X Factor: Ruth Lorenzo gets booted by the public
Wow. Shocking. Ruth Lorenzo’s X Factor journey came to an abrupt end tonight.
Louis Walsh was in tears. No longer will he be able to call her a “little Spanish rock chick”.
In the bottom two along with Ruth was Eoghan Quigg, which throws my theories about the power of the teen vote into complete disarray!
Anyway, I laughed at Dermot’s quick interview with Ruth right at the end – he said “Well Ruth, you kind of came from nowhere…” And she gave him this look that said “I came from Spain, you tool. Weren’t you listening to that part every single week?”
The question is, would you buy a Ruth Lorenzo record?
Now, before you start commenting in BIG ANGRY LETTERS, think about it for a moment. How were they going to market Ruth? Who’s buying power ballads these days? How many records can a busty Spanish rock chick hope to sell in the 00’s?
In case you didn’t notice, Ruth’s departure leaves Dannii Minogue without an act now. Will she go on the offensive against Louis? I doubt it, she’s not as vindictive as Senor Walsh. Poor Dannii, and after her winning big last year with…Leon.
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November 29th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
one hundred times better than the gormless owen, my spelling
November 29th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
one hundred times better than the gormless eoghan
November 29th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
If we look at who is left. Realistically, only Alexandra is a realistic recording prospect. And the market is, and has been, saturated with singers in her style Ruth was fresh. I don’t understand the British public.
November 29th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
how can the public vote for eoghan and jls over that perfect rendition from ruth, defies belief?
November 29th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
BUT, it is correct, would anybody really buy an album from any of these people? Would it not just be a novelty buy? These albums never have any longevity. So the statement about Ruth seems slightly invalidated. A Eoghan album, as long as all the covers are not too high, too low or needing too big a voice. Ha. Diana, wouldn’t the voice get irritating. JLS, come on.
November 29th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
ruth is far the best the others will end up five minute wonders.wo would buy there records not me
November 29th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
omg… ruth was amazing wht the hell was tht when i found out she s out??? and why the hell is diana still here? i seriously my 14-yr-old sister can sing better than her! it s so unbelievable!!
November 29th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
This just proves that the vast majority of people voting on this programme are teenage girls who can relate to Diana as a quirky untalented version of themselves, and – heaven knows how – Eoghan, who is just getting the “aaaahhhh” vote as he is making himself out to be your baby brother. Laura, Ruth – and even Daniel – have more talent than that little Ulster runt…
Ruth is an amazing loss – and with someone with real insight – will have an even better career than whoever wins this show. I would already buy an album just made up of her performances on this show – especially Purple Rain. What a loss….
November 29th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Sad to see RUTH going – considering her stunning performance, Eoghan should have been voted out. His performance is so crappy compared to Ruth. He should go back to school where he belong.
November 29th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Ruth is out and irritating Diana still in?that’s ridiculous,Diana doesn’t have such talent,voice and stage personality as Ruth!Ruth is so fiery and passionate!!!People must be deaf and blind to choose to listen to squeaks of Diana!oh my God she gets on my nerves!
November 29th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
once again the phone lines were faulty.
I kept getting ” that number has not been recognised ” for at least 30 mins after lines were opened before i could get my vote for ruth to be accepted.Funny how it was recognised just before the lines closed.
November 29th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Have the British public completely lost their minds or are they just plain ignorant when it comes to talent?
Ruth losing to Diana – You have got to be kidding?
The blonde bimbo hasn’t an ounce of talent. She can’t sing; she can’t dance; her conversational skills are virtually non-existent and her “act” has become boring, one dimensional and predictable.
I guess there is something to be said for people voting along regional lines.
Ruth on the other hand had personality, vocal range and pitch, and was willing to learn and try new things in her act. I think she has every right to feel cheated by the voting british public.
I hope Alex wins.
That said, if space cadet (Diana) wins it, it will be sad day for british talent.
November 29th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Sad to see Ruth got booted out. I only see the show because of her consistent stunning performance coupled with gorgeous looks, nice down to earth personality, fantastic vocal range and control to match.
It is such a relief that Daniel is gone. I cringe everytime he sings.
It is going to be an absolute nightmare if Eoghan and Diana make it to the finals. LOL!!!
November 29th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
I will buy Ruth’s album and would be honoured to see her in her own concert!! The girl with the nicest personality and amazing voice has gone as I’m as a viewer as there are 3 below average acts left!! Alexandra is amazing and now obvious winner so what is the point of X-Factor? I did think it was about singing?!
