The X Factor Discloses Top 17 Participants

First Released: October 19, 2011 1:30 PM EDT Credit: FOX Caption Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell play in the auditions for that X FactorLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The X Factor top 16 was revealed on Tuesday evening and rapidly grew to become a high 17 after one cut triggered Simon Cowell to proclaim, I dispise this task sometimes. On Tuesdays show, after Simon cut Melanie Amaro, he remained by having an uneasy feeling. I believe Ive designed a massive mistake, I actually do. An hour or so ago I felt fine, in hindsight, I'm able to feel it during my stomach I designed a large mistake, he stated after delivering the 19-year-old Sunrise, Fla., singer home. The judge was quick to treat his decision and jumped on the plane to provide what's promising to Melanie. I needed to come here and let you know something, I needed to personally come here and apologize for your family, for that mistake I made, this originates from me and also the other three idol judges would request you to definitely return in to the competition. We would like you back around the concert events, Simon told the singer and her family. Yes, she stated overcome with emotion. With Melanie in your competition, The X Factors Top 17 continues to be revealed. The Women - mentored by Simon Cowell Simone Fight Came Ryniewicz Rachel Crow Tiah Tolliver Melanie Amaro The Boys - mentored by Antonio L.A. Reid John Bradley (also known as Astro) Phillip Lomax Marcus Canty Chris Rene Groups - mentored by Paula Abdul InTENsity Lakoda Rayne The Stereo system Hogzz The Maker Boys Over 30 - mentored by Nicole Scherzinger Leroy Bell Josh Krajcik Dexter Haygood Stacy Francis The X Factor returns on Tuesday October 25 on FOX. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.