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XF: UK vs US - Series 1 - Live Show 8 (Quarter Final)
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On Wednesday night, a huge shock occured:
"Melanie and Carolynne are in the Bottom Two"
"The act I am sending home is... Carolynne"
And then there were five...
Tonight! It's the Quarter Final of XF: UK vs US! And we had a twist
"Each of the judges will have a partner choose a song for their act to perform"
And our acts will also perform
ABBA vs QUEEN
Fighting for a place in the Semi-Final:
Connor and the Boys & Young Adults
Paige Thomas
Jahmene Douglas
and
Adam Burridge
Steve and the last of the Groups
Union J
and
David, with the final remaining Over
Melanie Masson
Judges, are you ready? Because....
IT'S TIME...
TO FACE...
THE MUSIC...
That's right, I'm bringing it back
"Melanie and Carolynne are in the Bottom Two"
"The act I am sending home is... Carolynne"
And then there were five...
Tonight! It's the Quarter Final of XF: UK vs US! And we had a twist
"Each of the judges will have a partner choose a song for their act to perform"
And our acts will also perform
ABBA vs QUEEN
Fighting for a place in the Semi-Final:
Connor and the Boys & Young Adults
Paige Thomas
Jahmene Douglas
and
Adam Burridge
Steve and the last of the Groups
Union J
and
David, with the final remaining Over
Melanie Masson
Judges, are you ready? Because....
IT'S TIME...
TO FACE...
THE MUSIC...
That's right, I'm bringing it back
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Yeah I'm here.... Hope Melanie is safe tonight
Nervous for my acts tonight but I'm hoping Jahmene, Paige and Adam smash it this evening. I had three in the final five on another game but I'm hoping to go one further this time. Good luck and Good evening to everybody.
Tonight there will be no Final Showdown, meaning that the act with the lowest public vote will automatically be eliminated.
Going to our first act of the night to tackle his Partner Choice, it's Jahmene Douglas!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-mJ_KT9lIc
To say that last show was your worst show to date is probably an understatement; however you remained safe in the competition and are back now with alot to prove. I have to say that compared to last show that performance was a million times better and suited you a heck of a lot more. I don't think it was as strong as some of your earlier performances but it was such a bit improvement tonight. The song enabled you to get across your power and tone and also take you down a bit of a retro road. You completely killed the end of the song and I think it was a great opening to the show. I look forward to your second performance this evening and hope it is on par with this one.
Next, it's another of the Boys & Young Adults, Mr Adam Burridge, singing a wonderfully arranged Lil number by Lil Wayne:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NqZwx9qVJg&list=PL775FED3ECD14640D
I saw you were singing Lil Wayne and I thought WTF? however then I heard it was a reworking and I was hoping for another Scream and Shout to happen. However I felt the song didn't really go anywhere and to be honest I was quite bored throughout the whole performance as it didn't really go anywhere. I like you've changed up the style of another song, but I felt the song lacked drive and lacked the wow factor which I really think is needed at this point as there are only 5 acts left. Obviously we've all had songs picked for us tonight and therefore I guess its odd to see someone else's take on an act, however I just don't think that song worked.
Going to our Rock Mama who narrowly avoided elimination last week, it's Melanie Masson with her Partner's Choice!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2ttYAv0Auw
Melanie! Last of my acts standing and bottom 2 in the last show, I have to say I don't think you were anywhere near the weakest act last week and I hope people vote for you this week. You survived last show and now you've come back and showing us more of a rock edge; allowing the power and tone your voice to really come across. Pingu choose this song for you and gave you the chance to do a different type of song but completely mix it up to suit your more rockier edge. You showed us what a power house singer you are and I'm proud you've come out tonight and really wow us - a brilliant performance from you, I just hope people vote tonight!
Now to our Top US 2012 Act, will she stay for the Semi-Final? It's Paige Thomas with her Partner Choice Song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv1B_jnYUpQ
Paige I really thought you brought it in the last show in a big, big way and you totally deserve to be here at this point. I'm going to be honest with you this evening and say I wasn't totally convinced by that performance and I thought your vocals were swamped a bit by the music until the power part of the song, however after that the second half of the song I felt the same happened. You were swamped by the song and I just felt a little underwhelmed after the two performances in the previous show. You seem to be popular and have remained out of the bottom 2 for a fair few shows now, however I don't know if that was strong enough this evening especially as we're at the quarter finals stage.
Now to the last remaining group in the competition, it's Union J!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSvNidujTdI
Feelin’ like I got a front row seat to watch everybody be happy
Can’t even paint a smile on my face, it’s so hard to not complain
JJ
Gotta try not to say
O God, what about me
‘Cause I know that’s not the way that I’m supposed to be
All
Get me outta my mind and into Your heart
It’s not about me, it’s not about me
So I’m gonna start playin’ my part in Your design
Now is the time
Get me outta my mind
Outta my mind
George
There's a bigger picture on display and it's starting to come in focus
Causing me to see to see the ones in need outside my little world
Jaymi
Gotta try, just to say
O God, what can I do
Doesn't matter what it takes, I wanna lead them all to You
All
Get me outta my mind and into Your heart
It’s not about me, it’s not about me
So I’m gonna start playin’ my part in Your design
Now is the time
Get me outta my mind
Outta my mind
George
If anybody asks me what have I been up to
This is what I'm gonna say
Josh
I've been spending my time, outta my mind
And I'm really lovin’ livin’ this way
JJ
If anybody asks me what have I been up to
This is what I'm gonna say
Jaymi
I've been spending my time, outta my mind
And I'm really lovin’ livin’ this way
All
Get me outta my mind and into Your heart
It’s not about me, it’s not about me
So I’m gonna start playin’ my part in Your design
Now is the time
Get me outta my mind
Get me outta my mind
So I’m gonna start playin’ my part in Your design
Now is the time
Get me outta my mind
Jaymi
Outta my mind
Welcome back to the competition guys! You've been stuck I think for a few shows in a bit of a weird area and the changing of mentors I don't think has helped you. But saying that you have remained outside of the bottom 2 even when us judges have been less than kind over your performances. I thought this performance had energy and the vocals were good as well; my only criticism is that it sounded slightly messy in the chorus'. Saying that though I think the song worked for you tonight and is a good direction for you to take. Jaymi & Josh's vocals rock; the sheer power in both of your voices is immense. I hope your second song is just as good as this performance.