What are peoples issues with Sam Callahan?

[Mystic Mock]

I'm wondering because he comes across like a nice guy to me, and while his not the best singer in the world there is far worse in there imo.

But I want to know why people have issues with him?

[MeMyselfAndI]

People are jealous of him

[Josy]

He cant sing

[King Gizzard]

he looks as if he tries too hard, it doesn't come naturally/looks like he's about to explode at any moment

[Joelle.]

Because he has ruined some great songs. Tbf some of that is down to Louis standard production of putting a generic pop beat over a classic song, but added to that the fact he can't actually sing, relies on his looks for votes and that his votes all come from hormonal teenage girls. Not much to like if I'm honest.

[MeMyselfAndI]

he doesn't appeal to the middle aged women also, as Nicholas has that covered and he is a better singer than a lot in the competition, he seems really nice anyway

[Black Dagger]

He ruined U2, admitted he can't sing, isn't even a novelty act for his bad voice to be slightly amusing as he makes up for it elsewhere.. he's just got one of those faces as well, I'd probably have a pint with him if I met him though.

Him > Lloyd Daniels in the pretty boy who can't sing and outstays his welcome though.

[Me. I Am Salman]

He can't sing, he's only there because of his "looks", good acts have gone instead of him etc etc etc

[Josy]

he looks as if he tries too hard, it doesn't come naturally/looks like he's about to explode at any moment

Yeah definitely.

Last week he really looked like he was going to combust :laugh:

[MeMyselfAndI]

Shelley & Miss Dynamix were not 'good acts'

[Josy]

I'm wondering because he comes across like a nice guy to me, and while his not the best singer in the world there is far worse in there imo.

But I want to know why people have issues with him?

I'm interested to know who left in you think are worse singers than him Mock?

[Black Dagger]

Shelley & Miss Dynamix were not 'good acts'

Yeah, that is the only good thing about him so far, he's not really gone over acts I care about (I got Miss Dynamix flopped shame as I liked them loads at JH) so I've not had to rage at him staying as much as I would if Luke, Abi etc all got cut in the next two weeks.

[Me. I Am Salman]

Shelley & Miss Dynamix were not 'good acts'

Shelley was fun & Miss Dynamix had potential. We've seen a thousand Sam Callahans on the show since like 2008

[MeMyselfAndI]

Miss Dynamic were awful. In the sing off they were okay and they were good not live, but they were just awful in week 1 & week 3. Obviously people didn't find Shelley fun considering she had no support at all.

[Drew.]

He can't sing, he's only there because of his "looks", good acts have gone instead of him etc etc etc

Pretty much this

[Joelle.]

Shelley & Miss Dynamix were not 'good acts'

You're forgetting Lorna http://i.imgur.com/chV5eTs.gif

[MeMyselfAndI]

Shelley knocked Lorna out, not Sam.
Shelley was much worse than Sam, and so were Miss Dynamix

[Me. I Am Salman]

Sam Callahan is vile end of discussion

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[Brother Leon]

He's not very good. Cool guy and all, but easily the weakest boy.

[Tom4784]

Weak voice and he's pretty much only there so he can take his top off in VTs and get the teen girl vote.

[Vicky.]

He's there just because of his looks :shrug:

Never did one direction any harm mind.

[Sophiee]

because he's a good looking guy obviously :laugh:. he may not have the strongest voice but I like his tone and his attitude. he seems extremely hard working and probably has put in the most effort because he's improved by a large margin since before the live shows.

[Jake.]

Cringy, not the best singer, and as Nathan said, it's like he is trying a bit too hard

[Samm]

Sam :love:

[geee_m]

he doesn't appeal to the middle aged women also, as Nicholas has that covered and he is a better singer than a lot in the competition, he seems really nice anyway

does it always come down to the 'middle aged women'? No it doesn't so I don't understand anyone's problem with him, in my opinion i think people are just jealous, also he's working just as hard as half of the acts in the competition if not harder. Yes fair enough he isn't the best singer but he can sing as he has toured with many big acts before the show.

