Julia W

They have at long last updated the League and Darius is now up to No. 15!! :cheer: The only English singer above him now is David Essex! :D Julie

:lol: He was great, wasn't he!!! :lol: :yahoo: Julie P.S. Glad you got home OK!! :D

It was such a shame that you had to leave BT!! :cry: It was such a lovely way to end D's last night - he was in his element and the kids loved him!!! :dance: It was pouring with rain but they just didn't care and neither did D or Natasha!! Everyone was singing along!! It was great!!! It was a shame that Shaun didn't come out and join in - none of us realised that it was his last night as well until he was presented with the bouquet on stage!! After working his way through all the autographs and photos with the children he still made time for all of us who were waiting - a kiss and a photo - and then he and Natasha walked up the road with us to their car. At the top of the road he pulled up alongside us, wound down the car window and thanked us all again for the flowers, cards and well-wishes that everyone had sent. My last memory of a wonderful weekend is Darius and Natasha leaning out of their car window talking to us all - they must surely be the most beautiful couple in Hollywood!!! B) :wub: I just hope that we don't have to wait too long before we can do it all again!!! :cheer: :D Julie

It was such a shame that you had to leave BT!! :cry: It was such a lovely way to end D's last night - he was in his element and the kids loved him!!! :dance: It was pouring with rain but they just didn't care and neither did D or Natasha!! Everyone was singing along!! It was great!!! It was a shame that Shaun didn't come out and join in - none of us realised that it was his last night as well until he was presented with the bouquet on stage!! After working his way through all the autographs and photos with the children he still made time for all of us who were waiting - a kiss and a photo - and then he and Natasha walked up the road with us to their car. At the top of the road he pulled up alongside us, wound down the car window and thanked us all again for the flowers, cards and well-wishes that everyone had sent. My last memory of a wonderful weekend is Darius and Natasha leaning out of their car window talking to us all - they must surely be the most beautiful couple in Hollywood!!! B) :wub: I just hope that we don't have to wait too long before we can do it all again!!! :cheer: :D Julie

Thanks DD!! I think that must be the one :D I think Darius is doing everything right by diversifying into MT and showing a different audience how talented he is!! He has definitely taken a few steps 'up the ladder' and it won't be long before he reaches the top!!! :dance: Julie

After much trouble finding a hotel Wendy and I have now booked for 22/6 and 23/6 - is anyone from here going to be there? :D (Might be the last chance we get to see him for a while!! :cry: ) Julie

This sounds interesting Preston!! :dance: What's DS? - I thought you meant Digitalspy but I can't find anything over there??!! :???: Julie

OMG DD!! :yahoo: When I was totally Daneshed during Pop Idol, I never for one moment dreamed at my age that I would be able to be such a supporter and almost feel as if I am really getting to know him!!! You must be starting to feel like 'one of his mates'!!! :lol: Isn't he lovely!!!! :heart: Julie

Thanks DD!! It's the same as the article in the Liverpool Post minus the last paragraph but it's a good, positive article and the more people who read it, the better!! :D Julie

Sorry Val, you've missed him - he was on tonight! :( DARIUS IS ON TOMORROW!! :dance: :lol: Simon sang RTS live and it was really good!! Yet again I prefer the live version to the recorded version!! I think it is better than anything else he has done - I hope it does well for him! Julie

You obviously don't dance then, Jake...!! :D Julie

Please don't call Darius 'just a pop act' as I happen to consider him to be 'a damn good songwriter' and he performs any genre of music from opera to rock as well as being a damn good musician. He may have well been brought to the public attention in two talent competitions showcasing 'pop' but that was 6 years ago!! :D Julie

Thanks Meg!! - He looks very casual there, doesn't he!! :D :wub: I wish it was last Thursday - I would be packing my bag ready for my trip to Liverpool!! I can't believe a week has gone by already!! :o :( I'm still thinking about Edinburgh - we have to make the most of him while he is in the country!!! :rolleyes: :D Julie

I meant to post about this track a while back. I went with friends to Lionel Ritchies last Wembley concert and was pleasantly surprised to find that Natasha was his support act! She was amazing - I never imagined that she would be so good live - such a powerful voice!! Having just listened to 'Round and Round' on her Myspace, I think the live version was better - she had everyone on their feet!! She sang 7 songs, the only one I knew being 'Whole Again'. The others will be on her new album - I don't think there is a release date yet. I will definitely be getting her album when it is released - I think (hope) she will do really well!! :dance: :D Julie

Simon Webbe is on 'The New Paul O'Grady Show' at 5p.m. on Channel 4 tonight :) Julie

We'll have to forgive her - she must be very young - she can't even write proper English!! :rolleyes: :lol: Julie

I keep watching this over and over again - it's great!!! It's lovely to see him so relaxed and so happy with his life!! :dancing: :heart: Julie

Oh Meg, don't do that to us!!! :lol: :cry: I know Lee Ryan is supposed to have a part in a film with Vinny Jones but I didn't know Duncan had gone into acting too??!! It all comes to those who wait.....I'm sure it won't be much longer before D gets his big break!!! :dance: (But only if that's what he wants, of course!! :wub: :D ) Julie

I think I have seen Namiko on .net. I certainly have seen the name before and she used a link from .net. Julie

I thought Johnny Depp is quite small!!?? That only leaves Darius then if they have to be 'tall and dark'!! Look out Natasha, Rhianna is after your man!! :nono: :D Julie

I can't think of anybody else more 'engaging'!!! :wub: :cheer: :D Julie

I'm glad you've asked PIP!!! :D :dance: Come on Meg.......can you tell us anything else???!!! Of course, if you can't, I'm sure we'll all understand!!! :cry: :D Julie

I have been waiting for a couple of people who doubted D's abilities to post their reviews on Whatsonstage. M. George has now done so and, although he does not exactly sing D's praises he does admit to D having a fine voice, acceptable acting skills, stage presence, good movement and, above all..........'THE AUDIENCE LOVED HIM'!! :cheer: Julie

Hello B.P. - haven't seen you over here for ages!! :D Great photos as always - thanks for the input Julie

Oh no!! That's one thing I was worried about!! Being such a tall lad he must need more strength and control than most people - he can't afford injury, especially at the beginning of the tour!! I hope he takes care!! :heart: Julie PS - Was Nina there tonight? I haven't seen her for ages!! I thought she could only make it to Edinburgh!!?