Xfactor tears....Big love for Rebecca Ferguson

So many of you know I'm an expat (English) living in Florida, but there is still some English television I can't seem to give up.
One of those shows is the XFactor (Simon Cowell brings to the US next year).

A bit like American Idol, but there are four categories of singers. Under 25 boys and girls. Over 25's and groups.

 

There have been seven winners to date: Steve Brookstein, Shayne Ward, Leona Lewis, Leon Jackson, Alexandra Burke, Joe McElderry and Matt Cardle. If you are a visitor from outside of the UK you will probably only have heard of Leona Lewis who went on to achieve international fame and fortune after winning in 2006. Matt is this years winner, but I don't think he's an international star in the making, but I maybe wrong.....( I've linked to all the winners live final performances! - recommended listening - Leona, Alexandra)

It, like American Idol, draws massive television audiences, and I always find a way of watching from the US... this year it's been really easy as XFactor have posted all of the performances on YouTube... I suppose they'd rather you'd go to their channel than illegal uploads..and I, for one, are grateful... beautiful HD quality video only minutes after each performance...

Anyway this year I have been rooting for a young woman from Liverpool. Rebecca Ferguson was my choice to win. Unfortunately she was pipped at the post, but I still predict great things for her. I'm posting a few of her great performances and telling you to look out in the future for a really soulful album, reminiscent of an old Motown diva.

Enjoy

X Factor addiction

Yet to come to the the States, I have to satisfy my X Factor addiction by using You Tube.

I cringe at the audition process, but it's like a non stop locomotive.. there is just no getting off once you start. I cry at the soppy stories and the great performances and have my favourites early on.... X Factor 'found' Leona Lewis..and too be honest she has been the only 'star' that came out of it... but there's two women this year who I love, one in the young and one in the old categories.. They have great background stories, neither have any confidence, and I have warmed to them both...

Good luck Mary & Rebecca .. I'm rooting for you x


Mary Byrne, the Tesco checkout lady.



Rebecca Ferguson, a young mum from Liverpool... no confidence but everyone loves her

Go You Tube their earlier performances in the auditions, you'll see why I like them so much...!

I'll keep you posted with their progress, but so far so good as they both made it through week 1..