1. Sophie: She's still my choice for Dorothy.
2. Steph:
3. Stephanie:
4. Jessica:
5. Danielle:
6. Lauren:
7. Jenny:
2. Steph:
3. Stephanie:
4. Jessica:
5. Danielle:
6. Lauren:
7. Jenny:
Rank the remaining seven girls
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1. Steph
Totally won me over after an indifferent start. I think she's an amazing singer, and could lead a West End show tommorow.
2. Lauren
Such a good singer, and her confidence is awesome.
3. Sophie
I think shes great, but I wish she would just get over her nerves or its going to end badly for her.
4. Danielle
Really like her.
5. Jenny
I like her, but just not as much as the other girls for this part. She could have a great career though, just not Dorothy.
6. Stephanie
I cant fault her for anything so far, but I like the other girls more.
7. Jessica
The only contestant left I dont like, she deserves to be in the top 7, but she should go next for sure.
Totally won me over after an indifferent start. I think she's an amazing singer, and could lead a West End show tommorow.
2. Lauren
Such a good singer, and her confidence is awesome.
3. Sophie
I think shes great, but I wish she would just get over her nerves or its going to end badly for her.
4. Danielle
Really like her.
5. Jenny
I like her, but just not as much as the other girls for this part. She could have a great career though, just not Dorothy.
6. Stephanie
I cant fault her for anything so far, but I like the other girls more.
7. Jessica
The only contestant left I dont like, she deserves to be in the top 7, but she should go next for sure.
1. Danielle
2. Lauren
3. Steph
4. Stephanie
5. Sophie
6. Jessica
7. Jenny
As much as I think Danielle would be ideal, the three behind her are on such level pegging for me that I could see any of them in it as well.
At this stage I think the acting might be the deciding factor and we haven't really seen any of them do much of that, other than when they sing.
2. Lauren
3. Steph
4. Stephanie
5. Sophie
6. Jessica
7. Jenny
As much as I think Danielle would be ideal, the three behind her are on such level pegging for me that I could see any of them in it as well.
At this stage I think the acting might be the deciding factor and we haven't really seen any of them do much of that, other than when they sing.
1. Steph - Just love her. Great voice and personality.
2. Stephanie - Dorothy in my eyes...
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3. Lauren - She's alright...
4. Danielle - She's alright too...
5. Jenny - Getting too arrogant for my liking...
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6. Sophie - Pants....
7. Jessica - Most annoying mouth in the world....
2. Stephanie - Dorothy in my eyes...
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3. Lauren - She's alright...
4. Danielle - She's alright too...
5. Jenny - Getting too arrogant for my liking...
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6. Sophie - Pants....
7. Jessica - Most annoying mouth in the world....
Danielle
Stephanie
Sophie
If they were casting for any other show in the West End Lauren is the outstanding performer, and is ideal Leading Lady material.
Stephanie
Sophie
If they were casting for any other show in the West End Lauren is the outstanding performer, and is ideal Leading Lady material.
Ther're all good but these two are going to be West End stars:
1. Stephanie
2. Lauren
I enjoy their performances but I have little issues these three:
3. Danielle
4. Steph
5. Jenny
Not good enough to be Dorothy but they have potential:
6. Sophie
7. Jessica
1. Stephanie
2. Lauren
I enjoy their performances but I have little issues these three:
3. Danielle
4. Steph
5. Jenny
Not good enough to be Dorothy but they have potential:
6. Sophie
7. Jessica
I think anyone of the girls could make a good Dorothy.
1 .Lauren
2. Jessica
3. Steph
4. Stephanie
5. Jenny
6. Danielle
7. Sophie
1 .Lauren
2. Jessica
3. Steph
4. Stephanie
5. Jenny
6. Danielle
7. Sophie
I can't seem to rank them in order. I've just had a 5 minute arguement with myself trying. So i'll just stick to vague groups.
Like as Dorothy:
Stephanie
Lauren
Like as a possible Dorothy:
Danielle - there is definately something there but i'm yet to sit and say "wow, that was good." in her solo performances. Her line in 'Get Happy' really impressed me but she is the one that every week makes me sit and think "What did she perform?". It's not until the recaps that i remember. I think they may be saving her for towards the end.
Like but not as Dorothy:
Steph - I think she is great but i'm not sold on her being my Dorothy yet. I think it is a purely superficial reason - she just doesn't look like a Dorothy in the same way Amy didn't.
Sophie - She is the one who every week i want to see come out and completely wow everybody. I find myself rooting for her so much but i don't really know why.
I'm struggling to warm to Jenny as Jessica as performers but they have time to win me over, it's not finished yet!
