X Factor UK - Week 8

Quarter finals! Check out song spoilers!

Tonight’s themes are guilty pleasures and heroes. TOP 5 perform two songs each.

Show starts at 8pm GMT/3pm EDT.

Tonight’s songs:
Amelia Lily – China In Your Hand & Since You’ve Been Gone
Janet Devlin – Mmmbop & Under The Bridge
Little Mix – Baby & Beautiful
Marcus Collins – I’m Your Man & Lately
Misha B – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun & Killing Me Softly

Dermot O’Leary now has his own dancing number!

The judges arrive.

Guilty pleasures:

Little Mix – Baby

A mash-up of Justin Bieber’s and Diana Ross’ song. After second listen, this was just okay.
Louis: It was lacking something.
Kelly: I really believe in you girls.
Gary: I really enjoyed you tonight.
Tulisa: You were amazing tonight!

Janet Devlin – Mmmbop

OMG. Are they sabotaging her or is she sabotaging herself? She forgot the words again! Disaster. She looks unhappy. MISERY. I’m afraid Janet is not ready for this.
Louis: Janet, what happened, you forgot the words or something? It wasn’t a great song choice or performance, but I believe in you.
Tulisa: That was mediocre.
Gary: It was a really messed up performance. This is a group song.
Kelly: There is always a second song.

Misha B – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Amazing. She sings, she raps, she is ready.
Louis: Thanks God you are still in the competition. You are fun, versatile!
Tulisa: There is not one bad thing about that performance, it was on point, amazing!
Gary: Now the show has started.
Kelly: I’m so proud of you!

Amelia’s dad in the audience!

Marcus Collins – I’m Your Man

Gary took Marcus to his recording studio and Marcus is very intimidated.
Technically very good, the dancing routine seems a little off once in a while.
Louis: You tick every single box. Potential popstar, absolutely.
Tulisa: You nailed it.
Kelly: You gave me everything tonight honey, I just love you.
Gary: Well done!

Amelia Lily – China In Your Hand

Amelia doesn’t want to go home.
OMG, is this live? OMG, she is killing it, absolutely killing it! Performance of the season!

Louis: You are ready made popstar. I’m so happy we saved you!
Tulisa: What a beautiful vocal you have.
Gary: You were kicked off in week 1, blah, blah, blah … It’s nice to finally hear this song in tune.
Kelly: I’m so proud of you.

Heroes:

Little Mix – Beautiful

I think they did a great job.
Louis: You pulled it out of the bag! A girlband with 4 lead singers!
Kelly: I want to see you at the top of the charts.
Gary: Well done girls, it wasn’t you best vocal performance. You have hard work on your side. You have friendship.
Tulisa: Your best performance for me.

Janet Devlin – Under The Bridge

Janet is covering Red Hot Chili Peppers. At least this went smooth. Still not amazing.
Louis: I wasn’t crazy about your song choice.
Tulisa: Brilliant song choice.
Gary: That was slightly better, but it wasn’t your best performance.
Kelly: I’m so proud of you. Blah, blah, blah.

Misha B – Killing Me Softly

Kelly is Misha’s inspiration. Hehe. Again, Misha B delivers. I’m not sure this will be loved by everyone, but she was good.
Louis: Every week consistent. You are prepared to work hard, well done Kelly!
Tulisa: Your best week you ever had! Well done!
Gary: I preferred your first song, but well done!
Kelly: I’m so proud of you.

Marcus Collins – Lately

Marcus is doing Steve Wonder’s Lately. It’s one of his mum’s favorites.
Marcus is doing a ballad. This is slightly boring and uninspiring. Oh, it’s finally over.
Louis: No one can do Stevie Wonder, but you absolutely nailed it. It’s a talent show and you’ve got talent.
Tulisa: That was emotional. You really deserve to be on this stage today.
Kelly: The pitch was a little bit rough at the beginning.
Gary: I think this is a real moment for you right now. Sensational performance.

Amelia Lily – Since You’ve Been Gone

Amelia’s hero is Kelly Clarkson. Oh, Kelly Rowland is also her inspiration. So Amelia sings Kelly’s biggest hit. Not bad, but the arrangement could be a little bit more adapted to Amelia’s voice.
Louis: Two awesome songs from you tonight! Everybody vote for Amelia!
Tulisa: Tiny bit shouty. I think you have a rocker’s voice, so I think this song really suited you.
Gary: Two great performances!
Kelly: Amelia Lily is amazing.