X Factor contestant Astro is making headlines this morning after a temper tantrum her threw when he found out he was in the bottom two on the show last night.
You can see the comments from over 500 fans here and here but now it’s his comments on his Twitter account that have fans still up in arms.
After nearly refusing to perform for the judges before they decided who was going home last night, the 15-year-old rapper stood with his arms crossed and rolled his eyes the entire time they gave their feedback.
Astro was scolded by the judges (see video below), particularly Simon but his Twitter comments make it seem like he thinks he’s a shoe-in to win the competition.
Here are a few of Astro’s messages from last night:
“Atsshields51 I’m sorry you feel that way but I will never be silent when I believe I have been done an injustice. Heart on my sleeve!”
“I feel yall on that but I wasn’t talking about viewers when I said I don’t wanna perform. If you only knew what I know you’d say otherwise.”
We’re not exactly sure what Astro’s referring to but that comment wasn’t the only thing he said that indicated there was some behind-the-scenes drama on the X Factor:
“Politics!! Don’t be fooled by what you don’t know! Thank you AstroNauts for holding me down!!” was another message on his Twitter, followed by “It’s funny how people are quick to judge not knowing whats going on behind the scenes. Maybe I should have given my Disney smile instead.”
Wow! Some big words from Astro. Should be interesting to see what he has to say for himself when he hits the stage next week.
Do you think Astro should have been sent home last night?
If Stacey had sung “simply the best” by Tina Turner she would have rocked the house. I would pay big money to see those two on stage together.
Exactly my thought. A Tina Turner song would hav e fit her voice to a T, and given the judges a reason to keep her. Instead she sings “Amazing Grace” with the same lack of pitch shown in her last two performances. She just plain did not give the judges a reason to keep her.
That stupid idiot kid should have been off the A Factor for good, He thinks he is really hot stuff. He has not one thought of thinking of anyone but himself and damned arrogant in his attitude toward others. He really thinks he is HOT SHIT probably of what others are telling him.
For his performance, I could nor understand any word he said. Not everybody likes that RAP CRAP.
What happened to great songs with lyrics we all can understand?
I think the judges were influenced greatly by the black promoter.
Stacy should have won by a tremendous landslide.
IT WAS RIGGED. No doubt in my and millions more think so too.
Send ASTRO back to the GETTO where people can understand what he is saying.
The X-FACTOR really screwed up this time and lost millions of viewers.
Simon, You let millions of your fans very disappointed in you. You were chicken.
Gene your comments have really displayed you as the true idiot. Not justifying the attitude of this young child but the negative comments being made reap predjudice and hatred, just what this country needs more of. The REALITY of it all is that this is REALITY TV and with reality tv there is a need for drama to boost ratings. Unfortunately negative drama boost higher ratings and sadly children are being exposed and they will act as children act. All the young children had teary eyes and if put in the same position could have displayed similar reactions. It is truly sad that we are making negative comments to and about children. Gene let me ask you…what are your thoughts on Jerry Sandusky and the allegations that children were molestered because they were underpriviledged and had low self esteem? I guess you are okay with that because they were not from the ghettto and they were not rapping…you are great!!!!!!! For many black youths this is a way out of the ghetto and with some positive discipline change can come!!!!!!! Try it!!!!
It is unfortunite that this show lost its integrity. Attitude is…. very important , Gratitude is also part of the process. That ‘s why it is difficult to succeed in the music business.There are many children performers who learn quickly the ropes and understand how to keep your followers following you. Talent is only 50 percent of what makes one successful . Remember Every one had a “MENTOR “. and mentoring is sometimes about keeping your talent humble. What are we looking at for our youth in general ! Too be a brat and you are rewarded .? I hope not . There are others on the show coming from challengeing circumstances I I believe this young man should have been voted off !! It will take alot to bring me back in to trust the goals of these judges especially Simon ,which actually shocked me when he of all people voted for the young man Astro.I am truely dissapointed
it’s unfair to bring in the sandusky affair into the picture. This is a competition where the constestants consciously entered by their own free will and as such should be prepared to accept criticisms or praise. You shouldn’t condone Astro for what he did show (disrespect) as much as we shouldn’t condone people who make racist comments.
NO NEED TO REPLY… I just had to reply…It could not have been said any better….I completely agree! The only “stupid idiot” here is Gene Clinton…Did I forget IGNORANT!!!!
Gene Clinton! You are one RACIST, HEARTLESS Mother Fcuker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are soooooo disrespectful for saying “rap crap, black promoter, and ghetto!” I’m sure you are making every “African Americans” very angry with your comments! Your ass should be sent to fcukin HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And by the way, ASTRO is only a kid and every kids have attitude problems! Yeah, he may be rude & arrogant during the bottom 2 decisions, only because he was hurt & sad. I felt his pain when he started to cry, you can tell he really wants the opportunity really bad!!!!!! He’s got talent!!!!! That’s all that matters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ASTRO ALL THE WAY!!!!!…………
Wow! I never knew those from the trailer park couldn’t understand rap.
Astro has to go!! How can the Judges look the public in the eye reguarding such attitude. Sure he’s young but entainers set the example. Now how many others will act like this. Simon I enjoyed your show but I might just quit watching after you condoned that behavior.
I totally agree with this comment…I don’t beleive Astro should stay on the show!
