X-FACTOR 2007

Michele Monro · Post by **Michele Monro** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 12:56 am

I have been voting for Rhydian from the very first day and I would be very surprised if he didn't walk the competition by a huge majority. I cannot understand how 'Same Difference' are still in and hearing Simon talk about how wonderful they are makes me cringe. If they were mentored by any other judge Simon would have slaughtered them, as cheesy and cringe worthy.In fact Louis is only doing nwhat Simon did to the two Scottish lads last year. Simon slaughtered them every week and they ending up getting the sympathy vote. If he had stayed slightly more neutral I think they would have gone several weeks earlier than they did.

There is nothing wrong with the partnership of 'Same Difference', they remind me of 'S Club 7' and they will be popular with the kids but I just don't think they have that elusive X Factor.

john · Post by **john** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 9:15 pm

I think that Rhydian will win it, he has been exceptional each week now. I thought that perhaps Leon would have gone last night, I thought he was a bit flat on "The Very Thought Of You", although he picked up a bit on his second song.

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:08 pm

The songs each act will perform have been announced for Saturday's Final of The X Factor.

Same Difference will sing "All I Want For Christmas is You" and "Breaking Free" from High School Musical.
They will also duet with Jason Donovan on "Any Dream Will Do".

Leon sings "White Christmas" and "You Don't Know Me", and duets with Kylie Minogue to sing "Better the Devil You Know."

..and Rhydian will sing "O Holy Night" and "Somewhere". Also as a duet with Katherine Jenkins - "You Raise Me Up."

It'll be interesting to see who wins, the article states it will be a close thing between Rhydian and Same Difference.

Marian

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:31 pm

Well, all 3 singers are so different, it is hard to decide who will get the most votes.

I love "Oh Holy Night" and think Rhydian will do a great job. And the duet with Katherine should go well. I am not sure about Leon singing "You don't know me"--cannot see him pulling it off somehow--Same Difference sound as thougfh they are going to be the liveliest, that is for sure!

I think Leon will go this week.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:50 pm

Two go this week Marian, as the winner takes it all, so to speak

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:29 am

Yes of course, I forgot this week was the final--what I really meant was that I think that Leon will be the first to go on Satuday-leaving Rhydian and Same Difference to fight it out--and I think that Rhydian will win.

michduncg · Post by **michduncg** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:14 am

Same Difference - I think they are trying to be the Carpenters! But thy're not! ' With those songs, they will certainly appeal to the 'kiddie audience' (although 'All I want for Christmas' is a fantastic song)

Leon duetting with Kylie! Well, that'll get my vote. Anything to hear that disco anthem played national tv!

Rhydian probably will win and has a unique talent, but the choice of 'You raise me up' is pretty cliched on the X-Factor.

Post by **Administrator** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:55 pm

I would have loved Rydian to song "The American Trilogy" in the final, he would have blown everyone away

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:11 pm

Apparently there has been a flood of votes for Same Difference at the bookies.
Marian

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:43 pm

On Teletext this morning Rhydian is back as Hot favourite.

Michael you are right---there will never be another "Carpenters"---but nevertheless Same Difference are pleasant to listen to---not sure if I would want to listen to a whole album though.

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 10:23 pm

Just before the verdict.. there is no justice if Same Difference win, although they are very entertaining. On vocal ability alone it should definately be Rhydian. For pop star quality it should be Leon.
Break a leg everyone, and may the best perfomance win! I'm going downstairs now to watch.
Marian

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:58 pm

Well Leon came through to win in the end. Very good luck to him. I think he'll do well in his future career, as will the runners up.
Now my daughter, who chose Leon as a name for her first born five years ago, as being a rarely used name, might see a difference!
At least she, and our Leon, is five years ahead of the rest!!
Marian

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:23 am

I really think that Leon won it on the last song--it just suited his voice much more than it suited Rhydian---very exciting show-I really enjoyed it.

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:43 am

Apparently, Leon won by only 1% over Rhydian!
Marian

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:22 am

I did hear that Dermot said there was only 1% in it---but as they often say things like that, without seeing the results it is impossible to know if that is correct.