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'X Factor' top eight songlist revealed
Thursday, November 8 2007, 15:54 GMT
By Beth Hilton
DS reveals the songs that the eight remaining X Factor hopefuls will sing on Saturday's show.
Boys 14-24
Andy: 'Chasing Cars' (Snow Patrol)
Leon: 'Dancing In The Moonlight' (Toploader)
Rhydian: 'You Raise Me Up' (covered by Westlife)
Girls 14-24
Alisha: 'Put Your Records On' (Corinne Bailey Rae)
Over 25s
Beverley: 'You're Beautiful' (James Blunt)
Niki: 'Because of You' (Kelly Clarkson)
Groups
Hope: 'Back to Black' (Amy Winehouse)
Same Difference: 'Don't Feel Like Dancing' (Scissor Sisters)
Oh dear. BAD song to give Andy. No one can sing that song apart from Snow Patrol in my opinion! And he ain't great anyway, so oh dear!!
Rhydian doing You Raise Me Up should be good.
Interesting to see Same Difference doing Don't Feel Like Dancing, I wouldn't have imagined them singing that.
I have to agree with Lea with Andy's song choice - i don't know how he's going to pull it off...a pretty hard song to give him and i just can't imagine him performing this! I can only see Snow Patrol doing it! I think he's in great danger this week of leaving, plus none of Dannii's acts have gone yet...so i have a horrible feeling he'll be going next even though i don't want him too!
All the other song choices sound pretty good!
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Originally Posted by tammyy2j
NO NO NO! do they even know what that song is about? that is possibly the worst song choice ever, and you can bet there will still be random gyrating :wall:Quote:
Hope: 'Back to Black' (Amy Winehouse)
yes yes yes! :lol:Quote:
Same Difference: 'Don't Feel Like Dancing' (Scissor Sisters)
ooooo Im looking forward to same differene performance, its something different
I think Andy and Hope have the worst song choices this week so they may be in the bottom two if so i hope hopeless Hope goes :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Andy has a hard song to sing this week imo its one of the best songs definatly one of top 3 favs and snow patrol succeeded with this song and i think he may have a challenge because his voice isnt that strong.
I think i'm in the minority but i love Rhydian! I hated him at first and i doubt i would ever by his records but he has the most amazing voice and i loved him singing phantom of the opera and last weeks was good too. I think he was be the best act on sat with this weslife cover.
Afraid i'm not liking the groups at all.
I loved Same difference at the begining but whats with the overload of cheese! I love the song they are singing on sat but it will become very caberet and cringy. they should be adutitioning for west end musicals rather than the x factor and hope dont get me started on them. Not a single one of them can sing and together they are a horrific car crash. Why on earth Simon sent home futureproof i have no idea. He will be regretting his desicion this week. Along with Rhydian and possibly nikki (Oh and even poor daniel who left), they were the only talent in the competition.
Hopefully hope will go!
I don't think you are in the minority Jess - i think most people have taken to Rhydian since the live stages have started - I think he's brilliant anyway, along with Beverley and Niki.
Have to agree about Hope - I do hope they leave tomorrow night, as they are my least favourite act if i'm being honest and Simon's face will be a picture if another group of his goes 2 weeks running! Andy is in grave danger though, i think.
X Factor contestant Andy Williams is thrilled at being voted Heat magazine's 'Torso of The Week'.
The 23-year-old said the accolade was a lifelong ambition (wow, thats some ambition :lol: ) and he was "completely comfortable" with snaps of his toned physique being posted on the internet.
The news provided some welcome light relief in the run-up to this week's live show, in which he will sing Snow Patrol's 'Chasing Cars'.
Andy said he is determined to deliver a strong performance this time around as he was convinced he would be in the bottom two in last Saturday's show.
But although he is sure that this week's track is perfect for his voice, he was concerned that eliminated contestant Daniel De Bourg would object to the use of "his song".
The Welsh hopeful became emotional while listening to the single, saying he is feeling the added pressure of doing a good job for his friend.
The X Factor continues on Saturday at 6.45pm on ITV1.
X Factor hopeful Leon Jackson was forced to see a throat specialist last night after straining his vocal cords.
The 18-year-old impressed judges in last week's big band show, but has struggled with his song choice this time around.
He was prescribed antibiotics after visiting London's Cromwell Hospital and is under strict instructions to rest his voice whenever he can.
Leon, who has battled nerves throughout the competition, is hoping to wow viewers with Toploader's 'Dancing In The Moonlight' tomorrow night.
