Down to five contestants now, after what host Graham Norton describes the departure of “the mighty Daniel” as a decision that “shocked the nation”. And judging from the reaction to last week’s recap and Friday’s interview with Daniel, he’s not wrong…
Everything kicks off with a group number that’s notable for two things: firstly, Lee’s voice is far stronger that of the others (unless they’ve all started singing Could be famous, Could be a big shucchessh). Also, at one point Lewis and Lee get their positions mixed up. While it’s pretty obvious that something went werong, to both guys’ credit they both do their best to recover as quickly as possible.
Before we get on to the solo performances, we have another explanation from Andrew why he chose to save Lewis over Daniel last week. I don’t necessarily buy his explanations, but his daughter certainly has taste.
This week, the five solo songs are to cover the five key themes of Joseph’s emotional journey: arrogance, betrayal, vulnerability, courage and being a dreamer. First up, Lee handles dreaming with the Monkees’ Daydream Believer. It’s another of the series’ obsession with pop songs that offer very little in the way of light and shade to play with, and Lee ends up with a performance which is unabashed cheese. It’s still very professionally handled, though, and at least he shows that he’s capable of handling lighter material. Zoe says she’s been working with Lee on not setting his jaw too tight — I wonder if this is related to his issue with sibilance? His performance was relaxed and comfortable, she says. John uses a lemonade simile to describe what he says was a brilliant, professional, polished performance. Andrew says it was a perfect ‘early Joseph’ performance.
Second, Ben has to show vulnerability. And is promptly given what must count as the most difficult song of the whole series, with the Roy Orbison classic Crying. And with most of the song, he is able to bring the pop number into a musical theatre space. Where he falls down is with the falsetto — which, to be honest, any of the other four would have had trouble with. It’s a creditable performance, even with the vocal faults. Bill says that even though he blew a few notes, he kept on the journey that the song goes on. Zoe says that it shows Ben has worked on his pitch, but his vibrato needs work (“you could drive a bus through it”). John points out that Joseph never has to sing that high. Which does make one wonder — just why have so many songs the Josephs have been given this series included falsetto passages? Andrew says he still has a long way to go in this competition. Well, not too long, seeing as the final is just two weeks away…
This week, Craig is asked to portray betrayal with Suspicious Minds. Andrew warns that he can’t smile his way through this one, and to begin with it’s a warning Craig takes to heart. A strong vocal is almost enough to let me forgive his usual shtick of holding his outstretched hand palm down, which he does in very single performance and is one of those things that is really irrationally bugging me. Unfortunately, once he passes the bridge of the song he reverts his classic cabaret singer persona — all smiles and flirtations with the audience. Which, I have to say, he is very good at — but is maybe not ideal for a West End performer. Bill thinks he found the perfect line between drama and selling the song — and he loved the twinkle that Craig gets once he’s working the room. Denise thinks he gave a fantastic performance, while Andrew asks himself whether he forgives Craig his smiles. On balance, he says, he does…
Lewis has to show courage this week, and not just with the performance of Enrique Iglesias’ Hero. And in contrast to the last couple of weeks, he gives a controlled, theatrical delivery. It just shows that, given the right material, he can portray a maturity far beyond his years. Indeed, he makes it easy to forget that he’s only 17 years old — clearly capable of portraying the older Joseph, should he get the job. Both Zoe and John admit that they thought Lewis should have gone instead of Daniel last week, but on the strength of tonight’s performance he sang well. However, John says he thinks Lewis is more of a singer than a West End performer, which Denise quite rightly pulls him up on. To be honest, I’m surprised that they say that about Lewis and not about Craig, who clearly struggles with his acting when Lewis has no problems in that area. Bill says he sees and hears a Joseph, while Andrew says he saw charm, but no inner strength.
Finally for the solo slots, Keith has to portray arrogance with Robbie Williams’ Let Me Entertain You. And if he was on radio, he might — he has a great voice and, as ever, delivers the song with conviction. But his stage presence is patchy. I know these guys don’t have too much time to develop a full routine, but of the stage performances today this was, with Craig’s, the weakest of the night. John was entertained, but noted his occasional drop of focus. He does point out, though, that Joseph rarely needs to deliver a full high-octane performance. Denise says Keith reminds her of a young John Barrowman (maybe it’s just the cockiness and big teeth). For Zoe, he is a star vocally. Bill doesn’t think Keith is quite there yet, while Andrew thinks he handled the song fabulously.
