Trying to like Olly but not working for me - The X Factor

DUNDEEBOY · 08-11-2009, 12:37

He seems a nice regular bloke.

However his cheesy routines, dad dancing, Primark suits just don't seem to work for me.

He is very average vocally, with dated tunes, just don't see where he goes after this to be honest.

neelia · 08-11-2009, 12:39

It'a all a matter of taste. I like him more and more

I understand your point though, I think Lloyd is adorable and would love to be a fan but he just isn't good enough, at least yet.

Hyooj · 08-11-2009, 12:40

Olly = "some bloke from down the pub".

meglosmurmurs · 08-11-2009, 12:42

I do agree.

I think he puts on good performances, but it is mainly down to the whole circus that is on-stage with him to back him up.
He got completely lost in yesterday's show, and what on earth were those dance moves about?

He doesn't have a strong voice and doesn't seem like a star to me. I call him Mr Average.

DUNDEEBOY · 08-11-2009, 12:42

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Originally Posted by neelia

It'a all a matter of taste. I like him more and more

I understand your point though, I think Lloyd is adorable and would love to be a fan but he just isn't good enough, at least yet.

What is it you like, I don't think he seems hot for the girls to like.

He just seems like a bloke who has gone out for a few drinks after work and stayed out for the night and wandered into the X-Factor studio.

americandreamer · 08-11-2009, 12:42

I think Olly is great and my prediction to win (although I'm hoping Danyl or Lucie).

I totally agree with the dated tunes though and think Simon is getting it spectacularly wrong for him. Twist and Shout was ridiculous - as was all of the song choices last night apart from Jamie's.

americandreamer · 08-11-2009, 12:44

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Originally Posted by DUNDEEBOY

What is it you like, I don't think he seems hot for the girls to like.

He just seems like a bloke who has gone out for a few drinks after work and stayed out for the night and wandered into the X-Factor studio.

You could say the same about Robbie Williams.

I think it's just a wee cheeky spark that some people find appealing, others don't.

Vocally he aint a class act, but it's about more than technical ability.

bridgerton · 08-11-2009, 12:45

I think Olly is great. He's one that I've come to like over the course of the shows and he's consistently good. He's done a great job with each of the songs he's sung. He comes across as a nice guy and gets a very good reaction from the studio audience every week - especially last night.

Gillypoots · 08-11-2009, 12:48

It is all down to personal taste and no doubt Olly is a crowd pleaser on the show.

The main problem lies in whatever could he do as a recording artist? Singing cheesy songs on a live show is fine, but when it comes to selling an album that has to be listened to with no visuals of Olly wouldn't work, not for me anyway.

I've no doubt that quite a high percentage of his votes are coming from viewers based on him on the show. Most of them are loving him on there but wouldn't dream of going out and buying music. This seems to be what happens every year.

Taking the show on entertainment value for a Saturday night viewing audience is great in that context. The reality is that, come next year around April, interest will begin to wane in all of the performers unless they have that extra something that turns them into a viable performer with the potential to develop a career.

I really can't see Olly being able to sustain his success.

neelia · 08-11-2009, 12:48

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Originally Posted by DUNDEEBOY

What is it you like, I don't think he seems hot for the girls to like.

He just seems like a bloke who has gone out for a few drinks after work and stayed out for the night and wandered into the X-Factor studio.

Oh I'm past being influenced by "hot" in a singer (or at least at Olly's tneder age). I think he has a good voice and I loved his dancing last night. The whole thing cheered me up. J&E make me smile too but I actually like Olly's voice

franster · 08-11-2009, 12:50

I think he's probably the most well rounded of the bunch. I don't think he's the most talented, in fact I think he's one of the weakest, but I think right now he's the only 'winner'. Firstly, he's the only one where you can actually see the direction he would take as an artist. I guess for Lucie that is starting to emerge now as well, but because it happened mid-competition it sort of looks like its a compromise, rather than what she actually wants. He's presented as having a 'down to earth' and cheeky personality, which people seem to love (I actually think he comes across a lot more arrogant than Danyl though.) He also seems to appeal to both males and females, different age groups etc. he's not a dreadful singer and, apparently, can perform. Being good looking obviously doesn't hinder him either. I can see why people would like him.

