I just found out that the theme for week 2 is Michael Jackson songs. Girls Aloud will also be performing on the results show.

Should be a good one that! So, what songs do you think/would like to hear the various contestants sing of MJ's?

MJ, one of my favourite singers of all time.

His week should be fun. Not sure at this point who among the contestants can really do Michael's songs befitting justice though.

But I'm sure they'll all give it their best shot and we could be in for some pleasant surprises.

Can't wait!

Yep, there's such a wealth of choice in his songbook so I think you're right... we could be in for some pleasant surprises.

Best show ever possibly?

Makes a change from Abba I guess.

Hope to god they scrap the swing/big band thing this year.

Ben for the Irish kid without a doubt.

Assuming he survives of course, I don't think you will see much from him apart from soft ballads.

Course he could shock us with I predict a riot one week

Cool i love MJ music

Human Nature is one of my favourite songs ever and my favourite MJ song. It has the ability to send shivers down my spine every time i hear it.

I'd love Alexandra to sing this one cos shes my fave contestant

mj is my favourite artist ever

but i don't know if i'll be able to watch people butchering his songs

might not be home to watch it anyways. am in bangor that day

Possibly, specially if they do MJ's songs justice.

OMG me too! I used to play that track to death when I was a kid.
I'm not sure it's right for Alexandra though.

LOL at the middle statement!

MJ is also my favourite singer ever and I also love the great late Luther Vandross. I'm old skool like that

Wow cool

you have great taste in music Mitshellin

I play it to death still Its such a striking song

Yeah your probably right though about it not being right for Alex. Just me in me wee dream world again

i love that song. definitely one of my favourite of his. along with "dirty diana"

Why thank you! So do you.

I only say that because it's quite high in parts and I think Alex would do more justice to something with a lower end given how rich her voice is on those low notes.

No chance !

Maybe MJ may even pop up somewhere, special video message perhaps

They need to start choosing relevant themes.

Can we change the thread title now Dermot has announced what it is?

Man In The Mirror is my fav Michael Jackson song, hope someone sings that, wonder if they'll allow Jackson 5 songs because I'll Be there would be a great choice for Jls, someone should also sing One Day In Your Life.

I wonder if someone could do a David Cook and do a stunning different interpatation of a Michael Jackson classic, maybe Diana could do that, quite possibly Smooth Criminal

I've forgotten the name of the black sisters and their brother, but this would have been their perfect week!!!

Oh 4Instinct! Yes, it would have been great for them.

They should do a Madonna theme or an 80s theme

THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN HEE INSTEAD OF GIRLBAND.

That's them.
Remember their Rockin' Robin in Ireland?

Yeah. I liked them. Was disappointed when they didn't get through.