X Factor 2008 - Week 6, Daniel Evans Finally goes out

Daniel Evans had perhaps been living a charmed life in X Factor 2008. A few weeks running, he had been quoted as odds on to go out, but somehow managed to scrape through. As the weeks went by though, the competition just got tougher and tougher and inevitably, he was unable to hold on.

This was one of those performances where I liked it, but not sure if was for the correct reasons. It's Not Unusual is a forgiving song if done badly because it always will bring in a slight comedy element.

To be fair to Daniel, he did improve over the weeks, but now was probably the right time to go. When he landed in the bottom two with the powerful Rachel Hylton, there was only ever going to be one result.

In the Sing off, Daniel sang Bridge over Troubled Water. It was pleasant, but not over sparkling of future X Factor stardom.

Hat's off to Daniel for lasting as long as he did, and for coming back uneffected each week despite the continued dire summings up from Louis Walsh. Hopefully the X Factor can give him the platform to go on to do other things.

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X Factor 2008 - Week 5, Daniel Evans still In

Daniel Evans is a good singer... but he's not a great singer.

Is he unique? Is he a recording artist? Does he have the X Factor? I would have to say NO.

Everyone has their own opinions of course and the fact Daniel is still in the contest shows, he does have some Public support behind him. It also probably helps each week that Louis Walsh, in particular, tears apart his performance. This time, Walsh said he couldn't win the contest in a Million years. It's probably nearer two Million I would say.

To be fair, on Mariah Carey theme night, Daniel did sound a bit better than previous outings.

Daniel Evans is again, odds-on to go out of the X Factor Competition this week. It's very possible he could go through again to leave Ruth Lorenzo and Rachel Hylton battling it out in the bottom two sing off. Hopefully this doesn't happen.

All will be revealed this Saturday.

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X Factor 2008 - Week 6, The Next Elimination?

Week 6 of the X Factor 2008 is themed Best of British. With only 7 acts now left in and the shock elimination of Laura White last week, the remaining contenders are fully aware, that you are only as good as your last performance... and even then a huge chunk of randomness also gets tossed into the mix.

Here are the odds on each Acts chances of elimination from the contest this week,

Daniel Evans 4/5
Rachel Hylton 11/4
Ruth Lorenzo 4/1
J L S 20/1
Eoghan Quigg 20/1
Diana Vickers 20/1
Alexandra Burke 25/1

Daniel Evans is the odds-on favourite for the third week in a row. He seems to be living a charmed existence at the moment. The more the four judges slate his performance, the more home votes Evans attracts. Surely he can't escape again though can he?

Danni Minogue is the only Mentor to have all three acts left in the competition, but this time round they are first, second and third favourites to go out. If the bottom two end up being Ruth Lorenzo and Rachel Hylton, then Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole will have an almost impossible decision to make.

For what it's worth, JLS, Eoghan Quigg, Diana Vickers and Alexandra Burke all look safe. However, I thought this before with Laura White. Still can't believe that she went. The voting Public, you can't really trust them can you?

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X Factor 2008 - Heroes Number 1 for Second Week !

For 2 Weeks running the X Factor finalists have topped the Charts!

Even if they don't win, any act will be able to walk proudly away knowing they have had a number 1 hit. This is a massive achievement.

Well done to the finalists!

Will they manage a third week at the top? It will be tricky. Beyonce charted at Number 2 this week and her single only comes out to buy in shops from today. Britney's come back song is at number 4 and Christine Aguilera is also in the mix.

All proceeds from the Charity single go to Help for Heroes and the British Legion Poppy appeal.

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X Factor 2008 - Week 5, The Next Elimination

God was on Daniel Evans side last week. He somehow managed to survive Disco week despite facing the wrath of the Judges. He was odds on to go out, but escaped the bottom two singoff completely. Louis face when it was announced, in no particular order, that Evans was through, was an absolute picture.

It is Mariah Carey Song week this time. Here are the odds on the next elimination,

Daniel Evans 4/7
Rachel Hylton 7/2
Ruth Lorenzo 6/1
J L S 10/1
Eoghan Quigg 14/1
Alexandra Burke 50/1
Laura White 66/1
Diana Vickers 66/1

Daniel is an even stronger favourite to be voted out this time at 4/7. If he gets another roasting from the Judges however, the public may get behind him and vote again. In recent years this seems to be the general pattern, most famously evident with the Scottish duo, The McDonald Brothers, a few years back.

I would be surprised if Daniel is not in the bottom two though... but yes, I thought that last week also!

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X Factor - Week 5 - How is Each Mentor fairing ???

Simon Cowell is currently 6/1 to win.

Four weeks in and he has already lost two acts. Scott Bruton in Week 3 and Austin Drage this week. Eoghan Quigg is his last hope.

Can he do it? Well it doesn't look good, but of the male acts left, Eoghan is the most favoured at 6/1. Simon's main aim must be to get him to the final. That would be a great achievement in a very difficult year.


Louis Walsh just has one act left and is 8/1 to win.

His Boyband, JLS, are getting better every week and one feels there is an outside glimmer of hope after an awful start for Louis losing two acts in as many weeks. The Glimmer of hope is a fairly faint one however.

JLS are also quoted at 8/1 to win the contest.



Mentor, Dannii Minogue has all 3 of her acts still in the X Factor Competition, but they are the least favoured acts.

