The Unreality X-Factor Chart: 29 October 2005
Tonights show was amazing, with most of the contestants performing brilliantly. I found it really hard to compile tonights chart. I really loved some of the acts that have ended up in the middle and nearer the end of the list, but the top three were just phenomenal tonight and in a league of their own!
- Maria Lawson: When I heard Maria was tackling this song (Take Another Little Piece of My Heart) I wondered if she could pull it off, but tonight Maria was phenomenal! I thought she performed with spirit and soul and really made me believe that she meant every word she sang. She started the performance with such gusto and just got better and better.
- Andy Abraham: As Simon said Andy’s performance was smooth and authentic. His vocals were like velvet and a joy to listen too. He looked like he belonged on the stage and was 100% comfortable with his song choice this week.
- Brenda Edwards: The mother of two shone once more tonight. Singing the Gladys Knight classic ‘Midnight Train to Georgia’ as if it was written for her, Brenda wowed the judges tonight and is winning Simon over more and more as each week passes. She also looked a million dollars in her pinstriped waistcoat and trousers, she has completely transformed from when we saw her in her first audition.
- Journey South: Each week the boys from Journey South move further and further away from the pubs and clubs act that we saw at the beginning of the competition. They sang U2’s Angel of Harlem brilliantly, and are looking more and more at ease on stage each week.
- Nicholas Dorsett: I thought Nicholas’ performance this week was excellent for such a young singer. He has a fantastic voice and shows no sign of nervousness on stage. I think however he lacks the wow factor of some of the older performers though I expect that would come with more performing experience.
- The Conway Sisters: I thought the power ballad ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ would be too much for them and a bit too cheesy. I was wrong about the cheesiness. They performed this song well and it wasn’t as karaoke like as I’d expected. However as Simon said, the vocals were weak at parts in the middle of the song and though it was a good performance they will have to up their efforts if they want to survive against the likes of Brenda and Maria.
- Chico Slimani: Sharon said it was as if this song was written for Chico and she was right. His vocals were weak and the song was at risk of being a bit cliched but Chico pulled the whole thing off. He has plenty of stage presence and is certainly entertaining. He isn’t the best singer, but he certainly livens things up!
- Chenai Zinyuku: I felt like Chenai meant every word of Mariah Carey’s ‘Hero’ tonight and her performance had plenty of passion and soul. But Simon was right to point out that there were some bum notes and the performance for me wasn’t spectacular.
- Shayne Ward: I love Shayne and think he has a great chance of winning the X Factor but from the minute I heard he was doing this song (Summer of 69) I knew he was in trouble! It’s just too rocky for him and his voice isn’t gruff or gravelly enough. Louios should have let him do the Darkness song that he preferred. It wasn’t a bad performance, he was in tune, but it seeemd a bit empty and cold. He needs to work hard next week to find a song that really showcases his talent.
- Phillip Magee: I actually really like Phillip, he has such a nice nature and seems to be a genuinely nice fella with a cheeky smile. Phillip was 100 times better this week than last. His performance of ‘Johnny Be Good’ was much more confident than any of his previous songs. But I still just don’t think he can compare with the other 9 acts. I will be surprised if he makes it through the next 2 weeks.
So do you agree with our choices, let us know by leaving a comment on this post or check out the X Factor Chart thread on our forum. We’d love to hear from you avid fans!
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October 29th, 2005 at 9:44 pm
My Order on tonight’s performance’s:
1. Maria
2. Brenda
3. Journey South
4. Nicholas
5. Andy
6. The Conway Sister’s
7. Shayne
8. Phillip
9. Chenai
10. Chico
October 29th, 2005 at 9:46 pm
Did you really think Chenai was worse than Phillip…why?
October 29th, 2005 at 9:49 pm
Cause I think Phillip enjoyed himself….he sang that genre of music well. Chenai just didnt have the power for that kind of song. when she sing’s the ‘lighter’ songs she’s good..but she cannot handle powerful songs. I’d like to hear her sing some randy crawford…that might b better for her
October 29th, 2005 at 10:05 pm
I agree with you about Chenai not having the power. I actually think she has survived this far on a sympathy vote.
October 29th, 2005 at 10:10 pm
i think for the 1st time in this show for this year the public and simon was right but i still think chico should not be in there the 2 act from the last shows were much better
October 29th, 2005 at 10:12 pm
Totally. It’s a shame she’s had to play that card cause with the right songs she could have gone far on her own merit. People will get sick of the tears and sympathy searching. I still would like to see Chico go before her though. I think Chico next week and Chenai the week after…then maybe the conways. I totaly think shayne will win…deservedly or not. He’ll get the teeny vote, the housewives vote and the gay vote. personally I’d like to see Maria or Nicholas win it..I think they have the makings of a great future in the business.