Like as Dorothy:
Stephanie
Lauren
Like as a possible Dorothy:
Danielle - there is definately something there but i'm yet to sit and say "wow, that was good." in her solo performances. Her line in 'Get Happy' really impressed me but she is the one that every week makes me sit and think "What did she perform?". It's not until the recaps that i remember. I think they may be saving her for towards the end.
Like but not as Dorothy:
Steph - I think she is great but i'm not sold on her being my Dorothy yet. I think it is a purely superficial reason - she just doesn't look like a Dorothy in the same way Amy didn't.
Sophie - She is the one who every week i want to see come out and completely wow everybody. I find myself rooting for her so much but i don't really know why.
I'm struggling to warm to Jenny as Jessica as performers but they have time to win me over, it's not finished yet!
Very difficult to rank the girls. They are all talented, but vary a bit by what and how much. Then we have to think about the character Dorothy.....
For Dorothy:
Lauren - the one with the most "now" potential. Could be made up to look a lot younger.
Danielle - definite potential, but comes across a bit wooden. Let it all out girl, you COULD be Dorothy!
Terrific talent but not Dorothy:
Steph - a bit too streetwise and poppy. I like her, and I bet Louis Walsh and others have a note about her!
Stephanie - a bit hard in my view for the part, and blasts every song out like a trumpet. In "Smile" she spat out every word with a fixed smile, whereas it should have been more like a cello with much more feeling. She has a future though!
Undecided, but possibles:
Sophie - lovely girl, lovely voice, but for me doesn't get her feelings across. Needs to get it to her eyes!
Jessica - this was the week we discovered she could sing. Now she's toned down the "geeky" stuff a bit she's improved. A definite potential for a "different" Dorothy though. 150% for effort, you notice her on stage!
Jenny - quite sweet with a twinkle in her eye, accurate and good singer. "Songbird" kept her in for me! Lively on stage, 120% for effort!
Any of them could win this - it's very close at this stage.
For Dorothy:
Lauren - the one with the most "now" potential. Could be made up to look a lot younger.
Danielle - definite potential, but comes across a bit wooden. Let it all out girl, you COULD be Dorothy!
Terrific talent but not Dorothy:
Steph - a bit too streetwise and poppy. I like her, and I bet Louis Walsh and others have a note about her!
Stephanie - a bit hard in my view for the part, and blasts every song out like a trumpet. In "Smile" she spat out every word with a fixed smile, whereas it should have been more like a cello with much more feeling. She has a future though!
Undecided, but possibles:
Sophie - lovely girl, lovely voice, but for me doesn't get her feelings across. Needs to get it to her eyes!
Jessica - this was the week we discovered she could sing. Now she's toned down the "geeky" stuff a bit she's improved. A definite potential for a "different" Dorothy though. 150% for effort, you notice her on stage!
Jenny - quite sweet with a twinkle in her eye, accurate and good singer. "Songbird" kept her in for me! Lively on stage, 120% for effort!
Any of them could win this - it's very close at this stage.
Having read franglemand's review, I have come to the conclusion that one really needs to be in the live show audience to determine who is best suited to a west end show.
What seems over the top on our tv screens, doesnt translate as over the top to those sitting at the back of the theatre. Likewise, those that give a more a more "natural" performance disappear from the audience's view.
With that in mind, I think Stephanie (who I like) and Danielle (who I don't like) are the main contenders, with Steph being the dark horse of the contest.
Lauren would be there, but I think -Sid- hit the nail on the head - she is too refined, too sophisticated to be Dorothy.
What seems over the top on our tv screens, doesnt translate as over the top to those sitting at the back of the theatre. Likewise, those that give a more a more "natural" performance disappear from the audience's view.
With that in mind, I think Stephanie (who I like) and Danielle (who I don't like) are the main contenders, with Steph being the dark horse of the contest.
Lauren would be there, but I think -Sid- hit the nail on the head - she is too refined, too sophisticated to be Dorothy.
1. Stephanie
2. Lauren
3. Danielle
4. Steph
5. Jenny
6. Sophie
7. Jessica
I think Stephanie or Lauren would make fantastic Dorothys. For me, Danielle and Steph are almost there but just don't click as Dorothy for me. The rest (Sophie, Jenny and Jessica) are all undoubtedly very talented but I think the others are heads and shoulders above them.
2. Lauren
3. Danielle
4. Steph
5. Jenny
6. Sophie
7. Jessica
I think Stephanie or Lauren would make fantastic Dorothys. For me, Danielle and Steph are almost there but just don't click as Dorothy for me. The rest (Sophie, Jenny and Jessica) are all undoubtedly very talented but I think the others are heads and shoulders above them.
