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Old 28-10-2010, 20:32
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Steve Brookstein claimed the X Factor judging was "ridiculous" last weekend.

I agree with what he said about Katie and Cher!!!

The series one winner said that the departure of John Adeleye last weekend was upsetting as he was one of the best singers, but argued that it was "no surprise" following his treatment from the judges and Louis Walsh's "duffer" of a song choice with 'Zoom'.

"John had good reason to be upset," Brookstein wrote in his London 24 blog. "Simon [Cowell] had put the boot in by avoiding the vocal ability and just went for a cheap laugh. The poor song and distracting dancers weren't his fault.

"Other singers were given an abundance of superlatives to describe their mediocre performances despite not singing as well as John. The judges criticised everything about his performance except his voice, the one thing that really matters."

The 41-year-old also blasted several of the finalists performances, questioning the standards of Katie Waissel, Cher Lloyd, Belle Amie and One Direction.

"Katie Waissel was last on and performed (yet again) just after the crazy card Wagner to make her look good," he said. "She was given huge praise from all the judges including Louis who has made an about face turn from the initial 'style over substance' comments. I can't tell you how ridiculous this judging is.

"I've nothing new to say on Cher. She sang poorly and rapped. Next week will be the same again...
[And] Belle Amie and One Direction are basically Girls Aloud and Westlife."
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Old 28-10-2010, 20:35
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he's right.
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Old 28-10-2010, 20:36
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Wow, Steve talks sense.
Good man.
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Old 28-10-2010, 20:36
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Another sad has been.
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Old 28-10-2010, 20:38
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Another sad has been.
That never was. :yawn:
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Old 28-10-2010, 20:38
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[And] Belle Amie and One Direction are basically Girls Aloud and Westlife."
No, they're the new Girls Aloud and Sugababes.
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Old 28-10-2010, 20:40
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Gotta say, I find myself agreeing with him on all of these points. Especially the part about Katie. Why is she being let off so easily when you've got Simon and Cheryl making ridiculous criticisms regarding undeserving contestants such as John and Aiden.

Gosh. I never thought I'd agree with Steve Brookstein!
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Old 28-10-2010, 20:40
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Another sad has been.
He's not a sad 'has been' and don't forget Steve donated all the money from his #1 single to charity, so deserves some credit!

But he's not a fool and he's absolutely right in what he says about the current X Factor judging!
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Old 28-10-2010, 20:40
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He's right in some ways...

Still, talking of vocals... didn't Steve win over G4?

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Old 28-10-2010, 20:41
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Well John had a great voice.
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Old 28-10-2010, 20:42
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totally correct. The comments were lies and predetermined. Weasel was rubbish and they hailed her a genius, lol.
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Old 28-10-2010, 20:44
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Steve may at times have been a little bitter, but he is right most of the time when assessing the show.
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Old 28-10-2010, 20:44
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Zoom = Buttercup that sealed the fate of that poor lad (can't remeber his name year before last). Although he still sang it well.

I loved John - he had a great voice and could sing anything, never a note out of place. Seemed, as far as we can ever tell, to be a really nice guy too. I was really sad to see him go - all the best to him.
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Old 28-10-2010, 20:47
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The man speaks the truth.
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Old 28-10-2010, 20:52
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I agree wholeheartedly with Steve on this. Simon especially, gave some laughable ott comments on performances that were at best mediochre. This show is now so hyped up!
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Old 28-10-2010, 21:24
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Zoom = Buttercup that sealed the fate of that poor lad (can't remeber his name year before last). Although he still sang it well.

I loved John - he had a great voice and could sing anything, never a note out of place. Seemed, as far as we can ever tell, to be a really nice guy too. I was really sad to see him go - all the best to him.
Oh I remember him...Daniel DeBourg was it? He had kids and was quite a favourite with the mums..
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Old 28-10-2010, 21:56
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Dannii is the only consistent and constructive judge imo.
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Old 28-10-2010, 21:59
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One Direction and Belle Amie are not a patch on Westlife and Girls Aloud - the latter two acts can sing (apart from Cheryl of course).
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Old 28-10-2010, 22:00
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Cowell said Katie's performance was "genius". Perhaps the single most absurd thing ever uttered on TV.
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Old 28-10-2010, 22:01
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Cowell said Katie's performance was "genius". Perhaps the single most absurd thing ever uttered on TV.
Yes, I agree, everything that comes out of his mouth is rubbish but this was ludicrous.
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Old 28-10-2010, 22:01
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I agree wholeheartedly with Steve on this. Simon especially, gave some laughable ott comments on performances that were at best mediochre. This show is now so hyped up!
Cowell has come out with some juicy ones recently : I'm still laughing at him telling 1 Direction they are "the best pop group in Britain today"
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Old 28-10-2010, 22:08
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Cowell said Katie's performance was "genius". Perhaps the single most absurd thing ever uttered on TV.
He must be getting senile!!! I think Katie has the most awful tone to her voice!
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Old 28-10-2010, 22:09
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Yes, I agree, everything that comes out of his mouth is rubbish but this was ludicrous.
If he thought that was "genius", presumably Cowell would mistake your average primary school play (about the standard Katie showed) for a gathering of Nobel prize winners.
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Old 28-10-2010, 22:11
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If he thought that was "genius", presumably Cowell would mistake your average primary school play (about the standard Katie showed) for a gathering of Nobel prize winners.
I don't think he has a clue what real talent is : his track record as a music mogul is extremely poor.
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Old 28-10-2010, 22:12
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I despice Steve but his comments were fair and IMO true.
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