Can Rebecca Ferguson win?

[_Seth]

I think she's an amazing singer, but for reason can't see her winning...

[Kerry]

Doubt it. She has a lovely voice but unless she lets us see more of herself she's no chance

[Callum]

No I don't think she can, she's very likeable but her voice isn't amazingly good in my opinion. Sort of like Stacey from last year.

[King Gizzard]

If I could put a bet on anyone it would be her

[Tom4784]

She could be a dark horse and a late bloomer like Alex and Joe was as they were well liked but weren't really favourites until near the end. If she keeps it up though and makes it top top 5/6 I can see her getting a record deal.

I think this year's bunch will be quite successful really, there's gonna be a few with record contracts by the end.

[Tom4784]

No I don't think she can, she's very likeable but her voice isn't amazingly good in my opinion. Sort of like Stacey from last year.

I disagree whole heartedly, Stacey was just a decent voice but with Rebecca there's a lot of potential there and you can see her as a recording artist. I think she is one of the better singers and prospects this year.

Hitting the big notes doesn't make you a good singer, it's all about if an artist can grab you and despite a blase song choice she still managed to be in the upper echelon of acts on Saturday.

[ElProximo]

Yes, as someone mentioned she may be more the 'dark horse' who's character and personality blooms over a few more weeks. She could be the 'journey' story.

She definitely has the voice, looks and skills to win. Just needs a little more 'character'.

[Joelle.]

Of course she can. Anyone who doesn't think she has an amazing voice is obviously either deaf or a fan of Cher or Katie. She has a much better voice than Stacey Solomon. I liked Stacey and thought she had an excellent voice at the time. But it's no comparison to how good Rebecca's is.

[ChristmasNeeve]

yeah I think so, it's very hard to call right now though because I think there's quite a few of them that could win it

[SacredDiablo]

she needs a performance that leave us all speechless.. just that one performance, she being the winner if definite....

[Legend killer]

Even though i like her i hope she doesn't as we will have to see Cheryl's big smug face , darkening our TV screens once again

[fruit_cake]

She's ok, but I'd hardly say she has the 'x' factor.. but I guess things change every week

[StGeorge]

She is definately a recording artist already, but her ability to perform live is whats at question at the moment.
And unfortunately the artists dont get to choose their own songs and can sometimes be in a theme week that just doesnt suit their style....its at that time..when she puts in a flat performance..that her fan base will be required to get her on to the next stage.
There have been some good singers in the past that have had a nightmare theme week and hit the wall.
This show is a marathon not a sprint, and its the all rounder with ability to adapt that succeeds.
IMO Cheryl got the song choice wrong on Saturday....she cant afford to do that to often.

[KG.]

I think after the first live show, she and Matt are the two that have the best chances of winning.

I think it's done Rebecca well not being lumped in 'the best of the night' category in the first live show, it's usually those that tend to burn out somewhere near the middle and everyone is wondering why they're not doing as well as they did in the begining, whereas I think Rebecca will start putting in some really great performances as she progresses and everyone will begin to love her.

[cub]

I'd like her to be the last woman in the comp.

[Vicky.]

TreyC has a much stronger voice than Rebecca.

She was amazing on the live show. Rebecca was...just above average IMO.

I think TreyC is the girl to watch out for. Though I still think a guy will win it this year.

[stewart64]

Of course she can. Anyone who doesn't think she has an amazing voice is obviously either deaf or a fan of Cher or Katie. She has a much better voice than Stacey Solomon. I liked Stacey and thought she had an excellent voice at the time. But it's no comparison to how good Rebecca's is.

Yep can't see her winning and yes a big fan of Katie and Cher. Sometimes a voice impediment gives a fresh angle and sound, maybe Cher sounded even more current with her tonsillitis.

The biggest stars are usually not great singers... Maddonna, Lady Gaga and notably from the previous generation David Bowie, Bonnie Tyler, Sting, Elton John and Rod Stewart making it with husky or odd voices.

[ChristmasNeeve]

TreyC has a much stronger voice than Rebecca.

She was amazing on the live show. Rebecca was...just above average IMO.

I think TreyC is the girl to watch out for. Though I still think a guy will win it this year.

The problem is that Treyc is too similar to Alexandra and Leona. I mean I can appreciate that they all have brilliant voices but personally I prefer the tone of Rebeccas would listen to hers.

[Vicky.]

Hmm I dont know. I did love rebeccas 'fireflies' though, at judges houses I think it was. Think i need to watch a bit more of her before making my mind up on her, this week though...I actually thought she was one of the worst -ducks-

[ChristmasNeeve]

Hmm I dont know. I did love rebeccas 'fireflies' though, at judges houses I think it was. Think i need to watch a bit more of her before making my mind up on her, this week though...I actually thought she was one of the worst -ducks-

well, this what I was saying in another thread. Cheryl gave her a terrible song, she seems to be concentrating on her little "mini-me" and I would wonder is she deliberately trying to take Rebecca out of the running?