That punk needs to be sent back to the ghetto where he belongs! Ghetto attitude all the way with him and it ‘s not very endearing. He needs to go through puberty before throwing his weight around like that, as if he is some kind of man. Little punk should have been sent home! I wish Simon would had just done it and done us a favor. VOTE HIM OFF!
i agree with you K.W. this boy has an attitude Simon was right, he should let Stacy stay!!
Don’t worry Ashol I mean astro will vanish like a furst in the air! I predict he will be our next week!
Your comment is sooooo racist! You really need help. He is saying the show is rigged, duhh! Read in between the line.
WOW – You’re an idiot – RACE CARD ALERT!
HOW CAN THE XFACTOR JUDGES ALLOW TO BE DISRESPECTED BY ASTRO AND STILL LEAVE HIM ON THE SHOW. IT IS CLEAR THAT HE CAN NOT HANDLE THE BUSINESS. SIMON THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR OF THE XFACTOR AND YOU ALLOWED THIS…… WHAT IS THIS TELLING THE YOUNG PEOPLE, WHAT IS THIS TELLING ANYBODY THAT WANTS TO BE IN SHOW BUSINESS.. HE SHOULD HAVE NEVER BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE ON, THIS MAKES ME NOT WANT TO WATCH THE SHOW, IT MAKES ME THINK THAT THE SHOW IS SET UP FOR ASTRO TO WIN. I HOPE NOT…. THE SHOW WAS IN A BAD STATE LAST NIGHT, AMERICA DON’T VOTE FOR THIS SPOIL CHILD, PUT HIM OUT OF THE XFACTOR NOW.
Astro WAS totally inappropriate last night. They should have kept Stacy for that reason alone.
Stacy’s worse. Trust me. She just says her crap off of the show in the press. She’s lied about everything and has blamed everyone else for her bad performances to boot. She’s more disrespectful than he is, but it’s worse because it’s underhanded. You should have seen what she said about Paula.
You are right. For an adult she sure was pouting.
Is not being spoiled a part of the rules you read when you applied to be a contestant??? Just checking. What you all need to understand is that these are CHILDREN mixing with ADULTS. The intentions may have been good but the results and ultimately the consequences are not. When children make mistakes, as adults we do just what the judges did and make them aware of their actions and the consequences that can result if change does not take place. We should not call children names, make racist comments to them, reger to the homes they live in not by choice(trust me no black kids choose to grow up in the ghetto no more than white kids like to be called trailer trash and grow up in trailer parks). Art comes in many different forms. You may not like rap just as others may consider what you listen to as “CRAP”. This is really sad!!!! I can not believe that with all the missing children, molestered children, homeless children that you all really have the audacity to take any dream from any child who may have a chance in a world that targets them daily. This is a form of bullying. Your comments have no positivity and could have suicidal consequences but you apparently do not care because you have never made a poor decision or negative action.
Note: LA Reid’s kid made #1 on MTV most expensive “Sweet 16″ parties EVER (over a half million dollars on his disrespectful son’s party!) So what do you expect? He should be no one’s “mentor!” What a joke. He’s looking for quick $$$ and that’s all!
ASTRO GROW UP. YOU WILL NEVER MAKE IT IN THIS WORLD WITH THAT ATTITUDE. AMERICA DOESN’T NEED YOU. SIMON GET HIM OFF THE XFACTOR HE WILL TEAR YOUR SHOW UP. STACEY NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT BACK AND ASTRO OFF THE SHOW………………
America doesn’t need you? Are you kidding me? Then how one of the most successful in US started off with dissing other ppl including his mother. I’m talking about Eminem and you’re an idiot.
Astro showed how a 14 year old reacts to disappointment. This proves that these kids are too young for this type of competition. Rachel was also upset and bawling out loud. They are immature and too young. To keep Astro in now sends a message that it’s ok to throw a temper tantrum. You will be rewarded with votes. Change the ages and let these kids grow up and mature a little more before throwing them in this type of competition. All he knew is that he was so great and may even win which is what the judges kept telling him. How would your 14 year old handle what they fell is rejection?
Even at age 40 he would react the same. it’s in his nature to be rude, arrogant and disrespectful. I can tell he’s worse than that when he ages! I don’t believe he will change as he mature. So people who use his age as an excuse for his misbahaving should shut up.
And you’re showing your true nature by aggressively tearing down somebody you don’t even know personally, although you act like you do. Take your own advice and grow up!
Hahaha you get the point. Yes we have to tear him down as a performer. He will be a bad influence if we let him go. Well anyway looks like it belongs to his nature to self destruct. Let’s jsut watch how this young fool will take his rediculousness to the next level. Well I will enjoy watching him for the last time. I am sure his ugly face will never reappear again hahahaha
You are acting so childish. Grow up and stop sounding so prejudice.
How exactly do you know what’s in his nature? If you don’t know him, you should save your “nature” theory to yourself because that’s quite an assumption! He’s a kid who was hurt. You can’t deny his talent and Stacy Was TERRIBLE and deserved to go:)
Dear Simon,
I sure hope you read this. We have been fans of both of your programs, but an injustice was done last night. Astro should have been thrown of the show for the disrespect he showed the judges and the public. Bring back Stacy. Astro may be talented , but he needs to mature and not be allowed back on the show until then. You are the one that can do this. I rate you a 0 for your decision. Where was your gut feeling then?
