Merry Christmas Rhydian

The Rhydian Conspiracy

The following is an e-mail and is representative of many that have been sent to the Rhydian Factor
In years to come when someone asks the question Where were you at 10:35 on 15th December 2007? most people will instantly know. They will remember the shock they were feeling and the growing, nagging thoughts that they had been stitched up. Sure they will remember the hurt but looking back they will realise that this was when they started to feel that something was wrong. Something stank about the whole affair.
Why fix a TV popularity contest?
The usual answers: money and power. Because the producers of the show can fix it they do. It's not only the telephone voting that is making them money, that is relatively small beer. What they want at the end of the show is a product that can be easily sold. Leon fits perfectly. Young, attractive, poor background, easy to control and package.
Someone who proudly proclaims their beliefs, religious convictions, who challenges the direction of their career and what songs to sing...well, I don't think so. Simon Cowell quote, "Rhydian is up his own arse". And SD, well they don't hit the right demographic.
How to fix a popularity contest?
In these post telephone scandal days producers are understandably nervous about just making the numbers up. They used to do this all the time and get away with it - how often do you see the numbers for telephone votes broken down by region and reported in your newspaper or online? Never
So how can you fix it?
1) Well you have control over contestants song choices and, in the case of Saturday night, singing partners. In Leon's case with most of his voters being teenage girls they decided to broaden his appeal to male voters too. Call for a Minogue. You can imagine the conversation. Dannii:"Kylie we want you to sing with Leon" Kylie:"Isn't he the one that you said almost wets himself on stage and sings flat?" Dannii:"Yes, but...well Simon says he can do something with my career if you agree" Kylie:" Hmmm" Dannii:" Oh, and don't bother with clothing, just wear your underwear"
2) Most voters vote after the final song in the main show. Make sure that Rhydian sings last. Less time to vote means fewer votes.
3) When it comes down to it - if all the above fails the system for logging the calls made is corruptable from the very beginning untill Dermot opens the envelope. From changing the call volumes allowed to each number - to just reporting the results as you want them to be. No one is checking. If any business was queried about a poll result they would publish the figures for every week.
Bring back the clapometer - it's probably fairer and it costs the viewing public nothing.

Rhydian Scandal:Can You Go to the Citizens Advice Bureau?

Don't just sit there - get off your arses and complain!

IF YOU COULD NOT GET THROUGH TO PLACE YOUR VOTE FOR RHYDIAN PLEASE EMAIL ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
newsdesk@notw.co.uk
talkback@the-sun.co.uk
Chris.Sproston@enablize.com (who is compiling a list of complaints).
Also, text Chris Moyles (a Rhyd fan) on 81199 tomorrow(Monday 17th)

Rhydian: King Rocker

The final hasn't even started and already the accolades and awards for Rhydian have begun.

In today's Guardian Guide in the feature Gong Show, Rhydian wins the category 'Best Use of Billy Idol's Hair' To quote:"While most singers go for a more obvious 'do'...TV star the Rhyddler realised the merit of pop-punk's greatest icon and channelled his determined spirit through his follicles. As long as Rhydian has his Idolesque, bleached blonde spikes, his voice won't fail him"

Is there time for Danniii to change one of tonights songs to King Rocker. Please!

Other news, BBC are reporting that the betting odds show that Rhydian has it all sewn up. When asked about this Simon Cowell is reported as saying, "As far as I'm aware it's tighter than a gnat's chuff...keep voting"

video~Generation X:King Rocker

Rhydian: Uptown Top Ranking

It's hard to believe that the journey is nearing the end. Soon the train that is X Factor will be pulling into the final station. Everyone will disembark, Rhydian to jump onto a different train heading to the city of Super-stardom. Leon and Same Difference will try and cadge a job working the buffet and the rest of us, holding our platform tickets, will wave them on their merry way, ... anyway, enough of train metaphors. What I really want to talk about is me, and where this website has got to in Google. Most visitors coming via a Google search arrive on expected searches such as 'Rhydian', 'Is Rhydian Gay', 'What song did Rhydian sing...' However there are far more interesting ways to get here. Here are the best.

