X Factor - General Discussion

[laurouski]

Loved The McDonalds brothers last night! So glad there still in.

And i know she cant exactly help it, or do it any other way, but i hate Kerrys one arm dancing thing!

I know what you mean! And that annoying smirk also irritates me! So glad she's gone, I still don't think she would've got in if she wasn't disabled, she's nothing more than average.

She can walk on crutches so I don't know why she has to use the wheelchair every week. She KEEPS going on about her accident, and a couple of weeks ago there was an article about her in a magazine - she kept saying how she was never gonna win. I reckon she just wants the sympathy vote. :angry:

Hooray for the double eviction, otherwise she'd still be there. I liked Dionne, though. :(
I didn't in the auditions, or the bootcamp, but I warmed to her throughout the Live Stages.

I don't like Ashley, he seems too cocky and arrogant for my liking, his voice annoys me, and his hair makes him look like Sideshow Bob (from The Simpsons). :thumbsdow

I quite like Ray, but I wish he'd do something about his hair! This is the 21st Century, not the 1940's!

Leona has a really good voice, but she doesn't seem to have much of a personality, and she cries way too much!

I love Eton Rd, they are good entertainers and quite different to the other groups. Anthony's so cute, he's like a little old woman! :wub:

I do not like Ben at all, I'm not into that rock image. He's not exactly that great a singer.

I used to quite like Robert, but his jumping-about-thing has put me off. I agree with Simon, it IS verging on the desperate.

The MacDonald Brothers are a bit plain and boring, there's nothing that appealing about them.

There's something I don't like about Nikita, her voice is a bit squeaky when she sings, and she keeps going on about her mum. Don't get me wrong, it's really sad, but there's a time and a place.

:hmm: I think that's everyone..
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:D
Ashley to go next week!

[Mr Humphries]

I know what you mean! And that annoying smirk also irritates me! So glad she's gone, I still don't think she would've got in if she wasn't disabled, she's nothing more than average.

She can walk on crutches so I don't know why she has to use the wheelchair every week. She KEEPS going on about her accident, and a couple of weeks ago there was an article about her in a magazine - she kept saying how she was never gonna win. I reckon she just wants the sympathy vote. :angry:

Hooray for the double eviction, otherwise she'd still be there. I liked Dionne, though. :(
I didn't in the auditions, or the bootcamp, but I warmed to her throughout the Live Stages.

I don't like Ashley, he seems too cocky and arrogant for my liking, his voice annoys me, and his hair makes him look like Sideshow Bob (from The Simpsons). :thumbsdow

I quite like Ray, but I wish he'd do something about his hair! This is the 21st Century, not the 1940's!

Leona has a really good voice, but she doesn't seem to have much of a personality, and she cries way too much!

I love Eton Rd, they are good entertainers and quite different to the other groups. Anthony's so cute, he's like a little old woman! :wub:

I do not like Ben at all, I'm not into that rock image. He's not exactly that great a singer.

I used to quite like Robert, but his jumping-about-thing has put me off. I agree with Simon, it IS verging on the desperate.

The MacDonald Brothers are a bit plain and boring, there's nothing that appealing about them.

There's something I don't like about Nikita, her voice is a bit squeaky when she sings, and she keeps going on about her mum. Don't get me wrong, it's really sad, but there's a time and a place.

:hmm: I think that's everyone..
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Ashley to go next week!

You Go Girl ! You are totally right, I cant argue with a single statement you made!

Apart from I hate Ashley even more than you do

[Abigail]

Abba week next week! I rather like the Abba songs, annoyingly catchy.

Why were some of the acts allowed to wear jeans last night? That really annoyed me, it should have been suits and evening dresses.

My mum has a theory on why Anthony from Eton Road looks "wierd" as Simon puts it. She recons his has aisian in him. If you look at his eyes close up they look like chinese, japanese etc.. and his face is rather flat like asian people's are. Apparantly you only get that sort of look in men through the mother.

I had a thought, if two acts were evicted last night will that make the series a week shorter as usually only one act is evicted each week? Or will there just be one less person in the final?

[samantha nixon]

aww laura how can you not like kerry i am so upset that she has gone she was my favourite and i wanted her to win as she was a lot better than quite a few of the singers on there including ashley and he stayed!

and on saturday night us and stacey was saying that ashley looked like sideshow bob

[SarahWakefield]

Kerry was never going to win. In my opinion she looked like a really bitchy person!

Soooo glad Ashley stayed.

[laurouski]

You Go Girl ! You are totally right, I cant argue with a single statement you made!

Apart from I hate Ashley even more than you do

LOL! :rotfl:

Why, thank you. :D
Well, every week I hate him more and more, so just give it time.. :p


Sam, maybe she was a lot better than some of the other singers (although still average I think..), but there are better singers than her too. Leona for one. And Leona's also fresher, prettier and nowhere near as irritating.

Nah, I'm never gonna be persuaded, I just didn't find her very likable at all. AND, she had the most annoying face..

Rant over.. :o

[Mr Humphries]

One thing is for sure, that Abba week is going to catch an awful lot of people out because there songs are so hard to copy thats why its not done. Ray will never cope, neither will Ashley, or Ben to be honest

[Katy]

after last show Im amazed with Ray. he was so good, not only the singing but the performance on the whole was all good.

I really dont know who will win as like has been said before no one stands out like last year.

[Siobhan]

I can see Ashley going this week. he seems to have a problem singing songs he doesn't like.. I notice that in the auditions (boot camp when Simon gave him the George Micheal song) and again this week with the swing song

Ben was fantastic this week and I was very surprised with the MacDonald bros... Sharon must be gutted she has 2 gone in the one week

[Katy]

i know poor sharon, i didnt actually think Dionne was that bad, obviously she wasnt a publc favourite with bing in the bottom two alot.

[Siobhan]

i know poor sharon, i didnt actually think Dionne was that bad, obviously she wasnt a publc favourite with bing in the bottom two alot.

Dionne is a good singer but like you said, she is not the publics favourite.. McD bros are not the greatest and they make it every week

[Katy]

they suprised me on saturday actually. I think they could stay in a long time, abit like the conway sisters last year.

[Siobhan]

For next week ABBA set, if I was to pick songs for people I would get
Eton Road to do Fernando
MacD bros - Take a chance on me
Leona - Dancing queen
Ben - a rock version of Waterloo

now that would be fun

[Jessie Wallace]

Ray was totally awsome this week, loved him, he stole the show for me.
Glad Dione gone, but wish mac.Bro's went or Ashley, don't like either.

[Chris_2k11]

Why oh why are the MacDonald Bro's still there, that's what I want to know.

[Siobhan]

Why oh why are the MacDonald Bro's still there, that's what I want to know.

they have the scottish backing and now with Kerry gone there is only Nikita and them from Scotland so they will stay there for a good while..

completely changed my opinion of Ashley.. he messed up big time on Saturday and he appears very very arogant

[laurouski]

I'm glad this weeks theme is ABBA because..

A) Their songs are groovy. :D
B) It will probably catch some of my least faves out, like Ashley and Ben.

[Mr Humphries]

I'm glad this weeks theme is ABBA because..

A) Their songs are groovy. :D
B) It will probably catch some of my least faves out, like Ashley and Ben.

That is the best thing about this week, it is going to sort out the men for the boys or ladies from the Girls !

Role On Saturday

[samantha nixon]

siobhna i agree with you that asley is arrogant i also tink ra is aswell as being big headed lol
and i like some of the abba songs so i think it will be good and bjorn is gonna be on it

[laurouski]

That is the best thing about this week, it is going to sort out the men for the boys or ladies from the Girls !

LOL.. yup!


siobhna i agree with you that asley is arrogant i also tink ra is aswell as being big headed lol
and i like some of the abba songs so i think it will be good and bjorn is gonna be on it

Really? I don't think Ray's that bad. :searchme:
And do you mean Bjorn as in Bjorn Ulvacus? From ABBA?

For a second there I thought you meant Bjork! :rotfl:

:D

[tammyy2j]

Dionne had the best voice of all the contestants can't believe she went but she wasn't liked by the public since she was in the bottom every week. I really hope they get some young current performers helping the contestants soon. Ashley needs to go he is too arrogant. I'm glad Kerry went she didn't have a great voice and mentioned her disabilty too often. I hope Nikita or Eton Road wins.

[samantha nixon]

Really? I don't think Ray's that bad. :searchme:
And do you mean Bjorn as in Bjorn Ulvacus? From ABBA?

For a second there I thought you meant Bjork! :rotfl:

:D

ray is big headed lol
and yep thats what it said in the paper bjorn from abba

[myvoice]

I really hope Eton Road do "Does you mother know?" this saturday. It would really suit them because it's cheeky n fun with lots of harmonies. I want uptempo numbers with naughty lyrics but I have an awful feeling Louis will give them something more "obvious".

[Abigail]

Does anybody know if its a double eviction or anything like that this week?

[samantha nixon]

dont think so, i think it was just a one of

[Mr Humphries]

From The Sun - By ALISON MALONEY - November 04, 2006

ANDY ABRAHAM has slammed the X Factor judges for letting their acts down.

The former finalist believes that Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne choose the wrong song for the contestants.

"I think some of the elements of the 'X Factor' this year are not as good as last year,” said the ex binman.

"Being a themed series may not work so well and some of the songs are not working. The acts that have made it on must have good voices, but I don't think this is necessarily coming across on the show this year."

Andy, who has just released his second album Soul Man, also said the contestants were dull.

"We had so many personalities last year like Chico and Brenda. Shayne was the teen idol, and I was the soul man. There are just not as many personalities this year."

[Mr Humphries]

From: The Sun - By DEREK ROBINS - November 04, 2006

THE X FACTOR singer Ben Mills fears that singing Abba in tomorrow’s show could be the end of his talent show dream.

Ben, 26, who will tackle SOS, said: “When I heard it was Abba week, I thought my time was up. I’m quite versatile but I was worried that Abba could be a challenge too far. My body just seems to be rejecting Abba.”

However, Abba’s Bjorn Ulvaeus has been very impressed by the raspy singing of the Joe Cocker soundalike.

Bjorn, who has been hosting a workshop for the wannabes, said: “They were all good singers, but if I had to pick someone from today, it would be Ben actually

[Mr Humphries]

From: The Sun - By DEREK ROBINS - November 04, 2006

THE X FACTOR’s Eton Road and The MacDonald Brothers have been at war over Abba song Fernando.

Louis Walsh decided that the MacDonalds should sing the hit in Saturday’s show, which has made Eton Road’s Anthony Hannah very angry.

An X Factor spokeswoman said: “Anthony has been singing Fernando for years and he was devastated that Louis chose that song for the MacDonalds

“Despite Anthony’s pleas, Louis wouldn’t change his mind, leaving it to the vocal coaches to calm Anthony down and get him to learn to love his song.

"Craig and Brian MacDonald are nervous as Louis has warned them that, should they fall into the bottom two, there will be no safety net for them.

"They and Louis know that until they win round Simon Cowell and Sharon Osbourne the sing-off will not help them."

Eton Road will now perform Does Your Mother Know. Ben Miller will sing SOS; Robert Allen, Take A Chance On Me; Ashley McKenzie, The Winner Takes It All; Nikittta Angus, Dancing Queen; Leona Lewis, Chiquitita; and Raymond Quinn, Waterloo.