October 29th, 2005 at 10:12 pm
I think they had more singing talent but Chico is more entertaining in my opinion!
October 29th, 2005 at 10:14 pm
I’d love to see Maria or Brenda win, or maybe Andy….I do think Chenai or the Conway sisters will be out in the next few weeks. I think Chico might just get lucky and hang in for a bit longer, unless he goes up against one of the favourites then he hasn’t got a chance!
October 29th, 2005 at 10:15 pm
I liked 4tune…but boybands are boybands…there’s been too many and unless they are OUTSTANDING (like the backstreet boys) they’ll not get anywhere. Addictiv Ladies needed loads more work…if they have training this year and come back nx year they could be good.
October 29th, 2005 at 10:16 pm
i LOVE brenda…she is amazing…and i think she’ll sell albums…but i dont think she’d be a chart hit and i dont think she’ll win this. she is a class above everyone else though.
October 29th, 2005 at 10:17 pm
yes chico is entertaining but the show is about getting a recording contract which means you have to have singing talant
October 29th, 2005 at 10:18 pm
Vixxy, we are definately reading from the same hymn sheet. Read my previous posts on 4tune I said exactly that. What do you think of journey south? By the way have a look at our forum at http://forum.unrealitytv.co.uk we’d love to hear your views over there!
October 29th, 2005 at 10:19 pm
its not JUST about singing talent though Lee..it’s about the whole package. Chico has 2 out of 3 i think…the personality and abillity to entertain..he just cant sing lol whereas phillip had 1 out of 3..he can sing. still makes chico 1 ahead of him.
October 29th, 2005 at 10:20 pm
Les I’m not sure the spice girls had singing talent, nor did the cheeky girls. I don’t think chico should or could win, but for now I enjoy watching him. At least he gives it his all. Did you think Phillip should have stayed above chico?
October 29th, 2005 at 10:21 pm
I like journey south…but again..i dont think they’d have chart success..they’d be a good gig too see though. the problem with competitions like this is the people who vote don’t seem to be the people who buy cd’s….steve last year was a perfect example…he won it but he’s not set the charts on fire. I think people vote for the judges more than the acts sometimes. I’ll take a look Thanks!
October 29th, 2005 at 10:24 pm
no phillip as had 2 poor weeks last week the wrong song by louis was chose for him and this week he chose his own wrong song
October 29th, 2005 at 10:26 pm
I think its mostly older people who vote, but younger people who buy the records. Steve got the housewives vote, but they didn’t buy his album. I think it is hard to judge who could make it in the music world as you don’t hear them singing original songs, or their own material and so many of them play instruments but we never get to see that either. Maybe if they got to choose their own songs etc we would see a more true picture of how talented they actually are and who has that extra something.
October 29th, 2005 at 10:28 pm
Definitley Tabby, It would be nice if one week they each had to sing their own song…written by themselves or with the help of song writers….might make it more interesting!
October 29th, 2005 at 10:28 pm
A bit more like fame academy..didn’t they do that?
October 29th, 2005 at 10:29 pm
Les who was your favourite act this week?
By the way I’d love it if you would have a look at our new forum as well, we’d love to hear from you in there as well.
http://www.forum.unrealitytv.co.uk
October 29th, 2005 at 10:31 pm
Yeah Fame Academy did that…but the set up of Fame Academy is all wrong…showing us the acts behind the scenes like they do is a bad idea i think…we like our stars to be a little mysterious i think!!
October 29th, 2005 at 10:33 pm
I liked the behind the scenes stuff, I love Xtra factor 24/7 but I think Fmae academy overdid it. And there wasn’t as much excitement in their live shows. And I didn’t like their ‘Mr nasty’ Richard as much as Simon Cowel.
October 29th, 2005 at 10:38 pm
my fav act this week was brenda
October 29th, 2005 at 10:40 pm
I really think Brenda could win, didn’t she look amazing!!!!
October 29th, 2005 at 10:45 pm
i agree brenda could win it but i also think journey south could be there to
October 29th, 2005 at 10:48 pm
I’m not sure about Journey South, they were great this week but up until then they have struck me as a band you would see in your local pub ( a good one though). Do you think they can make that leap?
October 29th, 2005 at 10:54 pm
yes i think thay could make the leap and last week they were really good thay also make a good team and are really tight with there timing
October 29th, 2005 at 10:55 pm
I think they have a much better chance than the conway sisters anyway
October 30th, 2005 at 11:49 am
Philip is well gud simon needs a kick up the backside the public well all my mates hate chico and are phiplips no.1 fans forever chico would be rubbish on a cd you can’t see him enertaining just the skrech of his nasty voice