leon jackson ratboy (number 1 on Google)
the anagrams of Rhydian Roberts Sir Hydrant Bore (1) and His Bandy Terror (1)
worst girl band in history (2) a post of mine about Hope. Number 1 is about the band The Shaggs
same difference pooper scooper (2)
Rhydian Iran (1) ; stagefright leon (4) ;Rhydmeister (3) ; Rhydian in the Simpsons (1) ;Welsh Minstrel (5) Number 1 is about thoroughbred horses.
And the one I am most proud about It looks like Marmite is back in fashion (1)
Slightly dissappointing are the following:
dreary power ballad (page 2) for a post about Niki
Rhydian wipe clean bookmark (2) beneath the Money Saving Expert forum!!!!
scary twins sing (nowhere to be seen but a no:1 for james Mastersons blog entry about Same Difference)

Rhydian:Bits and Bobs

From the Stage where The Bandy Terror, Leon, has obviously made a big impression, "tonight should be a two horse race between Rhydian and Same Difference – I’m not even sure what the other boy is called."
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Blog hip young gunslinger(don't be a rock singer) are the first blog to jump ship. Concerned that Rhydian is singing, "...seven shades of operatic shit instead of donning the sailor gear and wowing the crowd" they have switched allegiance to Same Difference. The motto they quote, "A Vote against Same Difference is A Vote For the Bullies" is actually a facebook group here which is well worth a read for the fabulous sarcastic quotes readers have written on their wall. Comments such as:
"How do you vote against them? Is there a seperate number? Can I have it?"
and
"I moved to South London and lost my faith in humanity. Then I saw Same Difference and I was healed."
and my favourite
"Earlier today I was on an ice rink and I saw this young boy performing Michael Jackson on ice skates and these bullies came over and pushed him over saying "You'll never be a pop star". I wanted to cry.Then I came home and watched Same Difference on YouTube and my faith too was restored. What God does not give us, Same Difference doth provide"
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Because I'm getting kinda nervous, here is a nervous kinda video: talking heads:Psycho Killer

Rhydian: Bring Back The Glitter

A quick post to start the campaign to return the glam to the best X Factor contestant ever.
1) A memorable Slogan:
Bring Back the






2) An embedded video showing how it was and could be again

X Factor Rhydian Let's Get This Party Started
Uploaded by jo2306
3) I have changed the wallpaper for the blog background. Instead of the previous dull grey I have used a small square from a picture of Rhydian singing Get The Party Started. To make it even more exciting the square of glitter I used is from the crotch area.

Rhydian: Final Songs / Reasons to Vote for Rhydian # 1324

Stars on Sunday moves one day forwards and switches channels to ITV. Rhydian will sing three hymns on the show this Saturday. Oh Holy Night, You Raise Me Up (with Katherine Jenkins for some reason) and Somewhere again. The highlight of the show will be Kylie possibly committing career suicide singing Better the Devil You Know with tuneless, bandy legged Scot, Leon.

video: Cartman: Oh Holy Night
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Apart from the obvious star quality, looks, baritone voice and dignified behaviour...The Silver Knight must win the Singing Joust because he has a burning desire to become a star. He doesn't want victory to escape poverty, right past wrongs, because he hates his life or because he received a message in a dream from his dead pet rabbit telling him to enter. He wants to become a star. This is actually quite a good reason.
Of course we want our minstrels to have a back story and to have struggled, but we want them them to have that desire for fame. A positive reason for wanting stardom, not negative.
Did you ever hear Elvis saying, “Uh...I'm doing this for my little baby twin brother Jesse who died during childbirth, Ma'am” No of course not!