With another group number, Do You Love Me? — another pop song, if one that has a veneer of musical theatre respectability by being included in Dirty Dancing: The Musical, I’d say that it shows that Lee has the strongest voice, Ben is the most charismatic dancer, and the others Keith and Lewis are good all-rounders, while Craig is more comfortable with this style of song than he is with ‘true’ musical theatre.
In the results show, Andrew tries his best to disprove Daniel’s suggestion that judges are fed lines. I mean, who would ever try and give such abysmal jokes to anyone? I mean, “The Curse of the Goat”?
I’m not goint to make any comment about this week’s mission about conquering a fear of heights — I get dizzy climbing the external steps to my first-floor flat, so I’m in no position to judge. Following the VT package, we get another group performance, Born To Be Wild, in which all the Josephs are good. For me, Lee stood out yet again, while Craig does his pointy-hand thing again and Keith does lose focus as he gets into position for each part of the choreography.
Next up, we see that Josh Groban has selected Lee to sing with. Rather cruelly, Andrew tells the others that they can be backing singers, which goes down like a lead balloon. The remaining four look like they’ve just been told they’re lowering the lifeboats on the Titanic, but won’t be able to get in themselves. That said, Lee does an excellent job and I find it hard to believe that any of the others could have been better.
And so we get to the climax. Asked who isn’t Joseph, Zoe and Bill plump for Ben, while Denise and John both go for Lewis. It’s public votes that matter, though, and Lewis gets through, with Ben and Craig in the sing-off. Singing Barry Manilow’s Through The Rain, and Ben’s acting training shines through. Craig has a possible edge vocally, but it’s Ben’s performance that’s the most believable piece of theatre. Andrew makes the decision to save Ben and send Craig home, and unlike last week I agree wholeheartedly. Craig has progressed phenomenally throughout the course of the series, but I think ultimately he would be better putting that experience to work in developing his stage presence as a singer, rather than heading towards musical theatre.
Great performance from Craig who has come on in leaps and bounds through the show. His bright and friendly personality shine through and his eagerness to learn will take him far. I enjoyed seeing him progress and loved his honey-toned vocals. Lets hope we see lots more of him in the future. He has a great careeer ahead of him. Go Graig!!
Great review of the show! Very balanced and fair appraisal!
Very sorry to see Craig go - given the remarks last week about whether he would revert to cabaret if left to his own devices I wondered whether the song had been chosen to put temptation in his path....
I'd never noticed Lee's isshue with "s" until it was pointed out here...but it hasn't done Sean Connery any harm!
Scott - thanks for a great review as ever.
Ultimately, I have to say I agreed with ALW's decision this week, sorry Craig but just being a good singer won't cut it on the West End stage, what we need is a true Performer and of this week's bottom two it's Ben who has consistently showed an ability to perform and engage with the audience - as he did in last night's group numbers.
But, why, oh why, are the boys still being given such awful solo songs - they are just not being allowed to show us their MT peformances. Poor Ben did his best with Crying (and lets be honest there are few people who can sing this song really well) but did it really further our knowledge of whether he could be the next Joseph? Please ALW give us some good MT songs for the semi final next week!
andrew lloyd webber is idoit frist he saves lewis instead of rob now he saves ben instead of craig andrew is going end up with the wrong joseph and go home crying when he should of saved rob and craig
Thanks Scott - great piece of writing as ever. I think that the reason that they sounded so unbalanced vocally in the group songs, is because up till now they've had Daniel's strong voice to balance Lee's. Poor decision last week ALW - probably the right one this time.
I think it was definitely time for Craig to go although I hope Ben goes soon. That boy is smug and has an appalling attitude shown by every moment he is allowed to speak him mind on the VT and so on. I think the public is finally seeing through him now.
I can't get over the dreadful selection of songs they are forced to sing - none of this weeks 'competition' numbers were suited either to the so called theme or the performers. Ben, in particular, had a crap choice. No wonder he looked constipated (instead of vunerable)!
The only outstanding number IMHO was the Josh / Lee duet.
I was fairly sure that Craig had blown it when he burst into smiles two-thirds of the way through his number.
