Any Dream Will Do.

[Abbie]

I was so gald when they said who was in the bottom two cos I want both of them to go, but it was about time craig went, he always seemed to awkward for me

[JustJodi]

Ok Craigiepooh is gone..............Lewis to go next....Sounded like Andrew's daughter read him the riot act last Sunday for letting Daniel go...
They also know that Lewis WILL crack under pressure...
If any one is gonna win at this point its gonna be Lee... just my 2 euro cents worth

[Abigail]

What a phenomenal performance from Lee and Josh Groben. That totally blew my mind, I can't wait for it to go up on the website so I can watch it again. What did ALW say after they had sung? I didn't catch that bit.

The lads are right, Keith is arrogant and it showed tonight when he thought that he would be the one performing with Josh. Yeah, I know all the lads were disappointed at being cast as backing singers and not in the limelight but Keith got a cob on because "I have all his albums and I've been a huge fan of his since I was little blah blah blah..."

Anyway, I thought Lee's solo was great, even if he did perform in his jim jams. I did wonder how anyone could pull off a dreamer but he did it good. He was so at ease with himself on the stage and it showed through when he was lent back on the steps. Great performance

Ben was great, he's coming on every week. He didn't go overboard with the emotion and I liked it.

Craig... weakest of the night for me. I couldn't work out if he was the betrayer or the betrayed. And he did exactly what ALW said not to do - smile. He just seemed out of place and uncomfortable on stage.

Lewis was another weak performer. He should deffinatly have gone tonight. I didn't like his performance and his voice was too harsh for the song.

Keith was OK, he pulled the arrogance off superbly but then again it didn't take much practice.

Lewis should have been in the bottom two. It seems that the curse of the coat has come to an end as it should have been Lewis in the bottom two according to Graham.

I don't think the panel were too pleased with ALW last week for sending Daniel home. And neither was his daughter. I was just beginning to like Craig and Ben. I think Ben is a rank outsider, rather like Ray was on X Factor, and he could possibly make it to the final.

[Abigail]

Here's an interview from Daniel. He's already been offered a job!!


Put yourself in Daniel Boys' shoes. Your dream is to show off your voice, your moves and your jazz hands on the West End stage. So you audition for a TV talent hunt to find a star for a revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and, after singing your lungs sore, you make the final half-dozen. Hurrah! But then Andrew Lloyd Webber - composer of 13 musicals, Oscar-winning songwriter, peerless theatre impresario - tells you that you're "not exciting" enough to entertain a West End audience. Pretty crushing, eh? Lesser men would crumble, but plucky Daniel is ready to bounce back with a part in a new musical. Hurrah! We caught up with the thwarted hopeful to discuss what went wrong, what he thinks of Andrew's song choices and why he wants to put his hand up a puppet's nether regions in the very near future.

How are you feeling after being eliminated on Saturday?
"I am really disappointed. I wanted to stay in a bit longer and I wanted to win, but deep down I think I've been kind of telling myself that I wasn't going to win. I'm just disappointed I left at such an early stage."

What do you think was your undoing?
"You know what, I really don't know. I think the song choice, perhaps: the public didn't seem to like it. It's difficult because we never got to pick the songs. I kind of knew all week that it was quite a risk, because it's quite a cheesy song and there's nothing much you can do with it. I thought I did my best, but obviously the panel didn't agree and the public didn't agree."

Who chooses the songs for you?
"Andrew picks the songs."

Which must make it difficult to argue with them!
"Haha, it would be a bit difficult! If it's something we really, really feel strongly about, we can say. There was one week where they wanted to make me sing a Scissor Sisters song that didn't suit my voice at all. I went in there and said, 'I don't think it's going to work'. They had me sing it and then they laughed, and agreed. They changed the song. But, as a general rule, we never really get a say."

Which song did you enjoy singing the most?
"I think my favourite song was in the first week, when I sang (James Morrison's) 'You Give Me Something'. I loved singing that. I also loved doing (Rod Stewart's) 'Maggie May' song. When I was given the song I didn't really know it and I was like, 'I don't know if I'll like this', but as the week progressed I grew to like it a lot. I also enjoyed the sing-off song, which was fantastic for me. All along, I'd thought to myself 'I really want to sing a bit of musical theatre', and finally I got to sing some. Obviously it was in that awful situation, but I at least got to show Andrew and the public what I was good at."