1 Stephanie
2 Lauren
3 Danielle
4 Steph
5 Jenny
6 Sophie
7 Jessica
This is in terms of picking a Dorothy - I like Steph and Jenny more than I like Lauren and Danielle, but I think Lauren and Danielle would be better playing the part.
2 Lauren
3 Danielle
4 Steph
5 Jenny
6 Sophie
7 Jessica
This is in terms of picking a Dorothy - I like Steph and Jenny more than I like Lauren and Danielle, but I think Lauren and Danielle would be better playing the part.
Lauren
Steph
Stephanie
Dannielle
Jenny
Sophie
Jessica
But I like Sophie more than Jenny and Dannielle. I think she and Jessica have amazing potential but right now they're not there yet.
Steph
Stephanie
Dannielle
Jenny
Sophie
Jessica
But I like Sophie more than Jenny and Dannielle. I think she and Jessica have amazing potential but right now they're not there yet.
1. Steph - best all rounder
2. Stephanie - best singer and dancer, not so convinced by acting
3. Danielle - best actress
4. Lauren - second best all rounder
5. Jessica - entertaining, not sure if right for Dorothy, bit awkward and OTT
6. Jenny - warming to her as competition progresses
7. Sophie - needs to up her game
2. Stephanie - best singer and dancer, not so convinced by acting
3. Danielle - best actress
4. Lauren - second best all rounder
5. Jessica - entertaining, not sure if right for Dorothy, bit awkward and OTT
6. Jenny - warming to her as competition progresses
7. Sophie - needs to up her game
OK - putting aside personal preference for the most part (I really like Sophie and Jessica but they are two of the weakest vocally amongst the remaining girls) - here would be my order of preference if it were my show, with my money riding on it and I had to cast Dorothy:
1) Stephanie
2) Steph
3) Danielle
4) Jenny
5) Lauren
6) Sophie
7) Jessica
Stephanie is clearly an all-rounder with good stage presence and could carry it off.
Steph is starting to persuade me that, with the right hair and make-up, she could play Dorothy - even if she's better suited to something else.
Danielle is my favourite but I think she would work much better for a movie Dorothy than a stage Dorothy.
I think Jenny has an excellent voice, she's one of my favourite singers in the competition, she's also bubbly.
Lauren is very talented but, as I have said many times, not really suited to be cast as a protagonist. However, if I had my money riding on the show I'd cast her over Sophie or Jessica unless Sophie can master her nerves.
Sophie, I think Sophie could be wonderful but she is clearly struck with nerves every time she performs solo and it doesn't seem to be getting better as the weeks pass. She shines in the group numbers but is frozen like a rabbit in headlights when she's on her own. I'm starting to worry whether she could handle a show - if she could overcome her nerves I'd push her up to fourth place.
Jessica, I really like her, she was my initial favourite. I think she has excellent stage presence and can really perform numbers. However, vocally she has a very nasal tone (I don't know why they keep on at Jenny when Jessica has it so badly!) that is spoiling her vocals. I don't know if she could shift it & I haven't yet seen proof that she could vocally handle the role yet.
1) Stephanie
2) Steph
3) Danielle
4) Jenny
5) Lauren
6) Sophie
7) Jessica
Stephanie is clearly an all-rounder with good stage presence and could carry it off.
Steph is starting to persuade me that, with the right hair and make-up, she could play Dorothy - even if she's better suited to something else.
Danielle is my favourite but I think she would work much better for a movie Dorothy than a stage Dorothy.
I think Jenny has an excellent voice, she's one of my favourite singers in the competition, she's also bubbly.
Lauren is very talented but, as I have said many times, not really suited to be cast as a protagonist. However, if I had my money riding on the show I'd cast her over Sophie or Jessica unless Sophie can master her nerves.
Sophie, I think Sophie could be wonderful but she is clearly struck with nerves every time she performs solo and it doesn't seem to be getting better as the weeks pass. She shines in the group numbers but is frozen like a rabbit in headlights when she's on her own. I'm starting to worry whether she could handle a show - if she could overcome her nerves I'd push her up to fourth place.
Jessica, I really like her, she was my initial favourite. I think she has excellent stage presence and can really perform numbers. However, vocally she has a very nasal tone (I don't know why they keep on at Jenny when Jessica has it so badly!) that is spoiling her vocals. I don't know if she could shift it & I haven't yet seen proof that she could vocally handle the role yet.
I'm looking at this purely for Dorothy potential, not general talent, so I'd say
1. Lauren. I love her voice, her ability to act out the songs she's singing and her presence. Such a shame her confidence has slightly gone against her and while I accept she may appear a bit too polished, I have no doubt she could easily be a convincing farm girl.
