|
||||||||
The Unconventionals Blame Lack Of Sob Stories For Exit |
![]() |
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|
#1 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: bournemouth
Posts: 65,124
|
The Unconventionals Blame Lack Of Sob Stories For Exit
Its on AOL Entertainment News. The band were speaking at a press conference.
One of the singers, Elizabeth Ewing, said that the band werent relying on tragedies as they thought they didnt need to. Another, Tom Newman, said he thought they would make it through on the strength of their talent but its about backstories. Drew Jaymson also stated that it was a mistake for all 6 to take the lead but they wish someone had told them this before. |
|
|
|
|
Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.
|
|
|
#2 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 6,551
|
Oooohhh meeeow!!!! Claws away Elizabeth.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#3 |
|
Inactive Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,456
|
they didnt do it for me at all last night, thought they looked terrible and the performance was messy.
they were my favourite to go. |
|
|
|
|
|
#4 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,100
|
They were strange people in a strange land.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#5 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 34
|
I thought they were really good and original. The competition will be so boring with the predictable pretty boys and girls who have the charisma of a piece of cheese and were only chosen for their looks. At least The Unconventionals had character. I think they are right about not having sob stories to rely on. Practically everyone in the competition has some sob story or another and it just gets ridiculous when they're so desperate to get through that they have to put their dying mother or whatever in front of their own talent (or lack of) to make the grade.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#6 |
|
Guest
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 27,629
|
Long Live The Unconventionals...
|
|
|
|
|
|
#7 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,100
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by lickspittle
I thought they were really good and original. The competition will be so boring with the predictable pretty boys and girls who have the charisma of a piece of cheese and were only chosen for their looks. At least The Unconventionals had character. I think they are right about not having sob stories to rely on. Practically everyone in the competition has some sob story or another and it just gets ridiculous when they're so desperate to get through that they have to put their dying mother or whatever in front of their own talent (or lack of) to make the grade.
What have you got against the young and beautiful? |
|
|
|
|
|
#8 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Deep South
Posts: 1,852
|
Think they are probably right.
Am 100% positive that a large number of people voted because of stories and not singing talent, but then that is always the case with this show. |
|
|
|
|
|
#9 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Middle England
Posts: 5,952
|
Although there's been a lot of focus on the 'sob stories' if you think about it most of the main offenders went out before the finals (Sarah, 'bomb woman' Jonathan
Shaun, Katie). If you're looking at 'sob stories' as opposed to 'human interest' stories (like Robert's wife about to give birth :yawn: ) there's really only two left:Nikitta (mum dying) Kerry (tragic accident, natch) Oh, no make that three Raymond (born tone deaf)
|
|
|
|
|
|
#10 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 16,266
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by N X M
Although there's been a lot of focus on the 'sob stories' if you think about it most of the main offenders went out before the finals (Sarah, 'bomb woman' Jonathan
Shaun, Katie). If you're looking at 'sob stories' as opposed to 'human interest' stories (like Robert's wife about to give birth :yawn: ) there's really only two left:Nikitta (mum dying) Kerry (tragic accident, natch) Oh, no make that three Raymond (born tone deaf) ![]() |
|
|
|
|
|
#11 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: I wear a Stetson now...
Posts: 92,658
|
The reason they were in the bottom 2 is at least in part because they didn't do well at all. They also recieved quite a bit of coverage in the shows prior to the live shows, so I don't think they should be using that as an excuse. They were unfortunate to go first, but they need to look to their own performance as being the primary reason for their exit...
|
|
|
|
|
|
#12 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Middle England
Posts: 5,952
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by twingle
What was Katie's sob story?
OK maybe more of a human interest story than a true 'sob story' but boy did she get on my nerves (which is a shame bacause she had a great voice) Quote:
Originally Posted by Muttley76
The reason they were in the bottom 2 is at least in part because they didn't do well at all. They also recieved quite a bit of coverage in the shows prior to the live shows, so I don't think they should be using that as an excuse. They were unfortunate to go first, but they need to look to their own performance as being the primary reason for their exit...
|
|
|
|
|
|
#13 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: I wear a Stetson now...
