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We may have misjudged Rhydian!

He is our favorite on this season of the X Factor, but we thought he was a one-trick pony. A deliciously camp and over-the-top entertainer.

Well, he is that….and much more.

Click here to watch Rhydian do a beautiful version of the Josh Groban classic You Raise Me Up.

Just exquisite!

Go Rhy!

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    1. Lisa D says – reply to this


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      Not first and proud of it. He's pretty good, but still a little camp.

    2. lynda says – reply to this


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      first

    3. Telly says – reply to this


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      Man this website FELL THE FUCK OFF Man this website FELL THE FUCK OFF Man this website FELL THE FUCK OFF Man this website FELL THE FUCK OFF Man this website FELL THE FUCK OFF Man this website FELL THE FUCK OFF Man this website FELL THE FUCK OFF Man this website FELL THE FUCK OFF

    4. natalie says – reply to this


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      lovve it!

    5. Sianna says – reply to this


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      Oww, Perez and team, thank you very much for receiving and linking my email.
      Rhydian is a superstar in the making !
      bless you !

    6. eamonnnnnn =] says – reply to this


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      haha x-factor is ledgeeeee =D

    7. Amsterdam says – reply to this


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      Perez, Paris Hilton is a racist and gay-hater, she used the n-word and the f-word in a private video, why don't you say anything about that to your readers? She must pay you big time, huh? Sad :-(

    8. Nelly says – reply to this


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      FIRST!!!!!

    9. ArrogentFuckingBitch says – reply to this


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      He's ace i adore him!
      Scottish kisses!

    10. Amsterdam says – reply to this


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      Perez, Paris Hilton is a racist and gay-hater, she used the n-word and the f-word in a private video, why don't you say anything about that to your readers? She must pay you big time, huh? Sad :-( :-( :-(

    11. re says – reply to this


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      soo good

    12. Amsterda-gay says – reply to this


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      Perez, Paris Hilton is a racist and gay-hater, she used the n-word and the f-word in a private video, why don't you say anything about that to your readers? She must pay you big time, huh? Sad :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-(

    13. SimplexMinded says – reply to this


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      I've wanted him to win since he said 'I'm like marmite syndrome, you either love me or you hate me' Rhydian to win!

      x

    14. Angel says – reply to this


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      Twelfth?

    15. d says – reply to this


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      15th OMG IM 15th i bet lawls.

    16. whatever says – reply to this


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      I liked it.

      Powerful with just a hint of cheesy.

      Americans should like.

    17. Amsterdam-gay says – reply to this


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      :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( Perez, Paris Hilton is a racist and gay-hater, she used the n-word and the f-word in a private video, why don't you say anything about that to your readers? She must pay you big time, huh? Sad :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-(

    18. Anon says – reply to this


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      Eh? seriously? Nahhh..Josh is far superior. I guess this guy is all right but his voice is weird..doesn't really fit the song.

    19. josh_groban_junkie says – reply to this


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      I'm sure this guy is great,but NO ONE will EVER touch the greatness and talent that is Josh Groban!FYI: YRMU actually originated in Ireland via the Celtic group Secret Garden. Mega music mogul and producer David Foster heard it and thought Josh Groban would be perfect for it,so he had Josh record it and thus,introduced it to US audiences.

    20. Some Chick says – reply to this


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      I thought he was a bit of a poser - his arrogance put me off - until last night. What a great performance! Not sure how successful a chart act he would be though…

    21. julz says – reply to this


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      he is awesome. He should like put back his old fashion back….so he can be more original. Who cares what Sharon thinks. Be yourself dude. Everyone else go watch music videos 24/7 on defSpot.com

    22. PerezIsGettingLater says – reply to this


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      Perez you're getting lazy, where's the Dr. Donda West info? Stop eating and write .

    23. Sianna says – reply to this


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      Perez, you are the best blogger ever!Forget the likes/dislikes, Perez is where the pulse is !Where can we find toghether all nationalities, all celebs, good or bad, sad or happy??
      The staying power is in who is first to get the scoops and relay them to the readers - Perez has done just that!
      Abuse as much as you like, I still see you reading and posting here !
      On the Rhydian Roberts subject - again, thx for listening to me and I hope we will celebrate toghether when this young lad gets his first album out !
      Bless you all and have a lovely day!

