Talented so why does sexuality matter?
X Factor low tactics from Judge Dannii
I haven’t been so outraged in a long time.
In response to a practically faultless performance by Danyl Johnson, all X-Factor judge Dannii Minogue could say was
“If the reports in the paper are anything to go by, maybe you didn’t need to change the gender reference in the song!”
Dannii refers to a story in which Danyl is discussed as bisexual!
Bearing in mind, this is a Saturday night family show, and Danyl is a Primary Teacher…who’s students are probably listening eagerly to what the judges say to him…why did Dannii find it appropriate to mention Danyl’s sexuality. There are a few other guys on the show who are gay but of course, none of them are as talented or eligable or fancyable as Danyl but she had to say something to put a little doubt in the ladies minds eh?
Personally I think it was ENTIRELY out of order of her to say that! It was inappropriate, it was desperate and it was INCREDIBLY ignorant of her!
I sincerely hope she apologises for that!
157 responses so far ↓
Steve // October 10, 2009 at 9:20 pm
I absoluteley agree, it was outrageous and I think she should pack her overinflated ego and go walkabout after that!!
outraged // October 10, 2009 at 9:21 pm
wot the hell is up with danni minogue she was so out of order its unbelievable, how dare she make that sort of comment to danyl!!!! she shud be made to apologise to that poor guy, his sexuality is his own business, this is a family show and its disgusting that danni is being so personal and hurtful.. i wont vote for her category out of principle!
Laura // October 10, 2009 at 9:21 pm
I agree completely – totally inappropriate and a rather cheap shot
Scott // October 10, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I don’t think Dannii meant what she said, i reckon that she intended to have go at the papers instead, and ended up saying it wrong, or getting her words mixed up. She must know that she can’t intentionally make those comments on TV. She did have a genuine ‘did I just say that?’ look on her face.
Angel // October 10, 2009 at 9:23 pm
OMG. Silly, silly woman! Public apology by tomorrow I reckon. No need to stoop so low – AND on a Saturday night family show!
Madeleine York // October 10, 2009 at 9:23 pm
I absolutely agree. She was completely out of order and I hope she has to apologise to him when is on stage next week (as he will be – he’s brilliant!).
Richard // October 10, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Totally Agree!!! Think simon was right to say his not having any of it…in many companies someone would be up for being fired for refering to a collegues sexuality like that!
laura mckenna // October 10, 2009 at 9:24 pm
i definetly agree poor guy. i dont think she relised what she said at first till simon questions her …
Emma // October 10, 2009 at 9:25 pm
I know it seems a bit unnecessary, but I genuinely think Dannii meant it in a nice way: essentially, she was trying to say ‘If you’re gay/bi, you shouldn’t feel pressured to change gender references in songs to make it seem otherwise.’ Dannii’s sister is probably one of the biggest gay icons there is and she’s performed more times at G-A-Y than I can remember. It was a bit of a bizarre comment, but I don’t think it was intended to be interpreted like this.
surinder // October 10, 2009 at 9:26 pm
danni was very out of order. that comment was irrelevant, especially in a singing competition.
katy // October 10, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I love Dannii and i sincerely think she did not mean to bring out that comment in a bad way, while she was not discriminating against him. I don’t know why she bought it up.
I hope it wasn’t a low blow on her part and I will believe it wasn’t!
Alison Davies // October 10, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Oh I agree, what a cheap shot by Dannii. All it did was show her to be a very silly woman. Danyl’s sexuality is a private matter and should not open to debate or discussion. His talent is all we are here on comment on.
lols // October 10, 2009 at 9:27 pm
I can’t believe she stooped so low, that was totally out of order. She’s a pathetic old wanna be who has no credability on her own.
I don’t think that an apology is sufficient. A swift decision to publically fire her by the producers of X Factor might suffice.
HD // October 10, 2009 at 9:28 pm
GET HER OFF ITV. OUTRAGEOUS.
Serenity // October 10, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Out of order, his sexuality has nothing to do with his performance as an artist, what a bitch!
