Live show 6 and the review:
Andy was the heartthrob, and people thought that andy williams would make it through because of his good looks more than his singing. Leon is very similar, but instead of his looks, the producers tried to manufacture a personality out of leon. This will all backfire in the end, because leon does not have the body of rhydian, andy or even that of Icaro, nor does he have the talent of his main competitor rhydian, in the boys department. Roller skaters were blamed on Alisha leaving last week, and Hope blamed their stylist and the bad wardrobe on them being placed in the bottom two. Rhydian also complained about being made to look campy. Niki complained about her living conditions and pots and pans to eat and drink from hurting her performance. Last minute song changes bothering same difference. Any Excuses this week?
The six finalists were allowed to try to get their home towns behind them by suprise visiting, for the sake of press and a larger audience for sure. Leona Lewis is actually helping the x factor, and returning the favour of making her famous, by having a big hit and keeping peoples dreams alive to becoming the winner of the x factor.
Leon
Was allowed to perform last,which is a bad thing in his case, because people will remember how weak of a singer he really is. The 1962 hit by Ray Charles, You Don’t Know Me. This song should have gone to somebody with a much better voice than leon, but for a last performance it was not bad.
The x factor judges comments:
Louis Walsh said: “Leon, I love that song, You picked a brilliant song. You’re getting better and better every week. Forget Michael Buble, I want Leon – you’re as good as Michael Buble!
Sharon Osbourne said: “Leon you were totally in your comfort zone… so relaxed and spot on tonight. As I said before, you are the dark horse in the contest!”
Simon Cowell said: “Leon you messed up the start, you messed up a bit. I have sat here week after week wondering why you are still in the competition”…(the boos were deafening)
Dannii Minogue said while crying: “I am absolutely crying again and I feel like part of the family, it was amazing”.
BeverleyThe first of the evening was Beverley. Singing Mariah Carey’s Without You, with the help of harlan on the piano.
the x factor judges comment:
Sharon Osbourne said: “Beverley I think that’s one of the greatest love songs that’s ever been written and you did it such justice, you were spectacular. I had goose-bumps.”
Dannii Minogue said: “What were they serving at the canteen between dress rehearsals and now, it wasn’t like that the last time you sang it”.
Simon Cowell said: “When you started I thought we’d have a problem, but even though it wasn’t perfect you made it special”.
Louis Walsh said: “You look like a diva and sung like a diva… please vote for Beverley everybody at home! He was begging for votes on live TV! It has worked in the past, why not now?
Same Difference
Same Difference was the second act of the night. Sean and Sarah’s the brother sister duo had no gimmicks, no bicycles, no dancing, no streamers or confetti. Did it work? Sarah did manage to wear a prom dress probably made by divacorsets? The duo sang Starship’s “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me Now”. The fans were on their feet once again.
the x factor judges comment:
Louis Walsh said: “On a very positive note, I think that was your best performance so far. I’m glad you got rid of all the gimmicks. ”
Dannii Minogue said: “It was great to see how uncomfortable Louis Walsh was throughout that performance.”
Sharon Osbourne said: “I am so happy that Daddy Warbucks let you grow up tonight. He’s taken you out of Blue Peter, and into ‘O7.”
Simon WCowell said: “I hope that Louis Walsh bumps into James the club manager one dark night. Ignoring Mr Grumpy I thought it was your best performance so far. I think you would have a hit record with that!”
Niki
Niki was next to perform. Dressed in red and using the sympathy card by letting us know the love song was her late dad’s favourite song, “The Power Of Love” by Jennifer Rush. Her husband also was allowed to speak for the first time saying “I’m so proud, I’m going to change my name to Niki’s husband!”
the x facotr judges comment:
Sharon Osbourne said: “Niki, amazing song. You sang it with great emotion, you were unbelievable and you deserve to be here til the very end.”
Dannii Minogue said: “It was a great performance. I can see how emotional you are, just leading up the end you lost the note, but the rest of it was great.”
Simon Cowell said: “It was a million times better than last week Niki, I am so impressed with what you just did because now we have a competition”.
Louis Walsh said: “Very few people can see it just how difficult it is to sing the first part acapella as you did you are a proper diva, very impressed.”
Rhydian
Rhydian vowed to change his style, or he promised to quit. Did it work? Rhydian chose to sing a a song from thearte where he feels most comfortable. Singing the West Side Story love song “Somewhere” He would not wear campy clothing, and promised to wear only a dark blue suit.
the x factor judges comment:
Louis Walsh said: “Rhydian, you are a true professional. You’re definitely going to make the final, you are truly passionate, and you’re head and shoulders above everyone else.”
Sharon Osbourne said: “Is it true you auditioned for Joseph? I thought Lord Lloyd Webber had taste, but he messed up on you. I’m so glad Lloyd Webber messed up and we’ve got you instead.” (we put his rejection video up a few weeks ago on the x factor fan site)
Simon Cowell said: “First of all, you’re glad that we got to see how you really are, the real you.” “I think you would be an incredible winner for this competition.”
Dannii Minogue, who was crying said: “I honestly can’t even speak… I’m sure everyone at home will feel the same I felt you were singing personally to me, it was amazing.”
Hope
All week long, we had to hear a voice from the dead future proof, talking so much trash about hope, and spreading rumours of their inner strife, as well as girl group insiders hearing about charlie mole’s name calling and new moniker “the woo woo girls”. Add to this, the girls all being allowed to return home for a press tour to drum up votes. hope had a tough act in rhydian to follow. The woo woo girls were complaining the whole week at phoebe once again taking the lead vocals. The girls were singing the Christina Aquilera hit “Hurt”. How do you frame this group of girls when only one has talent, but the others are part of the group. woo woo all the way to another week.
the x factor judges comment:
Louis said: “We’ve got one main singer and four girls going ‘Ooh and Ah’, I know Simon likes girls going ooh and ah, but it’s not right. Pheobe is carrying the group”
Sharon Osbourne said: “You were given the song by your mentor, there is such big time competition out there, I wish you girls the best”.
Dannii Minogue said: “I don’t know if we made a mistake not putting Phoeobe through in the solo category”
Simon Cowell said: “Complaining about having one lead singer… what would you have done with Take That?”
Louis Walsh said: “Take That had Robbie and Gary and Mark, three great singers. With Hope, you made a mistake!”
Simon Cowell returned with: “Shut up, shut, up. It is a sign of confidence, girls, that you allowed one person to do this song. I loved you did a Christina song, And you did it very well. I think it would be a travesty if Hope go out on the back of that performance”.
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