Semi Finals: Danyl sings Michael Jackson

Posted On: December 6, 2009
Posted In: Danyl Johnson News - X Factor 2009
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Danyl Johnson did a version of Jacko’s Man In The Mirror

All of the judges, bar Simon, were left bemused at the appearance of a polar bear in a video as he performed the track…

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Danyl Johnson tried his hand at the ‘ultimate’ Jacko song, as Cowell put it, the 1987 hit Man In The Mirror.

The teacher burst into a confident vocal, backed by a gospel choir.

Louis praised his voice, but then sparked a row with mentor Cowell over polar bear footage that appeared in the background.

Cheryl and Dannii also commented that they were perplexed by the video, with Cheryl noting: ‘Is he [Simon] getting confused with the Earth Song?’

But Simon fought back, telling the other judges: ‘It was an amazing performance. You’ve got this guy’s career in the balance here and all you people can talk about is a stupid polar bear.’

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Danyl closed the show with Whitney Houston’s song, I Have Nothing

After singing his heart out, Dannii told him she preferred his first song, while Cheryl noted: ‘That is the first time I have seen you physically shake so it’s clear how much it means to you.’

Simon pleaded with the public again to vote for Danyl, insisting he is the best singer left in the contest.

Watch Danyl’s two performances below…