[Patrick]

Another bollocks week.

They tell the contestants to be new and modern yet give them themes like this and Elton John for ****** sake.

[Patrick]

Another bollocks week.

They tell the contestants to be new and modern yet give them themes like this and Elton John for ****** sake.

[Patrick]

Originally Posted by Jevans

I like Cher sort of. We know she can rap just please Cher I beg you don't rap during Beatles week or a set artist week like Elton John week last week. It's not needed :s

Well it clearly brightens up the show when the other performances are dull as ****** like last week, The theme was the worst in the series so far.

[Twilight]

I hate artist weeks, and tbh they'll just ruin any song they touch, tbh.

[Tom]

Originally Posted by Shaun

If you can't do a half-competent Beatles cover you're going nowhere in music. Their catalogue is too varied to say "this theme isn't broad enough".

its good music in its own right but on this kind of show its dated and boring

Saturdays show was terrible with just 2 half decent performances, and its going to be the same again this week

[Shaun]

I do think it's quite silly having themes at all - it'd make much more sense to just have any song they want, and no judges - but I guess that it would just be Pop Idol then

[Tom]

Originally Posted by Shaun

I do think it's quite silly having themes at all - it'd make much more sense to just have any song they want, and no judges - but I guess that it would just be Pop Idol then

Vague themes are good, and it was good when they first started the themes and had a relevant artist on each week e.g. Motown week with Lionel Richie whereas now its a bit more random

And dont you mean Stars in their Eyes? ... that was loads better anyway

I hated Matthew Kelly though

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Tom

Vague themes are good, and it was good when they first started the themes and had a relevant artist on each week e.g. Motown week with Lionel Richie whereas now its a bit more random

And dont you mean Stars in their Eyes? ... that was loads better anyway

I hated Matthew Kelly though

I like the themes but I miss when they used to have the master class with an artist every week

[Harry!]

Already done before...

And we still need a Madonna week with Madonna preforming...

[dannyboy]

I love the beatles, but the thought of them all doing a Beatles song each doesn't exactly excite me. Last week felt a bit samey and meh cos all the songs were by the same artist, and too overdone, so with an even bigger artist it'll probably be worse! Though if it's their less famous songs it could be really good and interesting. For me anyway.

[Tom]

Originally Posted by Niamhxo

I like the themes but I miss when they used to have the master class with an artist every week

Whitney Houston was the last one I think and the complete thing was so ironic when she came out drugged off her face and walking round the stage singing 'ohhhh' for 3 minutes with her dress falling off

I would post link to YT but cba

[_Seth]

Why did you spoil it in the title? I didn't want to ****ing know.

[tate]

Agree about Big Band Week .... cant believe Cowell axed this when it is the best week to sort the good from the downright c-rap

As far as the Beatles are concerned, surely it is the responsibility of the artists and the backroom team to MAKE the songs relevant. Singing the Beatles in a 60's vibe will seem dated (even though their music has lasted through the decades) however they need to bring the Beatles up to date I feel this week which would be a great challenge for them artistically

[Strictly Jake]

I have a feeling katie is going to do really well this week. Rebecca is going to be the best. Matt and paije will nail it. And one direction will be interesting. Mary will be boring and cher really does need to sing this week and not rap otherwise I reckon she will find herself in the bottom two with mary. I reckon katie will go through this week. I definitely think mary is in danger this week but we shall see

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Tom

Whitney Houston was the last one I think and the complete thing was so ironic when she came out drugged off her face and walking round the stage singing 'ohhhh' for 3 minutes with her dress falling off

I would post link to YT but cba

hahaha yeah I remember that. Cant believe she went from being such a talented beautiful woman with a stunning voice to being a mess like that. So much for her comeback. Gone off the scene again thank goodness. But I agree that masterclasses should be brought back. Dont think judges are doing a good enough job with the contestants so they could do with the extra help. Oh and just noticed on my post above this that I missed out wagner oh well its obvious he is going to be awful but get through still

[Jevans]

The song choices for this week's Beatles-themed X Factor have apparently been revealed.

It was confirmed yesterday that contestants will have to sing a track by the Fab Four on this weekend's live show. It is the first time that the theme has been used on the programme.

According to The Sun, last week's sing-off survivor Katie Waissel has decided to sing 'Help', while fellow 24-year-old Rebecca Ferguson will tackle 'Yesterday'.

Cher Lloyd has reportedly chosen to perform John Lennon's 'Imagine', and Simon Cowell's One Direction have decided upon 'All You Need Is Love'.

Matt Cardle is said to be singing 'Come Together' - previously performed on the ITV singing contest by Olly Murs - while Paije Richardson will tackle 'Let It Be'.

In Louis Walsh's category, Mary Byrne has been given 'Something', while Wagner Carrilho keeps up his record of performing medleys by fusing together 'Get Back', 'Hippy Hippy Shake' and 'Hey Jude'.

The X Factor continues on Saturday at 8pm on ITV1.

Hmm...

[joeysteele]

Help is a very appropriate song for Katie, but Imagine, that is not a Beatles song, that was John Lennon solo, so that should not qualify. If she does do it,and puts any rap in it then she could find a backlash against her as this song is sacrosanct to people being likely John Lennon's finest and most respected 'solo' composition.

However, oh no,not the same somgs again, Let it be, and Come together,they are done to death no one expects anything new from those songs anymore.

We're even getting Olly Murs repeatedly on the competition trailer singing Come Together, all the time X Factor is on, this doesn't sound on paper,if those choices are right, to be going to be an even interesting week.let alone entertaining.

[nanaimo]

yeah imagine is not a beatles song, there is plenty in the beatles catalogue of great songs, shows what the production team know about music