Simone Sherise Battle (June 17, 1989 – September 5, 2014) was an American actress and singer from Los Angeles, California. She was a finalist on The X Factor in 2011 and a member of the pop group G.R.L. Battle made her television debut in 2006, having small roles on shows including Zoey 101 and Everybody Hates Chris. In 2010, Battle was a background dancer in the Cali Swag District music video "Teach Me How to Dougie". In 2011, Battle auditioned for the American singing competition The X Factor in front of judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Cheryl Cole and L.A. Reid. Battle sang "When I Grow Up" by The Pussycat Dolls. After receiving three yes's from the judges, Battle had made it through to Bootcamp. She was mentored by Cowell after becoming one of the Top 32 finalists in the girls category. Battle was chosen to be part of the live shows with Melanie Amaro, Rachel Crow, Drew, and Tiah Tolliver. After making it to the top 17, Battle and Tolliver were eliminated from the girls category during the first week by Cowell. He had also noted Battle as being one of his favorite contestants that he has mentored. Upon Steve Jones announcement that she had been eliminated from the competition, Battle promoted the online release of her debut music video "He Likes Boys". In August 2012, Simone Battle was initially part of The Pussycat Dolls' proposed new line-up after their past members disbanded in 2010. Her admission to the group was revealed during the opening of the Pussycat Dolls Dollhouse at the Keating Hotel in San Diego. Robin Antin later announced on February 2013 that they would continue instead as the "next generation" of the Dolls as a group called G.R.L.