    24. AbSYNTHe says – reply to this


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      ….wow….
      he gave me chills. Not bad!

    25. MissMottin says – reply to this


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      I FUCKING LOVERRR HIM !!!!!!
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      THE BRITS DEFF HAVE ONE UP ON US WHEN IT COMES TO CAMP!!!
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      BLESS THEM!!!
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      IT'S SO —- RELIGIOUS
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      HOW THEY HANDLE 'THEY' BID-NESS !!!!
      -

    26. Leona Lewis rocks says – reply to this


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      He is very good and a nice guy. But noone is ever going to live up to Leona, her albums out tomorrow YAY!!

    27. Barrinton Smythe the third says – reply to this


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      Wow…. Standing ovation from all 4 judges…. We don't see that on American Idol. made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up , I got serious goosebumps.

    28. Alisonb says – reply to this


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      Rhydian is phenomenal and the X factor needs Rhyd far more than he need the show. This is a sensational performance. Better than Groban's in my opinion.

    29. Tania says – reply to this


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      Glad you've seen the light. Rhyd is an amazing performer. Tremendous stage presence and what a range - musicals, opera and rock ballads. Disco next cant wait

    30. Sally says – reply to this


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      Straight to broadway.

    31. patsiwatsi says – reply to this


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      absolutly fab! a great allrounder. all the best of luck . xx

    32. Heather is a TRAMP says – reply to this


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      Wonderful … I miss England.

    33. Moxy says – reply to this


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      He has the potential to become a superstar.
      Amazing baritone.
      What music style will suit him?Pop-opera?Rock-opera?Operatic ballads?

    34. Shelly says – reply to this


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      Thank U for Posting this one. Awesome!

    35. Kelm says – reply to this


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      He sucks! I HATE him.

    36. Vighorois says – reply to this


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      Not very inspiring. A safe song choice. He's stll firmly planted in his safe zone - a one-man Il Divo singing operatic songs. Of course, he hit most of the notes, but an average opera singer or a nice pop singer will do that and more. Secret Garden, Josh Groban, even Brian Kennedy, each of them has put more personal touch and character than Rhydian's opera-singer-in-karaoke-bar performance.

    37. Elisabeth says – reply to this


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      Re: josh_groban_junkie – Secret Garden is not a Celtic Group, it is founded by Rolv Loevland a Norwegian musician who wrote You raise me up (he is the front man of the group, although various musicians play along with him). Groban just did one in a number of covers of this song. Get your facts straight!

    38. L.H.Hams says – reply to this


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      thanks perez for saying its a josh groban classic unlike the uk when they said it was a westlife song,

    39. Snow says – reply to this


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      Thanks Perez! I am on a Rhydian watch from now on. He is an incredible talent and I am ready to buy this single right now!

    40. Snow says – reply to this


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      Thanks Perez! I am on a Rhydian watch from now on. He is an incredible talent and I am ready to buy this single right now!

    41. Critiqua says – reply to this


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      He is a fab entertainer, but the machine gun vibrato MUST be brought under control. MUST!!!!

    42. Rhydian Roberts is the best says – reply to this


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      Re: Vighorois –
      Vighorois-Are you totally stupid???Beyond belief!
      So, you, a nobody to us, say that Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, Danii Minogue, Celine Dion,Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kelly Rowland, Boyz II Men, all Rhydian's teachers at University (he is studying music and won many contests), millions of people that vote and keep fansites - they all are deaf and stupid???
      FYI: the judges NEVER say what they said to him, they never give standing ovations to contestants, they are all agreeing that Rhydian Roberts is a new star with a brilliant career ahead !
      I am sorry, but you are a NOBODY and will stay so…unlike our new star - Rhydian Roberts.
      I heard many stupid things but none stupider than your derailed rant, Vighorois.