November 30th, 2008 at 12:03 am
I am very disappointed at Ruth being voted off as she was by far the best performer of the evening. Alexandra is equally good but lacks Ruth’s passion. The rest are useless. I just can’t understand how the british public can vote off talents like Laura and Ruth. Pah
November 30th, 2008 at 12:10 am
I’m Ruth’s HUGEST fan, believe me, if Purple Rain and Knocking on Heavens door is on that album, it will be sold out in less than 20 seconds. No, she shouldn’t of gone tonight she did the best performance out of all 5 of them along with Alexandra, another star – and really, the only talented one left in this damn competition. Frankly, Ruth and Alexandra should of been in the Finalé.
Diana? Are you kidding me – that damn blondey has no talent what so ever, she has a lame ass voice which seems to work with like ‘one’ song. She’s useless.
Eoghen? HAHA. You’re fucking me right? He has NO talent, and is a waste of space in this damn competition. Hope he gets shot.
Alexandra? She’s fantastic, end of.
JLS? Cocky fuckers, they NEED to go OUT because they’re useless.
Public, you RANT about how Ruth went out when all you needed to do was vote, i voted seven times for Ruth, and then when she goes out you’re all complaining. If you did vote, well done – respected.
Really pissed off now.
November 30th, 2008 at 12:25 am
ROBBED – ROBBED – ROBBED!
Speechless…
…What an insult! The two little runts who need a good wash and scrub – playing up the fake cute factor – are not cute at all. Irritating? Yes. Cute? Not in the least.
Diana sounded like CILLA BLACK for Heaven’s sakes. And I love our Cilla – apart from when she threatens to end civilisation as we know it – when she sings!
Alexandra is unmistakeably Superstar material. Put some cream on her knees (a bit hard and dry) and we’re ready to accord star status. Yes, Ruth is a little eighties power-ballady but with vocal refinement (and a little gym-work on her glorious thighs) could tear-up a duet with anyone on the planet. Let us hope Justice is done i.e. Alex and Ruth to have longevity in great careers to come. Ps could someone also please slap the short, smug, greasy little **** in JLS for me. Much appreciated. Hugz to all!
November 30th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Ruth was amazing. and yeah i would buy her album.
but then again I will prob be the sad person who’d buy all their songs.
the other contestents are good, but Ruth had something special and I’m already waiting for her album!!
oh and Dermot said Eoghan wasn’t in the bottom two -the other 4 acts were in ‘no perticular order’
Xfactor wont be the same without Ruth.
ohh and rock on Dannii too!!
November 30th, 2008 at 12:52 am
i think it was not “bottom two”, it was “in no particular order”.
November 30th, 2008 at 12:52 am
Ruth is a real talent. I would buy her renditions of Purple Rain and Knockin on Heavan’s door in an instant. She has personality and class. As Simon Cowell tellingly commented on the show, this is not a talent contest but a popularity contest. Simon himself played to this by choosing the HSM theme for his kid to perform knowing this will appeal to the teenage demographic who make up the vast majority of voters. But I hope Simon loses out from this financially a little, as I for one will not watch this series anymore. Ruth – thank you for sharing your talent. I will miss it. When your contract with the X Factor ends, please record an album and launch a career that will cast a tall shadow over the future winner of this show.
November 30th, 2008 at 1:37 am
Ruth will be missed…I will not be watching x-factor any more…she should have been in the final…
November 30th, 2008 at 1:44 am
I’m still in shock that Ruth is out. The show is a total fix as far as I’m concerned. Diana is untalented, ugly and should never have got through in the first place. The hands, the bare feet she doesn’t dance. She whines sings through her nose and she can’t hit the notes .
jls were pathetic and Egghead….. yeah right. Away back home to yer mammy wee lad.
The only talent in this show were Ruth, Alex and Laura.
I would like to see Ruth go on to be a bigger artist than whoever wins the show this year. I would definitely buy any album she recorded. If Rachel Hylton can get a recording deal then so can our Babe Ruth.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:05 am
I can’t believe Ruth Lorenzo was voted off the show tonight. In my view she was clearly miles ahead of Diana or Eoghan as a vocalist and gave two very solid performances.
