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juankarlostoday

18-12-2016

Another mixed set of comments tonight for Samantha...

While Steve rated that performance with a 7 and Riley gave her a 5.75.

Current Scoreboard
1.) Samantha Jade 38.60
2.) Brooks Way 38.05

Next up, it's the first of the girls... Performing the soundtrack of a great movie and she is hoping to steal the top spot too, here is... Emily Middlemas

How Far I'll Go by Alessia Cara [cover]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBThFiiPHf8

danyal_ahmed

18-12-2016

A very mediocre performance Emily. I did like your vocals though. You are capable of better though
Score:7.5

Aaron Ingal

18-12-2016

Ohhh Emily, that was stunning. some judges asked for more and you definitely gave that. It was a perfect performance in my opinion. It was awesome, showed off the ranges, interesting and I just adored everything about it. I think that you gave your all and I love working with your wonderful voice. The judges should save you because you definitely deserve to be here again next week after that powerful performance. I gave you an 8.9

mariesteller

18-12-2016

Emily, that was quite a catchy performance and once more, it had the style which is definitely suited for you and whilst I thought it was very good again, I think it needed a bit more impact in the performance. You know, something that would really sell it to me as once that happens, you're going to be a very strong act for a long time. I hope to see it in the next show, Emily.

Score: 7.45/10

juankarlostoday

18-12-2016

That almost went into a mixed comment level, but great job for Emily

Now for the scores of the two other judges, Steve gave an 8 while Riley gave 6.7.

Current Scoreboard
1.) Samantha Jade 38.60
2.) Emily Middlemas 38.55
3.) Brooks Way 38.05

Over to the first of the Boys that were saved from the elimination block, hoping to be able to steal that top spot from Samantha, here is... Andrew Scholz

Morning Glory by Oasis [cover]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGAO...ature=youtu.be

danyal_ahmed

18-12-2016

I didn't like that as much as your previous performance. I also think it was a bit boring as well
Score:6.8

mariesteller

18-12-2016

Andrew, Last show I was really happy with the song you sang and was really looking forward to you this show. That being said I am a bit disappointed in this song choice for you Andrew if I am honest. It just doesn’t really feel right for you to me. Last week you really did shine for me and this week I just didn’t have the same reaction and I am hoping that you’ll be able to shine again soon as when you do get the right song choice I just love it.

Score: 7.35

Aaron Ingal

18-12-2016

Andrew, Although this may have been an improvement from last week, it didnt work for me. The song or the vocals didnt sound like or suit you. It felt like your mentor just picked this cover because it was country. Sorry but I think you could be in big trouble tonight. I'm giving you a 6.9

juankarlostoday

18-12-2016

Well, I must admit that also went to a mixed level for Andrew tonight.

Speaking of the other judges, Riley gave him a 9.75 while Steve gave him a 6.

Current Scoreboard
1.) Samantha Jade 38.60
2.) Emily Middlemas 38.55
3.) Brooks Way 38.05
4.) Andrew Scholz 36.80

Up next, we're on the second of the girls, hoping to be able to impress the judges with her performance tonight, here is... Gidget Dela Llana

I Love You Always Forever by Donna Lewis [cover]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpOQSBgo83I

danyal_ahmed

18-12-2016

Vocally i liked that. However i think there were better possible song choices out there. It did seem a bit flat
Scor:7

mariesteller

18-12-2016

*standing ovation*
Gidget, Now this is what I am talking about! I wasn’t a bit fan of your song choice last week but this week you’ve brought it back in style. This song is just so you Gidget with the soft tone vocals and performance, I really enjoyed that. Overall Jason I thoroughly enjoyed this performance from you Gidget and I give props to Aaron here for a great find as this song was just great for you. I'm giving you my 10!!

Aaron Ingal

18-12-2016

After last weeks power ballad song that got me feeling every bit of that performance I wanted to give you a song that was more Gidget on your youtube videos. The one who gave really sensational performances with just a beautiful vocal. I felt this song was perfect for you and I truly believe that this was a fantastic performance, let’s keep this going. I have a 9.95 for you

juankarlostoday

18-12-2016

Well, that was our first standing ovation of the night for an act...

Riley and Steve both gave her a 7.

Current Scoreboard
1.) Gidget Dela Llana 40.95
2.) Samantha Jade 38.60
3.) Emily Middlemas 38.55
4.) Brooks Way 38.05
5.) Andrew Scholz 36.80

Now, hoping to avoid the bottom four this week is our next act, he was the bottom four survivor after being saved the judges, here is... Freddy Parker

This Is Gospel by Panic! At the Disco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ag4...ature=youtu.be

mariesteller

18-12-2016

Freddy, last week I adored you but the others seemed to dislike your song. This week I didn’t like it as much, I’m afraid. It’s another lovely performance but I just found it to be more of the same with no real development, and the song itself didn’t hold my attention. You’re an interesting, great act but what Riley must do is work out how to make you fully formed; could you give us a bit of attitude, could you do uptempo, could you show your personality? Of course the trick is all this whilst keeping the essence of who you are. Week 1 showed lots of promise but I want to see you go on a journey and for me this song didn’t take you on it.

