The X Factor: Going Live

It's the first live show and the judges are ready for a fight...

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Danyl Johnson: He's got it. The X factor that is.

Oh my goodness. The X Factor live shows have arrived and it was pretty damn good. We also had some rowing and some tears, what more could you ask for?

OK lets go through the final one by one because otherwise my head may explode.

So, first up was Rachel and she was really good. However, I preferred her old hair, I thought the dancers were just plain weird, the shoulder pads looked odd [although I have been reliably informed that it was bang on trend]. I'd also tone down the number of ‘woos!' per song. Apart from that [which had nothing to do with her] I was impressed.

Second on was Kandy Rain. I have to agree that when they say they don't want to be thought of as strippers the best thing to do is not walk out looking like srippers.

However, I think the fact the girls focused on that was a little unfair. They could have just pointed out that they didn't sing that well and the blonde one might as well have not been there.

Olly is a lovely bloke, I really like him and while his performance was good and I loved his little dance moves I think he's got a bit of catching up to do. Although any other year he would have possibly been the best.

What the hell was Rikki wearing? The outfit was bad and I'm over the hats already. While he sung the song well it was missing something. Oh yeah, Amy Winehouse. It's true he's cried more than he has sung, but you can guarantee the Scottish vote will keep him in.

Stacey was brilliant. My view isn't clouded either by the fact I think she's fabulously mental - she managed to make that Coldplay song her own! It almost sounded a bit country and while it was a slow number and rather understated she didn't lose my attention once. Again, brilliant.

Miss Frank had a tough job taking on an En Vogue song, but they did it proud. I'm glad Graziella saved the rapping for later in the competition and we really got to see Shar and Shaniece . They are definitely by far the best band in the competition.

Jamie put in a great performance tonight. Not only did he sing perfectly, but he worked the stage too. Bit safe with the song choice, but I dont think that's a bad thing in week one.

Lloyd looked like a proper pop star tonight didn't he? I can hear the thuds of teenage girls fainting across the UK already.

Shame he couldn't hit the high notes and he had a lot to live up to with that song, but he did well. I think there were better, but as it's the first week I'll let him off.

Lucie is incredibly pretty, really fun and a great singer, but I think trying to do a Leona song was a bit of a mistake. All you could think of was Leona's version and she did it better. Shame. If she makes it through I'll be interested to see what's next.

John and Edward were appalling. I don't care if they put on a good show - they couldn't sing. It was rubbish. I'm also getting fed up of people saying: 'Oh aren't the press mean to them!' No. The press didn't make thousands of people sign up to 'We hate the twins groups' on facebook etc. etc.

The viewers can make their own minds up. I don't want to see anyone bullied and I don't think they're evil, but I don't think they should be on the X Factor. Simple as that. Having said all of that I kind of don't want them to leave because they annoy me too much and it would be a shame to lose that.

Meanwhile, Joe was a massive surprise tonight. He was brilliant, had a great voice and was charismatic. Who'd have thunk it eh?

Finally it was Danyl Johnson and he was amazing as well. I'm really confused where all the ‘cocky' comments have come from because I've never got that from him on TV or when I met him last week.

Dannii Minogue - who had previously won me over - lost quite a few points for commenting on the feature where he said he was bisexual. She made it sound like she was outing him as gay. Now while it was already out there, I don't see the relevance of bringing it up after his performance and making a big deal out of it. Shame on you Danniii.

While we're on the subject of the judges weren't they all in a foul mood tonight? Louis Walsh for once was the quietest - although he did manage to fight back with his first two clichés of the night ‘You're what this show is all about' and ‘You made this song your own.'

While I love Cheryl Cole arguing with Simon Cowell, tonight I found her stroppy rather than feisty and on the majority of points I actually sided with Simon. Oh yeah, and what the hell was she wearing?

Phew I think that's enough for now, let's just see what happens tomorrow...