I watched Susan Boyle's audition appearance on YouTube and thought it was pretty spectacular. Her naivete coupled with the preconceptions of the audience and judges only added to the emotional impact that night.

We then watched her first proper performance at the weekend and it was something of a reality check after all the hype. Maybe nerves and the weight of expectation got to her. Her intonation at the beginning and end was actually poor (though the middle bit was much more confident and assured). I suspect if she was auditioning for a West End show that she'd not have been successful

I think she did herself no favours by choosing 'Memory'. If she picks the right song I think she'll still be favourite to win in the final.

I thought the biggest injustice was the ventriloquist (who did Pavarotti) being overlooked in favour of the pretty boy who contorted his face throughout the U2 song. Even through clenched teeth and with a deadpan expression he clearly had a far superior voice and talent (and would have given more pleasure at a Royal Variety Show)