Loading ...So this is quite a random post – as in not personal (apart from my opinion), not what i’ve been up to and nothing to do with beauty stuff…
But, I am sat watching The X Factor and felt it deserved it’s own post.
If you’re.. erm, lucky.. enough to be on Twitter while it’s on then your page is more than likely to be spammed with everyone’s thoughts on the programme. I began resenting this, because in all honesty, the people that are commenting on the contestants singing ability don’t have a clue – but last night i joined in anyway. There was no criticism on my part (apart from Miss Frank’s outfits – thumbs down) but it acted as a really good social night!
Saturday’s X Factor;
If you’re not a fan, I don’t blame you. I admit that I honestly love this programme and if i’m being even more honest, i’m happy to spend a Saturday/Sunday night watching this instead of the effort of going out, but, at the end of the day, it is just kareoke on a bigger stage.
But, if you haven’t watched this weeks episode, I suggest you take the time to google/youtube/ITV catch up to watch the twins (John & Edward) doing Britney’s Oops I did it Again.
It began with pure awful-ness, i was on the verge of switching over because of how cringey it was, but you get into it and realise it’s the most hilarious thing you have ever seen. Plus, the ‘breakdown’ with the talking – tv gold. I can see another ‘Same Difference’ situation, when they will be in until nearing, if not, the actual final show. I was crying by the end of the performance – I’m going to youtube it when i’m done here!
My favourite of the night was Ollie, Holly Willoughby tweeted about his shiny crotch, then later asked him about it on the Xtra Factor – gosh i’m being sucked in aren’t i? – he was closely followed by Stacey, I loved her version of Etta James and I am a big fan of hers!
Sunday’s X Factor;
This is the main reason for me posting this, tonight saw the debut solo performance of Cheryl Cole and the ‘come back’ showcase of Whitney Houston. Now, I don’t know what the papers are going to do because a lot needs to be said. Cheryl was amazing – serious. I am pretty sure she managed to sing live, despite the rumours of pre recording that have been circulating this week. There was also a dance ‘breakdown’ at the end – very Janet – which she pulled off immaculatley. I’m in two minds about her outfit, although she could pull it off very well, I fear there will be too many high street copies which i am dreading.
Then, onto Whitney Houston’s performance. I’ve never been all that bothered about Whitney, I know she’s seen as this huge idol, but I just don’t really hold her as a top preference, or at all really. Anyway, another memorable performance there, not sure if it’s for the right reasons. She didn’t seem all that bothered about being there, her dress broke (or came undone or something?) and then Dermot’s interview at the end was dead. She appeared a little… off? A bit fishy… A couple of the people i follow on Twitter have named it the X Factor ‘Sherbet’ after Robbie’s shifty performance last week. She also didn’t seem at all bothered about the contestants when Dermot asked for her opinion, which, although it is Diva week, just seemed a little self righteous for me, she hasn’t gone up at all in my estimations – i’m sure it wasn’t the ‘come back’ she was hoping for…
Tonight saw Rikki leaving, after he and Rachel were put in the bottom two. I wasn’t a fan of either really, but he had a far better chance of going further than she will do. Another Twitter conspiracy is that Simon voted to keep Rachel because he knows she’ll be going home next week – we’ll see.
Next week is Big Band week, which I can’t wait for. I love big band! Frank Sinatra is more my style than Whitney Houston, and i’m sure if he could be there, he would put in a far better input than her (oooo).
There will also be an appearance from Westlife on Sunday night, another band which should have probably not bothered with the reform, although i suppose chart success is inevitable there…
Gosh, I hope i didn’t sound too newspapery there, just wanted to put my thoughts in 
Have you been watching? Who are your favourites to win?
I will be backing Stacey and Ollie for the moment, only a recent convert to Ollie after last night though. That girl from Dagenham is a legend.
Night xx
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Phoebe – XFactor obsession is nothing to be ashamed of. I readily admit I love it and I’m a proper rock chick and everything! JEdward are honestly the most hilarious thing on TV and the best thing is they STILL think they are good. Love love love their 18 year old naivety and arrogance. I totally agree that both Robbie (with his Dad dancing) and Whitney with her wardrobe malfunction must have had one too many red bulls before going on stage. I commented to The Boyfriend that years of fags, crack and smack had done Whitney no favours and she was as breathless as Marilyn Monroe with asthma.
All in all, its brilliant entertainment. I’m loving Miss Frank, Olly is growing on me a bit (unlike his trousers) and the rest are a bit blah. None of them are aspirational and ultimately none of them are a Leona or Alexandra; they won’t sell records because no-one wants to be like them. All of them have the potential to be Leon Jackson – sweet and everyone loves them on the show but 6 months later dropped by the record label because they don’t sell records.
God, I could talk about this for AGES!!!! My Sat and Sun night watching is punctuated by numerous texts to and from my friend Bex!