The X Factor continues on Saturday at 6.45pm on ITV1.
hmm, thats awful when that happens cos you feel sorry for them, im still not sure about Leon
Niki Evans has revealed that she was devastated by Simon’s comments during last week's X Factor.
The mother-of-two was taken out of her comfort zone in the big band show and was distraught when Simon highlighted the fact after her performance.
Although she hid her disappointment at the time, she later admitted that being surrounded by dancers and having a trombone player between her legs had left her feeling vulnerable and embarrassed on stage.
The 34-year-old has vowed to concentrate on her voice this week, and hopes to impress the judges with her rendition of Kelly Clarkson's 'Because of You'.
The X Factor continues tonight at 6.45pm on ITV1.
Leon to goooo this week!!!! :cheer:
X Factor hopeful Alisha Bennett changed her song choice this week because she was terrified that choreographer Brian Friedman would give her a complicated dance routine.
The 23-year-old - the only one of Sharon Osbourne's acts left in the competition - was lined up to sing Beyoncé hit 'Crazy In Love', but felt she needed to concentrate on her singing to stay in the show.
She now hopes Corrine Bailey Rae track 'Put Your Records On' will help her avoid the bottom two for the second week running.
Alisha does not believe she is safe in the contest and feels she has "lost her soul" after receiving negative comments in the first two weeks.
Although she was brought up by her mother to be a strong and confident woman, she said the pressure of performing has left her vulnerable and questioning her abilities.
The X Factor continues on Saturday at 6.45pm on ITV1.
Hmm, I would of liked her to sing the other song, But I think its a great second choice for her
Nah, I think Put Your Records On will suit it voice much more than Crazy In Love would have. She made the right decision.
My opinions on tonight's performances:
Andy: I'm really sorry to say this as Andy seems to have a very nice personality but I thought his performance was bad tonight...and it was down to his song choice. 4/10
Leon: He was ok... he got the audience going, he's grown in confidence but doesn't have the best vocal in the world. 5/10
Rhydian: A powerful, moving and beautiful performance. Absolutely exceptional. 10/10
Alisha: Find her bland and boring...her performance was just bland and boring. 4/10
Beverley: A good performance. She tried something different singing James Blunt I think, and it paid off. It wasn't her best performance though. 8/10
Niki: A good vocal, had to agree with Dannii's opinion though...was it a right song choice? 7/10
Hope: Even though I think they are hopeless, I have to admit I thought their performance was quite good tonight. They did singing, instead of flaunt their bodies to attract male voters. They focused on their vocals and it was alright. 7/10
Same Difference: Really liked their performance. It was lively and entertaining, and it really could get me up dancing! They are two great performers. 9/10
My Bottom 2 Prediction: Alisha and Andy
Who I Think's Going Home?: Andy
Rhydian and Beverley was the best today. Can't believe Beverley was in the bottom 2!!! Glad Andy has gone though, he was the weakest in the competition. Bless him though. Niki's performance wasn't that great, I'm starting to think she may not do it, but we'll see over coming weeks! I was impressed with Same Difference, much better than I had anticipated. Alisha was really good too.
Leon or Hope to go next. I'm not fussed on either of them, they bore me.
:eek: Why was Beverley in the Bottom 2?! That was surprising and I was on the edge of my seat as for one moment, i thought Simon was going to vote for Beverley to be sent home just to pee off Louis!
Poor Andy though. :(
Only seen the results show will watch the repeat later. Poor Andy he was a good singer but was just given the wrong songs. Another brilliant performance by Rhydian why don't they just give him the record deal now he is going to win this year hands down.
I had to go out at 8 last night so missed my lovely Rhydian so I'll be catching the repeat today its going to be him and Niki in the last two I do feel. And I think he'll win it hes been consistenly the best, with his extraordinary vocals and hes a natural performer on stage.
Better from Niki and Hope this week. Andy was awful, he has no personality and should not have been allowed anywhere near the snow patrol song. Alisha's best performance so far for me last night. Oh and please people stop voting for Same Difference it was shockingly bad last night, the vocals were off, the set up was something out of a bad dream.
