X Factor results : Chris Rene

After last night's performance of "Superstar" by The Carpenters, infused with a hip-hop second verse, Rene was left to finally find out what the voting public thought of his hybrid stylings. And the results were good.

The verdict is in: Santa Cruz trash collector Chris Rene has advanced to the top 11 on the FOX hit "The X-Factor."

Along with 10 other competitors, Rene learned he was safe, alive to perform again next week. For groups InTENsity and The Stereo Hogzz, the news was less encouraging, as they were named as the bottom two vote-getters.

After a final vocal battle between the two, the four judges voted 3-1 to eliminate InTENsity from contention. Simon Cowell was the only judge to advocate for the ill-fated group.

Tune in next Wednesday at 8 p.m. to see Rene vie for a spot in the top 10.

Did you watch on Thursday night? Were you happy with the results? Tell us in the comments!