The X Factor Live Final 2006 Discussion

[Arneldo]

The place to discuss The Live final as and when it happens.

Rank Leona and Ray's performances.


Leona:
I Will Always Love You - /10
A Million Love Songs w/ Take That - /10
All by Myself - /10
A Moment Like This - /10

Ray:
My Way - /10
Thats Life w/ Westlife - /10
Fly Me to the Moon - /10
A Moment Like This - /10

Shaun - /10
The Auditiones - Earth Song - /10
The XF Final 12 - Thats what friends are for - /10

Final Predictions:
Winner:


Just 2Hrs to Go!

[Arneldo]

Just read that Myleene Klass will co-present the final tonight.

I'd imagine that She will just be talking to Ray and Leona back stage while Kate is out on main stage.

35 mins to go.

[Arneldo]

Leona is no longer singing 'Summertime' and will now sing 'I Will Always Love You'.

Also - Unsure whether or not they will be singing Xmas songs but it has been announced that one finalist will sing duet with Take That and the other with Westlife.

[Dan_]

Thanks for the updates Aaron, seems a bit dis-organised.

[MarkWaldorf]

Thanks :thumbs:

[Arneldo]

Welcome.

I thought that too BB fernzy, you would think as it was the final they would be so much more organised.

I don't like the idea of finalists singing with Take that and Westlife. I think which act the finalists sing with will have a major impact on who will win.

[Arneldo]

Current betting odds from Paddy Power are:

Leona - 4/11
Ray - 15/8

[Arneldo]

2 Mins to Go!

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by bb4eva
Current betting odds from Paddy Power are:

Leona - 4/11
Ray - 15/8

:hello:

[MarkWaldorf]

Ray was pretty good.

[Princess]

Those trees are well pretty! Ray was quite good.

[Princess]

Wooooo go Leona!! *presses re-dial*

[Arneldo]

Ray was Great but compered to Leona he was just Meh.

[Princess]

Take That after break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!! :cheer::banana::colour:

[Arneldo]

Shaun - It was good to see him get his chance to sing on the stage in front of the live audience. I was worried he mught collapse in tears. He did well - 6/10.

Ray was good - until Westlife came in. They made worse instead of better.

[~Kizwiz~]

Well all i can say is their bringing out the big guns tonight.... Westlife and Take that!!!! :bored:

[MarkWaldorf]

That was just..... Amazing.

[Arneldo]

That song isnt suited for a womans voice. Would have thought 'Relight my fire' was a better choice.

[Princess]

Leona is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOO lucky!!!! She was amazing!I thought the song was the perfect choice.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by bb4eva
That song isnt suited for a womans voice. Would have thought 'Relight my fire' was a better choice.

I don't think Relight my fire suits Leona's voice at all, whereas A Million Love Songs suited her vocal range.

They sung it well together, unlike Ray & Westlife.

[Arneldo]

I think Leona and Gary's voices just kinda clashed. Didnt go well together.

Ray's 'Fly me to the Moon' was good. Leona's 'All by myself' is amazing.

She so deserves to win this but i just know it will be Ray.

[Lauren]

All by myself was magnificent.
But I still disagree with you about Leona and Gary's voice clashing :hugesmile: I think they worked off each other, it was great.

[Arneldo]

Anyone notice Kate is yet to say 'The voting is very close'.

[MarkWaldorf]

'All by myself' was amazing.
She better win.

[Arneldo]

That was good to see all 12 Finalists singing together.

A bit unorganised but good all the same. I was so happy to see Nikitta again!

[Mike]

Good luck to both of them - been amazing yet again tonight.

[Princess]

I loved that performance. Really sweet.Wooo TT are back!!! 'All by Myself' was phemonal. I've lost count of my votes so I think I better stop soon :blush2:

[Lil-Lindz]

I loved it, Leona was amazing!!

[James]

Best bit of the show was during the rejects' performance when one of them missed her line. :hugesmile:

(I think Leona will win quite easily btw)

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by James
Best bit of the show was during the rejects' performance when of them missed her line. :hugesmile:

(I think Leona will win quite easily btw)

Blatent stage fright! She uttered half a word towards the end of it though.

