(e)X(citing) Factor

One of the things I look forward to the most here in England – lame as it sounds – is watching X Factor. This show freaking rocks. And the talent is incredible – SO much better than American and Canadian Idol in my opinion. I was so excited for Boot Camp this weekend, where the judges will pick the Top 25. Before the results, here’s my faves so far (lets see how many of my picks make it):

• Danyl Johnson: Three words: OH-MY-GOD. This guy has it all and then some! He is a teacher, for one, which scores him crazy-points. On top of that he is super cute, has awesome stage-presence, a great personality, and MAN – can he sing?! Simon actually told him he had the best first audition he had ever heard. That says something.
• Miss Frank: This group of three ladies were originally soloists and were cut, but were told by the judges that if they went in as a group they could move on. I really like them together.
• Jamie Archer: Also known as Big-Hair-Dude (or Jamie Afro). This 34-year-old wowed me with his version of Kings of Leon’s “Sex is on Fire.” Very good performer; great stage presence. I just hope he can sing ballads too.
• Lucy Jones: This 18 year old beauty can sing Whitney, Mariah, and Christina unlike anyone I’ve ever heard (apart from the singers themselves obviously). I’m just waiting for Celine.
• Nicole Lawrence: After her dad passed away, this 30-some-odd year old lounge singer is determined to go further. Simon isn’t a huge fan yet, but her rendition of “I’m Not Goin” gave me goosebumps.
• Daniel Pearce: Daniel is one of the winners of the show Popstars: The Rivals – I was a bit turned off by that at first, but then I heard him sing. Great voice. Great face, too.
• Olly Murs: Love love love him! Sooooo freaking cute, and SUCH a good singer. Very charismatic…and I love his hats!

Ok -- lets watch the results!    ............*watching*............

I am awesome.  Truly.  All of my faves are in the Top 25!  I simply cannot wait for this show to really begin!