[alex_front2]

Who do think will go further?

I see Jake Quickenden (Mel C) in direct competition to Ben Haenow (Simon) in terms of older 20 something good looking "hunk/ bae" vote. Jay James is not going for this angle, he's playing family man, ex military card.

Initially JaKe had XF "hunk" vote stitched up, but Ben with a good make over, decent performance is holding his own plus Jake's drab poor outdated Robbie Williams song did him no favours. He should have sung something more contemporary like Ed Sheeran or Jason Derulo or Clean Bandit.

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by alex_front2

Who do think will go further?

I see Jake Quickenden (Mel C) in direct competition to Ben Haenow (Simon) in terms of older 20 something good looking "hunk/ bae" vote. Jay James is not going for this angle, he's playing family man, ex military card.

Initially JaKe had XF "hunk" vote stitched up, but Ben with a good make over, decent performance is holding his own plus Jake's drab poor outdated Robbie Williams song did him no favours. He should have sung something more contemporary like Ed Sheeran or Jason Derulo or Clean Bandit.

you mean mel B not Mel c lol
and i hate it when they sing robbie williams i felt like falling alsleep he deffo been stiched up there

[alex_front2]

They both sang tracks that could have been on Pop Idol. Acts should always sing songs from within 3 years. Fleur sang current no 1. Some weeks will be "Elton John or Beatles week" so no chance to go modern.

[geee_m]

I honestly don't think he will because although they both look 'similar' as they both look good. But they are completely different in what they do, Ben's slightly more soulful where as Jakes more current and 'new', but I don't know.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

jake is hotter

[geee_m]

Originally Posted by Scott

jake is hotter

OF COURSE HE IS

[Vanessa]

I prefer Ben.

[Josy]

This is the reason Mel has a problem with Ben because she knows he is direct competition for her act, sadly for her and Jake, Ben can actually sing so her attempts at bad mouthing him will become more obvious over time

I think and hope Ben will go further

[Marc]

I'm sure Ben will be excited to gain 2 more fans.

[Braden]

I think you could be right, but I won't be surprised if this army he's gained over the past two years will provide him with enough votes to get through.

[girlfighter24]

I love both Ben and Jake but prefer Ben

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Scott

jake is hotter

he really isn't hun

[alex_front2]

Originally Posted by Josy

This is the reason Mel has a problem with Ben because she knows he is direct competition for her act, sadly for her and Jake, Ben can actually sing so her attempts at bad mouthing him will become more obvious over time

I think and hope Ben will go further

Yep agree about Mel B, she knows Ben is a direct rival to Jake, they are similar in looks but Ben is way way more talented, when Simon cheekily asked Mel B on live show #1 after awful Robbie Williams karaoke if she really thought Jake was better, she unconvincingly said yes. Trying to slate Ben in the hope it turns public against him is her last hope to save Jake from a "shock " elimination in a few weeks.