Posts: 92,658
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by N X M
I'd have been far more gutted if they'd performed brilliantly and still been thrown out.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#14 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Kent
Posts: 4,994
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl Marks
What have you got against the young and beautiful?
Last edited by diva_moon : 15-10-2006 at 21:26. |
|
|
|
|
|
#15 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: mad about Simon Cowell!!
Posts: 2,065
|
I liked one of the guys on it, the guy who normally does the lead. He was really good.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#16 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 43,575
|
This just makes them look like sore losers.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#17 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 43,575
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by lickspittle
I thought they were really good and original. The competition will be so boring with the predictable pretty boys and girls who have the charisma of a piece of cheese and were only chosen for their looks. At least The Unconventionals had character. I think they are right about not having sob stories to rely on. Practically everyone in the competition has some sob story or another and it just gets ridiculous when they're so desperate to get through that they have to put their dying mother or whatever in front of their own talent (or lack of) to make the grade.
The Unconventionals impressed in their initial interview, but failed to live up to that promise and last night they were truly awful. It's disappointing, but they deserved to go. I think the blame for the sob stories rests with the programme makers rather than the acts themselves. I really don't think it's their idea, but I do wish that whole business would be dropped. Last edited by lulu g : 15-10-2006 at 21:39. |
|
|
|
|
|
#18 |
|
Banned User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 939
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by lulu g
This just makes them look like sore losers.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#19 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 43,575
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Damon23
Why does it? All it seems they are doing is saying what most people on here are saying.
Last edited by lulu g : 15-10-2006 at 22:20. |
|
|
|
|
|
#20 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 208
|
Yes they are saying what most people are saying
But in their heart of hearts, The Unconventionals were poor last night and on the basis of last night's performance (let alone Don't Stop Me....eh what's the next line again?) deserved to go. For me, I would have voted off the MacDonald Brothers, but I didn't have £11 to vote for the other acts
|
|
|
|
|
|
#21 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On the sofa with my laptop.
Posts: 32,605
|
Their performance was a mess.
No doubt that they each have good voices, but they were all trying too hard to impress and that made it appear like they were competing with each other rather than making a team effort. They were obviously trying to show the viewers that Drew isn't the only member who can sing lead vocals, but it backfired on them because they were all trying to do it at the same time. Bet they are kicking themselves because they obviously saw themselves as following in G4's footsteps. Ah well, hard luck guys, it's back to a profit share theatre company performing in some back room in a pub until the major West End musicals are holding casting sessions again. At least you got your fifteen minutes of fame. |
|
|
|
|
|
#22 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 539
|
Seriously though, they strike me as 6 fairly intelligent individuals.
So surely they didnt think they had a seious chance of winning?? |
|
|
|
|
|
#23 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On the sofa with my laptop.
Posts: 32,605
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by boltonjon
Seriously though, they strike me as 6 fairly intelligent individuals.
So surely they didnt think they had a seious chance of winning?? They were quite confident under all their smiles. The extent of their disappointment seems to confirm this. They talked the talk but they didn't deliver on the night. Thems the breaks.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#24 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 539
|
Granted they were quirky, but no way winner material...
|
|
|
|
|
|
#25 |
|
Banned User
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 4,425
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by wibblebob
Think they are probably right.
Am 100% positive that a large number of people voted because of stories and not singing talent, but then that is always the case with this show. I think what decides the vote more at this time is the judges comments & if the public think that they have been treated unjustly or over harshly. This will have helped McDonald Bros last night & others throughout XF1 & XF2. MB |
|
|
|
![]() |
|
All times are GMT. The time now is 18:34.



Shaun, Katie). If you're looking at 'sob stories' as opposed to 'human interest' stories (like Robert's wife about to give birth :yawn: ) there's really only two left: