‘X Factor’ Duet of Destiny’s Child Hit Shocks Kelly Rowland

February 13, 2016 Destiny's Child, Entertainment, Kelly Rowland, Music, Television, the x factor

Alex and Sierra, the resident lovebirds on this season’s X Factor, took on Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name” on Wednesday night in front of the singing competition’s judge Kelly Rowland, who is one of the song’s original singers.

The soulful performance, which starts at 2:30 in the above video, impressed Rowland.

“I must admit I was not ready for that … I was really shocked, but you guys really, actually pulled that off,” Rowland told the duo during the judges’ critiques.

Destiny’s Child released “Say My Name” as a single in 2000, and it went on to win two Grammys for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group as well as Best R&B Song.

The pair also performed “Say Something” by A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera, which is currently No. 1 on the iTunes top songs chart:

Alex and Sierra’s version of “Say My Name” is No. 15 on the iTunes top songs chart.

Wednesday’s show on Fox featured the top six acts remaining in the competition. One act will go home on Thursday, leaving five to vie for the X Factor crown.

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13 Ways the ’90s Made a Comeback in 2013

1. Destiny’s Child shared a stage at the Superbowl.

However briefly.

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2. The sort-of surprise ‘N Sync reunion.

The boy band tried to deny it, but superfans’ reunion senses were tingling.

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3. Jesse and the Rippers performed on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

Complete with a kiss between Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky.

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4. Boy Meets World announced a spinoff is in the works.

With it, came the subsequent rush of Boy Meets World lists.

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5. R.L. Stein promised to bring back Fear Street.

Hopefully with absolutely no change to the classic ’90s cover art.

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6. Sarah Michelle Gellar returned to primetime TV on The Crazy Ones.

Yes, she came back briefly before, but we’re not going to talk about it.

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7. Tamagotchi announced that it’s making a comeback.

Soon you’ll be able to secretly feed your beloved digital pet ‘digital pet during meetings instead of math class.

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8. The Best Man released a sequel.

It’s been 14 years since the original, but better late than never.

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9. Britney Spears made a comeback, including a sing-along in Spring Breakers.

And all the real life Britney karaoke sessions it undoubtedly inspired.

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10. Everything about The To-Do List.

From the scrunchies to the Trapper Keeper.

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11. Backstreet’s back (again) with a new album and a nod in This is the End.

In heaven, Backstreet is always back.

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12. Your chambray shirt became relevant again.

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13. TLC released a documentary and Lil Mama filled in for the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.

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