X-Factor UK: Top 7

Jamie Archer – “Radio Ga Ga” – I like the rough edge to Jamie’s voice but he didn’t totally “go for it” on this song. I thought Louis’ comments were inappropriate and smack of a deal with Simon to pimp Danyl over Jamie. 4/5

Lloyd Daniels – “A Crazy Little Think Called Love” – Not as bad as I feared, in fact he was relatively good to past performances. Definitely getting a bit more comfortable but he’s out of depth in this competition. Still, he’s cute as a button though. I didn’t realize he was only 16 until tonight. Good grief. It’s too young for these competitions. Louis is right, he’d be a shoe in for a boyband. 3/5

Olly Murs – “Don’t Stop Me Now” – What a mess. Is that dancing? Vocal was ok. Hair is better this week. Not his best performance. He still strikes me as a theme park performer. 3/5

Joe McElderry – “Somebody to Love” – Pleasant in parts but he doesn’t have the X-Factor. He should end up in musical theatre. 3/5

John and Edward – “Under Pressure” – LOLZ. Best they’ve been since “Oops.” They’re not great singers but quite entertaining when they try and I can’t say that about most of the acts. 3.5/5

Stacey Soloman – “Who Wants to Live Forever” – A bore and didn’t reach far enough. 3/5

Danyl Johnson – “We are the Champions” – What do they see in this guy? Are they all stoned? Wow. His voice is thin at times, his tone is boring, he still performs like he’s doing it for himself in a 360 degree mirror. It was lifeless, he’s still a middling, prima dona douche. Pimpage a mammoth turn off. Kris & Adam (in particular) blew him away in the Idol finale. Wish he’d just go away. 2/5

Who will be bottom 2: Stacey & Lloyd. Who will go home? I was wrong last week, but I’ll pick Lloyd again this week.

Who do I want to send home? Danyl

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Bottom 2 were Lloyd and Jamie. The public vote sent Jamie home. There was a long segment about recording the charity single consisting entirely of a monologue by Danyl. Joe's vocal on the charity single has made me take new notice of him.