I really think that the X Factor duets were pretty pointless. The contestants were criticized for letting established stars upstage them. What were they supposed to do, disrespect the star they were paired with?
I just don’t understand them criticizing Melanie for not singing in her key with R Kelley – it was his song and his key. She did a fantastic job with it anyway.
I also thought the full-circle performance of “Listen” was fantastic. It really showed how far she has come since the audition in Miami.
Melanie needs to win… period. Otherwise the show is a farce.