I agree that Luke was poor, BUT the problem for the show is that he still isn't the worst contestant they have!!
How on earth the show managed to get through all those auditions and subsequent rounds to come up with a final 12 that included Luke, Sam C, Abi, miss dynamix, Shelley and the other over (can't recall her name) is frankly amazing. With all due respect to Sam B, the fact that a failed cruise shop singer is the odds- on favourite should be ringing alarm bells for the way thus whole show is put together.
Wasn`t awful but not a show stopper. The judges all bigging him up baffles me.
I don't think the judges are bigging him up especially not last night as they were too busy carrying on and giving non descript comments tbh
I think he's actually not bad and has improved as the weeks have gone on, don't think he'll make the final but do think he will do well outside the show if given the support
I agree that Luke was poor, BUT the problem for the show is that he still isn't the worst contestant they have!!
How on earth the show managed to get through all those auditions and subsequent rounds to come up with a final 12 that included Luke, Sam C, Abi, miss dynamix, Shelley and the other over (can't recall her name) is frankly amazing. With all due respect to Sam B, the fact that a failed cruise shop singer is the odds- on favourite should be ringing alarm bells for the way thus whole show is put together.
way I see it is they don't pick the best 12 they pick maybe 2-3 they want to win and the rest are cannon fodder rated in terms of what weeks they will last.....as otherwise how can they push for certain acts to win if it's full of winners?!!
my thought on this tbh
I think Luke has shown more versatility than some of the others. Not the greatest voice but distinctive. At least he doesn't have me reaching for the mute button as I do when Hannah sings (shouts).
way I see it is they don't pick the best 12 they pick maybe 2-3 they want to win and the rest are cannon fodder rated in terms of what weeks they will last.....as otherwise how can they push for certain acts to win if it's full of winners?!!
my thought on this tbh
But surely, out of all the thousands of auditionees, they can come up with 12 who are all potential winners and it therefore doesn't matter which one comes out on top?
I agree that Luke was poor, BUT the problem for the show is that he still isn't the worst contestant they have!!
How on earth the show managed to get through all those auditions and subsequent rounds to come up with a final 12 that included Luke, Sam C, Abi, miss dynamix, Shelley and the other over (can't recall her name) is frankly amazing. With all due respect to Sam B, the fact that a failed cruise shop singer is the odds- on favourite should be ringing alarm bells for the way thus whole show is put together.
You mean Lorna. I thought she was quite good actually, and at least not as cringeworthy as Shelley with her performance.
I do think that some of the contestants who were rejected at judges houses stage were better than a few of the ones who got through though! In particular Paul and also Jason who Sharon didn't even select for her top six.
I thought Luke was brilliant tonight. He sounded fantastic singing Your Song, he looked great, and I think his performance was a highlight of the show.
I've finally worked out who his voice reminds me of, it's been annoying me for weeks: Joe Washbourne from Toploader. Anyone else remember them?
Everything stunk last night but he was particularly duff. Who the hell "styles" them? He looks like an arse in his make-up, blouse made from nan's curtains, leggings and pumps all accessorised with beads/bangles/bracelets/scarves - he's just an awful caricature of what a dopey Syco exec' thinks is an edgy singer.
I don't get it. He's a good singer, he sings a hell of a lot better than I do, but I could say the same about pretty much any busker out there. I don't see his market.
I don't get it. He's a good singer, he sings a hell of a lot better than I do, but I could say the same about pretty much any busker out there. I don't see his market.
He is very personable and charismatic, no less so than Thom Yorke or Guy Garvey. Fronting a decent band, Luke could be very successful - though I suspect appearing on XF will have compromised his chances of making that happen.
He is very personable and charismatic, no less so than Thom Yorke or Guy Garvey. Fronting a decent band, Luke could be very successful - though I suspect appearing on XF will have compromised his chances of making that happen.
Luke has also has mentioned Eddie Vedder as being one of his greatest musical inspirations in countless interviews - Eddie is perhaps one of the most emotive and passionate performers today
This isn't the route to market for a Thom Yorke or Eddie Vedder, though. Guy Garvey is a bit different in that his popularity is based on one hugely overrated song. He probably sells most of his records in Tesco and could totally get away with coming from a talent show.
This isn't the route to market for a Thom Yorke or Eddie Vedder, though. Guy Garvey is a bit different in that his populsrity is based on one hugely overrated song.
I think Luke will stick with his acoustic rock style after the show which is marketable today but his style of performance will have elements of his musical heroes.
I do love his music taste though - it's refreshing to see someone so young have knowledge of the greats (he mentioned Eddie, Stevie Nicks, Jeff Buckley and Bowie all in one interview!)
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Suppose it depends how biased and blinkered some people are
How on earth the show managed to get through all those auditions and subsequent rounds to come up with a final 12 that included Luke, Sam C, Abi, miss dynamix, Shelley and the other over (can't recall her name) is frankly amazing. With all due respect to Sam B, the fact that a failed cruise shop singer is the odds- on favourite should be ringing alarm bells for the way thus whole show is put together.
I don't think the judges are bigging him up especially not last night as they were too busy carrying on and giving non descript comments tbh
I think he's actually not bad and has improved as the weeks have gone on, don't think he'll make the final but do think he will do well outside the show if given the support
way I see it is they don't pick the best 12 they pick maybe 2-3 they want to win and the rest are cannon fodder rated in terms of what weeks they will last.....as otherwise how can they push for certain acts to win if it's full of winners?!!
my thought on this tbh
But surely, out of all the thousands of auditionees, they can come up with 12 who are all potential winners and it therefore doesn't matter which one comes out on top?
So basically you think hes good?
You mean Lorna. I thought she was quite good actually, and at least not as cringeworthy as Shelley with her performance.
I do think that some of the contestants who were rejected at judges houses stage were better than a few of the ones who got through though! In particular Paul and also Jason who Sharon didn't even select for her top six.
Its an Elton John song!
I thought it was funny as it wasn't so much about his natural looks but more about how he comes across with his baggy shirts and rolled up trousers.
He's pretty average and shouldn't get much further. But hey, where's his competition?
THAT'S who he reminds me of vocally! Thank you!!!
As usual, the staging was dreadful.
He is very personable and charismatic, no less so than Thom Yorke or Guy Garvey. Fronting a decent band, Luke could be very successful - though I suspect appearing on XF will have compromised his chances of making that happen.
Luke has also has mentioned Eddie Vedder as being one of his greatest musical inspirations in countless interviews - Eddie is perhaps one of the most emotive and passionate performers today
I think Luke will stick with his acoustic rock style after the show which is marketable today but his style of performance will have elements of his musical heroes.
I do love his music taste though - it's refreshing to see someone so young have knowledge of the greats (he mentioned Eddie, Stevie Nicks, Jeff Buckley and Bowie all in one interview!)