X Factor 2007 - General Discussion

[Abbie]

This Saturday's songs:

Alisha Aretha Frankling - Say A Little Prayer
Emily Britney Spears - Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman

Andy Bee Gees - Staying Alive
Leon Michael Buble - Home
Rhydian Phantom Of The Opera

Daniel Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
Bev Whitney - I Have Nothing
Niki Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On

Same Difference High School Musical - Breaking Free
Futureproof Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now
Hope Missy Elliot & Co - Lady Marmalade

Good songs this week and can I just say, great songs for the groups

[LostVoodoo]

Emily Britney Spears - Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman

omg, the poor thing, why do they make her sing such dross?!

cant wait to see Rhydian!

[Abigail]

Sisi Jghalef tried to kill herself last weekend after struggling to cope with being booted off The X Factor.

The 22-year-old was a member of girl group Hope, but she was axed after show producers discovered that she had failed to complete a community service order.

"Once my X Factor dream was shattered I plunged into a bottomless pit of total depression and worthlessness," Sisi told The People. "On the outside I still tried to be the same bubbly Sisi going out clubbing and being the life and soul of the party but inside I was falling apart."

"One night I sat in my bedroom watching over and over re-runs of the wonderful moment I'd been told I'd made the final," she continued. "It was everything I'd ever wanted and worked towards. I laid on my bed crying my eyes out and sobbing uncontrollably knowing it was never going to happen.

"I stumbled into the bathroom to wash away the tears and saw a bottle of paracetamol on the cabinet. I unscrewed the cap and emptied the bottle into my quivering palm - some spilling on the floor as I was shaking so much. I can't remember how many there were and just swallowed them with a gulp of water as I stared back at my swollen face in the mirror."

Jghalef was rescued by her mother, who discovered what her daughter had tried to do in time. She stuck her fingers down Sisi's throat, forcing her to bring the tablets back up.

"Since my overdose I've managed to pull myself together thanks to my friends and family," Sisi added. "The only reason I'm talking about this is to warn other young people and parents about the pressure put on contestants on such high-profile shows."

[Abigail]

Sharon Osbourne has admitted that she made a big mistake by walking out of The X Factor on Saturday night, and has revealed that she has not been asked back by ITV.

The TV show judge declared "I'm out - gone!" live on the programme after two out of three of her acts were in the bottom two and she was called upon to help choose which one to send home.

Osbourne, who reportedly argued with co-judge Dannii Minogue before the show, has now admitted that she was wrong to storm off.

During an interview on Paul O'Grady's Channel 4 show, she explained: "I had just had it up to here. I thought 'I'm not going to take anymore'.

"I have made mistakes. I made one on Saturday ... I can't apologise for being me.

"I don't know if ITV want me back. I want to go back to take care of my girls but I've not heard from anyone. I'll pay for the call."

O'Grady then made a plea for Osbourne to be allowed back on the X Factor, saying: "You've got to go back or there's no show. You're the cog in the show.

"If you're watching can anyone do the courtesy of picking up the telephone?


Osbourne is returning to 'The X Factor'
Sharon Osbourne has agreed to return to The X Factor for tomorrow night's live show after she apologised and held a two-hour meeting with Simon Cowell.

The show judge announced that she had quit the show last weekend after two of her three acts found themselves in the bottom two to be voted off.

She since revealed that she had made a big mistake in walking off the programme, but admitted that she was not sure if ITV would take her back because they had not contacted her.

But after reportedly calling Simon Cowell to apologise, Osbourne held a meeting with him, as well as executive producer Richard Holloway, at a London hotel to discuss their issues.

A show insider told The Mirror: "They had a meeting and it went well. Everyone got to have their say."

Sharon was expected to attend a sound check at the show's Wembley studios yesterday.

A spokeswoman revealed: "We're fully expecting Sharon to be at the studio on Saturday."

[DaVeyWaVey]

I'm glad Sharon will be back - imagine if her 2 acts (Alisha and Emily) are in the bottom 2 in tomorrow's show though - i bet she'll fly off the handle!

[Abbie]

Yay Im so glad she is back and Dave I hope that deosnt happen it would be dreadful plus I like emily and alisha

[Chloe O'brien]

I hope Ryiadan brings the house down with his verison of Phantom of the Opera. He has to stay in the competition.

[DaVeyWaVey]

My opinions on tonight's performances with ratings.

Hope - Lady Marmalade - 4/10 - a near average performance from them tonight. Better than last week's performance in my opinion but that may be because they sang a better song choice this week (in my opinion of course).

Leon - Home - 7/10 Rather good but not that memorable.

Beverley - I Have Nothing - 10/10 Fantastic! Loved her performance tonight. Her performance tonight was a lot more natural and she sang the song to perfection. A huge improvement from her performance last week.

Alisha - Say A Little Prayer - 2/10 Boring for me. She doesn't show much expression in her performance. Her singing just seemed rather bland.

Same Difference - Breaking Free - 8/10 - I surprisingly liked this performance! It was upbeat and lively, they sing well and they looked like they were having fun! They come across as being cheesy but they are a very original act in my opinion, compared to the rest of the acts in the competition.

Daniel - Build Me Up Buttercup - 2/10 I didn't like this at all. He didn't show anything in this performance. I found it rather bland. I didn't think he projected his voice enough - but that's just my opinion. I predict he will be leaving tonight.

Rydian - The Phantom Of The Opera - 10/10 Exceptional! This guy has an amazing talent. I hope he goes all the way.

Emily - I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman - 3/10 - I didn't think her performance was anything special tonight, but she must be under a lot of pressure what with her school work being on her shoulders too. She made a good effort.

FutureProof - If You Dont Know Me By Now - 5/10 Rather average, i thought. I don't think they fit together that well as a band though in my opinion.

Andy - Stayin' Alive - 8/10 I enjoyed this. It was something different and i thought he pulled the performance off very well. And he's from near whooop! Go Andy!

Nikki - My Heart Will Go On - 10/10 What can I say?! Just brilliant! Fantastic! This woman has a fabulous voice. Hope she goes far - i really do.

My Bottom 2 Prediction: Daniel and Alisha

Who I Think Is Going Home?: Daniel

[CrazyLea]

I am in love with Rhydian lol! He is just amazing! At the moment he's my favourite. Great performer! Amazing voice!

Also love Niki. She has a great voice!! My second fave.

I also like Beverley. They are my 3 favourites.

Don't like Alisha - boring. Don't think Leon, Andy or Daniel were good at all. Not great singers IMO. Leon in particular! Can't stand those Hope girls, they just annoy me sooo much (as people). Hope that Leon goes. Or Hope!

[Chris_2k11]

Andy should of went tonight he was the worst i thought. Same Difference are doing my head in, their like a couple of cartoon characters.