[Princess]

Originally posted by James
Best bit of the show was during the rejects' performance when one of them missed her line. :hugesmile:

(I think Leona will win quite easily btw)


That was soooo funny!!!! :laugh2:

[Lil-Lindz]

Originally posted by Tanser_Man
Originally posted by James
Best bit of the show was during the rejects' performance when of them missed her line. :hugesmile:

(I think Leona will win quite easily btw)

Blatent stage fright! She uttered half a word towards the end of it though.

Lol, thats was so funny I was in fits

[Dan_]

Originally posted by Lil-Lindz
Originally posted by Tanser_Man
Originally posted by James
Best bit of the show was during the rejects' performance when of them missed her line. :hugesmile:

(I think Leona will win quite easily btw)

Blatent stage fright! She uttered half a word towards the end of it though.

Lol, thats was so funny I was in fits

Lol.I was just like sing woman, proably best for my ears she didn't though :bouncy:

[Lil-Lindz]

Yea Lol, Me and my mate were talking about it today and all the people we said should do it were there Lol

[BigSister]

lol that bit was sooooooooooooooooooooo funny
Yay for edna though

[Lil-Lindz]

Lmao I was crying when that happened
It was just this random old lady Lmao :laugh2:

[Arneldo]

When Edna came out it was so funny!

I think this years final has been best yet because it hasnt been boring.
Hopefully Leona will win and it will be the cherry on the cake.

[BigSister]

i didnt know half of ther auditionees

[MarkWaldorf]

I'm praying Leona wins. She deserves it.

[Arneldo]

Leona:
I Will Always Love You - 10/10 - Amazing!
A Million Love Songs w/ Take That - 8/10 - I thought Leona's voice clashed with Gary's.
All by Myself - 10/10 - Amazing x 10000


Ray:
My Way - 9/10 - His best performance imo.
That's Life w/ Westlife - 7/10 - Ray was good but Westlife ruined it.
Fly Me to the Moon - 9/10 - It was great but compered to Leona it was just Meh.


Shaun - 6/10 - Good, better then some of the Final 12 (MacD's)
The Auditionies - Earth Song - 10/10 - Full marks for effort.
The XF Final 12 - That's what friends are for - 9/10 - Bit unorganised but Great.

Final Predictions:
Winner: Ray (But want Leona)

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by bb4eva
Final Predictions:
Winner: Ray (But want Leona)

:shocked:

[Arneldo]

Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by bb4eva
Final Predictions:
Winner: Ray (But want Leona)

:shocked:

Just a feeling.

I really really really want it to be Leona but i think it will be Ray.

But I'm never usually right about these sort of thing. I was certain Aisleyne was gonna win BB7. So lets hope I'm wrong again.

[Pipergun]

Sharon will've given Ray more votes by saying Leona should win. :rolleyes:

But then... Simon saying Ray was the favourite, and was gonna win would've prompted Leona votes, meh... :rolleyes:

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by bb4eva
Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by bb4eva
Final Predictions:
Winner: Ray (But want Leona)

:shocked:

Just a feeling.

I really really really want it to be Leona but i think it will be Ray.

But I'm never usually right about these sort of thing. I was certain Aisleyne was going to win BB7. So lets hope I'm wrong again.

Lol. I have the same feeling. As much as I like Leona, I think Ray could surprise us all. :sad:

[Pipergun]

If I'm honest.. I want Leona to win, I think Ray will win.

[MarkWaldorf]

:sad:

[Pipergun]

There's only one way to change that! :thumbs:

[Pipergun]

0901 61 61 102

Lool! ('-')

[MarkWaldorf]

Have you voted?

[Princess]

I've voted so many times I've lost count :bigsmile: TT soon!!!!

[Arneldo]

I have, three times.

I may be tempted to again when the results show is on.

[Pipergun]

I have voted! :thumbs:

It took me about half an hour to get through!

I'm not gonna try Ray's line just in case... but "The Telephone network is busy at the moment" became my best friend for a loong time! :tongue:

[MarkWaldorf]

:hugesmile: Haha.

[Princess]

Half a hour?Takes me all of 2 seconds.

[Pipergun]

Yeah.. I've only been able to vote once so far!

