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Joe McElderry sings Open Arms by Journey on X Factor Semi Finals

Louis: “Joe, some people were born to sing and you were absolutely born to do this. You’re a natural performer. I loved the song choice and I think if you recorded that song in the morning you’d have a number one. You tick all the boxes, you’ve got a great recording voice, a great personality, you’re so likeable backstage – you deserve to be in the final.”

Dannii: “You’re rushing in and just making everyone love you all around the country. That song perfectly complemented the first song you sang. With those two, you’ve got to be in the final.”

Simon: “So your mentor decides on the most important night of your life to give you a song nobody knows. And you know what? It was 100% the right decision. Absolutely brilliant. You know what I admire about you – I’ve said this before – backstage, you’re really, really polite, you listen, you’ve learnt, you’ve become a better artist throughout the process, and I genuinely, genuinely wish and hope you are there next week because you deserve it.”

Cheryl: “You know what, that was the first time throughout the whole competition I felt nervous, and it’s only because I know how much it means to you to be in the final. It’s so easy for people at home to know how consistent you are and forget you need the votes, so I pray people pick up the phone and keep you in.”

Joe McElderry sings She’s Out Of My Life on X Factor – Semi Finals

Judges comments:

Louis: “Joe, that’s a really hard song you picked but you absolutely made it your own. Simon’s right, you have an amazing tone to your voice and you’d have an amazing recording voice. If you won, if you got into the final and won, you could sell millions of records. I think you have loads of talent, you’re the most consistent performer in the competition and there’s a big gap in the market for someone like you.”

Dannii: “Joe, you just clocked up another superb performance. It’s hard to believe you ever have nerves because you sing like a dream. I can hear you all over the radio and all over records. You’re going to do very, very well. You have to be in the final.”

Simon: “It’s becoming incredibly repetitive, which is very annoying, but you’re just getting better and better and better. I’ve heard a lot of versions of that song but that was one of the best versions I’ve ever heard. It was so stripped down, and the latter part where you changed the tone of your voice was absolutely on the money. It felt like it meant something to you. I’m really proud of you Joe, and of what you’re achieving.”

Cheryl: “I couldn’t be prouder. I’m speechless. That was chilling, everything it needed to be, passionate, emotional. Honestly, Joe, I think that was even better than anything you’ve done before, if that’s even possible.”

Joe McElderry sings Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me during George Michael week on X Factor – Live Show 7. The judges all gave Joe a standing ovation. This performance could cinch Joe McElderry as the winner of X Factor 2009. It was amazing!

Joe McElderry sings Dont Let the Sun-Go-Down On Me - X-Factor 2009

Judges comments:

Louis: “Definitely the best performance of the night. The theme was George Michael though. Madam broke the rules, she picked an Elton John song””
Dannii: “Four Judges standing for you. That was exceptional. When you first walked out, you were nervous and you don’t need to be, such passion and a real honestly to your voice. Love you, you deserve to be here.”
Simon: “Here’s a new rule. We’re going to stop you from speaking because after this young kid gets up on stage, does the performance of his life, absolutely 100% nailed the song and you’ve got the audacity to sit there with your silly, stupid rule book again.. who cares what you think?”
I take a bit of credit for this – I remember saying to you give it an extra 10% and you did, congratulations”
Cheryl: “George Michael sang it! And he had a massive hit with it. You just stole the show.”

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Joe McElderry sings Somebody To Love from Queen’s album Day At The Races during Queen Week – X Factor – Live Show 6. I don’t think this was Joe’s best performance, but he should breeze through as a fan favorite.

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Joe Mc Elderry sings one of my favorite songs, The Circle of Life, from The Lion King during movie week on Live show 5 – X Factor. Jennifer Hudson sang an amazing version of the same song on American Idol.

Joe does a fantastic job!

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Joseph McElderry sings Michael Buble’s Sway on Big band week of X Factor.  Joe was great. He’s cute, likeable & talented and the dark horse to win!

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Joseph McElderry, sang Where Do Broken Hearts Go on X Factor Live Show 2 during Diva’s week. The 18-year-old, performed what Simon Cowell called a ‘note perfect’ version of Whitney Houston’s song, which even Clive Davis approved of with a thumbs up while in the audience.

Joe McElderry sings Whitney Houston during Divas week on X Factor

Simon was even mouthing the words along during the performance which was indicative to his enjoyment of the song.

Simon told Joe, “It pains me to say this but that was note perfect. I have to hand it to you. The only criticism is that you need to raise your shoulders a bit and learn to perform a bit better… but a great, great vocal.”

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Joseph McElderry, 18 years old, is a favorite to win this year’s X Factor. This kid really has it all – looks, talent and the X factor.

Joseph McElderry Sings No Regrets. Watch Video

Joseph McElderry Sings Dance With My Father Audition 1. Watch Video.

Joseph McElderry Sings George Michaels Praying For Time Bootcamp 2. Watch video.