Unreality Rates The X Factor: Movie Week Top 6 Chart
In a shocking departure from this season’s woeful standard, we were actually entertained by X Factor tonight. And we mean by the singing, not the judges behaviour, not the tabloid nonsense exploding outside the show. Tonight, for the first time in the competition, everybody sang brilliantly. Maybe it’s because all the halfwits have been voted off (or ejected). Or maybe it’s because they’ve gone and invested in in-ear monitors for the contestants. WHICH THEY SHOULD HAVE GOT YEARS AGO!
But let’s not dwell on that, it’s time to take a look at tonight’s performances. And the contestants, due to their unexpected singing in tune, have made it more difficult than usual to grade the performances. But, readers, we struggled through and did it for you anyway! Here are our top acts of the Top 6:
- Little Mix: BOOM! That’s how it’s done! Little Mix were already the most anticipated act of the night, thanks to some journalists raving about their rehearsal. Their En Vogue cover of Don’t Let Go was just amazing. The vocals were tighter and stronger than ever before, but they even looked more together as a group. The girls are forming an indentity. Better yet, based on what you’re telling us on Twitter, it looks like they’re building a following!
- Amelia Lily: We said when Amelia rejoined the competition that she’d really upset the balance, and we were absolutely right. (We’d say that anyway!) Her cover of Aretha Franklin’s Think was a standout moment. That’s two weeks in a row that Amelia has proven she deserved to be brought back. And that the weeks of experience the other contestants gained experience during the competition meant nothing. We love her!
- Marcus Collins: Ah, Marcus. Controversial, even at Unreality HQ! We’d have rated Marcus higher, but there’s just one problem – we don’t see him as a viable recording artist. Marcus has been rocking the retro soul/R&B sound for the last few weeks, which is fine, but it doesn’t scream out 2011 Pop Charts to us. We love his performances, but we can’t see him selling records, which is the point of this show after all.
- Janet Devlin: An admirable effort from Janet this week. Much better song choice helped raise Janet above the usual dreary ballads she’s been doing up til now. Though some of the haters still felt she was dreary. Can’t please everyone. Still, it proved she can be a little bit more diverse, so we have high hopes she can turn it around.
- Misha Bryan: Oh dear. Misha’s on the run. Sorry Misha fans, but its true. Instead of her usual edgy urban schtick, Misha retreated to a “safe” Whitney Houston number. Yes, it showcased her brilliant voice, and she looked amazing in an all-white dress. But Gary Barlow was right to call it out as boring and running away from the artist that she’s been up until now. Yikes.
- Craig Colton: Oh, good lord. Craig just needs to go home now and save up for the surgery that will morph him into Adele once and for all. Oh, he looked dapper tonight and sang very well. But there’s just no excitement when he performs. He’s the weakest of Barlow’s remaining artists, and like Marcus, we’ve got serious concerns about him actually, y’know, selling records.
And that’s your lot for tonight’s chart. On a personal not, I know I’ve been quite critical of The X Factor this year, but I’m pleased to say tonight’s show was a return to form. Anyway, as usual this is where we hand over to you, dear readers – share your X Factor charts in the comments!
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amelia is not that best for me…should be 2nd for marcus and 3rd for janet and amelia 4th…
I agree eugene amelia is just a shouter to me.
Janet brilliant as ever. She has such a lot more to offer. She plays guitar and drums. Her talent hasn’t yet been shown to capacity and she is such a lovely wholesome girl.
Don’t agree with you at all this week, I’m afraid. Marcus definitely the best. Little Mix and Misha also good. Janet, Craig and Amelia all so so
Disagree. Craig has one of the few really distinctive voices this year but, of course, he doesn’t fit the mould of a solo male artist in this country. How come female solo artists can be ‘big’ but not male? Marcus looks the part but has no substance. Destination? The West End for sure.
Just don’t get Janet…she always sounds the same. Would like her to go this week – I know it’s not going to happen. Like Jedward, she’s got all of Ireland behind her
i think you need to get your facts right, when jedward were on the show Ireland didn’t have a vote and if we did we wouldn’t have voted for them… Janet is spectacular and that is why she is still there and it is so rude to compare her to Jedward.
