25.01.12

Our Janet's Got The Juice... Jeez. Last year's X Factor is already a really distant memory folks - basically all we can remember from it is Gary Barlow, a camp older gentleman in a baseball cap, and a wee Irish gal called Janet Devlin who shudda won the show hands-down. Well, we got the first snaps of her down South yesterday at RTE's Juice show... Janet Devlin Maybe it's just us folks but we felt Janet Devlin was totally robbed on the X Factor by some extreme mismanagement by her celebrity judge and her ITV producers. Turns out our instincts weren't wrong when the public voting figures came-out and clearly illustrated that this shy teenager was running away with the show until it was decided from those on high that a few other more commercial acts should be pushed to the fore. Bad call. Janet Devlin But the public aint stupid. Force-feeding the viewers glammed-up karaoke singers doing cheesy cabaret resulted in millions of people turning off or turning over... Like, if the X Factor discovered someone like a young Morrissey, they'd ask him to rap and beatbox surrounded by high kicking gals in frilly knickers. How can raw talent shine when they are forced to sing Celine Dion songs with a 500 strong gospel choir behind them? Janet Devlin & boyfriend Brendan Sally Well, we're kinda glad our Jan didn't win on a Damien Rice cover. She reminds us of a young Kate Bush, and a could be a real world beater if allowed to express her unique voice and quirky style... Annnd we snapped the cute Northern lass out at RTE yesterday with her loyal boy Brendan Sally by her side before she went in studio to film bits for Juice. So keep your eye out for it. Hannah Devane Other than Miss Devlin out at RTE, we also had Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model contestant Hannah Devane on Four Live and iconic American songwriter Janis Ian on The Daily Show... RTE sure is a celeb hotbed on week days. Late Late Show take note... Janis Ian So there you have it folks. Janet Devlin may be gone off the Telly, but she sure aint forgotten... We have high hopes for her career when her X Factor Live Tour commitments end. Just lay off the MMMBops luv and you'll be grand. Janet Devlin

**Users can ONLY comment via the ShowBiz.ie site** Leave a Comment Pauline – Manchester UK February 10, 2012 - 19:53 Janet should have won the X Factor. Three generations' of my family are going to the tour show, purely to see Janet. She is absolutely fascinating. Ben – Netherlands February 07, 2012 - 19:50 I just can't wait for her fist CD to appear. Simon is old school, just watch The Voice, it's the best - Made in The Netherlands Greetz Ben He he January 28, 2012 - 06:02 Mmm bop was pretty funny though. Beth January 27, 2012 - 15:27 Even in those massive shoes, Janet is still shorter than Brendan! Anyway, she's a brilliant singer! Great article. Heinrich Himmler – Berlin January 26, 2012 - 11:19 I see the fragrant Hannah has gone overboard on the make-up. Next stop I assume involves being dipped into a giant vat of fake tan so that she can fit in with Ireland's "modelling" community. Pauline – UK January 26, 2012 - 10:22 Love this very positive article about Janet. Yes, Janet should have won the X Factor, she has immense star power. Not only can she sing, she is extremely beautiful. She has youth on her side and has achieved so much already. One day she will be touring worldwide. Looking forward to her debut album and perhaps getting to see her live. PMB – Manchester January 26, 2012 - 09:18 So glad Janet is still getting good coverage. Janet the true winner of X Factor. I am going to see the tour purely because Janet will be there. Looking forward to her album' her style, her way. Janet is a fledgling superstar. May she soar and we all get to see her live future shows. SHOWBIZ.IE – Recommended Links: January 26, 2012 - 00:08 Juice: www.rte.ie/tv/juice/watch.html Leave a Comment * Your name * Your email address (will not be published) Your location Remember me ? ? Powered by TalkBack 1 **COMMENTS REMOVED ON REQUEST**