The lack of vocal skills for some is no obstacle to participating in a program like “Idol” or “X Factor”. Some of the shortcomings they make up for with extraordinary charisma, although there have also been quite unusual performances. Such formats appear in many countries, so examples can be multiplied. This performance was certainly well remembered by the viewers of the British edition of “X Factor”. The judges couldn’t help but laugh.
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The performance of the two brothers in “X Factor” has gone down in history. “It was crazy bad”
The X Factor is a talent show created by . It debuted on British television in 2004 and in 19 years the format has appeared in over 40 countries. In 2008, in the fifth season of the show, brothers under the pseudonym Ant & Seb took part in the auditions. They decided to sing the song “Mysterious Girl” by Peter Andre.
Originally from Wales, the brothers were very confident. “The X Factor has never been anything like this before,” Seb in a pre-audition interview. He was right. They admitted to being like P. Diddy and Usher with a bit of Rick Astley. They were confident that they would not only advance, but win the entire show. However, the reality turned out to be different. Ant sang the song while Seb did some unusual backing vocals in the background. The whole performance was so awkward and weird that the judges couldn’t help but laugh. Cheryl shed tears. – Where should I start? asked Simon Cowell rhetorically. He did not like the performance. The brothers started arguing with the judges. “No offense, but we were pretty good,” Seb said. “It was insanely bad,” Cowell replied, trying to cut short the discussion with the participants. The boys got 3 votes for no.
The judges couldn’t stop laughing during their performance. The recording still entertains today
The jury’s decision did not stop the participants. In response…they started singing again. Cowell begged them to get off the stage. Finally, a bodyguard had to escort them to the exit. They didn’t give up though, and bumped into Cowell in the lobby to sing for him again. The other brother tried to prove that he had singing talent, but the judge only shouted “Shut up!”. And although the brothers did not manage to win, they certainly made history. They appeared, among others as guests on “The Xtra Factor”, which showed behind-the-scenes scenes of the British talent show. For some time they tried to capitalize on their popularity, but quickly disappeared from the scene. The recording of the performance is still very popular on YouTube. There are still comments from amused fans under the video.
When you’re giving a presentation in class but your partner has done all the work.
When your mom tells you to bring your brother in for questioning…
Source: Gazeta
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