X Factor 2015: Viewers pan Leona Lewis and Ben Haenow’s duet
VIEWERS tuning in to watch tonight’s X Factor final were left less than impressed as they watched previous winners Leona Lewis and Ben Haenow performing a duet together.
Ben Haenow and Leona Lewis perform on The X Factor final
The X Factor alumnus performed a medley of songs, including Leona’s hit of Snow Patrol’s Run. Although their vocals were on point, members of the audience did not think the song worked.
Many were quick to take to social media to share their disdain at their singing efforts on the ITV singing series.
Tony Knight posted on Twitter: “Simon is losing his touch, putting Leona and Ben together clearly doesn't work and produced an aweful [sic] version of Run. #XFactorFinal.”
Lewis Asquith echoed his sentiment, writing: “Oh Leona and Ben. That was a bit of a shocker! #XFactorFinal.”
Leona Lewis returned to the show to perform in the final
Can't figure out who's off key, Ben WhoNow or Leona. Just an enormous screechfest #XFactorFinal
— Aoife Ryan (@babaduck71) December 12, 2015
Poor Leona Lewis. She sang really well but that duet was ruined by Ben WhoNow #XFactorFinal
— Dan Baggs (@DTBaggs) December 12, 2015
Leona is amazing but Ben was not good, there voices just do not go together, stupid duet ?????? #XFactorFinal
— ? Leah ? (@LNWhittle_) December 12, 2015
Simon is losing his touch, putting Leona and Ben together clearly doesn't work and produced an aweful version of Run. #XFactorFinal
— tony knight (@tonytonyknight) December 12, 2015
Ben Haenow and Leona Lewis have to be 2 of the most sinfully boring performers I've ever watched #XFactorFinal ??????
— Lee Copeland (@copey87) December 12, 2015
Ben won the show last year and returned to sing
Aoife Ryan wrote on the social media platform: “Can't figure out who's off key, Ben WhoNow or Leona. Just an enormous screechfest #XFactorFinal.”
Lee Copeland gave a scathing critique of the duet: “Ben Haenow and Leona Lewis have to be 2 of the most sinfully boring performers I've ever watched #XFactorFinal.”
Meanwhile, there was praise in some quarters for the Bleeding Love singer but not for last year’s winner Ben.
Leona received some praise for her singing
Leona Lewis and Ben Haenow singing *Run* together was brilliant.Love that song#XFactorFinal
— ?Sue? (@Happy_Susie) December 12, 2015
When #Leona sings Run, gets me every time. Beautiful. #XFactorFinal
— Paula Neate (@tufty2222) December 12, 2015
All time favourite song "Run" Leona's version. ??????? #XFactor #XFactorFinal
— Faye (@xfaye20) December 12, 2015
Leona Lewis and Ben Haenow pose together for a selfie
Dan Baggs tweeted: “Poor Leona Lewis. She sang really well but that duet was ruined by Ben WhoNow #XFactorFinal.”
Sinéad Collins, said something similar: “#XFactorFinal Ben really wrecked Leona's performance tonight. #stillcringing.”
Beibhinn Murphy said: “Sorry but Ben Haenow is nothing compared to Leona absolutely slaughtered that song #XFactorFinal.”
But it wasn’t all negative, some people lauded the performance, including a user called Sue: “Leona Lewis and Ben Haenow singing *Run* together was brilliant. Love that song #XFactorFinal.”
Paula Neate said: “When #Leona sings Run, gets me every time. Beautiful. #XFactorFinal.”
Leona and Ben's duet was unveiled yesterday on Twitter when they posted a photo on the social media site.
Tonight also saw the three finalists Ché Chesterman, Louisa Johnson and Reggie ’N’ Bollie perform duets with Rod Stewart, Rita Ora and Fuse ODG and Craig David respectively.
Former contestants Little Mix and Fleur East also did a duet featuring a medley of their songs, which got rave reviews from viewers.
The X Factor grand final is on ITV1 tomorrow night at 8pm