Keith surprised me by getting through - thought he was weak throughout. His movement in the group number was very poor, and the dictition in his solo was also lacking. None of them were helped by the audience clapping along to every number (except the duet!) - are they encouraged by warm-ups to participate?
Totally awful show now the "mighty Daniel" has gone.
The lame "get out of jail" comments for the tactical removal of Daniel were shameful as was - oooh look who Josh Groben has picked to sing duet.... Lee!
The show is so geared around Connie (oops I mean Lee) getting the role, it's transparent - thing is I feel sorry for Lee (but not as sorry as I feel for Daniel), as he's talented enough without the manipulation.
What is the gripe you have with Lee, Mr Matthewman, surely you cant be jealous of his wonderful voice, acting ability, gorgeous good looks. Lee for Joseph.
Sorry Scott but I disagree wth most of your comments this week.
I do agree that Lee was as professional as always but don't agree with your comments about the rest of the boys. Lewis is about as mature as a block of mild cheddar cheese and obviously got the sympathy vote this week. Ben murdered his song as he always does with slower numbers and didn't deserve to be kept in this week. In my opinion Craig and Keith got the best audience reaction but that wasn't mentioned in your review. Craig is singled out every week for either being cabaret ,smiling too much or holding his hand out palm down. So what! Ben jumps around the stage like a loose cannon puffing out his chest every week. Lewis twirls round and round like superwoman with an inate grin on his face and Lee skips backwards and looks up into the camera all the time and nothing's mentioned about that. And as for Craig needing to improve on his stage presence well he has done, week after week . I saw Craig singing live three or four months ago and believe me he has a fantastic stage presence. The fact is that he hasn't been allowed to show it.
At the end of the day Lee was picked as ALWs Joseph from the start and although I agree with his choice I feel sorry for all the people that have been trodden on along the way especially the boys some of whom really had no chance of fulfilling their dreams from the start. The voting public have also been wasting their money voting against Lee too. ALW should've given Lee a chance to test himself against the stronger Josephs right up until the final. The result would've been the same and the journey more exciting and entertaining but most importantly it would have been fair. The only winner is ALW's bank manager.The other boys may not be Joseph this time but some of them will fulfill their dreams. ALW will continue to rake in the money but will never fulfill his wish to look human.However
if he were to write a musical production of Shrek he wouldn't need to look any further than the mirror for the lead role.
Good review. I agree it's blatant that ALW wants Lee for Joseph. I tend to agree, but was appalled at the fact Daniel went last week.
I would be happy if Ben had gone - he is so entirely arrogant that's it's untrue. I want to book my Joseph tickets but cannot until I am certain Ben is out - anyone else I shall look forward to seeing in the role.
If anyone does bother reading our comments - please stop the audience clapping through the songs!! I could hardly hear some of the vocals because of this.
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Totally agree with this review. Whilst I admit to bias, I thought Lee was terrific on Saturday: showing us Lee-lite in the solo number, carrying the group numbers, and holding his own with Josh. Loved the shucchesh comment, but I thought I noticed Ben slipping into a bit of it too in the sing-off?
I agree that Lee stands out as the best choice for Joseph but have cringed at the obvious way he is being favoured. I must say that I hadn't noticed his mispronunciation of 's' until it was pointed out.
The show isn't as exciting now that there is no competition and they'd be as well just announcing Lee the winner and getting on with rehearsals for Joseph.
I think that the review is very hard on Craig, he has improved more than anyone on the show. He has worked hard to shake of all the cabaret comments and not let them get to him. He seems to have the toughest time and i think he should have been given the chance of getting to the semi final and the chance of some decent songs to sing. It seems that Lee is favourite and while he is v.good, the favoritism is now becoming ridiculous.
Scott, thanks for a fair appraisal again of this weeks show.
My personal opinion is that it missed the presence of Daniel Boys. I agree strongly about Lee with Daydream Believer, but often I do not find light and shade in his singing, he is just not a leading man for me.
Ben's "Crying" was very difficult and I still see him as the only one left now with a sparkle to be Joseph, but I have still some small doubts about going straight into the West End, but then again it sometimes has to be the deep end!
Lewis has a lot to offer an I hope he gets regular theatre work, but not yet leading man.
