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Post by Chris on Oct 7, 2006 11:55:55 GMT 1
No.How many top singers are in wheelchairs? Hope she doesn't reach the live shows tonight.She'd only be there for the sympathy vote like Gareth Gates was.
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Post by Paul on Oct 7, 2006 11:59:07 GMT 1
From Simon's point of view, anyone who has a sob story and can sing is a win-win.
That said, the girl in the wheelchair is a great singer and deserves to go through. Sean doesn't because he can't sing
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Oct 7, 2006 12:05:20 GMT 1
No.How many top singers are in wheelchairs? Hope she doesn't reach the live shows tonight.She'd only be there for the sympathy vote like Gareth Gates was. That is a ridiculous thing to say Chris How does her being in a wheelchair stop her being a good singer? I think its safe to say she is in the final 12
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Post by Chris on Oct 7, 2006 12:12:54 GMT 1
Hope she's not.Just my personal opinion which I'm entitled to.I'm not saying she's not a good singer but name me one top singer in a wheelchair.The business is hard and demanding for an able-bodied person never mind one in a wheelchair.
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Post by Dory on Oct 7, 2006 16:16:09 GMT 1
Robert Wyatt. He refused to go on TOTP again after the producers wanted him out of the wheelchair and into a normal chair There is so much prejudice in the world
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Post by Chris on Oct 7, 2006 21:52:15 GMT 1
So she got through but at least the nervous lad didn't.
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Post by Dory on Oct 7, 2006 22:30:13 GMT 1
I'm glad he didn't get through - as even Simon admitted he was the weakest singer in the group. In a few years time he may have a much better chance of success with a bit more maturity. 16 is too young to join such a cut-throat businesss.
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Post by Chris on Oct 7, 2006 22:45:43 GMT 1
Agreed.He'd have surely gone to pieces on a live show.
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Post by Chris on Oct 8, 2006 9:09:59 GMT 1
Robert Wyatt. He refused to go on TOTP again after the producers wanted him out of the wheelchair and into a normal chair There is so much prejudice in the world Never knew that.Remember seeing him on in '74 singing I'm A Believer.
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Post by Sass on Oct 8, 2006 10:00:07 GMT 1
i think i would be nervous singing in front of people too.
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Post by Paul on Oct 8, 2006 18:30:40 GMT 1
I reckon the mentors nearly got it spot on: Sharon almost certainly should have chosen Johnathan over Dionne Louis should have chosen Pure Liberty over 4sure Simon chose well, but I would like to have seen Carlo instead of Ray Speculation is mounting that both Eton Rd and Ray already had management contracts as well and if it is true they will both be out of the show as well Odds to win (quite surprising these): Bet 365 Expekt Totesport Totalbet Betfred Sporting Odds Victor Chandler Blue Square Paddy Power Bet Direct Sky Bet Extrabet UK Betting Stan James Ladbrokes Coral Pinnacle Sports Betfair Mansion Betdaq iBETx Sporting Index 6.5 Ben Ben 10/3 9/2 11/2 23/5 5 5 5 5.5/1 7.0 Kerry Kerry 11/2 5 6 26/5 6 11/2 11/2 4.8/1 8.5 Ray Ray 15/2 6 6 26/5 6 6 15/2 6.5/1 8.5 Ashley Ashley 4 7 5 15/2 11/2 5 13/2 6.3/1 8.5 Leonna Leonna 13/2 6 11/2 11/2 6 7 15/2 6.7/1 10.0 Nikitta Nikitta 8 9 8 13/2 11/2 6 9 7.6/1 13.0 The Unconventionals The Unconventionals 9 12 8 12 8 12 7 14.7/1 15.0 The MacDonald Brothers The MacDonald Brothers 14 12 12 14 9 14 12 14.3/1 15.0 Robert Robert 12 12 12 14 12 14 6 15.2/1 21 Eton Road Eton Road 20 20 16 20 18 16 20 17.1/1 21 4Sure 4Sure 20 20 10 20 20 16 26 34 Dionne Dionne 25 33 20 33 28 33 20 39 67 Any Other Any Other 66 47
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Oct 8, 2006 18:40:18 GMT 1
Sharon almost certainly should have chosen Johnathan over Dionne I agree with that
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Post by Chris on Oct 8, 2006 18:42:30 GMT 1
Nita was asking how much influence those others helping the judges choose had.Not much I don't think.The final decision surely is up to the judge.
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Post by LittleChristmasTurkey on Oct 8, 2006 18:46:30 GMT 1
I think Sharon screwed up really. Both Tiwa and Jonathan should have got into the live shows.
I'm pretty sure Louis will win.
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Post by Chris on Oct 8, 2006 18:47:34 GMT 1
I think and hope a group wins this time.G4 should have won instead of Steve Brookstein.
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Post by Melody on Oct 8, 2006 19:06:10 GMT 1
Definitely agree with that Chris. I like The Unconventionals but I cant say that anyone really blows me away. Poor little Sean - he was such a sweetheart but he would never ever have coped with the live shows.......what a shame for people that crippling nerves can ruin their chances. He was too young though - probably needs a few years to build his confidence and voice. Love Melody xx
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Post by marcus on Oct 8, 2006 19:26:43 GMT 1
Who was that one that kept forgetting the words to "Leave Right Now", and the track was playing with the footage with a Tom Jones song being mixed in?. This is the one! hehehe! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNkhcrYJ-go
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Post by Paul on Oct 14, 2006 19:59:07 GMT 1
I have missed the X Factor live shows. My thoughts: The studio looks much better, but I don't like the way that Kate was standing at the edge of the stage after each contestant performed, it makes her more anonymous. Major at having themed weeks, so Pop Idol Robert - Plenty of energy, a good performance, bit out of tune in places Eton Rd - A total mess. Out of tune, couldn't harmonise together. Not unique in the slightest. The odds say they are gone tonight! Nikitta - It was OK, a bit average. She can do better Ben - Performance of the night. I didn't expect he could pull a Motown song off at all with his voice, but he did excellently MacDonald Bros - It was safe, even a bit twee but the talent is clearly there. Sharon was right that they should show more personality but I hope they survive tonight Ray - A weak forgettable performance. I see his odds to win have nose dived after tonight (2nd fave to 5th). Rides the cute young boy thing too much Dionne - I suspected she would be the Brenda of the competition, and despite being favourite to go originally she nailed it Unconventionals - The arrangement was messy in places but they should get through. They are all great singers Ashley - A solid performance. Choice of song was good but a tad safe Kerry - The song was far too safe and didn't let her shine 4Sure - I thought I would hate them, but they were very good tonight. They were helped by having the best song though Leona - Not an obvious song for her, but Louis was right, she oversang it and needs to find her own voice. She has an irritating Javine quality about her as well If the first 4 rule applied again Nikitta and Eton Rd in the bottom 2 with Eton Rd going. The MacDonald's are not safe though and could very easily go tonight Oh, and does Lionel Ritchie have a single/album out at the minute
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Oct 14, 2006 20:25:01 GMT 1
Post by Admin on Oct 14, 2006 20:25:01 GMT 1
Watched some of this, can we get rid of 8 or so and cut to the chase?
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Oct 14, 2006 21:54:14 GMT 1
Post by Chris on Oct 14, 2006 21:54:14 GMT 1
So,Unconventionals went and thought they would.
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