[BusyBee]

Marc has been criticised in the Scottish press for having a criminal conviction. Obviously the public ignored that.

So what difference does that make to whether or not he can be a pop idol? I thought last night was a very strong group and should think that at least a couple of the wild cards will have sung last night.

[James]

I should have mentioned before that he was convicted with two friends of a serious assault on a man who nearly died. He was jailed for a year and his friends went to prison for four and six years.

Sunday Mail article

I'm surprised that they let him continue to compete in the show. Pop Idol is going to get a lot of flak in the press because of this.

Maybe they even want the controversy.

[WILDCHILD]

I'm glad to see a bitmore chit chat about Pop Idol. I think its brilliant, Im loving every minute of it.
Sats lot were very strong - I didnt have my cards on Roxanne or Marc to going through but they raised their game on the night and thats what it is all about, no matter who your faves are, look at Will,no-one really knew who he was until he sang on the night, and also told Simon what he thought of him!

[BusyBee]

Sorry James but I dont see this as a reason for Marc to be thrown out. What he has done is in the past. Surely that shouldnt be held against him for the rest of his life.

[James]

Kim and Leon went through tonight.

Tarek did well to get fifth place, although I thought he could actually sung better than some of the contestants that were meant to be able to sing.

[BigSister]

I thought that those two would go through

[BigSister]

Tonight Mark and Andy went through
But there was a twist
8 failed final 50 got another chance
They are

Heat 1
Jason and Rebecca
Heat 2 Suzanne and Jodie
Heat 3 Sam and Kieron
Heat 5 Daniella and Glen
1 will be chosen by the public and 1 by the judges

[AndyJK]

I had a feeling this might happen. I'm pleased to see Rebecca and especially Susanne make it to the wildcard round. Both gave really good performances and I was disappointed when they failed to make it through.

[James]

I can't exactly work out how Andy Scott-Lee got through on Saturday.

Too many of the contestants are doing boring ballads at the moment also. There seems to be certain songs that come up every week.

[blinkinlovely]

Mmmmmmmmmm

Not sure how I am feeling about pop Idol at the moment. Is it genuine? The votes honest and secure?

Went to Cardiff this weekend. At every bus stop there was a simply created , A4 poster with the messgae: Vote Becky - Welsh beauty-Text vote ****** (whatever!)

There was even a message on the main screen at the Stadium saying a similar thing!!!! Mmmmmmmmm - and I thought it was all about how she sang on the night.

[kaphc]

Originally posted by James
I can't exactly work out how Andy Scott-Lee got through on Saturday.

Because he's Lisa Scott-Lee's (from Steps) brother? And because he used to be in pop group 3SL (who had a very lasting career!!)?

[BigSister]

Suzanne and Sam got through last night in the wildcard round

[AndyJK]

I'm really pleased Susanne has made it through to the final 10. There is something very unique about this girl and she has such a great voice. Whether she wins Pop idol or not - and with certain manipulation occuring I have a feeling she won't, I still believe she has a singing career ahead of her.

Her last 3 performances have been exceptional, and even when she goes out of tune as was clearly notable during last night's performance of the Alanis Morissette song she still carries through in her own style with such vigour.