The only other contestants that seem to have this fire, once you ignore the dreadful bullying backstory that the show's producers have hammered out time and again, are Same Difference. They want to entertain you so bad it hurts. They love being on the stage. That and the fact that Louis (a man who has cursed the world with Boyzone and Westlife) dislikes them should make us wish them well and maybe send a vote their way too. Say one vote for every ten you give Rhydian. If every Rhydian fan did this then Leon could end up third.
Think about it.
video: Stone Roses: I wanna Be Adored

Faeces fixated factor judge Sharon Osbourne (64) has, like a rabid dog, savaged Danniii Minogue, mentor of 2007 winner Rhydian. The woman who created Ozzfest and managed Lynsey de Paul is reported as saying "She knows she's there because of her looks, not because of her contribution to the music industry." Dannii is quoted as recently saying that sitting on a judging panel of "older people" makes her feel "younger and prettier". Simon Cowell was asked for a comment...a spokesman said, "Simon has never been and never will be gay"

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Rhydian has made his latest blog entry. He is excited by the forthcoming final and says that he was sad to see Niki go...apparently she used to cook a marvellous shepherds pie.
He is looking forward to Saturday's show and especially singing Scott Walker's 'Montague Terrace' , Tom Jones 'Thunderball' and his duet where he joins Kylie Minogue and they sing 'Where the Wild Roses Grow' from Nick Cave's Murder Ballads (Rumours are that Nick Cave will appear in the show to give Rhydian a coaching session in looking moody).
Actually he will be singing three dull ballads, but we can dream
video~Nick Cave & Kylie:Where the Wild Roses Grow
video~Tom Jones: Thunderball

X Factor eXecration #3

The Rhydian Factor is so confident of a Rhydian victory we have a guest writer that doesn't even like him - although no doubt that will change once she has had more exposure to him. What other fan blog does that? Lightupvirginmary writes a blog called Exitainment (vitriolic reviews, mainly focused on trashy TV) and now is featured in The Rhydian Factor
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News hit Digital Spy today that Kylie will be performing with Leon at this Saturday's final. I thought they'd drag her out at some point. Are they going to do a swing version of I Should Be So Lucky? Will Dannii be seething inside? Will Louis DARE make a cheeky joke about it? The report also says that Rhydian will be singing with Katherine Jenkins and Same Difference will perform with Jason Donovan. Is it me or did SD draw the short straw here BIG TIME? It's like saying Leon gets to go out with Angelina Jolie, Rhydian gets to cop off with Scarlett Johansson and Same Difference get to hang out with the Chuckle Brothers. Yeah, good luck winning the final with that one, SD. Aww, I feel kind of mean slagging off Jason Donovan. I loved him when I was about 9. Ah- I get why he's been teamed up with Same Difference now. So can Leon win with Kylie on his side? I don't see why not. Ryhdian can be defeated! *evil cackle*

Rhydian:Reasons to Vote for Rhydian #213/Fashion

Ignore the fact that he has the best voice, the most personality, superior hair, interesting, if unusual dance moves and superior moral values..one of the main reasons that the Rhydler deserves our vote this coming weekend is for that glitter suit and fur coat combination that he wore during Get the Party Started.

A key moment in his 'journey'. When it was first announced that Rhydian was going to do Pink some wag quipped, "Does her husband know?" Whatever, it was a perfect performance. Starting in the audience, oozing star quality. Twirling the fur coat and throwing it away - his only mistake as he planned it to cover Louis's ugly mug - to reveal the world sparkliest suit. The sort of suit that could make you be seen from the moon yet still didn't detract from a sublime vocal performance. The song also contains my favourite Rhyd vocal moment, right at the end, where he squeals, "right now".
Get your dialing fingers ready.