Hes 14 and a little boy. This is why kids should not be on this show.
astro should been thrown away! rude! disrespectful!
his attitude was wrong and disrepectful
I think people are being a little hard on Astro. He works extremely hard and always puts on one heck of a performance. The judges kept him because he is way more talented than Stacy and he shows a lot of promise. His reaction was very typical of a teenager – people should not expect him to react in the way that an adult would. He will learn as he goes – give him a chance to redeem himself. I am not even a fan of rap music, but his lyrics are so meaningful and his performances are so energizing that he keeps my eyes glued to the screen. If I would have been in a hotel listening to Stacy screech that song, I would have done more than turn my back – I would have walked out wincing in pain!
I disagree with the whole maturity and time to grow up. In the nature of the type of buisness he wants to be in you have to be able to take the good with the bad. He definately could not handle the critism. Remember it was americans who gave him the least amount of votes and he’s blaming the behind the scenes. All the disrespect was made to the fans and I as a fan to the show do not feel like rewarding someone whom needs the time to mature and learn to be respectful. Astro take a breather and learn to respect others as we will be the one’s paying for your music…..it’s the fans that create the money in the entertainers pocket!
You are plain stupid if you think maturity and time does not factor in on his behavior. You think Stacy Francis was being mature on both nights when she was criticized by the judges and did not answer one question steve asked her? She too was being immature but the blind Americans who think its ok for people shut up when they felt that they have been done wrong cannot even begin to understand that.
yes his behaviour was that of a teenager but if he is that difficult at 15 can u imagine the nightmare he will turn into if he becomes a star, confidence is encouraged, arrogance is not!
And Eminem dissed his own mother and become a multimillionaire…
I agree with Rachel J. If Astro continues to be successful, he will learn about himself, the music business and the incredible pressure fame brings. He is only 14 and was going to school and living his regular life a few short months ago. Let’s give him time. Why not wish him well and hope he grows and flourishes?
I agree to a point, I am not a fan of Rap either, however Astro was turning my head to it more than any other I have heard, but his disrespect to fans like me, the TV audience and the in house fans, he justified the opion people have of his style music with his Rude and disrespectful antics on the show, He should have gone for that reason alone, so to say people are being hard on him, you get what you give!
The problem is that he did not follow the rules. This is a contest nwith RULES. If he is not mature enough to play by the rules, he should not enter the contest. The judges failed by putting him through and rewarding his behaviour.
Amy said it very well …. “I think people are being a little hard on Astro. He works extremely hard and always puts on one heck of a performance. The judges kept him because he is way more talented than Stacy and he shows a lot of promise. His reaction was very typical of a teenager – people should not expect him to react in the way that an adult would. He will learn as he goes – give him a chance to redeem himself. I am not even a fan of rap music, but his lyrics are so meaningful and his performances are so energizing that he keeps my eyes glued to the screen. If I would have been in a hotel listening to Stacy screech that song, I would have done more than turn my back – I would have walked out wincing in pain!” Can not crucify him for his actions let him redeem himself… all the ignorant comments here are so ridiculous and you can really tell they were not even listening to his lyrics. Lyrics that are way beyond his years. I ask this.. If you were really rated high and given praises especially on your last performance being a winning and deserving of the big win and then come back the next day and me in the bottom two .. in “real time” would you be able to check your emotions EVEN as an adult…. STacy was ready to get booted and so she already had her “script” on how to react to it.. AGAIN not to condone the action itself.. but kindly take the whole picture instead of the one incident…his LIFE EXperience is that of a 15 yr old.. so can you really expect him to not react in his “bratty” way .. again no excuses for the action.. but he is talented.. and next time rap or no rap.. please listen to his original lyrics and how good they are.. he is pure talent
You’re all commenting on his attitude; since day one as far as I’m concerned. However, Rap Crap is the most disgusting display of so-called ‘talent’ EVER! When did he portray any of the categories, it was all continued rap crap which is a TOTAL insult to the music industry as is not music.
Also, L.A. Reid has got to go!!! For a music mogul, he is way off the path & his choices were/are low on any totem pole.
The flats hit by these unprofessionals; exception, LeRoy, Melanie, & especially Josh, is tearing out my ear drums.
With millions of unknown singers, it’s time to produce real singers.
Nicole made one mistake by not choosing Tiger, other than that she’s the ONLY judge in this contest.
Continuing with such trashy talent; majority, will not bring XFactor back for any further seasons.
Take your comments elsewhere. Hip-hop is not an insult to music and is just as legitimate a form of expression as anything else. If you don’t care about it then why does it having a fan-base get you so upset?
Yes it is a form of expression, it is not music. It has a fanbase for the same reasons as any other genre of music. I doubt this form of expression will stand the test of time like some of the greats like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gaye.
Is it that you just don’t like black people? You sound ridiculous and closed minded. Wow, you need Jesus.
you sure are self righteous and I bet you have never reacted negatively to anything ever… since you seem to be able to judge like you have not done anything wrong ever… hope all self righteous people learn to look at themselves first in the mirror… plain ignorant and hateful
You guys are all crazy. It’s all politics. Astro got the most votes, week after week, and all of a sudden, he’s in the bottom 2. He was not in the bottom 2, it’s all pre-determined in advance. Same with Stereo Hogs. It’s all politics, votes are just to make money for the show, the producers will decide the bottom 2, week after week. It’s all about entertainment. Astro is the most talented act on the X-Factor, and I understand why he was angry.
you dont have proof and date to prove this. Sp shut up. You look more intelligent when your mouth is closed.
You’ve made yourself look ridiculous and over-emotional all over this comment section.
