Elton vs Whitney song choices

[Black Dagger]

Boys
Andrea Faustini - I Have Nothing

Girls
Lauren Platt - How Will I Know?

Groups
Only The Young - Something About The Way You Look Tonight

Stereo Kicks - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me

Overs
Ben Haenow - I Will Always Love You

Fleur East - I'm Every Woman

Stevi Ritchie - I'm Still Standing

So beige, so basic, so dull. They could have done so much more and gone out there.

[Shaun]

was hoping for a bit of Million Dollar Bill from Ben actually

[Black Dagger]

Ben can go tbh. So safe and bland, one of the most uninspiring live show runs of all time I think for a front runner. Even more so than Sam Bailey :umm2:

[Liam-]

Fleur is going to be good this weekend.. as will Andrea and OTY will inevitably be.. the rest are just, bleugh.

[Black Dagger]

Yeah I'm a lot more confident for OTY now tbh. I still think they'll be B2 on Sunday but I would imagine we'll get two days worth of shouty man.

[Shaun]

When do they start doing two songs each? Top five is it? (so it'd be next week)

[Liam-]

Here for shouty OTY man replacing Dermot next year.

And yeah, it's normally top 5 they start singing two songs.

[Black Dagger]

Yeah it's usually top 5/6. So hopefully OTY stay and then we have girlbands vs boybands like we were going to get and they can finally slay with Viva Forever tbh.

[Shaun]

perched for '27 Club' week and Stereo Kicks (who, let's face it, will be safe this week) being forced to sing either Janis Joplin or Jimi Hendrix

[Raph]

I'm surprised Andrea isn't singing 'One Moment in time' or 'I will always love you'. Someone's not the favorite of production anymore.. :D

[Liam-]

He was never the 'productions favourite' :joker:

And you say that like I Have Nothing isn't an amazing song.

[LukeB]

I'm surprised Andrea isn't singing 'One Moment in time' or 'I will always love you'. Someone's not the favorite of production anymore.. :D

I thought he already sang One Moment in time :laugh: ? or was it something else? think it was week 2

[Liam-]

I thought he already sang One Moment in time :laugh: ? or was it something else? think it was week 2

Yeah he did it in week 2 and smashed it :flutter:

[LukeB]

oh week 2 where the track sounded like stay with me? that was a mess :laugh:

Lauren was the best that week flutter:

[Jose Mourinho]

ahahha Xfactor do more boring every year, maybe time I focus on football more, the Xfactor for children I think.

[Liam-]

oh week 2 where the track sounded like stay with me? that was a mess :laugh:

Lauren was the best that week flutter:

Umm.. no, it sounded like One Moment In Time :joker:

[Black Dagger]

Andrea already slayed OMIT back in week 2 and imagine thinking he won't do the same with I Have Nothing

[Jose Mourinho]

I am think Cowell giving this song choice for destory Andrea, the only think to stop Andrea to win is the boring factor. Very clever man.

[LukeB]

Umm.. no, it sounded like One Moment In Time :joker:

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listen to the start

[Liam-]

It sounds nothing like Stay With Me :umm2:

[LukeB]

have you even listened to stay with me..

[LukeB]

the music intro before he sang sounded just like stay with me

[Liam-]

Well considering it's been on the radio for months and someone actually sung it (very badly) during week 1 of this series, I'd say it's pretty obvious that I've heard it :joker:

And to me, it doesn't sound anything like it..

[Shaun]

let's stop trying with these people, i mean this is a group of haters who even claimed Andrea is 'arrogant' :joker: and yet still supported jack

[Liam-]

let's stop trying with these people, i mean this is a group of haters who even claimed Andrea is 'arrogant' :joker: and yet still supported jack

:clap2:

Don't forget 'fame hungry' :laugh:

[LukeB]

let's stop trying with these people, i mean this is a group of haters who even claimed Andrea is 'arrogant' :joker: and yet still supported jack

I don't remember calling him arrogant :laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

I'm not sure of Lauren's song choice tbh, us Lauren fans will need to fight really hard this week.

Andrea's song choice has to be the most overplayed song on TXF ever, his completely been set up I think.

I liked OTY's performance in the auditions so I'm hoping that they do something similar to that at the lives.

And what is Simon doing to Ben? I know it's a massive hit and I really like Whitney's version, but to give that song to Ben is making Ben come off as boring and predictable as he keeps getting all the cliched X Factor song choices.

And the other 3 will do unique versions of their songs I'll call it to be kind.

[LukeB]

I'm not sure of Lauren's song choice tbh, us Lauren fans will need to fight really hard this week.

