It was girl group against girl group tonight as GirlBand squared off against Bad Lashes.

In a new twist, the outgoing acts get to sing a different song to convince the public to keep them in the competition. GirlBand sang That’s What Friends Are For and Bad Lashes did a version of Wonderwall that they also sang during auditions.

Travesty! In a typical spineless moment, Louis Walsh gave up the ability to save Bad Lashes by allowing the public vote to decide who stayed. As a result, Bad Lashes left the show and the inferior Girlband got to stay another week.

Simon said “I thought they were both shocking to be honest. I’m sending home Bad Lashes”. Cheryl said “I’ve got a lot of respect for both of you, but I’m sending home Girlband.” Danni also voted for Girlband, and Louis decided to let the public decide.

In a deadlock situation, the earlier public vote is referred to and the act with the least votes leaves. Unfortunately, the public voted more for Girlband and Bad Lashes are out on their ear! They can console themselves with the news that the wonderful Unconventionals got booted last year before they got a proper hearing from the public.

Girlband say that they intend to up their game next week and plan to avoid being in the bottom two in the next week.

Over to you folks, what’s the verdict on tonight’s result? Are you glad Bad Lashes are out and who would you prefer to have left tonight?