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Old 21-10-2006, 15:59
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I find myself going right off Ben, to the point where I don't think I could vote for him! I am quite surprised at myself, since he was my fav before the 'personality' exposure started.

However, I find I am really warming to Leonna, who seemed dull and lifeless. After the footage of her in the house, I think she seems like such a lovely girl and find myself hoping she does well.

Eeeek!!! I think I am allowing myself to be manipulated by the camera!!

Anyone else with similar changes?
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:02
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Must admit that I went off Ben a bit last night. Watching him whingeing about his choice of song and then opting for "Maggie May" made me think the guy isn`t a risk-taker where music is concerned. Obviously not as rock `n roll as we were lead to believe!
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:02
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ben same as above. Its a shame because at one point he was my favourite.

I also find myself warming to 4sure. They seem like a laugh.
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:05
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Originally Posted by ZipGypsy
I find myself going right off Ben, to the point where I don't think I could vote for him! I am quite surprised at myself, since he was my fav before the 'personality' exposure started.

However, I find I am really warming to Leonna, who seemed dull and lifeless. After the footage of her in the house, I think she seems like such a lovely girl and find myself hoping she does well.

Eeeek!!! I think I am allowing myself to be manipulated by the camera!!

Anyone else with similar changes?
What a fabulous choice! Totally agree about her and I am supporting her all the way!
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:05
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Originally Posted by Selena
ben same as above. Its a shame because at one point he was my favourite.

I also find myself warming to 4sure. They seem like a laugh.
Yeah, me too. They seem lovely.

It's funny about Ben. I think it's his quiet strop that finalised it for me. He seems very nice and polite with that 'perma-grin' thing going on. I think he's a bit of a prima dons dons in the making. Don't like him.

A can of tuna, anyone?
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:06
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What a fabulous choice! Totally agree about her and I am supporting her all the way!

Yes, but IF she stops with the Mariah thing and just is her own lovely self!
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:07
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Originally Posted by geraniums
Must admit that I went off Ben a bit last night. Watching him whingeing about his choice of song and then opting for "Maggie May" made me think the guy isn`t a risk-taker where music is concerned. Obviously not as rock `n roll as we were lead to believe!
He even said he wanted to be 'safe'. Hsssss Booooo Hsssss.
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:10
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He even said he wanted to be 'safe'. Hsssss Booooo Hsssss.

I know. Great for his credibility.

The other thing I didn`t like about him was during X-Tra Factor when Ben was talking to the others. He looked bored to death and rather sullen - constantly tapping his feet as if he`d rather be somewhere else.
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:17
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Originally Posted by geraniums
I know. Great for his credibility.

The other thing I didn`t like about him was during X-Tra Factor when Ben was talking to the others. He looked bored to death and rather sullen - constantly tapping his feet as if he`d rather be somewhere else.
Yep - I suspect we have a Mr Not-Nice.

OR

Are we indeed being manipulated by the cameras?
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:25
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Originally Posted by ZipGypsy
Yep - I suspect we have a Mr Not-Nice.

OR

Are we indeed being manipulated by the cameras?

I suppose it is possible. But personally, I think Ben is the Chosen One this year so I wouldn`t have thought they`d deliberately try to make him look bad.

I rather like Eaton Road. I like Anthony`s vulnerability and great voice.
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:29
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Originally Posted by geraniums
I suppose it is possible. But personally, I think Ben is the Chosen One this year so I wouldn`t have thought they`d deliberately try to make him look bad.

I rather like Eaton Road. I like Anthony`s vulnerability and great voice.

I thought Ben was chosen, but I think it more likely to be one of Simon's kids. A girl may be a novelty.

I love Anthony too. He's my fav this year. I think I may just vote for Eton Road.
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:37
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Originally Posted by ZipGypsy
I thought Ben was chosen, but I think it more likely to be one of Simon's kids. A girl may be a novelty.

I love Anthony too. He's my fav this year. I think I may just vote for Eton Road.

Well if you decide to vote for them - get their name right when you text in the vote!

It`s Eaton Road, not Eton Road.
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:40
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Originally Posted by geraniums
Well if you decide to vote for them - get their name right when you text in the vote!

It`s Eaton Road, not Eton Road.

Jings...ME text? I have no TEXT life, I tell you.

It'll be via the NTL hotline for me
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:44
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Originally Posted by geraniums

I rather like Eaton Road. I like Anthony`s vulnerability and great voice.

Something we agree on

His voice was great he needs to ditch the others though, he does not need them and if anything they will hold him back IMO
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:44
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it's ETON Rd - according to the Official X-factor diary, The Lounge - unless you're giving folks a bum steer?
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:46
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Originally Posted by troublepet
Something we agree on

His voice was great he needs to ditch the others though, he does not need them and if anything they will hold him back IMO

geraniums faints and double-checks the post.

I agree he`d be great as a solo singer but I think he does need the guys in the group. He has big confidence issues.
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:47
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Originally Posted by solaris1
it's ETON Rd - according to the Official X-factor diary, The Lounge - unless you're giving folks a bum steer?

Nope. I`m sure it`s Eaton Road - they are named after a road in Liverpool. Oh well - less than hour and we`ll know one way or the other!
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:50
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i was never a 4sure fan but they are very funny on the x factor xtra shows.
I have gone off Ben too he seems abit cocky and Ray has started to annoy me as well.
All the others i feel the same about as i did at the beginning.
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:54
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here ya go, geraniums:

http://xfactorlounge.jubiiblog.co.uk/
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Old 21-10-2006, 16:58
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Originally Posted by solaris1

I wasn`t doubting you. I just think they`ve got it wrong. I`m pretty certain they are called Eaton Road. Now you`ve got me doubting!

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Old 21-10-2006, 16:59
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Old 21-10-2006, 17:00
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Originally Posted by geraniums
geraniums faints and double-checks the post.
Lets just take comfort in the knowledge that it was just an aberration and unlikely to happen again
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Old 21-10-2006, 17:02
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Originally Posted by troublepet
Lets just take comfort in the knowledge that it was just an aberration and unlikely to happen again
Gawd yes - another shock like that might get me rushing out and buying a Steve Brookstein cd!
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Old 21-10-2006, 17:10
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I've never liked Ben, i dont know what all the fuss is about really, people love him and i really dont know why!

I am warming to Eton Road and 4sure, before i wasnt really bothered about them, but now i like them a lot and i want them to do well.
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Old 21-10-2006, 17:12
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well if they've made a mistake with the name, they've made it virtually from the word GO. maybe the powers that be decided ETON Rd held a wider appeal to fans (with its obvious connotations) than Eaton, or maybe they thought people would only spell it Eton anyway since that's what most people are familiar with. who cares, really ETON it is - absolutely everywhere.
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