Yes, Filipino singer Alisah Bonaobra definitely has the public on her side as she made a comeback on to the first live shows as the wildcard contestant for the girls category.
For the first live show, the Girls and the Boys categories were the first to performed.
Alisah performed an awe-inspiring rendition of the American Idol winning song of Jordin Sparks’ This Is My Now and man’ did she deliver! She fucking killed it!
Leon Mallett meanwhile was chosen as the wildcard for the boys.
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!!!
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.
Despite failing to advance to the Six Chair Challenge, Sam Black is apparently getting another chance after it was revealed last night that he will be replacing season favorite Anthony Russell after the latter’s removal from the show following “drug” revelations.
Sam Black made an impression during the audition singing his own rendition of Rounaround Sue getting four yeses from the judges.
During bootcamp, he failed to impress and even proposed to his long time girlfriend and the mother of his kid.
On why Louis decided to asks Sam back – ‘Sam had a great reaction from the British public when his audition aired. So I re-watched it and realised we missed a trick not putting him through at Boot Camp.’
Some netizens are questioning the decision especially after one of the favorites Benji Matthews didn’t get a final seat in the Six Chair Challenge.
Do you think it’s fair for Sam to come back to the show?
The boys! The boys, the boys, the boys! I initially thought that this was the strongest category this year what with Anthony Russell, Aidan Martin and Jack Mason leading the pack but after seeing all of their performances from the Bootcamp up to the Six Chair Challenge, I figured that they’re just slightly better than the Girls category whom I considered the weakest this year. At this stage, the winner for me will probably be coming from either the Overs or the Groups category. Anyway, here are the performances of the boys who made it through the judges house hoping to make it to the live shows. Such a shame really because front-runner Anthony Russell was booted even before reaching the judges’ house. You will see at the end of this post the ‘boy’ Louis decided to bring back which is really baffling to be honest.
Leon Mallet – I really thought that Alex is much better than him but truth be told, I’m still baffled why he made it over Benji Matthews. Seriously…
Singing a judge’s song is a big risk but I thought Spencer delivered real well with his oversinging (yes Louis, I’ve to agree with you) of the Pussycat Dolls’ Dont Cha. It was a very smart choice and I think his main purpose is to display his vocals which I thought is one of the best of the night.
I just find him overly dramatic. He sang a very heartfelt original song called Punchline and secured his seat from Nicole! Uhm…
I absolutely loved his song choice! He’s probably the best in the boys category now that Anthony is out of the competition. It was a very well deserved seat!
He’s okay I guess but he’s just gonna be a filler in the competition.
Anthony’s last performance…
Here’s the super likable Benjie Matthews singing an original! I’m fucking gutted that he didn’t get a seat!!!
You see, Anthony was booted out and guess who they asked to comeback??? None other than SAM BLACK. I mean, cmon! He’s not even in the Six Chair Challenge!!!!
The Overs are always the least favorite of the judges to mentor despite three previous winners were from this category. This year, they are one of the strongest in my opinion with Matt Linnen and Berget Lewis leading the pack.
Matt Linnen is my top choice for the overs and my overall-second pick to win this season. He’s got everything going for him. He’s very good looking, has that raspy sexy voice and definitely has the X-factor. This isn’t his best performance because he looks awkward without a guitar and the way he’s flapping his hands and engaging the audience was a bit cringy but Nicole knows that he is her best chance to win the season.
Holland native Berget is arguably the best vocalist in the competition and without question, her seat is the most deserved. Don’t hate on me, I love Berget but I just don’t think she has a chance of winning this if I’m being honest.
After being ousted in favor of Loverine from the Philippines, the audience’ clamor to bring her back created an awkward moment for Nicole where she basically asked Loverine to give the seat back to her. I honestly don’t see Talia’s appeal. I’m sure she’s a nice girl but she’s one of the weakest singers in the competition in my opinion.
Tracy Leanne Jefford
I just loved her. Her voice kind of reminds me of Amy Winehouse transported back in time which is basically what Amy Winehouse is all about. She’s also inspiring like just what Nicole has mentioned.
French crooner Kevin Davy White is a really good vocalist but I still can’t figure out why I’m not getting his music – yet. He’s likable enough but he’s kind of boring.
Slavo Kalezic from Montenegro was the big upset of the night. I mean, I dont’ understand why he’s there in the first place.
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