This is going to be the best week, Leona has a great song althout I would have would have thought that Dancing Queen would be better for her, as do the MacDoanalds and Eton Road, but the rest are going to come so unstuck, and Ashley won't remember his words and will never hit the high notes.

Ashley to Go ! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[SarahWakefield]

Nooooooo not Ashley to go!

:nono:

[Johnny Allen]

Leonna singing Chiquitta is a excellent choice, and I can see Eton Road doing justice to Does your mother know. Rob will probably do well as well though I hope he remains calm.

Mr Humphries Im with you Ashley to go- just to shut Simon up- as much as I love him I want one of his acts to go now.

[Jessie Wallace]

Leonna singing Chiquitta is a excellent choice, and I can see Eton Road doing justice to Does your mother know. Rob will probably do well as well though I hope he remains calm.

Mr Humphries Im with you Ashley to go- just to shut Simon up- as much as I love him I want one of his acts to go now.

Who the heck is Rob? :searchme: Or do you mean Robert?

[laurouski]

Who the heck is Rob? :searchme: Or do you mean Robert?
I think he probably does mean Robert..
Especially since he is so hyper.

I hope this week does mean the end of Ben's musical dream, or whatever, though. Ashley can go another week. I want Ben to go now, because there might not be another week where he can't handle the theme, and people seem to like him, for some reason. :searchme:

[Jessie Wallace]

I hope this week does mean the end of Ben's musical dream, or whatever, though. Ashley can go another week. I want Ben to go now, because there might not be another week where he can't handle the theme, and people seem to like him, for some reason. :searchme:

I don't think there is a chance of Ben going, he is loved too much, including me. He is favourite to win mty dear, so he won't go this early on.

[laurouski]

I don't think there is a chance of Ben going, he is loved too much, including me. He is favourite to win mty dear, so he won't go this early on.
Ah well, I can dream..
:D

*Sigh*
Ashley to go, then.

[xCharliex]

I am soooo annoyed!! Louis only voted Ash out because Simon had all his acts left, its so petty!!
Why the hell are the McDougal brothers still there for? can someone even explain to me why they were even put through in the first place?!?!

[Jessie Wallace]

I am soooo annoyed!! Louis only voted Ash out because Simon had all his acts left, its so petty!!

Why would he have put him through last week if that was the case. He just likes Robert more, which is totally understandable, coz Ashleys best moment in the whole show was his first audition, he's got worse and worse ever since.
Simon's just shown what he is really like by spitting his dumming out and storming off the show, just coz he didn't get his own way.

[Sherbs]

Well the X-Factor (or should it be known as Fix-Factor) has dropped to an all time low.

Louis voted ash out simply because it was simons act, no ifs or buts.

Its the same old same old, and i wonder what the final week will be, hmmmmm let me think.......one of each judges acts left.......yawn!

How can louis sit there, say all that great stuff about ash, how is a natural star, has that something special, then say robert is...ummm....passionate.....and then vote ash off.

I have said since it started its all a fix, always has been, always will be.

Maybe everyone should stop voting all together, not that it would make a difference.

Nobody knows the figures for voting, so they can easily be fiddled.

This show is poor, fake, and so fabricated.

It should be pulled off our screens once and for all.
:thumbsdow

[Jessie Wallace]

Well the X-Factor (or should it be known as Fix-Factor) has dropped to an all time low.

Louis voted ash out simply because it was simons act, no ifs or buts.

Its the same old same old, and i wonder what the final week will be, hmmmmm let me think.......one of each judges acts left.......yawn!

How can louis sit there, say all that great stuff about ash, how is a natural star, has that something special, then say robert is...ummm....passionate.....and then vote ash off.

I have said since it started its all a fix, always has been, always will be.

Maybe everyone should stop voting all together, not that it would make a difference.

Nobody knows the figures for voting, so they can easily be fiddled.

This show is poor, fake, and so fabricated.

It should be pulled off our screens once and for all.
:thumbsdow

Don't watch it then, sorry it annoy's me when people just complain about fixing, it happen on here last year, yet ever still tune's into watch it :rolleyes:

[JJtheJetPlane]

I am soooo annoyed!! Louis only voted Ash out because Simon had all his acts left, its so petty!!
Why the hell are the McDougal brothers still there for? can someone even explain to me why they were even put through in the first place?!?!

ITS THE MACDONALD BROTHERS NOT THE MACDOUGAL BROTHERS.Your as bad as Simon.I think its very disrespectable to deliberetly say their name wrong.It is disrespectable for them, for their family,for anyone with MacDonald as a 2nd name and to the scottish people.

When i hear the name MacDonald i automatically assume their scottish because its a scottish sounding name.I'm scottish and i would love to have a scottish sounding name like that and it upsets me wen simon deliberetly says their name wrong.And i hope im not the only one who thinks that.

I know im rambling on but it really annoys me.I also think they are doing brilliantly.They are getting better each week because thats what the competition is about.I thought the guitar was perfect.If it was complicted then it would make the abba song sound wrong.So i think simon is wrong.

I also dont take his comments about him seriously and i dont think many other people do.He says the same thing every week he's like a doll with a string on the back.

Im soz my comment is soooooo long its just i feel that they should be given a chance.And i will continue voting for them and im sure scotland and the rest of the uk will too. x x x

P.S. Louis didnt get rid of Ash because he has 4 acts left.Your the one whos petty.He voted him off because Rob is better.I hated ashleys voice it was flat sounding.Rob gives energy to his songs and can sing a wider range.Your a diva like simon.at least 3 of his acts will go eventually so get over it!!!!!!!

[Pinkbanana]

Why would he have put him through last week if that was the case. He just likes Robert more, which is totally understandable, coz Ashleys best moment in the whole show was his first audition, he's got worse and worse ever since.
Simon's just shown what he is really like by spitting his dumming out and storming off the show, just coz he didn't get his own way.

Its the first Sat Ive actually been in to watch the full show since the auditions, and I have to say the overall quality of the acts isnt brilliant - why are those scottish bros there for a start?! However I thought Robert was better than Ashley, and can see where Louis was coming from when he put Robert through.

I agree that Simon was just spitting his dummy out because he is a sore loser and it will also guarantee him and HIS show some publicity in the Sunday papers tomorrow!

[Sherbs]

Don't watch it then, sorry it annoy's me when people just complain about fixing, it happen on here last year, yet ever still tune's into watch it :rolleyes:

Dont reply or read it then.

Annoys me when people complain about posts and yet still have to post a reply.

Poy, Kettle, Black! :wall:

[Sherbs]

Ooops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pot* Even :(

[Jessie Wallace]

Dont reply or read it then.

Annoys me when people complain about posts and yet still have to post a reply.

Poy, Kettle, Black! :wall:

It's called a chat forum for a reason! :rolleyes:

I can't help but read it, you posted in a thread i read, as i enjoy the show. And i'll reply and stick up for the show as i do enjoy it, and like you have an opinion too.

[Jessie Wallace]

Ooops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pot* Even :(

Erm to save you getting an alert, just to let you know that you can edit for own post's, so if you make a missatke it can be corrected :)

[Sherbs]

I also enjoy the show, i love watching the acts.

I wont stop watching it just cos its fixed.

Just means i am not daft enough to waste hard earned money voting when it wont make the slightest bit of difference, as the general public are not the ones who get to choose who leave each week!

[xCharliex]

THE MCDOUGAL BROTHERS!!! I can call them that if i want to!! Im part Scottish, whether its disrespectful or not i dont give two hoots, they are absolutely rubbish, they are making a mockery of themselves! and to their country IMO!

Yeah Robert is a fab singer but he aint gonna win, Ash had more chance of winning over him. Im not a huge fan of either but Ash was far more unique and different! Ill always back Simon anyway the guy knows what his talking about far more than Louis!

[Sherbs]

Erm to save you getting an alert, just to let you know that you can edit for own post's, so if you make a missatke it can be corrected :)

Thanks :) for that information, didn't know.

[Jessie Wallace]

Yeah Robert is a fab singer but he aint gonna win, Ash had more chance of winning over him. Im not a huge fan of either but Ash was far more unique and different! Ill always back Simon anyway the guy knows what his talking about far more than Louis!

If Ashley stood more chance of winning why was he in the bottom 2 for two weeks in a row?
I'm usually on Simon's side, but at the moment, he has his head so far up his own rear end he can't see the day light.

[Jessie Wallace]

Just means i am not daft enough to waste hard earned money voting when it wont make the slightest bit of difference, as the general public are not the ones who get to choose who leave each week!

I never vote, i'm happy to just screem at the tv on the final night! lol


Thanks :) for that information, didn't know.

Your welcome :D

[Mr Humphries]

Ashley Deserved to go talent or no talent you can get to big for your boots and he did, he was out of order with his remarks too. He is talented but he is not X-FACTOR !!!

Kate did not look happy tonight and there was so much tension and I have to say it was down to Simon

Simon I respect so much but tonight he acted like a Kid and was vile !

I personally love The MacDonald Brothers ! The worse thing you can do is hate an act because they will just end up staying longer !

[Sherbs]

Personally, i think there are 2 acts worse than Ash & Robert who stayed.

Ray is nothing more than a Stage Musical singer, not pop star material in any way.

Good voice none the less, but simply not a pop star.

The McDonald brothers are absolute rubbish, they really are, not great singers, not performers, and in all honesty, i too can not quite see how they got this far.

[Sherbs]

If there is to be a next series, i think they should change the judges.

Sharon has no right to be there what so ever.

What has she ever done in the music industry, apart from marry ozzy!
She is simply there to cause the arguments with Simon & Louis.

Louis should also go if he can not vote simply on someones talent, rather than to wind up his opposing number.

I don't favour Simon over the others, but he simply tells it like it is, he tells the truth.
He doesn't get peoples hopes up like the other 2 do.

[JJtheJetPlane]

THE MCDOUGAL BROTHERS!!! I can call them that if i want to!! Im part Scottish, whether its disrespectful or not i dont give two hoots, they are absolutely rubbish, they are making a mockery of themselves! and to their country IMO!

Yeah Robert is a fab singer but he aint gonna win, Ash had more chance of winning over him. Im not a huge fan of either but Ash was far more unique and different! Ill always back Simon anyway the guy knows what his talking about far more than Louis!

If you dont give two hoots about being disrespectfull then you dont put a very good image on the scots.Im not saying you cant call them that im just saying that its very disrespectful.

[xCharliex]

If you dont give two hoots about being disrespectfull then you dont put a very good image on the scots.Im not saying you cant call them that im just saying that its very disrespectful.

