Updated 18 December 2001, 09.45

In the recent programme when Laura started crying, the boys stuck up for her and told the judges off.

Which brings me to my next point - the judges.

To be fair the judges have to be tough, but not that tough. I think Pete Waterman is terrible. He has a bad comment to make about everyone.

'Manners cost nothing'

Foxy and Nikki are not too bad. At least they can be polite - manners cost nothing after all.

As for Simon, I think he is pathetic. When he asked one of the female singers to marry him it made me want to change channel.

My last point is Rik. I think he is an excellent singer with an excellent voice. It's rotten how people have criticised him for the way he looks.

We decide!

I would just like to say that I hope Rik's sore throat gets better and that I definitely won't vote him off.

Good luck to all the contestants as they all try very hard, but in the end it's up to you and me to decide!"