Carlito Olivero The X Factor “Maria, Maria” Video 12/18/13 #TheXFactorUSA

Carlito Olivero The X Factor “Maria, Maria” Video 12/18/13 #TheXFactorUSA

Carlito Olivero took the stage  on THE X FACTOR USA for his Top 3 FINAL live performances to impress America with a reprisal of his audition song.  From team Paulina Rubina, Carlito Olivero sang “Maria, Maria” originally sung by Santana. On tonight’s show the top 3 performed live in front of coaches Simon Cowell, Kelly Rowland, Demi Lovato and Paulina Rubio for America’s vote and to be crowned the ultimate winner of The X Factor Season 3.  Did you watch tonight’s performance show? We did and we recapped it here for you.

On tonight’s show the three final acts will sing 4 songs: their favorite performance, dubbed as “song of the season.” The remaining hopefuls will show America their “X Factor,” will also take the spotlight for “celebrity duets,” before hitting the stage for the winner’s song, popularly called as the “$1 million song.”

Judges’ comments: Kelly said, “You know what Carlito you have come a long way.”  Demi said, “I know how bad you want this and I think this was a great performance.”  Simon said, “Carlito you have earned my respect and America’s respect.  You have been a pleasure to work with.”  Paulina said, “Carlito you came with a dream.  You have an appreciation and the passion and you deserve this.”  If you want Carlito to stay around another week you have to vote for them.  Right now it is anyone’s game and it is the last chance for the acts to impress.

If you want Carlito Olivero to stay around another week you have to vote for him.  Right now it is anyone’s game and it is the last chance for the acts to impress.

On last week’s show Carlito Olivero performed I Need To Know”  by Mark Anthony and the judges had this to say about it, “Kelly said that he is not playing tonight whatsoever; he brought out all of his weapons and is doing all the right things. Demi says that his vocals sound great and complicated him in Spanish. Simon said that it was kind of like a magic act and a singing act; he believed the song was perfect for him. He without a doubt had his best week so far. Paulina says that he has slowly been winning the hearts of America tonight; he is in the competition.”

On Thursday, December 19the, 2013 result show one last act will be eliminated and the winner of The X Factor will be crowned.  Leona Lewis will perform live with “One More Sleep,” One Direction with “Midnight Memories,” Leah Michelle, “Cannonball,” and Mary J. Blige on the last result night on the “X Factor” USA.

Check out the video below and let us know what you thought of Carolito Rivera’s performance? Was it enough for him to win The X Factor Season 3? Did you miss any of the other artists performances? If you did, you can see them all HERE! Sound out in the comments below and let us know your thoughts.