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Lauren Silverman consoles a glum-looking Simon Cowell after he loses his final act and waves goodbye to any hope of winning The X Factor

By Dan Cain and Ciara Farmer For Mailonline

Published: 04:30 EST, 23 November 2015 | Updated: 06:05 EST, 23 November 2015

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He's fiercely competitive and used to tasting success in the music industry.

But Simon Cowell, 56, was left looking glum on Sunday night after Anton Stephans, his final act in this year's X Factor, was eliminated in the latest sing-off.

The X Factor boss struggled to hide his disappointment at finishing in last place, but his partner Lauren Silverman, 38, was on hand to try and boost his spirits.

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Disappointed: Simon Cowell, 56, was left looking glum on Sunday night after Anton Stephans, his final act in this year's X Factor, was eliminated in the latest sing-off

The pair were seen leaving X Factor studios in Wembley, with a smiley Lauren leading the way. She was dressed as black as Simon's mood, wearing a stylish blazer with military-style gold buttons over her shoulders as she covered up in the cold.

Keeping with the dark colour-scheme, she wore a high-neck black top and figure-hugging leather mini-skirt.

Her glossy dark brown tresses, worn in a middle parting, tumbled down her shoulders. She matched her outfit with a classy black bag complete with a gold chain strap.

Goodbye: The X Factor boss struggled to hide his disappointment at finishing in last place, but his beau Lauren Silverman, 38, was on hand to try and boost his spirits

Supportive: The pair were seen leaving X Factor studios in Wembley, with a smiley Lauren leading the way. She wore a stylish blazer with military-style gold buttons over her shoulders as she covered up in the cold

Let's go: Simon put on a brave face as he followed the mother of his one-year-old son Eric. In trademark Cowell style, the music mogul wore his white shirt unbuttoned to reveal his chest hair

Flashing a grin as she sauntered towards a waiting car, Lauren cut an elegant figure with immaculately applied make-up and showed off her slender thighs.

Simon put on a brave face as he followed the mother of his one-year-old son Eric. In trademark Cowell style, the music mogul wore his white shirt unbuttoned to reveal his chest hair.

Returning to his clean shaven look, he gave a wave to the cameras as he made his exit clutching his suit jacket.

Man or mouse: Seann Miley-Moore's time away from the competition hasn't stopped his love for garish outfits. The former fan favourite wore a Disney-inspired ensemble complete with Mickey Mouse ears

Calm and collected: Bad boy of this year's contest Mason Noise appeared to have overcome the shock of being voted off in a flash-elimination on Saturday night's show

Loved up: Looking rejuvenated since their appearance in the Celebrity Big Brother house, Chloe Jasmine-Whichello and Stevi Ritchi returned to the arena they know so well

Sunday night's studio audience was full of former X Factor hopefuls cheering on the remaining contestants.

Seann Miley-Moore's time away from the competition hasn't stopped his love for garish outfits. The former fan favourite wore a Disney-inspired ensemble complete with Mickey Mouse ears.

He teamed a black body-con dress with a pair of leather boots and matching gloves as well as a black choker.

Happy couple: Marvin and Rochelle Humes trade smiles as the couple make their way home from the live show

He will rock you: Queen singer Adam Lambert was a celebrity guest at Sunday night's show

Youthful: Favourite for this year's crown, Louisa Johnson looked thrilled with her weekend's work as the 17-year-old made an excitable exit from the studio

Bad boy of this year's contest Mason Noise appeared to have overcome the shock of being voted off in a flash-elimination on Saturday night's show.

The talented singer looked relaxed in a black baseball cap and a long flowing zip-up black top.

Looking rejuvenated since their appearance in the Celebrity Big Brother house, Chloe Jasmine-Whichello and Stevi Ritchi returned to the arena they know so well.

Stevi was keen to draw attention to his engagement ring, proving the couple are very much still in love.