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Originally Posted by Johnny Allen
I think most of my class have been voting for Same Difference - well think they appeal to that age group (8-10 years). :lol:
I hope Rhydian gets to the final, but doesnt win it. I think there's a lot more to him, talentwise and being known as the X factor winner, might hamper his chances and limit his opportunities. I think he might be able to make it as a more serious singer, if he doesnt win it. Im sure he has a great career ahead as the darling of the west end.:thumbsup:
i agree, it wasn't the complete car crash i was expecting and they finally seem to have learnt how to stand in a line! although saying that, only one of them was doing any proper singing- i can't believe she's only 15, and WHY isn't she in this as a solo performer?Quote:
Originally Posted by DaVeyWaVey
X Factor girl band Hope are sleeping in separate bedrooms following a series of rows.
The five singers recently clashed in rehearsals when Charlie Mole claimed that Leah Lauder has "the wrong look for the band".
A source told The People: "Suddenly Charlie lost it, blaming Leah for harming their chances of winning. She said she looked like the odd one out because she was fatter than the rest of them. It was really hurtful to Leah."
Leah was on the verge of quitting the show following the confrontation, but she was eventually persuaded to stay by producers.
"It was touch and go. Producers spent hours trying to talk them down. There was a lot of shouting and tears," the insider explained. "Leah eventually agreed to stay but the situation is highly volatile. She and Charlie no longer speak except when necessary in rehearsals. The producers have had to split them up so they are sleeping in different bedrooms. "
The girls have also rowed on a number of other occasions. Their mentor Simon Cowell is "furious" that they are letting personal differences ruin their chances of winning the show.
Axed boyband Futureproof recently told DS that Hope "detest" each other.
X Factor chiefs have hired a counsellor to help the contestants deal with the pressure of impressing the public every week.
Insiders have revealed that the finalists were "shocked" and "devastated" by Futureproof's elimination from the competition last weekend. Now producers are worried that some of the contestants are struggling to cope with the stress of taking part in the show.
"Morale among the contestants has taken a big nosedive after last week's surprise eviction," a source told the Daily Star Sunday. "Everybody thought Futureproof were safe, so to see them go has really put the fear of God into the other finalists.
"A lot of them have been really struggling with the pressure and the fear is that they're not strong enough to handle it. They now have a counsellor on hand 24/7."
Alisha Bennet's mother Sharon has admitted that she is worried for her daughter after receiving a number of emotional phone calls.
"I am worried for health. She is struggling under the pressure and I think it is starting to get to her," Sharon explained. "I speak to her almost every day on the phone and a few times she has been in tears. Being in the bottom two for the first two weeks really knocked her confidence."
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If these lot can't hack it now they've got no chance when one of them wins.
My little sister loves Same Difference and she wants them to win. I think they are a good act for the competition as they cater for a certain target audience and know what direction they are going in - I must admit they aren't too bad and I think they should stay in further, but not actually win the competition.Quote:
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Originally Posted by Johnny Allen
I think most of my class have been voting for Same Difference - well think they appeal to that age group (8-10 years). :lol:
I hope Rhydian gets to the final, but doesnt win it. I think there's a lot more to him, talentwise and being known as the X factor winner, might hamper his chances and limit his opportunities. I think he might be able to make it as a more serious singer, if he doesnt win it. Im sure he has a great career ahead as the darling of the west end.:thumbsup:
I think Rhydian does deserve to win in my opinion - his performance last night was absolutlely exceptional - but I feel he should have entered a competition like Any Dream Will Do opposed to the X Factor, as I could see him as a West End Star...opposed to an X Factor winner...no matter if he wins the competition or not, he will definetly get something out of being in the competition as he has such a brilliant voice. I think it'll be down to him, Beverley and possibly Niki in the final.
I couldn't believe that girl from Hope was 15 either! :eek: She looks so much older! The arguments they are currently having won't help them at all though - I can see them going in a few weeks, i think..
Im watching the repeat and just saw Hope, I quite like them and thought they were good and well confused for Pheobe I swear she was 16 and now we are being told 15 :hmm:
The only disagreement with last Saturday's result is that I would have liked for Same Difference to go (everytime I see/hear them I want the sick bucket :sick: - they are just not my thing, sorry to the fans out there!) but did not like Andy's performance much either. Well done to all the other acts though, difficult so say right now who will make it to the finals.
Rhydian was on top form Saturday night he blew everyone else out of the competition he has to win. Hope was terrible ruining a brillant Amy Winehouse track they have to go. I knew Andy would go he had a back choice of song.
I'm finding Louis Walsh a hypocrite telling Leon we didn't another Michael Buble wannabe and then Westlife covering a Michael Buble track and releasing a swing album and why he is backing Simon's band Hope they are useless
For once Sharon was complimentary about Rhydians singing and not about his appearence. she even admitted that he would win this competiton. He was brilliant on Saturday night no gimick or fancy fur coats just him.