She is very much in Alexandra’s league and the only one giving her any real competition…. I’ve lost all interest in the show now …
In my view –
Diana’s not very versatile at all and for once Louis does have a point about her …
Eoghan is cute as a button but no star quality outside of that and average vocals …
JLS are cool but again unspectacular …
Alexandra is superb in every way and looks like a mature artist already and will go onto becoming another Diva …
The only contestant who really stood out for me always though was Ruth and I’m truly sad to see her go …
Would I buy her records ? You bet! I’d buy a Best of Ruth on X Factor today if it were produced !!
November 30th, 2008 at 2:34 am
Damn it!!! I took a short nap after feeling depressed about Ruth being booted out and ended up dreaming that the wee Eoghan and Diana were in the finals. I woke up not knowing who won. The worst nightmarish dream that I ever had. I vowed not to watch the show ever again dreading that my dream could come true.
I fully agree what most bloggers has said – I will surely buy Ruth’s CD. If Simon can make a CD compilation of all the songs Ruth has sang, I’m sure it will sell several millions. She has performed stunningly and flawlessly from the start with such passion that none of the other contestants will ever match. She so special that she made all those song like her own.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:35 am
ruth you shouldnt have went and maybe young people arnt buying ballads anymore but the older generation apreciate good music with passsion thats something that ruth lorenzo will never lack an we love a god roock ballad she has true emotion wonderful vocal range and always delivers a powerful performance we love you ruth get that album out ill be straight to buy it see you when your on tour love always stacey no 1 fan
xx
November 30th, 2008 at 3:25 am
I can’t believe Ruth is out!!!
Untill when we going to let teenagers rule this country and destroy everything good we have??? Why can’t the British public accept that they are not gods from outer space and that they have no taste and no knowledge of anything!!! Clearly this voting system is not working on many of these programs. If the worst keep wining because of popularity then our standards will be diminished, but who cares as long as they are making money money money!!!
November 30th, 2008 at 3:28 am
jls are marketable. if they are used properly they can go far. alexandria the best singer could be like leonna lewis. diana is just cute, simon cowell should buy her and put her in a glass showcase in his office.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:30 am
im gutting ruth has gone but to be honest with you 2 of the best 3 acts have already been voted off in Austin and Laura. i really hope alexandra wins as the rest cannot sing no where near her level.
and why is eoghen still in the competition he is like last years same difference relying on the childrens vote with no actual talent. and im sorry diana should have gone this week ruth and alexandra gave the best performences whilst jls, diana and eoghen came no where near.
bring back austin and laura so that they can challenge alexandra in the final!!!!
November 30th, 2008 at 3:36 am
WHAT????????????? i am in shock. i am in Australia and i get up early in the morning just to watch Ruth perform. i would totally buy her album. i only hope purple rain and heavens door can be on it. in fact every song she sang on x factor on a cd would sell MASSIVE. she has created a fan base world wide. check out all the youtube stuff. people love her in the USA, europe, australia. i only wish her well and will continue to watch her performances over and over. i now get to sleep in on sunday mornings as no need to watch x factor anymore. BIG LOSS!!!!!!!
November 30th, 2008 at 3:43 am
Does anybody know why this Diana is walking bare foot all the time? I mean can’t she find shoes her size or is this a new fashion of young people! Can’t she pick up infections like that?
November 30th, 2008 at 3:55 am
She was the best of the night by miles. I won’t keep watching the show this year.
November 30th, 2008 at 6:39 am
Eoghan and jLS were awful and they either of them should of gone, with all three of the girls staying in, as they were better than those tonight. Alex and Diana to win, thier the only one’s who deserve to be there.
November 30th, 2008 at 6:42 am
Zman, other female aretists do that, because they don’t like wearing high heeled shoes.
November 30th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Everything that was said last night I agree with.
- Diana does do the same the routine every week, she walks around bare feet marching to the same acoustic music.. and she does that wierd thing with her hands. Not to mention her voice which is even wierder.. she forces it, no wonder she got laryngitus!
- JLS, yes they were in trouble after their first song, admittedly their second song was far better but if I were to put my money on who’d be on the bottom two I was sure it would have been them and Eughan (Or however it’s spelt)
- Eughon, like Dannii said, he was playing too much on the High School Music Theme. I couldn’t hear him singing, the only part of his performance that put him through to the semi-finals was the big production going on behind him that he was just standing in the middle of. He should no way have been put through over Ruth, this competition has clearly ruled out all of the good singers and now the only hope we have left of a decent win is Alexandra Burke.