But im not being direspectful in a spiteful mannor! i have a scottish history im not scottish myself but scottish, english, irish whatever, im not saying they are rubbish because they are scottish, my surname is scottish like theres, im just saying they are pure...........ssshhhh..............rubbish!! they should not be in the comp

[JJtheJetPlane]

But im not being direspectful in a spiteful mannor! i have a scottish history im not scottish myself but scottish, english, irish whatever, im not saying they are rubbish because they are scottish, my surname is scottish like theres, im just saying they are pure...........ssshhhh..............rubbish!! they should not be in the comp

I respect your opinion and im sorry if you felt i was picking on you.I dont want to make people vote the way im voting or have the same views as me.I just wanted to put across my opinion.If i have upset or annoyed you in any way please accept my apology. x x x

[xCharliex]

I respect your opinion and im sorry if you felt i was picking on you.I dont want to make people vote the way im voting or have the same views as me.I just wanted to put across my opinion.If i have upset or annoyed you in any way please accept my apology. x x x

Lol of course you havent upset me, everyone is entitled to their opinion, its absolutely fine, no hard feelings, its only a tv show haha, its cool x

[JJtheJetPlane]

Lol of course you havent upset me, everyone is entitled to their opinion, its absolutely fine, no hard feelings, its only a tv show haha, its cool x

Good Good.Your right its just a tv show.Im so happy i didnt upset you. x x x

[EE Rocks]

Good god. I will have to vote with the remote if X-factor stays like this. This years is soo crap Imo, it is soo hard to pick a fave.....most of them are rubbish. This abba theme was crap, i wish they'd give up on these 'Themes'. I'll give it one more go next week, but is it any wonder SCD is beating it in the ratings?:mad: :rolleyes:

[CrazyLea]

Meh poor Ashley :( I'm sorry but, even though I liked him, I admit he wasn't that great today, but to be honest, The Mcdonalds were totally worse, and I feel they should have gone, or at least been in the bottom 2. Rob deffo shouldn't have. But out of Rob and Ash, the right decision was made.

[CrazyLea]

but is it any wonder SCD is beating it in the ratings

Is it?? I thought X Factor was winning.. I for one love X Factor this year ^_^

[SarahWakefield]

LOUIS WALSH NEEDS SHOOTING!! :angry:

[Lindy]

At last the annyoing one has gone, perfect result, well done Louis.
Simons, he's to grow up and stop acting like a spoilt brat.

[Mr Humphries]

Sooo please he has gone ! The Right One Last Night.

Biggest disappointment of the Night was Simon refusing to go on the Xtra-Factor after The Result. I really really respected Simon, but I he lost that last night, why the man just can't admit that he back to wrong person! Best bit is that Next Week Ray will go !

[Mr Humphries]

ASH AXED BY LOUIS
SIMON Cowell branded Louis Walsh "spiteful" for booting Ashley McKenzie off the X Factor last night in revenge for losing two of his own three acts.

Last week Louis saved Ashley, telling viewers he had huge star potential.

But last night he used his deciding vote to axe the singer ahead of hospital clerk Robert Allen. Simon said: "Louis has been very spiteful."

Ashley, 20, nephew of boxing champions Duke and Winston McKenzie, told Louis: "You've kicked out the best singer for your own advantage."

Source: The Sunday Mirror 05.11.06

This is why Ashley deserved to go because he thought he was the Dog's Bits and he simply wasn't! How can he say he is the Best Singer?

[Sam-Elle]

thank god/louis, ash went last night...i couldnt stand him much longer.

[Pinkbanana]

ASH AXED BY LOUIS
SIMON Cowell branded Louis Walsh "spiteful" for booting Ashley McKenzie off the X Factor last night in revenge for losing two of his own three acts.

Ashley, 20, nephew of boxing champions Duke and Winston McKenzie, told Louis: "You've kicked out the best singer for your own advantage."



Im glad the deluded sod went last night........what an arrogant comment to make - claiming to be the best singer!!!! I mean if he had got his head out of this **** last week, and learned his lines properly and not got soooo cocky (thinking he was safe) then he might still be there. I think his attitude let him down. Poor Louis, is being used as the fall guy. He was right to kick him out of the show and Simon needs to get a grip on reality too!!!

[Layne]

Ashley deserved to go. I personally don't like him, he is too cocky and full of himself. And i didn't really like his voice, although i'll admit he was good, I love Robert though, i think he is a more round performer that ashley is. I would of done the same as louis in his position.
Eton Rd and Ray i think were amazing last night, both gave great performances.
Don't like The Mcdonald brothers, but obviously someone does as they keep getting in ecah week :rolleyes:

Simon was so smug, petty and rude last night. He is just being a sore loser.
It does annoy me how the judges say things just to spite each other, :rolleyes: Its meant to be about the contestants, Louis was right last night when he said to Simon it wasn't all about him.
And i don't know if Louis did vote Ashley off last night just out of spite, fair enough he kept him in last week but that was out of Ashleh and Kerry, Karry and Robert are completly different. I think that rtobert's performance last night was really good and better than Ashleys.
It wouldn't suprise me though if we get a single out of Ashley within a year :rolleyes:

[Katy]

Ashley wasnt star material, not many of them, are actually this year. Last year there were so many big personalitys and even the year before which had that young girl in it was it cassie and Tabby. They could sing and perform. I dont know what it is about this year but its just not apealed to me. Bring back Pop Idol and ant and dec. SCD every week for me, usually id watch a repeat but every time i flick over its someone poor. Those brotheres have got to go. THey aredreadful.

[meicclebabe]

what is the theame for neek week anybody know?

[laurouski]

OK, everyone has made so many comments that I wanna reply to, so I'm not even gonna bother quoting.

1) To all those people who said that Louis voted out Ashley only for his own advantage, you really need to get a grip. Just because YOU think he was better doesn't mean he IS better, or that Louis should have kept him in, or that Louis deliberately kicked him out to get one over on Simon. A lot of people preferred Robert, he was better tonight, and he seemed to want it a lot more.

2) If he's as good as you seem to think, why has he been in the bottom two.. :hmm: 3 weeks running? I can't remember if that's right, I have a bad memory, but he has been in the bottom two lots of times! I was in a room full of people last night, watching the results, they all said they wanted Ash to go, and you should have heard the cheers when he did! I personally think he was pretty, well, crap.. Also, such an arrogant little *beep*! I thought he was in the first place (I said in my posts), but his comments last night just confirmed it. Who the hell does he think he is, saying he only went because Louis wanted to win?!

3) Just because you don't get your own way, doesn't mean you need to spit your dummies out, and accuse it of being fixed. :nono:

:hmm: I feel like there's something else I wanted to say..

But anyways, I used to respect Simon, he usually tells people if they're rubbish, unlike the other two, but he is really starting to get on my nerves. Like last night, when he said Ashley was 'fantastic'. To me, that just seemed so obvious that he was just saying it because Ashley was his act. And the way he says things really annoys me, too, like his opinion is the only one that matters, and after that everyone's opinions are pointless.

And I also used to think Sharon was a waste of space, but she hasn't annoyed me as much this year. I think if anyone needs to go it's Simon, he's great in the auditions, like I said, he's the most honest judge, but when it comes to the live stages he gets too big for his boots, and disregards everyone else and their opinions, especially Louis. But we all know that's never gonna happen..

Sorry for the rant.. :D

[Lindy]

I agree with most of that, the only part i don't really is the Sharon part. She is what makes the X-Factor for me.

[laurouski]

I agree with most of that, the only part i don't really is the Sharon part. She is what makes the X-Factor for me.
I do like Sharon, and I think some on the comments she makes (especially in the auditions) are hilarious, I just find it annoying when she puts old women who can't sing a note through, and people like that. And also the fact that she seems unable to give any criticism or negative comments.

But, each to their own, and all that..

[emma_strange]

Yaaaay McDonald Brothers are still in!

I really love them!

[x Amby x]

One question- Why the hell are the MacDonald Bros still in? :eek: i dont understand! they are so rubbish! I dont think that Ashley should have gone last night because i felt that there were more people who were worse than him like The MacDonald Bros and Nikitta! But im glad Robert was saved!!!!!! he was brill why wa she in the bottom 2?? I love Eton Road last night loved Simon's comment: "How camp was that" lol

[Johnny Allen]

LOUIS WALSH NEEDS SHOOTING!! :angry:

he does not, the best decision by a country mile, not only was he right to ditch the out of tune and bland Ashley but it made great television and was absolutely hilarious, well done Louis I say. Him and Simon arguing all night was the better then the acts singing Louis 'I won the show last year' speech was genius. I do love Simon but he was a bad loser and must be tone death if he thought Ashley was great, the guy dances like a puppet, has nothing special about him and isnt a great performer at all.

Eton Road were excellent last night, I liked Ben's performance too. I even liked the McDonald brother (MCdoodle, :rotfl: ). We might as well cut to the final 3 though we all know its going to be Eton Road, Ben and Leonna.

[laurouski]

LOL.. I love Eton Rd too. I thought it was cute the way they all had a subtle bit of red in their outfits (except the blond one who had bright red trousers..). Anthony's so adorable! When all of the others are dancing he's just standing their doing the wrong thing, looking way out of his depth! He's so sweet, and at least he's not as horrible to look at now he's put a bit of weight on (he looks like he has, anyway).

But I think it would've been a bit unfair if Nikitta was in the bottom two just for one nights bad performance, when other acts have been bad consistently (like I think Ashley's been bad for most of the weeks).
The MacDonald Bros.. well, I don't really have an opinion of them 'cause I don't think they've been off-key or anything like that, just plain and boring, but they seem like such nice guys that I can't bring myself to insult 'em! :D
I HATE Ben so much! Him to go next week! I doubt he will, though.. :(

[laurouski]

the guy dances like a puppet

Do you mean that weird thing he does with his hands..? I thought that looked pretty ridiculous, too.

[Johnny Allen]

Do you mean that weird thing he does with his hands..? I thought that looked pretty ridiculous, too.

yeah I do, I mean what the hell is that all about?

[laurouski]

yeah I do, I mean what the hell is that all about?
Who knows..
But then, that boy is just weird looking in every aspect. His hideous hair, for one thing. Not only is it just plain horrible, but it's too big for his body - makes him look like a lollipop. And he's obsessed with pearls. I for one am never going to change my mind - pearls are for girls! :rolleyes:

[Chris_2k11]

Watched the omnibus today and I just can't believe the yawnfest brothers are still there. I really can't get my head around it.

Quite surprised Ashley went, i'd have much rather Robert had left. :thumbsdow Did you see Simon's face at the end!! :ninja:

[myvoice]

Can I just say, I LOVE ETON ROAD!!!! They are sooooo fab. I can't help but smile when they are on stage and Anthony is adorable. I love the way he always seems to be in a little world of his own whilst the others are all dancing around him. Also how amazing were the Dorothy shoes?!?!?

[laurouski]

I love the way he always seems to be in a little world of his own whilst the others are all dancing around him.

LOL! That's EXACTLY what I was saying yesterday! :D He's so cute! It was really noticable yesterday, when all of the others were clappong their hands and he was just standing their doing nothing.

[SarahWakefield]

But anyways, I used to respect Simon, he usually tells people if they're rubbish, unlike the other two, but he is really starting to get on my nerves. Like last night, when he said Ashley was 'fantastic'. To me, that just seemed so obvious that he was just saying it because Ashley was his act. And the way he says things really annoys me, too, like his opinion is the only one that matters, and after that everyone's opinions are pointless.


Simon dosent always stick up for his acts though....Last night he said Nikkita wasnt that good! And last year he got rid of one of his own acts!

[Mr Humphries]

Source: The Sun 06.11.03

Cowell fury over camp jibe

SIMON Cowell has hit back at rival X Factor judge Louis Walsh after the pair traded “gay” taunts.

Simon, 47, sparked the row after telling Louis he had a “massive unfair advantage” during the camp ABBA-themed night on Saturday.

Louis then dedicated Eton Road’s performance of ABBA hit Does Your Mother Know to Simon, joking: “Simon, does your mother know . . . you’re out?”