Keith is going to be BIG and has perhaps the best vocal of those left,. but he still has a long way to go to be leading man.
Craig did improve so much over the series, but with "Suspicious Minds" he did so well and then I cringed as he had to fall into his cabaret act and do the same routine as week in week out, I felt for him, sorry but he was the one that had to go,
Those who read other forums and threads will know that Lee has such a strong following, not sure how many though? as they all should so loud, it does remind me of Gareth Gates and then it was WILL YOUNG that was the Winner. For the sake of ADWD I hope it will be Ben, Keith or Lewis - Now it is up to the Public.
Lee has to be Joseph. He is the only one with any stage presence. Keith can sing for sure, but always has a glazed look in his eyes - looks like he is reading the words off a distant autocue! And neither Lewis or Ben come anywhere near Lee in terms of singing ability or performance. ALW may show preference for Lee, and this may be annoying some, but the reality is he is the only one who could carry the show. He has to win.
I have preferred Lee from the first moment I saw him in the auditions. I think it is unfair that he is being slated because he is so obviously the best. I go to the West End regularly and I can tell you that Lee is the only one I would pay to see in Joseph. Have already bought my tickets as I hope I am right and he will win. I think Ben should have applied for Grease. Lewis is a pop singer and Keith's voice is getting on my nerves now. Couldn't stand 2 hours of him. I felt that Craig made excellent progress but wasn't right for the part and Daniel lacked sex appeal, charisma or whatever.
Lee imo should be joseph at this time due to all round ability. I do think Ben will have a career and he did in fact apply for Grease, was actually on programme and got through to Boot camp but decided to go with Joseph. Its not always the best technician that gets the part, i.e. Daniel being the best singer. I thought Scott's review similar to my own thoughts.
Lee has got to be Joseph - he is by far the best performer and has shone through from the very start. I feel it's unfair to criticize him simply because he gets the best comments from the panel and ALW - all the comments are deserved. You can't blame Lee - he has come through the whole rigorous process just like everyone else because he wants the part and will do what's necessary. Incidentally, all credit to the lad - in every piece to camera, he comes across as unassuming and quietly confident without a trace of cockiness - a true star in the making and a worthy West End leading man.
If the last posters are correct? and Lee has got to be Jospeh, then the whole series has been a waste of time and the public have wasted their money each week phoning in!
It is not that Lee is not at least competent but it is that he does not fit the "Criteria" that was set for this new Joseph! - it is just safety first and when someone was "in house" why has he not been spotted as a leading man already?
I just hope that everything is done above board the next two weeks with the public voting - veiled threats of I will not go should Lee not win should not concern anyone as people will supports a True Winner!
watch saturdays show and with the absence of mr boys it was not the same and the good lord daughter has got better taste then her father
ive allways thought the songs were bizare but this week they were on planet mars highlights for me include lees performance and craig who at least listens to whats said and he comes back and does whats expected of him he should not have gone this week three weeks running ALW were you going for some bizare hat trick if the wrong person wins then hes not got antone to blame but himself.
im i alone in thinking barrowman is one big pain in the neck
I think ALW doesn’t know what he is striving for, he fails to articulate it and his choices bear no consistency and give no clue as to the destination. Perhaps we need Tim Rice lyrics to comprehend ALW sentiment, or maybe Ben’s clumsy comment hit a chord; ALW has lost it, he simply wants his youth. In which case the ‘Any Dream Will Do’ title speaks volumes for ALW’s condition.
The aim was a departure from standard MT fair but I notice that many panel comments draw the Josephs back toward West End currency rather than enhancing any unique talents to encourage MT’s evolution. Dinosaurs liked tradition too…
Despite ALW’s vision of a radically different Joseph his intuition is eluding him and the bold leap forward will become a damp squib unable to escape MT’s corpulent gravity… default to Lee Mead, shuffering shukatash! Yes, Lee has served his time and provides ALW with an escape hatch, if his mission to the stars has to abort.
Ben is like the little girl with a curl in the middle of her forehead - when he is good (in the fast dancy numbers) he is very very good but when he is bad (bum notes in both solos this week) he is painful to listen to. While I think Craig knew he'd never be Joseph, he must have felt gutted to be kicked out when his oppenent couldn't sing in tune.