Andrea's song choice has to be the most overplayed song on TXF ever, his completely been set up I think.



Lauren sang that song on her Arena Audition, It was beautiful
and I have nothing is doing my head in now :laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

let's stop trying with these people, i mean this is a group of haters who even claimed Andrea is 'arrogant' :joker: and yet still supported jack

I like both Andrea and Jack, there's nothing wrong with having confidence/arrogance in the Music Industry imo.

I really did feel sorry for Jack as well with the way Mel B destroyed his talent.

[Liam-]

Lauren sang that song on her Arena Audition, It was beautiful
and I have nothing is doing my head in now :laugh:

Did you say that when Tamera 'sang' it? :unsure:

[Mystic Mock]

Lauren sang that song on her Arena Audition, It was beautiful
and I have nothing is doing my head in now :laugh:

I actually wasn't very keen on Lauren at the Audition rounds so this will be interesting to me.:joker:

[LukeB]

Did you say that when Tamera 'sang' it? :unsure:

I said it after she sang it, it was the last straw

[Raph]

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listen to the start

:yuk: Possibly my least favorite X factor contest ever tbh :laugh:

[LukeB]

:yuk: Possibly my least favorite X factor contest ever tbh :laugh:

fair play :)

I think mine is Jedward:laugh:

[Liam-]

Your irrational dislike of Andrea is bizarre to say the least :laugh:

[Raph]

Your irrational dislike of Andrea is bizarre to say the least :laugh:

Clearly not, he comes in the top 3 of 'least favorite' in TiBB's poll pretty much every week, if not topping it. I would assume it would be bizarre if I was alone in disliking him, but it doesn't seem like that's the case. I understand you like him, and like I've said before, I respect that, but it's not an irrational dislike. I've explained to you before why I dislike him on numerous occasions, I shouldn't have to repeat myself all the time, right?

[Liam-]

Clearly not, he comes in the top 3 of 'least favorite' in TiBB's poll pretty much every week, if not topping it. I would assume it would be bizarre if I was alone in disliking him, but it doesn't seem like that's the case. I understand you like him, and like I've said before, I respect that, but it's not an irrational dislike. I've explained to you before why I dislike him on numerous occasions, I shouldn't have to repeat myself all the time, right?

Yeah you have explained why you dislike him and that's why i think it's bizarre, anyone who does dislike him always says it's because he's overrated.. but you're the only person I've ever seen say he's 'arrogant' or 'fame hungry' that's what i find irrational about it.. :laugh:

[Raph]

Andrea fans are like a tiny version of the Dexter fans in the Dexter v Callum debacle. Of course not even half as bad, but that's how I feel, probably helps to further facilitate my dislike for him tbh :laugh:

[Liam-]

umm.. :umm2:

[Raph]

Yeah you have explained why you dislike him and that's why i think it's bizarre, anyone who does dislike him always says it's because he's overrated.. but you're the only person I've ever seen say he's 'arrogant' or 'fame hungry' that's what i find irrational about it.. :laugh:

Well 'irrational' would mean that there's no rationale behind it. As i've said before, to me he comes across arrogant in the way he shrugs his shoulders whenever he's criticized. His body language as a whole comes across too arrogant for me. Even when he's saved each week, he pulls a face, which to me indicates that "he knew it anyways". As for the fame hungry part, as i've said before he's auditioned for numerous shows before and to me, that comes across a little fame hungry. The fame hungry aspect doesn't bother me too much though. The four main reasons I dislike him are:

1) He shouts a lot when he sings
2) He pulls really cringeworthy faces and looks constipated 90% of the time
3) His arrogance
4) The fact that he's vastly overrated both by the public, but also production (e.g. he seems to always sing the last note and stand in the middle, in group songs).

Hope that sums my 'irrational' dislike up of him, Liam :)

[Liam-]

lol @ people not being able to have a conversation without becoming patronising :joker:

[Raph]

lol @ people not being able to have a conversation without becoming patronising :joker:

To say i'm being 'irrational', is patronising dude :laugh: I only give back what I get ya know

[LukeB]

Lauren,Fleur and Ben are going to slay!

don't people have different opinions on things :shrug:

so what if andrea has haters for different reasons.. get over it and deal with it.

liam you did say this is a opinion forum and you're not letting anyone have their own, you want what you want to hear

[Liam-]

To say i'm being 'irrational', is patronising dude :laugh: I only give back what I get ya know

