[Strictly Jake]

Therefore we lose 4th Impact and Shayne Ward

[Strictly Jake]

Going through to the semi final our top 4 are

One Direction
James Arthur
Rebecca Ferguson
Ella Henderson

It's Kate VS Vanessa

[Kate!]

Woo hoo! I'm sad to lose an act but I did expect it. Best of luck Ness. Xx

[Kate!]

What are the themes for the semi final?

[Strictly Jake]

The themes for the semi final

A tribute to an artist that has died

And

Mega Pop Stars(Think the likes of Taylor Swift- Artists that can absolutely sell out huge huge arenas, Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Adele etc etc)

[Kate!]

Sending my songs soon.

[Barry.]

Oh well I tried. Good luck ladies

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Barry.

Oh well I tried. Good luck ladies

You did very well Baz xx

[Kate!]

Sent my songs.

[Vanessa]

Sorry, completely forgot. I'll do this now and send it later.

[Kate!]

Excited!

[Strictly Jake]

We are at the semi final of X factor and getting every closer to crowning our all stars winner, but only three will make it to the grand final. This week our acts will be paying tribute to artists we have lost and taking on some of the greatest music artists of our time

TRIBUTES THEME

First up is Ella Henderson with at last by Etta James

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Next up is One Direction with The way you make me feel by Michael Jackson

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Next is James Arthur with Careless Whisper by George Michael

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Next up is Rebecca Ferguson with so emotional by Whitney Houston

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MEGA STARS THEME


Ella Henderson with Falling by Harry Styles

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One Direction with Lets hang on by Barry Manilow

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James Arthur with Hometown Glory by Adele

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Rebecca Ferguson with Umbrella by Rihanna

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[Kate!]

Do myself and Ness vote this time Jake? Cos we'd only be voting for each other. Maybe you and Barry vote and if you can get a guest judge?

[Strictly Jake]

Tributes
Ella Henderson-
This was a genius choice and showed a different side to you. I really want you in the final. 10!

One Direction-
Superb this really brought the party to the show this is one of the best performances you have done! 10!

James Arthur-
This was such a clever choice. It was unexpected but totally worked. 10!

Rebecca Ferguson-
I really enjoyed this it's been my favourite so far of the semi final. You need to be in the final for sure. 10!


Mega Stars
Ella-
I find it funny you take on your competition One Direction with a Harry Styles song. Controversial but I think I may have preferred your version. 10!

One Direction-
Yikes. Your young lads I'm not sure what Kate's giving you such an old fashioned artist here. It fell flat for me. There are so so many current artists to go for that you could have had your wow moment. Tonight it didn't happen. 7.

James-
I'm going to have to be fair now we are in the semi final. Vanessa you have once again given James a song he already performed on his series of X factor. I think this is a bit unoriginal to do. You also did the same last week with feeling good...but now we are in the semi final I'm gonna take away some points as Kate thought outside the box. 7.

Rebecca-
Did not expect this at all. This was incredible. 10!

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Do myself and Ness vote this time Jake? Cos we'd only be voting for each other. Maybe you and Barry vote and if you can get a guest judge?

Good point. If anyone fancies being a guest judge and scoring and commenting on these performances please do.

[Kate!]

in defense of Barry Manilow, he's timeless. And he can sure pack out a stadium.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Kate!

in defense of Barry Manilow, he's timeless. And he can sure pack out a stadium.

Definitely.

[Vanessa]

I nearly went with Take That instead of Adele, but chickened out

[Nicky91]

Tributes

Ella: At Last is a real MEGA firecracker of a song, and you slayed it with such ease gurl 10

One Direction: The Way You Guys Make us feel, we're bopping to this fantastic performance, i only feel a shame we can give a 10 as highest score, because this deserves 15 or 20, but 10

James: you deffo made this your own, whereas this song is hugely famous in terms of George's charismatic and sexy vocals, yours is more raw, edgy, you do give it your own authentic twist because of that, this was a risk, and tbh you need to be risky at this stage the semi finals, no i didn't love it, i adored it 10

Rebecca: a top notch diva song for a classy, stylish and sexy diva queen, i dare even say, you did it better than Whitney, this was mega geile kino (to quote der pop titan Dieter Bohlen) wow amazing! 10


Mega Stars

Ella: this is a very nice song, first time i heard a female version of it though, but yes you showcased another side to you, more intimate rather than big, bold, showstopping, and in concerts you need versatility regarding your repertoire (to say in that beautiful word) i have winner vibes with you baby 10

One Direction: agree with Kate there, Manilow is very timeless, and i add his style is very cheesy, fun, uplifting, this was a nice performance, although would more want this in a week 4 or 5 stage of the competition, not sure in terms of competitiveness in a semi final, 9

James: you say unoriginal Jake, but i personally don't mind performing songs what they've already done before, this song just fits well with you James, also taking on Adele and doing it justice deserves some applause all the time tbh, this was good 9

Rebecca: good, but tbh Umbrella i know mainly from Baseballs ''elvisfied version'' nowadays, i prefer baseballs over rihanna version too, this was good, but not wow for me, just good and thats okay too 8

[Vanessa]

I really don't mind who wins. I've enjoyed this.

[Kate!]

I'd be happy to win and equally pleased for Vanessa if she takes the crown.

[Kate!]

Thanks for your scores and comments Nicky. Good job.

[Vanessa]

Thanks Nicky.

[Kate!]

Bumping for Barry's scores

[Barry.]

I’ll score now