[stewart64]

In the interests of fairness we should also have a why Katie shoud stay thread. But, unfortunately, I doubt she will get much of a fair hearing on this forum.

(1) Having to contend with a total exageration of her lack of vocal ability. She can sing OK, but once a bandwagon starts it is easy to jump onto it and give her a good head pummelling. Even if her vocals were the best on Saturday, most on here would say it was crap. We never get any honest assessment from the Katie hate camp. I admitted that Treyc had a good sing off, even though I usually have to reach for the ear plugs in her case.

(2) IMO her vocal is current and smooth. An easy listen. Not just me, Simon and Louis think the same.

(3) Having to contend with negative press coverage.

(4) Has got the Xfactor, and as most agree, one of the most interesting contenders.

(5) Whether you like her or not she does make the show more interesting.

Even Matt agrees that she is amazing coping with the onslaught. Her confidence is shattered but she carries on. How about a bit of sympathy as opposed to sticking the boot in.