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There is a superb humorous article all about X Factor Fashion in the Times which asks the pertinent question whether the show is more about clothes than music, " ...one minute you’re fighting back the tears because a contestant has just revealed that her 108-year-old granny has bubonic plague, the next you’re holding your breath in case the metallic “taffeta” sausage tubes encasing Niki set the series’ entire stock of fireworks off in one go"

Mentions of Rhydian's glitter and Alexander McQueen suits are present and correct, but no mention how Sean (from married couple The Same Difference) has gone from dressing like an American high school nerd to his latest black leather jacket and white hoody look in the space of 8 weeks! Now that's a journey.
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The blog Xfactor.com has detailed lists of what everyone wore: week 8; week 7; week 6

Rhydian:bits and pieces

The You Tube of Rhydian's performance of You'll Never Walk Alone in Cardiff on Monday is linked to in sidebar. Plus there is an MP3 available there too.
A quick round up of news about Rhydian and the two other final acts.

Rhydian has been offered a part in a forthcoming Little Britain sketch. One can only guess which Little Britain character he will be playing against. There are rumours that Leon will also appear in a sketch, with the hypnotist Kenny Craig who, in the show, will hypnotise X Factor viewers into believing that Leon can sing in tune. Look into my eyes, not around the eyes....
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In the final, as everyone now knows, Rhydian may sing a duet with Katherine Jenkins. Leon may be matched with Kylie Minogue. An odd choice as the only thing they appear to have in common is their height. There has been no word as yet on a pair for The Same Difference. Dollar would seem an obvious choice. But if the producers want to double their viewers they should choose that other great duo who play with the idea of whether they are really brother and sister or partners...The White Stripes. Wouldn't it be great to see Meg and Sarah hammering the drums as Jack and Sean share lead vocals on Hotel Yorba
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Two more stories about the band they are calling 'Third in X Factor 2007' Same Difference have been turned into insomniacs by the show. And then there is a headline that says Same Difference banned from Having Sex I daren't look. Are the two stories connected? Anyone who knows please leave me a message.

The X Factor Drinking Game

Another contribution to the Rhydian Factor from lightupvirginmary, exitainment. Tiss just mere days till the grand joust and we beseech you to celebrate Sir Hydrant Bore's victory over The Bandy Terror, not with a common ale, but with the finest meade in the land. My lords and ladies I giveth you:

The X Factor Final Drinking Game!
Your drink of choice, but I suggest measures of one shot or one glass of wine, or one pint of beer... warning, you will be absolutely HAMMERED by the end of this.
You must down your drink in one for any mention of...
'a journey...'
'you've come such a long way'
'that was a very safe performance'
'you'd better do better with your second song'
'the voting is really close'
'I think you're at risk'
'fabulous!'
'nailed it'
'owned the stage'
Simon saying any of the following...
'karaoke'
'cabaret'
'wedding'
'hotel'
'world class'
'100%'- one shot
'110%' two shots
'150%'- three shots
'a million/ billion/ trillion percent'- four shots- god help you.
Bonus drinks...
Any of the judges or contestants crying
Dermot crying
Simon alluding to Louis being gay
Louis alluding to Simon being gay
Dannii making an inappropriate whooping sound
Sharon mentioning her kids/ Ozzy
Kelly Osbourne in the audience
Louis dissing Dannii's pop career
Simon winking
Louis squinting
Louis mentioning Westlife
Simon stands up to applaud someone's act
Sharon dances to someone's act
Any past contestants spotted in audience
Any mention of Leona Lewis or Shayne Ward
Any of the judges commenting on the other's plastic surgery/ hair/ teeth
The acts being forced to perform a medley
Louis saying either Beverley or Niki should be in the final
Sharon saying 'I'm impartial'
Any mention of dead relatives/ poverty/ illness/ the awful jobs they will have to go back to
Specialist contestant section (choose your favourite):
Leon
If he wears a waistcoat
Any mention of Michael Buble
If he clasps his hands together in prayer
If he mentions how he has to do it for his mum
If he shakes
Rhydian
If he wears something glittery
If they play 'Phantom of the Opera' music to introduce him
Any mention of Wales
Any judge saying 'we're looking at the winner'
If he does an overlong plea for votes and Dermot has to interrupt him
The Same Difference
If they look longingly into each others eyes
If there are more than 10 other people on stage with them (distraction technique!)
Louis shaking his head in disgust whilst they are on
Louis saying anything about Butlins
Any mention of bullying
Any shots of their local working men's club