Thought Lewis was very good on Saturday - finally got back a bit of that spark that he had at the start. They keep telling us what a great dancer he is but he's never yet had a routine that really shows it off - it might give him confidence.
Agree that the choice of songs is often poor - would like to have more Musical theatre songs. Last year they did that for semi-final - so perhaps they will this year.
With reference, with Lee being chosen to sing with Josh Groban. Last year at this stage, Siobahn (who wan't the favourite) was chosen to sing the Chitty, Chitty, Bang,Bang number. So I don't think it's fair to assume that it was afix.
I think Lee is heads shoulders knees and toes above everyone else and I feel that it is a shame that ALW feels it necessary to manipulate the results in order to ensure he wins.
It feels as though they do not trust the public to recognise the real talent and vote for the right person for the job.
I was most uncomfortable watching the selection process for who should sing with Josh Groban, it felt like a huge piece of Lee propaganda. From the sections where we see how unhappy and bitter the other Josephs are to the actual performance. Lee was fantastic and I don't think any of the other Josephs would have been equal to it, but it smacked of more audience manipulation to ensure that Lee wins.
I'm another one who wants wishes and desires there to be actual real proper authentic musical theatre numbers included instead of the vapid songs that being used week in week out.
Are the BBC afraid that we won't watch if everyone sings something from Musical Theatre's greatest hits?
Bryn said
"im i alone in thinking barrowman is one big pain in the neck".
Erm let me think........ NO!
But Mr. "I'm a leading man don'tcha know," (not in Torchwood you weren't) Barrowman, knows what side his bread is buttered on!
Lee is my Joseph, he fits my criteria,which is to be talented charismatic, a great singer,and an excellent actor. He entered the competition fair and square, it,s not his fault that he,s better than the others. The others just do not tick all the boxes, and I for one do not lament the rejection of Mr Boys as I found him cheesy,sentimental, and bland. He does have a lovely tone to his voice which if I close my eyes is very pleasant,but I get no pleasure from watching him perform.
I would only pay to see Lee in the role, I am not interested in paying £100 to see anyone else.
If you type 'Lee Mead' into search engine, he has his own page, with a very long list of credits, including many west end performances, to include Pharoh in Joseph in 2006.??Why is he in this competition then. It would be a travesty if he won, and make a mockery of the public. He is extremely talented, but I think it's his experience that gives him the polished edge over the others. After all he is 10 years older than them, and actually works on the West End stage every day.I think it would be absurd if he won.
I think Ben would have been better suited going in for Grease and little Danny from Grease would have been better for Joseph (no dialogue to stammer)
Lee has been our favourite since the very first audition show. He got almost zero coverage in the Joseph school/final selection show and took a fair amount of crticism in the first few weeks. Whereas Connie last year, they were raving about from the start.
Daniel was good but I also found him a bit bland. He seemed to start songs well & then once he'd got to the loud bit, it all sounded very samey. Though it seems unfair, ALW is as interested in developing the contestants for future careers, as in just finding one person; so I can see from that point of view that he felt that Lewis had more to learn.
Apart from liking Leee best anyway, really none of the others who are left seems up to it.
Ella - yes, Lee has worked on the stage but so had Daniel Boys and no-one held that against him. I really wanted Craig to get to the final because he was working so hard every week - but I hope Lee wins because he is simply an awesome performer with a beautiful voice.
YouTube has a clip of Ben singing classical in a 2006 performance at Italia Conti. Danny B. from Grease Is The Word is also in the clip. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWTgYA1Ppo0
Ella said Lee is 10 years older than the others, are they 15 then.
Look, if it was not against the rules for him to enter he has every right to be there. Craig could have had more of an advantage as he has already been in a programme where he faced the public vote in Pop Idol.
Here! Here! Ella - too true - They said they wanted a different Joseph - whats different about "Lee Mead" - already on the Westend stage, give the others a chance! Lee - you really are too good (I must admit). It might well be a much sort after role but this is a contest for guys who would probably not be considered in the real world for such a well know role. Hope justice prevails! LETS ALL VOTE LEWIS! you've see he has the charm, skill, voice.