It wasn't really patronising though was it? I find your hate of Andrea to be completely irrational.. as you're seeing things that i haven't seen be mentioned before, in order to explain your dislike for him.. i mean, fair enough if you don't like him, but to use a shoulder shrug as evidence to call him arrogant is a bit far fetched, seeing as Ben, Jack, Lauren and OTY have all looked dissatisfied with judges criticism at some point, some even arguing with the judges over criticism they're given :shrug:

The one thing i will agree on though, is that his facial expressions when he sings are quite annoying :laugh:

[Raph]

It wasn't really patronising though was it? I find your hate of Andrea to be completely irrational.. as you're seeing things that i haven't seen be mentioned before, in order to explain your dislike for him.. i mean, fair enough if you don't like him, but to use a shoulder shrug as evidence to call him arrogant is a bit far fetched, seeing as Ben, Jack, Lauren and OTY have all looked dissatisfied with judges criticism at some point, some even arguing with the judges :shrug:

The one thing i will agree on though, is that his facial expressions when he sings are quite annoying :laugh:

Lol, I give up. Look up what 'irrational' means. :laugh:

[Liam-]

Lol, I give up. Look up what 'irrational' means. :laugh:

. inconsistent with reason or logic; illogical; absurd
. Marked by a lack of accord with reason or sound judgment: an irrational dislike.
. lacking sound judgment or logic.

There's just 3 definitions for you M'lord :douf:

[Raph]

. inconsistent with reason or logic; illogical; absurd
. Marked by a lack of accord with reason or sound judgment: an irrational dislike.
. lacking sound judgment or logic.

There's just 3 definitions for you M'lord :douf:

Great! Now that's sorted i'm off to the gym, peace!

[Vanessa]

This post i saw on my facebook group pretty much sums it up :

I feel sorry for the way Andrea has been treated. No one else has been dressed up in silly outfits or laughed at like he has - even Stevi the joke act. Simon has made negative comments a few times about his face (!?) and told him that he hasn't sung well, then praised other acts who have sung terribly. You do get the feeling that they don't want him to win for some reason - not sure that I trust this apology either... I think he needs us loyal fans to keep voting for him for sure!

[Cal.]

Well considering it's been on the radio for months and someone actually sung it (very badly) during week 1 of this series, I'd say it's pretty obvious that I've heard it :joker:

And to me, it doesn't sound anything like it..

Just get out.

[Strictly Jake]

Well I predicted both groups and bens song choices correctly.
I actually think Ben will be really good this week. Stereo kicks might give their best performance this week aswell bit I'm hoping they get eliminated. Only the young are going to smash it and may get my votes this week.
I'm sad stevi got what is really a novelty song because I think his theatre type singing voice is actually quite good so there are much better dramatic Elton songs he could have had. Fleurs is a bit safe and boring she could have been given a massive song this week. That's a shame.
Lauren already sang how will I know at arena auditions and it was boring so not looking forward to that again.
As for Andrea I wish he was able to perform I didn't know my own strength again I have nothing is practically the same as one moment in time

[LukeB]

Just get out.

you tell him Cal

Lola slayed :clap2:

[Vanessa]

Andrea has a lot of support and we will vote for him all weekend. Go Andrea! :cheer2:

[Liam-]

Just get out.

you tell him Cal

Lola slayed :clap2:

No to both of you, take a seat :hmph:

[Black Dagger]

Lola was basic and awful.

[Vanessa]

Well I predicted both groups and bens song choices correctly.
I actually think Ben will be really good this week. Stereo kicks might give their best performance this week aswell bit I'm hoping they get eliminated. Only the young are going to smash it and may get my votes this week.
I'm sad stevi got what is really a novelty song because I think his theatre type singing voice is actually quite good so there are much better dramatic Elton songs he could have had. Fleurs is a bit safe and boring she could have been given a massive song this week. That's a shame.
Lauren already sang how will I know at arena auditions and it was boring so not looking forward to that again.
As for Andrea I wish he was able to perform I didn't know my own strength again I have nothing is practically the same as one moment in time

Andrea was supposed to sing Elton "I'm still standing", but it went to Stevi. So he got Whitney.

[Liam-]

Lola was basic and awful.

You tell 'em Lucas.

Lola flopped :clap2:

[Vanessa]

I love Andrea and Ben, but Lauren just leaves me cold. Same old, same old. :sleep:

[Mystic Mock]

Well 'irrational' would mean that there's no rationale behind it. As i've said before, to me he comes across arrogant in the way he shrugs his shoulders whenever he's criticized. His body language as a whole comes across too arrogant for me. Even when he's saved each week, he pulls a face, which to me indicates that "he knew it anyways". As for the fame hungry part, as i've said before he's auditioned for numerous shows before and to me, that comes across a little fame hungry. The fame hungry aspect doesn't bother me too much though. The four main reasons I dislike him are:

1) He shouts a lot when he sings
2) He pulls really cringeworthy faces and looks constipated 90% of the time
3) His arrogance
4) The fact that he's vastly overrated both by the public, but also production (e.g. he seems to always sing the last note and stand in the middle, in group songs).

