[dupin]

*applause*

And remember, you can vote for Leona after the show ends by doing the following :

to vote LEONA
u2u dupin with 'LEONA'

Judges, your comments please.

[Z]

That was lyrically fantastic Leona, I can't fault you on that at all. That was excellent.

[Shaun]

*feels quite sad talking to someone who's not there*

Leona - that was a great performance, but I wasn't so keen on the song choice. I think Billy/Sharon might have put you in a vulnerable position.

[Billy]

Shaun were you watching the same video?. Leona it was FABULOUS and YOUR fabulous. It was an amazing performance

[dupin]

Thanks for your comments judges ; and Leona fans, remember to vote for her once all the finalists have performed.

Next up, it's Shaun with the first of the Over 25's, so who's it going to be?

[xDramatick]

Leona. Vocally fantastic. It was a great performance, but I'm not sure if you can improve if you're that good on the first show, and I think you could've had a better song.

[Shaun]

Dupin - I'm going to raise the bar now, and I give you the incredible...NIKI

[dupin]

NIKI'S VT

Shaun: Niki, aged 34, is a dinnerlady from somewhere, and is mother to two children.

This week she's singing acapella, and it's a fantastic song. People have said to me "it's a bit risky" - but it's suited to her perfectly.

[Shaun]

Youtube video

[dupin]

Well done Niki!

Remember, you can vote for Niki once the show ends...

to vote NIKI
u2u dupin with NIKI

[Billy]

Niki, I literally p**** my pants when I heard Shauns line. Raise the bar, most of it was out of tune, I applaud you on teh accapella, but alot of that was painful to listen to, you can do so much better like we;ve seen, but It wasnt a good performance.

[Tom]

*applauds ... shaun never told me to*

[Tom]

Originally posted by Billy
Niki, I literally p**** my pants when I heard Shauns line. Raise the bar, most of it was out of tune, I applaud you on teh accapella, but alot of that was painful to listen to, you can do so much better like we;ve seen, but It wasnt a good performance.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[Shaun]

Niki! That was fantastic! Don't listen to Billy - how many hits has HE had?

[Z]

Niki, that wasn't as good as it should have been. You can do better.

[Billy]

Excuse me rentamob, when I want your adlibs ill ask for them

[dupin]

Wow, the judges are getting feisty!

Next, it's Z with the first of the groups! So tell us, who do you have lined up to be the first of your acts tonight?

[xDramatick]

Niki.. that was great. A lot of emotion, I think you performed extremely well.

[Z]

Next up, it's the gorgeous, talented...Hope!

[dupin]

HOPE'S VT

Z: First up for me tonight, five sexy, talented girls! They're singing an Amy Winehouse classic, as a five piece. The lead vocals are only fit for one lead singer, but don't let that cloud your judgement of their abilities as a band - remember, harmony is everything! These girls have what it takes to win, and I think they can do it if they pull this off. This is the first week, so I can only go by what I aspire for them to achieve, but they're sounding good to me! I present to you: Hope!

[Loukas]

YEY

* Aplaudes *

[Z]

Youtube video

[dupin]

A memorable performance from Hope - but if you want to see them back here next week, vote after the show!

[i]to vote HOPE
u2u dupin with 'HOPE'[i]

But what did the judges think?

[Shaun]

Girls! You look great, you sound great. You remind me of the Pussycat Dolls a bit. Great performance.

[Z]

Girls, you were brilliant. Phoebe you were singing lead vocals, and you did it fantastically. But that was a powerful group performance, you were excellent tonight.