Like JLS, being booted out of the X Factor before the end does not seem to have affected Danyl’s dreams of music stardom

JLS have gone on to do really well and I guess Mr Cowell’s wallet is hoping for a similar result – but what will the fame do to Danyl`s already inflated ego

So would you buy his album – there is no doubting the man can sing

Danyl who is 27 confessed to fancying Kelly Brook’s boyfriend in an interview with New! magazine.

“Danny is gorgeous, I wouldn’t mind a kiss with him,” said the singer. “Haven’t half the country got their eyes on him?” – ugh

Danyl also confessed he thought it would be him OIly Murs who would leave the show at the semi-final stage.

“I think Joe and Stacey were safe and it was between myself and Olly,”

“I was really happy that those guys got through and especially Olly. You could see Olly’s relief on stage when he got through, you could see that he cried on stage. It was so sweet.”

Daynl, who performed ‘Man In The Mirror’ and ‘I Have Nothing’ came last in the public vote.

Speaking about Daynl’s departure, Louis said: “I watched the show when I went home last night and he was the best performer of the night and I’m honestly gutted he has gone.

“He has star quality. He has stage presence and I think he totally deserved to be in the final. For me, he should have been in the final.”

Mentor Simon Cowell added: “I was gutted for him because I really think did a great performance on Saturday… I was frustrated… I really think he gave it so much last night, I watched it back and he was really, really good.”

Louis previously stated that Joe McElderry who is mentored by Cheryl Cole will “walk it” and win.

For all people who are going to miss him I found this Video clip of Danly Johnson singing ‘light up the night’

X Factor Producers and Simon Cowell are trying to temper the bad feelings between the two contestants.

The Sunday Mirror reports that the animosity started weeks ago and the other house mates feared that the pair were going to physically fight. Ousted singer Jamie Afro Archer removed Danyl Johnson from the house till tempers calmed.

A source said: “The argument got so bad the others were convinced they were about to have a punch-up – they squared up to each other. But Jamie quickly calmed Danyl down before it could get out of hand.

“Things have been unbearable ever since. The atmosphere is frosty. Danyl and Olly appear as if they get on for X Factor duties but really they can’t stand each other. They don’t speak and they’ve made it clear they won’t stay in contact.”

Also its emerged that Simon Cowell has picked a Hannah Montana song ‘The Climb’ for the X Factor winning single and this has also left the pair deflated. A source claimed that neither of the contestants like the track and believe it is best suited to Joe McElderry or Stacey Solomon

Your a twat

Danyl Johnson ‘I respect him a as a performer but not as a person’ Louis Walsh comments on the X Factor star

Louis told The Independent that he does not expect Johnson to win the X Factor because he is not “likeable” enough.

“He did the best first audition we saw. Brilliant. No matter what you throw at him, he’ll take it on. Vocally, he’s prepared to take risks and he’s not afraid to move around. But I don’t think he’s gonna win – he’ll be second or third.

“I don’t like him as a person, but as a performer he’s great. He’s got this bad vibe – he came in a bit sure of himself. Unlike everybody else, he’s been around the block, singing in karaoke competitions around London and he’s picked up a lot of habits from that.

“He has confidence but it’s all front – I don’t think deep inside he’s that confident. Any other year he could have been a potential winner but this year, he’s got a lot of competition and Joe [McElderry] and Olly [Murs] are more likeable.”

Louis also predicted that McElderry will win in the final, adding: “In the studio he’d record incredibly well. He’s the one to beat. In fact, he’s gonna walk it.”

If Danyl is in the bottom two tonight, the judges will take the opportunity to get rid of him, the News of the World claims.

A show insider told the newspaper: “They have to judge Danyl’s performance in the sing-off, but they can’t totally overlook how he’s acted this week.

“They’re looking for an international popstar and he’s proved he can’t handle the pressure and doesn’t have the personality to deal with tricky situations.

“Louis and Cheryl were starting to warm to Danyl, but it’s back to square one now. They think he’s acted in a completely unprofessional manner.

“You don’t see Alexandra Burke or Leona Lewis storming out of practice. The judges think it’s incredibly childish.

“He’s acting like a spoilt brat, even though they’ve given him an amazing opportunity.

“It’s hard for them to completely block out all the stories they’re hearing. All the other contestants, who are younger than him, are managing so it’s not good that he’s not.”

The source added: “Simon is very disappointed in Danyl. He’s had so much support over the course of the competition. Through everything, Simon has always backed him and stayed loyal but his patience has been severely tested this time.

“He knows Danyl has a good chance of going tonight and knows a lot of people will think it’s his own fault.”

