Loved his first audition but he was singing notes that weren't in the same key as the song, why did the judges love it?

I really liked it

To be honest though the judges were not going to critique him after his anxiety problems before coming on. They had to lap it up and love him and praise him even if they thought otherwise!

It was awful. All over the place. Too many vocal gymnastics that butchered any melody. He can clearly sing but seemingly can't actually carry a tune.

This is the 3rd performance of his i havent liked! Definitely all hype

I hate all that warbling, just sing the bloody song!

Definately too many vocal gymnastics. Pity because he has a decent voice.

I really hate his style of singing.

Awful. But he's a 'chosen one' so they still have to push him as though he did well.

He was crap. Don't see the point of someone who to date has sung well once on a song he has obviously practised a thousand times. If he is crappy at judges houses and stills gets through then I think this year is beyond a joke.

I liked the beginning of the song but the end he tried to do too much. There is nothing wrong with melisima but when you overdoe it...

He is very camp

Don't forget some people haven't even managed a performance at the judges houses and have still got through to the lives...yes you Cher Lloyd and the Weasel woman!!

Disagree OP, he made it his own.

Happy to see him get through to lives

I love the guy, but as a singer he must try and respect the melody as well as add something of himeself to 'own' the song.

I felt for him because of his nerves, but when he gets through - I'm sure he will - he must be told to at least stick to some of the vocal - otherwise each song will sound the same and may as well sing the scales every week.

His initial audition was great, but that's all that's carried him through to this point, everything since has been poor.

Its Janet "i gave a great audition but was actually quite shit and completely out of my depth" Devlin all over again

Loved it...glad he's through, will make it a LIVE show worth watching now!!

Nope just dont get him. He's in the cry baby Maloney camp as far as I'm concerned. I already cringe when he comes on screen, wondering if he's about to lose the plot.

It's a bit risky putting someone through on the basis of a great first audition, and then ignoring everything else they do in the meantime.

He is the best male singer in the competition.

The judges/producers has obviously been checking out his youtube vids, like I have!! LOL

I have an ambivalent point of view over the performance, his vocal range may indeed be innately tremendous, but I completely agree with the comments so far that are referring to the vocal gymnastics. He needs to refrain from over-singing the melodies of a song that's not big enough for him, otherwise the public may be given the impression that his style and aptitude of singing is too sharp.

Totally agree. Was a shame.

He's a one note wonder and I don't like his singing.

If he gets last 12 when will he sing each week?

When he is ready I guess

He is without a doubt the best singer this year. His voice is actually beautiful- vocal gymnastics or not! He's my winner already )