The spat worsened when Louis gave Simon’s act Ashley McKenzie the boot. Simon refused to go on ITV2’s The Xtra Factor, locking himself in his dressing room.

Last night he said: “I called him spiteful because he used something personal against me to affect someone’s career and I don’t think that’s acceptable.

“Louis’ behaviour was a joke. His decision was purely spiteful and tactical. Now the viewers won’t get to see Ashley at his best — because Louis felt like being spiteful.”

Louis, 54, called Simon’s non-appearance on The Xtra Factor “unprofessional and childish”.

Yesterday he refused to be drawn into whether he had questioned Simon’s sexuality.

He said: “My retort to him was Does Your Mother Know? I’m just leaving that open. I’m not going anywhere with that one. That’s all I’m saying.”


FLAMING BRILLIANT, THIS IS WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THE X-FACTOR, AND YOU HAVE TO SAY THERE IS NO SMOKING WITHOUT FIRE, AND SIMON WOULD NOT SAY ANYTHING BAD ABOUT ASHLEY :hmm: :hmm: :hmm: :hmm: MAYBE MR COOL LIKES A BIT OF YOU KNOW ! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Mr Humphries]

X FACTOR favourite Anthony Hannah was left speechless after Cherie Blair told him off in public.

The PM’s wife met the Eton Road singer at a glitzy awards bash last week and mocked his spiky hairdo.

Cherie shocked onlookers by telling embarrassed Anthony, 17: “If you were my son you wouldn’t be allowed to leave the house looking like that.”

One onlooker said: “It was a pretty rich thing to say, given how Cherie is hardly known for her fashion sense.

“She’s often pictured looking dreadful. And as for the comment about her son, well you only need to look at some of the pictures of Euan Blair to know that’s blatantly not true.

“That goatee he often has is far more ridiculous than Anthony’s hair.”

Anthony, who performed in stunning red shoes on Saturday, told ITV2 show The Xtra Factor: “She made me feel so small. If it was Kate Moss I might have taken her advice.”

He later told pals: “I was a bit stunned so I didn’t say anything. But what I really wanted to say to her was ‘likewise’.”

Cherie ... would never let her son leave the house looking scruffy

VETERAN crooner Julio Iglesias will be next week’s guest coach — as predicted by TV Biz. Louis Walsh said: “They won’t be ancient ballads, we’re choosing songs from recent years.”

[Mr Humphries]

Source: The Mirror 06.11.06 EXCLUSIVE: OOOH, GET THEM!

Louis and Simon in furious bust-up over gay insults on X Factor
By Fiona Cummins Showbiz Reporter

SIMON Cowell and Louis Walsh had a blazing row after slinging gay insults at each other during X Factor's first live show.

Bodyguards had to pull the feuding judges apart seconds after the cameras stopped rolling.

Cowell later stormed off the set without telling anyone, snubbing ITV2 spin-off The Xtra Factor.

Walsh was furious at personal jibes by Simon in which he said he had "a massive unfair advantage" during a "camp" Abba night.


He then hit back: "Simon, this song is dedicated to you... it's called Does Your Mother Know."


An X Factor insider said: "It was a humdinger of a row. You could cut the atmosphere with a knife.


"Louis was seething. He was screaming at Simon about how he is so smug and he had gone too far with the personal attacks.


"Simon's bodyguard Big Tony had to step between them because it got so heated. We all thought Louis was going to deck him."


The judges composed themselves for the results show, which saw Simon's act Ashley McKenzie and Sharon Osbourne's contender Robert Allen in the bottom two.


The insider went on: "Host Kate Thornton was told not to dwell too much on their comments in case it kicked off again.


"Simon was urging Louis not to get rid of Ashley and he was absolutely livid when he sent him home. Simon packed up his stuff and walked out of the building without speaking to anyone.


"When The Xtra Factor started, no one was even aware he left." Sharon called Cowell but their conversation did not go well.


The source went on: "She really laid into him about how he was becoming too personal, particularly when he deliberately called the MacDonald Brothers by the wrong name. She said he had overstepped the mark and was vicious.


"But Simon insisted he'd done nothing wrong - and hung up."


Yesterday, Cowell, 47, defended his actions - and branded Walsh "petty and vindictive".


Asked if he regretted his personal attacks on Louis, he told the Mirror: "No, I think he would have voted Ashley out anyway.


"I think the public cares more about my opinion than his.


"I'm angry because I thought Ashley was very good and don't believe he should have gone.


"I was annoyed because I don't believe you should be tactical when you vote in this show. I would even kick my own acts out, if necessary.


"In the real world, if Louis was given the choice of working with someone like Ashley or Robert, there wouldn't be a second's hesitation. He'd take on Ashley.


"He knew that Ashley had a much, much better chance of going forward in the show. I called him spiteful because he used something personal against me to affect someone's career and I don't think that is acceptable."


Asked why he did not want to appear on The Xtra Factor, he replied: "I wasn't interested. I would have regretted what I'd have said and it wasn't worth it.


"I'll be having words with him in my office. I want a quiet word. I'll give him a reality check."


But Louis, 54, hit back at Cowell yesterday, calling him "childish and silly". Referring to his personal attack on Simon, he said: "My retort to him was Does Your Mother Know? I'm just leaving that open. I'm not going anywhere with that one. That's all I'm saying."


He added: "I had to keep Robert. He's passionate, he cares and he always delivers.


"Ashley wasn't right. He looked great but he was in the bottom two two weeks in a row.


"Robert is so dedicated and enthusiastic. Ashley had a talent but wasn't using it and didn't seem to be as hungry as Robert."


He added: "It was unprofessional of Simon not to do The Xtra Factor. If Simon is so passionate about Ashley, he should give him a record deal."


Meanwhile, Ashley, 20, the fifth act to be voted off after his rendition of Winner Takes It All, said: "Louis obviously wants to win and Simon had all four acts left. I wouldn't say he was spiteful, he's just in it to win and had to get rid of one of us.


"It was Simon's decision to make me sing like that but I was more than confident and didn't think I was out of tune. I wasn't disappointed at all. But it wasn't my genre of music."


Around 8.5million people tuned in to Saturday's show.


EVEN THEIR MENTOR CAN'T BELIEVE THE MACDONALDS SURVIVE AGAIN


LOUIS Walsh's look of amazement says it all as the MacDonalds survive the public vote for a FOURTH week.


His unfancied Scots duo got through despite Simon Cow- ' ell savaging their performance of ABBA's Fernando.


Cowell told brothers Craig, 20, and Brian, 19: "It was ' a mediocre, very Scottish version of Fernando with the worst guitar solo I have ever heard in my life."


Louis told the Mirror: "I was surprised they made it after Simon's bucket of abuse. If they were in the bottom two, Simon and Sharon would have sent them home."

[Mr Humphries]

Source: ooooooo arrrrr Daily Star :rotfl:

Walsh's gay gag sparks Cowell fury
06/11/06

FURIOUS Simon Cowell stormed out of the X Factor studio after cheeky Louis Walsh taunted him with a gay jibe.

Telly’s “Mr Nasty” looked stunned when the former Westlife manager Louis took a swipe at his sexuality.

Louis dedicated Eton Road’s performance on Saturday night of the ABBA hit Does Your Mother Know to Simon, 47, and then asked him: “Simon, does your mother know … you’re out?”

Nearly nine million people heard their bust-up after Cowell branded Louis “spiteful” for dumping 20-year-old Ashley McKenzie out of the ITV talent show.

Later, in an exclusive chat with the Daily Star, Louis said: “He never gets a joke when it’s aimed at him, so he was a bit confused to start with.

“But he wasn’t very happy when he finally figured it out. That – along with the fact he’d just seen one of his acts axed – he had a real diva tantrum backstage.

“I will do anything to wipe the smug smile off his face for five minutes.

“I chose Ashley because I thought he was getting as smug as Simon and that’s never good.

“Now he’s out I think he should give Simon his necklace back!”

Music boss Cowell has been dogged by gay rumours, despite a number of relationships with women. And after the cameras stopped rolling he was so furious he refused to appear with Louis, 54, on the ITV2 spin-off show The Xtra Factor.

Last night unrepentant Louis hit back, saying: “He thinks he’s the best and can’t stand it when he loses.

“Both Sharon and I have lost two acts, yet we both carried through with our commit-ments on The Xtra Factor.

“It shows what a bad loser Simon is – that instead of acting like a true professional, he swans off into the night never to be seen again. He should be more of a mentor to his acts.

“He’s got far too big for his boots this year and I think that the public are starting to realise that.”

Simon proved he really is a puff on Saturday night by smoking at the judges table during ad breaks – contravening health and safety rules.

A show insider said: “Simon likes his fags and he is a law unto himself. What he wants, he gets.”

[Jojo]

I'm starting to dislike Louis - his comments about Ray having to change his genre because he was bored of it etc, yet doesn't say the same to Ben even though his genre never changes - he's more like the diva at the moment IMO.

I like Simon Cowell - I'd rather be told the truth about my abilities, straight up like he is, rather than be pussy footed around.

[Siobhan]

I like Simon Cowell - I'd rather be told the truth about my abilities, straight up like he is, rather than be pussy footed around.

that is true but I still think Louis made the right decision on Saturday getting rid of Ashley..

[Jojo]

that is true but I still think Louis made the right decision on Saturday getting rid of Ashley.. Definitely - Ashley was awful on Saturday and Robert was far better....I found Ashley very nasal.

It would just be nice for all this in fighting and trying to get oneupmanship on everyone else to stop really.

[Siobhan]

Definitely - Ashley was awful on Saturday and Robert was far better....I found Ashley very nasal.

It would just be nice for all this in fighting and trying to get oneupmanship on everyone else to stop really.

it happens every year.. how do you think Chico stayed so long in the contest.. if he was us against Louis' or Simon's people, he was guaranteed to stay in cause Louis and Simon voted each others off for one up manship...

[Jojo]

it happens every year.. how do you think Chico stayed so long in the contest.. if he was us against Louis' or Simon's people, he was guaranteed to stay in cause Louis and Simon voted each others off for one up manship... But its definitely unfair on those that have true talent and deserve to be in the competition still..

It always happens though...its the same with all of these reality shows

[Mr Humphries]

I respect Simon Cowell alot but he has pushed is like once to many times and its right that Ashley should have gone!

I am pleased Louis has said the things he did, because it might make Simon think abit more before he opens his mouth. He should have been more professional and stayed for the Xtra Factor, having read the reports it makes you wonder if it is all staged because Strictly Come Dancing has beaten them the last two weeks ? ? ? ? ? ?

Ok we no The MacDonald Brothers are not going to win, but they are the underdogs that you just want to back, like Chico, and as Kate Said on Saturday There is only one winner, so why not let the top ones go out week by week to make the process easier when it comes to the final? Maria should never have gone before Chico, but she is much the best of last year! Even Shayne Ward !

Since the stuff come out about Kate being replaced has come out, I found her attudiude has changed as in she does not give a stuff, and why would you! Simon should have more respect. My gavin told me once, when I was going to change they way I run my pubs, "why try and change something that is not broke" Simon should take note of that, this idea of theme weeks has been good but equally just as bad.

