‘The X Factor’ USA preview: Could Fifth Harmony surge lead to Emblem3 surprise?
In the introductory package to Wednesday night’s new episode of “The X Factor” USA, we saw Britney Spears suggest that there was really only room for one group to make it into the finale; but is it really going to be the group that everyone expected?
Since the live shows ended Wednesday, we admit that we’ve listened to “Anything Can Happen” by Fifth Harmony at least two or three extra times, and it is by far at the moment our favorite performance of the entire season (at least of the live shows, since Lyric 145’s “Party in the USA” from the judges’ houses round has to be considered in here, as well). It was fun, it was playful, and it showed that there is so much more potential here than almost any of us initially thought.
We’ll be honest and say that at one point during the competition, we were fairly willing to write off this group courtesy of our belief that what they were doing really was not that innovative or interesting. However, they have to be taken at least a little bit more seriously now and not just the destined fourth-place finishers. Sadly for Simon Cowell, if they are likely to pass anyone, ie will be Emblem3. Some viewers were a little miffed about the group being compared to the Beatles, and the fan bases for Tate Stevens and Carly Rose Sonenclar (who both sort of went sideways rather than raising their game) are just so large that a couple of performances may not doom them.
We’re actually going to go out on a limb here and predict that tonight, Fifth Harmony survives, and it is actually Emblem3 who is sent home from the competition.
Who do you think is likely to leave? Be sure to share your thoughts below, and you can read our full “X Factor” USA interview over at the link here.
Photo: Fox
Emma
December 13, 2012 @ 3:47 pm
To the owner of this blog… Don’t you think that Emblem3 would’ve been better off with LA Reid as a mentor? Look at what he did with Chris Rene and Astro last year? It was so exciting. He knows how to mentor true originals, though I don’t agree with how he sent home David Correy. I think Simon Cowell is an opportunist. He cares nothing for artistic integrity, he’s too focused on the commercial aspects. Emblem3 has admitted that they are not the best vocalists, but they are strong musicians, so, where are their instruments and original songs? Simon is doing those kids no good.
Carter
December 13, 2012 @ 4:15 pm
Best way to sum up original song issue is this: producers pay to license the songs in their catalog, so they want to feel like they’re getting their money’s worth. That’s why original songs often don’t fly, and singers are steered away from tracks that have not been covered before on TV. It’s a licensing issue; but yes, do agree that L.A. would have given them more flexibility like he did with Chris.
Rex
December 13, 2012 @ 11:18 am
I would love to see the worst singers in the competition, Emblem 3 go home.
Music Lover
December 13, 2012 @ 10:04 am
It was busy for a long time last night while I was calling for 5H. E3 going home instead of them would make my week.