5 things we need to talk about after Sunday night's X Factor Semi-final
We've got to hand it to Simon Cowell - one of this year's innovations actually came off
One of the X Factor 2017 innovations actually worked
Two of the three remaining contestants this year made it to the final by performing their own original hits. Considering the show's plummeting viewing figures and the criticism it has faced in recent years, this must be recognised as an improvement upon an increasingly stale format. There may be life in this old dog yet....
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https://twitter.com/DrPaulMiddleton/status/934888974115594240
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvcVUO5ksE4
https://twitter.com/SmileyCB1/status/934901181188489217
https://twitter.com/CarterFenty1/status/934891145615872000
Though, not everyone seems to agree on the quality of the songs themselves...
https://twitter.com/alclayts/status/934506449182523392
The people loved Ed Sheeran's super casual appearance
You'd be forgiven for thinking the scruffy-haired popstar had long-since outgrown the X Factor. But when you're this talented, popping in for a solitary tune (new single Perfect) which will earn a big paycheque and a national TV audience of a few million is a no brainer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQOgG4MLh1I
Twitter was impressed by just how casual he appeared.
https://twitter.com/sophe_thomson/status/934884742985650176
And his fans were overjoyed:
https://twitter.com/Smiff_25/status/934884649083469834
https://twitter.com/PaigeRochellexx/status/934886004137365504
https://twitter.com/abigailclarkxo/status/934888834092929024
And he shouted out Kevin Davy White
Without officially putting his eggs in any baskets, Ed did give us an idea of who wants to see take home the X Factor crown next week, admitting to Dermot O'Leary that he was impressed by Davy White's Jimi Hendrix cover. He wasn't alone.
https://twitter.com/urstrulyaurora/status/934880511419453441
https://twitter.com/TheXFactor/status/934879297743048705
https://twitter.com/chloehrh/status/934877673951842304
Kevin Davy White left the stage with a powerful message
Already a strong favourite for the final, Kevin may have secured his place with a touching comment after he had received widespread praise from the four judges.
As if wanting to assure Brexit Britain that he holds no ill will, he said: "the UK has shown me that no matter where you come from, love and music has no borders". Powerful stuff. We hope the European lawmakers see it that way come 2019.
Fans on Twitter were moved:
https://twitter.com/Daniel_Reilly1/status/934878732619321344
https://twitter.com/annabel_rn/status/934879237177266176
https://twitter.com/djWayneRitchie/status/934878455619039232
Lloyd's dad dancing will be missed next week
Departing Welsh singer Lloyd Macey exhibited some extremely entertaining dance moves as he watched Rak-Su perform their original song I'm Feeling You, but sadly it didn't endear him enough in the eyes of the public to earn a place in next week's final.
https://twitter.com/KatieB_WhoME/status/934878064886116354
https://twitter.com/Bigdaddy2517/status/934891103282761728
https://twitter.com/Harryjcross/status/934889175328940033
The X Factor 2017 final airs next Saturday at 7.05pm on ITV.