Aw I thought Louis's comments to Dannii were a bit below the belt to be honest :p. I did laugh though. I agree with PB that Same Difference will be 2nd place :lol:.
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Aw I thought Louis's comments to Dannii were a bit below the belt to be honest :p. I did laugh though. I agree with PB that Same Difference will be 2nd place :lol:.
I think if Louis is not careful he will lose votes for Niki with this catty comments. The public are a fickle lot. Glad Hope went, they were useless. Should have went when up against Futureproof. I hope Same Difference are in the final with Leon and Rhydian, not fussed about Niki, sick of hearing her sob story, sorry don't mean to offend anyone but its churned out every week and all she sings are ballads.
i think Same Difference will make the final; think about it- is Simon Cowel really going to let all his acts go and let Danni have 2 people in the final?
and i wish Louis would stop saying Same Difference don't have talent! they have never sung out of tune, fluffed their word or missed a dance step! what's more with their huge routines they're working a lot harder than anyone else who just stands there and sings...
I'm pleased Hope have gone. Niki next!
Loved the comments made to Louis, But I quite liked Hope last night and really liked Same difference. I think Leon has got better but I just dont like him
:O Not Niki.Quote:
Originally Posted by Abi
She's really talented!
The only problem I have with who is left is I like some of them and think they are good, but wouldnt buy there records
I'm glad Hope has gone they should have gone weeks ago.
I think if Louis keeps giving his bad comments about Same Difference they could win the show.
I don't think Simon cared too much about Same Difference at the start of the show and now they are his last act left i think he should have treated them better
While Rhydian and Nikki are good now i don't want them to win i would love Leon to win
I wasn't impressed with Rhydian this week.. his version of Somebody to love was lame compared to Ben's last year.. Ben took a risk to sing without music and it paid of very very wellQuote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Yeah, Im still not that keen On Rhydian, I mean I preferred him this week but still not sure
Hope clashed with Niki over housekeeping
Sunday, December 2 2007, 12:01 GMT
By Daniel Kilkelly
Girl band Hope clashed with their fellow X Factor finalist Niki Evans in rows over housekeeping this week.
The group, who were eliminated from the competition last night, found themselves caught up in arguments about the state of the mansion that the contestants share. The house is believed to be full of dirty dishes and saucepans, while the toilet is also in a poor state.
A source told The People: "That place is a house of horrors. You wouldn't expect the Sex Pistols' trailer to be like that. It's like a pigsty."
The situation caused tension when Niki lost her temper with Hope's Charlie Mole for using her cooking set. Charlie's bandmate Emily Biggs wound Niki up further by hiding her saucepans in the bathroom.
An X Factor spokesman said: "If they want to live in a dump it is up to them. We are aware that there has been tension."
'X Factor': Hope
Monday, December 3 2007, 15:08 GMT
By Nick Levine, Entertainment Reporter
The great survivors are gone. After three visits to the bottom two in the last four weeks, Hope finally bowed out of The X Factor on Saturday. Although Louis praised the group's "brilliant image", Simon insisted that their performance of '2 Become 1' "wasn't good enough", and the girls' rousing rendition of 'We Will Rock You' wasn't able to buy them another week. Had the constant fight to stay in the competition burned out their excitement, as Dannii suggested? Raquelle 'I Did The Splits At Boot Camp' Gracie and Phoebe 'Big Old Lungs' Brown gave us the lowdown.
How are you feeling today?
Raquelle: "We're cool. Obviously it's a big change for us - we've been living in the X Factor house for three months, so we're missing it now that we've left, but we're really looking forward to the future."
Was Saturday's result a shock to you?
R: "Not really. Of the five remaining acts, we were the only ones to have been in the bottom two, and we'd actually been there three times. We were kind of expecting it, to be honest. You know, one of our performances was strong, and the other was only OK, whereas the others all had two sensational performances."
Phoebe: "We all saw it coming, so we just tried to prepare ourselves and make the most of our last week, really."
Why do you think '2 Become 1' didn't turn out to be one of your best performances?
R: "I actually we think we did as good a job as we could have done with '2 Become 1' - it's a very difficult song to sing. It's a real pop ballad, so maybe it didn't come up trumps against something as powerful as 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart', which Niki sang."
After you performed it, Dannii said she felt you were "fighting rather than [showing] the excitement of being together which we saw in the beginning". How did you feel when she said that?
R: "She's absolutely right that we were fighting and that we're survivors, but I didn't think we'd lost our early excitement. We were all really excited to be on stage, but if she didn't feel that came across, well, we respect that."
It's been reported that the group fractured a little when Phoebe was asked to sing lead on 'Hurt' last week. Is there any truth to these rumours?
