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Old 06-12-2007, 22:53
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Niki Evans and Rhydian Roberts steal the show

The X Factor final 4 performed a secret gig last night - and Now Online were there to get the goss.

Rhydian Roberts, Niki Evans, Leon Jackson and Same Difference's Sarah and Sean Smith all belted out 2 songs each in preparation for this Saturday's semi-final.

The intimate concert was held in sponsor Carphone Warehouse's Oxford Street branch.

And Niki, 34, and Rhydian, 24, stole the show.

The former dinner lady - wearing a sparkly black knee-length evening dress - kicked off the programme with 2 power ballads.

Niki serenaded one male fan with Jennifer Rush classic The Power Of Love and asked a member of the audience to join her as she hit the right notes with Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse Of The Heart.

Niki displayed some of her Brummie charm by threatening to smack anyone not swaying to her songs.

She was followed by youngster Leon, 18, and Same Difference. The Scottish lad delivered forgettable performances of Crazy Little Thing Called Love and You Don't Know Me.

Brother and sister duo Sean, 21, and Sarah, 18, sang Wham! hit Wake Me Up Before You Go Go and Nothing's Going To Stop Us Now - and they did it all gimmick free.

Bookies' favourite Rhydian closed the show with storming renditions of Queen's Somebody To Love and musical hit Somewhere.

The crowd gave the Riddler a standing ovation.
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Old 06-12-2007, 22:55
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Interesting to get some feedback
Wow some very interesting feedback too.
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Old 06-12-2007, 23:09
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Thanks for that, nice to see a review.
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Old 06-12-2007, 23:11
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Thanks a lot!
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Old 06-12-2007, 23:14
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Interesting that Rhyd closed the show, eh?
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Old 06-12-2007, 23:15
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Old 06-12-2007, 23:16
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Interesting stuff. Good find Bev.
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Old 06-12-2007, 23:17
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****, I'm mad as a ferret. I was working in Oxford street till 7.30 last night and would have killed to be at this gig. grrrrrrrrrrr.
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Old 06-12-2007, 23:22
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You can see Niki and everyone elses performances on YT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-W5TGps3iE
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Old 07-12-2007, 00:03
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i watched the youtube videos provided in that link..
imo leon gave two excellent renditions of his songs


ps i watched a few seconds of rhydian singing somewhere..
sorry to say it.. but it really was all i could bear to hear..
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Old 07-12-2007, 00:10
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I've put Leon's two clips on my MySpace page. It's the best I've heard him sing. Two absolutely fantastic performances.
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Old 07-12-2007, 00:15
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i watched the youtube videos provided in that link..
imo leon gave two excellent renditions of his songs


ps i watched a few seconds of rhydian singing somewhere..
sorry to say it.. but it really was all i could bear to hear..


You're not sorry at all.
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Old 07-12-2007, 00:19
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ps i watched a few seconds of rhydian singing somewhere..
sorry to say it.. but it really was all i could bear to hear..
That's a shame because you missed an excellent performance. Somebody To Love was especially good.
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Old 07-12-2007, 00:25
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ahhhh I watched them all and pleased to see that Same Difference were just as fab without gimmicks on wake me before you go go
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Old 07-12-2007, 00:27
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Same Difference were immense
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Old 07-12-2007, 00:49
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GRast t hat Rhydian was given a standing Ovation
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Old 07-12-2007, 09:34
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Thrilled with that report.
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Old 07-12-2007, 09:37
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The Scottish lad delivered forgettable performances of Crazy Little Thing Called Love and You Don't Know Me.
Not the most favourable of comments.
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Old 07-12-2007, 09:59
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Just watched all 8 clips.

Rhydian Was Back On Form.



Fantastic performance...
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Old 07-12-2007, 10:23
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Just watched Rhydian singing STL. I'm sure Cowell has watched this and is licking his wallet right now. His interraction with the audience, his chat at the beginning is just incredible for someone who is still effectively an amateur. This has convinced me even more that this bloke is gonna be huge..no matter whether he wins X Factor or not.
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Old 07-12-2007, 10:37
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Just watched Rhydian singing STL. I'm sure Cowell has watched this and is licking his wallet right now. His interraction with the audience, his chat at the beginning is just incredible for someone who is still effectively an amateur. This has convinced me even more that this bloke is gonna be huge..no matter whether he wins X Factor or not.
Yes, he was great with the audience, encouraging them to join in, etc. I think he'd be fun to watch live.
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Old 07-12-2007, 11:45
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i watched the youtube videos provided in that link..
imo leon gave two excellent renditions of his songs


ps i watched a few seconds of rhydian singing somewhere..
sorry to say it.. but it really was all i could bear to hear..
I couldn't agree more.

He would do ok in musicals but he's nothing exceptional. Shame because he seems like a really sweet guy and he is definitely the second best vocal talent in this competition! Although SD are always fun to watch too
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Old 07-12-2007, 12:53
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i watched the youtube videos provided in that link..
imo leon gave two excellent renditions of his songs


ps i watched a few seconds of rhydian singing somewhere..
sorry to say it.. but it really was all i could bear to hear..
You are so predictable in your comments arent you.
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Old 07-12-2007, 12:54
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Just watched Rhydian singing STL. I'm sure Cowell has watched this and is licking his wallet right now. His interraction with the audience, his chat at the beginning is just incredible for someone who is still effectively an amateur. This has convinced me even more that this bloke is gonna be huge..no matter whether he wins X Factor or not.
Its great how he can do the chat to audience so well too. Something the others cant do so well.
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Old 07-12-2007, 14:07
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I couldnt find the SD one, anyone got the link?
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