There are less than 4 million people in ireland, a fraction of which watch x factor ( less than a million always). Very few actually vote since numbers do not even appear on screen but must be looked up online. These are hardly changing the outcome considering the size of the x factor audience . So sick of this argument each time an irish act does well. Regional uk votes for acts from Big cities are worth more.
Hi Jane – glad to see the Irish rallying around and as I’m in Ireland as well it should be borne in mind that Janet is technically from Britain ( Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain ) Having said that yes the whole of Ireland will follow her in same way Liverpool will support Craig & Marcus and as they did with Rebecca last year.
You should also bear in mind that last year when the Irish voters did get behind an act – Mary Byrne – we were duped by a new twist that judges chose who actually went into the final for the first year – the result – Cher Lloyd sulked her way into the final despite coming bottom in the poll that week.
As for Jedward, Louis is laughing all the way to the bank. They have made more money for him than any other x factor contestants because Simon Cowell handed over the rights to Louis. Simon Cowell’s biggest gaffe?
Are these meant to be contemporary popstars – why the old songs and mainly bad songs for most acts. Craig sadly was the worst tonight but whoever believes Amelia is a star is deluded. The song ( a classic ) was too big for her and all I hear when I hear her sing is somebody screaming the words. Even when she talks she shouts the words out. West end star like her brother maybe but international popstar – don’t think so. Would anybody here imagine buying her next 5 albums! ( ha ha she might get 1 released ) Best tonight was Little Mix.
YOU ARE THE ONE WHO DELUDE, AMELIA IS ONE OF THE FEW TALENTS AT THIS WEIRD SEASON , SHE IS A SUPERSTAR ,
I PREDICT SHE WILL SELL THOUSAND OF RECORDS AND
YOU MY FRIEND ARE JUST JEALOUS
My favourite was Marcus…by a mile. Worst…Janet
I guess I just don’t get the Amelia Lily hype. She looks too old and she just shouts and it’s also curious that no one has called her out for her behavior and attitude after she was eliminated.
JEALUODY IS AN ILLNESS!
i don’t see anything special in amelia either… don’t know why she’s back as she’s slated the show on a few occasions… little mix 2 win!!!!!!
little mix are brill a proper group, theyd probably benefit not winning as they could and should get signed.
janet boring???what about marcus???he doing same thing everyweek too!!!only RnB and POP everyweek!!!come on!i definitely wont buy his album!!!would you??
I actually dont see what’s so special about little mix. It’s just my opinion, but I don’t think their as amazing as everyone says. Don’t take this the wrong way, its just my opinion.
I would have rated it:
1. Marcus, who is brilliant, but I do agree he is very same-y every week. His versatility is incredible though.
2. Janet. I thought she did a really good job. It was the perfect balance between her comfort zone and a step out.
3. Amelia. Really good performance, she deserves to be here, but it,was a bit too shouty.
4. Little Mix. I really can’t see what everyone else can. I’m sorry.
5. Misha B. I think she’s lost everything I liked about her. Good vocals, but it just wasn’t as good as usual.
6. Craig. I love his voice, but it was so boring.
THE BEST TONIGHT
AMELIA LILY – I CANT STAND PEOPLE SAY SHE SHOUT ,
I HEAR MANY TIMES PEOPLE SAYS COMMENTS ABOUT SHOUTING
ITS NOT SHOUTING , IT CALLS ROCK AND AMELIA ROCKED IT OUT THE PARK!
Hi Mike – nothing to be jealous of firstly and secondly seems a lot of people here have the same opinion of Amelia. The song is not a rock song – Think by Aretha Franklin is classic soul song and as many people said it was too fast and too high for Amelia. The girl’s attitude leaves a lot to be desired as well. I’m not doubting she has talent but that does not mean she will be a superstar. Agree she might sell thousands of records but not millions. Don’t see Christine Aguilera or Lady Ga Ga losing any sleep about her.
yes , its a soul song and she did her own version to the song , not a karaoke one
and amelia has a soulful voice
its obsurd that tulissa doesnt know one of the famous song in the world , she and kelly rowland are lousy mentors