[geee_m]

Cringy, not the best singer, and as Nathan said, it's like he is trying a bit too hard

i'd rather him try hard than not try at all, its petty, get over it your not going to be him so stop being so jealous.

[King Gizzard]

How is he being jealous? There isn't anything in that post that signifies he's jealous, possibly the opposite

[Jordan.]

I'm guessing half hate on him because he isn't that great a singer, the other half because there's a stigma against anyone who's young and good looking on the show because "THEY'LL GET THE FAN GIRL VOTE :@" so he'll never be given a chance really.

[geee_m]

Shelley was fun & Miss Dynamix had potential. We've seen a thousand Sam Callahans on the show since like 2008

He does have potential, he has done so well before the show, hes toured with big artists so please don't come on here and tell us he's not good enough because obviously he is.

[Joelle.]

He does have potential, he has done so well before the show, hes toured with big artists so please don't come on here and tell us he's not good enough because obviously he is.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8ppcdNixw1ql5yr7o1_400.gif

[geee_m]

How is he being jealous? There isn't anything in that post that signifies he's jealous, possibly the opposite

we're not on about him haha

[Vanessa]

No issue. I quite like him. :blush:

[Jamesy]

I find his singing voice pretty mundane and while he does have a decent body I personally don't find him attractive. I actually find him quite ugly to be honest. If you took his muscular build away I think a lot of people wouldn't have such a sexual attraction to him.

But I can see how younger people (teens) may like him. If people like his voice then people like his voice. I suppose it's all down to personal opinion at the end of the day.

[reece(:]

He does have potential, he has done so well before the show, hes toured with big artists so please don't come on here and tell us he's not good enough because obviously he is.
http://i.minus.com/i45mlh1HXf6QS.gif

He's not that bad but he's not that good either.

[Shaun]

i'd rather him try hard than not try at all, its petty, get over it your not going to be him so stop being so jealous.

looks like his mum's signed up

[Me. I Am Salman]

I'm guessing half hate on him because he isn't that great a singer, the other half because there's a stigma against anyone who's young and good looking on the show because "THEY'LL GET THE FAN GIRL VOTE :@" so he'll never be given a chance really.

shut up now

[Vicky.]

Ugh I hate the 'x is goodlooking so everyone who dislikes them is jealous' argument so much :laugh:

[mizzy25]

I dont see how he is good looking to be honest.His eyebrows go upwards when hes singing they have a life of their own. I didnt like him @ 1st as I thought that bigger guy was he called Paul with the brillaint voice? He should have got through over Sam, but I wamred to Sam this week. He does seem to be a very hard working lad and take nothing for granted, the look of pure relief every week when he gets through, awww. He isnt as good as singer as Luke or Nicolas but he can hold a tune.

[joeysteele]

Mock, I have not a single problem with Sam Callahan, I too cannot understand the negative reaction to him, as you say there are a lot more, far worse than him in there and even in the charts too.

Far from ruining songs,I have felt he has enhanced the 2 he has done the last 2 weeks and I also like his voice too and the way he sings,not a brilliant voice but always handled appropriately as to whatever song he is doing at the time and that makes for a good performance.

Furthermore, I love his attitude, he comes across as very easy going and I would believe he is really hardworking too.
I'd like to see him silence the critics and really go far in this series, for me he certainly deserves too and far more than many who are left already.

In fact the only person really murdering good songs at the moment is Abi in my view.

[Mystic Mock]

I'm interested to know who left in you think are worse singers than him Mock?

Well personally I think Abi can't hold a note if her life depended on it, and Rough Copy are a piss poor version of some of the black boybands from the 90's.

[MeMyselfAndI]

I agree that Rough Copy are mega overrated.

[Lee.]

