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janthea Mon 22-Aug-11 12:19:55

I see this has started again! I must admit to love watching the audition programmes to see the truly awful people who are on it. Such Fun!! I record it and then whizz through the boring bits. Once they go to boot camp and the live shows, I'm not longer interested and don't watch. Am I alone in this guilty pleasure? blush

supernana Mon 24-Oct-11 10:58:13

Jonny for me! Frankie and Kitty give me the pip...

Libradi Mon 24-Oct-11 12:49:20

I do like the boy group 'The Risk' although I didn't think much of them this week. Very disappointing this year though.

numberplease Mon 24-Oct-11 15:23:22

I`m losing interest now my favourite (Sami) has gone. She is a superb singer. The only one I really have any interest in at all now is Johnny.

numberplease Sun 30-Oct-11 21:29:03

So, horrible little Frankie lives to "sing"? another day. My bottom 2 this week were Frankie and Misha B, with Frankie taking my vote for going, but alas, he`s still there.

Libradi Mon 31-Oct-11 16:22:51

I was disappointed that Sophie went last night, I think she has a very good voice, just not that popular for some reason. Surely Frankie must go next week? I keep saying I'm not going to watch but still end up viewing . Really enjoying Friday nights X factor USA on ITV 2 though, I know I keep harping on about it, but a much better night's entertainment.

numberplease Sun 06-Nov-11 00:33:54

Marcus was far and away the best tonight, amazing the difference when he gets the right song. Nobody else stood out, except for Frankie, Mischa B and Little Mix for being the worst. I used to really love The Risk, but the new line up seems to have lost the magic.

harrigran Sun 06-Nov-11 00:41:36

I think Marcus is amazing, he had my toes tapping tonight.

Libradi Sun 06-Nov-11 08:41:00

I loved Marcus too last night, I couldn't stop smiling and jigging about all the way through the song smile

numberplease Sun 06-Nov-11 21:25:14

I just don`t believe it! I was so sure that with 2 going out tonight the `orrible`little Frankie would definitely be in the final 3, but no, he`s gone straight through to next week! So sorry to see Johnny leave, he sang beautifully in the sing off tonight, and he has such a lovely personality.

Libradi Mon 07-Nov-11 08:50:59

Can't understand how Frankie is staying in, he must have a huge army of little fans confused
I can take or leave Johnny, I think he will do well out of the show, even though he's out of the competition he is an entertainer although not someone I would go and see.
I'm still tapping my feet and singing along with Marcus grin.

numberplease Tue 08-Nov-11 15:29:02

YIPPEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! I`m tempted to use swear words here, but just remembered that I`m a lady, so will just sedately say how pleased I am that the `orrible little Frankie has been axed from X-Factor.

Libradi Tue 08-Nov-11 16:39:39

Oh I wonder what they'll do now? Maybe they will bring back the Risk or Johnny?

numberplease Tue 08-Nov-11 16:51:39

Or maybe have a week with no eliminations?

supernana Wed 09-Nov-11 15:30:31

Frankie did himself a huge favour by getting himself thrown out of the competition. Sad to say, he was teetering along the rocky road to self destruction. Go back to school, Frankie. Get a real life!

supernana Wed 09-Nov-11 15:31:20

Marcus for me!

shysal Thu 10-Nov-11 09:01:59

It has been announced this morning that the four acts eliminated by the judges in the first live show will be given a chance to be voted back by the public. The one with the most votes will join the remaining contestants on Saturday.
What a shame this choice does not include those voted off by viewers in the subsequent shows, like Johnny. I suppose it means that they will not have to refund any phone money.

glammanana Thu 10-Nov-11 09:09:26

Another money spinning excercise by the organisers.

numberplease Sun 13-Nov-11 00:19:12

Marcus was the best for me tonight, but nobody really stood out. Still don`t like Amelia Lily, I was hoping to see Jonjo back.

glammanana Sun 13-Nov-11 00:23:02

I fancied Jonjo back, I am not impressed at all am thinking of finding something to watch on Sarurday night or get myself a toy-boy wink

numberplease Sun 13-Nov-11 00:41:45

Oooh Glammanana, the way the show`s going lately, I think the toy boy would be a great alternative!

Hattie64 Sun 13-Nov-11 19:32:12

Definately a toy boy, I really would love one as well.

numberplease Sun 13-Nov-11 21:57:59

I don`t like either of the 2 in the bottom 2 tonight, so wasn`t bothered who went, but am quite pleased to see the back of Kitty.

nannym Mon 14-Nov-11 06:49:59

It's becoming quite clear that Misha B isn't popular with the public, no matter how hard the judges try to praise her. Could it be something to do with the ridiculous hair styles?!! The girl has a good voice, but it seems to me that the new "humble, grateful Misha" just doesn't ring true. It's Marcus for me, with Janet as runner up please.

supernana Mon 14-Nov-11 13:53:30

I thought that Kitty was far too "in yer face" and Misha B, in spite of having a good voice, leaves me cold. Marcus and Janet are my top favourites. Both seem well-balanced individuals. I still miss Simon and, I do get awfully irritated by the argy-bargy sniping between the judges. Ah well...it is only a programme and I do have a choice - to watch, or not!

harrigran Mon 14-Nov-11 14:37:25

There is something odd about Amelia Lily, she seems much older than her years and appears to have been performing for years. Had cosmetic dentistry too.