Exactly, people have to accept that Melanie is a goner, and never to return, i hope.

Sorry, but on vocal ability I personally would not have Melanie 4th of the girls. She is probably the most talented vocally, but her tone and expression may not be to everyone's taste. For example, to say Tamera is more talented vocally than Melanie is just ludicrous, have you heard Tamera's BC performance, and her JH's ain't too hot either. IMO.

I have, and she beats Melanie hands down without a doubt.

I don''t agree - Hannah has that extra something that transcends good looks and image. I couldn't care a less what she looks like, the girl has soul.

They could have a wildcard, jeref......

She deserved 4th place based on what I've seen. Reilly should have been there instead of Abi (that's my opinion)

It is not all about Vocals though especially on X Factor Tamera has the popstar look and voice and with work I can see her doing the best out of the girls . Melanie has a very bland voice and is simply not a popstar.

I would be more than happy if Tamera wins.

Whatever, I heard the BC recording, the end of which is horrendous, listen for yourself:

http://m.soundcloud.com/fribblet/x-f...mp-2013-tamera

If you think that's a good vocal (2:30 onwards is particularly bad) then we'll just agree to disagree.

THIS!! and thank you Maxine - you summed it up perfectly
Even though I do think Melanie has a decent voice....

Melanie has more than just a decent voice, she has versatility and her ability to perform any genre is impressive. It is for that reason I don't particularly rate Hannah or Abi but I do like Abi she's very quirky.

But I agree I can see Tamera is a popstar and she'll do well regardless, but the stars for me personally are Miss Dynamix.

Tamera and Hannah were streets clear - the only question was who would be the third choice. I probably rathered Melanie over abi BUT I can understand that Nicole went for abi because it would give her a more varied team. Melanie was good, but just not exceptional.

I would have put Melanie in instead of Tamera who I think is way overrated. Hannah would definatly have stayed

Hannah is like a Adele , Emeli Sande type singer where they sing the same sort of songs and everyone keeps talking about them and playing the song.

Both Melanie and Hannah are both good they have different voices so there's no point comparing the two.

If Hannah goes on to do as well as Adele and Emeli she will be the best X Factor contestant ever.

I think, with Tamera, its the "look" that people are sold on. Vocally she is decent but not great.

But then, I don't find the "look" of a 16 year old to be a selling point, that would be strange.

That I will totally disagree with....trust me if she did I tell you now that they would have already put her in the live shows. To me, I find her very one dimensional - that's why it didn't surprise me for failing for the 4th time. To me, Tamera has it all where Melanie lacks a lot of things

Do people never tire of these moronic, baiting, repetitive jokes, I mean get some imagination and post something different and inventive even witty.
If people object to these threads , why post in them at all.
The Op is entitled to their opinion. We all have differing tastes, one fans awesome is another's crap.

Now I like Hanna but I don't find her any better than Mel, she is different with a different style. and thats it. Mel is excellent in her own genre and own way.Cant people be different to your fave and still be good if they can sing decently.. I am looking forward to hearing Hanna in the live shows.

I'm only telling him to behave so what is your problem?

Thats because Tamera sings your kind of music , going by your services there. You like all the warbling and woohoo and R&b stuff, where it makes me want to block my ears.
So to me Tamera is a nono and going by her history a loose cannon.She has already messed up at bootcamp, how will she react under the tougher pressure of the live shows. I also think she will get full of herself very quickly going by newspaper clips I have seen on here.

I really do not think Hannah will even make the top 6, but Melanie stood a good chance of winning with her popularity an ability.

Let face it, Nichole chose wrong if she wanted to win.

She has handed it to Nicholas on a plate.

. We have heard the joke umpteen times and its still not funny.

That's my preference but I've not slated your preferences so what is your problem?

Frankly I don't give a damn and you are not funny either

You really do come across as quite a nasty person with your constant jibes. Or do you think you are being witty?