To defend an idiot makes you one. Dont talk like you are a lawyer to this spoiled brat. MAy be you yourself needs a reality check. This is what showbussiness is all about you have to take all you can nothing personal.
Once again grow up! You acting so touchy. The boy was set up and he was upset.
Perhaps he was set up. Told he was going to be put there and that is why he asked LA Reid if he needed to sing (as if to say, you know I am not going home, you told me!). Seriously, reading UK X factor it is a Gerry Springer type of show. They feed the tabloids the most terrible stories abut the contestants. Anything to create drama and headlines. The way the judges fight with each, and insult the others acts just for their own pride in their contestants winning. It is actually shocking
You’re right. Apparently, most people here don’t watch x factor uk. If they did they understand all the drama involved.
I am not a fan of Astro but remember this is all new to him and he is a child. I know adults who still throw temper tantrums. Stacy was so good before her mentor got to her.
IT’S ALRIGHT ASTRO. BE YOU – BE YOURSELF – BE WHO YOU ARE – F**CK THAT – PLENTY OF “ARROGANT” PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD – IT’S THAT SAME “ARROGANCE” THAT’S GONNA GET YOU NOTICED BY THE RIGHT PEOPLE & GET YOU ON TOP. DONT WATER YOUR SHIT DOWN FOR NO ONE – A TOP LABEL IS GOING TO SEE YOU & LOVE YOUR SO-CALLED “ARROGANCE” & SIGN YOU!!! STAY TRUE TO YOU LIL BRO – I LOVE YOU
He can’t sing he can’t dance. He can rap but who can’t? Anyone who can babble words can rap. What’s the big deal about this swollen head who presumes his on top of the league? Stereo Hoggs is by far talented that this arrogant kid. I predict next week will be his last chance to apper on tv.
“Anyone who can babble words can rap.”
No they can’t. I challenge you to take a hip-hop song and record yourself covering it convincingly and put it on YouTube. Or even better, take a beat and construct your own lyrics and set them to a rhythm. If you can do this with no practice and not have it sound pedestrian, then you’ll have made your point. Until then, keep comments like that to yourself.
He wll vanish like furt in the air. Till then don’t breath till we all vote him off
The only thing worse than Astro’s attitude is the unbridled hate I’ve been seeing all over the net towards him. Seriously, America should be ashamed of itself and so should the majority of the commenters here. All you’ve proven is that your maturity level is even lower than Astro’s.
I don’t excuse his reaction, but I understand where it came from and I certainly am not going to hate him for feeling hurt and frustrated. He expressed it in the way most urban teen youths do, a cold exterior designed to hide how hurt he felt. Yes, he needs to learn that there are better ways to express your frustrations and that not everyone is going to like what you do. A heart-to-heart talk with LA and the other judges is sorely needed. But everyone tearing him down like this after one incident, when you don’t even know him personally, is sickening and will only perpetuate his attitude.
You treat a teen like they’re a bad kid, then they’ll move into that predefined label and role .
Your enabling him will only perpetuate this attitude. That is the problem with our society today. We allow behavior like this and excuse it. This child needs some serious parenting. He obviously has not received that up to this point. But your attitude to accept it is not going to help him. I agree with you that the unbridled hate is not appropriate but for the sake of this show, it is a signing competition and what he does cannot be called singing. His attitude is another matter and cannot be tolerated.
It’s not enabling to realize that scolding and lecturing him isn’t a good way to handle the situation. If you read what I wrote you’d see that I didn’t excuse his reaction. I want him to learn a better way to react next time. If he kept doing it over and over after talking it out, then yes, that would mean something else should be done. But thanks for assuming that I’m advocating letting children and teens do whatever they want.
As for the show, it’s a music performance competition based on a popular vote. Just because you don’t like a genre of music doesn’t mean it isn’t a legitimate art-form or should be excluded. The rules for The X-Factor do not require you to sing melodies to qualify for inclusion. So I don’t understand your point.
Please accept my apology. I am not saying that you are an advocate for this behavior . However, not disciplining this behavior when it occurs is harmful in my opinion. Too often this type of behavior is accepted rather a negative consequence being the immediate result. I believe that more harm is done when the consequence is not immediate. As for the X-Factor being a music performance competition, why then are the other contestants being criticized for doing the same thing each week when the genre is changed. Astro is allowed to continue to rap rather than sing. He is being coddled and that to me will be more harmful in the long run. Many act this way because it is allowed.
To add, it’s also insulting to his parents for you to assume his outburst is the result of a bad upbringing. From what we’ve learned, he’s stayed out of trouble because of his passion for music and parental support. With him growing up in a neighborhood like Brooklyn, that’s a very good thing and unfortunately uncommon.
Lots of male teens act the way he does. Many grow out of it assuming they learn from experiences like this. Until he proves otherwise, making sweeping assumptions about his upbringing isn’t fair. You don’t know him.
Just because a child has had a tough upbringing does not excuse disrespectful behavior. Granted he has stayed out of trouble to this point but his recent behavior does not bode well for the future if he is going to think that he is entitled. I stand by what I said and if this was my child he would be withdrawn from the competition immediately.
Well, if his mother cares about him, then SHE should call up Simon and the
show producers and pull her son off for acting like that in front of all
the World. But honestly, she probably has $$$ in her eyes as well so she
would let him get away with it for a chance for him to maybe be a star. Yes,
Astro has talent, I think a lot of people would agree. However, if LA Reid and
Simon REALLY think he is that good, then vote him off, sign him to a
recording contract now and let him start his musical career. Bottom line is I
don’t think they would because I don’t think they think he is ready, especially
not after last night!!!
that kid needs a good ass whoopen
Jim Shut ur stupid ignorant ass.