Did you find it odd that you were asked to sing pop songs to win a part in a West End musical?
"I did. It is quite frustrating, that. I kind of understand why they're doing it, because obviously the public have to be interested in what we're singing, but I think they think the public are stupid. They think the public won't know musical theatre songs, which I think is wrong. The public obviously have an interest, otherwise seven million people wouldn't watch the show. I can kind of understand - Joseph is a pop musical - but I do think there should have been more musical songs in there. There have been one or two, but I think there should be more, definitely.

Andrew said on Saturday that he thought you weren't exciting enough to entertain a West End audience. Do you agree with that comment?
"No, I thought that was such a harsh comment. I really was very disappointed with Andrew's comments on Saturday. I don't think Andrew has thought like that all along: he's said some lovely things. But he's also said some strange things, and that was quite harsh. It did get to me, that comment, actually. I really don't know where it came from. If he didn't like my performance that's fine, but I thought that was a bit harsh and over the top."

What would your ideal role be in the future?
"There's a few things I'd love to do at the moment - there's a part called Fiyero in Wicked, and also if West Side Story is ever to come back, I'd love to be Tony. That's my favourite musical. I also love Avenue Q."

So we might be seeing you with your hand up a puppet soon?
"Absolutely! You know, I'd love to think that I'm right for something else. It's been very bizarre but I have already been offered a job! But I can't tell you what it is."

Not even a hint?
"I can't tell you, but it's a new musical coming later this year and I've already been offered it. Nothing's definite though. I haven't said a definite yes, but they've shown interest and I am very interested."

Who do you think the frontrunner in the competition is now?
"I've said from Day One that I think Lee will win. I think the final may be between Lewis and Lee."

Do you feel you learned a lot on the show?
"I do, I think I learned a lot about myself. It may sound stereotypical, but I'm quite a shy, reserved person and I think I really learned to stand up for myself more. There've been a few times when I've had disagreements being interviewed. I've learned to do that, and I've learned to have the courage to disagree with some of the judges' comments."

Finally, do you have any regrets about appearing on the show?
"Absolutely none. I've loved every second of it, and as an actor I couldn't have asked for a better showcase, really."

[Trinity]

I never have been a fan of Craigs, but it shouldn't have been him that went last night - Lewis was worse.

Ben was better than Craig in the sing off so in that respect ALW did chose the right person this week. I think he knows he made a mistake last week now. Lewis was not great.

Something really bizarre now though, perhaps Luna or Choloe could confirm this for me. On Scottish TV the continuity announcer said possibley just before Dr Who, 'there are five would be Joseph's left, two of them are Scot's and one of them will go tonight' Was that a good guess?

[Katy]

I am so glad Lewis stayed, i am pleased he has got to the semi final and he can go next week although, i think that Keith and Ben should have gone a long time ago, hes out of tune. Lee is so going to win, so it doesnt really matter for the others. Hes brilliant. I loved the part with Josh Groban.

[Chloe O'brien]

I never have been a fan of Craigs, but it shouldn't have been him that went last night - Lewis was worse.

Ben was better than Craig in the sing off so in that respect ALW did chose the right person this week. I think he knows he made a mistake last week now. Lewis was not great.

Something really bizarre now though, perhaps Luna or Choloe could confirm this for me. On Scottish TV the continuity announcer said possibley just before Dr Who, 'there are five would be Joseph's left, two of them are Scot's and one of them will go tonight' Was that a good guess?

I never seen last night's show Trin sorry but I thought it would have been Craig or Lewis to go this week. Lewis will have to go next week.

[Abigail]

I've been thinking about this since the show... none of the Josephs congratulated Lee when he was chosen to sing with Josh. They all whined about how it was unfair and it should be them. To me, that screams unprofessionalism, especially from Keith who moaned that he has all Josh's albums blahblahblah and basically it should have been him. I also thought none of the other Josephs had a powefull enough voice to sing with Josh so Lee was the obvious and only choice (IMO).

Lewis isn't cut out for the West End performing 8 shows a week. Like Zoe (I think) said, he'll crack under the pressure.

Now we're down to four I wonder if they will finally sing a solo Joseph song each as well as a group number. I noticed that Saturday's show had been cut by 5mins.

[Abigail]

Oh deary me, it looks like Andrew is becoming something of a hypocrite. Last week he said Daniel's performance was smashing but he sent him home. This week he said Ben coped really well with his song but... http://www.andrewlloydwebber.com/sec...php?article=77 watch it and see what he says about Ben.

[pookie1968uk]

i really really wanted lewis to go this week and cant believe he keeps staying in. most people i know really dont like him but he still seems to get enough votes to stay in! surely he must go next week.
craig didnt seem the worst to me and i think shouldnt have gone this week.
its still lee to win for me. stands miles apart from anyone else.