X Factor ……

I kinda like the ‘pub rocker’ – Jamie Archer. He did a superb rendition of “Crying” (a Roy Orbison hit from the 1960’s) and I thought did it really well. Previously he was the ‘wild man’ of the show, ; a consummate performer who could work the audience and delivered his ‘rock style’ songs with tremendous energy and enthusiasm. He now has demonstrated that he is more than a ‘one style singer’. Clean him up a bit; provide him with a sensible wardrobe (drop the grungy jeans & T Shirts); lose the oh so gay handkerchief hanging from his hip pocket; and I reckon he’ll be pretty good.

“Jedward”-what can be said about them (by way of insults or criticism) that hasn’t been said already? Still, the lovely Louis simply adores them – which is hardly a surprise eh?

I reckon that the ‘teenie’ votes will go to ‘Geordie Jo’ (Joe McEldery or similar). He has an amazingly true voice, practically perfect pitch; he has the slightly feminine good looks that set him aside as a teenage heart throb; coupled with an engaging and open smile that will also win over the mums (he could be the son they always wanted to have).

Danyl – the history teacher with the absolutely enormous mouth and who allegedly kicks with both feet, will probably survive another round or two – but I don’t see the teenie girls voting for him for much longer and the mums won’t want to envisage a son who might be a ‘gender bender’.