I don't think that Hope should be ther full stop i mean they werent even entered as a group no wonder they don't get along.
I have to admit Rydian is growing on me i hated him at the start but i can actually bear him now.
Absolutely, he was amazing. I actually liked Hope's performance, I thought they did a good version, it wasnt jawdropping but they were in tune.Quote:
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'X Factor's Andy refuses to blame Dannii
Monday, November 12 2007, 17:25 GMT
By Nick Levine, Entertainment Reporter
Axed hopeful Andy Williams has refused to blame Dannii Minogue for his X Factor downfall.
The 24-year-old from South Wales was eliminated from the ITV1 talent hunt on Saturday after failing to impress the public with his rendition of Snow Patrol's 'Chasing Cars', a song Sharon Osbourne described as "too rock" for him.
However, Williams insisted that Minogue shouldn't take full responsibility for his ill-advised rock makeover, telling DS: "I did want that song choice though, along with Dannii, so I can't grumble about that.
"She was an amazing mentor. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else because she genuinely cared and was devastated when I didn't get through," he added. "She said she felt absolutely s**t because she feels like she's let me down and crushed my dreams, you know."
how lovely of Andy, most constestants mouth off and make bitter comments when they go out.
OMG @ Same Difference, what with him turning up on the bicycle and the toy soldiers. i reckon they should become childrens entertainers lol :hmm: Simon knows deep down their a joke.
Andy had to go really, a rubbish performance of chasing cars. Rhydian on the other hand was very good.
'X Factor' row with 'Strictly' over Kylie
Thursday, November 15 2007, 11:25 GMT
By Alex Fletcher
Rex Features
X Factor producers have had a row with Strictly Come Dancing over having Kylie perform on their show.
The popstar has agreed to appear on the ITV show's final on December 15 and the BBC dance contest on December 1.
According to The Sun, the X Factor bosses are furious that Minogue is due to appear on the rival show and have tried to reschedule her appearance.
A source commented: "The shows are so competitive. When X Factor found out about Strictly’s plan to get her on the show before them, they told Kylie that she either appears on November 24 or not at all."
A spokesperson for the popstar said: "We are in discussions with both shows."
'X Factor' top seven songlist revealed
Thursday, November 15 2007, 14:08 GMT
By Nick Levine, Entertainment Reporter
The seven remaining acts will take on disco classics for this week's X Factor. Here are their song choices:
Boys 14-24
Rhydian - 'Go West' (made famous by Village People)
Leon - 'Relight My Fire' (Take That)
Girls 14-24
Alisha - 'Young Hearts Run Free' (Candi Staton)
Over 25s
Beverley - 'I'm Every Woman' (Chaka Khan)
Niki - 'Hot Stuff' (Donna Summer)
Groups
Same Difference - 'Feels Like I'm In Love' (Kelly Marie)
Hope - 'Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)' (Abba)
Kylie: 'Dannii is the only talented judge'
Thursday, November 15 2007, 11:11 GMT
By Beth Hilton
Rex Features
Kylie Minogue has claimed that her sister is the only X Factor judge with talent.
The singer is convinced that Dannii will triumph over Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne to guide her category to victory in the show.
She said: "[Dannii's] so overqualified for the job, really, because she's been performing since she was about seven and she's the only one on that panel... they all have their talents, but she's the only one there who knows what it's like to get up and perform, especially under pressure or [when] you're not feeling well or you're nervous."
She added: "And she's opinionated, which is important when you're among that kind of company."
Kylie is reportedly in talks to perform with one of the last two competitors in the show's final.
'X Factor' singer dumps lover for Leon
Sunday, November 11 2007, 10:03 GMT
By Daniel Kilkelly
X Factor finalist Emily Biggs has dumped her boyfriend in favour of fellow contestant Leon Jackson.
The blonde singer, who is a member of girl band Hope, decided to end her relationship with 19-year-old Louis Hill after growing close to Leon at the X Factor mansion.
A source told the News of the World: "It was definitely love at first sight between Emily and Leon.
"They've been trying to keep things under wraps because of Emily's relationship but everyone on the show is aware of their special bond. Louis didn't want any involvement with X Factor. Emily decided it was easier to virtually cut contact with him. She's now told him that it's over."
Leon admitted that he had feelings for Emily in a newspaper interview last month, describing her as a "lovely, lovely girl".