Ashley would have stayed longer if they had NOT had the theme weeks, The MacDonalds would be far better with up tempo songs such as the one about walking a hundred miles by those ginger singers. Dione would have been far better singing Shirley Bassey and the only person who would have sung Abba well was Kerry, but she had gone too, because of Simon's remarks. She might not have been able to go that far in the show, but she should not have gone yet.

Ray is lovely, he is pretty and a nice guy, but the swing thing has been done to death, people aren't interested anymore. Louis is right, he is more of a performer than a singer, and Ben he might fall in the same section, he has a unqiue voice which suits one style of singing.

Eton Road are these years winners, they are the very best, but they have the scope to improve and they can sing anything that is given to them!

My opinion Mr H x

[tammyy2j]

I'm glad Ashley went he deserved too he was too arrogant and he didn't sing well.

Eton Road to win.

[Siobhan]

I'm glad Ashley went he deserved too he was too arrogant and he didn't sing well.

Eton Road to win.

thing was with Ashley, if he didn't like a song he put no heart into it.. at least the other made an effort even if it wasn't their field of singing

I reckon Eton Road will win.. they are very popular

[laurouski]

I hope Eton Rd do win, I love 'em and Anthony's so adorable! Also, it won't be an obvious win (like Shayne Ward last year) and I think they would be genuinely surprised if they did.
I can't help thinking that bloody Ben will, though. So many people seem to like him, which I just cannot get my head around.

Does anyone know of a video of them performing on Saturday's show? I really liked it and now I can't get ABBA songs out of my head! Especially 'Does Your Mother Know'. :D

[samantha nixon]

laura if you go on youtube and type eton road in you get loads of there performances come up here is the link for the abba one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqOrtivq5n0

[Johnny Allen]

I think Ben will win it simply because he stands out from the crowd, with Eton Road coming a very close second. Mind you who cares about the acts when the two judges Louis and Simon provide the most entertainment.

[samantha nixon]

i think ben deserves to win as he is a fab singer and like you say he is different and there isnt mny people who have the same style of singing so people wont get bored

[laurouski]

laura if you go on youtube and type eton road in you get loads of there performances come up here is the link for the abba one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqOrtivq5n0
Thanks! :D


Mind you who cares about the acts when the two judges Louis and Simon provide the most entertainment.

Yeah, the judges are entertaining.. but while you're enjoying watching them argue, pick up the phone and vote for Eton Rd! :D :cool:

[Mr Humphries]

SIMON Cowell finally reveals the truth behind those gay rumours — he’s married to fellow X Factor judge Louis Walsh.

The bickering pair were at each others’ throats after a string of cheeky jibes on Saturday’s show.

But as this sensational picture reveals, it was all just a lovers’ tiff — and the unhappy couple tied the knot at a secret ceremony at last week’s National Television Awards.

Quiz show host Chris Tarrant, 60 — who is currently suffering his own marital strife — conducted the ceremony dressed as a cider-swilling vicar.

Simon, 47, said: “As much as it pained me to do it — I went ahead because I know it would make Louis’s dreams come true. But I insisted on being the groom, of course.

“There’s no doubt who wears the trousers on X Factor.”

Ironically, the picture stunt — for Heat magazine — came as tensions between Simon and Louis, 54, continued to rise.

Simon is still fuming at Louis dumping his act Ashley McKenzie at the weekend.

And insiders are worried the constant rowing could put the next series in jeopardy.

One source said: “All the judges aren’t exactly getting on like a house on fire.

“They’ve started to wonder whether next year it might be better to have new judges. If that happened, that would mean the end of X Factor as we know it. And it would cause a stink at ITV where it’s one of their highest rated shows.”

Source: The Sun 07.11.06

[Mr Humphries]

X FACTOR favourite Leona Lewis won’t win because she is black, her mum claims.

Marie, 42, said her mixed race daughter would lose out to Ben Mills, 26, if they made the final as viewers prefer white acts.

She added: “There’s never been a black reality show winner in Britain. Racism does play a part. How else can you explain Dionne going so soon?

“Ben can fit easily in.” But Marie, who is white, revealed America is already interested in Leona, 21.

(What Rubbish colour does not matter)

Source: The Sun 07.11.06

[Mr Humphries]

THE first of Simon Cowell's finalists has been voted off The X Factor - but Ashley today vowed to become a star.

After a nerve-wracking sing-off against Robert on Saturday, Judge Louis Walsh sent the 20-year old singing sensation packing.

It left Simon incensed believing Sharon's act should have been the one to go.

But Ashley - who ironically sang Abba's The Winner Takes It All - said: "I may have been knocked off the show, but I'm on the top of the world.

"I'm more determined than ever to achieve my goals."

The youngster thinks he got the boot because the judges and the public misunderstood his confidence as cockiness, a problem he'd been warned about by mentor Cowell.

Defending himself he added: "People are so quick to criticise if someone doesn't have low self-esteem. I can honestly say I'm not cocky at all.

"I've learned not everything is what it seems.

"Anything is possible - just be strong. The world is your oyster."

Before X Factor Ashley had never sung professionally and never once entered a singing competition.

But he said: "I'm amazed I got this far. My nerves are all over the place. Every show feels like your heart is jumping out of your chest."

Now Ashley says he'll be rooting for the person who puts on the best performance each week, although he does confess to having a soft spot for Nikitta.

"She's only just turned 18, yet she's an inspiration," he explained. "She's been through a lot, but just comes out the other side fighting."

The handsome singer has high aspirations for his future and is keen to get started on new projects.

"I can't wait to be a solo artist," said Ashley.

"I'd like to work with as many people as I possibly can, but I think I'm too different to work in a group or be in a boy band with anyone else."

He added: "I want to be creative in other ways, not just vocally. I want to create projects for talented people who can't financially afford to go to the best academies or performing arts colleges out there."

He added: "I want to thank everyone from the soundman to the producer and to all the names I don't know, thanks for getting the ball rolling for me."

Source: The Sun 07.11.06

[laurouski]

What a patronising little toad! :angry:
He doesn't wanna work in a boy band 'cause he wants all the glory!
He can 'honesty say he's not cocky at all'? My backside! That doesn't explain his little outburst after he was booted out.
That boy thinks he's such a star, when he is not. 'The handsome singer'.. Simon probably paid them to be nice to him or summat!

And Leona won't win, not because she is black, but because she is boring. I reckon her mother's really shot her in the foot with that comment..

(Sorry about the curse.. got a bit carried away.. :o)

[myvoice]

Did anyone notice when the dodgy mike went off in Eton Roads performance. It's near the end when James and David are singing. Suddenly James voice disappears but he is still singing then he looks down at his mike n gives David a :searchme: :searchme: :searchme: It's the bit where they sway from side to side and sing "Take it easy, take it easy better slow down girl". David takes over. Go see for yourselves on youtube. :rotfl:

Well done Eton Road for not letting it put them off!!! :bow: :bow: :bow:

[laurouski]

Did anyone notice when the dodgy mike went off in Eton Roads performance. It's near the end when James and David are singing. Suddenly James voice disappears but he is still singing then he looks down at his mike n gives David a :searchme: It's the bit where they sway from side to side and sing "Take it easy, take it easy better slow down girl". David takes over. Go see for yourselves on youtube. :rotfl:

Well done Eton Road for not letting it put them off!!! :bow: :bow: :bow:

I can't see it! :confused:

Is it the first 'take it easy' or the second..?

[myvoice]

I can't see it! :confused:

Is it the first 'take it easy' or the second..?

The second.

Btw according to the Official Forum Eton Road will be singing Dont'cha by PussyCatDolls this sat although they will be changing "girlfriend" to "boyfriend". Should be good. :clap: :thumbsup: :clap:

[Siobhan]

The second.

Btw according to the Official Forum Eton Road will be singing Dont'cha by PussyCatDolls this sat although they will be changing "girlfriend" to "boyfriend". Should be good. :clap: :thumbsup: :clap:

where did you hear this.. that would be a killing for them.. I don't think they should do that

[SarahWakefield]

What is the theme this week....ive forgotton ? Like this week was Abba...who is it this week ?

[Siobhan]

What is the theme this week....ive forgotton ? Like this week was Abba...who is it this week ?

sarah, it hasn't been decided yet but I heard rumours of love songs

[myvoice]

It's 21st Centurary Songs. No this message is not too short!!!:wall:

[laurouski]

where did you hear this.. that would be a killing for them.. I don't think they should do that
Why don't you think they should do it..? :confused:

[myvoice]

LOL!!! Check out Eton Road's 4th November video blog on the Official Site. Anyone else think Ant is slightly drunk!!!!

[Mr Humphries]

Just watched it ! Yeah he seems drunk ! LoL

[laurouski]

Yep, he does seem a bit hammered!
But then, he's not strictly normal anyway, so who knows..? :rolleyes:

[SarahWakefield]

sarah, it hasn't been decided yet but I heard rumours of love songs

Oh right,.....thank you anyway :)

[Siobhan]

Why don't you think they should do it..? :confused:

it is one of those songs that is just extremely cheese and I just don't think they should do it.. it would be like a comedy, like they are not serious about their work.. I think there is many other songs they would do really well at

[myvoice]

it is one of those songs that is just extremely cheese and I just don't think they should do it.. it would be like a comedy, like they are not serious about their work.. I think there is many other songs they would do really well at

But maybe that's the point. They aren't that serious, that's why people like them. They see X Factor as an opportunity to have the time of their lives and performaces as great opportunity for fun. That's why a lot of people like them because unlike the others they come across as having great fun and it's infectious. I personally like the fact that, at their young age, they aren't taking themselves to seriously. But maybe that's just me... :searchme:

[Siobhan]

I agree, yes they are young, and yes, they should be enjoying the experience but I think they could have fun without doing Don't cha!! to me that song is better sung by women. That is just my opinion.. for me Eton road doing that song would be like the MacDonald brother doing Cheeky Boys!! I think it could ruin them

[laurouski]

I agree, yes they are young, and yes, they should be enjoying the experience but I think they could have fun without doing Don't cha!! to me that song is better sung by women. That is just my opinion.. for me Eton road doing that song would be like the MacDonald brother doing Cheeky Boys!! I think it could ruin them
You'd be surprised. When I went to see Westlife, they sung it - it was better than you would expect. :hmm:
And one of the best things about Eton Rd is their oddness. I think this would add to it, taking risks is more interesting than playing it safe.

[tammyy2j]

What is the theme this week....ive forgotton ? Like this week was Abba...who is it this week ?

I think it is Enrique Ilgesis's (excuse the spelling) dad Julio a boring old fella who sings love songs in latin style. They need to get some young talent on the show fast.

[CrazyLea]

Yeah it is him. My mum and I can only actually think of about 1 or 2 hits from him, so they can't be that popular :lol:

[myvoice]

Appologies people my source was lying about theme and song choices. Sorry about that.

[Chloe O'brien]

Romance will be in the air this weekend as the seven remaining X Factor acts tackle love songs.

King of the genre Julio Inglesias, who has sold over 250 million records in a career spanning 40 years, will be this week's guest mentor.

The song list:

Ben Mills: 'Don't Wanna Miss A Thing' (Aerosmith)

Leona Lewis: 'Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word' (Elton John)

MacDonald Brothers: 'She's The One' (Robbie Williams)

Raymond Quinn: 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' (Queen)

Robert Allen: 'Always and Forever' (Heatwave)

Nikitta Angus: 'Last Dance' (Donna Summer)

Eton Road: 'From Me To You' (The Beatles) Romance will be in the air this weekend as the seven remaining X Factor acts tackle love songs.