Rhydian: Conspiracy Theory~The X Factor Files

Yonder I speculated on the meaning of the name Rhydian, the Silver knight, and also Ridian (an alternative spelling for the Welsh minstrel)based on the definitions in the Urban Dictionary. Amazingly the post was picked up by a poster on The David Icke forum (centre for all sorts of dark conspiracy theories, symbolism, UFO and new world orders and speculation thereon). The poster says that Rhydian looks like a strange candidate to win a pop show and then quotes the definition of Rhydian, "The name originates from the reign of the Celtic Emporer Rhydian Dafydd" Hmmm..very strange.
Also they point out a lot of 'special' events happened on his birthday, 14th Feb, in different years. Things like, The Soviet Union adopts the Gregorian calendar, The Bank of England is nationalized, YouTube, a popular video-sharing website, is established and what swayed me into thinking there is something fishy going on, chip and PIN was launched in the UK. Verrrrry strrrrange.
A reply on the forum states, "I also think it’s significant that his back ground for tonight’s performance was illuminated with a PURPLE lighting"
Then someone responds, "IRAN is in the name RHYDIAN" Oh My God..are the hairs standing up on the back of your neck? They are on mine.
And have you noticed the picture I've chosen to illustrate this piece. Is it me or does Scully have just the hint of Dannii Minogue about her? No? Scary stuff!
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I urge readers to visit and join and contribute to the David Icke forums. They p*** all over Digital Spy's. Plus, there are no Leon fans there. Visit them, tell them about Same Difference...God only knows what they would make of them.

Rhydian: Blog reviews of Week 8:The Knight of Silver

juicy uk in a post titled Niki Was Robbed has just about given up on the show, "...how can idiots like Same Difference, Rhydian and Leon still be in the competition ...I don't give a shit who wins as the final 3 are total jokes i won't be watching anymore its not a talent show anymore."

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The ever vitriolic exitainment (let me waste your time, as well as mine), "To entertain myself this week I decided to cliche spot. Sadly for me, we only got 'the gloves are off', 'dark horse', 'hairs on the back of my neck stood up' (twice), and 'nailed it' 7000 times. Simon's normally good for a 'thousand percent' or two, so shame on him."

"Niki performed one dreary song and one which made Louis nod his head like a little puppy. I like it when he does that. I was glad Niki went 'back to serving beans next week'"
"Leon sang two interminable jazz numbers, shaking like an abused kitten in his dad's suit for the first song... (he) wore leather trousers for his second number, which looked horrible and you couldn't even see his knob. Boo. He looked like he was going to death row, and was lucky to survive, in my opinion. Sort it aht, Leon. We're relying on you in this house to eat next week."
"Dannii missed a trick by not getting Grhydian to sing 'Like a Virgin'! That would have brought the fucking house down."
''The Same Difference' as Michael Buble called them (and it's a much better name) sang one of Simon's favourite gay anthems for the first song. One of the dancers had a Same Difference tattoo! So at least the have one fan for life (or until he has a bath).
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New blog discovery, knights of pain table(A Camelot for Sufferers of Chronic Pain) writes its reviews in King Arthur Speak which I like so much I am considering writing in the same style in this blog till the final, "We hath an interest in this Welsh Minstrel, as he is rather lost in time like us in the Kingdom of Camelot. We do not know who he will be each week. His talent is endless. Blessed with a brilliant voice he hath talent in many other areas. This Welsh minstrel appears to be the favourite to conquer this singing joust"
"We loveth the creativity that Rhydian bringeth to this world of ours. We must ride with this Knight of Silver"

Indeed we musth. Boys and girls of the kingdom there are 7 days till we are rid of the scourge of the one we call the Ratboy. Beckon all in this fair land to ride with the Knight of Silver. The singing joust must be his...onwards!