R: "Absolutely not! We've all been totally supportive of each other. When Phoebe was given the lead vocal on 'Hurt', we were pleased because she's the one who sounded best on that song. That's how we do it - whoever sounds best on a particular track gets to sing the solo. You know, we had to be there for Phoebe because she's only 16 and it was a lot of pressure for her to sing lead."
P: "For me, it was a lot of pressure, but all the girls were really supportive and I just did my best with it. It was really nerve-racking when I was standing there waiting to go onstage - I was shaking my little boots off! - but I tried to be as confident as I could."
Will Hope stay together in the long-term, do you think?
R: "We are definitely, definitely going to stay together. We've all come out of this competition with four new best friends... We're so strong now, because there's nobody else in the world except for us who knows what we've been through together."
P: "We're doing lots of gigs at the moment, and then we're going on the X Factor tour. After that we'll just have to see what happens. We're going to keep working at it, you know. We're definitely, definitely staying together."
How did you find Simon as a mentor?
R: "Simon's been a great mentor. He's a very busy man, but he's always been there to support us and lift us up when we've been feeling down. We'd see him every Friday, and we'd speak to him during the week if we were unhappy with our song choices. He'd just want to see the finished product really, and if he wasn't happy with it, he'd change it. That was fine with us - we always respected his opinion because he's a very successful man."
There's been a suggestion that Same Difference are Simon's favourite act this year. Did you ever pick up on that?
R: "Not at all. He gave us all equal treatment and helped us all equally. Same Difference are great - we wish them all the best for the rest of the competition."
What's the atmosphere like in the X Factor house as the final approaches?
R: "It's getting more and more tense every week because we're getting really close now. But we're five girls who stick together, and we had the top floor all to ourselves, so it was always a great laugh for us. We didn't sleep - we were up all night talking and messing around!"
P: "We want Rhydian to win now. He's so dedicated, he works really hard and he's always been such a sweetheart to us, so he's the one we're backing."
Is it true that Hope weren't quite as tidy in the kitchen as Niki would have liked?
R:"That's absolutely not true! We love Niki. She cooked a massive Christmas meal for us the other week, and we cleaned up afterwards. That's how it worked. You know, we didn't really eat much in the X Factor house except for soup. We'd go out for meals or get takeaway pizza, so how could we be messy?"
What have you learned from your time on The X Factor?
P: "I've learned that it's a hard, hard industry. I've also learned to be strong and not read everything that's in the papers, because it's better just to focus on what you're doing. Most of that kind of stuff turns out to be lies anyway."
Dannii determined to beat "catty" Louis
Sunday, December 2 2007, 11:27 GMT
By Daniel Kilkelly
Dannii Minogue has vowed to get revenge on her fellow X Factor judges by making sure that one of her acts wins the competition.
The Australian pop star has faced criticism from co-star Louis Walsh, who regularly questions her ability as a mentor. On last night's show, he went a step further and claimed that she had never had a hit record.
Meanwhile, there have been several reports of backstage tension between Dannii and Sharon Osbourne, and she has finally admitted that they do not get along.
"It would be so great to win," Dannii told the Sunday Mirror. "I most want to beat Louis. When Simon says girl judges are the cattiest, he means Lou-Lou. He even said Kylie can't sing. That was unforgivable.
"As for Sharon, you don't click with everybody. But it's her choice not to be friends. Apparently she's envious because I'm younger and prettier."
Dannii has said that she is enjoying her time in the spotlight following years of being compared to her sister.
"I'm quite fluttery with happiness," she revealed. "I've finally been accepted as me. It's a fantastic opportunity, for once, not to be compared with Kylie. At last, I've found my own slot."
Well she certainly isnt going to 'click' with Sharon when making bitchy comments like that!!! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Come on Louis, i'd love him to win and Niki to win.
I wasnt starting to like Danni but now I just dont like her anymore
I quite like Dannii. Didn't used to like her that much. I feel sorry for her too :p.
Louis had a major point when he slated Danni, he was seriously cross she said Nikki sung her song last week completely out of tune. Thats rubbish her constentant Leon dances like a stupid robot. Hope were dreadful on saturday to murder Spice Girls was bad to destroy a Queen song was utterly unforgiveable. Niki and Rhydian in the final 2 surely,
whats next weeks theme?
sorry to say.......
but does no one think that all this years finalists are really weak?
Niki - as much as is think she is fab and the true star of the show - she has a niche market and cannot hope to be as sucessful as leona
same difference - once this is over they will rule teh disney channel and be very hip with the tweenies but will not have a major pop career
rhydian - also very niche - will be a big star in musicals not the pop industry
leon - cute but very forgettable
no one really stands out this year apart from rhydiculous
There were better singers at boot camp that got turned down. There has been a lot of week acts in this year's competition but last year was pretty poor as well. The best year was when Shayne Ward won as there was more competition on who was going to win.