This kid is the most talented on the show hands down!!! put it this way.. have a week where every singer has to write their own lyrics and see how they do… guaranteed his will be the best… attitude aside he has the most talent..
BS, sometimes the answer is no. The contestants who reacted in this manner need to be eliminated from the contest. Not just this kid but others as well.
I am nervous now due to I am auditioning for AGT in Dec…what goes on behind thes scences…this kid was given an opportunity of a life time and his attitude was horrible..I look to the parents…I work for a children’s dentist and you should see what walks thru the door…then we meet the parents and understand…where is Astro real father never mentioned.
Astro, first they love you then they hate you, then they love you again, well the second part doesnt come until your rich and famous. Its all a whim and false anyway. Astro you are discovering how the world works, your reaction was not liked because you showed the world how we all are when things dont go our way, most hide it. You will discover a way to be that isnt that. Do what you need to do you young, energetic person. Give it a 100% no matter what. I could be surprised at the viciousness of the public alas I am not.
Astro, you are just another guetto thug who thinks your shit don’t stink. I believe you will either end up in jail or worse before you turn 18. Unless you turn your shit around and learn that the world does not revolve around your punk ass than you will never be successful. I think the best thing you can do for yourself is get over yourself. You aint that good. Wow you put together a few rhymes and all of a sudden your the shit, NOT.
Your a jerk and maybe a racist.
I feel really sorry for you. You must have really low self-esteem to feel the need
to lash out on a kid that you don’t even know with such hate and negativity. He
will grow up and probably be quite famous, but you will just be mean.
Being racist is not sexy. You really need Jesus in you heart quickly. Hate will only land you in hell, so don’t be a racist.
At first I thought him asking whether he should even perform was all part of his act, like when he first auditioned and was throwing attitude at Simon … but I guess it wasn’t.
Simon needs to admit that he made a mistake by voting Stacy off. He needs to bring her back like he did with Melaine. As far as Astro it has nothing to do with his age, you don’t see Drew or Rachel acting like that. He can’t sing refuses to dance, and has a getto attitude. Lost respect for Simon, sham on him. Other kids would die to have the chance of a life time, Astro should volunteer to be dismiss off the show. BTW Astro is not a child, he’s a teenager and should no better.
It’s good that people in America are voicing their opinions, let him read what America doesn’t want representing our country. This is the best thing that could have ever happened to him. He will surely learn from this!
BRING STACY BACK SIMON, YOU MADE A MISTAKE!
Yes, Astro was disrespectful of everyone even himself. He is extremely talented and very young. He vocalized his disappointment as he did not know any other way to handle it.
Stacey was unable to speak as she was disappointed as well. She was so upset she sounded like someone stepped on a cat’s tail while singing Amazing Grace.
Personally I don’t like Rap, Hip Hop or the screeching that some of the contestants constantly do feeling that they are impressing the listening audience.
These contestants put alot into this show week after week.
It was stated in a previous comment that Rachel bawled and yes she was upset as well having to wait until the end to see of she was safe or not.
We all react in different ways, when upset or disappointed. He should be mentored by someone who will teach him how to handle the pressure. He showed his attitude immediately when he auditioned and that should have been a sign to provide him with a personality coach (something that his partents should have been doing for awhile now).
Performers need to be confident, full of themselves in order to put their talents out there to be critiqued but enough is enough.
HI THERE I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THE SHPW SINCE THE BEGINNING LAST NIGHT TOTALLLY TURNED ME OFF FROM WATCHING THE SHOW AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED ASTRO SHOULD HAVE BEEN KICKED OFF THE SHOW HIS DISRESPECT AND ATTITUDE WAS DISCUSSING AND MADE THE SHOW LOOK BAD AND YOU JUDGES DONT DESERVE THE DISRESPECT AND EITHER DO THE VIEWERS THAT BOY HAS AN ADDITUDE PROBLEM AND IS VERY DISRECPECTIBILE HE SHOULD BE KICKED OFF THE SHOW I HOPE YOU GUYS MAKE A VERY GOOD CALL I WILL NOT WATCH THE SHOW ANYMORE AS LONG AS HE IS ON THE SHOW HOPE FOR THE SHOWS SAKE YOU MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION THKS SHIRLEY/OTTAWA CANADA
Well well well AMERICANS!!…..You have a 14 or 15yr old kid on Xfactor who showed some attitude to hide his real feelings of hurt and disappointment and you jump on him and DISRESPECT him and TEAR him apart and you are saying your acting MATURELY??..I’ve been watching your version from across the pond and I too saw what happened,and all I saw was a kid who immediately used his defensive mechanism to protect himself.That is a TEENAGE REACTION!!!…Stacey deserved to go reguardless as her performances havent been great like she was in her first audition where she blew me away and had me rooting for her. The two who in my own opinion who should of been in the bottom two was Chris Renee’ and yes Astro as he did rap and not sing.
Astro does have talent and will go far and I agree that the age limit should be 16yrs not any younger…or 18yrs old in your country as kids are still at school. I hope you americans dont stop voting for Astro just because of last night as that would just be petty and mean!!
Good comment.
I have no problem with what you say, that aside, this is a contest with rules and this kid is not and will not follow the rules. If you do not follow the rules you need to be disqualified, period.
