In almost every performance tonight, the backing vocals were overpowering - especially Chico and Nicholas.

How are we meant to judge properly when this is the case?

Answer: we're not!

yeh i know i thot that it was really buggin me during nicholas' performance

Don't forget the backing tracks over Shayne and Maria's performances. Couldn't hear what was them singing and what was the backing singers (or in Maria's case it was the loud drums that drowned her out).

If we are meant to be judging the talent, then how about they let us hear it! Or is it covering up the fact that none of this year's contestants can sing?!

The music is too loud as well, I thought it was my telly, but I tried every audio option and it's not

I have noticed this for a couple of weeks now,its quite annoying

I noticed that too, bloody irritating