Everyone has something to offer this series, but compared to previous series no-one really stands out if I'm really honest. This is just my opinion btw.

Overs:

Ben: Great singer, sometimes really great. He is another Tabby Callaghan/Jamie Archer/Danyl Johnson though. Think he'll definitely make quarter final but unsure after that.

Fleur: One of the few who stands out this year. Her vocals aren't outstanding, but she can sing well and in tune and she is a performer - which tbh is relatively rare in X Factor to sing and perform. And she can dance very well and rap very well. She won't win but she'll have the biggest career of this series. Probably a semi-final finish for her as an average, chance of leaving a week before or after. The show would be boring without her.

Jay: A good singer, but nothing much to report - seen many singers like him before. Think he'll likely go this weekend or following if he's lucky.

Stevi: The novelty act. He can sing okay however. He'll probably end up 6th or 7th (probably 6th and allowing a shock exit for Paul Akister at 7th).

Girls:

Lauren: Good singer - but massively overrated. Can see her in the final - but can also see a shock early elimination perhaps as well for her. As good female singers this series and previous series stand Lauren is fairly average or just below average. I do like her, but she doesn't stand out. She might have a couple top 10 hit singles in a year or so and then that'll be it.

Boys:

Andrea: Good singer - but again overrated. I still think he'll win, but there have been singers like him before who haven't had major success post-X Factor.

Paul: Very Craig Colton/Paije Richardson - will probably leave in next few weeks. Great singer but blends in background - even in this series we've got Andrea, Paul, Jay, Jake and Jack who all have that same sound to their voice but with varying power and control.

Groups:

Stereo Kicks: Can really see them going in next couple weeks. Too many in the group and no-one is distinguished too much. James carries the group a little on the vocal side of things. Even as a smaller group they don't stand out from other boy bands in the past who have either not made it big post-X Factor or left early in the competition. Good singers but surprised they're still in competition.

Only The Young: Yes you could argue they're very Same Difference (but with double the members). But I like them, they're fun, cheesy and all can sing relatively well. One of the few who stand out this year.

Can see potential for some shock eliminations in the next few weeks - either between the two favourites Andrea and Lauren or more likely Paul. If Fleur or even OTY were eliminated in November I'd be surprised and it would make the competition a lot more boring. Like I said in another thread as each series goes on it becomes harder to break the mould, as you get a certain type of singer/s every year or every other year at least.

Some of them are great singers, for me these are Ben, Paul, Andrea and Lauren ( though I can see her struggling in the later stages of the comp, and maybe not reaching the final)

Although I'm not a big fan of Fleur, I think probably she's the best bet as the winner, she's got "something" (maybe it's the X factor!) - I would imagine that if she did win, she'd actually run with the ball and make a success of herself, whereas the others I've mentioned I can only see them realeasing the "winners single" and thereafter a hastily botched album that will go nowhere and that'll be it!

The boyband....sorry lads there's not a big enough gap in the market, especially since you're not really that good. One or two good singer there who will hopefully make it in their own right eventually.

OTY....Sorry, but I think they're chuffin' awful, and what kind of name is "Only the young?"!!!

Stevi - He's just outstayed his welcome

Hang on have I forgotten anyone....Jay......"Meh"!

i think lauren will make it

That's a pretty fair assessment of them really.

In order of how I see them doing, best to leaving soon: PAul/Andrea, Fleur, LAuren/OTY,Ben,Stevie/Jay/ Stereo Kicks

Andrea and Paul have by far the best voices in every sense, though Andrea is more natural and spontaneous in approach. At least one of them if not both in the finals.

Fleur is not as strong asinger but has an interesting "toughness" and character in her tone when she goes for it,knows her lane vocally and WOW is sh ever a "tripple threat", not to mention absolutely beautiful.

Lauren has a great tone, which makes her a shoe in for success as a recording artist after this, but while relaxed and great at delivery when she connects with a song, she really does not come across as a natural performer.

OTY-Glee meets updated ABBA. Not my thing, but they have talent and chemistry and generally good solid vocals and performances.

Ben-decent ,solid voice, but no competition for the really good singers he is up against.Decent,solid performance skills, but there's Fleur taking that lane and making it hers. He is the "shock elimination" that won't shock me .

Stereo Kicks-Too many members, often doubling up unnecessarily on the few harmonies they sing to the point of auditory claustrophobia,the tall guy can outsing Ben/ Stevie/Jay and could go solo,but that too often gets literally lost in the crowd , and they just have not really come together as a group and come across as a soccer league performing in a showcase for a laugh much of the time.



Stevie-Very likeable, but he just hasn't quite got it. I could see him doing well at holiday camps and Butlins

Jay-Likable, sounds pleasant with the right song choices, but the only thing that stands out in his performances is his instinct for add libs.