X Factor's Rachel Crow: How I Consoled Nicole Scherzinger
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Eliminated Thursday in an X Factor shocker, 13-year-old Rachel Crow says she has no hard feelings against judge Nicole Scherzinger, who voted to send her home over singer Marcus Canty.
"Nicole's amazing!" Crow told Us Weekly at Sunday's CNN Heroes event in Los Angeles. "I consoled her backstage [Thursday], she was very sad. It was really hard to watch her. I hugged her and we sat for a long time and we talked and we made it all better."
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Crow also has high praise for her X Factor mentor, Simon Cowell, whom she's stayed in touch with since her exit last week.
"I learned from Simon that no matter what happens it will all be okay," Crow mused. "Life does go on and you either get bigger or smaller. He said, you always have to follow your heart and follow your dreams and be yourself and don't let anyone change you."
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While she is flattered by talk of a record deal with Disney, the Colorado teen insists she has yet to ink a contract, but is working to rush out new music.
"I personally haven't gotten any calls from Disney! I don't know where that's coming from. It's actually pretty funny," Crow told Us of the rumors. "I'm working on getting music out right now. I really want to get a song or two out there and then maybe go there, movies and TV or something."
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Angling for an Etta James "retro feel" with her new tunes, Crow says she's willing to step outside the box to land her dream collaboration artist.
"Eminem's just amazing and I want to sing with him very badly!" the teen said.
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8I meant Marus not Chris. Sorry
I do blame Nicole, she is suppose to be a professional!!!! One of three things happened. 1. Nicole is scared Rachel might beat her contender. 2. She was helping LA or 3. It was all about Simon and Rachel got caught up in it. It is the holiday season and alot of people are traveling, meetings, Company and family Christmas parties and are not always at home on Wendesday night to vote. That's why I thought X Faxtor got it right when it gets down to two people who evers sings the best gets to stay because you cant alway count on public to beable to do their job of voting becaues their not always home. I don't care if it was any of the other three who sang againts Chris if someone out sings you 10 to 1 it's a no brainer. Chris had already been in bottom twice ,third time should have been the charm. If you listen to LA he even thought she did better, but had to stand by his man. Even Paul stood up and did her job. Nicole has been around way to long not to know who out sang who. I do know Rachel will go far thats not the point. I think Nicole is letting the game get in the way using strategy. This could back fire on her though. I love Josh also, but people might pay her back and not vote for him. Good Luck Rachel I know you will go far and I'll stand in line to by you cd.
I can't believe Rachael was sent home and that usher wannbe is still there. But that's ok because with her voice and personality she will be a star .
I was devastated that Rachel was voted off, but I feel very confident that she's going to go very far in her career. For a 13 year old, she's got a fabulously mature and fun personality, and I can't see her going anywhere else except up in the ranks! Keep striving to achieve your goals and dreams, Rachel. The best is yet to come, I just know it.
She just shows she is an awesome girl. She consoled Nicole, that definitely shows who is the better person. Rachel, can't wait to hear some music and may your professional career be all that you want.
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Very excited to see where and hat this very talented and mature young lady does :)!
She is an amazing young lady, and I look forward to seeing her career grow.