Posted Tuesday at 18:454 days Seconds from being consumed by a black hole after losing head-to-head battles in outer space, twelve artists have been scooped up by a passing spacecraft and given a lifeline. Not only that, but after waking aboard the spacecraft the twelve artists find themselves surrounded by not only the crew but the other artists that have already been eliminated from The Pop Factor in previous rounds and lost their place aboard Pop Fleet 26. Those artists have been preparing. Because now, it's time to put on a show to impress this spacecraft's crew. For three artists, they'll be dropped off at the nearest planet where Pop Fleet 26 have landed, one step closer to finding Lady BuzzJack, and putting on Live Shows in the hope that she hears our calls.Over the last six rounds we've sadly had to say goodbye to a number of artists, and twenty-three of them are on board this passing spacecraft with one more chance to perform and come swinging back into the competition. Precious space debris has been discovered, and the three winning artists will join together to make them form The Platinum Paije Rock of Hopes and Dreams to join Kelly Clarkson, ABBA, Florence + the Machine, Chappell Roan, David Bowie, Troye Sivan, HAIM, Atomic Kitten, Scissor Sisters, The Corrs, Nelly Furtado and Delta Goodrem at the Live Shows.How it works:Twenty-three of the eliminated artists will return to perform for the chance to earn their way back into The Pop Factor and aboard Pop Fleet 26.Once you've listened to all of the artists perform you should complete THIS form stating your five favourite performances.Each time an artist is voted for in the top five of one person's votes they will be awarded five (5) pieces of space debris if they are ranked 1st, four (4) pieces of space debris if they are ranked 2nd, down to one (1) piece of space debris if they are ranked 5th. The three artists that receive the most pieces of space debris when voting closes and therefore join together to form The Platinum Paije Rock of Hopes and Dreams will be escorted by this spacecraft to the planet where Pop Fleet 26 have landed for the Live Shows. The others... working slaves on this spacecraft for eternity.For those voting that are competing to regain their place in the competition, you must vote but you cannot vote for your own artist. Failure to vote by a competing artist will result in five pieces of space debris deduction from your final score.For those voting that are one of the top 12 artists already through to Live Shows, you too must also vote. Failure to vote by an artist already through to Live Shows will result in a 30 point deduction from your first Live Shows final score.As always, if you aren't participating in The Pop Factor with an artist you are more than welcome to vote too!When voting closes, the THREE artists with the most pieces of space debris required to form The Platinum Paije Rock of Hopes and Dreams will re-enter the competition. For the other twenty, you will be gone for good AND your identities will be revealed at last.Voting closes on Sunday 22 March 2026, 17:59 GMT0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223Standard list of entries:Fred again.., Romy & HAAi - Lights OutToni Braxton - Un-Break My HeartEric Saade - PopularConan Gray - Alley RoseAce of Base - The SignGeorge Michael - Careless WhisperThe 1975 - If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know)Girlicious feat. Sean Kingston - Still in LoveKesha - We R Who We RThe Weeknd feat. Daft Punk - I Feel It ComingNadia Oh - N. A. D. I. A. O. H.The Chicks - Top of the WorldFKA twigs - Two WeeksGuitarricadelafuente - AbcMarkus Riva - Ja Pasaule Šonakt ApstāsiesErasure - Rock Me Gently (Glen Nicholls & Nick Squires Remix)Ruel - Hard SometimesLiSA - oath signNik Kershaw - I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on MeBlondie - Call MeROSALÍA, Björk & Yves Tumor - BerghainShawn Mendes - In My BloodLily Allen - The Fear
Tuesday at 18:524 days I Feel It Coming… come through! ❤️ Call Me, The Fear, Berghain, The Sign, Careless Whisper, Unbreak My Heart…crazy.
Tuesday at 19:314 days So many have brought their best: Toni, Lily, ROSALIA, George, Ace of Base, Blondie, The Weeknd… and they’re just the ones I know!
Tuesday at 19:354 days This round is KILLLLLLERRR. Definitely glad we’ve got three going through.I’m not gonna say getting through this round is gonna be impossible to get out of because I know it’s POSSIBLE but… not holding my breath.If I’m here at all of course :)
Tuesday at 19:594 days 21 minutes ago, RobBot said:This round is KILLLLLLERRR. Definitely glad we’ve got three going through.I’m not gonna say getting through this round is gonna be impossible to get out of because I know it’s POSSIBLE but… not holding my breath.If I’m here at all of course :)Stop, don't say that it's impossible,'Cause I know it's possible
Tuesday at 20:154 days oh wow what a round, where does one even begin, just from a quick scan and in no way indicative of what I'll choose, great choices from The Weeknd, Lily, Ace Of Base, LiSA and definitely many others
Tuesday at 20:264 days What a stacked round. Great to have 3 acts progressing from this round now.It’s going to be brutal, just like last round.
Tuesday at 20:264 days Omg thanks for the playlist!!!I was driving to work and I danced (Fred), I cried (Toni), I laughed (Kesha), I felt nostalgic (Ace Of Base), and I sang from the top of my lungs (Rosalia )…I did all of that in one sitting!!!
Tuesday at 21:254 days I forgot to shout out the 1975's choice as well! I had that track on heavy rotation at few years ago so another one I know and love! Calum also itching to return with that Shawn pick!
Tuesday at 21:314 days 1 minute ago, Calum said:Seducing the competition with this pick xThat gif warrants an Ofcom complaint.
Tuesday at 21:374 days i wonder how many artists will get zero votes, seeing as we can only vote for five. Going to have to dish out some shock snubs here because there are songs I absolutely love by artists that haven't really been talked about much. I will listen tomorrow though as there are at least six songs I don't know. Edited Tuesday at 21:384 days by gooddelta
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