The X Factor insider went on to say Johnson would be vulnerable if he finishes in the bottom two this weekend.

“Simon has made it clear to the other judges that they have to judge the sing-off based on that night’s performance,” they stated.

“But Danyl is starting at a disadvantage. Cheryl would never get rid of her own act to save him and Louis has serious reservations.”

Commenting on Johnson’s state of mind, the source said: “He’s in some type of turmoil. He knows he’s made himself unpopular and he doesn’t know how to change it.

“He’s been paranoid about facing the judges but much more worried about the result. Leaving the show is his worst nightmare and he can see it becoming a reality.”

Maria Burgess said that Danyl thinks that Simon Cowell has given up on him and is focusing all his attention on Olly Murs.

She told the Sunday Mirror: “Danyl’s very upset and frustrated at the way he is being treated.

“He feels he’s not being given a fair chance and that Olly keeps getting more up-tempo songs.

“And he’s not getting all the bells and whistles. He’s lucky if he gets a perspex box to stand on when he’s performing, while the others have much bigger productions.

“The week he got a choir, we thought, ‘Wow, they have really pushed the boat out’.”

Danyl’s mum added that Simon Cowell does not listen to any of her son’s ideas or input on what he should be singing in the show.

She stated: “The situation is that Simon Cowell knows best. You don’t question him. Danyl has voiced his concerns repeatedly, but been met with a wall of silence.”

A insider of the show told the News of the World that the 27-year-old teacher is making life difficult for his fellow singers.

“This is bringing everyone down. Tensions are already high enough but it’s not right for one contestant to take so much attention.

“Danyl has changed his song two weeks in a row now and that means he needs a lot more work from support staff like Brian Friedman. It’s not fair.”

Simon Cowell is even getting fed up with Danyl

They explained: “Simon doesn’t want to lose face by losing Danyl this week. That would leave Cheryl with two acts – one more than him – and he couldn’t handle the indignity of that.

“So he’s going to stay very upbeat about Danyl and hopes the others judge him on his vocal performance. But he’s realistic about the long term.

“Why would he want to work with an artist who’s already caused him this much grief?

“Imagine what Danyl could be like with a million-pound record deal and number one single under his belt. He could become a real diva.

“They’re not the sorts of people Simon likes to worth with.”

Producers are also concerned about Danyl’s state of mind.

A source said: “He’s been on the edge at moments this week. Everyone hopes if Danyl does leave that he’s able to cope.

“If not, things could get very ugly. He truly believes he should be the winner of this show and exiting under these circumstances will be difficult for him to take.”

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Lloyd Daniels – ‘Faith’

Dannii: “Lloyd, that was a great opening to the show. You look fantastic tonight – it’s like a whole reinvention. You’ve definitely got something that is the X factor and we can’t put our finger on it. I’m just hoping that each week the vocals keep going up and up, because where we are in the competition you need to have a wow moment. At the end of the song the falsetto was great – you need to use that more, that’s your trick.”

Louis: “Lloyd, I know you were under a lot of pressure this week because you were in the bottom two, but you came back fighting. I love your new haircut, I love your new image, I love everything – except the voice. I think you’re a real popstar, but I think you’re out of your depth now. I think there are better singers than you.”

Simon: “Actually, Lloyd, that surprised me because it wasn’t bad at all. I’m not saying it was the best vocal I’ve ever heard, but you look a lot better, you’re starting to perform to the public and it started to feel believable. Maybe you’ve started to believe in yourself. You stepped up in a week – very good.”

Cheryl: “It’s really amazing for me to watch you grow before my eyes. I feel like you’re turning into a little man. You look adorable and I think that was your best, most comfortable performance.”

Stacey Solomon – ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’

Louis: “Stacey, last week you absolutely stole the show, and I want everybody to know you are a great performer and there is nothing phoney about you. Whatever it is, star quality, you’ve definitely got it and I think you’re definitely going to make the final three. And Dannii picked a brilliant, brilliant song for you.”

Cheryl: “What’s happened now is your voice has become as big as your personality, and that’s what we were all waiting for. It was a great song choice, you just need to believe you can win now. You need to start believing you’re the winner because you could do it.”

Simon: “You are, as it showed in the film, one of the most genuinely nice people we’ve had on these shows. You really are, and I think you’ve turned into a little star. Do I think it was as good as last week? No, I don’t. It was a little bit mechanical in parts. The last part was very good, but the first part was a little bit clumsy. But there’s no question you’re going to be here next week. I’d be amazed if you weren’t.”

Dannii: “Stacey, that was such an elegant performance – so, so beautiful. I just have to say this show is all about dreams and making people’s dreams come true, and Cheryl’s right – you have to believe this could come true for you, because they [the audience] do.”