[Princess]

I've voted around 10+ times so far!

[MarkWaldorf]

I know. Took me like 5 calls just to get through.

[Arneldo]

Arrrggg, These adverts are going on too long!

Hurry Up!!

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by bb4eva
Arrrggg, These adverts are going on too long!

Hurry Up!!

The finale will just drag on.
It'll be ages til we hear the result.

[Arneldo]

Here we Go!!

[xGemmax]

I really think Ray can do it now! Ive voted 5 times already :cheer: :cheer::cheer:

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by xGemmax
I really think Ray can do it now! Ive voted 5 times already :cheer: :cheer::cheer:

How could you? :sad:

[Arneldo]

Leona is still Paddy Powers hot fave to win.

Leona - 1/4
Ray - 5/2

[MarkWaldorf]

Ray's version is dreadful :conf2:

[Arneldo]

He sounds dire.

[MarkWaldorf]

As Lauren just said to me, if that's a single, that will just be embarrassing.

[Arneldo]

Is that emotinal? No Kate, Its Acting.

[MarkWaldorf]

Bringing out the tears. :cloud:

[Dan_]

That song's not suited to Ray and it was pretty poor.

[Noopie]

I don't like either version of the song.. :sad: (but I prefer Leona since her voice is better on it :tongue: )

[Arneldo]

Neither are Amazing but Leona is better then Ray.

Still thinking Ray will win.

[MarkWaldorf]

After that.
She has to win.

[Arneldo]

Im thinking Leona's studio version is so much better the live.

[Tanser_Man]

Hate the song already and i've only heard it twice, sounds like a perfect song for a kids movie like Aladin or The Lion King.

Ray wasn't suited to it.... and Leona done her usual Beyonce style long notes.

Only one winner.

[Arneldo]

Ray:
A Moment Like This - 7/10

Leona:
A Moment Like This - 9/10

[xGemmax]

I hate the song anyway, but its so unfair as its a ballad and its perfect for Leona. :mad:

[Arneldo]

Originally posted by xGemmax
I hate the song anyway, but its so unfair as its a ballad and its perfect for Leona. :mad:

It was writtin for male vocals.

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by xGemmax
I hate the song anyway, but its so unfair as its a ballad and its perfect for Leona. :mad:

I was thinking that, surely if Ray was given a song thats suits his voice he wouldn't stood a chance, even though the odds are stacked against him.

I can't help but think of the old stereotype when i hear Ray talk... i instantly think 'put that tv down and get out of my house'...

I'm naughty.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by xGemmax
I hate the song anyway, but its so unfair as its a ballad and its perfect for Leona. :mad:

Theres the B-side 'You'll never walk alone' so its not unfair.

[Princess]

Leona's song was INCREDIBLE. And as someone said it was orginally written for males.

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by Princess
Leona's song was INCREDIBLE. And as someone said it was orginally written for males.

How do you know it was? Eh?! Eh?! :shocked::wink:

[~Kizwiz~]

I'm not impressed at all...... Why couldnt leona spice it up and do something other than a ballad...... the song which will be released is suited to leona and not Ray...... me thinks that it was set that way and thats not fair on Ray.

[xGemmax]

Originally posted by Princess
Leona's song was INCREDIBLE. And as someone said it was orginally written for males.
Yes how do you know that? Even if it was, its still in Leonas favour as shes always singing ballads and this song is a ballad. Its not Ray's type of music at all, so of course Leona has an advantage. :bored:

[Lauren]

Originally posted by xGemmax
Originally posted by Princess
Leona's song was INCREDIBLE. And as someone said it was orginally written for males.
Yes how do you know that? Even if it was, its still in Leonas favour as shes always singing ballads and this song is a ballad. Its not Ray's type of music at all, so of course Leona has an advantage. :bored:

Leona can suit her voice to different songs.

Obviously, Ray can't. That says a LOT about his level of talent.

[Arneldo]

Originally posted by xGemmax
Originally posted by Princess
Leona's song was INCREDIBLE. And as someone said it was orginally written for males.
Yes how do you know that? Even if it was, its still in Leonas favour as shes always singing ballads and this song is a ballad. Its not Ray's type of music at all, so of course Leona has an advantage. :bored:

Well the X Factor producers said it was writtin for males.

