Yes, I can't wait to read that book. Has it been interesting so far? And I agree about not wanting to watch next year. This really is the end for me with X Factor. I'm here with Andrea till the end as you say. It's all gonna be alright though Fanstinis.

Perhaps we can show Andrea some support? Anyone know anything about a fan mail address? I'd love to send him some words of encouragement. Bless his heart.

I feel pretty much the same, I'm invested in Andrea too but same as you I will not be watching this next year!
It winds me up to much lol

Havent finished it yet but the book pretty much confirms what we suspect about the manipulations on the show and the horrible dirty tactics they use.
Yes would love to do that as well, really am gutted for him. If he genuinely wasnt good enough it wouldnt be so bad, but he has so obviously been thrown under the bus, they should nurture his talent.

Andrea seemed so sad Poor thing!

Haven't had a chance to see him on Xtra Factor, I'll watch in the morning. Poor thing. I've posted about fan mail addresses, I really feel impassioned to write and tell him how amazing I think he is.

On a side note, when will we know about Jukebox choices? I'm so excited for 'Heartless'. We've gotta stay positive!
I'd just love to see him belt that out! Imagine it...he comes out singing

'You wait a couple months, then you gonna see,
You'll never find nobody better than me.'

Damn right Andrea Damn right.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co0tTeuUVhU Kanye Original
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLf-ZjWiiaY The Fray's excellent cover (This would be the Andrea version I think)

Really hope he gets Heartless! It could be a big moment!

That's interesting, I'll definitely buy that book this week. Number 1 in the book charts...The tide has turned on the X Factor. Millions are turning over. That's unfortunately probably why Andrea ended up as he did tonight.

But the journey continues for Andrea, not winning was always going to be the best option for him. It's sad as you say, because as somebody who has watched the show ever since it began, he really is the only contestant who I can say really say does have 'The X Factor'.

He doesn't want to be tied down to Simon, he drops everyone anyway. Two songs will be great. Mel loves him (I really believe that) and I also really believe things will work out for Andrea. Come what may.

If I can find any fan Mail addresses I'll post them here.
Goodnight Fanstinis and don't forget the Jukebox vote X

https://www.facebook.com/groups/454939967977691/

Don't know if any of you are members of this group on here, but we all need to come together

Sorry I'm not on FB. But if anything interesting is posted let me know.

So, guys Andrea's Jukebox is 'Hero' Mariah Carey. Not really the result most of us wanted but lets try not to worry...perhaps Mel could make 'Heartless' his other choice. She doesn't mind breaking the rules. Whatever happens I'm sure the other choice will be very innovative and perhaps it wasn't best to completely throw him out of his comfort zone for both songs.

Regarding Fan Mail, I send him a little letter this afternoon, along with a drawing I had been working on, and my lucky Pug headscarf. I really felt like giving him a boost, in the end I went for this address:

Andrea Faustini
c/o The X Factor
Fountain Studios
128 Wembley Park Drive
Wembley
HA9 8HP
UK

I don't know if it will get there but, in the unlikely event I do get a reply, I'll let you all know.

I know I advised steering clear of some of the threads picking on Andrea but damn it's hard to watch/read some of the nonsense being posted and not react!

I'm finding myself getting sucked in and replying with like for like
Not good.

And what's going on with Andreas song choice "Hero!" I know he's got a second song but seriously! He is soooo being set up!

Yes I know can't help myself either
It is what it is, i'm sure Andrea will smash it but I fear the damage has already been done.

I so hope with all my heart Andrea is successful after all of this without any help from that Tw*t Simona Cowells
.

My concern is not so much that the damage has been done but rather that it appears to be carrying on with another samey song.

There's some moronic people on this forum, that's for sure! Haha!

lol indeed there is

Yes I know, will be interesting to see what the other choice is.

I wonder what has changed so much, I know SC has been gunning for him,but has always said he was a fan and was apologising to him last week , now this week seemed to be holding Andrea in contempt. Wonder whether something has gone on behind the scenes..

I think it was to do with Mel really. Simon hates Mel because Mel hates the deception and will not follow Simon. Well I think she was really trying to tow the party line these last couple of weeks, for Andrea and possibly her job's sake.

This Sunday, however she threw all rules out the window and either it's normal protocol to tell the judges how the voting is going Sunday afternoon or she was clever and managed to get someone to tell her, I think the latter.
Remember Simon's comment to Dermot when referring to what Simon said the previous night about liking everyone and not wanting anyone to leave. It was something along the lines of 'Well I've changed my mind now and there is someone I want to leave tonight.' I believe this was directed firmly at Mel. No doubt Simon was furious at what she'd done.

I believe she told Andrea that afternoon... He was composed and not at all shocked, merely resigned, as he said, 'I wasn't shocked.' Andrea just can't lie, bless him. I think Simon would have hated a contestant getting a tip-off even more.

