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So bland, yet she's the most discussed act this year... Adds up, that does.
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Yes, because Wagner and the like have so much star quality.
Shall we go through the entire list of finalists and see how many of them had star quality? What's that? You can't be bothered? Why's that? Oh, yes, it's because there's SO many acts that have lacked "star quality" that have made the live shows that we'd be here all night. Star quality has sod all to do with her not going through, it's never bothered them before - half of the winners lack it! Although, I don't agree with the opening post, either. I don't believe that the reason she didn't get through is because there's another chosen one or anything like that, it's simply because the show loves the drama of it all and they thought axing Melanie would create the most drama out of her category. |
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Yes, because Wagner and the like have so much star quality.
Shall we go through the entire list of finalists and see how many of them had star quality? What's that? You can't be bothered? Why's that? Oh, yes, it's because there's SO many acts that have lacked "star quality" that have made the live shows that we'd be here all night. Star quality has sod all to do with her not going through, it's never bothered them before - half of the winners lack it! Although, I don't agree with the opening post, either. I don't believe that the reason she didn't get through is because there's another chosen one or anything like that, it's simply because the show loves the drama of it all and they thought axing Melanie would create the most drama out of her category. ![]() This a cliched excuse people are using to excuse their fav being picked over better singers. Jedward Imo had charisma, which is why they are still going but they were poor singers. Remember what dani and Simon said to them and I quote " This a singing contest" if so why were poor singers picked for the final. Yep so they could be ridiculed and for entertainment. The xfactor is not about singing. or the best vocalists would be picked.Nicole clearly said Melanie was the best vocalist with the best range. |
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It was the same with Jade Richards when Cheryl chose Katie and Cher over her but is anyone talking about her this year? Nope because we can all see she hasn't got it. The public are fickle and Melanie will be forgotten about pretty soon
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I can't deny Tameras star quality. She has somethjf special. But I also can't help but dislike her.
But I agree Eurostar, they can't criticize her voice, so they go for the "lacking star quaintly" angle. Luckily she wasn't fat, because perhaps that would be why she shouldn't have gone through. |
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Different year, it was Gamu
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Different year, it was Gamu
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Having seen Melanie perform live, I can say there was nothing about her on stage that impressed me, nothing wrong about her singing but nothing special either, and no performance.
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I agree that Tamera is the likeliest winner as she has the potential to be a true star. However, I don't buy your conspiracy theory. Hannah is a much greater threat to Tamera and a tougher opponent than Melanie would have been.
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Having seen Melanie perform live, I can say there was nothing about her on stage that impressed me, nothing wrong about her singing but nothing special either, and no performance.
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I have no idea why some forumers are obsessed with her, but you should notice that it is the same few that are hailing her as amazing.
Besides, my post was clearly my opinion and not fact... Besides, read above. 33% of The Mirror readers support Melanie, too - so it's not just a handful of posters on here. No doubt you've convinced yourself that we're all the same people, though Quote:
It's because she wasn't good enough. Sorry, but if she didn't have the "I've tried 10 times" backstory and edit, I just wouldn't have remembered her. She is so unremarkable and she was in a tough category. There wasn't much reason for Nicole to pick her when there were more than 3 other girls who were stronger and more polished than her. This show isn't a charity.
Say what you want about Wagner and most of the other contestants, but most of them at least had a distinctive look. Melanie is so plain and boring, she fades into the background and every performance seems like a struggle for her to keep people interested. Her vocals are nothing special, she shouldn't have sung Run as the Leona comparisons didn't help her. She just comes off as missing something. She's tried so many times, and it hasn't worked. She needs to pursue other avenues because I just don't think this is right for her. Series five alone had Daniel, Scott, Eoghan, Girlband and Bad Lashes. Some would even include Austin. That's 50% that lacked in star quality/filler acts. The list is endless, but like I said, we'd be here all night. The bit in bold is just pure nonsense. If she was so bland and lacked so much star quality, then why not just use her as a filler act like they do with the majority of the acts in the live shows every year? The reason is, they knew if they took her any further, they risked her winning. They obviously didn't want her to win this year, for whatever reason, and that's fair enough. I just find it laughable that people claim it's because she lacked star quality, when that's never ever mattered before on this show. |
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The X Factor 2013: Melanie McCabe fans vent anger on Twitter as she is sent home | http://metro.co.uk/2013/10/06/the-x-...osion-4136641/ via @MetroUK
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Ah thank you for correcting me.. Now Gamu had something special about her
I hope she's given up on her dream. Rejection from this show means you'll never make it |
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The bit in bold is just pure nonsense. If she was so bland and lacked so much star quality, then why not just use her as a filler act like they do with the majority of the acts in the live shows every year? The reason is, they knew if they took her any further, they risked her winning. They obviously didn't want her to win this year, for whatever reason, and that's fair enough. I just find it laughable that people claim it's because she lacked star quality, when that's never ever mattered before on this show.
