Few Surprises with X Factor's Final 12 are Selected

It was no surprise to see the likes of Jamie Archer, Danyl Johnson and Lucie Jones sail into the final 12 this week on X Factor. However, are Edward and John (pictured at right), Simon's "vile little creatures," really another Boyzone in disguise as Louis suggests? Does everyone love Olly Murs enough that he has a serious chance? Regardless of what your opinion is of who made it through and who got eliminated, this was a wonder double header of high drama TV for X Factor resulting in a powerhouse lineup of talent left to carry on. These are the 12 remaining finalists:
Boys - Mentor Cheryl Cole
Lloyd Daniels
Rikki Loney
Joe McElderry
Girls - Mentor Dannii Minogue
Rachel Addedeji
Lucie Jones
Stacey Solomon
Over 25s - Mentor Simon Cowell
Jamie Archer
Danyl Johnson
Olly Murs
Groups - Mentor Louis Walsh
John and Edward
Kandy Rain
Miss Frank