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James Michael- why he needs to return
Wayfarers
10-11-2011
James is the least contentious of the four wannabe returning contestants. He can sing better than the others, he's not an annoying imbecile like those TOWIE desperados 'Two Shoes', he hasn't been boned by one of the other contestants and sat blubbering on the footpath like a pink haired Jabba the Hutt (Amelia) and he's a bazillion times better looking than Jonjo. Bring him back I say, he's the only one who stands a chance of having a music career after this show ends.
Eve Elle
10-11-2011
I think James has great potential that was never truly explored. He deserves another chance more than any of the others.
4me2
10-11-2011
Originally Posted by Wayfarers:
“James is the least contentious of the four wannabe returning contestants. He can sing better than the others, he's not an annoying imbecile like those TOWIE desperados 'Two Shoes', he hasn't been boned by one of the other contestants and sat blubbering on the footpath like a pink haired Jabba the Hutt (Amelia) and he's a bazillion times better looking than Jonjo. Bring him back I say, he's the only one who stands a chance of having a music career after this show ends.”

I agree but my only concern is I don't want Barlow being rewarded for his farcial behavoiur.

He should never have chosen Teacosey over him in the first place.
Jem411
10-11-2011
Visually, he is stunning. Absolutely marketable. I love his voice and his intimate, understated style.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79LF8tAVxVE

He sings with his heart and he lets the viewer in. He deserves a proper shot at the competition.
Wayfarers
10-11-2011
Originally Posted by Jem411:
“Visually, he is stunning.”

I said this on another post and was accused of being shallow but he is just the most amazing looking guy, he even stands out a mile in the M&S ad. More power to him, I hope he goes far regardless of X Factor.
donbon
10-11-2011
Originally Posted by Wayfarers:
“He can sing better than the others”

He's not nearly as good a vocalist as Amelia, compare their auditions/judges houses.

Originally Posted by Wayfarers:
“he hasn't been boned by one of the other contestants and sat blubbering on the footpath like a pink haired Jabba the Hutt (Amelia)”

That story was a load of rubbish invented by the Sun. Amelia denied it - they just had a few photos and tried to make something up.

Originally Posted by Wayfarers:
“and he's a bazillion times better looking than Jonjo.”

That's all he has going for him, and as usual, a 'nice boy' with good looks is popular with the bored housewives who post on DS

Originally Posted by Wayfarers:
“he's the only one who stands a chance of having a music career after this show ends.”

HAhaha
Green Goddess
10-11-2011
Well he has my vote, and was my fav from day one, so him back would be great. Sadly he was never given the air time that Frankie was given, was given a dire song to sing, and sat at the back of the stage looking very insignificant.

Lovely voice, one you will know on the radio, have listened to some you tubes people put on my thread regarding Vote for James they are really good, maybe someone can add them in here as well... Amelia has enough threads on here so why not another one for James, and yes he does stand out in the Ad and for all the right reasons not the wrong ones.
Wayfarers
10-11-2011
Originally Posted by donbon:
“That story was a load of rubbish invented by the Sun. Amelia denied it - they just had a few photos and tried to make something up.”

Well of course she'd frickin' deny it. She was like a fly on sh!te when Frankie was around. There's plenty of evidence to say she'd been meeting up with him after the after show parties, despite she getting the boot in week one. Amelia is to 'dignity' what fish are to dry land - impossible.
Dan-Bevis
10-11-2011
Can't say I rate what I heard at Judges House and the Lego House YT link at all. Sorry.
craftwerc
10-11-2011
Oh god, no. Anything but him. He's wetter than a January weekend in Bognor. If I never see his simpering countenance again it will be too soon.
odie8391
10-11-2011
He murdered his song on the first live show. Obviously overwhelmed by the pressure. Can't handle it.

Bring back 2 Shoes!!!!
Green Goddess
10-11-2011
Oh I do not take kindly to this bored housewife comment, get a life mate we are not all bored housewives... what a cheek.. shall we pigeon hole Amelias fans like that.. no we wont stoop that low.

James reminds me of James Morrison and Daniel Merriweather he is unique in that he has a unique voice he does not sound or even try to sound like anyone else, thats what I want not a carbon copy or worse a poor copy of someone elses voice.
mistyelle
10-11-2011
he is the one contestant that i thought cannot sing and was as dull as..
aliyah101
10-11-2011
Originally Posted by mistyelle:
“he is the one contestant that i thought cannot sing and was as dull as..”

You should check out some of his videos, he has an excellent high register and a very good falsetto.
craftwerc
10-11-2011
Originally Posted by aliyah101:
“You should check out some of his videos, he has an excellent high register and a very good falsetto.”

Just what we need: another bloke who sings like a little girl. Eurgh.
Green Goddess
10-11-2011
Originally Posted by Wayfarers:
“Well of course she'd frickin' deny it. She was like a fly on sh!te when Frankie was around. There's plenty of evidence to say she'd been meeting up with him after the after show parties, despite she getting the boot in week one. Amelia is to 'dignity' what fish are to dry land - impossible.”

Well good for you, air your opinions thats what sites should be about not all agreeing but not being nasty either. For me the girl looks right up Frankie's street so nothing said has surprised me on that score, even though I was not aware until today of it...

On James being poor on the first live show, I thought Amelia was dire to be honest with you ,and at least I can admit James was poor...
dogcatrabbit
10-11-2011
Don't be stupid everyone!

Seriously, XFUK is a joke at the moment, particularly compared to the US shows in terms of talent. You only need to read the US forums and see people mocking this show.

What we need is talent - James Michael is just mediocre and he was absolutely dreadful at Judges Houses and the Live show.

Gary Barlow, made a big mistake with Frankie, choosing him over someone far more talented (the guy who got to JH with Dannii the other year).

James is of the same ilk - weak tone and voice, absolutely no range - as a result he limited in every way. Sort of like Frankie and Janet.
Yeah_Jackie
10-11-2011
I suppose his return might make it seem that others are better singers than they actually are.
Green Goddess
10-11-2011
We have had worse singers on the show than James, hell Frankie was not a good singer and he got through did he not... I think James has a lovely voice, but we all have our opinions I think Amelia is a shouty out of tune singer and her last performance proved it.
donbon
10-11-2011
Originally Posted by Green Goddess:
“I think James has a lovely voice, but we all have our opinions I think Amelia is a shouty out of tune singer and her last performance proved it.”

Fair enough, we are all entitled to our opinions. I thought Amelia's performance on the 1st live show was quite weak too. (death slot, bad makeover, bad song for her) But I think that based on her judges houses performance she is capable of being very good.
Rick_J
10-11-2011
Good looking lad I give him that, but very wet as someone said above. Really not interested in someone who speaks his lyrics in native accent rather than singing them and has to wail about his life in a council estate and single mum with umpteen kids to gain sympathy.

We've had his type with Scott Bruton, Ethan Boroain (?sp) Rikki Loney and Austin Drage in the past, this is nothing new! Just because he wears a hat and is pretty does not make him cool and edgy
trac
10-11-2011
he is dull as dishwasher!!!! he'll become easilty forgotten!! we need somebody more exciting and explosive to bring this show back to life!!!

besides i dont think we really want another male winner!
Eve Elle
10-11-2011
The show needs someone with a heart and passion for music, not just some fame whore, the show needs JAMES!!!
Zone_Out
10-11-2011
i never took to him sorry!
Adrian01
10-11-2011
He's not very good at singing at all, mediocre compared to Janet and Marcus.
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