A-Z: The X Factor Contestants

Hassaan13Hassaan13 Posts: 41,974
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As the title says, to make it a bit more interesting, give your opinion on the contestant, and additionally probably provide a YouTube link (for the acts that people may not know of much). This is kind of an endless game. :D

I'll start:

Amelia Lily - I like her vocal, even though it does come across as a bit shouty sometimes. She was a confident performer also. Her X Factor journey is an interesting one, being voted out then back in, but she kind of deserved it as her performance in week 1 was not great - a silly song choice, but I'm glad she reached the final as her performance with Kelly was brilliant. As for her post-XF releases, I do like 'Shut Up' but I favour the acoustic version over than the original.
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  • EndOfSanityEndOfSanity Posts: 15,072
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    Belle Amie - They were a decent girlband in my opinion. They had interesting individual voices, but unfortunately suffered from a lack of chemistry and not having the best vocal in the competition. I genuinely think that they could have gone quite a bit further if Simon had given them better songs to sing instead of the boring classics we've seen covered a million times like 'I'll Stand By You' and 'Venus'. Geneva left the group immediately after the show, and they released a single before Rebecca also left the group. Belle Amie now consists of only Sophia Wardman and Esther Campbell.
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    Carolynne Poole - Poor Carolynne, a real singer and vocalist who never got the chance to go far and was the victim for the producers need to have a TOWIE-style, sausage-fest on the show. For me, she had one of the most impressive voices which made her ideal for Country music but not afraid to be out of her comfort zone either. Nowadays, she's moved to America where I think with the right label and backing, could be a star in the world of Country music.
  • Patti-AnnPatti-Ann Posts: 22,747
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    Chico :D

    Finished in fifth place, 2005

    In March 2006 he had a no 1 single with 'It's Chico Time'

    In 2012 he competed in Dancing On Ice, reaching the final and finishing in third place :)

    :eek::eek:

    Soppyfan you posted while I was typing :eek:

    We'll have to have two for 'C' :p;)
  • Hassaan13Hassaan13 Posts: 41,974
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    We'll stick with two Cs. :)

    Daniel Evans - he may have made Cheryl cry in the auditions but his performances in the live shows were quite uncomfortable and funny at the same time. He wasn't a great vocalist. He's moved to Spain now.
  • InMyArmsInMyArms Posts: 50,768
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    Ella Henderson - such a shame she left when she did, biggest shock result ever. Stupid voting public.
  • Hassaan13Hassaan13 Posts: 41,974
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    F.Y.D - they were too manufactured and their vocals were shaky, but I think they chose an OK song choice for the first live show. I wish we could have heard more from them though - going first, on a night where there were 16 performances, they were bound to be forgotten. They were better dancers than singers.
  • Mr Hunny BunnyMr Hunny Bunny Posts: 624
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    Owen Quigg.
  • Hassaan13Hassaan13 Posts: 41,974
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    Owen Quigg.

    You were supposed to continue with G, and give your opinion.
  • EEAS1997EEAS1997 Posts: 2,907
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    G4: They obviously each have strong voices and harmonise well. Having said that, I did find them maybe too consistent at times. It would have been nice to see them majorly change things up, but then again that would've detracted from what they are, and what makes them so different. They're definitely not to my personal taste, and I would never buy a record of there's, but my personal preference in music is no justification to say they're a bad act. I can see why they're viewed as being quite a popular contestant(s), and I'm sure they're very good at what they do and appeal to those who enjoy classical music. They don't have The X Factor.
  • Mr Hunny BunnyMr Hunny Bunny Posts: 624
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    Hassaan13 wrote: »
    You were supposed to continue with G, and give your opinion.

    Ok.

