Hi Guys,
I never got this over to the team at London24 in time so I am putting it up on my private blog. These are my views and not that of London 24. If you wish to see my blog there CLICK HERE
Anyway here we go. The run down on acts 9-16.
Apart from a few acts ANY of the others could go this week. As with last week, whoever is on first will struggle with the exception of One Direction, Aiden, Matt and possibly Rebecca. My hot favourites to have a tough week are the wild cards. All 4 survived last week and that was a big surprise so I think the judges would want at least one to go this week. It must be annoying to see someone you didn’t really like much being more popular than someone you are endorsing.
This is why I think if Paige and Wagner are on very early then they will be in real danger of going. John shouldn’t be struggling but with the popularity of Matt and Aiden, he could have a hard time of it every week. John needs to stick to singing SOUL but as soon as Louis gives him a duffer, he is gone.
My previous blog had acts 1-8 here are 9 through to 16.
9. Paige Richardson “Killing Me Softly”–Simon said he looked like he was from ‘an American sitcom”, that wasn’t far wrong. I was expecting to see a McDowell’s backdrop and some petals thrown on the stage to welcome King Jaffe of Zamunda! A total stich up. They spent nothing on his performance except a jacket from the set of ‘Coming To America’. Louis had a stupid moment by calling him a ‘cuddly Luther Vandross’ and Paige now has the backing of Simon, a certain kiss of death. I like Paige but he is on borrowed time.
10. Katie Waissel – “We Are The Champions” - All the press this week has been on other contestants and that will give her a break. For some reason the judges want this girl to survive. Everyone is talking about her clothes but the real problem is her weak voice. I don’t care if she becomes the biggest star this side of the Milky Way, Louis is right she is ‘style over substance.’ Big X Factor names are showing her support and I’m not surprised. She needs to pull a rabbit out the hat to survive another week. Don’t be deceived by the fragile vocal, it isn’t emotion with this girl. It’s lack of control from a lack of training or practice. Should go but won’t. They will put her next to a crazy card.
11. Mary Byrne – “It’s A Man’s World” A very good solid performance of a great song. Simon said, “I can see how you developed an image from Cheryl” and then called her a “Tryer”. There was another reference to her Tesco past to keep us aware of just who she is. Mary isn’t a star but she is vocally much better than some. Tesco Mary, the middle-aged singer from Dublin. There are enough votes in that last sentence and with a few more little digs from Cowell she should be all right for long time to come.
12. Nicolo Fest – “Just Dance” - Gone! Not great but the judges helped his departure with some weird remarks. Best comments, Louis Walsh “You’re a diva, you’re quirky and you’re in tune!” followed by Simon saying “I liked it – you look better than you sound.” A good-looking guy with a decent voice spoiled by a diva persona and too big a production.
13. One Direction – “Viva La Vida”- My favourites to win the show unless parents can put locks on the home phone. They are ok at best. They sang ok, but have the full weight of Simon Cowell behind them. Their video trailer sees them jostling around like ‘Shoving Buddies’ from an episode of Family Guy. A cliché representing closeness that the young girl voters will love. On a week where manufactured girl band ‘Girls Aloud’ admit they were never close, it makes me think about their value. Louis had a point on styling. One had a leather coat and scarf on and another had shorts and a t-shirt. Simon says that he is leaving it to the boys. So who is he mentoring – Diva Fever?
14. Wagner – “She Bangs/Love Shack”- If there’s any justice in the world, Wagner will win The X Factor. He is my favourite crazy card. Wagner is there for a joke, but it would be priceless if the joke backfires. The Sun have made much news over a little argument in the house between Wagner and John so I expect one of those to have a backlash this coming week. They won’t want him to hang around too long just in case there is a momentum in his support. A bongo solo every week is the key to his success even if it’s a ballad. We need to start a support group!
15. Aiden Grimshaw – “Mad World”- I like Aiden. He has style and an interesting delivery. He is also a very strong singer that has more to give. Louis said, ‘you are the next big male popstar’, considering what Louis did with `Shayne Ward, Aiden shouldn’t take much notice of that remark. However, on this occasion, Louis could be right. He is the closest thing to having the x factor. I don’t think his performance and originality matched that of Matt but still very promising. He is going to get better and better. A class act.
16. Treyc Cohen – “One” –When you consider Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, Maria Lawson, Cassie Compton, Laura White and Brenda Edwards, it’s not the best year for female power singers. I think it is so that the previous winners can come back and still looking like mega stars. Treyc is the only one carrying the touch for the big ballad vocalist and she sang well but not amazingly. She has a beautiful face and with the right songs could do well, but they have styled her into some “Tina Turner” tribute act. I would hope she hasn’t shown her best or she could be in trouble.
I’ll at a charity ball to raise money for Diabetes this weekend, so I will be tweeting only during the result show.