- Alexandra, yes she was amazing this evening yet again. I prefered her second song but her and Ruth were the only two that managed to nail any of the Britney songs that were attempted. As for the second song she was even better. I’m glad she’s gone through to the semis, it’s just unfair Ruth couldn’t join her. I just hope and pray that Alex wins now..
- Finally Ruth, well I think it’s quite obvious how I feel about her untimely departure. Ruth was an amazing Rock Chick as Louie stated, and as a 15 year old I would still buy her album! I just hope someone snaps her up quick, I’d be wasting my money and time buying and listening to Diana, Eughan or JLS.. if any of them win then I’ll be extremely dissapointed and probably won’t continue to watch the X-factor.
November 30th, 2008 at 8:55 am
I think this show has seen its day. First we are ‘treated’ to Brittney lip sync through a dull performance, then have to endure the nasal whine of Diana (has anyone noticed that she sounds like Pru from Kath and Kim), the irritation of Eoghan (I can’t stand the site or sound of him) and the bland JLS. Ruth was beautiful and talented. I will buy her album.
November 30th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Ruth was by far the best and most powerful voice in that show. Diana, JLS and Eoghan were all a lot worse than her. People aren’t voting on talent anymore. It makes you wonder who’s actually voting.
The show has turned into a joke.
November 30th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Sorry but I HAVE to say, there was no bottom 2. Dermot said that before he announced the name.
November 30th, 2008 at 9:46 am
I was dissapointed about the result of the xfactor last night. People voted by popularity not by talent(another case of John Sergeant). Hopefully they will vote the real xfactor in the finals.
November 30th, 2008 at 10:03 am
has anyone else noticed that on whatever website tou go for comments on x factor everyone complains about awful diana so who voted for her to stay in?she is so no talent but cheryl pushes for the sympathy vote each week by saying how ill or how young,get over it she is terrible and should not have been allowed to stay in on her ill week did you see ruth or alex give in when they were not feeling up to scratch,the words fix and not reality come to mind put ruth back wher she belongs and get nasal voiced no talent di out
November 30th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
I am so sad that the utterly brilliant Ruth Lorenzo was voted out by the pathetic public of this country! If they think that any of the rest can sing,(except Alex) their ears must be in their foot! Ruth would have made a new, younger, Celine Dion…but alas it’s not to be, because, like everything else in today’s U.K. it’s all about the kiddies and what they like…yuk!
I will no longer watch this year’s X Factor,it is now just a joke…….I’ve switched off!
November 30th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Fix, Fix, Fix, Some people must be deaf and Blind to let talent go as happened like Ruth and Laura,And to keep Eoghan Diana, also JLs in, what a load of rubbish, addmitting Laura was only good at her soul music, Ruth was good at everything she is Multi-talented, and beautiful, she had everyone in awe of her performance on stage, even Simon could,nt keep his eyes off her,If Simon or Louis do not take her on they must be crazy, she is better then Leona,I would certainly buy her recordings,The only two that should be left in the competition are Ruth and Alexander, that would be a difficult choice to make as they are both great. Good luck to Alex
November 30th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Complete and utter travesty!!! Not worth watching now. There’s nobody as good as Ruth in the competition. She was unique. I’d definitely buy her records!!!
November 30th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Mr Cowell, if it looks like a duck, sounds like a duck and walks like a duck, its a duck…..stay with me……something stunk from here to high heaven with Ruth being voted off…welcome to the new BT & C phone lines…
November 30th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
I think Diana should go she cant sing Ruth Lorenzo has an amazing voice the X Factor Is Faulty Luara White Has An Amazaing Voice She Went To Now Ruth????? Ruth And Ehogon Should Not Have Been In The Bottom Two NO WAY
November 30th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Diana Should Go She Cant Sing Ruth Lorenzo Has A Fantastic Voice Whyy Is The X FACTOR Has Gone Wrong Its A Joke Luara White And Ruth Lorenzo Whyyy Have They Got Voted Out Its All A FIX
November 30th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
It was NOT the bottom 2.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I see the DAGGERS are out for Diana but WHY??? she is the ONLY Singer that has her own sound, you could record any of the X Factor finalist and NOT know who they are if you where listening to a Radio apart from Diana.
Diana has a Very Special talent that recording Managers salivate for OK she had a bad week but so did The BIG HEAD FROM THE USA.
So think about it if you were going to spend money on a recording artist who would you spend your money on? artist who can ONLY COVER other songs or a new Sound that the public would buy.