    Gowen Quigg - useless.
  • Trmcg5Trmcg5 Posts: 1,544
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    Hope

    The first manufactured group made by the judges and came into the finals as possible winners but after quite a few bottom two appearances they left in fifth

    I personally thought they wouldn't do well and none of their personalities shone through giving them no edge which is what you need in a group
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    Jahmene Douglas He was one my favourites last year
  • EndOfSanityEndOfSanity Posts: 15,072
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    monrose wrote: »
    Jahmene Douglas He was one my favourites last year

    You know that the letter I comes after the letter H instead of the letter J do you? :p

    Never mind, everyone makes mistakes. I'll fill in the I for you.

    Does anyone remember I Sette Cantanti from all the way back in series 4? They were the large group of geeks if you don't remember them. I actually quite liked them myself, mainly because they had interesting vocals and were a breath of fresh air among the mediocrity that was series 4 in my opinion. It's a shame Simon didn't put them through to the live shows, but it's understandable because taking them through would have been a massive risk for him. They wouldn't have won anyway, so it's not that big of a deal. Still, I for one would have loved to see them on the live shows over Futureproof, who I thought weren't that good.

    The next person should continue with the letter K, as J has been done already.
  • Hassaan13Hassaan13 Posts: 41,974
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    I couldn't come up with one for I at all.

    Kye Sones - he had a good voice but he was hampered by some poor song choices. His performance in week 2 was his worst, he was flat many times and it just didn't work. His sing off performances were really good, but his performance of Let Me Entertain You was my favorite. Shame he doesn't have more support on here (meaning the appreciation threads). He did say upon getting voted out that he was going to record an album - we haven't heard anything yet.
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    Little Mix - the best girl group XF have ever had, and arguably the best group as well (I'd only place JLS before them.) Brilliant performances of ET and Don't Let Go.
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    L is for...

    Lucie Jones: One of the most beautiful, sweetest and sexiest girls ever to take part in the show. Had her dream cruelly snatched away by Simon Cowell, would have been such a huge success in the music industry if it weren't for him:(

    Her exit, for me, perhaps started the show's severe decline to the mess it is today...
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    _elly001 wrote: »
    Little Mix - the best girl group XF have ever had, and arguably the best group as well (I'd only place JLS before them.) Brilliant performances of ET and Don't Let Go.

    Beat me to it, oh well...
  • SoppyfanSoppyfan Posts: 29,911
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    Maria Lawson - One of the best singers from the 2005 Series but was probably the first victim of the shock departure due to what Sharon called "The Irish Mafia" vote by Louis with The Conway Sisters. :(
  • Hassaan13Hassaan13 Posts: 41,974
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    Nicole Lawrence - she gave an *interesting* performance at bootcamp, but she had picked up a lot of bad habits on the way such as the foot stamping. She did shout a lot though, which is easily off-putting.

    For those who don't remember her: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hT66MgvwYs
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    Olly Murs - I'm always surprised with how well he has done but his stuff after the X Factor have probably been the most consistent in being of good quality. Also happens to be one of the better looking male contestants in my opinion.
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    Paije Richardson - a very dependable contestant who did one of my favourite ever sing-off performances (Stop, a master class in technical ability.) Will be forever remembered as the 'lucky' (ahem) reciprocant of Louis Walsh's now immortal line: "You remind me of a little Lenny Henry."
  • EndOfSanityEndOfSanity Posts: 15,072
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    jackel1234 wrote: »
    quatrele da'an smith: Lets put it this way.... he is amazing :D

    Might want to include a link as not everyone watches XF US. Also, a link would make it so much better. :D
  • jackel1234jackel1234 Posts: 5,218
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    Might want to include a link as not everyone watches XF US. Also, a link would make it so much better. :D

    includes link as everyone should know about the joy that is Quatrele :p
  • SoppyfanSoppyfan Posts: 29,911
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    Rebecca Ferguson - One of the best girls of 2010 and certainly should've got more attention with the songs and the staging than Cher and Katie. Yes she wasn't able to move around much, but her voice is very soulful and beautiful to listen to. :)
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