| Josh Krajcik | |
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| Information | |
|---|---|
| Names | Joshua Krajcik |
| Age(s) | 32 |
| Hometown | Columbus, Ohio |
| Category | Over 30s |
| Mentor | Nicole Scherzinger |
| Elimination Information | |
| Place | 2nd Place (Runner Up) |
Joshua "Josh" Krajcik (age 32) is a singer and songwriter from Wooster, Ohio, and currently lives in Columbus, Ohio. In 2005, he formed the Josh Krajcik Band, along with bassist Mitch Pinkston and drummer Corey Gillen. Josh Krajcik Band has released two CDs released independently, Ghosts 2005 & Atavistic 2011. Josh came in 2nd place overall.
X Factor Performances[]
| Performance | Theme | Song | Original Artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Free Choice | "At Last" | Glenn Miller and his orchestra, with vocals by Ray Eberle and Pat Friday | Through to Bootcamp |
| Bootcamp 1 | Judge's Choice | "Superman (It's Not Easy)" | Five for Fighting | Advanced |
| Bootcamp 2 | Judge's Choice | "Up to the Mountain (MLK Song)" | Patty Griffin | Advanced |
| Bootcamp 3 | Free Choice | Not Aired | Not Aired | Through to Judges' Houses |
| Judges' Houses | Solo | "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face" | Ewan MacColl | Through to Live Shows |
| Week 1 | Judge's Choice | "Forever Young" | Bob Dylan | Saved by Nicole Scherznger |
| Week 2 | Judge's Choice | "Jar of Hearts" | Christina Perri | Safe |
| Week 3 | Songs from Movies | "With a Little Help from My Friends" | The Beatles | Safe |
| Week 4 | Rock | "The Pretender" | Foo Fighters | Safe |
| Week 5 | Giving Thanks | "Wild Horses" | The Rolling Stones | Safe |
| Week 6 | Michael Jackson | "Dirty Diana" | Michael Jackson | Safe |
| Week 7 | Dance Music Hits | "We Found Love" | Rihanna | Safe |
| Week 7 | "Save Me" Songs | "Something" | The Beatles | Safe |
| Semi Finals | Pepsi Challenge Songs | "Come Together" | The Beatles | Safe |
| Semi Finals | N/A | "Hallelujah" | Leonard Cohen | Safe |
| Finals | Celebrity Duet | "Uninvited" | Alanis Morissette | 2nd Place (Runner Up) |
| Finals | 5 Million Dollar Songs | "At Last" | Glenn Miller and his orchestra, with vocals by Ray Eberle and Pat Friday | 2nd Place (Runner Up) |
| Finale | Christmas Songs | "Please Come Home for Christmas" | Charles Brown | 2nd Place (Runner Up) |
Trivia[]
- His job before coming onto the X Factor was a burrito maker.