I just think he's cheesy.

jaybs · 08-11-2009, 12:51

In the auditions Olly was my number One! and I would have signed him there and then for any record company! but now, No! he has lost all his soul, last night it looked more like the standard you could see every week from good reliable red coats at Butlins! nothing more.

noorani · 08-11-2009, 12:52

I think some of his performances have been good, he's moving about, dancing, and trying to put on a show. He's been giving some toe tapping, well known songs which I think have helped him a lot in the popularity stakes. I find him 'listenable', which I can't say the same for Danyl, I'm afraid.

Queen Maeve · 08-11-2009, 12:52

I'm finding him performance style over vocal substance atm. I think Louis and Dannii were on the money last night. Louis said if it was a popularity contest only Olly would win, Dannii commented on him stuck in time warp. Simon is being very cute giving him songs that he can coast in and dont require challenging vocals.

KateH77 · 08-11-2009, 12:53

I really like Olly, he's grown on me so much! His performances of the last two weeks have both been the stand outs of the night.

MissMatch · 08-11-2009, 12:57

Everything about Olly is a bit "average" for me. I suppose he's a decent performer and a nice guy but his singing voice is nothing special. Unfortunately, it's looking like he's going to win.

BatmanLaBatman · 08-11-2009, 13:00

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Originally Posted by Hyooj

Olly = "some bloke from down the pub".

Danyl = "some bloke down the pub who thinks he should be performing at the Albert Hall".

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Originally Posted by bridgerton

I think Olly is great. He's one that I've come to like over the course of the shows and he's consistently good.

As above.

Hyooj · 08-11-2009, 13:00

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Originally Posted by MissMatch

Unfortunately, it's looking like he's going to win.

NO WAY!

Viridiana · 08-11-2009, 13:02

I think he's a bit icky. The ripped shirt of the last episode it's still imprinted in my mind. And no that's not a good thing. But he looks the most comfortable on stage, he sings well and we do not die of boredom watching him, like I do with Lloyd(apalling) and Joe for example. Overall he's growing on me.

ellenpagerocks · 08-11-2009, 13:03

I still am not sure about Olly giving a wow peformance he certainly won't if he's given the same type of songs each week, wow peformance generally needs to be a more slower song. That imo could be his downfall where someone like Joe, Lucie or Danyl could overtake him

soneil · 08-11-2009, 13:04

Don't do him! You'll regret it in the morning!!

I fervently believe that Simon Cowell is the only person who will EVER use the name "Olly Murs" followed by the words "international pop star" in a sentence. Honestly.

Tyjet · 08-11-2009, 13:10

I think he's good, the best of the Over 25s, but I don't think he should win, mainly because I think his 'success' would be short lived, Leon Jackson style. I much prefer Joe or one of the girls tbh

Simon Cow · 08-11-2009, 13:12

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Originally Posted by BatmanLaBatman

Danyl = "some bloke down the pub who thinks he should be performing at the Albert Hall".

...and shouts like he IS performing in the Albert Hall!

Simon Cow · 08-11-2009, 13:14

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Originally Posted by Hyooj

NO WAY!

YES WAY!

tomnookwillkilu · 08-11-2009, 13:18

He is forgettable imo. I couldn't remember what he sang last night.

08-11-2009, 12:37	#1
DUNDEEBOY Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,379	Trying to like Olly but not working for me He seems a nice regular bloke. However his cheesy routines, dad dancing, Primark suits just don't seem to work for me. He is very average vocally, with dated tunes, just don't see where he goes after this to be honest.

08-11-2009, 12:39	#2
neelia Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 9,935	It'a all a matter of taste. I like him more and more I understand your point though, I think Lloyd is adorable and would love to be a fan but he just isn't good enough, at least yet.

08-11-2009, 12:40	#3
Hyooj Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 197	Olly = "some bloke from down the pub".

08-11-2009, 12:42	#4
meglosmurmurs Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The high end of low. Services: I hate what I have become to escape what I hated being. Posts: 3,116	I do agree. I think he puts on good performances, but it is mainly down to the whole circus that is on-stage with him to back him up. He got completely lost in yesterday's show, and what on earth were those dance moves about? He doesn't have a strong voice and doesn't seem like a star to me. I call him Mr Average.

08-11-2009, 12:42	#6
americandreamer Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 173	I think Olly is great and my prediction to win (although I'm hoping Danyl or Lucie). I totally agree with the dated tunes though and think Simon is getting it spectacularly wrong for him. Twist and Shout was ridiculous - as was all of the song choices last night apart from Jamie's.