I rest my case.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
I cant believe Ruth has gone, its stupid! In my opinion she was the best their. Much more appealing to me than Alexandra, who comes across quite full of herself and im not really keen on the music that i know she would sing if she won. But dont get me wrong she does have a good voice! I just preferred Ruth. I think Diana should have gone last night I dont think she was very good. I used to like her but shes just not been performing the same since she was ill.
November 30th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
What you are ALL FORGETTING! Ruth had NO voting area she has done FANTASTIC to get as far as she did, but the bottom line is you need support in a UK Singing competition.
If Ruth had come from Blackburn then she wold have WON BEFORE IT STARTED! but she come from Spain!!
ANY other singer from outside the UK WHO MANAGED to get in the last 12 of the X Factor would GO in the FIRST WEEK!! Ruth has got a Great Voice but that`s no good without support from a Town or City.
If I am right about the support issue then Eoghan will do very well not because he`s a good singer because he has support of 1.5 million people from Northern Irish they will support their guy right to the end..
November 30th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I feel after every episode I watch that the show is a fix. Now okay, Ruth sings ballads, but so does JLS! Compare Ruth’s voice to JLS, Eoghan and Diana. It’s so powerful and strong! JLS are hardly anything compared to that. Eoghan really isn’t my piece of cake and Diana… I don’t know what to say. I didn’t know what to think once the show ended. I’m only watching X-Factor for Alexandra now. She has an amazing voice and I believe truly that none of the others could top that off.
November 30th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
What happened here. I thought this was a singing contest!! Ruth gave amazing passionate performances and can sing. This just about sums up the mentality of the British public with regards to real talent. We are sure the judges wouldn’t have voted Ruth off – puts me off watching any more. By rights Alexandra should win now but who knows!!! Ruth had an original talent and if she records an album, we will buy it. VERY DISAPPOINTED. I think Simon Cowell should have said what he did when Laura was voted off – that he disagreed with the public.
November 30th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Plus, I agree 100% what Gary said. Ruth is Spanish, therefore not from the UK. In the first part of the show, if you remember, Simon commented that he was ‘Proud to be British’ because of Alexandra’s singing voice. If Ruth was British, she would have won hands down.
November 30th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
@Gary: Cool down dude – most of the people on this thread are leaving comments of support for Ruth! Yes, voting area is important, but I actually thought Ruth would have left much earlier than she did.
And as for Eoghan Quigg – No, not all of Northern Ireland are in support of him. That’s where we (Unreality TV) are based, and I’ve spoken to enough people to know that it’s not universal support in NI. In fact, I’m favouring Alexandra Burke at this stage.
That’s not to say we’re not proud of what Eoghan has accomplished, but could we honestly call him our favourite, or the one we want to see with a record deal? No. Not at all.
November 30th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
ruth is shit nobody wud buy her tracks. Alexandra is annoying and i wudn buy her albums. diana vickers has to win this competition. Lovely voice unlike ruth and alex who shout out the lyrics
November 30th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
so angry.
i definetely wont be watching the final.
the only thing unique about Diana is the fact she is the only contestant with zero talent.
what’s quirky about her?
the fact she wears no shoes and her singing sounds like she’s struggling for oxygen?
NOTHING natural about her voice.
and CERTAINLY NOTHING pleasing to listen to.
I really dont get how Ruth’s flawless perfomances and breathtaking passion didn’t keep her in.
November 30th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I dont think Ruth deserved to go, I think JLS did on the night but whats happened has happened. The only reason that Louis has turned on Diana is tactical..its because Cheryl is the only judge with 2 acts left and out of Diana and Alexandra it was much easier to pick on Diana. I dont care what anyone says Diana is my favourite and always will be till the end. Even if she doesnt win, (which I hope she does) I will still bet she gets a record deal and when she does I will buy her album because I think she is wonderfully talented. She might not be everyones taste but she is brilliant and is much more unique than any of the acts left. Any of the acts that are left could win so instead of complaining maybe people should vote for their favourite. Someone has to go out and people are always going to be upset but the competition goes on. I think everyone is talented this year but I hope Diana wins.
November 30th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
I’m with John on this one. Nobody would buy Ruth’s album, who ever said she is better than Leona Lewis needs her ears tested! And as for the whole crying thing with Alexandra – Oh dear! She had nothing to be emotional about whatsoever and yet she cries her eyes out… Diana is amazing – her voice is unique and lets face it – she’s buff!
