[rosebay11]

Originally Posted by rhino

I agree with a lot of this, its not all about the voice if it was it would have become really boring and I agree about Jedward - they didn't have the best vocals but they were so upbeat and full of energy and always put on a great (very camp) performance and its good to have variety. The only thing that worries me with Cher is that if her voice was strained with the practise she was putting in, what is it going to be like with the live shows that are constant singing. Perhaps her voice wont be able to take the strain and that is unfortunate for someone else who could have improved each week. The thing is with Cher, she is only 16 and has so much time to try again when she could be more ready. I was willing Cheryl to say 'your just not ready yet - but come back next year'. Unfortunately she didn't cos like you said she went for something 'different' - I hope Cher can cope with it all vocally and emotionally

Thanks, rhino. I love Jedward and am delighted for them - in the success they have acheived. It's well deserved, IMO.

Those whom Cheryl put through showed definite originality, as witnessed by their style and ability to write their own completely unique stuff and perform it in a unique way - and that's what sells on TV. they were thinking like rock stars. They have shown spunk - and that's what we need. Great singers are 10-a-penny - and some of them are not in the least entertaining. Just my opinion.