Rhydian:Week 8 Bridge Over Troubled Water / You'll Never Walk Alone

MP3s~ Rhydian:Bridge Over Troubled Water
Rhydian: You'll Never Walk Alone

Niki, "You could be somebody"
Mickey Bubbles thinks so too,"Niki has raw power" (like Iggy and the Stooges?)
She immediately proves him wrong by dripping her way through another forgettable ballad.
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Leon, "A couple of months ago I was singing in my living room" (he doesn't mention the complaints from the neighbours)
Mr Buble, "You have killer control."
And just to show off his control he seems to belch the first note of the song. What follows is one of the most woeful tuneless, swingless performances ever heard. If Frank Sinatra was alive he would be ringing up a Mafia hitman and giving him the address of the TV studio. Now that would make a show.
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Rhydian, "Never expected to get this far"
MB, "his voice has knocked me out"
Ladiesss and Gentlemen, It'sssss RRRRhhydiannnn! Dressed in satin he hits a perfect first note. This is coming easy to him No strain, just relaxing into the song. Simon & Garfunkel, sung with a rockstar's legs apart stance. He totally in control when he reaches for the killer long high finish. Perfect! Absolutely World Class!
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SD, "We've had pillow fights, we've done everything"
MB, "Not enough Brother and Sister acts!!!!!"
Fire eaters, circus stage props, juggler, clown, wide eyed smiles, crystal ball reader ("I can see you wearing a red coat")muscle man, dancers...pants!
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Niki, singing something that is relevant to her and means a lot. I was expecting "Beans Means Heinz" But its yet another dreary power ballad. Time started moving very slowly indeed.
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Leon- Mickey Bubble's youngest fan by at least a decade kills stone dead any chance of a swing revival as he moves across the stage like some sort of crab. Old bandy legs is back in town.
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Rhydian, a song he loves, but still a slightly odd song. He's been a star almost from the beginning of the competition and he controls this perfectly.You know he can sing almost anything. It's perfection. Let's hope that next week he gets out the glitter, picks an uptempo tune and wipes the floor with whoever is left. Maybe he should show Leon how to do swing?
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SD again, And after the obligatory tears they've let the circus behind and sit calm on a park bench. The effects of the sugared fizzy drinks appear to have worn off too. A very dull performance. It is never a good look to combine a leather jacket with a white hoody. Never

Rhydian: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby

Someone E-mailed the Rhydian Factor asking, "what about sex and the Rhydmeister?" Well...what about it. We have had weeks of people asking, is he or isn't he? And then he 'comes out' and says he isn't and even more shockingly he hasn't. EVER!
So many column inches about what he does with his inches. I mean, really. Who gives a flying fuck? And why is it OK, even jokingly, to speculate about someones homosexuality or virginity, yet, have you heard anyone saying, "That Niki - do you think shes hetero, I bet she is?", or "I reckon that girl from Same Difference has had sex before?" (actually I have heard someone say that).

Is it acceptable to make comments about what are essentially private matters as long as they are deemed 'not-the-norm'. ? Someone else e-mailed me saying, "It's OK for Leon to have sex with as many pigs as he likes - as long as the pig is female and it's not Leon's first time with the pig then it is totally acceptable."
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Much more interesting news are reports in the Daily Star of straight, virgin, Christian, Rhydian complaining about the show's producers, "They treat us like absolute shit" and how the show works, “It doesn’t seem to matter that we are all here because we are passionate about music. All they want is footage and drama to fill their show. This show is not all it’s cracked up to be.” How's that for biting the hand that feeds you? No doubt he will be punished by producers and Simon Cowell alike and be forced to sing Hymns for the rest of his career.