I think he absolutely adores himself.. Which I dislike in a person, but mainly he's pretty dislikeable and he's pretty sh!t

[Me. I Am Salman]

Lee [x2]

[GiRTh]

I hope he wins.

[Vanessa]

He can't sing basically. Nice lad, but as a singer he leaves me cold.

[Ramsay]

He's the screaming definition of 'average'

[Vanessa]

He's the screaming definition of 'average'

I don't like the way he blamed it all on Gary in the Xtra Factor. :nono:

[Marc]

He's desperately desperate.

[Vanessa]

I think Big Band week will be really bad for him.

[Marc]

I think any week will be bad for him because he has an awful singing voice

[Black Dagger]

THAT MONSTROSITY ON SATURDAY.. and his cunting horrible family now (like sam sister, stay classy digging him on twitter, your brother is some no-mark who will be gone in 3 months time), they all need to be shipped to the moon.

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

he's the kim kardashian of x factor init. He's got none-barely there talent but acts like he's owed fame/stardom.

[MeMyselfAndI]

He's amazing & his singing voice is underrated, I'd rather listen to him than like all of them bar Sam Bailey

[joeysteele]

I think his attitude to the show and his personality are good,I don't think he feels he is owed anything, he even admits himself he has not got the best voice in this series.

Gary is being really hard and unfair on him and he was the one who put Frankie Cocoza through to live finals, he could barely sing a note and was totally unprofessional too.
Odd how Gary was saying then, that you have to look at the whole package it isn't just about the voice.
However now he is saying it is only about the singing when he gets at Sam C.
Very hypocritical of Gary that.

I find Sam C's voice pleasing to listen to, he is generally in tune and he performs to the best of his ability putting a great deal of effort into his performances.

For some reason, he is getting a rough ride but at least he is not doing what Abi is doing week after week, song after song and just presenting the same style to every song she does.
He is varying his performances and I find that far more entertaining overall. It may well be that his vocals could be better overall but I would rather see him in concert than a good few of those who are still left in this series even.

[Vanessa]

I think his attitude to the show and his personality are good,I don't think he feels he is owed anything, he even admits himslf he has not got the best voice in this series.

Gary is being really hard and unfair on him and he was the one who put Frankie Cocoza through to live finals, he could barely sing a note and was totally unprofessional too.
Odd how Gary was saying then, that you have to look at the whole package it isn't just about the voice.
However now he is saying it is only about the singing when he gets at Sam C.
Very hypocritical of Gary that.

I find Sam C's voice pleasing to listen to, he is generally in tune and he performs to the best of his ability putting a great deal of effort into his performances.

For some reason, he is getting a rough ride but at least he is not doing what Abi is doing week after week, song after song and just presenting the same style to every song she does.
He is varying his performances and I find that far more entertaining overall. It may wellbe that his vocals could be better overall but I would rather see him in concert than a good few of those who are still left in this series even.

He just doesn't grab me. But then no one else does, apart from Luke. :hugesmile:

[Benji_]

Well put it this way...All the other acts left are better than him, he needs to pull it off this week or he's gone...we gave Abi another chance and she managed to succeed. Now we need to see if Sam C can do the same.

[Benji_]

I just don't think he's picking the correct choice of song...he's better off with a sweet soothing calm song to sing

[Mystic Mock]

Admittedly he was terrible last Saturday, but I still think that Abi and Rough Copy are worse than him overall, and his voice isn't as ordinary as Nicholas's voice.

And btw I did like Abi's performance on Saturday so she's gone above the other two for me who are just so boring to watch, and in Rough Copy's case they can't even harmonize very well with each other imo.

[Mystic Mock]

Admittedly he was terrible last Saturday, but I still think that Abi and Rough Copy are worse than him overall, and his voice isn't as ordinary as Nicholas's voice.

And btw I did like Abi's performance on Saturday so she's gone above the other two for me who are just so boring to watch, and in Rough Copy's case they can't even harmonize very well with each other imo.

