an average singer or actor would not be in the last five of anydream will do

For me, Lee is the only one left now who can really act out a song and make you believe.

Leave keith alone, he's fantastic! I don't see whats wrong with Keiths acting, it's Craig we should be worrying about!

I agree. Lee ticks every box. Ben is a rubbish singer, in my opinion, but he's not a bad actor. Keith has a strong voice, and he's not rubbish at acting...but as much as I love him, I just don't see him as Joseph. As for Lewis and Craig...they just shouldn't be there. Craig is cheesy beyond belief, and Lewis...do I really need another reason to hate him after last night (and the whole Daniel thing)?

well i believe lee has achieved in making me recoil at the
site of the varicose veins on his neck and that his acting
his hammy as the lumps of meat he keeps in his fridge

In truth we don't really know what, if any, acting skills some of the contestants remaining have. Seeing them perform a song is hardly a good way to judge their capablilities.

Lewis has been at stage school for many years so presumably can.

Keith has yet to be given an opportunity to show what he is capable of, beyond acting out a song.

Craig seemed to cope well on the Les Mis Barricade and according to the actors watching, was good at improvising.

Ben seems to have the ability, going by his confidence.

Lee is a professional so he really doesn't count in this scenario.

The only kind of 'acting' we've seen is them having to do the 'seducing Denise' piece. I don't think that was much to go by as it wasn't a set piece and even the 'pro' Lee didn't make much of a job of it because he just laughed. The loin cloth fiasco wasn't particularly helpful and the Barricade mission again was only so so. They put so much store by the acting and yet show such limited footage.

It would be helpful for us viewers if they were given a scene to play out that would really give an insight into their weaknessess and strengths acting wise. As the whole 'Joseph' is more about acting apparently than singing, it would certainly level the playing field more fairly for the audience wishing to vote for the person they feel is right for the part.

Well as the lumps of meat in his fridge are STEAK, which comes from COWS and HAM comes from PIGS - I would say I agree with you.

Ooooh and I love a neck vein, find them sexy as hell. One of my other favourite singers gets them when he is putting his heart and soul into it.

Was this done on Maria last year, can't remember???

Wow, it's always astonishing to see how literal some people are. Of course you can see how good an actor they are through their songs. And if anyone is actually attempting to judge their 'acting' abilities through those ridiculous little missions, well, no wonder they're stumped.

Here's a quick crash course. If you want to see an example of truly spectacular acting, check out any of Lee's songs (yeah, yeah, I know some of you aren't going to like this) especially Paint it Black and I don't wanna talk about it (I think that's what it's called) - the man can act a song like no-one else I've ever seen.

Ben is also very, very good, especially in the last few weeks. Pay particular attention to his acting in last weeks group number 'One more angel in heaven' He seemed to be the only person who actually got what that song was about.

For examples of potential Josephs that can't act, go in search of a video of Keith. In the group number I mentioned above he made no attempt to put across the meaning of the song. I would like to make it clear that I think Keith has a great voice, but his acting is rubbish.

And, just for a slightly different example, check out videos of Siobhan from Maria who also had a nice voice but really couldn't act if her soul depended upon it.

Totally agree with you.

I watched and rewatched 'I don't wanna talk about' and I have to say I have never seen a song acted so beautifully as Lee did it.

As for neck veins, oooh SHO SHEXY!

Lee was at his best in that song - I agree. It's all about interpretation of lyrics as well ... and how you act the words.

I've not seen anything in Keith's performances, for instance, that show anything other than puppy dog eyes ....

Ben and Lewis show better ability at acting, but improvement will come with age for them.

And although people didn't all like Daniel's 'interpretation' of Maggie May (I thought it was good, and he gave what the judges asked of him) ... I thought his interpretation of Lady is a Tramp and You Give Me Something were sublime.

For those left, I think Lee interprets the songs best, closely followed by Ben, Craig and Lewis.

Keith needs acting lessons in my opinion, but has a great voice.

I agree with everything you say. And would add, if you want to see another example of great acting watch any of Aoife or Abi's performances (ok perhaps not footloose!). and if you want to see brilliant acting vs wooden dolly acting watch the Siobhan vs Aoife singoff

You are so right. Abi rocked and Aoife was the best actress in that competition. Abi's performance of Big Spender was just spectacular.

Lee is the only one who has shown any real acting talent.

I agree, IMO Abi has more star quality in her little finger than most of the Josephs put together, she has something that is beyond the technically good. Aoife is a fantastic actress, proved to me because she made a fantastic Roxie Hart and now is a fantastic Maria Von Trapp.

My favourite Abi performance was Maybe This Time, but it could have been so much more dramatic if those silly dancers hadn't been in the way!

Well, no matter what some might say, for me some of the so called 'acting out' of some songs hasn't convinced me personally. I felt Daniel's performance last week was very heavy handed and it certainly didn't sell the song to me.

I suppose we all have different approaches as to how we view the programme and the contestants.

Yes, you can tell something about their acting ability by how they act when they sing, but it isn't by any means the whole picture - it certainly doesn't tell us how well they'll manage when they're not singing.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Joseph sung through anyway?

Agree with all my heart, she was spectacular.
Funny, Andrew didn't appreciate her either

I think it is yes, if i remember correctly it is at leat 90% singing. so the winner needs to show they can act through song.

I think thats why the format for the show works a lot better for finding a Joseph than for finding a Maria. In the Maria show the strongest actress' were at a disadvantage. And you can't always tell the weak actors from their singing, for example Leanne always acted and performed well through her song but because of lack of experience couldn't do straight acting.

I agree

Just to add my tupence worth - Lee can act!

i think less is more..and no veins insight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji62d8kJ7kg

Veins show the blood is still pumping.....