Then her not being on stage with Andrea right away was a dead give away. She even confirmed it on Xtra Factor. As we know there was no time for drawn out dressing room fights in between the vote call outs. This must have taken place earlier. Also the whole judges thing on Xtra Factor, it wasn't the usual play acting. Mel was seriously going at Simon. This is really getting nasty in my opinion.

Unfortunately Mel has partly caused this. But only because she was trying to stand up for a just competition. I'm not having a go at Fleur, and god knows I wouldn't post this on the main board, but Fleur was miming in the first weeks and Mel couldn't let it pass. Of course Stereo Kicks mime their harmonies and 1D went through the whole damn show miming. It's not fair, but then neither is the music industry or life come to that. Mel perhaps should have done what she was told and kept quiet. But this could have happened anyway. Simon doesn't see Andrea as marketable. Well fine, his loss, because SYCO music is an X Factor graveyard, look through it here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syco_Music#Former_artists
Even his 'beloved' Leona Lewis has been dropped. The man doesn't know the meaning of loyalty. Most acts are given one album full of covers, then dropped to make way for the next lot. He's not interested in nurturing talent just making money and TV shows.

Anyway, sorry for the long rant guys. As for the jukebox song, well, It's not so bad, I'm sure the other choice will really be something different. And don't forget we are now in quarter finals, I think casual viewers will be inspired to pick up the phone for Andrea after last week. I really think Mel will rally around him. Maybe I'm just getting carried anyway, but I really think she has a mother and son type bond with Andrea. It'll all work out.

I just love your optimism

Dont think you are far off the mark there to be honest, something definately was going on Sunday. Totally agree about Fleur as well, even Saturday it seemed mostly backing singers you wasnt really hearing her voice mostly.

Just seen some pictures of Andrea finding out his song and he seems genuinely happy about it so hey if hes happy I'm happy lol. I

The only thing I can think of is he's not playing the "x factor game" same as Paul didn't.
One could argue there is an oddity about the way he presents himself (clothing and maybe even the beard).
It's a shallow view that unfortunately I suspect a lot of people have.
Because of it, I don't think he's doing himself any favours with the public, at least the public in mass, I do feel that if the beard went along with dressing "normally" he would gain a lot of fans who would pay attention to his singing rather than what he's wearing/looks like.
Image unfortunately does matter, we really do live in a shallow world!

Knowing how Simon operates, it is possible that Simon has tried to change his Image, Andrea refused and the bus treatment started!
If that's what's happening then kudos to Andrea for not being a puppet!
On the other hand I'm not enjoying the bus treatment and would actually like to see him shaven dressed "normally" if that's what it takes?

Yes I totally get where you are coming from, but for me that is his essence and what I love about him, he isn't a clone, he is unique. But you know, I want him to succeed and like you say if that what it takes...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu-dx8PM0b4

Kind of a catch 22, damned if you do damned if you don't!

I could be and probably am way off the mark, who knows what's going on, something is!
You know what's really frustrating? We know that SYCO is bad for Andrea yet here we are willing him on to victory lol

Same as above, damned if you do damned if you don't! lol

I made a comment regarding Fleur on a thread saying something like regardless of who wins, SYCO's puppet (Fleur) will have short success at best, she will be chewed up and spat out rather quickly in the real world!

Now obviously I was wound up over Andrea and all the crap that's being spouted all over these threads! lol

That said. my thinking was exactly what's highlighted in your post.
1) SYCO's credibility in the music industry is dying a death with the public and I expect with musicians too.
2) For all the hype, Fleur is mediocre at best.
3) Knowing that Fleur is yet another SYCO puppet is not likely to entice people to spend money on her. quite the opposite.
I find the amount of people that keep bringing her all round performance into the argument laughable, laughable because for every performance we see we HEAR it a 100 times or more, we hear music generally not see it!!

Anyway enough with Fleur clogging up Andreas sanctum
I presume we get to hear Andreas second song choice on Friday as per usual?

I agree with all your points regarding Fleur, all I think of when I see her is she hasn't even got half the talent or potential of Alexandra Burke or Leona Lewis, and SYCO threw them both on the scrap heap eventually.

SYCO is the only label that publicly humiliates artists by announcing to the press they've been dropped. Stamping an artist with a failure label, meaning their chances of getting another deal has just plummeted.

Andrea doesn't need a SYCO deal, he's probably come to that conclusion himself. We'll get him as far as we possibly can (lets hope the final) but he doesn't need this X Factor crowd. With celebrities singing his praises every day something will be offered to him, I'm sure of it.

Update Fanstinis. Good news!

Andrea was just on Loose Women! Great bit of PR for him. I'm gonna watch on plus one (new one on me, recording Loose Women), It should also be on ITV Player. But they seemed really supportive and Andrea revealed he will be doing something 'unlike anything he's done before this week.'

Was just about to post that, missed it but on ITV+1 now so will see it