Rhydian: Everyone is Product

A couple of great new Rhydian related items from the sharks on E-Bay. You can find a rather nice Rhydian mug here...with a picture of him in his glitter suit. But the best recent Rhyd item reaches new levels of seller's desperation. Ladiessss and Gentlemen..It'sssss The Rhyd_doll. Well not exactly, this is just a battered old anatomically almost correct male doll with sticky up white hair. The seller describes the item as follows, "CUTE BABY BOY DOLL... TAKES BATTERIES BUT THE OLD ONES LEAKED AND CANT GET HIM TO DO ANYTHING WITH NEW ONES.
HIS RIGHT ARM IS BROKEN AND NEEDS REPAIR. THINK HE IS SUPPOSED TO MOVE,DRINK,PEE AND MAKE SOUNDS!? "PLEASE GIVE ME A NEW LOVING HOME"
WE HAVE CALLED HIM RHYDIAN!
It's only 99p but bidding finishes in 24 hours - get moving!
*The Rhydian Factor has censored the photo - to see the full monty visit the link

Rhydian:to sing Bridge Over Troubled Water /Never Walk Alone?

If rumours are to be believed then Rhydian will sing Bridge Over Troubled Water and You'll Never Walk Alone this Saturday. Already I can feel myself going into Daily Mail mode: Why Oh Why Oh Why....
You've got the most charismatic performer that's ever appeared on the show, he's got personality, a strong baritone voice, does great falsetto. He can move while he sings. He looks fabulous, especially glammed up. He needs to be fed show tunes, opera, a Bond theme or two, a Scott Walker tour de force- anything with a bit of substance. And they give him hymns (because that's what these two songs are) to sing. I have nothing against hymns, but we want a little excitement.
Maybe the rumours are wrong or I am dreaming this. Even worse maybe it's a double theme night on Saturday: Simon and Garfunkel with Songs Associated with football clubs.
If it is Simon & Garfunkel night then I have the perfect selections for the other three:-
Niki: I Am A Rock
Same Difference: He Was My Brother
Leon: For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her
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And for his football song Leon could sing a modified version of the West Ham song: I'm Forever Blowing (Michael) Buble

video~ S&G:For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her

Rhydian: Songs for Dannii to Pick

A combination of (not obvious) songs for Rhydian to sing with a dream about Rhydian. In my dream it is final night and there is one song left for Rhyd, Leon and SD. Same difference have just done I Got You Babe whilst dressed as Barbie and Ken and bouncing on trampolines for the songs duration. Leon's turn. He sings Elvis's Hound Dog. And like on the 1956 Ed Sullivan show the cameraman and editors show Leon only from the waist up. Not because his sensual gyrations may cause hysteria but because producers are worried that he may wet himself in fear live on national TV.
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Now its Rhydian. The songs opening chords and the audience instantly recognise Morrissey's lament The World Is Full of Crashing Bores. He sings, "You must be wondering how, the boy next door turned out. Have a care, But don't stare, because he's still there" The camera cuts to Rhydian's family in the audience, looking so proud but tears flowing down their faces. They know he's going to win and this moment is special but also he will never be the same again. Rhydian gets to the chorus, confident, walking to the front of the stage right in front of Sharon and he sings it to her, "They who wish to hurt you, Work within the law. This world is full, so full of crashing bores."
By now the whole audience are on their feet shouting out, hollering. Sharon looks like she is going to be sick. He begins the second verse as all of the 12 finalists walk onto the stage behind him,
"No it's just more lock jawed pop stars.
Thicker than pig shit, nothing to convey.
They're so scared to show intelligence.
It might smear their lovely career"
One more chorus then pandemonium as he finishes arms outstretched, eyes closed, "Take me, take me, won't you take me in your arms and Love Me"

MP3: Morrissey-the World is Full of Crashing Bores
video:Elvis :Hound Dog