[Bryan]

Leona and Ben, my two favourite artists, singing two of my favourite songs, brilliant!

[Johnny Allen]

I dont think they could have chosen a better song for Ben, perfect.

[laurouski]

I dont think they could have chosen a better song for Ben, perfect.
I'm stilling willing that "singer" to be voted out. Even if it's just one of those 'people don't vote 'cause they think he's safe' incidents, I don't care. As long as he is got rid of.
And I hate the song, too. It's just another croaky rock song. And Louis complained about Ray not changing the style of his performances!
People were saying how, in the Rod Stewart week, Ben would find it easy because he sounds similar. Rod Stewart's crap, too!
:angry:

[Jessie Wallace]

The song will be perfect for Ben, it was almost written for him. He will storm it this wekk. Can't wait. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheer: :cheer:

[x Amby x]

Ben is going to be brilliant tonight! Also i think (and hope) that Eton Rd will do well tonight too! I can see either The MacDonald Bros or Nikitta going out tonight! Leona willl be amazing tonight as ever! Well hopefully anyway!

[no1abbafan]

Have to say I am getting fed up with Ben, every song he sings sounds the same, same thing with Ray, he will probably do a swing version of that song.

[Abigail]

Have to say I am getting fed up with Ben, every song he sings sounds the same, same thing with Ray, he will probably do a swing version of that song.
I really hope he doesn't do a swing version. Last week's swing version of ABBA was awful. He won't win if he keeps doing swing, its just so predictable.
I'm begining to get bored of this series already, its the same thing every week. Simon slates MacDonald brothers. Simon and Louis have a barney over just about everything. No wonder there are talks about decomissioning it after this series.
Wonder how MacDonald Bros will do with she's the one. I think this could be the week they go although saying that, it could be Rob. He's been in the bottom two almost every week.

[SarahWakefield]

Mcdonald brother's wont go because all of Scotland is voting for them! I so hope they do though!

I like ray he's something different!

Love Eton Road and Leona too!

[Layne]

Ray is an amazing performer and i thought he was great tonight. Loved Eton rd as always but i don't think it was their best performance.
And Leona was just amazing. Love those 3.

[Abbie]

I agree Ray is such an amazing performer, but its just even though ive said that i still want him to go cos he is really starting to bore me, he just does the same thing every week, anmd sooner or later he will be in the bottom 2 and i have a feeling becuase he doesnt do anything different he will get sent home.

[DaVeyWaVey]

Leona was amazing tonight, definetly my favourite performance! Ben and Robert come a close second. I thought the weakest performances tonight was Ray and Nikkita. I think Ray is a great performer but in my opinion, i don't think his vocals are that great.

[Chris_2k11]

How amazing was Leona really! This girl so deserves to win. :cool:


As for Robert, well i'm not usually a fan of him but he really impressed me tonight!

[Layne]

As for Robert, well i'm not usually a fan of him but he really impressed me tonight!

I love Robert but i agree, it was great tonight! Really well done to him!

[laurouski]

So, Nikitta has gone.

Can't say I'm too upset, her voice was too whiney, she mentioned her mum too much, she wasn't gonna win anyway, and I was a bit irritated by her composure at the end. I think she was sure she was gonna stay.

But she didn't.

Ah well, life goes on.

[Abbie]

Well im not really really shocked but im in a little bit of a shock becuase Im im really sick of swing though and i thoguth maybe he would go this week.

[Chris_2k11]

No surprises really. Personally I think Simon knew all along he was going to pick Nikita to go.

Macdonald Brothers still there. :eek: :eek: :eek:

[no1abbafan]

Who were the final 2 - missed it

[SarahWakefield]

Does my head in when people say there sick of what Ray does. If your sick of what Ray does how can you not be sick of everyone else too.....they all do the same and stay in there comfort zone each week!

[DaVeyWaVey]

I think Ray should have gone tonight personally, a shame Nakitta went, as she was beginning to be enjoying herself and she just started being in a comfort zone when she was performing, i felt that she had more potential than Ray did.

[Layne]

Macdonald Brothers still there. :eek: :eek: :eek:

:eek: :eek: I just don't get it why oh why are they still there.
Do you know what the way they are going it wouldn't suprise me if they won :rolleyes:

[pookie1968uk]

the other singers have embraced each genre that they have had to do each week and sang something different. ray just sings swing each week, the x factor is all about showing how different you are and he is not!

[SarahWakefield]

Ok then, i love Leona but how many Leona's have we got? Errrm....Mariah Carey, Christina and so on!

[Johnny Allen]

:eek: :eek: I just don't get it why oh why are they still there.
Do you know what the way they are going it wouldn't suprise me if they won :rolleyes:

Well we have to assume A. that the Scots vote for them and B. because they keep getting slated by Simon and our getting the sympathy vote.

[Abbie]

Macdonald Brothers still there. :eek: :eek: :eek: I know im really shocked about that i thought they would of went weeks ago.

[x Amby x]

How the hell are the Macdonald bros still in! :eek: they were rubbish last night, i think the bottom 2 should have been The MacDonald bros and Nikitta! i dont think Nikitta should have gone as there were other performers weaker than her! You just knew that Sharon would pick one and Louis would pick the other to make Simon chose! Bloody pathetic really! I though ETon Rd were brilliant last night as always and i thought Simons comments were a bit harsh, but hey he knows what hes talking about!! Come on Eton Rd!

[Tamzi]

:eek: :eek: I just don't get it why oh why are they still there.
Do you know what the way they are going it wouldn't suprise me if they won :rolleyes:
I think I'm just going to start backing them now due to the fact that a) it wil annoy Simon if they win b) he'll have to pay £1 million if they win! c) they'd beat the awful Leona. They're not as dreadful as they were, no where near.

Personally most acts were terrible last night and surprisingly The McDonald brothers were one of the best, after Robert and Ben (though Ben didn't relaly impress me), in my opinion.
Eton Road were not on form yesterday, but normally they're brilliant. I don't see the talent in Leona and thinks she's a singer who's trying to be like Mariah Carey and failing miserably. Ray and his swing are driving me mental too. Why isn't Ashley still there????????????
I don't think this X Factor is as good as the previous two, but that's just my opinion.

[CrazyLea]

If some how The McDonalds do win, I will lose all respect for the show lol. They are absolutly crap!! The worst thing is yesterday when they started I thought they weren't that bad. Then they got further into the song, and I remembered why I didn't like them. I will be even more annoyed if they win, just so Simon can pay them 1 million quid. He's the only one there that realises just how bad they are :rolleyes:

[laurouski]

LMAO! If you haven't seen a video of Anthony from Eton Rd singing with Gareth Gates, look at this! He actually looks normal! He's not as high-pitched as he is now, either.

YouTube - Gareth Gates and Anthony Hannah from Eton Road

:rotfl:

[SarahWakefield]

Awww how cute lol.

Why is he singing with him though! Anyone know?

[Abbie]

If some how The McDonalds do win, I will lose all respect for the show lol I rather not think bout that i mean surley they cant get through another week?

[laurouski]

Awww how cute lol.

Why is he singing with him though! Anyone know?
Anthony won a competition on ‘The Saturday Show’ and got to sing with Gareth Gates.

[SarahWakefield]

Oh right.

He looks really different there!

[Siobhan]

Ok then, i love Leona but how many Leona's have we got? Errrm....Mariah Carey, Christina and so on!

100% agree.. we have too many of these singers already, she is nothing unique... I loved Robert on Saturday night, that song made me cry.. it was really beautiful...

I am sure Eton Road will be fantastic next week, it is westlife week. Both managed by Louis so it won't be too hard for them this week

[ELLIE_BEAN]

I thought they we're doing no 1's this week:searchme:

[emma_strange]

MacDonald Brothers came 3rd on the poll this morning =)

Ray was second, and Leona 1st.

[Siobhan]

I thought they we're doing no 1's this week:searchme:

Kate mentioned on saturday that westlife was the special guest

[SarahWakefield]

Yes, they are doing number ones this week.

Hopefully we will have some good song choices then this week!

[Rain_]

"Number 1's" give them such a huge spectrum so there's no excuse for picking the wrong song this week.

But pleeeeeeeeeeeeease...NO MORE SWING!!!!!!

[laurouski]

MacDonald Brothers came 3rd on the poll this morning =)

Ray was second, and Leona 1st.
Poll..? :confused:

Rain_, that is one nasty penguin! (Your banner).

[no1abbafan]

How can Louis Walsh call Ray a one trick pony and then rave about Ben, he is singing in the same style every week, that rocker voice. Me thinks he is talking from someplace other than his mouth.

[SarahWakefield]

How can Louis Walsh call Ray a one trick pony and then rave about Ben, he is singing in the same style every week, that rocker voice. Me thinks he is talking from someplace other than his mouth.

:lol:

Thats exactly what i think too!

[emma_strange]

Poll..? :confused:

Rain_, that is one nasty penguin! (Your banner).

Oops was meant to say poll on this morning, the Philip and Fern thing.

[laurouski]

Oops was meant to say poll on this morning, the Philip and Fern thing.
What was the poll..?


How can Louis Walsh call Ray a one trick pony and then rave about Ben, he is singing in the same style every week, that rocker voice. Me thinks he is talking from someplace other than his mouth.

LOL! Yeah, I know what you mean. I really don't see the appeal in Ben.

[tammyy2j]

Ray should have gone not Nikita. I think the judges are picking the wrong songs for the contestants. This week finally a band that are in the age bracket of the contestants. Are the contestants singing Westlife songs? Last year's contest was way better.

[Abigail]

I agree. I'm getting bored already with this series.
If the contestants are singing westlife songs I know what Ray will sing...

[Mr Humphries]

X FACTOR loser Ashley McKenzie has hit out at judge Louis Walsh for giving him the boot - claiming it had nothing to do with his singing skills.

The 20-year old - kicked off the talent series during the Abba-themed show – was sent home by Louis who chose to save Robert Allen, one of Sharon Osbourne’s acts.

Now Ashley, who sang The Winner Takes It All, believes his early exit had nothing to do with his ability and everything to do with the rivalry between Louis and Simon Cowell.

“Something that Louis said to me made me think there was a bit of politics going on,” Ashley told Now magazine.

“He told me: ‘You look good, you sound good and you’ve got star quality.’ But he still sent me home. If he thought I was that good, why would he do that?”

The youngster believes Simon has the strongest team in the show and that Sharon and Louis will therefore try to vote tactically against his acts.

Ashley, from Croydon, maintains he is not bitter about going. But he added, “People forget it’s not just a competition between the acts, it’s a contest between the judges, too.”

Now Ashley plans to grab whatever singing opportunities come his way, and in the meantime will be supporting his pal Ray Quinn, who’s tipped to go this week.

“I think Ray’s cheeky,” says Ashley. “He works the stage really well.”

Source: The Sun 15.11.06

[laurouski]

Hey, Mr H! You're back!

:lol: So what exactly did you get in trouble for..?

[Mr Humphries]

Hey, Mr H! You're back!

:lol: So what exactly did you get in trouble for..?

Susssh for being mouthy ! LoL

Its good to be back !

[laurouski]

LOL! Typical.. :D

Welcome back!

