25 Bands and Singers That Would've Done Terrific Performances on The X Factor

There's a lot of well-known singers and bands that have never performed on The X Factor. Some were close such as according to reports in March 2009 that Michael Jackson was going to perform on the show and would mentor the finalists, after the announcement that he would be doing a finale concert series called This Is It, which sadly cancelled after his death in June of the same year. Some wouldn't do it, such as Sting, Elton John, Steve Brookstein, Beady Eye, Moby, La Roux and V.V. Brown. since they criticise the show. Obviously, Prince wouldn't do it, cause he's Prince.

There are some that finally made such as Whitney Houston, No Doubt, Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Duran Duran, Celine Dion, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Jessie J and many more.

25. Garbage

Reason: It would be great if the band had performed "Tell Me Where It Hurts" in 2007 for the fourth series, which would actually help the single become a Top 40 hit.

Why it never happened: The band was busy demoing new tracks for their fifth album before going on hiatus again in 2008.

24. Red Hot Chili Peppers

Reason: The band would be cool if they performed "Brendan's Death Song" in 2012 and that would be a chart comeback.

Why it never happened: The band was too busy to perform in the show, as usual they have very lengthy one-to-two-year tour to promote their albums. 

23. Selena Gomez

Reason: She has

22. Paramore

21. Evanescence

20. Eminem

19. Justin Timberlake

18. Ariana Grande

Reason: You probably know her as the redheaded Cat Valentine in Victorious, but she is the first successful Nickelodeon alumni to have a US Top 40 hit.

Why it never happened: Her singles have not charted in the UK Top 40, but have been moderately successful.

17. McFly

Reason: They're still active and their new single "Love Is On the Radio" is available now.

Why it never happened:

16. Psy

15. Sade

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