November 30th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
ruth should not of gone out she was one of the best there
November 30th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
oh yesssssssssssssssssss owen is allmost my boyfriend i love him soooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!kiss me owen i want u sooooo badlyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
November 30th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
i love u owen
November 30th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
plese give me ur number i want to go on a date with u!!!!!!!!!!!
November 30th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
OWEN 2 WINNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 30th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
I HATED RUTH SHE GOT LAURA OUT SO POO
November 30th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
This is what happens when you turn a singing contest to a popularity contest. Ruth never stood a chance cos lets face it most of the votes come from friends and family and school friends and sisters’ friends, etc etc. Ruth dint grow up here and now the judges couldnt keep her in, it was only a matter of time.
I won’t be watching x-factor anymore cos its so not fair what happened. I guess that’s why Leon from last year is dead and buried – more Family Members + Friends (in Britain added +) + less talent = X FACTOR WINNER!!!
November 30th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
gutted ruth went!!
JLS and diana to go next!
i love eoghan but thought his performances were shit
i got so angry wen he started singing both songs
ruth is amazing and i will definately buy her album if she brings one out
November 30th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Ruth may be out of the show,but she can always find work as a joiner, as, according to the judges she has nailed all the songs that she has performed, she even made the stage her own apparently.
Dermot o’Dreary seems to have learned his presenting skills from his old buddy Davina, shouting and gurning at the end of every sentence.
Wonder who does young Diane’s hair, David Blunkett? and is she really a better singer than Ruth?
November 30th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Ruth being voted off x factor has to be the biggest fix on x factor
she pulled of an amazing version of bon jovi’s always
and i will miss her like many others i would buy an album from the
Spanish Diva she is amazing
so sad to see her go
jls to go out next they are the pits the only one left who is any good now is alexandra go girl go
December 1st, 2008 at 8:00 am
To those people who said that Diana should win becasue she’s got a ‘unique’ sound: if I stuck my hand up my dog’s backside, I’m sure she’d make a sound that was quite ‘unique’. It wouldn’t mean it was pleasant to the ear and people would want to buy it though.
Diana and Eoghan just weren’t in the same league as Ruth and Alexandra – it was actually embarrasing to think that they were competing. I nearly threw my remote through the TV when Cowell told Eoghan that ‘he was through to the semi’s with his last performance’ – what, the performance where he ‘danced’ in the middle of a group of other people who were singing louder and better than him? Basically, what Cowell meant was ‘you’re through to the next round as it’s a fix and as long as you didn’t fall over, freeze or suddenly be consumed by a violent bout of Tourette’s the public will be daft enough to believe that you were good enough to get through’.
At least I hope that’s the case because if not it means that there are a number of seriously dillusional people out there, tone deaf and with no sense of fair play. The difference between the X Factor and Strictly (if you compare the John Sargeant to the Eoghan / Diane situation) is that in strictly it IS purely supposed to be entertainment – you take people who can’t dance and see if they can pull out a semi-decent performance. These people are ‘celebrities’ before the show.
With X Factor the whole point is the winner should be the person with the most talent, most flair, most ‘wow’ factor – and I’m sorry that Eoghan and Diane just don’t, whereas Ruth and Laura did. Diana sounds like she has a banana shoved up her nose and her bare beet ‘prancing’ on the stage, especially after Louis stated ‘is that all you can do?’ was comical. And Eoghan looks like a group of ferrets have taken up residence on his head. did anyone see Harry Hill’s TV Burp skit on his ‘please vote for me’ face? Nearly wet myself when Eoghan pulled that same ‘I’m cute me’ look for a full 30 seconds. My kids laughed so hard I thought they were having a seizure.
Also – JLS were a good group but Louis has managed to ‘blandify’ them down to Westlife’s standards, coz that’s all he knows. There’s no spark left and they look disillusioned with the whole event.
Oh well – rant over. I can’t believe I’ve just sacrificed 20 mins of my life writing about the X Factor on a public forum! Shows how unjust I felt the whole event was. Won’t be watching it any more though, and if Alex doesn’t win then the whole event is a waste of space as she is the only real talent left.
Look out for Eoghan’s album of High School Musical covers and Diane’s album of covers of nasal banana renditions.