[Mr Humphries]

JUDGE Louis Walsh says he doesn’t think the MacDonald brothers will win The X Factor.

The news will come as a huge blow to the young singers as Louis is meant to be their mentor.

The Irishman – famed for his pantomime banter with Simon Cowell - spoke about the boys on Graham Norton's Bigger Picture.

"Do you not like them?" Walsh asked the audience when he was greeted with booing after mentioning their name.

"They're really good singers," he continued. "Some people like them."

"Yes, they're called Scottish!" joked Norton.

Following further teasing from the host, Walsh then announced: "Oh I know they're not going to win".

[tammyy2j]

JUDGE Louis Walsh says he doesn’t think the MacDonald brothers will win The X Factor.

The news will come as a huge blow to the young singers as Louis is meant to be their mentor.

The Irishman – famed for his pantomime banter with Simon Cowell - spoke about the boys on Graham Norton's Bigger Picture.

"Do you not like them?" Walsh asked the audience when he was greeted with booing after mentioning their name.

"They're really good singers," he continued. "Some people like them."

"Yes, they're called Scottish!" joked Norton.

Following further teasing from the host, Walsh then announced: "Oh I know they're not going to win".

I hope the McDonald's win now just to upset Louis and Simon

[Abigail]

Awww that's not really fair. I know they aren't the best singers but how can he slate his own act and say they can't win?

[no1abbafan]

On the xfactor aftermath tonight, apparently Ben has Lyrangitis (know I spelt that wrong) and it's doubtful if it will be cured by Saturday - sorry to be cynical but I don't buy it. I am not enjoying this series, its more about the judges than the competitors. Louis and Sharon's behaviour before the singoff last sat. was appalling.

[laurouski]

On the xfactor aftermath tonight, apparently Ben has Lyrangitis (know I spelt that wrong) and it's doubtful if it will be cured by Saturday - sorry to be cynical but I don't buy it. I am not enjoying this series, its more about the judges than the competitors. Louis and Sharon's behaviour before the singoff last sat. was appalling.
He sounds annoyingly croaky anyway, what's a bit of laryngitis thrown into the mix, eh..?
I am still bitter about that man.

[crazygirl]

westlife are on tonight :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[Mr Humphries]

westlife are on tonight :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Somehow I knew you would be happy with that ! LoL

Really looking forward to tonight's show and Eton Road singing Scissor Sisters

[laurouski]

Somehow I knew you would be happy with that ! LoL

Really looking forward to tonight's show and Eton Road singing Scissor Sisters
Yeah, I'm looking forward to that, too. :clap:

What with Ben and Ray singing every song the same every week, Eton Rd are a breath of fresh air, always changing.

Leona singing 'Bridge over troubled water'? Great, another week of fantastic but boring singing. Give the girl an interesting song!

[Abbie]

Does anyone know what Ray singing this week?

[Abbie]

WOW Leona was just amazing as ever, I really hope that she gets to the final

[SarahWakefield]

If the Mcdonalds don't go tonight it's a bloody fix!

[Chris_2k11]

Nah I think they'll defo go tonight.. it's just getting beyond a joke now.

[SarahWakefield]

Glad somone agrees :cheer: Whey

[Chris_2k11]

They shouldn't even have got through to the final if you ask me :p

[Abbie]

Nah I think they'll defo go tonight.. it's just getting beyond a joke now. I know they must go i mean they should of went from week1

[Abbie]

They shouldn't even have got through to the final if you ask me :p You mean the final 12? And yer i agree with that 100%

[Chris_2k11]

You mean the final 12? And yer i agree with that 100%Yeah like the live shows :)

[Chris_2k11]

Ok am I dreaming here or are the Macdonald Bros still in?! :searchme: :confused: :hmm:

[Abbie]

Ok am I dreaming here or are the Macdonald Bros still in?! :searchme: :confused: :hmm: No your not dreaming its a nightmare in reality!!!

[Chris_2k11]

No your not dreaming its a nightmare in reality!!!I just don't get it? :searchme:

Anyway can't say i'm sad to see Robert to go, was never really a fan.

[Abbie]

I just don't get it? :searchme:

Anyway can't say i'm sad to see Robert to go, was never really a fan. I know i dont get it either and well robert i was shocked to see him go because i thought for a minute there that simon might sent eton rd home.

[x Amby x]

I was really worried that Simon was going to send Eton Rd home because they were in Louis' group but i am so glad he didnt! Why the hell are the MacDonald Bros still in, i just dont get it! Can't believe Robert has gone! It was horrible that he was against Eton Rd, but i'd rather they stay than Robert. Ray was a bit awful tonight, have no idea how he wasnt in the bottom 2. But have to say the best performance tonight was...






LEONA! :cheer: she was fab!!!! loved her!

[*-Rooney-*]

im just shocked that ray didnt sing swing he sung american latino instead

[SarahWakefield]

Well everyone was complaining that all he did was swing!

[*-Rooney-*]

Well everyone was complaining that all he did was swing!
yeah everyother week he does swing but tonight he didnt, frank sinatra is swing, ricky martin is not its american latino

[CrazyLea]

I haven't seen the results yet (even though I know who goes, I'm gunna watch it :p) but... Roberts gone?!? How did that happen. He is miles better than The Mcdonalds *yawn*, Ray, and tonight better than Eton Rd.

I'm shocked Simon didn't get rid of Eton Rd tonight though.. Seeing as he gave praise to Rob, and criticism to Eton Rd. Were they better in the final sing off??

[crazygirl]

how good were westlife and delta this evening :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[Johnny Allen]

Im shocked that Robert and Eton Road were in the final two, bless Louis Walsh getting emotional he knew he couldnt lose Eton Road. Robert was my fav of the night with Ben and Leona so I was disappointed to see him go. Ray was weak tonight and the Mcdonald brothers still survive my bet is next week those two will be up against each other.

[Trinity]

Really, this isn't a talent contest aimed just at teenagers, little old ladies watch TV on Saturday night ,too.

The McDonald brothers are clean cut and many would be proud to have them as grandsons. Plus they are the only Scottish act left in the compititiion. If you have a local act would you not vote for them?

Ray is cute. I agree that his singing isn't the best, but I bet the older generation prefer him to Eton Road. (I do and I am only 42!)

Singing is only part of the reason people vote, and the demographics count for a lot.

Remember Fame Academy, when Lemar didn't win but David Sneddon did? David was clean cut and Scottish - where is he now? The last I heard of him he was in a Scottish anti litter ad.

If there is any justice - Leona to win

[Abigail]

I thought Eton Road were awful last night. Robert was ace, I loved it.
I wish Louis and Simon would stop their petty squabbling. It's ruining the show and they just talk over each other when it comes to the judges' comments.

[Abbie]

Ray was a bit awful tonight, have no idea how he wasnt in the bottom 2.
I know i watched the repeat to see what he was like and he wasnt all that good and everyone knows that He is one of the weakest vocally, i think he should of been in the bottom two, but at least he tried something different

[laurouski]

I've just been having an argument with someone on MSN about this.. :D
I don't think Eton Rd deserved to be in the bottom two, they're the only ones who I find interesting to watch, the others are all boring.
She thought it was a fix that Robert was in the bottom two, which is a load of crap 'cause he's been in it twice! People always say it's a fix if they don't get their own way!
I do think Robert's a pretty good singer, but I can't say I'm sad to see him go.
She thinks (well, actually she "knows" :mad:) that Louis only voted to send Nikitta home last week to get one over on Simon, and she thinks that he should have done the same, but that is not what the competition is about, and besides, Simon voted to get rid of Nikitta last week, too, so it's not like it's that hard to believe that Louis actually preferred Ray.

And I hope Leona follows Louis' advice and gives up the ballads!!

[Pinkbanana]

The McDonald Bros are still in the competition?! :eek:

[Layne]

Glad Eton rd stayed, but i don't think either them or Robert should of been in the bottom two. Robert was amazing, shame he had to leave.
Can't believe the Mcdonald brothers are still there :eek:
In two minds about Ben, he has a good voice, but i don't know if i like it.
Leona as always in a league of her own.

[pookie1968uk]

i really like eton road but they put in another poor performance last night so really should have gone before robert. i know robert didnt have the popularity of some of the others but he was a lot better than the likes of ray or the macdonald brothers.
i really hope ray goes soon, there is an arrogance about him i dont like and he is only average at best.

[laurouski]

i really like eton road but they put in another poor performance last night so really should have gone before robert. i know robert didnt have the popularity of some of the others but he was a lot better than the likes of ray or the macdonald brothers.
i really hope ray goes soon, there is an arrogance about him i dont like and he is only average at best.
But don't you think it's a bit unfair to decide their fate based on one performance..?

Apparently Leona is fave to win. :thumbsdow
I really hope she doesn't. She's a fantastic singer, yeah, but she still bores the hell out of me.
And no I'm not a racist, as I'm sure a lot of people would like to believe. Even Fiona Phillips (GMTV), who I always thought had pretty senisble things to say in her column, has written an article about how black people and girls are discriminated against in these comps, blah blah.
Which is a load of crap.
I don't vote for Leona, not 'cause she's black, but because, like I said, she's a bore. So I wish people who think that their must be some sort of discrimination going on, just because the voting public don't agree with them, would shut up.

She also went on to use Mica Paris being voted off of SCD as an example of racism. Come on! She was terrible!
She also described Ashley as "fantastic", which says it all, really.. :p

[Abi]

The McDonald brothers are clean cut and many would be proud to have them as grandsons. Plus they are the only Scottish act left in the compititiion. If you have a local act would you not vote for them?

Because as far as i'm concerned, they're the weakest in the competition at the minute. If they deserved to be there, then the fact that they're scottish or not wouldn't come into it. But people voting for them purely on their nationality seems pointless to me. And does the fact that they're clean-cut mean they deserve to win? Ray is pretty clean-cut, so you'd agree that he should win as well then, based on that?

Eton Road had a good song, but its one of those songs which is really hard to do, and i think they proved that. It didn't go together, so they deserved to be in the bottom two.

Ben and Lionna were fab! They deserve to get to the finals, based on those performances.

Robert was ok, not the greatest performance, so its not surprising he left. Though he was better then those bloody McDonald brothers, who dont even look like they want to be there, half the time!

Ray was a bit strange... i'm pleased he tried something other than swing, but i'm not sure if that was really suited to him...

And dont even get me started on Louis' crocodile tears!

[DaVeyWaVey]

Leona and Ben should definetly be in the final after last night's performances from them! Eton Road and Robert didn't deserve to have been in the bottom 2...it should have been Ray or the McDonald Brothers in my opinion. Sad to see Robert go, but i think they made the right decision when choosing between Eton Road and Robert. Eton Road have more potential.

[Siobhan]

Leona and Ben should definetly be in the final after last night's performances from them! Eton Road and Robert didn't deserve to have been in the bottom 2...it should have been Ray or the McDonald Brothers in my opinion. Sad to see Robert go, but i think they made the right decision when choosing between Eton Road and Robert. Eton Road have more potential.

Totally agree with you except Eton road should have gone.. they made at total mess of that song and Robert has a much more powerful voice.. Ben and Leona for final.. Ben to win :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Pinkbanana]

What the crunchie......the McDonald Bros are still there??? :eek:

Their parents must have one hell of a phone bill, then again, if all of Scotland are behind them......they might even end up in the final?!:eek: :eek: :eek:

[tammyy2j]

Finally Eton Road sing a chart song but make it sound awful. I really would like to see them sing modern songs. Robert didn't derserve to go but i think Simon got ride of him because he was a top performer every week and might have made the final. I think Leona and Ben will be in the final.

