Simon made Queen week decision on Sunday night - The X Factor

spkx · 10-11-2009, 07:37

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There have been more claims of fixing by fans however – with some accusing Simon of choosing a theme to favour his own acts over others. An insider told The Sun:: “This change of plan has come as no surprise to many of us as this benefits Simon’s acts.

“Jamie will be brilliant singing a Queen song, as will Danyl.

“But it might prove difficult for Stacey Solomon or Lloyd Daniels.”

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How can Simon be allowed to mentor AND choose the themes? That seems completely unfair...

How about he just lets the contestants sing whatever the hell they want for once?!

ArtyAttack · 10-11-2009, 08:01

Cowell makes up the rules as he goes along. His plans went wrong on Sunday with the wrong bottom two so he is trying another tactic. He has been getting away with conning the public for years and now thinks he is untouchable.

electric_badger · 10-11-2009, 08:37

Sadly it's his programme and he can pretty much do what he likes with it.

That said I am looking forward to all three of the Overs doing Queen, think they'll be great! Stacey can sing one of their ballads, the twins will obviously do Radio GaaGaa or something, Joe will do an ok performance with his song and lloyd is always dull whatever he sings.

jedward4pontins · 10-11-2009, 08:39

so he can make a girl and a 16yr old boy sing 30 yr old songs by one of the biggest groups ever and then say things like
"the song was too big for you" and "your not relevant"

will also be a good one for the twins to shout we will rock you again with a backing track to hit those fabulous high range of notes only freddie mercury could hit.

fif.fif · 10-11-2009, 08:43

Simon is the puppet master, we should accept this, not fight it

pau11n3 · 10-11-2009, 08:55

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Originally Posted by jedward4pontins

so he can make a girl and a 16yr old boy sing 30 yr old songs by one of the biggest groups ever and then say things like
"the song was too big for you" and "your not relevant"

will also be a good one for the twins to shout we will rock you with a backing track to hit those fabulous high range of notes only freddie mercury could hit.

the twins have already shouted we will rock you in "rock" week!

plus... a 34yr old man is expected to sing god awful screechy drivel in Diva week so fair is fair!
Queen songs are very across the board and will suit all the contestants IMO

fif.fif · 10-11-2009, 08:56

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Originally Posted by pau11n3

the twins have already shouted we will rock you in "rock" week!

plus... a 34yr old man is expected to sing god awful screechy drivel in Diva week so fair is fair!
Queen songs are very across the board and will suit all the contestants IMO

yup, they are versatile, and can be 'made' into lots of different styles. You can bring some of them down to actoustic set-up or just make them into ballads, or speed them up/modernise them etc. There's something for everyone.

yaruar · 10-11-2009, 09:13

It's more likely that the queen decision was made after Brian May has shown an interest in the show. Plus, as people ahve stated, the queen back catalog contains so much variety and so many well known strong songs, which is more than you can say for most bands.

dome · 10-11-2009, 09:19

I don't doubt that many view the show for the 'car crash' moments, should be a good week for a few.

Annie Apple · 10-11-2009, 09:25

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Originally Posted by yaruar

It's more likely that the queen decision was made after Brian May has shown an interest in the show. Plus, as people ahve stated, the queen back catalog contains so much variety and so many well known strong songs, which is more than you can say for most bands.

Of course that is so.
It is so obvious.

Early Doors · 10-11-2009, 09:49

Queen week had been strongly mooted before the live shows even started. It seemed that it was more a question of which week and not if.

In terms of it being for the benefit of Simon's acts, I don't see why he should feel that they are in so much trouble at this stage that he needs to bring this week forward.

Also I doubt very much that this week is planned to put paid to Stacey. Why would he want to get rid of the last girl in the competition before even the top 5?

From what I have been hearing over the past couple of days, the decision to bring forward Queen week to this week was more down to someone else's availability than Brian and Roger's.

Phoebica · 10-11-2009, 09:51

It's Simon's show!

Besides, if you're that good you'll be able to sing almost anything so the theme shouldn't matter. It's not Simon's fault that there is not a single theme that will suit Lloyd or that Stacey can only sing certain songs.

KatrinaK · 10-11-2009, 09:56

Simon as usual is looking after his own acts. He would never do abba week this week, knowing full well that Jamie and Danyl would suffer.

It's all about Simon's acts this year.

Lizzy11268 · 10-11-2009, 09:57

I am not sure this benefits ONLY Simon's acts.

Queen is very versatile, there are many to choose from

I for one am looking forward to it.

flowerlady · 10-11-2009, 09:57

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Originally Posted by spkx

How can Simon be allowed to mentor AND choose the themes? That seems completely unfair...

How about he just lets the contestants sing whatever the hell they want for once?!

It is his peogramme after all, so, he has gotta lot of say.
I think he did the right thing on sunday byy lettin the public vote, Be honest it would be the most boring X Factor ever without the twins!!!! I for 1 want Olly to win

Phoebica · 10-11-2009, 09:59

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Originally Posted by KatrinaK

Simon as usual is looking after his own acts. He would never do abba week this week, knowing full well that Jamie and Danyl would suffer.

It's all about Simon's acts this year.

All the judges look after their own acts. Simon can't do no right at the moment, no matter what the theme is people would say it's a fix. I suppose Diva week was to suit his own all male acts too?

Lizzy11268 · 10-11-2009, 10:02

There is also the point that Queen week will suit John and Edward quite well.