December 1st, 2008 at 10:54 am
I agree totally with most of what Sean wrote. I do think that Diana was initially very good though. If you go back to see her first show performance or the cut of her bootcamp version of ‘Alleluia’ you can see what she was made of.
Her voice had a pleasent and pure tone for the songs with an occassional twist of the pitch which complemented her singing and made her stand out. In the following performances, she’d gained the same confidence and charisma Eoghan had shown in the 2 shows before this last one, which made her a big contender.
Everything since her illness has been very weak. All the video clips and judges treatment of her was for damage limitation and since she’d received such acknowledgement of her ‘distinctive’ part of her singing, she’s tried too hard to use it as her unique selling point.
The pressure of her illness scandall also killed off her confidence. Her singing tone has been shakey and weak and she’s trying to rely too much on the vocal twist but she’s accentuating it and taking the pitch up and making it screech.
Her recent singing has not been particularly pleasent to listen to, I’m quite amazed that none of the mentors or vocal coaches have picked up on this and tried to correct it. Additionally, I think the X Factor gossip and fame pressure has given her depression, which has made her the least convincing and weakest of the remaining acts.
If she went back to the stage before the live shows and re-sang ‘Nothing Compares’ in her current state, I dunno if she’d have even made it to the finals. I think she should go, she needs a timeout and a re-think, but the potential will be there for her when she’s older and more comfortable with it all.
December 1st, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Something seriously wrong with British public man,,,if they had not seen the talent, what else they had voted for ?
Face it guys this is not America, this is little britian !!! talent and capabilties has got no say here.
The show has lost its essence and thrill, i am sure not watching it anymore.
December 1st, 2008 at 1:58 pm
This year’s X-Factor has been a joke with too many good singers going out too early. However u need to realise that many of the young teen fans who are keeping in the cute but mediocre Diana & Eoghan are probably voting 20-30 times for their favourite. As Ruth appeals largely to the non High School Musical brigade, how many of them were prepared to match that level of voting ? Not so many, I suspect.
If this was a serious singing competition rather than an ITV revenue raising event, there would be a rule of just one vote per phone number which would eliminate the distorting affect of multiple voting.
The other change I’d like to see is instead of voting FOR one contestant each week, you actually vote ‘AGAINST’ the contestant who you think doesn’t deserve to go any further in the competition. In this way, the majority of voters could target the rubbish singers early on in the series and there would be more chance of the truely talented singers like Austin, Laura and Ruth going farther in the competition.
December 1st, 2008 at 2:03 pm
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December 1st, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Ruth is such a loss and im praying she dose bring out an album cos i would definatly get it , i think its a shock to everyone that she went this week and again a case of people thinking she is save because of her outstanding performances , i understand why teens are voting for Eoighn and JLS but really they are not going to have long lasting careers this competition is for people like Ruth and Alexandria who are extreamly talented and rely soly on their voices and could have a promising career for years. I think people also tent to think of the UK as the only market that they would be targeting where as Ruth will obviously have a huge market in Spain and Latin america where there is a huge market and she already has a fan base from the amount of posts on websites about her from all over the world, i cant wait for her album to be released and there is a report that she was in meetings yesterday with Simon to discuss a record deal
December 1st, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Yes I would buy Ruths record, she was awesome. I would go to a show with Ruth in she fills that stage with her personality.
Alexander must win. Is it my imagination or are they starting to stlye her in the Leon look!!!
Eoghan no way!!! Wish people wouldn’t vote because he is young, cute with a wild hair do. Suits a school musical.
Disappointed in JLS, thought they were excellant and would win at first, but they have not impressed in the last couple of weeks. Having said that out of what is left would vote them second.
As for Diana, Oh dear!!! how has she come this far, yes she can sing, but the way she pronounces some of the words and has that yelpy catch to her voice we find irritating, could not listen to that on a recording. Her voice would do well in country and western singing they do that sort of thing.
December 1st, 2008 at 5:31 pm
I will by ruth’s cd any day she is the best rock singer in the world
December 1st, 2008 at 8:03 pm
To add to the topic, Ruth was far and away my favourite act in the show this year. She was the reason I kept watching the show after Laura left and Diana lost her edge. As a contestant she was the best overall, I think.
From the earlier weeks, it was quite apparant Ruth wasn’t going to win the show by voter popularity, with a lot of acts getting regional support (and Eoghan, who has a huge maternal and pre-teen appeal going on) so it became a matter of how far she could take herself.
