'X Factor' USA semi-final results, Florence + the Machine - pictures

The X Factor USA named the three finalists who will battle it out for the $5 million recording contract prize in next week's live finale on Thursday night. Judge Nicole Scherzinger and Florence + the Machine also took to the stage for performances during the evening.

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Browse the gallery below for pictures from the semi-final results night (warning: spoilers) and then tune into The X Factor next Wednesday at 8/7c on Fox for the first part of the live finale.