Niki Evans

Suicide pacts are obviously becoming all the rage. Just a few weeks ago, X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne revealed that she and husband Ozzy had made a pact that if one of them was struck down by a mentally debilitating disease, they would take themselves off and committ suicide.

Now X Factor reject, Niki Evans has revealed that she and husband Darren have reached the same decision. If one of the pair dies first, the other will committ suicide so they don’t have to be seperated.

Given the fact that Niki and Darren have two young sons, this decision seems kind of selfish to me. The children have already lost two granfathers, a grandmother and an uncle in the last few years, I couldn’t imagine they would want to lose their parents too.

X Factor finalist Niki Evans has dropped so much in my estimation this week.

First she declares her intent to go straight under the knife if she wins the ITV show, and now she has defended Louis Walsh’s cruel comments to fellow X Factor judge Dannii Minogue last week.

When Dannii remarked that Niki had been out of tune the week before, Louis starting attacking her about the quality of her musical releases in the past.

In a press conference with the four X Factor finalists this week Rhydian Roberts spoek of the incident saying: “She [Dannii] was genuinely upset - the words that he used were quite strong.”

“Good, I’m glad, good,” Niki cut in, adding: “I’m glad he said it to her.”

Now in fairness to Louis, Dannii Minogue’s pop record has been littered with flop after flop, and some of what he said wasn’t too far from the truth. However, the way in which he treated her bordered on bullying in my eyes, he would never dare to attack Simon or Sharon so nastily, as he couldn’t handle their response!

I am very disappointed that Niki publicly supported Louis’ mean heartedness (is that even a word?), Louis is a grumpy and bitter old man, Niki wants to be careful she doesn’t end up tarred with the same brush.

I like X Factor’s Niki Evans. She has a great voice, good stage presence and looks very well. However if I have to hear about her dead dad once more, I will cut my own eyes out!

I sympathise with Niki, I really do. Most of us have lost people close to us and its an heart breaking and harrowing time. But why share it with the nation week after week?

X Factor insiders have revealed that on this week’s show Niki will be singing ‘Fields Of Gold’ and apparently this a song really close to Niki’s heart, not only was it the song she sang at her first audition but it was also the first song she heard after her Dad passed away. The song therefore holds a lot of emotion for Niki and after almost breaking down on stage last week she is hoping she can keep it together this week.

Cue another VT, shamelessly tugging on the heart strings of the British public and loads of close ups of Niki’s mum crying in the audience.

I would love this years X Factor winner to win because they can sing, not because of whatever story they (or the producers) are pushing. Is that too much to ask.

One week could we just see Niki out having fun, rehearsing for the show and being, shock, horror, normal? It would make such a nice change!

Niki Evans has admitted that she was devastated by Simon’s comments last week although she didn’t want to admit it at the time.

She was taken way out of her comfort zone so when Simon highlighted this fact, Niki was distraught. The showy number (All That Jazz) with the dancing and the trombone player between her legs left Niki feeling vulnerable on the stage. The mum of two revealed she felt embarrassed up there and this week wants to focus on her best asset, her voice.

Because of You has been one of my favourite songs released in the ast two years, and I think it will suit Niki’s voice well. Niki can really sing power ballads like this, but does this mean that she hasn’t got the versatility needed to be successful outside this show….time will tell!