[Arneldo]

Betfair :
Leona 1.11
Ray 10

[xGemmax]

^ They both can, but Leona's 'specialty' is ballads, so she has the advantage. :rolleyes:

[Lauren]

Originally posted by xGemmax
^ They both can, but Leona's 'specialty' is ballads, so she has the advantage. :rolleyes:

Ray's best performance is the B-side of the single.

[Arneldo]

Originally posted by LaurenFah
Originally posted by xGemmax
Originally posted by Princess
Leona's song was INCREDIBLE. And as someone said it was orginally written for males.
Yes how do you know that? Even if it was, its still in Leonas favour as shes always singing ballads and this song is a ballad. Its not Ray's type of music at all, so of course Leona has an advantage. :bored:

Leona can suit her voice to different songs.

Obviously, Ray can't. That says a LOT about his level of talent.

Agree! :thumbs:

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by LaurenFah
Originally posted by xGemmax
Originally posted by Princess
Leona's song was INCREDIBLE. And as someone said it was orginally written for males.
Yes how do you know that? Even if it was, its still in Leonas favour as shes always singing ballads and this song is a ballad. Its not Ray's type of music at all, so of course Leona has an advantage. :bored:

Leona can suit her voice to different songs.

Obviously, Ray can't. That says a LOT about his level of talent.

Not really, after watching tonights show her only strongpoint is extending words! She only has one sytle of music she's good at, just like ray is good at his favoured style. Sorry, genre*

I suppose it's a matter of personal preference... i don't like them both but i can see why people think Ray's getting a raw deal.

[Lauren]

Her vocal style is extending notes, thats not her specialty. Obviously, she prefers ballads - but she can pull off other styles, e.g. Lady Marmalade.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by LaurenFah
Her vocal style is extending notes, thats not her specialty. Obviously, she prefers ballads - but she can pull off other styles, e.g. Lady Marmalade.

Exactly, and she hasn't been choosing the songs. I could garuntee you if she was to have picked ALL her songs, not all would have been ballads. Simon's been picking her songs, and he's only picked them because they're her strongest point. And if she does good, she'll stay.

[Chrizzle]

Leona is the winner of X Factor no matter what, but to be completely sure she would win officially. Its so not fair if she doesnt.
I've never wanted anyone to win a reality show more, not even Chantelle.
This is the most deserving winner ever. I think even Ray knows that!
I've voted twice!!

Leona fans, DONT STOP NOW!

[Princess]

I got Kelly's version on Youtube and minimized and forgot and actually truly though I was listening to Leona!

[Arneldo]

Leona is still Bookies fave, But Bookies are not always right - remember Will and garth anyone?

[Tanser_Man]

Haha, i voted for the 'Save The Animals' thing but i can't make myself vote for X-Factor, waste of a text... besides, it's set in stone.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Its so not fair if she doesnt.


:conf: Not fair....... ????

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Tanser_Man
Haha, i voted for the 'Save The Animals' thing but i can't make myself vote for X-Factor, waste of a text... besides, it's set in stone.

Argh.
Dont get me started on that. Favouriting animals when they could just donate it to them all.

[Tanser_Man]

Originally posted by kizwiz
Originally posted by Chrizzle
Its so not fair if she doesnt.


:conf: Not fair....... ????

*add's the vision of a girl in a tutu kicking off her ballet pumps and sitting in the corner with a face like thunder*

:laugh2:

[Arneldo]

YES!!!

Well done Leona!!! :thumbs:

[MarkWaldorf]

Yes. YES. YES!!

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Tanser_Man

*add's the vision of a girl in a tutu kicking off her ballet pumps and sitting in the corner with a face like thunder*

:laugh2:

LMFAO......... :laugh:

[texbex]

Leona-best performance was probably I will always love you dont know how well her a moment like this will do on the charts but that was the best song for her to sing that got her the votes.I think she has a great voice but she didnt deserve to win as Ray has so much more personality

Ray-I loved Ray he had so much more personality than Leona but I think he will get a record deal anyway off Simon.His best performance was My Way.Gutted that he didnt win but hey Thats Life and theres no denying lol :tongue: