Originally Posted by friendlyguy2:
“I agree of course. I think ALW knew Stephanie was the best contestant every week that's why I think he had a hand in her singing Mr Bojangles as well as the scouse accent not being politically correct to a london audience or the critics. ALW knows that Stephanie was as popular as Connie, Lee and Jody in the other shows. Danielle is the only contestant I could back now but I think it's clear that ALW and at least two members of the panel are doing their best to set this up for Steph to win. ALW has saved Steph twice now it's obvious he wants her to win.”
I have a different view, I think it is being set up for Danielle to win not Steph, Stephanie was huge competition for Danielle who is obviously ALW favourite from the constant praise he has given her, even for performances which weren't all that, Danielle is the Jessie of OTR, in ALW eyes she can do no wrong. That is why it is unlikely Danielle will win, I think this year Jessica is the one to beat, she seems to appeal to the same market that Jodie appealed to, clearly her and Jenny are the most popular because they are the only 2 to not appear in the bottom 2. It is just a shame Stephanie who was incredibly talented was voted out so ALW could give his chosen one a better chance of winning, she deserved better than that. I also thought Steph was good in the sing off, i hope a favourite going doesn't backfire on her and impact her voting because she has improved so much since week 1. I actually had Steph/Stephanie as being the final 2.