I hope that Lee Mead wins the final. It is easy to criticise ALW for his channelling of support towards Lee but at the end of the day once Joseph hits the west end stage it is ALW reputation at stake. Lee is the most professional-indeed the only professional performer of the josephs who i feel is confident of producing a joseph for the west end. I know nothing about musical theatre except to say that having already booked my Joseph tickets i would be disappointed to see any of the others in the role. They all have talent in abundance but it needs to be directed elsewhere and i hope that they find an alternative outlet for it. Good luck
I think Lee Mead is Andrew's backup plan. If none of the younger guys develop the potential he thinks the part will take, Andrew still has Lee, and will promote him as the winner to ensure he gets the votes needed. If Andrew thinks one of the younger guys can fulfill what he has been talking about since the beginning of the show, a "cross between Justin Timberlake and a young Michael Jackson," then he will promote that younger one over Lee. I'm sure Andrew will protect himself in the end. He has too much at stake not to. The show next Saturday should be very interesting to see the direction it takes.
Lee is a stunning performer, vocally and physically, plus he's a hunk as well
Must admit my heart isn`t in it now Dan has gone but Lee should be the winner. Don`t feel any of the others could pull it off. Mind you, won`t be seeing any of them as intend to go and see Dan ( fingers crossed! ) in whatever he is in!
I am not a member of the profession, or a journo, just a person who loves theatre in almost any shape or form. So when watching Joseph, I'm only thinking "could I watch this person for a couple of hours. Would I be prepared to pay so much money (even in theatres outside London - I live in Southampton and for the big musicals seat prices are £25/£30 up)." Sadly, in the case of Lewis I must say "no". I am totally surprised he has got this far, I don't know, of course, what the studio audience and the judges see, but I'm afraid I couldn't be bothered with someone who blubs as often as this young man does. He also fancies himself much too much and as far as the viewer voters are concerned, I expect they are mostly teenagers or grannies who say "Ah" when he gets tearful. When he is a couple of years older he might be able to hack it. By the way - I'm a granny but am never deceived by the sympathy vote!
I think Lee has been brilliant all the way through. He really does deserve to win the part of Joseph. He singing is wonderful and he looks great. Definately suites the part. I will definately book to see Joseph if he wins. Good luck Lee.
CRAIG was his usual ever-improving self last on Saturday. I am narked with the production team for not conferring on Craigs choreography though! The 'smile' that got him booted out was fully intended as part of the routine - he acted the song throughout until the knee slide, sings yeah, yeah, yeahhh and Bam! the smile, he turns to the audience and works it. Only nobody told ALW. And the poor guy was a lamb to the slaughter. ALW even betrayed his own feelings, as the performance had everyone on a high at the end, including him! He even 'forgave' him the smile. Not fair, because imo Craig was an ever-changing performer and he was getting to the peoples hearts. He's won so many fans for his conduct, which has been impeccable throughout, and to watch him go out for an error that was not his, makes me feel dismay.
This morning on BBC 1 the 4 remaining Josephs were guests on the show, the whole point being to do a hatchet job on Keith Jack, why do they need to resort to these kind of tactics to ensure they get the winner they want.This has been going on all week, do they think the viewers are not aware of this.
As Keith has a great talent i am sure we will be hearing a lot of him in the future.
Lewis is a sweet kid with a nice voice, but he can't act for toffee and would crack in the West end. Give him a couple of years, and some acting lessons and let's review in time. Right now 2 hours of Lewis would be excrutiating.
Keith clearly THINKS he has the best voice in the competition and while he can sing, I haven't seen any acting ability and, unfortunately he lacks stage presence. I could never watch him for 2 hours.
Ben looks good and has some presence but I think his voice is not up to scratch. A bit of an attitude too. Go into pop, Ben.
Lee has it all. Great voice, real acting ability and so much presence I can't take my eyes off him in the group numbers. So he's done a bit of theatre before? Great - at least we know he is prepared for the work ahead and won't crumble under the pressure. Favouritism? Don't know where you conspiracy theorists get this from. I have not seen anything that remotely smacks of manipulation and if Josh Groban chose Lee it's because he though he had the best voice for the duet. Why blame Lee for being head and shoulders above the rest? If Lee wins I will pay for a ticket for the theatre show. If he goes out I will stop watching ADWD and would never pay to see the show. I think that says it all. Vote for Lee with your calls and your wallet!
