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Louis brands Daniel 'Ricky Gervais'!

11 Oct 08

Daniel is going to learn The Office dance!

Daniel Evans was the first act to feel the judges' wrath when he performed on the first X Factor Live show.

The 38 year-old single dad sang I Wanna Know What Love Is and after putting all into his performance he humbly waited for the judges to deliver their thoughts.

While the audience in the hall were screaming for more, however, the judges were less than impressed.

Dannii and Cheryl did their best to shore up Danny's feelings, reminding him he is big hearted and one of the nicest folk in the competition - which he really is.

But Louis, in particular was mean in the extreme when he said, "Daniel you did pick a really good song, but it didn't really work - it was very cruise ship".

And he told Danny, "You remind me of Ricky Gervais singing karaoke"!

And weirdly, The girls in the house have been making the same Ricky Gervaise comparisons to the big man when they hang out in the house - they've even been teaching him Gervais catchphrases!

Daniel told us, "I don't mind being compared to Ricky Gervais. He's very talented - and rich!"

"What would upset me would be being compared to David Brent. That's just like saying you're a bit of a twit".

"But the girls keep saying they're going to teach me the dance from The Office, so we'll see how that goes...!"

See also

Video 08 Dec 08 Louis cheers on his boys

Video 12 Dec 08 How has it been for the judges?

Video 11 Oct 08 Live 1 Recap

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luckygirl0413/10/2008 21:50:47

Are you all deaf? He is in the competition only because Danni felt sorry for him, not because he is a good singer!! He will NOT win!!

annie-gem12/10/2008 23:51:26

Danny has an amazing voice i cant wait to hear more.....love ya Danny....Danny to win x

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nursejones12/10/2008 11:20:15

the nerves were out for many of the contestants last night.

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kirstycs12/10/2008 11:12:07

Daniel, You have an amazing voice and you deserve to stay in the competition.... Your wife would be and is immensely proud of you ... We all are.... Good Luck ... You get my vote xx

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clnorwell12/10/2008 10:26:22

i think he absolutly brilliant!!ive loved him since day one and hs only gettin better, i agree the begining of his song last night was not brill but not many were last night theyve gone from singing in front of a few to singing live in front of milliions with cheography lights and mic control, how would you cope, but i know hes only gonna get betta cos hes already knwon he can, keep up the work daniel i think your brill

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me_debbie11/10/2008 23:40:39

Hey I love watching X factor, it's something about Simon Cowell, but hey someone else is in the competition Daniel Evans he is sweet and has a very passionate voice I'm voting for him all the way, I'm here for you love ya Best Wishes Debbie x

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jojo196911/10/2008 22:51:29

Waste of time get out

the fords11/10/2008 22:21:30

Fantastic 1st show. How can you top that? I wait with baited breath. Congratulations to ALL involved. The Fords. XXX

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