Rachel Crow (born January 23, 1998) is one of the twelve finalists in X Factor USA. She is in the Girls group, under judge Simon Cowell. Despite strong performances and a loyal fanbase, Crow was eliminated on December 8, 2011, finishing in
5th place. Like felllow contestant Drew before her, Crow's elimination caused an outrage because she was considered a possible frontrunner to win. It has also caused a debate amongst fans and critics over whether the show's miminum audition age of 12 should be raised. She had been offered a contract with Disney, but on February 22, 2012 it was announced that Crow had signed a television deal with Nickelodeon and a record deal with Columbia Records.