[Joelle.]

I think his attitude to the show and his personality are good,I don't think he feels he is owed anything, he even admits himself he has not got the best voice in this series.

Gary is being really hard and unfair on him and he was the one who put Frankie Cocoza through to live finals, he could barely sing a note and was totally unprofessional too.
Odd how Gary was saying then, that you have to look at the whole package it isn't just about the voice.
However now he is saying it is only about the singing when he gets at Sam C.
Very hypocritical of Gary that.

I find Sam C's voice pleasing to listen to, he is generally in tune and he performs to the best of his ability putting a great deal of effort into his performances.

For some reason, he is getting a rough ride but at least he is not doing what Abi is doing week after week, song after song and just presenting the same style to every song she does.
He is varying his performances and I find that far more entertaining overall. It may well be that his vocals could be better overall but I would rather see him in concert than a good few of those who are still left in this series even.

Yeah everyone knows Gary Borelow is the biggest hypocrite on tv. His double standards when it came to Frankie and Chris Baloney were just laughable.

[Vanessa]

I just don't think he's picking the correct choice of song...he's better off with a sweet soothing calm song to sing

I agree. Song choice is crucial.

[Niamh.]

He cant sing

This ^

[Vanessa]

This ^

I don't like his attitude and that is the reason i don't like him anymore.

[Niamh.]

he looks as if he tries too hard, it doesn't come naturally/looks like he's about to explode at any moment

:laugh2:

[Cherie]

he doesn't appeal to the middle aged women also, as Nicholas has that covered and he is a better singer than a lot in the competition, he seems really nice anyway

When did you appoint yourself as spokesperson for the middle aged women of the UK :laugh:

[Vanessa]

When did you appoint yourself as spokesperson for the middle aged women of the UK :laugh:

Agreed. Everyone has a different taste in music. I'm 40, but i like Luke and can't stand Nicholas. :hugesmile:

[Cherie]

Agreed. Everyone has a different taste in music. I'm 40, but i like Luke and can't stand Nicholas. :hugesmile:

Not a big fan of Nicholas either, I cringed during disco week for him.

[Vanessa]

Not a big fan of Nicholas either, I cringed during disco week for him.

Loved him in the auditions, but he has no stage presence or charisma whatsoever. :conf2:

[GiRTh]

A bit off topic but my observations from having not watched the show but picking up on what you guys are saying.

We have Sam C who cant sing, Nicolas who has no stage presence, Abi who does the same thing every week, Hannah who is talented but not likeable, Sam B who is 36 so Simon definitely doesn't want her to win and Rough copy but Simon already has 1D and Union J so he doesn't want another group. So we are left with Tamera and Luke but Tamera has been in the bottom two so is unlikely to win.

So Luke to win then!!!!!

Am I about right? Have I missed anyone out?

[Vanessa]

A bit off topic but my observations from having not watched the show but picking up on what you guys are saying.

We have Sam C who cant sing, Nicolas who has no stage presence, Abi who does the same thing every week, Hannah who is talented but not likeable, Sam B who is 36 so Simon definitely doesn't want her to win and Rough copy but Simon already has 1D and Union J so he doesn't want another group. So we are left with Tamera and Luke but Tamera has been in the bottom two so is unlikely to win.

So Luke to win then!!!!!

Am I about right? Have I missed anyone out?

I want Luke in the final. For me he's the only one who has the whole package. Sam B is brilliant, but she doesn't wow me.

[Cherie]

A bit off topic but my observations from having not watched the show but picking up on what you guys are saying.

We have Sam C who cant sing, Nicolas who has no stage presence, Abi who does the same thing every week, Hannah who is talented but not likeable, Sam B who is 36 so Simon definitely doesn't want her to win and Rough copy but Simon already has 1D and Union J so he doesn't want another group. So we are left with Tamera and Luke but Tamera has been in the bottom two so is unlikely to win.

So Luke to win then!!!!!