John & Edward – ‘I’m Your Man’

Dannii: “Wow guys. You look amazing. You know what really shocked me tonight – the singing was in tune and the rapping was out of time. I don’t know what’s happening now, I’m totally confused. It was fun…”

Cheryl: “Out of all the contestants you’ve been on the biggest and toughest rollercoaster, and no matter what happens you need to be really proud of yourself for coming this far.”

Simon: “I don’t think it was George and Andrew – it was Andrew and Andrew. But look, guys, it was a perfect song choice. I do think Louis is giving you too much to do. He’s turned you into his version of Action Man dolls. Every week, there’s crazy, crazy choreography.”

Louis: “Because they can do it! They never stop rehearsing. Everywhere I go young girls are shouting ‘Jedward, Jedward, Jedward’. These guys are connecting with them. I’m having the best time of my life working with you. But I need people to vote for you guys. This year would not be the same without them – we’d have no fun.”

Simon: “What I would say is you did have quite a hard time at the start and you have converted a lot of people. I think you’ve done that just by being relentless. You’re like an unstoppable machine at the moment.”

Danyl Johnson – ‘Careless Whisper’

Dannii: “Danyl, that is one of my all time favourite songs, a classic. I think Simon did the right thing by choosing a really original version of that for you – it was a wise move and you sang it perfectly.”

Louis: “Danyl, there’s no doubt you can sing anything, but I think you tried too hard tonight. I would have preferred a different arrangement. You’re a great singer but I think you’re trying too hard and I think Simon is making it very difficult for you.”

Cheryl: “I’ve got to be really honest with you, Danyl. Parts of that were really flat. The start was exposed because the track is so bare. But I think your image and performance are always fantastic.”

Simon: “Well, Cheryl, I think we were listening to two different songs there, I genuinely do. Because why that was so good, in my opinion, was that that is what is called respecting the song. Taking it, listening to it, and most importantly doing something original with it. No doubt Louis would have had you up in the scaffolding in a T-shirt. How can you say I tried too hard? By the way, to clear something up Danyl, you are 100% right to have chosen that song. It was your decision and it was the right decision.”

Olly Murs – ‘Fast Love’

Dannii: “Olly, Olly, Olly – Essex must be going mad for you tonight. You’re always polished and you know how to rock the audience. That’s a particularly hard song to sing, because you have to tune into the bass line. The first half did have tuning problems, but once you got into the higher register you were really kicking through so just watch that.”

Louis: “I loved everything about your performance. You have the potential to be the new popstar up there with Robbie, Gary, Will Young and the others. You’re a natural mover, and there’s nothing fake about you – everything about Olly Murs is real. You’ve got the potential to win this competition.”

Cheryl: “You know what the best thing about you is, Olly? You’ve got really broad appeal. Young lads think you’re cool and want to knock about with you, girls love you, kids like you. There’s no fuss about you, you get your head down and get the job done. You always come out and deliver. I really like you Olly, and I wish you all the best. And I really enjoyed your performance.”

Simon: “You’re going to have no problems with the chicks when you leave the competition! You are turning into a really, really, really good, fearless performer. You did something original, you put that difficult dance break in the middle. I see a huge, huge improvement in you week after week, it’s great.”

Joe McElderry – ‘Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’

Dannii: “Joe, four judges standing for you! That was exceptional. And it’s kind of weird – when you first walked out I could see you were nervous. You don’t need to be. You have such passion and a real honesty to your voice. I love you. You deserve to be here and I would love to see you in the final.”

Louis: “That was definitely the best performance of the night vocally, in every way. The thing I like about you is you show up and do your job. There’s never a problem with you. You’ve got a great appeal, like Olly. I think you could be a UK Michael Bublé. The only problem is the songs were George Michael songs and Madam here [Cheryl Cole] broke the rules – that’s an Elton John song. George Michael sang a little bit of it but it was a hit for Elton.”

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 and absolutely 100% nailed the song – and you’ve got the audacity to sit there with your silly, stupid little rulebook again and say he only sang half the song… who cares? Who cares what you think? I’ve got to tell you, Joe, I take a little bit of credit for this because I told you in rehearsals to give it that extra 10% and you did, so congratulations.”

Cheryl: “Joe, you just stole the show. You absolutely smashed it and I couldn’t be more proud of you. I could absolutely burst with pride when I watch you. You’re adorable, I love watching you, and here’s to the final.”

The X Factor contestant told Now that he just wants to do well in the competition.

“I don’t read the papers because good and bad stuff can go to your head or get you down,” he explained. “You can’t get away from it because people will let you know about different things, but I just try to keep focused and keep my mind on the game in hand.”

