2011 Live Show 4: Sophie Habibis Halloween song choice labelled ‘Dull As Dish Water’

Sophie Habibis said last week that she wanted to totally get into the Halloween spirit for tonight’s show and ‘freak out’ viewers with her very ‘spooky’ performance.

We certainly liked the staging and thought she sang fairly well performing a ‘Bang Bang’ a song that Gary Barlow described as ‘Dull as Dish Water’.

The 19 year old singer gave a stripped back performance of the song and looked stunning on stage. But we can’t help but feel that the song did not suit the staging or her appearance.

Judges Comments:

Louis Walsh:   You’re a great singer and a really nice girl. I’m not sure about the song choice, for me there is something missing but I don’t know what it is. It’s like you’re a secretary who sings at the weekends or something.

Tulisa Contostavlos:   Sophie I could tell you were a bit nervous tonight because the song is not what you’re used to but you’ve got no reason to be nervous. You nailed it. I was worried when I saw you in rehearsals but I felt that you started to find your own tone vocally. There was a bit of Kate Nash in there too, I really liked it.

Gary Barlow: You’re actually one of the best singers left in this competition. But this is the fourth week running that you’ve chosen to sing a really dreary ballad. I’ve got a big problem with you, I love your voice but your song choices are as dull as dishwater.