[EndOfSanity]

Hello and welcome back to The X Factor: Back To Basics!

It's been a while since we had a show of Back To Basics because of deadlines not being met and things like that, but we're back on track now and ready for the first live show.

Last time on Back To Basics, the judges whittled their 8 acts down to only 3 after hearing what the rest of the panel had to say about their acts. They have each picked 3 acts they think they could win the show with, but first they'll have to make it through 9 weeks of live shows, this being the first!

Today, the top 12 will sing for the public vote for the first time. Each contestant will perform one song, and after all 12 acts have performed the lines will open and you, the DS public, will be able to save your favourites from the horrible sing-off that the bottom 2 acts will have to compete in. After the bottom 2 is revealed, the 2 acts in there must perform a second song in order to get the judges' favour, as the panel will have the deciding vote in which one of these bottom 2 acts makes it through and which one does not. In the event of a 2-2 split vote, we will revert to the earlier public vote, also known as a deadlock-situation.

Is that all clear ladies and gentlemen? All right, give a warm welcome to the four judges of Back To Basics.
Theme tune: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKq29mRkEHo

Soppyfan and the GIRLS
Amelia Lily
Sophie Habibis
Stacey Solomon

pothuthic and the OVERS
Goldie Cheung
Sami Brookes
Wagner

Vister and the BOYS
Leon Jackson
Marcus Collins
Matt Cardle

and Kuda_Kunaka's temporary replacement: jackel1234 with the GROUPS
Kandy Rain
Miss Frank
The Risk

The theme is: 'UK Number Ones', so expect plenty of mainstream songs! There's hardly anybody who doesn't know all of these songs!

Judges, are you all here and ready to roll?

[jackel1234]

Yep I'm ready

[Soppyfan]

Hey everyone, I'm calling from Northern Ireland and feeling great to be apart of the show still.

[jackel1234]

Just listened to the theme tune and I'm loving it!

[EndOfSanity]

All right, both pothuthic and Vister seem to be offline, so I guess they'll have to catch up later as we're starting right now!

Up first is one of Vister's boys, and he's about to tackle a song by former X Factor judge Cheryl Cole. Please give it up for Leon Jackson singing 'Call My Name'!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYT6rbxNn30

[pothuthic]

I'm back!

[EndOfSanity]

Originally Posted by pothuthic

I'm back!

Great, you can immediately jump in and start commenting.

[pothuthic]

Originally Posted by EndOfSanity

All right, both pothuthic and Vister seem to be offline, so I guess they'll have to catch up later as we're starting right now!

Up first is one of Vister's boys, and he's about to tackle a song by former X Factor judge Cheryl Cole. Please give it up for Leon Jackson singing 'Call My Name'!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYT6rbxNn30

LEON -

Not what I expected tonight tbh, I didn't get the choice tonight myself, it's a great song by Cheryl but I don't think it really suits you, but hey wait Til Wagner and Goldies :O

[Soppyfan]

Leon Jackson

Welcome to the live shows Leon, I think is it quite a challenge to go up first. I 'm not sure if that was the right song choice for you. There are a few hits and some songs that I think would've done you much better. There is a long way to go but I think you're gonna need the votes.

[EndOfSanity]

Also, constructive criticism please. At least 2 lines of text should be enough.

[jackel1234]

Vister... I'm trying to figure out what you were thinking when you gave Leon this song. The song doesn't suit his vocals at all. Leon should be singing swing, jazz and big band numbers. I mean if this was an acoustic version of the song it would've suited him slightly more but it still wouldn't of worked. Sorry but this is not a good start for the boys.

[EndOfSanity]

Some painful comments for Leon and his mentor, will they avoid the bottom 2 tonight?

Up next we have one of the groups, originally mentored by Kuda_Kunaka, but because he's having a great time somewhere in Northern Ireland at a camping at the moment our independent judge jackel1234 has kindly agreed to step in for him. Will that work to the advantage of the groups? Let's find out while Miss Frank sing Only Girl (In The World) by Rihanna!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa14VNsdSYM

[pothuthic]

MISS FRANK

Hey girls! Welcome to the lives! That was a really good choice, you proved to everyone who was who there! I think you have a bright future ahead of you like that! I thought your mentor picked a great song which fitted your range! WELL DONE!

