X Factor preview

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT: As visions of that $5 million record deal dance in their heads, finalists Josh Krajcik, Melanie Amaro and Chris Rene get their last shot to impress the voters with their final performances on The X Factor tonight. The winner will be revealed on tomorrow night’s two-hour finale, which will also feature Mariah Carey singing “a new hit,” whatever that may be. If you’re playing catch-up on the show, check out David Hinckley’s season one overview in the N.Y. Daily News, and Neil Genzlinger’s latest episode recap in the N.Y. Times. (12/21a)