Here’s a cute little video of the top 12 finalists for this year’s X Factor!
Boys
Sam Black
Spencer Sutherland
Lloyd Macey
Girls
Holly Tandy
Grace Davies
Rai-Elle Williams
Overs
Matt Linnen
Kevin Davy White
TraceyLeanne Jefford
Groups
Rak-Su
The Cutkelvins
Sean and Conor Price
The live show 1 will commence on Saturday, October 28 followed by the first elimination on the next day.
Host Dermot O’Leary with the judges, Nicole, Simon, Sharon and Louis
As part of the ‘Wildcard’ twist that was announced at the end of last weekend’s show, one act from each category will have the chance to come back and make it through the live shows via public voting. Now, this is actually much better because you’d see right through who’s got the strongest fan base amongst the rejected contestants at the judges house.
For my personal choice. I’d pick Berget, Alisah, Jack & Joel and Jack Mason to go through. Don’t forget to vote who you think deserves a chance to make it through the live shows!
Irish brothers Sean and Conor Price upon finding out they made it through the live shows!
Simon reunited with former X Factor judge Cheryl to help him choose who will make it through the live shows.
1. Lemonade – Praise You By Hannah Grace
This is a vocally impressive performane but if I’m being honest, they’re not that memorable.
2. New Girl Band – Misbehaving by Labrinth
They’re just too many in the group. Remember X Factor US’ In1oSity? Ugh. No. Just no. And just to keep it real, they won’t even lasts as a group even if they make it through the live shows.
3. Jack & Joel – Get The Party Started by Pink / Get Ur Freak On by Missy Elliot / Original rap.
Oxford Uni’ duo are wonderful but upon reflection, they just don’t gel at all. They’re two totally different artists who ought to go solo IMO. This performance was good but it’s forgettable.
4. Rak-Su
This performance is just so 90’s, so dated. Uhm, No. They’re all eye fucking Cheryl.
5. Sean & Conor Price – What About Us by Pink
I absolutely loved these two and I still believe that they’re the act with the most potential to win . This performance is one of the best if I may just say.
6. The CutKelvins – Havana by Camilla Cabello
These siblings has got everything going for them. They look like regular popstars already. The girl sings really well and her two bros are total eyecandy backups. They’re “Top of the Pops” & TRL perfection!
The Top 3 Acts who made it through the live shows are : Sean & Conor, The Cutkelvins, Rak-Su
Nicole had Stormzy to help her decide which three of the six acts will move on to the Live Shows.
1. Tracyleanne Jefford – You’ll Lose A Good Thing by Barbara Lynn (OST Hairspray)
I just loved her personality! She reminds me so much of Rebecca Ferguson but with more personality. As for her performance, I find it a bit off because her voice came out way too raspy unlike her other performances.
2. Talia Dean – Do You Really Want To Hurt Me? by Culture Club
I loved her song choice but let’s be real here. She’s the weakest singer in her category.
3. Matt Linnen – Everybody’s Free by Rozalla
Ugh. Too sexy. And that Rozalla’s song is total perfection for his voice! What a really great song choice! But he’s really awkward without his guitar yeah? He’s still my winner from this group and in my top 2 along with Sean & Connor Price.
4. Slavko Kalezic – On The Floor by Jennifer Lopez
Feisty! Crazy! Werk it! Slavko fucking killed his performance. I don’t think it’s enough to merit him a ticket to the live show but he’s so freaking entertaining.
5. Berget Lewis – Clarity by Zedd feat Foxes.
Poor Berget was a disaster! She was too emotional and I think she was pressured to deliver. Unfortunately, this was the most crucial stage pre-live shows and she disappoint big time.
6. Kevin Davy White – Puzzle of My Heart (Original)
Don’t you just love his accent? His original is really beautiful and he gave a really beautiful performance. Gosh, those vocals are so on point!
The Top 3 Acts who made it through the live shows are: Matt Linnen, Kevin Davy White, Tracyleanne Jefford
I’m not worried about Louis’ category. After the weekend, I am fairly sure that they are the weakest category. Ugh. I have to apologize to the girls because I keep on yapping on how they are the weakest prior to the judges’ house episodes. The super cute Mika helped Louis picked his top 3!
Aidan Martin – One Last Time by Ariana Grande
He’s a really good singer but he’s a bit dated for me. Not sure about the guy.
Sam Black – Hard To Handle by Otis Redding
I still believe it’s unfair for him to go through this stage without battling it out in the Six Chair Challenge. Ugh. And no, I didn’t like his performance here. I was cringing watching it.
Leon Mallett – Dreams by Gabrielle
What the hell is Leon thinking choosing this song? No, just no.
Jack Mason – Clown by Emeli Sandes
I absolutely loved Jack’s song choice and he sounds absolutely divine! Let’s be honest, they chose the other guys because of their looks. Ugh. Louis!
Spencer Sutherland – Wasted Time (Original)
Spencer is full sex appeal. Just pure sex appeal. I do think he’s the strongest in this category.
Lloyd Macey – How Far I’ll Go by Auli’i Cravalho
What a clever choice! I loved this song from Moana and this just fit Lloyd’s voice perfectly!!!
