stage in a stunning retro grey dress with a scooped neckline.

Grateful: The hopeful expressed her gratitude at having kept her job, before wowing judges with her singing

As judge Simon Cowell questioned about her hobbies, Chloe drew laughs when she was asked if she had any pets.

'No, but I had a boyfriend that behaved like one,' she said.

For performance, Chloe opted to sing Why Don't You Do Right? - made famous by Peggy Lee - after listening to an adaptation of the song while watching Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Touched: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Mel B were visibly moved by the Stockon-on-Tees native's performance

Kayleigh Manners sings Sam Smith's Stay With Me

She drew cheers from the first note, with one audience member comparing her to Marilyn Monroe as she danced seductively, though slightly nervously, on stage.

'There's something really, really fascinating and mesmerising about you,' gushed an impressed Cheryl after her performance.

'You're elegant, graceful. You're like old school

Hollywood

glamour. I love you.'

Seal of approval: The judges, including Louis Walsh were unanimous in giving Kerrianne yes votes

'I love you, too,' said Chloe, before she received a unanimous yes vote from the judges.

Nightclub singer Fleur East, 26 also proved popular with the judges, after taking on board Simon's criticisms that her initial audition was 'boring'.

The east Londoner, who competed on the show in 2005 as part of the group Addictive Ladies, wowed the judges with her rendition of Chris Brown's Fine China.

One to watch: Chloe Jasmine continued to be popular with judges when she took to the stage on Saturday

Classic: Chloe impressed judges with her rendition of the classic song Why Don't You Do Right?

Showing off her rippling abs in a white sports bra, patterned black leggings and a red plaid shirt tied around her waist, Fleur showed off a range of energetic dance moves, much to the delight of the audience and the judges.

'You're like a different artist,' cooed Simon before Fleur got a unanimous yes vote.

However, things got a little contentious when Rachel ‘Raign’ Rabbin made her way onto the stage.

She's got the moves: Fleur East also proved popular with the judges, when she sang Chris Brown's Fine China

Going solo: Scarlett Quinn also got a yes vote from the judges after debuting as a solo act

Support: Despite no longer being in a duo with her husband Ashley, he was on hand to support her

The 31-year-old's decision to break into a long monologue about her background in singing drew unrest from the audience and judges not least of all Cheryl, who openly showed her distaste.

After performing her song Don't Let Me Go - which was well received by the audience - Cheryl sat motionless, looking highly unimpressed.

Simon said: 'For whatever reason, people don't like you before you sing... You do drone on a bit,' before reluctantly giving her a deciding yes vote.

Unpopular: Rachel ‘Raign’ Rabbin didn't impress the judges on the show - least of all Cheryl Fernandez-Versini

Talk talk: The 31-year-old turned the audience off when she broke into a speech before performing

Girl not aloud: Cheryl was the sole judge to give her a no vote after admitting she 'cant stand' her

Emily Middlemas, 15, was a much less divisive presence on the stage when she performed Coldplay's Yellow as she played the guitar.

'I really, really can't believe I'm here today,' said the bubbly Glaswegian before her performance.

Wearing layered cream shorts, a black crop top and white trainers, the adorable brunette gave a strong vocal performance as judges Cheryl and Mel sung the lyrics to each other.

Little miss popular: Emily Middlemas impressed the judges with her rendition of Coldplay's hit Yellow

Amy Connelly sings Whitney Houston's 'Greatest Love Of All'

'I think this girl is seriously, seriously good,' said Simon at the end of the performance, who led a unanimous decision to put her through to the next stage.

Stephanie Nala, 20, who became familiar to TV fans when she competed as part of the group The Luminites on Britain's Got Talent, also drew nods when she sang Baby D's Let Me Be Your Fantasy.

Wearing a black bandanna crop top and black ripped skinny jeans, the beauty was told by Cheryl after her performance: 'You do something to a room. You mesmerise people.'

Singing sensation: Stephanie Nala won yes votes after performing Baby D's Let Me be Your Fantasy

Less elated was mother-of-two Michelle Lawson, who at 37 saw her participation on the show as a last-shot attempt at hitting the big time.

After Louis branded her rendition of Jennifer Hudson's And I Am Telling You 'a little shouty', Cheryl criticised Michelle's 'vocal acrobatics'.

After each judge voted no, Michelle surmised: 'Devastated is an understatement,' before making a rapid departure from the stage.

Wrong note: Michelle Lawson failed to impress the judges, who criticised her 'vocal acrobatics'

Fury: The mother-of-two was very upset after getting a unanimous no verdict from the judges

Next up was 28-year-old songwriter Scarlett Quinn from Brighton, who had originally auditioned with her husband Ashley before being advised by judges to break away on her own.

She dedicated her version of Christina Aguilera's Ain't No Other Man to her husband, who stood backstage as he supported her.

Flashing her shapely legs in a pair of high-waisted denim shorts, Scarlett showed off a range of sexy dance moves as the audience cheered her on.

Hit: Ben Haenow of Croydon won over the judges with his rendition of Rolling Stones classic Wild Horses

Big flirt: Despite having his girlfriend there to support him, Ben expressed his admiration for judge Cheryl

'I don't think that was the best audition, but there's something interesting about you,' Cheryl told her after her performance.

'Imagine being married to that,' quipped Simon as an elated Scarlett embraced her husband backstage after getting yes votes.

The show ended with a performance from Croydon van driver Ben Haenow.

Driven to succeed: Van driver Ben proved to be a hit with the audience and the judges

Despite having his girlfriend Jessica there to support him, he still sang the praises of Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, who he described as 'probably one of the best looking women I've ever seen in my life... she smells like angels and roses'.

And while Ben was impressed with Cheryl's looks, his performance of Rolling Stones classic Wild Horses also impressed the former Girls Aloud star and her fellow judges.

'You've got a gravel to your voice that's so genuine and I thought that was the perfect song choice for your audition,' said the Geordie judge.

Ben looked emotional as all of the judges gave him a yes vote.

Hugs: Ben hugged his girlfriend Jessica on learning that he was going through to the next stage of the show

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