He's on voice rest:

Andrea Faustini @AndreaFaustini1 · 4h 4 hours ago
VOICE REST SUCKS! Excited for the semifinals 🙈 #TheXFactor #yeaaah http://instagram.com/p/wO5MOeSZlG/

Andrea Faustini @AndreaFaustini1 · 3h 3 hours ago
Loving my new babies 😍 Thank you so much @jdsportsfashion #fangirling http://instagram.com/p/wO7U85yZki/

Thinking Andrea will do o holy night total justice. Not sure about wrecking ball but maybe it's cos I don't like the song

Anyways I think he is a star so will be fine

So Andrea's been ill this week? Lets hope all goes well tomorrow Fanstinis. I'm all set to go voting crazy.

Dear god how adorable was Andrea on Chattyman, just when you think you can't love him anymore lol!!

Loved the way he knocked back the Bacardi Breezzzza when they showed him as a teenager

Oh my gosh it was sooo sweet! He really shone and Alan certainly spoke to Andrea the most! I've always said Andrea has great comic timing! Funny, sweet, warm, charming and talented, that's our Andrea!

Wasn't it sweet how he held Lauren's hand as he lead her down the steps! What a gentleman.
Now I want a Bacardi Breezzzza

If any Fanstinis out there have missed it catch up on +1 or 4OD! It's worth it!

Hope his voice is all good for tomorrow. I like his 2 songs. At least one is modern. I'll be voting like mad as well.



He's such a sweetie! He always manages to put a smile on my face. Keith Lemon should invite him onto Celebrity Juice one day. He's been a big fan of his since auditions although Andrea has no idea who he is. If he goes on there he won't know what's hit him. Hopefully Keith would go gentle on him.

I think he would make a great presenter as well (although I would prefer for him to make it as a singer obviously )

His sweetness knows no bounds..

I would love this too but would be very worried for Andrea lol

For anyone worried about Wrecking Ball, here is a great version by James Arthur which I think Andrea is more likely to do, and which he would do brilliantly (of course):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHKpXAPTVNU

P.S. Apparently he's feeling a bit better now - fingers crossed for tomorrow. Bracing myself for the phone bill after the next couple of weeks

I'm not usually a fan of James Arthur but that was really good. I've actually always really liked Wrecking Ball, despite the daft video. Earlier I told my mum what he was singing, and she said 'Well as long as he doesn't come out naked on a wrecking ball it should be good.'

Seriously I think choosing these contemporary songs will really help him. I think the reason he started slipping in the votes were his song choices were quite samey and dated and people were still thinking he was going to win and was safe anyway. I didn't find the older stuff a problem but these are songs the average X Factor viewer aren't going to enjoy as much as something fresh from the charts. We saw how well Chandelier did this week on itunes. I really think Wrecking Ball is another smart move.

And 'Oh Holy Night' Is a really lovely choice. It shows off his voice and has that Gospel hymn vibe like that beautiful duet he did years ago 'His Eye is On The Sparrow'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO7iXKca_rs

I really hope he's ok! He seemed alright on Chatty Man but who knows when that was filmed. You guys are awesome spending all this money on Andrea! I'll do my bit again this weekend too. X

By the way, I found this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVyuqY-CT98
Not sure but it claims to be Andrea's first TV appearance

That's the first thing I Thought! He seems a natural, he was the same on loose women too As JazzyJaney said he seems to have great comic timing, he's Funny, sweet, warm, charming.

Regarding the songs, I initially wasn't sure at all with the xmas theme switch & still not sure but think O Holy Night will suit his vocals, after listening to James Arthurs Wrecking Ball I actually fancy Andrea to really deliver with that one.

Andrea Faustini retweeted
Alan Carr Chatty Man @chattyman · 7h 7 hours ago
YES YES YES! We do want to see you sing in Italian tonight @andreafaustini1!! Sam x #chattyman #TheXFactor

Andrea Faustini @AndreaFaustini1 · 6h 6 hours ago
Thank you @chattyman for having us! I absolutely LOVE it! #AhAhAhAmazing 😂

Andrea was excellent last night on chatty man....replaying the show again! ! He has great comic timing, really played up to Alans jokes and come over really well. ..Fleur did too

Gold suit = giant Ferrero Rocher

Ha, ha, ha amazing! ! Classic

Will always love this Italian cuddly bear!!!

In case anyone missed this yesterday - Day 5 of OK! Magazine's Celebmas advent calendar: Andrea Faustini (video)

http://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/a...ndrea-faustini

Oh that was lovely! Thanks for finding that! He should have said Simon doesn't deserve the presents! But Andrea is way too nice for that!

I completely agree. Whatever happens tomorrow I know we'll always stick around and support Andrea! I know it's a cliche but I truly think this is just the beginning for him.

Have you seen this on the charts/sales thread?

iTunes Chart Update:

#1 & #28 Union J, You Got It All
#8 Olly Murs, Wrapped Up
#11 Ella Henderson, Yours
#13 One Direction, Steal My Girl
#22 One Direction, Night Changes
#26 Stereo Kicks, Run
#29 Cheryl, I Don't Care
#37 Andrea Faustini, Chandelier

Stereo Kicks doing surprisingly well and it's nice to see Andrea there too

Really great news! It was actually the fact that Stereo Kicks did so well on itunes that made me convinced Andrea was toast last week, but I'm so happy things worked out and if he goes home tomorrow it's certainly not a disaster. They are great chart results for him, I have a feeling Simon will have woken up and smelled the coffee after this, or perhaps the money would be more apt.
Lets hope Wrecking Ball can emulate Chandelier's chart success!

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/...oXGJEhyGaUgtRc

This has appeared... It's a little bit thrown together! But anything christmassy with Andrea is alright in my book.

Thanks for that I wonder if it will appear on Xtra Factor?

The article says:


So it looks like Andrea might have chosen Wrecking Ball himself?

Cool, so I'm guessing this is the unplugged theme? Or did they just drop both themes.
Anyway see you all after the show Fanstinis! X

I'm both excited and nervous about tonight - I hope Simon gives a positive feedback But no comment like 'there's no doubt you'll be here next week' making people think he's safe - look what happened last time

Hi Fanstinis,

Well Andrea gave that everything! They were two amazing performances and I think what ever happens he can be proud. But I must ask...anyone who is holding out to wait to vote for the Andrea in the finals, please use your votes tonight. There is a bottom two tomorrow and to have a good chance Andrea will need to be in the top two of the vote. I don't want anyone spending more than they can afford but please if you can vote, then vote for Andrea. Thank you very much Fanstinis. X