He made a statement in a tartan blazer and electric blue tie, while his fiancée upped him in the fashion stakes with a bright red satin gown and leather jacket combo.

Favourite for this year's crown, Louisa Johnson looked thrilled with her weekend's work as the 17-year-old made an excitable exit from the studio.

In a sparkly thigh-grazing mini-dress and matching silver and white Adidas trainers, the singer was full of energy and youthful exuberance.

So long! Anton Stephans and Che Chesterman were forced to sing for their survival after landing in the final two yet Cheryl Fernandez-Versini opted to keep Che meaning Anton went home

Anton Stephans and Ché Chesterman were forced to sing for their survival after landing in the final two on last night's show, yet Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's decision to save Ché meant Anton was sent home.

The decision meant the show's boss Simon Cowell, who mentored Anton, was left with no acts from his 'Overs' category.

Simon and Nick were both faced with the prospect of losing both their final acts, yet due to a judge's three-to-one majority vote in favour of Ché, the music mogul sadly had to say farewell to Anton.

Ché kicked off the sing-off as he belted out a soulful rendition of Alicia Keys' 2003 hit If I Ain't Got You which was met with a thunderous response from the audience.

Anton gave a dramatic performance as he sang Bonnie Ratt's hit track I Can't Make You Love Me.

He's safe! Simon Cowell, who mentored Anton, was left with no acts at the end of the show meaning fellow judge Nick Grimshaw was redeemed from losing an act

Staying in: Ché chatted to Caroline and Olly after discovering he was safe in the competition

As the decision turned to the judges, the whole panel looked distressed as they were faced with their tough choice.

Nick, who had a disagreement with Anton the night before, seemed particularly nervous after losing another act, the show's resident bad boy Mason Noise on Saturday night's episode in a surprise flash eviction - making for a dramatic evening for the Radio 1 DJ.

He came to an understandable conclusion when he said: 'Anton, I thought you sang that really well but obviously Ché's my boy so I have to send you home.'

Next up was Simon, who predictably saved his own act, who said: 'Well you know who I'm keeping and I feel passionately about this because Anton you've taken a lot of stick... I'm saving you because as much as I like you Ché, I've become good friends with Anton.'

Tough choices: As the decision turned to the judges, the whole panel looked distressed as they were faced with their tough decision

Farewell: Nick gave an understandable conclusion as he said: 'Anton I thought you sang that really well but obviously Ché's my boy so I have to send you home.'

Tough choice: Rita Ora was then faced with the difficult decision between the two crooners yet she opted to back her pal Nick's act

Rita Ora was then faced with the difficult decision between the two crooners yet she opted to back her pal Nick's act.

She said: Looking at both their journeys, Anton I think you deserve to be where you are today but for me there's no comparison so I'm sorry, I'm saving Ché.'

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini was apologetic, yet she also opted to save Ché - not before she insisted none of the judge's, often controversial, decisions were personal.

She urged Anton to understand her predicament as she said: 'When we say things as judges its not personal... I have fallen in love with both of these acts over the last few weeks but if I base this on Anton going well, then my hearts with Ché and I'm sorry Anton I'm saving Ché.'

Taking it well: Anton humbly took his rejection and told hosts Caroline Flack and Olly Murs: 'I just want to thank everybody'

Forgive and forget: Anton then referenced his argument with Nick, which saw the DJ spar with both the hopeful and his mentor Simon in a tense moment on Saturday's show

Anton humbly took his rejection and told hosts Caroline Flack and Olly Murs: 'I just want to thank everybody. Thank you ladies you have been incredible, Thank you Nick and of course thank you to my mentor and can I thank all the people behind the scenes. See you guys soon.

Anton then referenced his argument with Nick, which saw the DJ spar with both the hopeful and his mentor Simon in a tense moment on Saturday's show.

The Radio 1 DJ locked heads with the co-judge and wannabe pop star after he dubbed his heartfelt rendition of One Sweet Day as 'cold'.

