X Factor 2007 - General Discussion

[Abigail]

Louis Walsh has defended his X Factor co-star Sharon Osbourne, insisting that it would be a huge mistake to axe her from the judging panel.

Recent tabloid rumours have suggested that Osbourne will not be returning for the show's fifth series, but this has been denied by producers on more than one occasion.

Sharon was also criticised by fans for her behaviour in the first live show of this series, which saw her threatening to quit the programme because two of her acts were in the bottom two.

"She was seriously considering walking away. It was not a publicity stunt," Louis told the News of the World. "But she knew she had to come back for her two acts. It's life, it's real. It's part Jerry Springer. And I stick by Sharon totally. She was loyal to me when I was sacked.

"They can't replace her because there's no-one else like her. And Simon Cowell cannot control her. That's what makes it fantastic telly."

Walsh admitted that he has been disappointed with new judge Dannii Minogue's performance on the show thus far: "She is not picking the right songs for her guys. After 27 years in the business I don't know why she can't pick better ones."

Louis also commented on reports of a feud between Osbourne and Minogue.

"Both want to be Queen Bee," he explained. "Sharon's Queen Bee in my book and Dannii is the new kid on the block. But they've sorted themselves out. I can see them becoming good friends by the end of the series."

[Abbie]

Rhydian Roberts is still unhappy about the way he is being treated by X Factor producers.

The singer believes that executives have changed his image to make him look like an oddball on the ITV1 reality series.

"Rhydian feels he has been stitched up by the producers and says they have orchestrated it to make him look bonkers," his singing tutor Michael Barry told the Daily Star Sunday. "He thinks producers have dyed his hair, covered him in pale make-up and dressed him up to make him stand out."

Roberts has previously complained about being set up as the show's "pantomime villain".

Well I dont like, I think he s a good singer and belongs in the west end rather than the X factor, but I do feel sorry for him the kinda press he gets but I have to agree with him, the way he is presented on the show is werid

[Johnny Allen]

forget the acts Simon and Louis are the best entertainment like a couple of school girls 'Oh Shut up Louis', 'No you shut up'. If Simon thinks Louis is an idiot why did he bring him back on the show, he missed the banter between him and Louis. I always dislike big band week and yesterday it was justified/ My thoughts on yesterdays performances.

Andy: Lacklustre and no personality, he's got to go within the next few weeks, the weakest on there. 3/10

Leon: To young for that song, but better than the last 2 weeks, still looks way to nervous though. 5/10.

Rhydian: Only he could have pulled this of, I love him, hes so original and amazing. Still think his Phantom of the opera performance last week will take some beating. 9/10

Same Difference; cheesy and annoying better then the first week, but I agree with Louis they shouldnt be in the final rounds. 4/10

Hope: So far there worst performance, the song choice was awful and didnt suit them at all, but they were in tune. 3/10.

Futureproof: I didnt think it was all that bad, I didnt think they should have been in the bottom two, and I thought they were alright. I love Richard. But there attempts at dancing were awful. 6/10

Niki: Her weakest performance so far, not really the sort of genre that suits her but she gave it ago and looked stunning. 5/10

Beverely: Best performance of the night along with Rhydian. She has one amazing voice. 10/10

I think Andy will be next to go.

[Perdita]

As he is a trained opera singer I don't think Rhydian should be on X Factor, thought that was for amateurs who then get guided into stardom if they have talent and get through to the finals. Compared to Daniel, who looked uncomfortable before he was voted off because he did not agree with the song, Rhydian does look as if he loves the attention he is getting.

[Abbie]

You know what it just says something about the public when we are voting for Same difference, who are really cheesy and sounds like they belong In thr 90's with all the other cheesy pop bands, when Futureproof and Hope ended up in the bottom 2

[CrazyLea]

Grrrrrr I wish Hope went!!! They're so irritating!!!

I feel sorry for Rhydian, he is made out to look bad, but I think most people love it I know I do, he's so lovable hah!

As for Same Difference, they're awesome and must defend them They're so cute, and love doing what they're doing soo much, which is always good . I hope they stay a long way. But I don't think they should be in the final. That should be Rhyd, Bev or Niki .

Hope, Leon or Andy next pleaseeeeeeeeee .

Oh and I love Louis and Simons banters too. It's funny, I don't care if it is for publicity or something, it would be boring without it.

[Xx-Vicky-xX]

That Rhi what ever his name is was bizarre lastnight, don't like him much really, i don't really watch it but what iv'e seen he is bizarre

[Abi]

Andy: Boring, and weak. He has no personality, and looks like he doesn't want to be there 4/10

Leon: Best that he's done so far. He's looking more like he's enjoying it, and more confident. He's not the greatest singer in the world, but he's better than a lot of them! 6/10

Rhydian: I love him now! During the auditions, he was awfull, but now, he's a complete legend. He pulled that song off brilliantly, and is really entertaining. I think he'll be like G4 when this comp ends- Very popular, but not overly commercial. 9/10

Same Difference: They're so cute! Very entertaining, and pretty good singers too. It would be good to see them do something a bit different though- maybe slower? 8/10

Hope: These girls need a slap. What have they done to themselves? They think they have it, when they reeally done. Especially the tall one. I might even forgive them for their image, if they could sing. But they cant. The 16 year old is the only one who is faintly good- she's too good for that band. 3/10

Futureproof: It wasn't that bad, but not brilliant either. They're very forgetable, i can see why they went. They're not original either, and lack the star quality of a winning act. Not the worst though 5/10

Niki: I HATE this woman. I really cant stand her. Absolutly nothing about her is appealing to me. She looked like mutton dressed as lamb last night- e.g. DESPERATE. Her singing was pretty good, untill the end of the song. She CANT hit top notes. She's trying to follow in the footsteps of Celien Dion, and people like her. But they can hit the top notes, and not shout them. Niki cant. She sounds strained, weak, and looked a mess last night. And who would buy her single? She's a carbon copy of every other "diva"- theres nothing original about her, and she has no star quality whatsoever. People like Rhydian you look forward to, because they are entertaining and different. Niki is not. ANDDDD... 2 weeks in a row, she missed the top note. Learn ya lesson, and tone down the big notes- She cant do them!! 2/10

Beverly: Wicked performance. Not amazingly original, but she put a bit of her stamp on it, and looked like she was enjoying it. 8/10

Alisha: Well, she couldn't do much worse than the Wino's version, could she?! She was actually, pretty good! 7/10

Niki, Andy or Hope should go next.

[LostVoodoo]

Hope are just a group of grubby little whores.

I think that comment is a bit harsh, BB!

maybe a bit strongly-worded but i get his point! i have hated Futureproof throughout this; i thought they were boring and hopelessly outdated. but last night's performance was great, the vocals were strong at it was more upbeat and soulful than anything else they've done. Hope on the other hand were all over the place as usual, and last night was definately their worst performance. but oooh look, guess who Simon picks to stay

[LostVoodoo]

As he is a trained opera singer I don't think Rhydian should be on X Factor, thought that was for amateurs who then get guided into stardom if they have talent and get through to the finals.

oh please, do you think Leona Lewis can sing like that without training? she's a graduate from the Brits Academy (which they kept quiet about, and instead promoted the humble telesales worker thing). the only restriction is that you aren't allowed to have to have a current recording contract. although when they have opera people on i often think 'ok, we think they're great, but what do other trained opera people think? are they as good in their eyes?'