Astro has a bad attitude and personally i would not his music. What disappoints me is that the judges tolerate and accomodate bad attitude, what kind of role model would he be. This is a tough world , he needs to grow up and learn to deal with failure , its life. I would never vote for him and yes Stacy had some bad breaks but how can you choose maturity and grace over bad behaviour. He needs to be taught a lession and i hope he gets vote off soon. Whoever signs him surely have their work cut out the. His is a total disappointment.
It’s clear what happened, if Simon Would’ve voted that kid off, he would have been labeled a racist, you could see it in Simons’ eyes, he wanted to do it. And also, if Astro is mature enough to show his “swagg” in-front of millions, he’s mature enough to handle defeat. Greatness is earned, no one is entitled to it.
Thats the problem today ppl say he acted like a 14yr old. So its ok for a kid to be disrespectful? What happen to respect your elders, when did it become ok for kids to mouth off. Sore loser. Give him 5Mil and sit back and watch him destroy himself. Money cant buy manners.
I dont believe in spankings… But LA should have gotten up there and beat his arse j/kl..Simon should have said I was going to vote for you BUT! Im giving my vote to Stacey.. Then I betcha the crowd would have cheered.. I do have a feeling he will end up in the same place having to do the sing off next week… Also do you think his mama whooped his rear when he got home?…
Everybody dogging him talking about a tantrum when clearly the kid told you what happened to him. This wasn’t about the audience, the voters, the fans. This was him protesting whoever talked down to him on the show. His body language and everything said it all. If somebody said something crazy to you before you performed it would kill your mood too. We don’t know what happens to these contestants when the cameras are off and they are hanging around backstage. Your all just to busy calling him ungrateful to see that this was deeper than that. Maybe some of you who sit behind your computers and TV should grow up. Transformers look like cars until they change into robots. Think about it!
The judges shouldn’t have given him another chance. L.A. and Simon should be ashamed!! To let a little boy with bad attitude set the standard for the show. His attitude with the public alone for voting him in the bottom two was enough to send him home. But it’s about money right Simon. Reguardless how great his next performance is he will be in the bottom two. Judges will you have the nerve to do the right thing. Your ratings might depend on it. Send him home and tell him to grow up!!
Send the little brat home. He doesn’t deserve to be here after his statements and attitude plus he just gave RAP a worse name. The X-Factor will never be the same. I think both contestants should have went home.
Astro should have been sent home. He is no entertainer! There are many entertainers who are under 18 who would not have behaved like he did. He will not last in show business. He will be a star that fizzles out. A true entertainer puts on a good face in the midst of criticism. He does it for the fans, for himself (his dignity), and has the show must go on spirit. Also, he is not able to handle the producers, which is the financiers of many young artists waiting to be discovered. He should have been voted off.
Why would anyone reward bad behivor. Simon where is your reasoning. Get rid off the kid before he ruins your show. America has spoken. You gave this kid every break and this is how he repays you. America will vote him down again because it’s the right thing to do.
There are 9 contestants left. 8 will be sent home. For all the hating on Astro, 7 more will be going home with him (if he doesn’t win). Astro still outperformed Stacy on Thursday night. That was the weakest Amazing Grace I have ever heard. But she knew the judges were going to choose Astro, even before they performed. Who didn’t? That was one of the reason’s Astro’s conduct was so surprising. The judges loved Astro and Stacy received criticism week after week. Besides, this wasn’t Stacy’s first shot at stardom. She used to belong to a group as well as performed on the Disney Show. There is a reason folks Stacy didn’t rise to stardom, and it wasn’t because she wasn’t given the chance.
Guess what folks? Next week, if Astro lands in the bottom two, the judges still decides who goes home. This isn’t American Idol. The viewers DON’T have the last say.
Appears the contestants are legally signed to some type of confidentiality clause or something and there is more going on behind the scenes than the viewers are aware of. Astro isn’t the only contestant to make a comment like this. The producers never publish the voting results. I would like to think that everything is above board with the voting, but, what if…….
Is there a possibility that the four girls were really in the bottom two, but the producers didn’t want Paula’s last group to leave? If Astro is in the bottom two in votes next week, could the numbers be switched so it appears that the viewers made the decision and the judges won’t be put in a similar situation two weeks in a row? Did the producers put Astro in the bottom two because he wore Jay-z’s glasses after the producers warned him not too? Is Astro now doomed by the producers no matter how he performs? Whatever goes on behind the scenes, we’ll never know. Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
@Dave _Memphis – you are right we will never know but we can make up all the conspiracies we want. Stacy and Little Brat Bradley don’t really matter anyway. At this point they are just killing time until they give the 5 Mil to Krajick.
Astro has it made no matter what happens on the show let’s be honest he s a mile ahead of every one else in the competition.
I agree with Yannick, it’s all politics! It’s been like that in the UK from day one, this is the first series States side you will soon learn how much of a fix this program really is.
Reading a lot of the comments posted on this website is very disgusting, racist, and immature. Anyone who has a teenager in their life consistently knows that they throw tantrums…it is a part of growing up! I am not making excuses for Astro’s attitude or behavior. It is obvious that he was hurt as a result of being put in the bottom 2. Maybe Astro should apologize to the viewers for not giving us a tearful rendition of his last song. Men of all races and cultures encourage our young men not to cry but to hold your head up high. I am not implying that his actions were a result of his parental upbringing. You can provide a child with the best upbringing…whatever that ideal brings to your mind…but if they choose a different course or rebel it is not a reflection of your parenting skills! If that is the case then there are many comments that were posted that could be deemed racist or discriminatory. Should one assume that your parents were racist, stereotypical, or discriminatory towards minorities or biggits?! Astro is a child regardless or his race or ethnicity! He should be treated as such…pick up a psychology book or research child rearing.
