‘The X Factor’ USA: Demi Lovato, Jillian Jensen, CeCe Frey react to decision
We know that there were a number of controversial selections made on “The X Factor” in order to determine the top 16, but we are not entirely sure there was any one that was as polarizing for most of the fan base as the one that sent Jillian Jensen home, and CeCe Frey straight through to the live shows thanks to a choice from judge Demi Lovato.
Before we share any reactions, we do feel inclined to say this: this was not necessarily an “either / or” situation, and it’s unfair to say that Jillian was cut because CeCe made it through. Both are talented in their own right, and there is a major part of us that, when it comes to mere talent alone, actually thinks that CeCe may be the strongest pop singer in the whole competition. However, we also felt the same way about Kitty Brucknell last year on the British version of the show, and felt that much of her problem really was something rather similar in that she could just not appeal herself to voters.
So how are three parties involved here feeling now? While Demi had a nice message for CeCe, she specifically took the time to write something to Jillian about her exit:
“It was really hard to let someone so special go home. Stay Strong @ItsJillJensen, you are beautiful.”
Jillian honestly tweets so frequently that it’s hard to put just one message here, but one thing we really did like that she did was encourage her fans not to hate on anyone else just because they advanced to the live shows and she didn’t. After all, there’s really no reason for anyone to be saying some of the things that they are online about CeCe, who has really done nothing bad per se outside of just being at times off-putting with her personality. Hopefully, messages like this one can help to turn things around for her:
“Haha I bawled all over again watching that for the first time…. What an incredible experience I’m so freakin blessed.”
SKBN113
November 8, 2012 @ 1:29 am
I was SO HURT for her when they sent Jill home and put through Cece.
Never could I imagine me saying to my tv set, “I HATE YOU, CECE” but I did.
It’s not about Cece….I could care less about her.
But to NOT put Jillian through………………..you have GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.
HUGE mistake….she would have been Top Ten.
Cece is going home this week.
You watch.
(I’ll be back to tell you I told you so!)
Pro Studio Musician
October 26, 2012 @ 4:33 pm
Congrats to Ce Ce and the others. Demi got it right from the start. I can’t see why everybody says that Ce Ce has too much attitude. Isn’t show business about attitude and being confident on stage. That is what people pay for. But deep down inside, Ce Ce is more sensitive than the whole group put together and is the reason why she hides it behind the face prints and whatever. I wouldn’t be surprise that she winds X-factor.
Anonymous
October 26, 2012 @ 4:30 pm
Ce Ce is the most talented and has the whole package. I am sure Demi saw that and the only thing that needs fixing is not her vocals nor her performance because this girl can sing and perform. Why everybody got pi$$ed at Ce Ce is beyond me. She is there to compete and I think that Jones and Paige should have went home and leave the place to Jilloian. But, from my experience, Jillian would ahve been eliminated in the live show.
Maryann
October 25, 2012 @ 9:28 am
Let’s hope the Xfactor producers know what they are doing and that they can FIX what they’ve done to her reputation. (Shame on them!) I know CeCe personally and they haven’t portrayed her fairly at all. Very contrived! It’s ok – she looks stunning no matter what her hair color is! And to top it off she can sign her butt off! Which, by the way, this is a singing competition, right?
CeCe – do your thing! You ARE a rock star! Do this damn thing!
Rhonda
October 24, 2012 @ 11:18 pm
Let the viewers be heard…bring back Jillian.
JUDI PAYNE
October 24, 2012 @ 8:56 pm
sorry folks….dumbest move ever by demi..jillian was the most talented vocalist she had…ive heard thousands of cece freys, nothing unique or record selling about her and she should have gone home. theres no one really left on demis team that i would vote for except maybe willie jones.
Tanya
October 24, 2012 @ 2:59 pm
I was truly blown. Jillian could have easily been a contender to win the entire thing. I’m so gone over this. I don’t have a problem with CeCe, though. I think she’s a firecracker, and I ain’t mad at cha, CeCe. Don’t apologize for wanting it or for going after it with all you have! To me, it wasn’t an either/or situation. For instance, I adore Paige and Will Jones, but I would have sent both home before Jillian.