X Factor 2007 - General Discussion

[Chloe O'brien]

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.

[Johnny Allen]

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.

[Pinkbanana]

Rhydian win it hes been consistenly the best, with his extraordinary vocals and hes a natural performer on stage.

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.

I think most of my class have been voting for Same Difference - well think they appeal to that age group (8-10 years).

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.

[LostVoodoo]

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

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?

[Abigail]

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.

[Abigail]

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.

[DaVeyWaVey]

Rhydian win it hes been consistenly the best, with his extraordinary vocals and hes a natural performer on stage.

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.

I think most of my class have been voting for Same Difference - well think they appeal to that age group (8-10 years).

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.

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.

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! 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..

[Abbie]

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

[Perdita]

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 - 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.

[tammyy2j]

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