Gladys Mwachiti Connor: Gladys Mwachiti - gave no reason Das Bo: Gladys Mwachiti - backed his own act Monique Simon Week 3 (1 November) Theme: Wild 80s Special Guest: Kelly Clarkson ("Mr. Know It All") Over 25s Group Performance: "Ain't No Sunshine" Judge's vote to eliminate Brönner: Kassim Auale - backed his own act Volker Schlag Connor: Volker Schlag - because he is the weaker singer of both acts Das Bo: Volker Schlag - backed his own act Kassim Auale Week 4 (8 November) Theme: Party Special Guest: Taio Cruz ("Hangover") 16-24s Group Performance: "Kids" Judge's vote to eliminate Brönner: Kassim Auale - gave no reason Connor: Monique Simon - because of her 3rd time in the bottom 2 Das Bo: Kassim Auale - gave no reason Week 5 (15 November) Theme: Indecent Proposal Special guest: Justin Bieber ("Mistletoe") / Pitbull ("Rain Over Me") Groups category Group Performance: "Crazy" Two acts were eliminated from the series fifth results show. The three acts with the fewest public votes were announced as the bottom three and then the act with the fewest votes was automatically eliminated. The remaining two acts then performed in the final showdown and faced the judges' votes. Judge's vote to eliminate Brönner: BenMan - said Raffaela has a better voice Connor: Raffaela Wais - backed on her own act, BenMan Das Bo: BenMan - backed on his own act, Raffaela Wais Week 6 (22 November) Theme: Loud vs. Quiet Special Guest: Dick Brave and the Backbeats For the first time this series, each contestant performed two songs. Judge's vote to eliminate Brönner: Monique Simon Connor: Monique Simon Das Bo: Monique Simon Week 7 (29 November) Theme: Rock meets Soul (One song is chosen by the act and one is chosen by the mentor.) Special Guest: Jason Derülo ("Don't Wanna Go Home"/"It Girl") & Tim Bendzko ("Wenn Worte meine Sprache wären"/"Nur noch kurz die Welt retten") The act with the fewest votes was directly eliminated from the competition. Week 8 (6 December) Theme: Final Celebrity Performers: Kelly Rowland ("Down for Whatever"), Melanie C ("Let There Be Love"), Michael Bublé ("Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)") Group Performance (all 12 acts): "Raise Your Glass" After the first elimination, Nica & Joe sang for the last time "The Prayer". Ratings References External links Official German X Factor site Germany 02 2011 German television seasons