That song just didn't suit her voice at all

[StGeorge]

Even fans agree that the song choice was awful and not her style at all....but then again coming from someone who had "Fight for This Love"
as her debut solo song,....i'm not too confident that Rebecca's fortunes will favour her obvious talent.
Another example of a good singer being ruined by song choice was Laura White, who was outstanding till they messed with her style choice and home she went.

[ChristmasNeeve]

Even fans agree that the song choice was awful and not her style at all....but then again coming from someone who had "Fight for This Love"
as her debut solo song,....i'm not too confident that Rebecca's fortunes will favour her obvious talent.
Another example of a good singer being ruined by song choice was Laura White, who was outstanding till they messed with her style choice and home she went.

aw yeah, I loved Laura, one of my favourite ever contestants actually

[StGeorge]

Cheryl gave her a terrible song, she seems to be concentrating on her little "mini-me" and I would wonder is she deliberately trying to take Rebecca out of the running?



I think its more to do with Cheryl not having a clue about song style outside of her own little chavvy bubble.

[ChristmasNeeve]

I think its more to do with Cheryl not having a clue about song style outside of her own little chavvy bubble.

yeah, could be that too. as Vicky said the version of fireflies she did at judges houses was just fantastic, she has so much potential but I really think Cheryl will ****** things up for her

[StGeorge]

aw yeah, I loved Laura, one of my favourite ever contestants actually

Sounds like we like the same tunes Niamh....and as such we can feel when an artist of a certain genre is then put outside of that and expected to sing away from their comfort zone.

[ChristmasNeeve]

Sounds like we like the same tunes Niamh....and as such we can feel when an artist of a certain genre is then put outside of that and expected to sing away from their comfort zone.

great taste you have:laugh:

and yeah, I mean Cheryl should be listening to the artists that Rebeccas been compared to and try and pick something more suitable for her voice. She has such a lovely voice but it is a little harder than the likes of Treyc to find the right songs for her

[StGeorge]

Its the same for Katie....her rendition of we are the champions was awful.... but her version of The Beatles track(?) was a bit better. If Cheryl tries to put her in a modern current pop star style then she will fail.

Not that im bothered much as i just havent warmed to her desperate wannabe act.

[StGeorge]

great taste you have:laugh:

and yeah, I mean Cheryl should be listening to the artists that Rebeccas been compared to and try and pick something more suitable for her voice. She has such a lovely voice but it is a little harder than the likes of Treyc to find the right songs for her

100% agree, but that individuality could be what makes her stand out in the long run if handled correctly.

Its what makes Rebecca & Matt my fave two acts as they stand outside of the others on the show IMO.

[ChristmasNeeve]

100% agree, but that individuality could be what makes her stand out in the long run if handled correctly.

Its what makes Rebecca & Matt my fave two acts as they stand outside of the others on the show IMO.

yep, they're my two favourites but were both let down on Saturday by poor song choices. I think that Matt especially really did the best he could with the song but it was just not right at all for him. And that is worrying when last week they had such a wide scope to chose from, they literally could have picked anything.

[joeysteele]

well, this what I was saying in another thread. Cheryl gave her a terrible song, she seems to be concentrating on her little "mini-me" and I would wonder is she deliberately trying to take Rebecca out of the running?

That song just didn't suit her voice at all

I agree, Cheryl knows Rebecca has a great voice really, this was number ones week, think of all the great songs and great peformances there have been in songs getting to number one.

Then Mystic Meg Cheryl dives into her cauldron and brings out a song that really doesn't change in tempo, gives no opportunity to really vocally shine then throws it to one her best and strongest singers as to vocals.

[ChristmasNeeve]

I agree, Cheryl knows Rebecca has a great voice really, this was number ones week, think of all the great songs and great peformances there have been in songs getting to number one.

Then Mystic Meg Cheryl dives into her cauldron and brings out a song that really doesn't change in tempo, gives no opportunity to really vocally shine then throws it to one her best and strongest singers as to vocals.

yep, the choices were endless for her last week, Girl put your records on or something like that would have been a good choice for her imo

[Smithy]

She could be a dark horse and a late bloomer like Alex and Joe was as they were well liked but weren't really favourites until near the end. If she keeps it up though and makes it top top 5/6 I can see her getting a record deal.


Ive been thinking this too, she's gonna gain confidence over the next few weeks, I definitely wouldn't rule her out.

[ChristmasNeeve]

Ive been thinking this too, she's gonna gain confidence over the next few weeks, I definitely wouldn't rule her out.

hopefully if that wagon Cheryl doesn't mess it up for her!

