[susieq]

I'm not a big fan of Katie's and thought she has definitely been riding her luck over the last few weeks BUT thought she sang really well tonight with a song I truly loathe. Didn't think she would get the public vote though - that was certainly a surprise.

Thought Malachi was great. The song really suited his voice and you can see he's really listened to what the teachers have been telling him. It was nice to see his lovely smile.

Marli - a good performance from Marli but I didn't think the song was particularly suited to her. She was obviously very nervous and it showed at times but I thought she did really well.

I thought Lemar and Sinead sang a difficult song really well but I'm getting a little bit tired of Lemar's mannerisms and wish he would just SING!!!

David - he was stunning. He's come on leaps and bounds and deserved the praise he got heaped upon him.

I though Ainslie and Nigel had the most difficult task but managed it really well. Thought the song was better suited to Nigel though.

And, I agree, I also thought Mariah was miming - shame on her!!

[Romantic Old Bird]

Thank goodness Malachi survived.

I was very suspicious of Mariah, I must say, but I didn't see a slip. I strongly disliked her brazen record plug.

What a contrast to the wonderful Mr Richie last week!

[Janette]

My thoughts on tonight's show:-

David - What a star!!!!!! this guy might not make it as a pop star but he will earn millions as a songwriter, he oozes talent and I'm so glad he got the chance to shine on Fame Academy. Tonight he was superb, lovely song and he did it well. It's not easy to sing while you're playing the piano and you could tell that he wasn't singing as well as he could, but I still thought he was brilliant.

Lemar and Sinead - Will someone please tell Lemar that he looks constipated when he sings!!!!!!! He was good tonight and Sinead obviously struggled to keep her powerful voice quieter to keep in with him. But that doesn't mean she wasn't good, just that she sings better belting the songs out. I still think she'll be a star.

Nigel and Ainslie - They really impressed me tonight. I think they're a terrible pairing and didn't gel at all, but they both worked hard and the song sounded good. Nigel sounded better than Ainslie in my opinion, but Ainslie has got such a wonderful presence that it helps his performance a lot.

Marli - She disappointed me unfortunately. The choice of song really didn't suit her and she struggled to make it her own. Very sexy sassy lady, but she was the right one to go tonight.

Malachi - I love David Gray, and Babylon is a great song. Malachi nearly did it justice but I prefer him singing his ballads. He's got a gorgeous voice and he did his best.

Katie - What a cracker! She was excellent, really shone through a terrible song. Her voice is improving every week and the teachers should acknowledge this and make her Class A, because she has improved so much!

The teachers - They are so obviously biased it's embarrassing to watch now. They want Lemar to win, they want Nigel and Katie out. How they could say Katie was the worst tonight is beyond me. I'm not a major fan of Katie, but her attitude is great and she's improved the most out of all the students, so why is she being put on probation every single week? And why on Earth is Lemar always picked out as the best? His duet with Lionel Richie was average, and he has very little power in his voice, he's very airy, which Carrie said she didn't like. I don't understand why she suddenly loves what she originally said she hated!


I'm tired now, think I'll go for a lie down!




P.S. Mariah carey did mime!

[blinkinlovely]

Agreed!!!

I just did not understand the 'teachers' choices for best and worst. Lemar is average and Katie did well with a truly awful song. She did not deserve the full vote against her and I was pleased she stayed in.

Is it me - or does the 'headteacher' seem to be a bit of a 'hammy' actor?

[BigSister]

I did not see this so I cannot give my views

I am glad Katie stayed in though

[peachy]

I'm a big fan of Fame Academy and I was so pleased that Malachi stayed in. I don't think he's going to win but he has the nicest personality and is extremely funny. Those of you who watch it on interactive will know what I mean. Without him the house would be pretty boring. All in all I'm quite taken with FA and I've even considered changing my avatar to Malachi and I might even do it if it wasn't that ROB would KILL me.

As to the rest of the show, sorry Janette but Lemar is consistently good. He picks up a song and instantly makes it his own. He has something special I think. Have you watched the video of him singing which they've put on the video highlights on the interactive menu? It is VERY good.

I love Ainslie too. He is original and producing an individual performance each week. He too is special.

Nigel, I just can't stand I'm afraid. I really dislike his personality and therefore I don't want to watch him singing. A very poor copy of Bryan Adams. Not my cup of tea at all.

Likewise Katie, she is definitely improving and has a lovely voice but she is very irritating to watch. Her constant singing at the top of her voice drives them all mad. She is a selfish little madam and can be extremely whiney. I wish she'd go too.

I really like Sinead. She is a good sport, doesn't get upset and histrionic like Marli and is very amusing to watch especially the flirting between her and Malachi. She plays him very well and is very reminiscent in this of a certain Welsh girl except that Sinead isn't really interested in Malachi but she loves the attention and compliments he gives her.

Finally, David. He's ok. Not really that fussed about him. He's a better than average singer and quite a good songwriter although he thinks he's fantastic.

Those are my views anyway. I'm sure many of you will disagree with me.

[Boris]

Saw My 1st bit of FA last night - yes i know I'm always a little behind the times. Anyway Peach thanks for the nudge i will continue to watch and enjoy now.

As,to the 'sing off' last night, my views as a new comer are this.....

Katie - was far and away the best of the probationers last night. Her singing was clear and true and she'connected' with the audience.
Marli - did not sing as well as in earlier rehersals and seemed nervous.
Malachi - although a pleasant personality shone though, his singing was not exceptional and his performance very 'wooden'.
Not having seen the run up I am amazed that Katie has not done better before. I did not watch all of the rest as I was called away !

I will enjoy the rest of the series tho'. SoThanks again Peachy for directiong me to it.

[Mairi]

This is mainly for those of you currently enjoying Fame Academy without the benefit of having interactive coverage.

Every Saturday morning, the students gather in the lounge, watch a re-run of their singing of the previous night and make criticisms on their own performance and that of each other's.

This morning, it was generally decided that the best performances of the night came from Ainslie and Nigel, closely followed by David.

Katie was praised and both Carrie and Richard said that, if they had seen her sing full on like the audience, rather than from the side, they wouldn't have been as harsh in their criticism which was nice to hear.

Oh and BTW, everyone was in agreement that Mariah Carey deserved to be on probation this week for MIMING.

[bbceleb1]

Hi
Last nights eppisode was brilliant! and im sooooo chuffed that Katie Lives in the academyt again1!!!!!!
Katie your great!
Btw... Has anyone else seen Lemars own music video!!!! im going to make a video of it and put it onto the site soon!

[em]

is it just me who shouts at the telly when the teachers criticise Katie. Im not a huge fan of her but my gob was on the floor during her song!!! i shouted at Carrie so its nice to see that the teachers praised her this morning then. hope they show that during the week!

[finch]

yes you are

I thought Lemar and Sinead were Brill