[JTM45]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Jermaine was leagues better than the others. The first right winner

I thought he was OK but i personally thought Christina Marie was a much better singer in every way. I even thought the older woman (Sally ?) had a better voice than he did.
All he really had was a pretty average voice and a "i can sing in a really deep but uncontrolled voice" novelty thing going on.

None of the people who go on The Voice are the kind of singers that i would ever listen to (other than when i watch The Voice) but i can still appreciate someone who has great control of their voice and has the potential to be successful in the Music Industry and as far as i'm concerned Christina Marie fits those criteria far more than Jermaine!

As for Cowell........... i think he just knows his franchise has hit an all-time low and is in trouble and he's doing everything he can to endear himself and his show to as many people as possible. That's why he's got his ass (and Cheryl's) back on the judges panel!
It probably came as a major shock to someone with such a massive ego as Mr.Cowell when Fox decide to cancel the X-Factor in the US and i think he's terrified that the same could very possibly happen here if the show carries on like it has been. It's a stale and redundant format that needs putting out of it's misery!
It's not like he needs the money. He could easily afford to call it a day, buy an island and live the rest of his life in luxury. Do us all a favor Simon!

[Patricia4]

Jermaine was great a good winner.