Am I about right? Have I missed anyone out?

3 black guys though, edgier than JLS, I think they could do okay, they need to tone down the "we smashed it" comments, and be a bit more humble.

[Vanessa]

3 black guys though, edgier than JLS, I think they could do okay, they need to tone down the "we smashed it" comments, and be a bit more humble.

I love Rough Copy, but they're getting a bit cocky lately. That could cost them their place on the show.

[Brother Leon]

They've always been "cocky"..it's what makes them. Better than l this shy fake humble rubbish so many contestants conjure up to pick up votes.

[Vanessa]

They've always been "cocky"..it's what makes them. Better than l this shy fake humble rubbish so many contestants conjure up to pick up votes.

I know, but it's a bit over the top now. I don't like it and i say it as a massive fan.

[GiRTh]

Are they any good? No point being cocky if they're garbage.

[Vanessa]

Are they any good? No point being cocky if they're garbage.

Yes, they're very good.

[Niamh.]

Are they any good? No point being cocky if they're garbage.

they're alright, they're not that good

[Vanessa]

they're alright, they're not that good

They need to tone it down a bit. Their behaviour on the Xtra Factor was way over the top. They're starting to believe their own hype.

[Niamh.]

They need to tone it down a bit. Their behaviour on the Xtra Factor was way over the top. They're starting to believe their own hype.

Oh I don't bother with Xtra Factor, one show is enough

[Cherie]

Oh I don't bother with Xtra Factor, one show is enough

Same here.

[Vanessa]

Oh I don't bother with Xtra Factor, one show is enough

You can see on the main show as well that they're very cocky and arrogant.

[Niamh.]

Same here.

Also, I think I'd be headed for divorce courts if I suggested anymore of it :laugh:

[Vanessa]

Also, I think I'd be headed for divorce courts if I suggested anymore of it :laugh:

:joker:

[GiRTh]

SO Tamera , Luke and either Rough Copy or Sam B for the final.

[Vanessa]

SO Tamera , Luke and either Rough Copy or Sam B for the final.

I hope so, with Luke winning! :cheer2:

[arista]

Sam :love:


http://www.maximumpop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Sam-Callahan-Shirtless.jpg

[Vanessa]

http://www.maximumpop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Sam-Callahan-Shirtless.jpg

I've gone off him. Don't like his attitude. Give me Luke any day of the week. :spin:

[Kazanne]

http://www.maximumpop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Sam-Callahan-Shirtless.jpg

That does nowt for me Arista,find me a MAN:evilgrin:(you better get it right)http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/eardesigns/2005-12-19_202548_whipping.gif (http://media.photobucket.com/user/eardesigns/media/2005-12-19_202548_whipping.gif.html)

[Glenn.]

http://www.maximumpop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Sam-Callahan-Shirtless.jpg

I wouldn't kick him out of bed but he certainly needs kicking off the show. Talentless pretty boy.

[MeMyselfAndI]

Rough Copy are much worse, they dont even always sing live, they have to record their high notes and use it as the backing track.

[Vanessa]

Rough Copy are much worse, they dont even always sing live, they have to record their high notes and use it as the backing track.

I noticed that. I'm surprised no one has picked them up on it. :suspect:

[Jake.]

i'd rather him try hard than not try at all, its petty, get over it your not going to be him so stop being so jealous.

:joker:

[Mystic Mock]

Are they any good? No point being cocky if they're garbage.

They're completely average.

[sassysocks]

I'm wondering because he comes across like a nice guy to me, and while his not the best singer in the world there is far worse in there imo.

But I want to know why people have issues with him?

Yes there are far worse - but thankfully they are not trying to sell themselves as singers and future pop stars.

He simply is not good enough to be in the competition and to send home a brilliant singer like Paul to keep such a mediocre singer like Sam C in is a crime against music and good taste and proof positive, if that was ever needed, that Louis Walsh is a greedy money-hungry man with no real interest in music - only the thought of lining his alreay pretty deep pockets. Will never take his opinion seriously again.