Score: 8.75

danyal_ahmed

18-12-2016

I didn't really like your song choice again. It was a very meh performance and maybe not strong enough to go through
Score:6

Aaron Ingal

18-12-2016

Freddy I did think that was a good performance from you and you sung the song well, I think my only real critique is that the song stayed on the one level for quite a long time throughout the song. Next week I want to see you come out and smash it; maybe with something a little more upbeat so we can see the fire and desire in you. It was a competent performance tonight and I think that you will definitely be safe after that. For me out of the boys, I preferred that to Cyrus and I think if you are given the right songs then you could be a big contender to stay in for the long haul and contend the final. I'm giving you an 8.1

danyal_ahmed

18-12-2016

Please vote for my boys in The A* Factor thanks

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=529

juankarlostoday

18-12-2016

Well that was also a mixed for Freddy Parker tonight....

Steve gave him a 7, while Riley gave him a 10.

Current Scoreboard
1.) Gidget Dela Llana 40.95
2.) Freddy Parker 39.85
3.) Samantha Jade 38.60
4.) Emily Middlemas 38.55
5.) Brooks Way 38.05
6.) Andrew Scholz 36.80

Our next act is hoping to reclaim their victory for a second week in the row, will they be able to achieve that? Here is... Paris Inc

Spoiler

Nothing Moves Me Anymore by Wonderland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVCYRtdtCPU

NicPlays

18-12-2016

Originally Posted by danyal_ahmed:
“Please vote for my boys in The A* Factor thanks
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=529”

Cheeky you!

Vote Sam and Faye!

Great show so far by the way, LOVING Gidget and Samantha!

danyal_ahmed

18-12-2016

Girls that was great. You sing so well together! The harmonies were fantastic
Score:7.5

Aaron Ingal

18-12-2016

Girls, I quite liked that. I don`t think it was as good as last week as the fun was missing but I did really like it as it was more interesting. The vocals were beautiful once again but next week I would like something that makes you stand out from the crowd. I think you will be here next week but good luck in the board. I'm giving you an 8.8 this week.

SoapAddict101

18-12-2016

Originally Posted by danyal_ahmed:
“Please vote for my boys in The A* Factor thanks
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=529”

Originally Posted by NicPlays:
“Cheeky you! Vote Sam and Faye!

Great show so far by the way, LOVING Gidget and Samantha!”

An A* Factor invasion.

But yes, do vote people; it's very close at the moment and you could change everything

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=529

(Sorry Juan

)

I liked Emily, Samantha and Gidget's performances so far

Aaron Ingal

18-12-2016

:d:d:d:d

juankarlostoday

18-12-2016

Well, that was good enough for Paris Inc.

Maris said she'll post her comments altogether at the end as she has something to do. By the way, the breakdown of scores for Paris Inc are: 7.5 from Maris, 8 from Riley and 9 for Steve.

Current Scores
1.) Gidget Dela Llana 40.95
2.) Paris Inc 40.80
3.) Freddy Parker 39.85
4.) Samantha Jade 38.60
5.) Emily Middlemas 38.55
6.) Brooks Way 38.05
7.) Andrew Scholz 36.80

I noticed that we are taking a lot of time already so I am posting the last two safe acts altogether, so I can prepare for the results...

Christopher Peyton
Wicked Games by Chris Isaak [cover]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU0vMzh2PII

Cyrus Villanueva
Hide Away by Daya [cover]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ag4...ature=youtu.be

Aaron Ingal

18-12-2016

Christopher Peyton
Peyton man, two shows in and I am already beginning to be quite envious of your mentor's styling as he seems to know what to do with you better than me, lol. Anyways, for me, this was a really great song choice and plus, it showed your voice in a different way and the performance was maintained with you showing your soft side in the competition. Well done on tonight's performance. 9.1 for you, tonight.

Cyrus Vilanueva
That was really confusing for me as I don't think it suited you much at all. I thought the vocals were actually quite unsuited for you. Like, there was way too much edge on the vocals which didn't really feel like your sort of performance. I thought the style was great and the vocals had hints of soul but I don't think it worked due to the vocals. I actually really liked you last week but this was just too different. People may disagree so there is still hope for you. Good luck! 7.6 for you

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