This year feels particularly harsh (not a criticism of the competition, for the record, not everybody can stay) - I feel like all 6 of these artists left deserve the live shows, and they'd all do really well there, it seems a shame we're going to lose 2 of them yet when they're playing such good stuff.

9 minutes ago, RobBot said:

This year feels particularly harsh (not a criticism of the competition, for the record, not everybody can stay) - I feel like all 6 of these artists left deserve the live shows, and they'd all do really well there, it seems a shame we're going to lose 2 of them yet when they're playing such good stuff.

I do agree with this, looking at all the categories I feel like the female one has suffered a lot when, if they had moved out of categories earlier, most would still be here. There are some cracking acts in the other categories but I feel like the female one has been stacked. Then again most people wanted a female act so you suffer the consequences of having one I guess. Name of the game and all that.

Just now, Spiceboy said:

I do agree with this, looking at all the categories I feel like the female one has suffered a lot when, if they had moved out of categories earlier, most would still be here. There are some cracking acts in the other categories but I feel like the female one has been stacked. Then again most people wanted a female act so you suffer the consequences of having one I guess. Name of the game and all that.

Yeah I definitely wouldn't want the stress and pressure of being in the females category! (even though I might already be in it at the moment, if I haven't already been eliminated etc.)

2 minutes ago, Mangø said:

Yeah I definitely wouldn't want the stress and pressure of being in the females category! (even though I might already be in it at the moment, if I haven't already been eliminated etc.)

Lol I was about to say, so you're NOT in the female category then??? Definitely Texas I think! 😂

Just now, Spiceboy said:

Lol I was about to say, so you're NOT in the female category then??? Definitely Texas I think! 😂

I mean I do love Texas. And I have to say they've been playing it perfectly so far... but I couldn't possibly comment any further than that.

3 minutes ago, Mangø said:

I mean I do love Texas.

So you're who Ella Langley was singing about then!

19 minutes ago, RobBot said:

This year feels particularly harsh (not a criticism of the competition, for the record, not everybody can stay) - I feel like all 6 of these artists left deserve the live shows, and they'd all do really well there, it seems a shame we're going to lose 2 of them yet when they're playing such good stuff.

I think it’s right that a certain number from each category go to the live shows so that if you get a male artist it still feels worthwhile.

There will be plentiful female artists in live shows, thanks to Calvin Harris!!!

It does seem that the artists eliminated early on are gaining more of an advantage for the Gamu round over whoever is eliminated in these rounds where they've already had to play their big hitters.

45 minutes ago, Julian_ said:

I think it’s right that a certain number from each category go to the live shows so that if you get a male artist it still feels worthwhile.

Oh, I agree, I wouldn't change the format! Just feels unfortunate for such a strong category in this particular edition - I'd say the females category has been stronger across the board than Series 1 & 2.

1 Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor (favourite)

2 Adele - Skyfall

3 MARINA - Oh No

4 Robyn Ft Kleerup - With Every Heartbeat

5 Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights

6 Zara Larrson & MNEK - Never Forget You