Danyl spoke about the extra pressure he felt under after judge Simon Cowell described his first audition as the best ever on the show – and who wouldn’t?.

“You think, ‘Great, now I’m going to be rubbish” he said. “I totally suffered from that because it was like, ‘What else do I do?’ But having Simon’s on my side is a great help, I speak to him all the time.”

Check out Danyl`s week 5 X Factor performance below – Danyl sporting his new style haircut sang prince`s purple rain and it was simply amazing

And here is what the judges had to say about the acts

Stacey Solomon – ‘Son Of A Preacher Man’

Louis: “Stacey, that was a great start to the show. I love Dusty Springfield, I love your new sexy look, you’ve definitely got personality and if the show was based on personality you’d walk it. However, I did think the song lacked a little bit of emotion.”

Cheryl: “It’s lovely to see you looking so sexy, young, cool – that’s what you should be, you’re a young girl. That’s the most confident-looking performance you’ve done so far.”

Simon: “I’m going to disagree with Cheryl, because I would call that a typical talent show competition, insomuch as it’s like eating Chinese food – you don’t feel anything afterwards, you still feel hungry. I just don’t think that was a particularly good performance. I thought it was a lazy song choice, and I think, for the first time since you’ve been in the competition, I think you’re vulnerable after that. I do.”

Dannii: “All I have to say is it shows how out of touch Simon Cowell is. That’s the best reaction you’ve had from the audience and I know people at home will love it. I know you had a problem with the word ‘sex’ – you can’t even say it! – but you’re flirty, young, cute, everything the song should be. You have the authentic tones of Dusty Springfield and it was cool – it’s what Duffy or Amy [Winehouse] would have done. Thank you, it was brilliant.”

Olly Murs – ‘Twist And Shout’

Louis: “Olly, I loved your performance last week, everybody likes you, you’re definitely one of the strongest contestants, but I liked when you were singing, I wasn’t crazy about the silly dancing. I think Simon picked a really, really silly song for a great, great singer. You’re better than that. Simon, why the silly song?”

Dannii: “Olly, you sang beautifully, it was a great performance, but something looks like you didn’t believe in the song. I don’t know what it was. And why go into Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ routine halfway through?”

Cheryl: “If you haven’t seen the movie it did look random. Olly, you only have to listen to [the audience's] reaction. That went down a storm. But you are singing a lot of retro songs. One thing I want to do now is get you singing something contemporary.”

Simon: “Unfortunately, guys, the audience are speaking, and as for your comment, Louis, about this being a silly song – it’s one of The Beatles’ biggest hits! I honestly think where all of you have been quite mean tonight is he put on a great show. It’s called entertainment, and Olly, you are fantastic.”

Lloyd Daniels – ‘Stand By Me’

Louis: “Well, Lloyd, the good news is it’s much better than you were last week. Three weeks ago you were the cute kid in the competition, but at this stage I think you’re out of your depth, I don’t think you’re good enough. There are four better guy singers than you. Sorry.”

Dannii: “Lloyd, you’re a very, very cute guy and it was a cute performance. I thought vocally it was well chosen for you because there’s a certain range you can sing in and you can’t go above it. You lost it a bit when you came off the high note – I think you got so excited you got there that you lost your tuning. It was a nice performance.”

Simon: “It was nice like having tea with your mum – which I do like doing, mum, I love it. The point is, I think right now you’re out of your depth to be honest. You’re competing against big, big singers and it kind of feels to me you’re giving up a little bit at the moment. The second part when it went young, your age group, it was okay, but your voice isn’t big enough.”

Cheryl: “That’s unfair – he’s come back, he was in the bottom two, so yes he is down on his confidence. That’s normal, he’s had a knock. I thought it was the most comfortable vocal you’ve done so far. We did make it young, it was funky, cool – I don’t want to make you cheesy because you’re cooler than that.”

Jamie Archer – ‘Crying’

Louis: “Jamie, I am so glad that you dropped all the silly rock stuff. It was a great song, a very, very emotional performance, your best performance yet and the song absolutely suited you, but Simon, I don’t know the movie it’s from (Gummo). I think you’re cheating again. We all picked songs from big movies and stuck to the rules. I loved the song but I think you’re cheating.”

Dannii: “Jamie, that was an emotional performance, it was heartfelt. It was not the pub rocker. This is what we were saying last week – that’s what we want to see. Maybe you need to choose the songs.”

Cheryl: “I think Simon did you well changing the song, because I think ‘Unchained Melody’ would have been absolutely disastrous for you – that song’s cheesy, in my opinion. I think ['Crying'] suited you brilliantly and I think you sang from your heart.”