Rachel Hilton, Ruth Lorenzo and Daniel Evans at odds of 20/1, 25/1 and 66/1. It is unlikely that Daniel Evans can survive much longer.

Dannii is the rank outsider to be victorious at 10/1.



Cheryl Cole is seemingly the run away favourite this year. She has all 3 acts left in, and they are the best acts. She is the short priced favourite at 1/4 odds on.

She is mentoring Diana Vickers, Laura White and Alexandra Burke at odds of 6/4, 3/1 and 7/2.

It is hard to see anyone other than Cheryl Cole being the winning Mentor this year...

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X Factor 2008 - Week 5, The songs of Mariah Carey

The Theme for Week 5 of the X Factor 2008 competition will be The Songs of Mariah Carey.

This will be great news for all the powerful female vocalists, but where does this leave the likes of Boyband JLS? They lifted their game last week, but this theme could pose a problem.

Can Daniel Evans produce something to keep him in again? It will tricky, but is not a completely lost cause.

Mariah herself will be there to witness the battle.

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X Factor 2008 - Week 5, Odds to Win

Week 4 was a bit of a shock result with the exit of Austin Drage. Will he ever be seen again? Unknown.. such is the thin line between success and obscurity.

Here is how the final 8 acts fair in the competition.

Diana Vickers 6/4
Laura White 3/1
Alexandra Burke 7/2
Eoghan Quigg 6/1
J L S 8/1
Rachel Hylton 20/1
Ruth Lorenzo 25/1
Daniel Evans 66/1

Diana Vickers remains the favourite to win. Her odds are now even shorter at 6/4. Clear daylight has developed between Cheryl Cole's acts and the chasing pack. Not only are they still first, second and third favourites in the market, they are also strong favourites. Diana Vickers, Laura White and Alexandra Burke will be very difficult to beat.

Ruth Lorenzo still seems overpriced at a huge 25/1 with Daniel Evans the rank outsider.

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X Factor 2008 - Charity Single Heroes, Where's Evans & Lorenzo?

For the first time in The X Factor's history, all 12 finalists have released a single in aid of charity. The Charity, Help For Heroes helps those service men and women hurt in the line of duty and all proceeds from the single will go to this charity and also the British Legion Poppy Appeal. The song is available to buy from shops or to download.

A great song and very interesting to see all finalists singing together as one. As you can tell, they are miming, but here, for the first time you can hear what their recording voices are like. Some people sound a lot better, most notably Girlband and Bad Lashes who have already left the competition.

Where were Daniel Evans and Ruth Lorenzo in this performance?

Well, you couldn't make it up. They were stuck behind a faulty door and couldn't get on stage. Yes, really. Lorenzo said later,

"I want the people to know it wasn't me that didn't want to be there, it was a mistake. It was terrible the doors didn't open. I stood and sang my part behind the doors."

Simon Cowell explained,

"The door got jammed, which is why Daniel and Ruth didn't come out, so I apologise and I feel bad for them. But maybe we'll arrange another performance so they get to sing as well."

And so, the X Factor competition rolls ever onward. Don't forget to watch Disco Night this Saturday and buy Heroes with added Lorenzo and Evans.

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X Factor 2008 - Week 4 - Who will be Eliminated ?

Week 4 is Disco Week on the X Factor 2008. Here is how the betting market views each acts chances of being voted out the competition.

Daniel Evans 8/13
Ruth Lorenzo 4/1
Rachel Hylton 6/1
J L S 11/1
Eoghan Quigg 14/1
Austin Drage 25/1
Alexandra Burke 25/1
Laura White 100/1
Diana Vickers 100/1

Daniel Evans seems a dead cert to go out. He is odds on at 8/13. With the talented Ruth Lorenzo and Rachel Hylton next behind him, I'm afraid I'm inclined to agree. So strong are this years acts, its hard to envisage any other outcome.

It's tough to guess who will feature in the bottom two sing off against Daniel this week, but Cheryl Cole's acts should be safe. Burke, White and Vickers are all rank outsiders to go.

Group mentor, Louis Walsh, will be praying once again his sole remaining act manages to stay in. If they land in the bottom two, this is the one act that Daniel Evans perhaps has a chance of beating.

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X Factor 2008 - Week 3 - Who is going out tonight?

Tonight is Week 3 of the Live performances of X Factor 2008. This week is Big Band Week! So it could be a challenge for some. It will interesting to see how contest favourite, Diana Vickers' unique style is altered to fit in with this brand of music.

Who will be eliminated? Well, as usual that depends largely on the voting viewing public. Here is how the market assesses each acts chances of being voted out the show.

Daniel Evans 13/8
Ruth Lorenzo 11/4
Scott Bruton 7/2
Rachel Hylton 5/1
J L S 14/1
Eoghan Quigg 25/1
Austin Drage 33/1
Alexandra Burke 33/1
Laura White 50/1
Diana Vickers 50/1

Louis Walsh branded him a Ricky Gervais lookalike, but I'm sure that hasn't anything to do with Daniel Evans now being favourite to go out. Well mostly sure anyway.

Ruth Lorenzo featured in the bottom two last week, but her powerful voice should favour a Big backing band, so she could very well escape the sing off. I'm sensing we could have a shock result this week.

Louis will be praying that his last remaining act, JLS, stay in. If they go out,Mr Walsh would have lost all of his acts in the opening three weeks and will be ribbed by Simon Cowell possibly for eternity.

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