Maybe it is THEM he is trying to help rather than his own acts.

jon_ellacott · 10-11-2009, 10:02

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Originally Posted by fif.fif

yup, they are versatile, and can be 'made' into lots of different styles. You can bring some of them down to actoustic set-up or just make them into ballads, or speed them up/modernise them etc. There's something for everyone.

Queen have enough songs to find something suitbable for every contestants but at the same time, it probably is the perfect theme to really make and break the contestants and finally find that one true winner.

dome · 10-11-2009, 10:02

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Originally Posted by KatrinaK

Simon as usual is looking after his own acts. He would never do abba week this week, knowing full well that Jamie and Danyl would suffer.

It's all about Simon's acts this year.

They would all suffer if it was Abba week, they are notoriously hard songs to cover.

mitacond · 10-11-2009, 10:03

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Originally Posted by spkx

How can Simon be allowed to mentor AND choose the themes? That seems completely unfair...

How about he just lets the contestants sing whatever the hell they want for once?!

He is the boss

mitacond · 10-11-2009, 10:05

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Originally Posted by Lizzy11268

There is also the point that Queen week will suit John and Edward quite well.

Maybe it is THEM he is trying to help rather than his own acts.

Yes of course it will wow I cannot wait for their

Radio Ga Ga

I am just so looking forward to it.

mitacond · 10-11-2009, 10:06

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Originally Posted by dome

They would all suffer if it was Abba week, they are notoriously hard songs to cover.

LOL Oh I hope they have an ~ABBA week it should be hilarious.

mitacond · 10-11-2009, 10:09

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Originally Posted by jon_ellacott

Queen have enough songs to find something suitbable for every contestants but at the same time, it probably is the perfect theme to really make and break the contestants and finally find that one true winner.

The voice of reason

You are right there are so many Queen songs - I tell you what it will sort them out it really will. Mind you I think that the arrangements might be interesting to see too.

KatrinaK · 10-11-2009, 10:14

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Originally Posted by dome

They would all suffer if it was Abba week, they are notoriously hard songs to cover.

Leona and Ashley pulled it of in x-factor 2. Both were in Simon's catagory.

It's clear that Simon doing Queen will benefit his catagory. It's his show. Biased and self-serving until the end.

flowerlady · 10-11-2009, 10:19

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Originally Posted by mitacond

LOL Oh I hope they have an ~ABBA week it should be hilarious.

I 2nd that lol would be Soooooo funny

I want it all... I want it all .... And i want i now

10-11-2009, 08:01	#2
ArtyAttack Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: bournemouth Services: aol Posts: 24,624	Cowell makes up the rules as he goes along. His plans went wrong on Sunday with the wrong bottom two so he is trying another tactic. He has been getting away with conning the public for years and now thinks he is untouchable.

10-11-2009, 08:37	#3
electric_badger Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Portsmouth Services: Virgin Media, when it bothers to work Posts: 252	Sadly it's his programme and he can pretty much do what he likes with it. That said I am looking forward to all three of the Overs doing Queen, think they'll be great! Stacey can sing one of their ballads, the twins will obviously do Radio GaaGaa or something, Joe will do an ok performance with his song and lloyd is always dull whatever he sings.

10-11-2009, 08:39	#4
jedward4pontins Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 68	so he can make a girl and a 16yr old boy sing 30 yr old songs by one of the biggest groups ever and then say things like "the song was too big for you" and "your not relevant" will also be a good one for the twins to shout we will rock you again with a backing track to hit those fabulous high range of notes only freddie mercury could hit.

10-11-2009, 08:43	#5
fif.fif Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North East England Posts: 198	Simon is the puppet master, we should accept this, not fight it

10-11-2009, 09:13	#8
yaruar Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: london Posts: 596	It's more likely that the queen decision was made after Brian May has shown an interest in the show. Plus, as people ahve stated, the queen back catalog contains so much variety and so many well known strong songs, which is more than you can say for most bands.

10-11-2009, 09:19	#9
dome Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 29,727	I don't doubt that many view the show for the 'car crash' moments, should be a good week for a few.

10-11-2009, 09:49	#11
Early Doors Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,219	Queen week had been strongly mooted before the live shows even started. It seemed that it was more a question of which week and not if. In terms of it being for the benefit of Simon's acts, I don't see why he should feel that they are in so much trouble at this stage that he needs to bring this week forward. Also I doubt very much that this week is planned to put paid to Stacey. Why would he want to get rid of the last girl in the competition before even the top 5? From what I have been hearing over the past couple of days, the decision to bring forward Queen week to this week was more down to someone else's availability than Brian and Roger's.

10-11-2009, 09:51	#12
Phoebica Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 347	It's Simon's show! Besides, if you're that good you'll be able to sing almost anything so the theme shouldn't matter. It's not Simon's fault that there is not a single theme that will suit Lloyd or that Stacey can only sing certain songs.

10-11-2009, 09:56	#13
KatrinaK Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,622	Simon as usual is looking after his own acts. He would never do abba week this week, knowing full well that Jamie and Danyl would suffer. It's all about Simon's acts this year.

10-11-2009, 09:57	#14
Lizzy11268 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,917	I am not sure this benefits ONLY Simon's acts. Queen is very versatile, there are many to choose from I for one am looking forward to it.

10-11-2009, 10:02	#17
Lizzy11268 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,917	There is also the point that Queen week will suit John and Edward quite well. Maybe it is THEM he is trying to help rather than his own acts.