List of The X Factor finalists (season 3)

The third season of The X Factor will premiere on October 16, 2013. Twelve acts made it to the finals and are listed below.
== Boys ==
=== Brandon James ===
Brandon James (age 22) is a recent college graduate hoping to pursue his dream career as a singer. His audition song was "Adorn" by Miguel. 
=== Ethan McCoy ===
Ethan McCoy (age 17) grew up in the Nashville area with his musical parents. His audition song was "What Hurts the Most" by Shawn Davies. McCoy was the second act eliminated on October 23, 2013.
=== Leon Smith ===
Leon Smith (July 14, 1989) is a singer from New York City, New York. His audition song was "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol.
== Girls ==
=== Mia May ===
Mia May (age 20) was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She currently attends Chapman University in Los Angeles, California, majoring in music. Her audition song was "Who Knew" by Pink.
=== Jessie Smallwood ===
Jessie Smallwood (April 12, 1990) was born and raised in Warner Robins, Georgia. Her audition song was "Better Dig Two" by The Band Perry.
=== Trina ===
Trina (age 24) is an American rapper. She has attempted to break in the industry since the age of 16. In 2012, Trina appeared on the first season of Urban Star but was the first eliminated after a lewd performance drew criticism by both the judges and viewers. Her audition song was "Berzerk" by Eminem.
== Over 25s ==
=== Priyal Bahri ===
Priyal Bahri (age 26) is an American-born Indian singer. She intends to stay true to her roots by including Bollywood styles throughout her work. Bahri has aspirations to become the first major Indian recording artist. Her audition song was "Waiting for Tonight" by Jennifer Lopez.
=== Max Dawson ===
Max Dawson (age 27) was dared into auditioning for The X Factor. He has always had a passion for music and loves to DJ in his spare time. His audition song was "Wake Me Up" by Avicii.
=== Jade Melrose ===
Jade Melrose (age 30) is a country singer. She grew up in Alaska, but hopes to move to Nashville to pursue her musical career. Her audition song was "Little Sparrow" by Dolly Parton. Melrose was the first act eliminated on October 16, 2013.
== Groups ==
=== 5240 ===
5240 (ages 18-24) are a trio of sisters from California. Their audition song was "Closer" by Tegan and Sara. 5240 were the third act eliminated on October 30, 2013.
=== Exit Now ===
Exit Now (ages 16-18) consists of Adam, Josh, Ryan and Sean, four teenage best friends. Their audition song was "Pom Poms" by Jonas Brothers.
=== Sage ===
Sage (ages 19-23) formed in 2011. Their audition song was "Carried Away" by Passion Pit.