[sassysocks]

I wouldn't kick him out of bed but he certainly needs kicking off the show. Talentless pretty boy.

He isn't even that really - pretty average. Some simply don't set their own personal bars very high.

[sassysocks]

Rough Copy are much worse, they dont even always sing live, they have to record their high notes and use it as the backing track.

I despair. Never mind - without those with poor taste, it would be more difficult to identify those with better.

[Black Dagger]

He isn't even that really - pretty average. Some simply don't set their own personal bars very high.

:worship:

You can find more attractive guys in your local supermarket, he's just a pretty boy with a **** haircut.

[sassysocks]

Shelley knocked Lorna out, not Sam.
Shelley was much worse than Sam, and so were Miss Dynamix

Well we all know who his fan base are - teenage girls. Nothing more to be said.

[joeysteele]

I would be happy to be considered a sort of supporter of Sam C and I am a 21 year old male.
I don't think he is in any way as bad as some make him out to be.

All I have seen,(and the things I likely most about him), is his attitude to the show,admitting he is not the best singer there, also the way he accepts and takes the criticism,much of it grossly unfair from Gary particularly.
The man who put Frankie Cocoza into the 'live' finals and said it wasn't just about a voice.

In my view, Sam Callahan puts good effort into his performances and clearly works hard, you don't always have to be a really good singer in order to achieve success, the charts are full of people who sound good on record but are not in any way really good singers.

Sam Callahan is not going to win the X Factor,he is however one of the last 8 acts still remaining and his performances have been and are better than some of the others still there too.
I have a feeling he can get success and his voice is for sure in my opinion nowhere near as bad as is being made out.
I like him,I'd go and see him and would also likely buy his CD's too, I actually really liked his performance of 'All I want Is You', the 'U2' song he did.

[MeMyselfAndI]

I'm not a teen girl so #bye

[sassysocks]

I would be happy to be considered a sort of supporter of Sam C and I am a 21 year old male.
I don't think he is in any way as bad as some make him out to be.

All I have seen,(and the things I likely most about him), is his attitude to the show,admitting he is not the best singer there, also the way he accepts and takes the criticism,much of it grossly unfair from Gary particularly.
The man who put Frankie Cocoza into the 'live' finals and said it wasn't just about a voice.

In my view, Sam Callahan puts good effort into his performances and clearly works hard, you don't always have to be a really good singer in order to achieve success, the charts are full of people who sound good on record but are not in any way really good singers.

Sam Callahan is not going to win the X Factor,he is however one of the last 8 acts still remaining and his performances have been and are better than some of the others still there too.
I have a feeling he can get success and his voice is for sure in my opinion nowhere near as bad as is being made out.
I like him,I'd go and see him and would also likely buy his CD's too, I actually really liked his performance of 'All I want Is You', the 'U2' song he did.


His 'performances' have been just that 'performances' - based on jumping about the stage and appealling to gullible teenage girls. He and Louis know how to sell him to that particular fan base. They have nothing to do with talent and the ability to sing.

TV is full of tacky 'entertainment' shows giving attention seekers and wannabees the chance to sell themselves, but what many want to see is a genuine talent show where people with genuine talent have a chance to achieve their dreams and give the rest of us the chance to appreciate their talent - but unfortunately the ever increasing greed of the likes of Cowel and Walsh are denying us that.

[Sophiee]

I would be happy to be considered a sort of supporter of Sam C and I am a 21 year old male.
I don't think he is in any way as bad as some make him out to be.

All I have seen,(and the things I likely most about him), is his attitude to the show,admitting he is not the best singer there, also the way he accepts and takes the criticism,much of it grossly unfair from Gary particularly.
The man who put Frankie Cocoza into the 'live' finals and said it wasn't just about a voice.

