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Old 28-10-2012, 13:35
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Anyone keep track of how many times it was mentioned last night? By everyone including Robbie.
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Old 28-10-2012, 13:36
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its really starting to annoy me we dont care she's 16 anymore.
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Old 28-10-2012, 13:37
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It could prove detrimental, I really like her but am sick of hearing it said continually.
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Old 28-10-2012, 13:38
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Yes it is annoying, it was annoying when Frankie'd age kept being mentioned and does anyone remember " The Apprentice's "Stuart Baggs - The Brand" from a couple of years ago? He was only 21 didn't you know?
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Old 28-10-2012, 13:38
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She's 16.
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Old 28-10-2012, 13:39
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We KNOW!!!!!!!!
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Old 28-10-2012, 13:40
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It could prove detrimental, I really like her but am sick of hearing it said continually.
It reminds me of the Harry Enfield sketch... "And she's ONLY 22"
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Old 28-10-2012, 13:41
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I think - so what.

Michael Jackson was 10 when he had is first hit record, Little Jimmy Osmond about the same age when he had a No1 hit record, Destiny's Child were all 16 when they had their first major success, Stevie Wonder, Vanessa Paradis,. And we could go on...

It is nothing new. Perhaps it is the show and it's producers trying in vain to stay relevant .......
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Old 28-10-2012, 13:42
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To be fair, Ella is not the first contestant to have this, Diana had it, Janet had it, even Cher had it last year.

Heck Lucy this year is jumping on it "I'm only 21" it's probably mentioned a lot because Ella comes across as more mature than some of the much older acts!
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Old 28-10-2012, 13:42
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16 times.
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Old 28-10-2012, 13:45
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Heck Lucy this year is jumping on it "I'm only 21" !
*shrugs* 21 stone maybe.
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Old 28-10-2012, 13:47
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Anyone keep track of how many times it was mentioned last night? By everyone including Robbie.
IIRC it was 9 times in the VT before her performance...
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Old 28-10-2012, 13:48
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Gary's comment was the best on this. So what she is 16 honestly so what.
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Old 28-10-2012, 14:18
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Yes, you know but not everyone watches the show every week. Anyway, it is true and I don't understand why it bothers people on here so much. Anything just to have a go at Ella me thinks.
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Old 28-10-2012, 14:19
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To be fair, Ella is not the first contestant to have this, Diana had it, Janet had it, even Cher had it last year.

Heck Lucy this year is jumping on it "I'm only 21" it's probably mentioned a lot because Ella comes across as more mature than some of the much older acts!
I would like to say she comes across more mature than many on this forum but I won't
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Old 28-10-2012, 14:24
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I think she should perform Sam Cooke - Only Sixteen at some point.
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Old 28-10-2012, 14:29
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Yes, you know but not everyone watches the show every week. Anyway, it is true and I don't understand why it bothers people on here so much. Anything just to have a go at Ella me thinks.
I really like her, my fave of the girls but the reason I asked was why the judges keep bringing it up? I wouldn't have had a clue what her age is and no interest for that matter. Its like she has no personality or identity as far as the judges think and she's known as Ella the 16 year old. Give her some frickin' credit and enough with mentioning her age all the time.
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Old 28-10-2012, 14:30
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I think she should perform Sam Cooke - Only Sixteen at some point.
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Old 28-10-2012, 14:33
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I don't think she'd get the same in America as they have so many young singers even younger than 16 it wouldn't be a big deal there.
They say it to her a lot though lol. i think in almost every show it's been said.
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Old 28-10-2012, 14:37
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I don't think she'd get the same in America as they have so many young singers even younger than 16 it wouldn't be a big deal there.
They say it to her a lot though lol. i think in almost every show it's been said.
Agreed, by their standards she's probably way over the hill!



Also agreed, this "she's only 16," mantra is starting to grate..yep, we get it, we're impressed, now, let the singing do the talking.....well, singing.....whatever...

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Old 28-10-2012, 14:40
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I really like her, my fave of the girls but the reason I asked was why the judges keep bringing it up? I wouldn't have had a clue what her age is and no interest for that matter. Its like she has no personality or identity as far as the judges think and she's known as Ella the 16 year old. Give her some frickin' credit and enough with mentioning her age all the time.
It does only seem to be a problem with DS though, noone I know who watches ever mentions it.
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Old 28-10-2012, 14:46
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She's only 16 and she's inspirational and brave....course we've got 17 year olds with guns in Afghanistan but hey ho
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Old 28-10-2012, 14:52
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Anyone keep track of how many times it was mentioned last night? By everyone including Robbie.
I counted five times in the VT.


She says when it's not even relevant "I'm the youngest in the competition, but I'm having so much fun," What has her age got to do with it? It's bordering on ridiculous.

I think she should perform Sam Cooke - Only Sixteen at some point.


Or What's my Age Again - Blink 182, then in the judges comments they can remind us...again.
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Old 28-10-2012, 14:55
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She's only 16 and she's inspirational and brave....course we've got 17 year olds with guns in Afghanistan but hey ho
Indeed, very worrying.
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Old 28-10-2012, 14:58
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I'll be honest, I actually find pretty funny, as it does remind me of a comedy sketch.
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