This year, the girls category was just extremely strong. I think Relley was better than Melanie, but she didn't make it either. Melanie has just had a combination of bad luck and not having enough star quality. Sorry, but if she was memorable enough, she may have got through. She has a decent voice, but there's nothing else there, I haven't seen any personality from her at all throughout her time on the show. |
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And the metro readers also agree she should have made it.
To me, it's clear Melanie's fans are without a doubt the most passionate. And it's passionate fans who vote. |
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And the metro readers also agree she should have made it.
To me, it's clear Melanie's fans are without a doubt the most passionate. And it's passionate fans who vote. |
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You can't compare this to other seasons as the talent levels fluctuate all the time. She would have walked into the 2007 live shows for example, but I don't think she would have made it past Bootcamp in 2008. The circumstances change, and the show changes. It's nowhere near as bad as what happened to Gamu in 2010, where things were obviously fixed for Katie and her Sony deal to get through to the live shows.
This year, the girls category was just extremely strong. I think Relley was better than Melanie, but she didn't make it either. Melanie has just had a combination of bad luck and not having enough star quality. Sorry, but if she was memorable enough, she may have got through. She has a decent voice, but there's nothing else there, I haven't seen any personality from her at all throughout her time on the show. I disagree that the category was/is strong. I actually only rated Melanie, but surprisingly, I thought Jade performed best tonight. Who's to say whether she's memorable or not? You may not personally remember her, but she was top of my list this year. It's subjective. At the end of the day, we're never going to know why she was axed. Was she boring? Was it because she lacked star quality? Was it because she was a threat to win? Was it just to create headlines and drama? None of us will ever know so it's pointless arguing over it - it's best just to draw our own conclusions, I guess. |
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the girl can sing but thats not enough, its about the x factor, to me she didn't have anything past a good voice, i actually enjoyed her singing more when i couldn't see her
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the girl can sing but thats not enough, its about the x factor, to me she didn't have anything past a good voice, i actually enjoyed her singing more when i couldn't see her
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And the three girls who went through all have the 'x factor' I take it?
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Tamera, in a word.
I believe she is their plan A right now, assuming more stories of drugs and bullying don't continue to plague her. As much as I dislike her, you must all be able to see the potential with this girl, they've got their first real shot at a huge international, Beyoncé style star with her. Abi and Hannah are gonna be a piece of cake to get out when they're ready to be disposed of. Abi, just like Janet, will be hyped and then dropped like a sack of spuds. Melanie however, is Irish and wouldn't be so easy to dispose of. I truly believe that if she had made the finals, she'd have had a good shot of winning. The Irish vote is strong. The English vote would be split among the contestants, including Melanie. She's also incredibly pretty and has a fantastic voice, that we've not even heard a fraction of its potential. No doubt the haters are going to say my theory is ridiculous, but mark my words, Tamera will win, assuming no more bad press. Not a 'hater' and I think Tamera has a good chance of winning because she is a fabulous singer. I DO think your theory is ridiculous however. What I take issue with is that you assume that the X Factor is like the world cup in football and that everybody votes for their own 'nation'. Utter tosh and insulting. I'm Irish, yet I (believe it or not), support whoever I think is the best singer. They could be black, white,yellow, brown, Muslim, Catholic Protestant, Buddhist, Jewish etc etc etc , and from any part of the UK including Scotland Ireland and Wales as well as England. And I think I speak for the majority of people. And if the Irish vote is so 'strong'...why haven't any of the Irish contestants won BB?? I certainly haven't voted for any of them either.
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Who knows, but they all gave better performances than than Melanie. As did Jade and Relly, come to think of it.
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Twitter statuses about Melanie McCabe - Twitter.WhoTalking.com http://twitter.whotalking.com/topic/Melanie+McCabe
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Who knows, but they all gave better performances than than Melanie. As did Jade and Relly, come to think of it.
Nicole clearly said Melanie had the best range and voice. |
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Actually, Twitter has been streaming with support for her all night.
That link shows the top tweets first, made by people trying to be funny. But in actual fact almost all the regular tweets have been of support. Melanie was trending before and after her exit. She's been very popular this year. |
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