AGAIN I agree with this… ALSO I wonder how many of US including the self righteous ignorant people here who seem to have never made a mistake in their lives as a child or as an adult… given a situation where you are praised at your job constantly on how you are making your mark and showing great work ethics talent and contribution to the industry you are in… and after that track record.. you come in one day.. and they say you are about to lose your job… and the decision is going to be handed down in the next 10 minutes, ok let’s even say an hour.. would you have time to react as gracefully as you can or would you have reacted in a manner that is “NOT YOU” in normal circumstances… I think MOST would probably will not be as graceful as they think they would…again this is not something a parent can teach their child, even an older man/woman they have raised properly… OK now put yourself in a fifteen year old’s position… without condoning Astro i just want people to be more compassionate in your reactions as we are all just human that’s capable of making mistakes now matter where you are from rich or poor, well raised or ghetto … stop hating
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While Astro’s attitude was poor to say the least, he did have a point.
The issue is, he looked at the results in a completely different way to how the other contestants did. As he said, he didn’t want to perform for people that didn’t want him to, after so many strong performances and positive feedback from ALL the judges it’s easy to see why he felt frustrated and angry of sorts.
Nobody wants to perform for people that don’t want them there, nobody wants to do anything that aren’t grateful or appreciate the doing.
So while I dont condone his attitude, I can definitely sympathize with his situation.
Give the kid a break, he is 14. Don’t expect every kid to handle a bottom two result like an adult, because they aren’t.
I’m tired of reading all these comments that imply that Astro should be excused for his behavior because he’s only a kid. Drew and Stacy Crowe are very young too but they are totally respectful and humble. I suspect that they would be that way even if they were in the bottom two. If Astro is going to show this much immaturity, he shouldn’t be there in the first place and should be kicked off.
I think for the most part WE all do get in situations we are not ready for and react in the not most gracious way we can no matter how well we were raised or wherever we are from …. it is how WE all bounce back from an initial mistake that would build character ..that is why I say we give him a chance because this is a talent show and he is definitely talented and gifted… we are humans .. and when we make “mistakes” … we can not be crucified everytime … I think Simon and L.A. Reid did very well but keeping him in if they feel he has a chance to win and giving him advise instead of kicking him out… so he can either build his character or just keep going downhill if he continues to act this way and he will be out sooner than later… but based on the judges opinion in the past weeks they really do consider him great talent… AGAIN not condoning that particular action..
I have lost all respect for Simon and his sidekicks for allowing this insulting and disrespectful AH to go unpunished as must be.
America will do the right thing and boot him once and for all.
XFACTOR not an honest nor fair scripted shenanigan.
Astro is the greatest contestant on the show, its obvious that the results were rigged by the producers!!! I’m sure Astro was the number one in votes. . . How could someone like Drew, Chris Rene (off key), or the others get more votes than Astro, pleeease, get real. Astro won hands down, and gave the best performance so far. I’ll be voting for you astro! Extremely talented kid. . .
Say goodbye to astro! He wont reappear on tv never ever again. he is ugly, arrogant, annoying, nothing! He proves he lives a low life. So everyone who likes astro, shut up. No more astro on x factor!
Astro will get a record deal before you will!! ha . . ha. . He’s is certainly the most talented contestant on the show, despite what everyone says about his dispect etc. He was just reacting to the injustice of the judge putting him in the bottom two despites the votes that most likely indicated la koyda rain should be in the bottom two. No matter what happens you racist pig, Astro will still suceed. I know real talent when I see it. Later!
I usually don’t comment, but after seeing the way Astro disrespected the judges, the other contestants and basically all of the audience, I had too. One question is if the public is supposed to be picking the winners now, why do the judges get to dismiss the one they want in the bottom two. Also, personally, I am not surprised with Astro’s attitude, he had it
when they were in Hollywood for tryouts and refused to learn the dancing he was supposed to do. He definitely is not ready for this. He needs to remember this is a competition and believe me there are better people in this competition to win it. I can’t believe Simon Cowell let him stay. I was watching the show, but I won’t anymore because I think this was so wrong.
Hey ASTRO keep speaking your mind no matter what I know they want to keep you quiet and controlled but regardless don’t give up your own mind just to have to get somewhere because it’s not worth it. And to all the fake people who are bashing ASTRO calling him immature just know that it’s not Immature to speak your mind. But it is immature to ignore the truth and have any type of system control what you say, when you say, where you say and how you say what’s on your mind.
I’m done watching the X Factor………….what a bunch of crap. Stacey is a true singer, she should have chosen a better song. After watching Astro act like a baby, he should have been kicked off for good. I think Simon screwed up on this whole show, very disappointing. I won’t watch it anymore but I am a lifelong American Idol watcher. I think X Factor stinks. I guess even the great Simon can make a big mistake somethine.
All of u who are against this lil boy (Astro), what is wrong with you??? you obviously dont know talent when you see one. Astro is the most talented kid i have ever seen on talent shows. Ya he mad a mistake, so what?? he is just 15. We need to look beyond his one lil mistake and pay attenstion to his talent. everybody make a mistake at least once in their life. I am an ASTRONAUT… I will vote for Astro every time!!!! GO ASTRO!! GO HIP HOP!!!!