08-11-2009, 12:45	#8
bridgerton Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 605	I think Olly is great. He's one that I've come to like over the course of the shows and he's consistently good. He's done a great job with each of the songs he's sung. He comes across as a nice guy and gets a very good reaction from the studio audience every week - especially last night.

08-11-2009, 12:48	#9
Gillypoots Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,297	It is all down to personal taste and no doubt Olly is a crowd pleaser on the show. The main problem lies in whatever could he do as a recording artist? Singing cheesy songs on a live show is fine, but when it comes to selling an album that has to be listened to with no visuals of Olly wouldn't work, not for me anyway. I've no doubt that quite a high percentage of his votes are coming from viewers based on him on the show. Most of them are loving him on there but wouldn't dream of going out and buying music. This seems to be what happens every year. Taking the show on entertainment value for a Saturday night viewing audience is great in that context. The reality is that, come next year around April, interest will begin to wane in all of the performers unless they have that extra something that turns them into a viable performer with the potential to develop a career. I really can't see Olly being able to sustain his success.

08-11-2009, 12:50	#11
franster Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,371	I think he's probably the most well rounded of the bunch. I don't think he's the most talented, in fact I think he's one of the weakest, but I think right now he's the only 'winner'. Firstly, he's the only one where you can actually see the direction he would take as an artist. I guess for Lucie that is starting to emerge now as well, but because it happened mid-competition it sort of looks like its a compromise, rather than what she actually wants. He's presented as having a 'down to earth' and cheeky personality, which people seem to love (I actually think he comes across a lot more arrogant than Danyl though.) He also seems to appeal to both males and females, different age groups etc. he's not a dreadful singer and, apparently, can perform. Being good looking obviously doesn't hinder him either. I can see why people would like him. I just think he's cheesy.

08-11-2009, 12:51	#12
jaybs Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North West England Services: Freeview Digital, FM, LW, SW, AM and DAB Posts: 2,186	In the auditions Olly was my number One! and I would have signed him there and then for any record company! but now, No! he has lost all his soul, last night it looked more like the standard you could see every week from good reliable red coats at Butlins! nothing more.

08-11-2009, 12:52	#13
noorani Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,794	I think some of his performances have been good, he's moving about, dancing, and trying to put on a show. He's been giving some toe tapping, well known songs which I think have helped him a lot in the popularity stakes. I find him 'listenable', which I can't say the same for Danyl, I'm afraid.

08-11-2009, 12:52	#14
Queen Maeve Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Golden Lion Hotel Posts: 8,671	I'm finding him performance style over vocal substance atm. I think Louis and Dannii were on the money last night. Louis said if it was a popularity contest only Olly would win, Dannii commented on him stuck in time warp. Simon is being very cute giving him songs that he can coast in and dont require challenging vocals.

08-11-2009, 12:53	#15
KateH77 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Merseyside Services: Stacey/Jamie FTW! Posts: 801	I really like Olly, he's grown on me so much! His performances of the last two weeks have both been the stand outs of the night.

08-11-2009, 12:57	#16
MissMatch Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: England,The World,The Universe Services: RIP MJ, Joe to win XF, Ali to win SCD Posts: 596	Everything about Olly is a bit "average" for me. I suppose he's a decent performer and a nice guy but his singing voice is nothing special. Unfortunately, it's looking like he's going to win.

08-11-2009, 13:02	#19
Viridiana Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,655	I think he's a bit icky. The ripped shirt of the last episode it's still imprinted in my mind. And no that's not a good thing. But he looks the most comfortable on stage, he sings well and we do not die of boredom watching him, like I do with Lloyd(apalling) and Joe for example. Overall he's growing on me.

08-11-2009, 13:03	#20
ellenpagerocks Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 1,561	I still am not sure about Olly giving a wow peformance he certainly won't if he's given the same type of songs each week, wow peformance generally needs to be a more slower song. That imo could be his downfall where someone like Joe, Lucie or Danyl could overtake him

08-11-2009, 13:04	#21
soneil Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: London Services: Sky HD, DSL Posts: 736	Don't do him! You'll regret it in the morning!! I fervently believe that Simon Cowell is the only person who will EVER use the name "Olly Murs" followed by the words "international pop star" in a sentence. Honestly.

08-11-2009, 13:10	#22
Tyjet Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 232	I think he's good, the best of the Over 25s, but I don't think he should win, mainly because I think his 'success' would be short lived, Leon Jackson style. I much prefer Joe or one of the girls tbh

08-11-2009, 13:18	#25
tomnookwillkilu Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 184	He is forgettable imo. I couldn't remember what he sang last night.