Series 8 - Auditions 2 - Recap

Kelly Rowland, Tulisa, Louis Walsh and Gary Barlow are back for another week of judging the auditions along with host Dermot O’Leary. They kick off the episode in London. The judges arrive to the auditorium and gather in with the thousands of others waiting for their chance to show that they have what it takes to be the next X Factor.

First up is Johnny Robinson. He is a feminine voiced 47-year-old who has a dream to sing. He starts singing “At Last” and he impresses the judges with his unique voice. At the end, Louis says that his voice is very unique. Tulisa says that he has the shock factor. Kelly says that she enjoyed herself. Gary says that was an amazing audition and says that people are going to love him. He gets sent to the next round without any problem.

They show that love is in the air and how all the acts are supporting one another in their singing no matter how bad it is. One act in particular sings alright and then her boyfriend comes out on stage and proposes to her on the stage.

Next up is Derry Mensah, a 20-year-old cook at Burger King. He tells that he loves Kelly Rowland and that he wants to marry her. He sings an Usher song and is amazing. Afterward, Kelly says that it was a really good audition. She says that she can see him in a group and Louis agrees. Tulisa says that he likes him as a solo artist. Gary says that he has a great voice. Kelly asks for a kiss on her cheek and she gives him one. Backstage after, Derry falls over and says that he can’t believe that he got killed by Kelly Rowland.

This sets off a montage of singers that show their love for Kelly in different ways good and bad. Kelly starts to fall in love with one of the contestants with his 8-pack abs, but is turned off by his singing.

The judges move on to Liverpool for the very first time. First up for Liverpool is Mark Byron, a flamboyant individual with a lot of confidence. However, his voice doesn’t match his attitude. Gary says that the singing was horrible and didn’t sing in tune. Mark says that he is leaving the country if it is a no. Tulisa and Kelly both agree that it is no and Louis tells that Mark is going to have to leave the country because it is a no.

Craig Colton is next and Craig says that his parents there that don’t know he is there. He walks out on stage and his parents are surprised. He starts singing an Adele song and is amazing. Afterward, Gary says that he deserves all the applause. Louis says that he has a recording voice. Tulisa says that she wasn’t expecting that from him. Kelly tells that his voice is amazing and says that it was wonderful. Craig gets into the next round with no problem.

“The Duos” are next and they tell that they are compared to Jay-Z and Beyonce. However, when they start singing it is nothing like that at all. Afterward, Kelly says that she didn’t like that and says that didn’t go well at all. Gary asks if they sang in front of other people. They tell that they did and they were told that it was not that good. They vote and it is a clear no for them from all the judges.

This sets off the groups and how horrible they are proving to be. However, one group “The Keys” proves that they have what it takes to make it in the next round. Gary calls them magnificent and says that they have great voices. Louis says that they have been waiting for them. Tulisa says that they did a great job, Kelly says that their harmonizing was great. “The Keys move on to the next round.

Last up for the night is Misha Bryan. She tells that she is there for her aunt. She comes out and sings “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” and blows it out of the water. Tulisa says that was exciting and says that she loved it and best audition of the night. Gary says that it was fantastic and he loves her confidence. Louis says that is the way to do an audition. Kelly says that she should be happy with the audition and says that she is proud of her. Misha gets through to the next round with ease. That is it for Round Two of auditions. Time to move on to another city.

Written By David Sibert

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