Lets wait and see whether Leona can sustain her success, most X Factor/Pop Idol etc. finalists/winners have a couple of successful records and then you rarely hear from them again. I agree with your comment on Same Difference though and will be glad, never to hear them or of them again. :wall:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bad Wolf
Louis: I want botox!
The X Factor judge thinks he needs it next to the other judges
Louis Walsh has decided he needs botox - because the other three X Factor judges have had it.
'I'm the only person with my own tits and teeth,' says Louis. 'I haven't had anything done yet, but I will - botox probably. I have to start thinking about it because I want to look good next to those three.' One word, miow.
Rhydian: 'I'm straight and a virgin'
Thursday, December 6 2007, 09:54 GMT
By Alex Fletcher, Entertainment Reporter
X Factor contestant Rhydian Roberts has denied rumours that he is gay and has also confirmed that he is still a virgin.
The singer claimed he has no problem with people assuming he is gay, but added that he is "100%" straight.
He told the Mirror: "If people are assuming that I am gay, or whatever, that is fine.
"They don't know me and I dress quite camp. But I can say categorically that I am 100% straight."
Roberts revealed that his Christian beliefs are the reason behind his decision to not have sex before marriage.
He commented: "That is not saying that I can't have fun with a lady. I love the company of women.
"I have been offered sex, like most men. But if you believe in something you can't compromise. But I am only human and you can fall short. At the moment, my priority is singing.
"I am not a closet Christian. If someone asks me about it, I will talk about it. I do pray on Saturdays but then I pray every day. But what will be will be, it's God's will and that is a great mental attitude to have."
'X Factor' semi-final songlist revealed
Thursday, December 6 2007, 10:49 GMT
By Nick Levine, Entertainment Reporter
The four remaining X Factor hopefuls will each sing twice this week, taking on songs that they have chosen with their mentor. Here are there selections:
Leon Jackson (for Dannii)
'The Very Thought Of You' (made famous by Bing Crosby)
'How Sweet It Is to Be Loved By You' (Marvin Gaye)
Rhydian Roberts (Dannii)
'Bridge Over Troubled Water' (Simon and Garfunkel)
'You'll Never Walk Alone' (from the musical Carousel)
Same Difference (Simon)
'Never Had a Dream Come True' (S Club 7)
'Chain Reaction' (Diana Ross)
Niki Evans (Louis)
'Songbird' (Fleetwood Mac)
'One Moment in Time' (Whitney Houston)
Ray did brillant last year with "You Never Walk Alone" i hope Rhydian can perform it well its a great tune. I'd like to see Nikki do something different than ballads. I think all four have recorded When You Believe (X Factor Single) anyone know when we will see them perform it?Quote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Ray did brillant last year with "You Never Walk Alone" i hope Rhydian can perform it well its a great tune. I'd like to see Nikki do something different than ballads. I think all four have recorded When You Believe (X Factor Single) anyone know when we will see them perform it?
Must be straight after the winner has been chosen as it is meant to be in with a chance to be Xmas number 1 in the charts.
And once again Niki does a ballad or two - getting boring now,. :crying:
Niki is good at singing ballads but that's not all she sings. Remember Hot Stuff and All That Jazz?Quote:
Originally Posted by no1abbafan
YAY! Rhydian singing some wicked songs!!! He will blow everyone away with those. Gd Choices!
I'm really annoyed Nikki is still in. Dont get me wrong she can sing. But not to the extent of a winner. She was really good the first couple of weeks and imo her best one was My herat will go on and that was when she peeked. She has gone down hill since then and i dont see her peeking again any time soon. I love Leon too and SD are getting a bit teedious. They can sing but are more musical and recordable.
Dunno why but i have a feeling Niki will go tomorrow.
If Same difference sing something serious I wouldnt mind them winning
It'll be interesting seeing Same difference singing S club 7 and Chain reaction as they are different to other songs they have chosen.
I think Leon could go tonight.
i hope they dont but i have a feeling SD will go, although i do think they will be good at their songs tonight
A bit tough tonight on who will be going I think. Rhydian has guaranteed a place in the final though in my opinion.
I preferred SD's 2nd song. They are better when they put on a massive performance for their song. Just them singing is a bit boring.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mistletoe Kisses
All credit to them though; remembering their dance routines and singing in tune can't be easy.
Sorry but Simon ought to be ashamed of himself, dragging up Sarah's past like that to secure the sympathy vote.
They're the bookies favourite to go so he had to pull something out of the bag.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris-tmas
Well that wasn't the way to go about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by BehemothThey're the bookies favourite to go so he had to pull something out of the bag.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris-tmas
This year's series has been a sham, none of them are fit to lick Leona's boots.
It's evident that self-absorbed Rhydian will win. Leon the tocken deluded jazz fan, and Same Difference - why are the nation voting for them!?
Nicki is the only half decent one, but half decent shouldn't be the best the "nation's biggest talent show" has to offer?
Beverly was robbed of a place in the final imo.