[Jords]

I think this year's bunch will be quite successful really, there's gonna be a few with record contracts by the end.

Yepp I can see this too! Lot of talent this year.

And I dont see why not Rebecca couldnt win, but I think Matt and Aiden are the ones to watch.

[robb]

I agree, Cheryl knows Rebecca has a great voice really, this was number ones week, think of all the great songs and great peformances there have been in songs getting to number one.

Then Mystic Meg Cheryl dives into her cauldron and brings out a song that really doesn't change in tempo, gives no opportunity to really vocally shine then throws it to one her best and strongest singers as to vocals.

Pretty much sums up what I thought too..... she sang an average song well.

[Mr XcX]

I don't think so.

Maybe if she ups her performance.

[Stacey.]

Yeah she could. I reckon she'll come 2nd though.

[NettoSuperstar!]

My friend knows Rav Singh the showbiz editor and he said he was there for rehearsals last week and go put money on her now...she is a dark horse and when we get to see her sing songs that will really show off her voice she will out class them all...the only two I can see being real competition are Aiden and Matt

[Beastie]

I think she could win. I can imagine a 3rd year win for Cheryl Cole.

Katie and Cher are too marmite. Treyc is a bit dull.

Rebecca will do an Alexandra and will have a "pivotal" moment a few weeks into the X Factor.. then she will ride sky high until the final.

I like Rebecca but there are others I think would make better deserving winners.

[ChristmasNeeve]

My friend knows Rav Singh the showbiz editor and he said he was there for rehearsals last week and go put money on her now...she is a dark horse and when we get to see her sing songs that will really show off her voice she will out class them all...the only two I can see being real competition are Aiden and Matt

I agree, last weeks song choice for her was terrible, the hazards for having Cheryl as a mentor I suppose!

[Beastie]

Yepp I can see this too! Lot of talent this year.

And I dont see why not Rebecca couldnt win, but I think Matt and Aiden are the ones to watch.

Them 2 would make better deserving winners :)

Or Wagner! :hugesmile:

I wouldn't mind if someone outrageous like DIVA FEVER won. Would be so funny.

[Merry Mockmas]

i agree with dezzy i think she will be an alexandra.

[NettoSuperstar!]

I agree, last weeks song choice for her was terrible, the hazards for having Cheryl as a mentor I suppose!

I know, she neednt start that bollocks shes already unpopular over Gamugate. Matts song was rubbish aswell, I hope its just a case of saving them for later so its not such a foregone conclusion

[robb]

No question that in the auditions ,Rebecca was the star act (with maybe Matt and Gamu). She sang that Womack and Womack thing well last week, but it did nothing to make her stand out. Cole CAN'T afford to do that with her again. We saw how Katie was in trouble last week, and remember Lucie from last year? Rebecca now needs a stand-out song/performance to seperate her from the crowd again. My fear is that Cheryl will concentrate more on her two pets than Rebecca.

[stewart64]

No question that in the auditions ,Rebecca was the star act (with maybe Matt and Gamu). She sang that Womack and Womack thing well last week, but it did nothing to make her stand out. Cole CAN'T afford to do that with her again. We saw how Katie was in trouble last week, and remember Lucie from last year? Rebecca now needs a stand-out song/performance to seperate her from the crowd again. My fear is that Cheryl will concentrate more on her two pets than Rebecca.

I don't think I saw Rebecca in the auditions, but it looks like Cheryl must have ******ed up big time last week judging by the support she has on this forum. Rebecca was incredibly anonymous, I would want to see a 100% improvement before she came onto my radar.

[StGeorge]

Well that was a 100% improvement IMO.

I seriously like her style and she was my top act tonight....i'd buy her album now....even before she has made it.

I dont want them to change her either, as her shyness is endearing and compliments her magnificent voice. Chalk & Cheese but star quality.

[Stacey.]

After seeing this week's performance of Rebecca's I think there's even more chance of her winning.

[ElProximo]

After seeing this week's performance of Rebecca's I think there's even more chance of her winning.

I agree and I still think she is a 'slow burner' here. She can top that again and again (enough to keep getting through) and end up at her peak just in time for the end.

Also one of the best looking women for whatever that is worth. Probably a lot since its not the kind of prettiness that infuriates other women to vote her out but a real natural welcoming beauty.

good for her this week - she did great!

[joeysteele]

I think her performance this week was extremely good, I also like the no frills approach and her style of delivery of the song.
I chose her as my favourite before the finals began, I stuck with her last week despite the song because I know she has a useless mentor in Cheryl.

I still think Treyc and Aiden have loads to offer and the winner could be between them but also Matt was amazing last night too.

So confused am I that I will still stick with Rebecca as the one I'd like to win because I love her voice and also love the perfect performance she gave last night too,not overdone but very effective.