Thursday, September 29, 2011

The X Factor UK Series 8 Bootcamp


Last weekend in the bootcamp episodes we witnessed the birth of the new big boyband : Nu Vibe. But we'll talk about that later. Bootcamp was made up of two challenges. First, the contestants were divided into groups and had to perform together. Second, a solo performance from every contestant. So here is my review :


Bootcamp Round 1
Okay, so in my opinion pretty much every group was awful, but one or two members stood out of each group. Frankie Cocozza, for one, totally nailed it. Pure gold. I also admire Marcus Collins for doing an awesome job although he was stuck with the craziest fellow members ever. Oh, and do I even need to mention how amazing Janet Devlin was?

What about Bradley Johnson. I was so looking forward to see his performance. But when his group finally showed up, we only saw this Luke guy completely screw up his performance and they totally skipped Bradley's part! And some time later I realized he got eliminated! What?! Until I realized he was in the group of hopefuls that were brought back to form various new bands.

Bootcamp Round 2
Kendro!! Oh how I love these guys! Even though they didn't improve their singing voices at all. But they're so full of energy and entertaining! That's what the X Factor is all about, right? Right? Well, apparently I'm wrong. Because they didn't make the last cut. Bummer. But it was so sad and touching to see them cry when they were eliminated. And you really see how much they care about each other, and about the competition. Beautiful. I really hope they'll come back next year. And please sing better!

Nu Vibe. The newly formed boyband in which Bradley Johnson is. At first I wasn't too thrilled about seeing Bradley with these four random guys, but in only a few seconds, I totally fell in love with the group. They have great chemistry together. They look great together, they sound great together. And they have the most important thing any boyband needs : group hugs! Bromance all the way!

Janet Devlin is the sweetest girl I've ever seen. Every time she sings I'm like under a spell. I can't even put it into words. She is just incredible.

What's with this Goldie girl? I don't understand what the judges see in her. I don't like her. Never did, never will. But I absolutely loved the pianist's reaction to her performance. And when Gary was running away from Goldie's hug, that was epic. "Help! Help!" Poor Gary.

Through to Judges Houses
  • Gary and the Boys : Joe Cox, Frankie Cocozza, Luke Lucas, John Wilding, Marcus Collins, Max Vickers, James Michaels, Craig Colton
  • Tulisa and the Groups : The Lovettes, Girl V Boy, Nu Vibe, The Keys, 2 Shoes, The Risk, Estrella, Rhythmix
  • Louis and the Over 25 : Samantha Brookes, Joseph Gilligan, Carolynne Poole, Goldie Cheung, Jonjo Kerr, Johnny Robinson, Terry Winstanley, Kitty Brucknell
  • Kelly and the Girls : Amelia Lily, Mischa Bryan, Holly Repton, Sophie Habibis, Janet Devlin, Jade Richards, Sarah Watson, Melanie McCabe
On the Xtra Factor, the judges and hosts wrote down their guess to who would win the whole thing. So I'm gonna do the same here. I have a lot of favorites (the names in blue above), but I have to say Janet Devlin.

Who do you think will win? Feel free to leave your comments bellow!

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