We may not have time to record, but we have time to write!

Hey all!

Yeah, we know we haven't released a new episode in a couple (or a lot of) months. But guess what:

COLLEGE IS DOMINATING OUR LIVES OH MY WORD.
*ahem*

Sooo with everyone's hectic schedules, it's more than difficult to record a show. Trust me, I've tried numerous times to schedule a session, but it's just not very feasible. While we wait for our to-do lists to die down, we'll be using this handy-dandy blog! E.g., today, I'll be writing about the X-Factor.

Yes, we're all American. However, ever since I heard about Britain's Got Talent last Spring (Whoo Diversity!), I've become a bit hooked on British talent shows.

Oooor maybe a bit obsessed. (They're so addictive! What can one do?) As I anxiously await the episode to be aired and then segments posted on YouTube, I've decided to give my predictions for the final 12.

The Boys:
-Joe McElderly. I think overall he has the best vocals of the group and a really good personality. His voice is kind of different, kind of bordering feminine. However, I think his strength makes him able to pull it off.
-Rikki Loney. Okay, he's just pretty darling. Sure he had the whole "I failed last year, but now I'm coming back!" thing going for him (which quite a few contestants had this season...), but he sang when he had just lost his voice and managed to do a fairly decent-ish job. Like Joe, his voice is really different, and I think some people will love it and some people will hate it. I personally want to see more of him.
-Ethan Borian. He was a toss-up. I'm a fan of his voice and really liked his auditioning rendition of "Use Somebody." However, the more songs he sings, the more I think he has a rather limited range. However, Lloyd seems a bit too young, and both he and Duane seem to need a bit more practice. I appreciate what Daniel does, I just don't think it could fly that easily in the pop industry. Maybe Britain's Got Talent? ;)

The Groups:
(Oh dear. I would feel sorry for Louis if he didn't bug me so much with his rudeness that overbears Simon Cowell's.)
-John and Edward. I CAN'T STAND THEM. However, Louis randomly likes them. Because he has the misconception that the public will like them and that he's fought so hard for them, I think he'll take that obnoxious pair of brats.
-Miss Frank. I don't think they're that excellent, but again, I don't think Louis, and the rest of the judging team for that matter, would have let them come back and put them in the final 24 if they weren't prepared to put them in the final 12. It will be interesting, though, to see how they do in the live shows.
-Kandy Rain. I think they have the best vocals, chemistry, and gave the best performances of all the groups. It's as simple as that.

The Overs:
(Okay, Simon has got it tough. THEY WERE ALL SO GOOD. But here's my (really-difficult-to-make) predictions.
-Daniel Pearce. Like Simon said, he gave it one million percent, and I would be really sad to see him go. His voice is a bit static, but he can still sing really well.
-Nicole Lawrence. Like Rikki, she's just darling. She's polite and cool yet has so much spark when she sings. I love her and would love to see her continue.
-Jamie Archer. Yeah, I'm just a really big fan of him. As much as I would love to see Danyl Johnson continue, he just can't seem to deliver a performance as good as his first audition, and I think instead we're getting a glimpse of his vocal flaws. Which is really a shame, because he had been my favorite.

The Girls:
-Stacey Solomon. She's got the voice and the personality. She has a really earthy, strong voice and she can pull off quite a few types of songs. She's also absolutely adorable and funny.
-Lucie Jones. I think she's good, but she could be better. I know Dannii and the rest of the public love her though, so I think she'll make it.
-I have no idea. I kind of want Nicole Jackson to go through because I really like her voice, but 1) She did get really lost during her last performance and 2) The producers haven't put her in anywhere else in the show. Keep in mind, the final 12 are preparing for the live shows now, and they've been chosen for a while. The editors and producers have to focus on them for the beginning of the season to showcase the talent and prepare the audiences to vote. Maybe Rachel Adedji will get it?

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, go watch the clips on youtube! It's really addictive, and in the good way - not like Twilight.

I might write a post after the 12 are announced, depending on how different they are from my predictions and how much I've read of my Psychology homework :) Later!

-Deborah