The format is set with the idea of ultimate versatility so the stars can re-invent themselves like Madonna does if tastes change for the sake of a long, successful career. Though what you get in the end is a faceless product (like Leon) who can struggle to establish an identity once the show hype is over.
Not only this, you don’t get to see what the contestants can REALLY do. Imagine Frank Sinatra not making it because he couldn’t do hip-hop. Laura suffered the most from the format, though in Ruth’s case going into the showdowns allowed her to establish her identity.
Alexandra is probably the perfect contestant for the X Factor panel, she’s a performing talent that stretches across the different genres and she ticks all the boxes. For me though, she’s the best winner because the way the show is set out is flawed.
For me, Alexandra lacks the same performing identity as Ruth, and that’s the real key to success beyond the show. She has the real X Factor, Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door was powerful.
So I’m pleased Ruth didn’t win as I think it would have hurt her freedom as an artist, though in all fairness she really should have made the semi final even against the high vote scorers like JLS or Diana on merit.
December 1st, 2008 at 10:36 pm
I am a teenage girl of 15 and normally in the Xfactor I would be supporting acts like Diana Vickers or JLS- and I was…at first! But then I heard Ruth’s rendition of purple rain and I was absolutely astounded, I mean it moved me. Aswell as regonizing the talent she possesed I could really feel the emotion in the song. I thought her version of Summer time was really good too, and her version of knocking on heaven’s door…wow!
I would buy her record! I’ve listened to her song’s countless times on youtube and aswell as being vocally amazing, you can really feel the passion and emotion in her voice.
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:03 am
Apart from being by far the most talented vocalist, Ruth Lorenzo has personality plus and an inner beauty that any human being would be envious of. Her complete journey on the Xfactor has endeared her to many, many people and she WILL be a huge star worldwide.
The only thing that stands in her way is the restrictive contract that does not allow an Xfactor contestant to start and capitalise on their talent until at least a year after the show has finished.
I for one am prepared to wait it out but Saturday nights are not going to be the same as Ruth will not longer grace our screens and the Xfactor is less of a real talent competition than ever before.
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:03 pm
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December 3rd, 2008 at 2:59 am
Have to agree with much of what has already been said but would add that in my opinion the whole show was, and is, engineered with one or two selected winners in mind. Ruth was never going to be allowed to win – hence Simon Cowells’ comment to Alex that ‘this is a British competition’ and also afterwards on Xtra Factor to Holly, that they never expected Ruth to go so far! Very naive of me, I know, but I used to think that the final 12 were chosen because all of them were believed to be in with a chance of winning!
I’m sure that’s what they believed as well! Turns out they were all cannon fodder to showcase the chosen two. Pretty obvious when you look at the judges comments – Eughan and Diana (and JLS to some extent) spring to mind being given rave reviews for mediocre performances, yet I don’t think Ruths’ vocal talent was ever positively commented on by any of the judges – correct me if I’m wrong. In all honesty, I think Ruth was supposed to be out in the first sing off, which is why Simon sent it to the votes. Thank goodness the GBP had seen her talent that week! Purple Rain proved them right and gained her a wealth of fans and in the second sing off I think they all realised that her performance of Heavens Door was so superior to Lauras’ version of Over the Rainbow that to be in any way credible they had no choice but to send Laura home!
Ruth had become a problem by the time last weeks’ show was on. If she had gone through to this week she would have been competing against the chosen two – Alexandra and Diana – so they pulled out all the stops to prevent that – she’s Spanish and she might actually have won!
Ruth is my winner anyway. Alexandra has a technically brilliant voice and Diana, on form and with the right song, has something, but both lack the X Factor for me.
And in answer to your question – I will be buying Ruths’ albums!
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Umm…. It was not the bottom 2 it was all public vote on Saturday night! So actually Ruth was voted off fairly.Yes she was an amazing singer but obviously people thought Eoghan,Diana, Alexandra & JLS were better.
Eoghan is going to win … i live near him & he has so much support!
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Just because Ruth had a powerful voice dosen’t mean shes better! There are DIFFERENT types of singers out there & if everyone is looking for a “powerful singer” then you may as well not watch the X factor!
Eoghan has had hardly any critiscism throughout the whole series from the judges & quite frankly I think the know more about music than the lot of you put together!
December 5th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
I just watched the reruns and I cant believe the other rubbish got through and ruth didnt her performance made the hairs on my arms stick up
again list austin and laura white ruth now has been robbed what on earth are you guys thinking