The X Factor - Semi Final 2009

1. Olly for Simon.
"Can You Feel It"
What has happened to Olly's vocals? He started off as Will Young and had turned into Lloyd. Well, not quite. Glad they've finally sorted out his hair.

2. Joe for Cheryl.
"She's Out of My Life"
Like that they kept it simple. Just him and his voice. Excellent.

3. Stacey for Dannii.
"The Way You Make Me Feel"
Nice arrangement, but the vocals were disappointing, despite a good start. Not a great physical performance either.

4. Danyl for Simon.
"Man in the Mirror"
Seriously bad start in the lower range, then nasal climax. No change there then. That said, easily the best performance so far- if not the best vocals. Louis is such a fucking prick.

5. Olly for Simon.
"We Can Work It Out"
Firstly, it's a Beatles song, Simon, and Olly did the Stevie Wonder version. A song that's not that well known? What is Louis on? Better than Olly's first song, definitely.

6. Joe for Cheryl.
"Open Arms"
Joe nails Journey again. A song no-one knows, Simon? It was top 5 for Mariah. Great vocals again from Joe, though he does lack stage presence. Still my winner though.

7. Stacey for Dannii.
"Somewhere"
A big song, and she handled it well. Definitely makes up for her first song. Excellent- best of the night for me.

8. Danyl for Simon.
"I Have Nothing"
He is NOT the best singer left in the competition, Simon, and we're down to four. Listen to that first verse- bloody awful. I love this song, and this version did absolutely nothing for me.

Final three: Joe and Stacey for sure, not sure which of Simon's should stay. Would have said Olly a few weeks ago, but he's slipped so far, I'm starting to think Danyl deserves it more. But Simon needs to know Danyl is not as good as he thinks he is.