McDonalds Bros to win

[Siobhan]

Simon played a clever game keeping Eton road.. robert would have been a rival to both Leona and Ray.. Eton road have not been together long and are doing well but I think they need a bit more time.. Ben and robert are ready now.. MacDonald bros I would hire for a wedding but I would not be buying anything they produce.. actually I wouldn't buy anything from Leona if she won either... Ben is a true performer and top class...

[SarahWakefield]

Nooo not the Mcdonalds to win! BOOOO! :thumbsdow

[pookie1968uk]

i wouldnt be buying leonas music either. i think, yes she has a good voice but nothing else, no personality, no wow factor, just boring.
ben has it all as far as im concerened and so do eton road as long as they dont put any more poor performances in.

[Siobhan]

i wouldnt be buying leonas music either. i think, yes she has a good voice but nothing else, no personality, no wow factor, just boring.
ben has it all as far as im concerened and so do eton road as long as they dont put any more poor performances in.

I think if Louis works better with them like he does with westlife and boyzone they have a great career ahead of them but like you said Ben has it all... Leona is too Christina/Mariha (sp) for me... I feel sorry for Robert cause he has an amazing voice too and didn't deserve to go... Out of all who is left, I would only buy Ben's stuff

[SarahWakefield]

Ben's voice is too croaky just like Rod Stewart's and i dont like him!

Ray, Leona or Eton Road to win!

[emma_strange]

they might even end up in the final?!:eek: :eek: :eek:

I hope so!





McDonalds Bros to win

Totally agree :thumbsup:

[laurouski]

Totally agree with you except Eton road should have gone.. they made at total mess of that song and Robert has a much more powerful voice.. Ben and Leona for final.. Ben to win :cheer::cheer::cheer:
I'm starting to get frustrated. I really, really don't see what anyone sees in Ben! I don't think he has a particularly good voice, I don't think he has the wow factor, to be honest I think he's pretty boring (not as boring as Leona, but still), I usually end up fast forwarding his performances. :searchme:

[CrazyLea]

He has more of a wow factor than say Ray or The Mcdonalds (especially them annoying Mcdonalds :angry: But then, everyone is entitled to their opinion :)

[stacyefc]

ETON ROAD TO WIN

oh my god i wnet to town last night (liverpool town) to see the lights get put on and etone rd and ray were threr singing and turning them on. They were both amazing. eton rd have got to win the x factor they are brilliant and they are so unique, i fancy david out of them.

[laurouski]

ETON ROAD TO WIN

oh my god i wnet to town last night (liverpool town) to see the lights get put on and etone rd and ray were threr singing and turning them on. They were both amazing. eton rd have got to win the x factor they are brilliant and they are so unique, i fancy david out of them.
:angry:

I'm so jealous.
Did they perform?

[Jessica Rabbit]

Erm she said they sang, so yes they performed!

I would imagine they were good. But then everything sounds better live. It;s when you hear a recording of live stuff it doesn't always sound as good.

[Mr Humphries]

X FACTOR bosses have given a huge hint that they expect Leona Lewis to win — by picking a big female ballad for the victor’s single.

The winner will release a cover of American Idol star Kelly Clarkson’s first hit.

And the choice of a belt-it-out song that suits a girl’s voice suggests bosses have chosen it with bookies’ No1 choice Leona in mind.

The stunning ex-secretary, 21, is the 4/9 favourite to win the ITV1 talent show, with Ben Mills, 26, at 2/1.

Her mentor Simon Cowell is bragging that she will become a megastar.

The winner’s song, A Moment Like This, is released on December 20, four days after the show ends, and is a Christmas No 1 cert. It is available to pre-order on HMV’s website.

Kelly, 24, won in 2002 and A Moment Like This sold 250,000 copies in its first week.

The fact the X Factor winner will cover it raised questions over who’d be ABLE to sing it.

An industry insider said: “It’s a difficult number that suits a girl’s voice. Leona’s the only girl left.”

But X Factor insiders said ANY contestant could sing it. A source said: “The song was actually originally recorded by a bloke for the demo tape. We’ll make four arrangements, so it fits anyone’s voice.”

Simon said he is not sure Leona will win, adding: “It think it will be Ben.”

[CrazyLea]

A Moment Like This is a great song, I think Leona would sing it really well.

[laurouski]

Erm she said they sang, so yes they performed!

I would imagine they were good. But then everything sounds better live. It;s when you hear a recording of live stuff it doesn't always sound as good.
Oh yeah, lol.
Didn't read it properly.. :o

[laurouski]

X FACTOR bosses have given a huge hint that they expect Leona Lewis to win — by picking a big female ballad for the victor’s single.

The winner will release a cover of American Idol star Kelly Clarkson’s first hit.

And the choice of a belt-it-out song that suits a girl’s voice suggests bosses have chosen it with bookies’ No1 choice Leona in mind.

The stunning ex-secretary, 21, is the 4/9 favourite to win the ITV1 talent show, with Ben Mills, 26, at 2/1.

Her mentor Simon Cowell is bragging that she will become a megastar.

The winner’s song, A Moment Like This, is released on December 20, four days after the show ends, and is a Christmas No 1 cert. It is available to pre-order on HMV’s website.

Kelly, 24, won in 2002 and A Moment Like This sold 250,000 copies in its first week.

The fact the X Factor winner will cover it raised questions over who’d be ABLE to sing it.

An industry insider said: “It’s a difficult number that suits a girl’s voice. Leona’s the only girl left.”

But X Factor insiders said ANY contestant could sing it. A source said: “The song was actually originally recorded by a bloke for the demo tape. We’ll make four arrangements, so it fits anyone’s voice.”

Simon said he is not sure Leona will win, adding: “It think it will be Ben.”
:angry:

If either of those two win, I'm boycotting next year's competition.
And I would hardly say Leona is 'stunning', she reminds me too much of an Afghan Hound, but that's just my opinion..
They are talking about male and females being able to sing the song, but, excuse me, isn't there two bands still in the competition?! :mad:

Eton Rd to win!! :cheer:

[tammyy2j]

Why pick a cover song for the winner why can't they get an original song. I'm hoping there is a big shock and the McDonalds Bros win. I don't like the show this year, it isn't about talent more about the diva judges trying to best each other i really prefered last year.

[Chloe O'brien]

As much as I like simon and I agree that Leonna is a good singer. I will laugh my socks of if she doesn't make it to the final. It hasn't been a fair competiton this year with too many acts coming from drama school or have already being signed up by an agent before they auditioned for the show. If they are going to release cover verisons I hope Eton Road release their verison of Abba's "does your mother know" they were fab at performing that.

[Abbie]

Why pick a cover song for the winner why can't they get an original song. I hate it when they pick a cover song, its just so boring, Shayne didnt do a cover song.

[Footie_Chick]

I know, it's not going to suit everyone as it is a really powerful song image Ben singing that, and i would also think it would be hard for a group to sing too..

[tammyy2j]

Previous favourite to win Ben has threatened to quit The X Factor because he thinks it’s been fixed for Leona to win. The long haired singer reckons that the final song, Kelly Clarkson’s A Moment Like This, has been chosen to suit Leona’s voice.

A source told The Sun: ‘He’s really angry about the song.

‘He doesn’t want to record it and has been saying he will walk out of the show before the final if he thinks anything else is being swung in Leona’s favour.’

[Abbie]

Well I still think that they shouldnt do a cover song, it just so boring.

[laurouski]

Previous favourite to win Ben has threatened to quit The X Factor because he thinks it’s been fixed for Leona to win. The long haired singer reckons that the final song, Kelly Clarkson’s A Moment Like This, has been chosen to suit Leona’s voice.

A source told The Sun: ‘He’s really angry about the song.

‘He doesn’t want to record it and has been saying he will walk out of the show before the final if he thinks anything else is being swung in Leona’s favour.’
Yes! Walk! :cheer:

That's one gone, one to go..

http://smilies.vidahost.com/otn/happy/flamingdevil.gif

[Chris_2k11]

The Macdonalds have GOT to go tomorrow. No doubt about it this time!

:hmm:

[Abbie]

The Macdonalds have GOT to go tomorrow. No doubt about it this time!

:hmm:
Oh my god they have to!!!!! Surely they cant survive another week, its getting absurd!

[Johnny Allen]

looks like Eton Road will be going, mind Simon might be cunning and kick of Ben because hes the biggest competition.

[Jessica Rabbit]

I don't think Simon will kick him out, as he has a bet on Ben, plus he knows people will then hate him even more and vote his people out next week, for revenge against him.

[SarahWakefield]

The Mcdonalds will end up winning at this rate!

They have to go next week! HOPEFULLY!

[laurouski]

:angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry:

That's all I have to say on this TRAGEDY!! :angry:

Oh, and... MacDonald Bros to win! :mad:

[Chloe O'brien]

The lunatics have taken over the asylum that's for sure. I can't honestly believe that any of the acts will have the Christmas no 1

[x Amby x]

I cant beleive Eton Road went out!! I knew they would if they were against Ben anyway! Hoe are the Macdonald Bros still in, i have a feeling they'll end up in the final! The only reason people are voting them in is to spite Simon Cowell, which is pathetic really! Leona was amazing last ngiht she has to win! I have a feeling that Ray will go next week!

My mums happy because next week Barry Manilow is on it and shes a huge fan! And plus shes sad! lol No offence to any Barry Manilow fans out there!

[Chris_2k11]

I'm watching it now on ITV cos I missed it last night and the Macdonalds are as rubbish as ever!! Can't believe they're still in it.

[CrazyLea]

Did anyone else think that The Mcdonalds, kind of just immitated that '500 Miles' song. They don't usually sing with such strong Scottish accents, but the song is sang with a strong Scottish accent. Don't get me wrong they did okay on the song, but we don't want immitations, we want originality, well I do anyway.

Ray to go next. Or Mcdonalds :cheer:

[pookie1968uk]

i must admit the mcdonald bro's werent too bad this week! even simon said they were good!! they certainly shouldnt win it though!
shame eton road went as i really like them but Ben had to stay as he has amazing talent.
ray should go, they keep saying he hasnt got a great voice but is a good performer, well of course he's a good performer, he was an actor! bit unfair really.

[Siobhan]

I cant beleive Eton Road went out!! I knew they would if they were against Ben anyway!

I actually thought Simon would have gotten rid of Ben as a rival to Leona.. I don't want her to win.. I would not buy her records.. there is too many women out there that sing like that!!! and her song choices proved that Christina and Whitney!! yeah she was going to nail them

Surprised at the final two.. didn't think either Ray or McD bros were better than Ben

[no1abbafan]

I don't think any of them are any good this year. Ben sounds the same every week, Leona has a good voice, but there is something about her, can't put my finger on it. The McDonalds, what can one say, its Chico time!!. Ray is a brilliant entertainer, but can't see him selling shed loads of cd's. Its all about the judges this year unfortunately.

[Siobhan]

I have never ever bought any records from any X factor contestant but I will buy if Ben releases any.. I love his voice and love his look.. he is like young Curtis Stieger