    43. rich git says – reply to this


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      Re: L.H.Hams – It was a classic in Ireland & the UK long before this Groban guy ever heard of it you tit.

    44. Sally says – reply to this


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    45. benyamen says – reply to this


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      To all the rhydian fans out there, go to www.phantomrhydian.tk for all his performances, pictures and more. join our forum or leave a message, thanks

    46. benyamen says – reply to this


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      www.phantomrhydian.tk

    47. cuckooshoe says – reply to this


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      rhydian sang a boring dirge. he is better as a john inman impersonator.
      leon jackson, on the other hand, with his velvety smooth chocolate voice
      was given a poison chalice with the difficult to sing 'dancing in the moonlight'.
      that he did a great version without the razzamatazz heaped on rhydian is a great credit to his this engaging personality.

    48. Dick says – reply to this


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      He's better with the flash and glam, but I would still fuck his brains out.

    49. Des says – reply to this


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      Wow! That was a really amazing performance!

      Go Rhydian!

    50. FairyOciouS says – reply to this


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      I actually got goosebumps, and welled up. W-O-W…an amazing performance.

    51. Simon Cowell (vote for Rhydian) says – reply to this


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      Re: cuckooshoe –
      Oh, will you look who's talking?Dirge is that pale wepping sod.Leon a.k.asob-story1,2,3,4 who?That Pete Doherty lookalike that dances like a puppet on strings and is flat as pancakes ???He will be good for karaoke,maybe.God , how the judges have let that warbler wannabee on us!He is nowhere near Rhydian!
      All that scott muppet got is rabbit teeth, a quite washed face and loads of blind stupid chavs voting!Wrong choice, mate, put your glasses on and your hearing aid.
      Rhydian is sublime.He absolutely nails it, wek after week, doesn't retort to gimmicky (really awfull) sob stories and embarassing pleas.
      Rhydian just sings like you never heard before and performs better than many trained artist in the West End!
      He is a heck of a presence, doesn't smoke, nor drinks, has been the champion bench-presser of Wales (so has a body to die for!0, trains every day, won allready contests and praise…he really is an astounding new artist , a superstar in the making!
      The rest of the contestants should pack their bags and go home -hooome I say !
      I would have more respect for them if they accepted the obvious and didn't hang in there like some famewh0res.
      Rhydian should be given the crown, even if we are on week 4, there is nothing the others could do to make me believe in them.They are a petty bunch.
      Rhydian is the best one, a decent and extraordinarilly modest person.

    52. Gypsy says – reply to this


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      That was excellent. However, I prefer Josh Groban's voice for that song.

      What kind of name is Rydian?

    53. THEMOMMA says – reply to this


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      THANK YOU PEREZ FOR HOOKING US UP WITH THE X-FACTOR NEWS !!!!!!! THIS GUY RHYDIAN IS TRULY AMAZING , BELLA VOCE !!!!!!!!

    54. Mimi says – reply to this


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      Stunning…goosebumps. He is made for Broadway!

    55. Leela says – reply to this


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      Rhydian is from Wales (The brecon Beacons area, in Powys), he is a clasically trained singer who, at the age of 24, has won numerous prizes and contests but has decided to try and bring his style of music in the mainstream.
      He is a crossbreed or a NEW breed pop-opera, rock-opera, jazz, soul,operatic ballad, swing …he can merge into the streams, he seems to be able to sing opera 1 week, rock another, swing and big band numbers and, now, power ballads.
      All the renditions are unique, he stamped his mark on each of the song I heard.

    56. Faeriefire says – reply to this


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      Aww, isn't he brilliant!
      Goosebumps.
      "Rhyd" (sp?) means, in Welsh .. FREEDOM.
      Isn't that awesome?

    57. ThaRealJimShady says – reply to this


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      Josh Groban classic?!? Perez, you are totally out of touch! Groban's glaring plagiarism of Selah's goose-bump raising REAL classic version was merely a 2-dimensional cardboard cut-out.