Despite their tensions the previous evening, Anton ensured there was no bad blood as he told Nick that all their problems were forgotten.

Relieved: Rita Ora was then faced with the difficult decision between the two crooners yet she backed her pal Nick's act

They're through! Cheryl was also overjoyed to discover she was safe with both of her groups, Reggie N Bollie and 4th Impact (pictured) making it through to the next round

Through! Yet another of Cheryl's groups were through much to her relief

Before the final decision was unearthed, Rita was thrilled to discover that both her girls Lauren Murray and Louisa Johnson had made it through to next week's show.

Cheryl was also overjoyed when she found out she was safe with both of her groups, Reggie N Bollie and 4th Impact making it through to the next round.

The show kicked off with the contestants performed a rousing rendition of We Found Love by Rihanna as they awaited their fate.

Relieved to say the least! Before the final decision was unearthed, Rita was thrilled to discover that both her girls Lauren Murray and Louisa Johnson had made it through to next week's show

Celebrating: Rita and Lauren could hardly contain themselves when they heard the news

Touching: Former The Wanted star Nathan Sykes played the piano as he belted out a stunning performance of his new hit Over And Over Again

Cleavage wars! Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Rita Ora once again pulled it out of the sartorial bag as they stepped on stage in sensational ensembles on Sunday night's episode of the ITV show

Cheryl and Rita once again pulled it out of the sartorial bag as they stepped on stage in sensational ensembles on the episode.

The 32-year-old former Girls Aloud star sported an extremely plunging black mini dress while the Hot Right Now hitmaker, 24, matched her in the cleavage stakes in a deep V-neck white jumpsuit.

Cheryl rocked a plunging black mini dress with a glimmering waistband and necklace detail which showed off her trim frame while channeling a futuristic vibe.

Rita sported a white lace jumpsuit which showed off mounds of cleavage due to the extremely plunging V-neckline which matched her pretty pearl necklace.

Chic: Cheryl rocked a plunging black mini dress with a glimmering waistband and necklace detail which showed off her trim frame while channeling a futuristic vibe

All white on the night: Rita sported a white lace jumpsuit which showed off mounds of cleavage due to the extremely plunging V-neckline which matched her pretty pearl necklace

Former The Wanted star Nathan Sykes played the piano as he belted out a stunning performance of his new hit Over And Over Again.

He looked handsome in a black and white shirt as he tickled the ivories on a glimmering, light-up piano.

The hunky pop star said: '[My favourite is] Louisa... she is insane. Her vocals last night! She needs to calm down a bit.'

Hosting to singing: Olly returned to the stage after six years, since he found fame on the show in 2009

Olly returned to the stage after six years, since he found fame on the show in 2009.

For his performance he sported a skin tight black T-shirt with wide legged white trousers, which achieved a 1980s style looks.

His rendition was made super raunchy as he was surrounded by a bevvy of dancing beauties sporting just blue swimming costumes.

Cheeky: Olly rendition was made super raunchy as he was surrounded by a bevvy of dancing beauties sporting just blue swimming costumes

Olly cheekily said: 'I chose the outfits... with Simon of course!'

He then poked fun at his widely-discussed mistake last week which saw him accidentally tell Monica Michael's she was going home before the official announcement.

He said: 'I don't get nervous [performing]... I get nervous presenting. That's why I make mistakes!!' to which the audience cooed in comfort.

Kiss the girl! After he had a chat with Caroline he repeatedly kissed her on the cheek before they lovingly gazed into each other eyes as if his kisses would progress to the lips

Nearly! At this seemingly dramatic moment she exclaimed: 'No!' as it looked as though they were about to embrace

After he had a chat with Caroline he repeatedly kissed her on the cheek before they lovingly gazed into each other eyes as if his kisses would progress to the lips.

At this seemingly dramatic moment she exclaimed: 'No!' as it looked as though they were about to embrace.

The couple's allegedly platonic relationship has been the subject of much public scrutiny as many speculated that they could be more than friends.