[jackel1234]

Great choice by Kuda tonight. I really like how it showed what style you girls are trying to aim for and in a little way you sort of remind me of Stooshe. If I had to criticise anything I would just say that I would like to hear some harmonies in your songs but that was still a fantastic first choice.

[EndOfSanity]

Soppyfan just PMed me that something has come up for him, but I have his comments so I will post them for him.

Anyway, the next act is the first of Soppyfan's girls. After the two uptempo songs we've had, let's change the pace with a nice slow song shall we? Here's Stacey Solomon singing 'Songbird' by Eva Cassidy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJFmM2gGhqY

[EndOfSanity]

Miss Frank

Hey girls, that was a very good choice of song. You've been apart of a few games as of late, but I think it's always good to see you perform. I reckon there is a lot of improvement that can be done and I'm sure you'll be back next week.

Stacey Solomon

Alright my girl, that was a very beautiful performance, I knew I saw something special when I gave you that song. Your voice and your personality mix so well together, well done my girl. Hope to see you back again.

[jackel1234]

This was a brilliant choice by Soppyfan and I'm so happy you sang that song as it one of my personal favourites. I believe it show a great soft side to your vocal ability which is great to see but personally I would love to see you belt out a song next week just to show off your powerhouse vocals.

[EndOfSanity]

Poth, could we speed up a little bit? I'd like to attend the NEXFG results later tonight too...

[jackel1234]

I think poth's gone offline

[EndOfSanity]

Well he can catch up later as well in that case, it seems it's just the two of us then.

The next act is one of Poth's crazy overs. Please fasten your seat belts, here's WAGNER singing 'My Life Would Suck Without You' by Kelly Clarkson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRM70Jw7F4M

Staging:

Spoiler

Wagner is in a school girl uniform and is sitting in an exam

Wagner is lookin at his teacher who is Carole Vincent from Big Brother singing about his life sucking without him

He then picks her up and puts her in a glass case not wanting to lose her.

Gary Barlow comes on stage Looking for Carol and tries to steal her but Wagner soon comes to her rescue and launches Gary into the audience.

Then Carol and Wagner kiss and They live happy ever after.

The End.

[pothuthic]

My iPad went off

[jackel1234]

I have no words for this, the song doesn't suit you at all Wagner and it makes me want to scream because you've got a pretty good tenor voice.... but with all the staging and with you dressed as a school girl with Barlow on stage with you and launching him off stage... its just bonkers and good... Vocally average, really want to hear you do an operatic ballad sometime in the contest though

[EndOfSanity]

Wagner

Never in my judging or hosting career would I have expected you to sing that one. It was undeniably entertaining but it wasn't for the right reasons, if you're back here, it'll be a miracle. Thank you for making my day though, LOL.

[EndOfSanity]

Originally Posted by pothuthic

My iPad went off

Ah, that explains a lot, can you continue commenting?

[pothuthic]

Originally Posted by EndOfSanity

Soppyfan just PMed me that something has come up for him, but I have his comments so I will post them for him.

Anyway, the next act is the first of Soppyfan's girls. After the two uptempo songs we've had, let's change the pace with a nice slow song shall we? Here's Stacey Solomon singing 'Songbird' by Eva Cassidy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJFmM2gGhqY

Stacey thanks for cheering me up! I've been Ill all week and your voice is just perfect and helps me! WD

Originally Posted by EndOfSanity

Well he can catch up later as well in that case, it seems it's just the two of us then.

The next act is one of Poth's crazy overs. Please fasten your seat belts, here's WAGNER singing 'My Life Would Suck Without You' by Kelly Clarkson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRM70Jw7F4M

Staging:

Spoiler

Wagner is in a school girl uniform and is sitting in an exam

Wagner is lookin at his teacher who is Carole Vincent from Big Brother singing about his life sucking without him

He then picks her up and puts her in a glass case not wanting to lose her.

Gary Barlow comes on stage Looking for Carol and tries to steal her but Wagner soon comes to her rescue and launches Gary into the audience.

Then Carol and Wagner kiss and They live happy ever after.

The End.

WAGNER
that was possibly the second wackiest performance I've seen you do after I believe I can fly! That was amusing and you were really funny, I never ever ever wanna see you dress as a school girl again. Bit wait Til next week. I have something BIG planned for you!