In my view, Sam Callahan puts good effort into his performances and clearly works hard, you don't always have to be a really good singer in order to achieve success, the charts are full of people who sound good on record but are not in any way really good singers.

Sam Callahan is not going to win the X Factor,he is however one of the last 8 acts still remaining and his performances have been and are better than some of the others still there too.
I have a feeling he can get success and his voice is for sure in my opinion nowhere near as bad as is being made out.
I like him,I'd go and see him and would also likely buy his CD's too, I actually really liked his performance of 'All I want Is You', the 'U2' song he did.
:worship: all of this.

[Me. I Am Salman]

That does nowt for me Arista,find me a MAN:evilgrin:(you better get it right)http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/eardesigns/2005-12-19_202548_whipping.gif

where do you find these gifs omfg :joker::joker::joker:

[Jords]

-poor singer
-arrogant
-not naturally likable

[joeysteele]

His 'performances' have been just that 'performances' - based on jumping about the stage and appealling to gullible teenage girls. He and Louis know how to sell him to that particular fan base. They have nothing to do with talent and the ability to sing.

TV is full of tacky 'entertainment' shows giving attention seekers and wannabees the chance to sell themselves, but what many want to see is a genuine talent show where people with genuine talent have a chance to achieve their dreams and give the rest of us the chance to appreciate their talent - but unfortunately the ever increasing greed of the likes of Cowel and Walsh are denying us that.

I've seen others just jumping about too.
In fact for 2 of the previous 3 weeks and therefore half the shows so far,Sam C has done none of what you say above,he actually sang pretty good 2 ballads with no jumping about just singing the song and in fact in my view,singing them rather well too.

[sassysocks]

I've seen others just jumping about too.
In fact for 2 of the previous 3 weeks and therefore half the shows so far,Sam C has done none of what you say above,he actually sang pretty good 2 ballads with no jumping about just singing the song and in fact in my view,singing them rather well too.

No offence, but based on my own hearing, the opinion of those in the music business and general public opinion, I think you might just require hearing aids.

His voice is weak and nowhere near good enough to be in the final ten. We lost a fantastic singer like Paul for the little blond pretty boy. It is supposed to be a singing competition - of which the main judge agrees - not a modelling competion - something else he would not win btw.

He is very average in looks and at singing. Why we are seeing him plastered over our screen on a Saturday evening is a mystery? The whole falseness and money-making scheming of the show is beyond boring now.

[joeysteele]

No offence, but based on my own hearing, the opinion of those in the music business and general public opinion, I think you might just require hearing aids.

His voice is weak and nowhere near good enough to be in the final ten. We lost a fantastic singer like Paul for the little blond pretty boy. It is supposed to be a singing competition - of which the main judge agrees - not a modelling competion - something else he would not win btw.

He is very average in looks and at singing. Why we are seeing him plastered over our screen on a Saturday evening is a mystery? The whole falseness and money-making scheming of the show is beyond boring now.

Rather an uncalled for and unnecessary comment but you feel the need to make it.

I love all types of music from classical right through to punk rock even. I like what I like and if someone's voice can reach me then I will applaud then for that.
It has nothing to do with deafness or needing hearing aids, it is personal choice.

I pointed out that you were wrong to say he had just jumped around in each performance,I made no reference to any music you may like.

Clearly despite your put down as to him, the judges who are the professionals you point out above too, put him to boot camp and to judges houses and then to the finals, where so far, the voting public have not only put him into the top 10 but actually voted him as one of the last 8, never also being voted into the bottom 2.

You may get your wish and he could be in the bottom 2 tonight and go tonight too but it actually seems you are more at odds with what the professionals and voters as to the X factor think of Sam Callahan as he has already greatly exceeded what you think he should have got to.

Many singers, past and present cannot really sing that well and still achieve substantial success.
As one of the last 8, and also now part of the X Factor tour too, no matter what happens tonight as to Sam Callahan, I believe no way have we heard the last of him in show business.