Originally Posted by Felix-:
“Andrea had the best raw voice. Paul and Lauren had better control than him. I also think we shouldn't forget James Graham from Stereo Kicks - whatever I may have thought about the group, he was always excellent vocally.”
This is exactly what I was thinking - he was wasted in that group and I don't understand why he didn't go through as a soloist ahead of Jake and Jack, who were both very limited. Presumably it was all related to looks as he didn't fit the look for the fit young male category. Which is a bit daft seeing as Jake was criticised for focusing on his looks rather than his music.
Also a mention for Kerrianne who was light years ahead of all of this year's girls. Not putting her through was a ridiculous decision from Cheryl or whoever pulls her strings. The girls' category looked so strong at the judges' houses stage.
I think this was a year with some very very weak singers, more so than in previous years. Jake, Jack, Jay, Steph and the dark girl in OTY in particular were very poor and inconsistent. Then you have your joke acts in Stevi and Blonde Electric and there's not a lot left.
No wonder people like Fleur. She might not be a powerhouse singer like Andrea but her performance more than made up for any slight vocal inadequacies. The majority were so weak I don't think I'd have put them through Boot Camp.