Get ready for another painfully corny performance by Marcus Canty, who sang “Careless Whisper” by George Michael at the big “The X-Factor” semi-finals live show on Wednesday (December 14)- watch video below.

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Marcus basically butchered this ballad with a disco makeover. Thank you, L.A. Reid for killing music, one song at a time with the help of your little musical Grinch. Nicole Scherzinger’s just useless – she loved everything! Paula Abdul called it a “contemporary” version/performance. What IS she smoking?

Simon Cowell was brutally honest with Marcus because someone has to have some sort of grip on reality at that judges’ table. Simon thought it was horrific and transported him back to an 80’s Vegas show. “This was a joke,” he said. OUCH. L.A. Reid claimed Marcus is fabulous and looked like a champion.

Marcus Canty “Careless Whisper” The X Factor Semi-Finals Video

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