Simon: “I have to say, this is all about you, Jamie. You chose that song, and this performance was all about you. I think it was your best performance by a mile. Congratulations.”

Lucie Jones – ‘This Is Me’

Louis: “That was a fantastic song choice. It’s not an obvious song, but it’s very cool, very contemporary. You look like a popstar and you remind me of one of those American girls like Taylor Swift. I predict you’re going to be the last girl standing. You’ve got star quality.”

Cheryl: “I think you’ve found your niche. I wasn’t familiar with the song choice, but it could have been your song. You just need to loosen up, let it be, enjoy it a little bit more because at times you don’t look like you’re enjoying it as much as you should. But I think you’ve definitely found where you should be.”

Simon: “This is the first time, for me, that you have made yourself relevant as a pop artist, because now the song and you are working. This is where we’ve had a problem, it’s all been a bit karaoke, bit this, bit that. But that looked comfortable. It’s not a well known song, but it’s a good song and I actually agree with what Louis just said – I think now you’re the strongest girl in the competition.”

Dannii: “All I can add is I’m not the only person who loves Lucie! That was a beautiful, beautiful performance.”

Danyl Johnson – ‘Purple Rain’

Louis: “Danyl, very few people can sing a Prince song and do it justice, but tonight you came out there and absolutely won everybody over. It’s hard to sing Prince and you deserve to be in the competition. You’re a talented guy and if we’re judging on vocal ability, you’ve got it all. I think you’re going to be in the final.”

Dannii: “Danyl, I love the new look. It’s a much, much better look. That was a really, really good performance. I loved the bit when you went into falsetto at the end… I don’t love it when you scream too much at the end. Your voice is very, very good, but you need to really, really use it. Don’t scream too much – it doesn’t do you justice.”

Cheryl: “I really like your demeanour tonight. You’ve lost the cocky attitude you had at the beginning but you’re not the broken man we saw last week. You’re somewhere in between – it’s nice. I like the hair, I love the hair!”

Simon: “I know I’m repeating myself, but I’ve got to say this again because it’s important to remember the context of the real world. That was an outstanding vocal, it was. I really, really mean this. I think this show has found a great, great singer who was almost broken, who has now got his confidence back up, and we should be proud of you, we should be supporting you, because I think you could go on to have a great career. I’m very proud of you, Danyl, well done.”

John & Edward – ‘Ghostbusters Theme’

Dannii: “I have no idea what I’m meant to be commenting on. I’ve honestly got no idea about anything constructive to say. It’s a singing competition – you either talk or you rap. I’m wondering what you’d release if you won. I love watching you perform but I can’t imagine listening to you on the radio.”

Cheryl: “You know what, you bring fun to this show. Whether people like you or whether people don’t, it’s fun to watch and you know, kids from like 3 to 10 absolutely adore you so good on you for getting up there.”

Simon: “Look, guys, I think we’ve established over the past few weeks that you can’t sing, but this was actually a good song for you. You actually did choose the right song for them, Louis, because based on some of the horrors we’ve seen before this was sort of good in a very childish way. I thought it was actually more entertaining than some of the karaoke stuff we saw before, so well done.”

Louis: “Guys, all I know is everywhere I go people are talking about Jedward. Every week you come out smiling, happy, and I haven’t had one problem with you. The world is full of doom and gloom and these guys are having fun. That’s what this show’s all about – fun.”

Joe McElderry – ‘Circle Of Life’

Louis: “Joe, you’re definitely one of the best singers in the competition, you tick all the boxes. But as Simon said in the VT I think you’re more musical theatre than popstar and we’re looking for a popstar. I think the song was a little bit predictable, a little bit safe. I think you’re better, you’ve got more potential than that.”

Dannii: “Coming from you with John & Edward, we’re looking for a popstar! Joe, you’re the best male vocalist in the competition, hands down. You’re the most likeable, most beautiful guy. The only thing I would critique is your voice is strong and that’s what musical theatre is, but I didn’t like the production. It was like Les Mis mixed with The Lion King. I love it when you just perform the song and I think that was detracting from it.”

Simon: “Joe, I thought that was the perfect song for you. It’s what you’re all about. I actually liked the production. The only thing I didn’t like was you’ve got to stop this kind of stage school swaying. You’ve got to have confidence to take the mic and believe in yourself. I don’t think you’re the best male singer in the competition. Having said that, I think you’re commercial, I think you know who you are, and I think you should enjoy this moment. That was very good.”

Cheryl: “Every week I love working with you even more. You’re starting to feel like a little brother to me and I’m so proud to watch you up there. Well done.”

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