I really don't like Chico...I think he is too arrogant..for what little vocal talent he has....entertaining maybe but he's not one of the best there

Andy to win!

Nicholas and Conway Sisters to fail!

Yes I like the X factor. I really like Andy, Maria and Journey South. I think there is a lot more talent this year and I can imagine a few of them getting record deals at the end of it. I think Chico has lost some of his arrogance now and has improved a lot - no doubt he will have a lot of success on the television after the show because of his personality and entertainment value, but not sure if this will transfer to record sales.

I was sorry too that Gareth Gates couldn't cope with the fame and 'celebrity trappings' because I liked his voice. Maybe he can come back in the future, a few years older and wiser and make a career out of it.

Hardly the easy way out.

Some of the acts have worked for years on the club circuit which is not easy.

There are a few who have it easy but not many...

Many a good show biz act has started at Butlins.

Admitedly many a good show biz act has finished there as well

glad Chenai went out, she has a lot to learn. Especially her row with Brenda and Maria this week. over what Simon said about them having better voices than her. He is right again!! Love Simon by the way, is always very honest, but talks a lot of sense. She did herself no favours going on about it and causing an argument with the other girls She is young, but she needs to learn when to keep your mouth shut, and let something go. She would have been respected more, and would have left the competition gracefully and not on a bad note. She would have never won anyway, so its only a matter of time before she went. After all there can only be one winner!!
Think Andy, Maria or Shayne will win.


Think conway sisters will go this week, followed by Chico.
Chico cant sing for toffee, but has more entertainment value than anyone else!! he could go on to win, what a revelation that would be!!!

Love the Journey South boys, Andy, Maria and Brenda.

Totally agree.

Chenai could not take the pressure and is such a 'wannabee.' You are either born with a fantastic voice or you are not. She obviously has had a good singing coach because she can now sing in tune most of the time... but the difference between Maria's effortless and natural performance and her 'frightened rabbit' singing act is huge.

Loved Journey South on Saturday...such talented musicians...hope they win

I'd scream with despair if he won!

I've seen very little of it, but Journey South and (I think?) Shane have been the best on the occasions I've watched it.

Chico is awful....

Chico is awful???

That is an understatement!!

I didn't like the first half of Chico's performance on Saturday, but the second half was alright!

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OK: awful, horrible, terrible, rubbish, unattractive, untalented, does not have a nice tone to his voice, does not sing in tune, fancies the pants off himself, thinks he's God's gift, is an arrogant little wotsit, is truly and horredously BAD.

That better?

I wonder how far he will get in the competition!

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I think it will either be Chico, Nicholas or Conways that will be out in the next round. After that, I think they're all nearly as good as each other so I don't really mind who wins.

Yes, I am getting nervous, I don't want Andy to go

What, do you mean Oddball?

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That's an improvement...well done

Much! And how about: jumps into water with live mic in hand...

Really? What a wally.

yeah...in the performance at Sharon's house..

..silly idiot

I really hope he goes, yes!

I hate to disappoint you all, but just been on the official X factor forum, and Chico has a huge following on there!!

It is becoming a real possibility, he COULD WIN!!!!! No, I hear you all say, but his fans are increasing by the day!!

Every one loves the underdog!! Even Simon and Louis are warming to him.

No, he does not have any singing talent, BUT he is a great entertainer, and is far more entertaining than watching some of the other acts, who are less interesting than watching paint dry. He does not have a recording voice at all, but put him on a stage, and he has everyones attention, whether in a good or bad way.

oh dear

I saw some of the auditions and it was beyond belief how some of those characters actually thought they could sing/perform. Some of them stood there like zombies and had the charisma of a breeze block and were devastated when told they were c rap. I know Simon has all the subtlety of a poke in the eye with a sharp stick but I'm in favour of giving people the truth and they should know what he's like by now.

A pop idol? Wait, maybe they thought it was 'idle'

I thought the prize was a recording contract? Giving Chico one of those would be complete comedy value...

I will second that!
Ok, he has the entertainment factor, but certainly cannot sing!

Maybe it's just me, but I don't find listening to someone *that* appalling entertaining however much he jumps around the stage or fancies himself.

To me "entertainment value" is something added on to basic talent, rather than something that's OK instead of talent.

Look at Robbie Williams for instance, I've seen him sing in televised concerts and on shows (my mum is a huge fan!) and the man is a born entertainer, but he has a decent voice and some songwriting talent to back it up.

I don't find that "being a good entertainer" is enough; if someone is being a compere or comedy act that's one thing, but hey, he's fighting to win a recording contract... having a voice would be a bit of a bonus there!

Yes, you took the words out of my... fingertips! I don't really see why people think he's so entertaining; he's the same week after week and I find it a bit embarassing to watch him.

Yup, me too.

I don't like him because he thinks so highly of himself.

JOURNEY SOUTH TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!

I can't stand Chico - he can't sing, why doesn't he get voted off??

It's not fair that the X factor is on at the same time as Strictly come dancing - it means i have to tape one of them

I usually record Strictly Come Dancing - the advantages of having Freeview.

I like Journey South too. They're so... pleasant (doesn't seem like the right word, but oh well!). I used to like Shayne but he's getting a bit repetitive now...

I agree here. I used to like Shayne and thought he was a real favourite to win, but he has got boring now. This is where having to perform week after week really sorts them out. Journey South are really good.

Well, it's that time of the week again
Can't wait to see it...saw Xtra factor last night and it looks like it's going to be a good one...is Chico's ballad going to work? Looking forward to Shane doing a Justin song...wonder what Sharon will do!
Not really interested in the X Factor...just being forced to watch it by the rest of my family...honest

Chico's doing Enrique's Hero, isn't he?

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Yes, but I wonder what he'll be 'doing' to it exactly!

oh dear, I like that song..he's going to murder it

Yes, I heard about that on my local radio. Just have to wait and see!

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He can't sing, maybe he should have auditioned for Strictly instead....

Indeed....grr I hate him

He should go this week!

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He should have gone weeks ago - no, months ago!

We might see two 25-and-overs left at the end; if not, three!

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He shouldn't have even bothered entering

As long as we can see them, without having to actually hear them!

Yay, it's on now!

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Right ...sax can wait!

I think Chico's next!

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I'll turn it off then lol

Oh Journey South are quite good....Living on a Prayer, amazing song.