X Factor’s Bratavio become first act eliminated from live finals… after Brooks Way are axed

BRATAVIO have become the first act voted out of this year’s X Factor live finals.

Following a sing-off with Saara Aalto, the duo were swiftly eliminated from the competition during Sunday’s results show.

Despite belting out Yazz's The Only Way Is Up, their efforts weren't enough to save them a spot in the competition.

After the judges voted them out, Ottavio told Dermot O'Leary: "We're really proud and thankful to everyone.

"The producers and judges... thank you for letting us follow our dreams."

Bradley added: "All the support and people understanding us has been a highlight."

As the judges decided who to save, Louis Walsh said: "Saara you were incredible, just world class, it was one of the best sing-off's ever - but because I'm their mentor, I have to send Saara home."

Sharon Osbourne added: "I love you guys but I have to send Bratavio home."

Nicole Scherzinger joked: "Well first of all, I didn't know y'all could sing," before sending the duo home too.

As Simon Cowell also voted against the party pair, their time on the show swiftly came to an end.

Before the sing-off, Freddy Parker was saved with the X Factor's first ever "lifeline" after finding himself in the bottom three.

The new twist see's one act saved from the sing-off with a quick fire vote on the X Factor's official app.

The X Factor’s first live shows didn’t go without controversy.

Hours before air time, Brooks Way were sensationally axed from performing following a Sun on Sunday probe that revealed Josh Brooks’ abusive relationship with ex Amelia Clarke.

Brooks Way were then pictured leaving crisis talks with show bosses in tears on Sunday after being axed permanently.