Hope that sums my 'irrational' dislike up of him, Liam :)

Your 4 reasons for disliking Andrea are my Mom's reasons for disliking Andrea.

[Mystic Mock]

I love Andrea and Ben, but Lauren just leaves me cold. Same old, same old. :sleep:

You say that about Lauren yet you like Andrea and Ben? No offense here but they're way duller but they're only getting away with it because one does Diva ballads and the other one is a “hunk” according to the female viewers.

[Vanessa]

You say that about Lauren yet you like Andrea and Ben? No offense here but they're way duller but they're only getting away with it because one does Diva ballads and the other one is a “hunk” according to the female viewers.

No, i find Lauren very boring. All she does is ballads. No uptempo whatsoever.

[Mystic Mock]

So I imagined Dark Horse then, and tomorrow night.

And it does my head that if you're not a “hunk” or you don't sing cheesy diva songs that you're automatically classed as dull, oh and don't forget screaming out notes as well is a requirement how stupid of Lauren to miss that out.

And how dare she not speak like a little Princess out of a Disney Movie.

Seriously people say they want different, they get different and then brand the act as boring every single ****ing year, it's seriously annoying.

[Liam-]

Lauren is hardly different..

[Mystic Mock]

Lauren is hardly different..

Different in the sense of she doesn't have to scream notes out to impress which a lot of female acts try to do, even when it's an uptempo.

[Vanessa]

I only like Andrea and Ben. The rest leave me cold, to be honest.

[Liam-]

Different in the sense of she doesn't have to scream notes out to impress which a lot of female acts try to do, even when it's an uptempo.

There have been many girls over the years who haven't felt the need to 'scream' .. Sophie Habibis, Diana Vickers, Rachel Adedeji and Little Mix to name a few.

Lauren is nothing original or special.

[TiBB Frontpage Article]

James has posted a new TiBB frontpage article.

These are the Elton and Whitney songs the remaining X Factor acts will perform this week (22nd November):

Andrea Faustini - I Have Nothing
Ben Haenow - I Will Always Love You
Fleur East - I'm Every Woman
Lauren Platt - How Will I Know?
Only The Young - Something.....

Excerpt of article quoted above. Read full article here - http://www.thisisxfactor.com/x-factor-2014/news-267814/song-choice-spoilers-elton-john-vs-whitney-houston-theme-xf-live-week-7-22nd-nov.html

[Mystic Mock]

There have been many girls over the years who haven't felt the need to 'scream' .. Sophie Habibis, Diana Vickers, Rachel Adedeji and Little Mix to name a few.

Lauren is nothing original or special.

Sophie Habibis - Lauren reminds me a lot of Sophie Habibis, they both even have deep singing voices, but look at how Sophie was treated on the show by the female audience and the producers?

Diana Vickers - Again was hated by the end.

Rachel Adedeji - A really bad example as she shouted a lot through her performances.

Little Mix - Again they could be guilty of screaming and screeching.

[Black Dagger]

When did Little Mix ever scream :umm2:

[Vanessa]

When did Little Mix ever scream :umm2:

Little Mix are awesome! :flutter:

[Liam-]

When did Little Mix ever scream :umm2:

When they won :fan:

[Black Dagger]

When they won :fan:

lmao. Their reaction <3.

[Withano]

OTY are out, Lauren and Stevi will be in the sing off

[Adamw92]

Love Lauren and OTY's song choices :D I think they'll both do well and they both better make it through to next week!

[Ryan57]

Wtf is with the song choices every week(?)

Ben would of been much more suited to an Elton John song. Kiss The Bride for example. Not a fan of How Will I Know? slowed down, if Lauren does it that way again.

And Stereo Kicks doing Don't Let The Sun Go Down, ffs. :facepalm: Again it'll be down to whatever his name is with the long face to drag them through it.

[Mystic Mock]

When did Little Mix ever scream :umm2:

Through most of their horrible, shallow performances.

[Amy Jade]

Andrea and Ben's songs are soooo obvious.

Fleur, Lauren and Stereo Kicks are the only ones I am looking forward to.

[Ryan57]

I doubt Stevi will still be standing.

[Black Dagger]

Through most of their horrible, shallow performances.

We mustn't have listened to the same ones then.