    58. IHateBritney says – reply to this


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      Blah Blah Blah Blah BLAH!!!
      .
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      It would have been a MUCH better performance had someone run on stage at the end and punched him square in the balls……….Twice.
      .
      THAT I would have enjoyed.

    59. Joy in Virginia says – reply to this


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      Perez, Thank You! for posting these videos. Rhydian is just spectacular. His vocals are amazing, and I would buy his CD. The way he can command a stage reminds me a bit of Freddy Mercury of Queen, and yes the sparkly outfit did remind me of Liberace. Remember, Liberace in his day was one of the most popular and highest paid performers in Vegas. Rhydian has enormous potential, he is the real deal in talent.

    60. Andi says – reply to this


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      Kind of quirky but still, an AMAZING voice!

    61. gem says – reply to this


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      hey fat fucktard… this isn't josh grobans song…he just is he one that made it popular….it's been around probably before he was even alive dipshit

    62. moo says – reply to this


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      I thought that was prett crappy..nothing compared to any of the Idols..

    63. Tina Arena says – reply to this


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      This was better than all the XF and AI put toghether!
      He was rATED AS 1ST FAVE TO go, 4 WEEKS AGO.
      now, HE IS CONSIDERED a definite favourite to win.
      BETTING ODDS ARE OFFERED WITHOUT HIM, EVERYONE IS SO CONVINCED, AFTER 4 PEFORMANCES, THAT RHYD HAS GOT IT IN POCKET

      How many (never, they wish!) got standing ovations from ALL the judges, with guest stars, celebs and crowds- before and after- WAITING ON QUEUE to see Rhydian?????

    64. Amy says – reply to this


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      Re: Gypsy – Rhydian is about as popular a name in Wales as Britney is in America. It's a lovely name that my cousin also has. My cousin on the other hand is living in a council house, and is far less talented.

    65. Phi says – reply to this


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      Absolutely dreadful!

    66. Phi says – reply to this


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      I want to kill all of the people saying "Wow! I got goosebumps! Amazing!"

      I f /ucking hate you!

    67. Josh G. says – reply to this


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      Brilliant !
      Probably much better than me !
      Rhydian to win!

    68. Jasmine says – reply to this


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      That gave me goosebumps!! The guy is one hot mama too.. :P

    69. Katharine says – reply to this


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      He's disgracefully arrogant. Pick a real star to win - Beverley.

    70. LadyDiana says – reply to this


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      Rhydian is the best singer ever.
      We are on week 4 with X Factor and the bets are 100% that he wins!
      His latest performance, You Raise me Up, had 50,000 views in 24 hours!
      Go Rhydian !!! You will be a megastar!!!

    71. CHLOE says – reply to this


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      I LOVE THE RIDDLER !!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    72. louise says – reply to this


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      who went?????????????????????? this week, please tell me thanks

    73. angel of the morning says – reply to this


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      He looks like Tom DeLonge from Blink 182. Take away the blonde hair and put some brown on…a few piercings…he looks just like Tom.

      I look forward to seeing more from this artist!~

    74. Anon says – reply to this


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      Re: Gypsy – It's welsh

    75. babygurl says – reply to this


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      rhydians a nutter but rocks but i cant her that song without thinking of icky westlife!

    76. Awesomesauce says – reply to this


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      Great Josh cover; but I must still be true to the Groban.
      Grobanites forever!

    77. cuckooshoe says – reply to this


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      Re: Simon Cowell (vote for Rhydian) –
      simon.. sign leon. you know you want too..

    78. PhoebSab says – reply to this


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      I love Marmite.

    79. c says – reply to this


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      how could u post this arrogant arsehole!!! he needs voted OFF

    80. Sheba says – reply to this


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      He's bloody brilliant. Wonderful voice and unique look. Tremendous stage presence and doesnt take himself too seriously.

    81. sarah says – reply to this


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      Love this guy!
      Amazing voice, handsome guy and very emotional performance!
      Class act, for me his version of YRMU is better than Groban's!
      Thanks Perez for bringing this amazing artist to us!

    82. furry monkey says – reply to this


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      Eighty Third