X Factor hopeful Rhydian Roberts has spoken out against the judges and producers of the program who he, like Daniel, blames for the premature exit of contestants.
“They’re too rich to give a **** about contestants. I think Dannii does because it’s a big gig for her, and she wants it next year. But the others have got money pouring out of their sweat.”
Rhydian is particularly annoyed about the way he has been presented, with ‘Phantom of the Opera’ regularly playing in the background when he is speaking, intercut with freeze-frame shots to make him seem strange. He says he has been forced to dye his hair and given a ‘ridiculous’ wardrobe to reinforce the image the producers made for him earlier in the series.
Whatever the producers and judges are up to, it doesn’t seem to be working - judging by the comments here at X Factor blog Rhydian is one of the most popular contestants on the show!
Rhidian (or Rhydian?) You have dealt with dignity comments made about you, particularly on air. This will endear you to the viewers. Rise above it where you belong. Your voice, your looks, your personality and your ability as a performer will see you through - this is just the beginning whatever happens.
CAZ 01 11 07
Comment by CAZ — Thursday, 1 November, 2007 @ 07:50
You are very talented. It doesn’t matter how you are presented you know who you are and what your capable of doing.Everyone can see you have great talent, and the publicity can only make you more desired by the public.Your terrific!
Comment by Iona — Friday, 2 November, 2007 @ 16:40
Rhydian is pure entertainment…love him! Simon Cowell was sooo right saying that he is the one contestant he will look forward to seeing each week. Couldnt agree more….Rhydian has a great voice and fantastic stage presence and is a class act. Cant wait so see what he does on Saturday. Go for it …you are fabulous!!!
Comment by Carolyn — Friday, 2 November, 2007 @ 19:25
You have a wonderful voice. The show is a bit of a farce regarding the judges with their huge egos, but it does give you exposure.
One thing I absolutely hate is seeing people singing with their mouths almost stuck to the microphone, is this necessary, it is important to see a persons mouth when they are singing, in my opinion.
Keep up the good work.
Comment by margaret mckay — Friday, 2 November, 2007 @ 19:28
Phantom of the Opera was awesome. I hope he releases it as a record.
Comment by Bob — Friday, 2 November, 2007 @ 20:29
I write every week with a few song choices for the contestants. This week I did think Rhydian was a bit over the top, but I still liked it. He is way better and more interesting than any of the others. Anyway my song choice for Rhydian is “This town ain’t big enough for the both of us” by Sparks. It would just be GREAT!!!Very dramatic. Don’t worry how you are being portaryed Rhyd, it is definately working, people love you!! Alisha was good this week and Beverley was awesome, good song choice Louis. Puppy Dog Andy to go, too boring. Same Difference are just a joke. I can’t believe Simon picked them to be in his final 3! Love Niki, give her some Dusty Springfield or Cilla to sing.
Comment by Helen — Saturday, 3 November, 2007 @ 20:46
This performer is SUPERB!
I, sadly, must admit that at first I did have the impression that Rhydian was “queer”, “odd”, a “freak”, a “wierdo”. I have long swept that from my mind and I see him as a very individual person, who actually has a very nice personality.
–**** I personally think that NO QUESTION, THIS IS THE MAN TO WIN THE X FACTOR! ****–
Comment by Rory Brosnan — Saturday, 3 November, 2007 @ 23:39
Rhydian might be annoyed that they use Phantom of the Opera as cynical background music, but the producers have had that turned on them, because The Rhyd made that song his absolute own. Talent will always out, and this guy’s got it in bucketloads.
Comment by Lizzie — Sunday, 4 November, 2007 @ 11:13
Rhydian is just amazing, his fab amazing voice, his wicked smile and personality just makes him great. i would be very surprised if he didnt win, because he has everything needed to be the best.
I love his act every week he always give me chills with his voice.
Keep it up Rhydian ur amazing.
P.S Love the hair too.
Comment by Emma — Sunday, 4 November, 2007 @ 19:06
AT LAST SOMEONE WHO CAN SING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by debby — Thursday, 8 November, 2007 @ 13:42
It is a pleasure to listen and watch Rhydian. He is unique by his voice, very different from what we listen every day on radio. He has imposing bearing on stage. it is the only reason why I watch X-factor.
Comment by valerie — Saturday, 10 November, 2007 @ 20:47
Rhydian Remember one thing me old darlin sticks and stones may break your bones but names can never ever hurt you.
Every body out there knows it but are scared/shy to say it but I`m not, YOU are without any shadow of doubt, THE MUTTS NUTS Good Luck Rhydian
Comment by gordrene — Sunday, 11 November, 2007 @ 16:31
I feel ashamed that soon after a period of remembering our fallen service men and Sharon auctioning her poppy to raise funds for the services we had Rhydian pretending to be a member of the services and salutes the the wrong hand (not once but twice) what a disgrace.
Comment by John Tillotson — Saturday, 17 November, 2007 @ 20:05
ya give meh goosebump rydi!! lol not to kean on song!! gd voice! an all bt ugr!!! freky song
Comment by !xXx! @!m£3 !xXx! — Sunday, 25 November, 2007 @ 13:46
I don.t think sharon should come back next year. she reneiged for a second time to use her judgement and lost another good vocalist a chance to compete next saturday. Hope were terrible but sharon was afraid of over ruling simon. She is like a todler having tantrums. Rydian is by far the out and out winner. He has a classical voice to die for and he is also a born entertainer. How can these two combinations be beat/ I think he will be snapped up and make millions for himself and whoever signs him up
Comment by barbara mcnicholas — Thursday, 29 November, 2007 @ 02:12
Rhidian, you were fantastic, I want to hear more. when are you putting out your own CD? second place does not been second best, you deserved to be the winner but be assured you will go far with talent like yours. your singing makes my spine tingle and the hairs on my neck stand on end. love you lots
Comment by karen rayner — Sunday, 16 December, 2007 @ 12:40
Rhidian, you are fantastic and deserved to win, Leon was good but not THAT good. You are in a league on your own and will go far. With a talent like yours you will still be a star when all the rest have been forgotten.
Comment by beverly jackson — Sunday, 16 December, 2007 @ 12:44
The most amazing performance I have ever seen!Well done Rhydian!!!You are a STAR already!!!
Comment by marya — Sunday, 23 December, 2007 @ 14:20
oh ridian how i miss your singing on sat nights i was spellbound to the tv im not a fantastic music lover but when i hear and see someone so good i cant tear myself away and wishing im wathing a full length programme AN EVENING WITH RIDIAN perhaps hurry and get those records in the shops, and im a grannie
Comment by rita easen — Thursday, 3 January, 2008 @ 23:16