11/13/2007
Does Rhydian Have the X-Factor?
Rhydian Roberts has become the judge's favorite in the current season of Britain's The X Factor.
Now, if Mika thinks Boyzone is cheesy, he might have a look at this. (these shows are built for cheese, so imho the more dramatic exploding fog machines, the better)
Rhydian's song, "You Raise Me Up" has been covered by dozens of artists, the biggest being Westlife and Josh Groban. Rhydian, who is mentored by Dannii Minogue on the show, has another strength aside from his vocal prowess...
The Guardian writes: "Rhydian Roberts, the most entertaining contestant on the current X Factor, has no tearful back-story, no ashen-faced aunts recounting tragedies that have beset him during his 24 years. He utterly lacks humility, reckons he should be knighted, and there's no suggestion that elimination will see him return to thankless, low-paid work. None of this will hamper his chances, though, for Rhydian has a claim to fame from a decade ago that ensures he'll get the votes of weight trainers across the land. Roberts, it turns out, was the junior Welsh bench press champion, and fifth best in the UK."
Two more clips on Rhydian and X-factor after the jump...
Not necessarily SFW...
Posted 11:15 AM EST by Andy Towle in Music, New Mexico, News, Rhydian Roberts, Sharon Osbourne, Simon Cowell | Permalink
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Rhydian? Rhydian?! Who the fuck names their kid Rhydian?
Posted by: peterparker | Nov 13, 2007 12:07:55 PM
someone with a welsh background i guess
Posted by: CLIFF | Nov 13, 2007 12:13:40 PM
He does have the voice...but check out the BOD! Now That is an X-Factor!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE8hm86UX0U
Posted by: MCnNYC | Nov 13, 2007 12:41:12 PM
Fuck...that is a nice bod!! The video is NSFW, however, because we get to see his butt.
Posted by: peterparker | Nov 13, 2007 12:47:31 PM
I've added the aforementioned clips to the end of the post. Yes, there is a bit of brief nudity in one of them, so be warned.
Posted by: andy | Nov 13, 2007 2:06:35 PM
Rhydian gave a great performance of You Raise Me Up. But the performance you've really got to see is Let's Get This Party Started. Legendary. The Guardian is a bit unfair. At the beginning, the perception of Rhydian was that he was lacking in humility (a perception not helped by Sharon Osbourne's extremely hostile reaction to him), but he's actually been quite sweet and humble the more we've seen of him. I've no doubt he'll win the contest.
Posted by: Dave Rattigan | Nov 13, 2007 3:42:57 PM
One other highlight from last week's edition of "The X Factor" was cute presenter Dermot O'Leary interviewing David Walliams (from Little Britain) whilst sat on his lap and giving him a quick peck on the cheek.
Posted by: Leo | Nov 13, 2007 4:52:37 PM
Andy, Josh Groban didn't cover "You Raise Me Up." He is the original singer.
Posted by: Joe | Nov 13, 2007 5:58:32 PM
My bad. Josh Groban isn't the original singer. I guess his was the most ubiquitous version, leading me to believe otherwise. Oops, carry on...
Posted by: Joe | Nov 13, 2007 6:01:35 PM