Louis’ Top 3 Boys are: Lloyd, Sam and Spencer!
Sharon got the help of her children Jack and Kelly to decide on who will make the live shows!
Holly Tandy – Russian Roulette by Rihanna
This is absolutely delightful to watch! She really gave it her all didn’t she? Rihanna would’ve been proud!
Rai-Elle Williams – Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye
This is a terrible song for her IMO. Loved her rap but the song just didn’t do her voice justice!
Alisah Bonaobra – Lay Me Down by Sam Smith
I think this is Alisah’s bext performance to date. She’s singing the song just right and it was not her usual oversinging!
Grace Davies – Mora Than You (Original)
This is very risky and she’s obviosly an amazing song writer but I honestly didn’t connect with the song. I agree with Sharon, she’s so on point on criticizing Grace’s too emotional singing. So glad she stopped her. I finally get to understand what she’s singing.
Georgina Panton aka GG. – In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins
She’s a really strong singer but I just don’t like this song choice. Ugh.
Deanna Mussington – Dive by Ed Sheeran
This Anguilian beauty is amazing but she’s just not ready IMO.
And the Top 3 who made it through the live shows are:
Grace, Holly and Rai-Elle. I am surprised by Rai-Elle’s inclusion. I thought she was the weakest in this category.
I really didn’t get into this song until a week ago when it felt like an appropriate theme song for my current predicament at work with people being all fake and shit. I guess, I’m one of those people who loves expressing my emotions through songs lol. Anyway, my Cover Thursday is from a band called Our Last Night You with their heavy metal rendition of Taylor Swift’s comeback single “Look What You Made Me Do.” I honestly liked their version more, truth be told.
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Tagged Cover Thursday, Look What You Made Me Do, Our Last Night, Taylor Swift
After the disappointing performance and attitude of Miss Philippines Imelda Schweigart last year, Manileña Karen Ibasco is all set to reversed the bad impression the embattled Schweigart left after she suffered diarrhea of the mouth and was eventually forced to resign her title, leaving the country subsequently.
87 countries are battling to become the ultimate Earth warrior and the Philippine rep is doing pretty well winning the swimsuit round in her group. Now, she needs your help for her to win a the Miss Photogenic award in the finals night on the 4th of November at the Mall of Asia Arena by voting for her via Miss Earth official Facebook Page. CLICK HER IMAGE.
This is a very strong batch and Karen knows that so she needs to bring her A-game every single time!
Does she have what it takes to become the Miss Earth 2017! Hell yeah!!!
Posted in Beauty Pageants
Tagged Karen Ibasco, Miss Earth, Miss Earth 2017, Miss Philippines Earth
Publication Date: October 11th 2016 by Cipher-Naught
Themes & Genres: Romantic-Comedy, New Adult
Paperback, 384 pages
ISBN13: 9781942874256
Characters: Ashley Winston, Drew Runous, Jethro Winston, Billy Winston, Cletus Winston, Duane Winston, Beau Winston, Roscoe Winston, Jessica James, Claire McClure, Sienna Diaz, Jennifer Sylvester, Shelly Sullivan, Repo, Jackson James, Diane Donner-Sylvester, Kip Sylvester, Isaac Sylvester
Cletus is my favorite amongst the Winston brothers and I’m so happy that his story turned out to be the best so far in the series! I loved that we get to see the inner workings of Cletus’s brains and the way he makes the impossible possible! We also get here an flustered and out of control Cletus and the reason for that is a certain Jennifer Sylvester who happens to be as wickedly smart as him.
Jennifer aka the Banana Cake Queen has lived her life following her parents’ demands. She wanted to live her own life but she can’t because of the prison-like hold by the very people who claimed to loved her.
Until she catches Cletus doing something he shouldn’t be doing and decided to blackmail him into finding her a husband who could whisks her away from her very controlling parents.
This is just the third book in the series but it felt like I’ve known this guys for a very long time now. Aside from Cletus being my favorite brother, this installment is also my favorite and as I’ve said the best so far. I loved how Cletus and Jennifer balanced each other so well and their chemistry is just beyond! I loved the fun parts of it, the sexy ones and most especially the emotional part that even got me a bit teary,
I couldn’t ask for a better love story for Cletus. Penny Reid sure knows how to write brilliant romances that will leave you asking for more!
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
About Penny Reid
Penny Reid is a USA Today Best Selling Author of romantic fiction. When she’s not immersed in penning smart romances she works in the biotech industry as a researcher. She’s also a full time mom to three diminutive adults (boy-8, girl-6, and girl-4 months), wife, daughter, knitter, crocheter, sewer, general crafter, and thought ninja.
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Tagged Beard Science, Book Review, Penny Reid, Winston Brothers Series
Despite controversies flocking the budding Thailand-based minor beauty pageant, our very own Miss Grand Philippines Elizabeth Clenci is only laser-focus on winning the first Miss Grand International crown for the country by slaying each and every area of the competition.
Here she is with her National Costume, Official Portrait and Swimsuit Presentation.
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