I have just rewatched Ben doing Crying and started to wonder what key he sang it in. Turns out he sang it in the key of C, four semitones lower than The Big 'O' sang it. Well within the capabilities of any good karaoke singer!
What happened, was he bottled it when he came to the high note. Miraculously he managed to hit the note the second time it came round. Maybe if he had rehearsed his song the way everyone else rehearsed theirs, we wouldn't have had to listen to ALW defending him in the way he did. The top note was within his vocal range but his performance was very poor. I think all the Josephs could have sung the song in that key. Shame on you ALW for suggesting otherwise!
Trixiehobbit is correct in saying that Craig performed exactly as he was told when doing Suspicious Minds. I just want to put the record straight as Craig confirmed this on a tv interview earlier this week.
Good luck to ALL four Josephs tomorrow 'cos I think maybe the gloves will be coming off now!
I must agree with every word that Janine has written. So what if Lee has done some work professionally before - hadn't Connie? Lee is simply streets ahead of the others in every way but there's never a trace of arrogance when he's talking; he's very self-deprecating. Look at the video diaries on the ADWD website to see what I mean.Not only is he by far the best actor amongst the remaining 4 but he's got the best voice and HE LOOKS THE PART!! Why would Mrs Potiphar want to seduce a teenager? Lewis is sweet but he hasn't got the bottle for the West End and Ben, though his dancing is good, is nowhere near strong enough vocally. As for Keith, he can sing but his arrogance drives me mad - could never pay to watch him, that's for sure. In the group numbers Lee always draws my eye. If he doesn't win then the whole thing is a complete shambles.
Thanks Sheila. I'm in my early forties - perhaps I should audition for the role as Mrs Potiphar. I may get to 'seduce' Lee!!! No acting required on my part. The lad oozes sex appeal and frankly I find that hint of Connery-like 'sshibilance' irresistable.
I'm not sure about Lee for Joseph - but he would make a superb hunky hero - how about ALW making a musical of one of the Bronte tales - can't you just see Lee brooding away as Heathcliff or Rochester! Or a rather gorgeous Phantom. Down girl - granny or no, I still have my memories!!!
Having followed the series from the begining, it has now descended into a farce. Ben is such a smug looking guy, it is nausiating to watch him. Seeing Daniel kicked off was bad enough, but to see Ben kept in makes it a massive joke. I am losing my respect for the judges and think it is a waste of a phone call to vote for anyone wyho I like. It would have been intersting to cast each of the fallen artists as the brothers in the show, there is certainly enought natural dislike showing between them.
Hi Craig
Have just arrived home from the Kings theatre with my girls having watched Joseph It was brilliant as were you signing autographs and talking to my husband on the phone but I am GUTTED I took some fab photos of you and my girls and I pressed the wrong button on my phone and they have not been saved my girls are in tears please could you e-mail me a picture of yourself to my girls Seona and Heather thank you so much
Vivienne x
I can't believe Ben went out - i love him lots! Lewis should have gone. Sir Webber has made a mega misake. I wish Ben every sucess is the future. Does anyone know where i can contact him??
Watched last nights programme with interest. Overall I think the comments were fair. As to who will be Joseph - I don't feel that Lewis has enough power in his voice yet to complete the number of shows needed, I think he would be good in Les Mis. Keith has a great voice, and is undoubtedly a star of the future but too young for Joseph at present. Lee has the voice, the experience and the professionalism. He should be Joseph. Other possibility would be to have Lee and Keith share the role. What do others think?
hya Carla, i work with Bens mum but i dont think she will give out his details ;o( if you contact scarborough evening news www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk im sure they will help you. Good luck.xx
I cannot see what all the fuss is about Lee being professional...Before this show, i had never heard of Lee Mead...So as far i am concerned he is new talent.
Lee to win
Nana: Let's check out this place and see if it's safe...
Nana: Seems OK. Put them down over there. Shame about that noise -- Daydream Believer, indeed...
Diva: Oh, I have a headache. Wait, I hear -- is that the IBY!
S'Berry: Yes! Oh, I don't mind being kept prisoner here -- though I wish it had been during PiB week. Still this is lovely, and isn't his smile sweet?
Nana: No, on second thoughts, they're too happy here. Move them!
Darn it just missed them again! but I'm getting closer.