2. Stephanie. She's so watchable in the group numbers, seems to put that bit more into the slightest movement. Very good voice, hugely expressive face and very reminiscent of Judy Garland physically for me.
3. Danielle. Less in your face than my top 2 but I can see why she's being touted as the favourite. She hasn't completely blown me away in a solo yet but she does in the group numbers.
4. Sophie. She was very weak this week and is being screwed over with song choices but whenever there's a more musical theatre number she is so much better. Lovely presence as well.
5. Steph. Great voice but more X Factor than West End Factor for me. She just comes across as too mature for me. Put her in a revival of Dreamgirls in the Jennifer Hudson part or mabye in We Will Rock You, but not a traditional role like this one.
6. Jenny. She was an early favourite of mine but now I just find her far too nasal to convince. She comes across beautifully but needs to stop singing through her nose.
7. Jessica. She was a lot better this week in her solo but she's still the stand out in the group numbers for all the wrong reasons - awkward and very weak vocals. Needs training. I don't see the "world class" flashes that ALW does.
6.
1. Lauren. I love her voice, her ability to act out the songs she's singing and her presence. Such a shame her confidence has slightly gone against her and while I accept she may appear a bit too polished, I have no doubt she could easily be a convincing farm girl.
2. Stephanie. She's so watchable in the group numbers, seems to put that bit more into the slightest movement. Very good voice, hugely expressive face and very reminiscent of Judy Garland physically for me.
3. Danielle. Less in your face than my top 2 but I can see why she's being touted as the favourite. She hasn't completely blown me away in a solo yet but she does in the group numbers.
4. Sophie. She was very weak this week and is being screwed over with song choices but whenever there's a more musical theatre number she is so much better. Lovely presence as well.
5. Steph. Great voice but more X Factor than West End Factor for me. She just comes across as too mature for me. Put her in a revival of Dreamgirls in the Jennifer Hudson part or mabye in We Will Rock You, but not a traditional role like this one.
6. Jenny. She was an early favourite of mine but now I just find her far too nasal to convince. She comes across beautifully but needs to stop singing through her nose.
7. Jessica. She was a lot better this week in her solo but she's still the stand out in the group numbers for all the wrong reasons - awkward and very weak vocals. Needs training. I don't see the "world class" flashes that ALW does.
6.
As the best Dorothy:
1. Stephanie. Perfect! Bags of energy, she's pretty, perky, and professional, she never puts a foot wrong and she's singing better and better each week. Surely a safe bet for our Andrew.
2. Steph. My absolute fave, in a league of her own - she would be a pleasure to watch in any way, shape or form. Stephanie is just a little bit more Dorothy, that's all.
3. Jenny. I always liked Jenny, the nasally thing I'm either unaware of or it doesn't bother me - she sings in tune, at least. She'd make a sparky little Dorothy!
4. Jessica. She'd make such a funny and loveable Dorothy, I really like her gaucheness and originality.
5. Sophie. I don't know, she seems to have lost all her confidence and to be going backwards, but she's just sooo lovely, that vulneable look is very appealing.
6. Danielle. There's nothing wrong with Danielle, she's likeable in her VTs, she's very competent and looking increasingly confident and mature, but sometimes I find her voice too desperate and strident and her performances don't reach me inside, somehow.
6. Lauren - a polished performer, there's no doubt she's a fantastic singer, but too well groomed and worldly for Dorothy - I could see her working in an office or an estate agents, but never on a farm!
1. Stephanie. Perfect! Bags of energy, she's pretty, perky, and professional, she never puts a foot wrong and she's singing better and better each week. Surely a safe bet for our Andrew.
2. Steph. My absolute fave, in a league of her own - she would be a pleasure to watch in any way, shape or form. Stephanie is just a little bit more Dorothy, that's all.
3. Jenny. I always liked Jenny, the nasally thing I'm either unaware of or it doesn't bother me - she sings in tune, at least. She'd make a sparky little Dorothy!
4. Jessica. She'd make such a funny and loveable Dorothy, I really like her gaucheness and originality.
5. Sophie. I don't know, she seems to have lost all her confidence and to be going backwards, but she's just sooo lovely, that vulneable look is very appealing.
6. Danielle. There's nothing wrong with Danielle, she's likeable in her VTs, she's very competent and looking increasingly confident and mature, but sometimes I find her voice too desperate and strident and her performances don't reach me inside, somehow.
6. Lauren - a polished performer, there's no doubt she's a fantastic singer, but too well groomed and worldly for Dorothy - I could see her working in an office or an estate agents, but never on a farm!
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