UK X Factor updates! Seems like Louis is missing for this second live show. And also, I think Whitney Houston was in to give some help to the contestants and was present for the rehearsals. Neat!
Lucie Jones performs How Will I Know by Whitney Houston
She nailed it. Definitely. She's been really consistent, appeals to a lot of different voting groups. I think she could be the winner, if she manages to keep this up. Though honestly, I didn't expect her to do well this time, having to juggle dancing and singing (she seemed able to just do singing only, as she may be quite uncomfortable with herself at times). But boy, she came out of it stronger, and more experienced now.
Olly Murs performing Tina Turner's A Fool In Love
Olly-mania. Well said Dannii, well said indeed. That was a serious dapper performance he put in there, and he's proving himself to be the contestant to beat. Real good stuff there today. Simon looks awfully pleased with himself, and rightfully so. I mean having Olly under his tutelage and bringing the best out of him, it's good! BUT Simon is so damn cocky. "This is why all the contestants want to be mentored by me." hahaha.
Danyl Johnson sings Whitney Houston's I Didn't Know My Own Strength
The second Whitney song for the day. Seemed like an above average performance to me. Nothing that would make him the top, probably just to keep him out from the bottom two. But like what the judges said, to choose a Whitney Houston song, and an unfamiliar one at that, takes some courage. Maybe it's a tactic on Simon's part, he doesn't want Danyl to keep doing songs that will increase the expectations on himself, but songs that will keep him in the top half. And hopefully when he's in the top 4 or so, he'll start performing his best stuff. Conspiracy theory by yours truly (which sounds absurd and funny btw)
Jamie Archer singing Hurt by Christina Aguilera
I'm pretty sure most would have noticed by now - Simon always gives a standing ovation to his mentees. Obviously biased there no? Anyhow, on to Jamie's performance, quite an unexpected song choice. Initially I thought his raw vocals wouldn't have come through well, but more into the song, it seemed to me that his unpolished voice brought out his emotions better than it would if sung by say Christina herself or maybe even Lucie. It was really very fantastic, I thought he did well. Btw, Simon is always extremely effusive in his praise for his mentees as well.
Stacey Soloman sings Etta James' At Last
Simon says she's too out of her comfort zone which is both good and bad. And at the end, Dannii takes a dig at Simon's comment about Stacey being 'uncomfortable' - she came from singing in the bedroom to performing on the stage in front of so many people, and it's this discomfort on the stage that makes her charming. Personally, I thought it was a good rendition of the song. Pretty good control over the highs and lows, especially at the end. She might have aced the Whitney Houston song Danyl sang. Hmmms.
John and Edward performs Britney Spears' Oops.. I Did It Again
Gotta watch this for the comments by the judges. Some bordered on hesistant, maybe just trying to be nice to them, since they're young and all. But honestly, how can they still be in, I wonder. They seem like good entertainers, but vocally, they're lacking in every aspect.
Joe McElderry sings Whitney Houston's Where Do Broken Hearts Go
In Simon's words, his performance was 'note perfect' which pained him to say so (like huh?, what's so painful about saying that). While I don't have a ear to say for myself if it's note perfect, it's a definitely very very very good performance, sang from the bottom of his heart, pour all his soul into the song, and came out tops. Kudos.
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