Hanna, I don’t know how old you are, but it is my guess your Astro’s age, please do take this as being a attack towards you,because I am not. I am not surprised that you and all of the youth watching what happened last week didn’t get upset with his poor attitude and most important disrespect. But the fact is, It is NOT!! cool to be Rude, their IS NOT any excuse in being disrespectful just because you didn’t win, This is the wrong message to be sending and not a good example to be giving to his piers. then to add insult to injury rewarding him for his poor all around attitude was even more wrong specialy from sospose to be mature adults that should know better. Sometimes it takes tuff love to get a message across and also some more growing up time. Astro should of went home last week, he was after all on the bottom so he was not favored. I hope what i have said has helpd you to understand, we are not attacking Astro, after we would all be monsters. Yes, Astro made his apoligies, but to be truthful,He still doesn’t get it. and he never will until he learns what he had done, this will take longer then a week to learn.I hope the best for Astro in his life journey and i have no dought we have not heard the last of him, but i hope it will be when he has grown up and he understands life more then he does now. Thank you Hanna for hearing me, wish you well “Have a Happy Thanksgiving Day. Peace.
Okay, don’t want to discuss Astro, he is history. Lets talk about the real talent on X Factor, I really believe Josh has a real good chance of winning this contest, his voice can melt butter. He is such a talented man, he has paid his dues and nice to look at. I would buy a CD from Josh. I am not fond of Rap, I really don’t feel like Rapping is music, I think of it being more of a Expression of Art “Rhyming Art” with back ground music. When i hear Chris and watch him perform he brings us and we are all connected to what he is expressing Chris has his way of blending his Rapping and singing together which sets his style apart from others and from Astro’s yelling screaming out of control crap he is singing about that only he “Himself” is connecting to. Back to Chris, I LOVE to watch Chris unfold as he Raps and sings, Chris is the real deal a joy to hear and watch. “Simon, YOUR WRONG!!! AGAIN!!!. when he told Chris that wasn’t good. Chris ,an makes his Rap into a explosion of talent. What Chris has is real Astro has some growing to do he has not completly developed his voice nor has he had enough life experinces to be singing about life and things happening when he hasn’t lived long enough to sing about it. Chris on the other hand has a story to tell, Chris connects with us,he is a powerful force I just enjoy watching Chris each week he gets better and better he belongs in this contest and on that stage. Lastly, My girls Lakoda Rayne, these girls are what gives talent it’s name, I am so amazed each week just watching them perform how their voices all blend together as one. These girls take my breath away with their talent. I would buy their music as well. These are my picks, I know everyone has their own favorites, I know when i say this I will get a lot of bad feed backs, but itis my feelings and thoughts. Drew is Boring and predictable, L A Reid is right,he has been right about her from the very start. hearing her sing is like hearing a piece of chalk scrap on a chalk board. she makes my skin crawl. Drew, is a real sweet little girl, this has nothing to do with Drew personally, However, i did see some of that child like behavior of lacking maturity come out last night when L A Reid made his honest and true comment. It is what it is. Like it dislike it can’t hide the truth and what our ears hear. Leroy, Well, here is the thing, I like Leroy, I believe he is a real nice person, he has that soulful voice a lot like Josh, And i know Leroy has most certainly had his struggles and paid his dues with spending almost all of his 60 years singing in every dive he could to be heard. But!! he is like Drew, he cannot go outside of his comfort zone, But i can stand to hear Leroy sing, Being honest and fair, Josh is the better and has the most Talent then Leroy, and that is what we are doing looking for the all around best. Sorry Leroy, I have to cut you loose. Lakoda Rayne are by far the best group performers LoL!! seriously they amaze me each week, when i hear them sing it is like listening to song birds in harmony just a real joy to listen to to. I think these girls are our next Dixie Chicks and they have a place in the music business. I would buy their CD. I really like these girls. But right now Josh has my vote for the all a round best.
susan,
i respect your opinion, but to me Astero is the most talented kid ever!! I am not saying what he did was right, but he apologized sincerely, lets move on. I will vote for Astro until my fingers cant dial any more. Maybe i understand hip hop culture a lil more than you.
Much love!!
Enjoy ur Holidays!!
I honestly don’t think Astro’s outburst will be as damaging to his chances on the show as originally thought. He is EVERYWHERE right now. He’s the most famous contestant on X-Factor. I think his followers/views have more to do with the controversy that surrounds him which gives him the actual X-Factor for fans watching the show. It doesn’t hurt that he has Diddy/Dwyane Wade/Reggie Bush/etc. tweeting about him, either Even people who haven’t been watching X-Factor know this kid’s name and I’ll bet they had some of their highest ratings of the season this week. I hated the way he acted and the audience was on him but America loves a comeback story. He came back strong this week and they’ll forget all about it I agree that rappers, and frankly, heavy “metal” artists (wink wink James) lose a lot of their cred the moment they enter the competition. Astro had to reach and pander with the “I’ll Be Missing You” ode and according to the show, did not get enough votes. But I think the avenues to acceptance are easier for rap anyway–almost all the hit pop stars nowadays have been featured with a rapper, and that’s the best way to get exposure to the international masses. I keep saying, it’s easy to find acceptance by collabs, something that rock artists (or at least Idol’s version of rawk artists) just can’t do. So he’ll still easily have the most success of any contestant on this show for this reason.