HD // October 10, 2009 at 9:28 pm
ITV should get rid of dannii minogue, unless they are happy to support her homophobic, irrelevant, and rude comments! Danyl was amazing, not cocky, and shouldn’t have been subjected to her humiliation on stage. As a celebrity herself, she should know not to believe what the papers say and even if their allegations are correct, why should that effect his performance on a singing competition. GET RID
lotti // October 10, 2009 at 9:29 pm
I think the comments were VERY much out of order! It is totally not relevent and as i am in the teaching myself – it is NOT the kind of comment you would want mentioned on national live TV, when your students, current and past, their families etc are watching.
And also – he hasnt come across as cocky to me? Some of the acts tonight were laughable that they have made it to the final 12!
diane // October 10, 2009 at 9:31 pm
who the hell does danni think she is? what a nasty bad minded thing to say about someone who has clearly got more talent in his little finger than danni who has only gained her “celebrity” status off the back of her sister! DANYL TO WIN X FACTOR AND KICK THAT BITTER LOW LIFE TO THE GUTTER WHERE SHE BELONGS.
Jonathan // October 10, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Couldn’t agree more. What an insane remark, completely out of the spirit of the show, it was inappropriate and had no relevance on anything. Since when do judges discuss newspaper articles and gossip? You didn’t see Aalishah Dixon on Strictly talk about Du Beke and his racist comment, it’s a tv show, it produces the stories, it really shouldn’t be commenting. Plus he’s all about the sex appeal, so what that will do for the female fans, who knows? But as you pointed out, he’s a school teacher and… sorry just really didn’t like that moment. A performance like that didn’t deserve a gossipy, nasty comment like that. Hope he goes all the way!
Jess // October 10, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I totally agree that Danni was out of line. Whether she intended for it to be taken nastily or sincerely, she had no right bringing it up on a family show. It genuinely caused Danyl to look like he was near tears, and he even commented he isn’t ashamed, and he shouldn’t be. She definitely should not of brought it up on live television!
Sarah // October 10, 2009 at 9:33 pm
I’m so outraged at Dani’s comment about Danyls sexuality – his talent has nothing at all to do with it -cheap shot, she must be feeling insecure to use that. She must either apologise or leave the show. Unforgiveable – shame on you Dani
lols // October 10, 2009 at 9:33 pm
I’m so glad people are as outraged as I am. It was unacceptable for her to make a comment like that.
I say get rid and find someone else to take over her category.
una // October 10, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Totally utterly agree that Danni`s comment was out of order. She should be ashamed of her horrible comments and should not be shown on tv again.
Katie // October 10, 2009 at 9:34 pm
I really think she should have to go!! Having a go at a persons sexuality is as bad as throwing a racial slur..if she would have said something regarding the colour of his skin this page would have been much longer. Think back to last week …..Strictly Come Dancing.
Dawn // October 10, 2009 at 9:34 pm
She may not have meant it like you say, but she is in the public eye and needs to be careful, it was out of order and made her look stupid and ignorant.. she needs to justify herself and definately apologise.. people’s reactions were enough to see it was wrong.. I am really suprised at her!
Katie // October 10, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Myself & my family watched the show and were outraged at the homophobic comment that Dannii made. I personally do not think that it was a scripted line for drama, as I don’t think that Dannii would agree to saying something so hurtful. Also, I don;t think she “worded it wrong” or meant that he should keep the gender male and not female, as she wouldn’t have repeated it to Simon – instead Dannii would have covered it up. IMO, this was a very cruel swipe at Danyl’s gender preference and, most of all, pride. Thats what I think.
zoe // October 10, 2009 at 9:36 pm
omg. i dont rate danyl at all. i think he’s an idiot. does anyone really give 1 if he’s gay? the whole world is sucking up to him anyway. (btw, simon is going to make him win, and is pushing out the real winner – jamie) they all need a good slap in the face if you ask me.
Julie // October 10, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Wow, what a bizarre comment! Totally unnecessary, after I have calmed down and stopped trying to phone IV complaints line, maybe she didn’t mean it how it came out not sure.
Whatever she meant she is going to have to explain herself and apologise tomorrow evening.
lols // October 10, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Most companies would see a comment like that as bullying or trying to isolate an individual for a lifestyle choice and it would mean immediate dismissal from the position.
Karen // October 10, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Put a complaint into Ofcom, takes 5 mins, then there is power to our complaints.
Sally // October 10, 2009 at 9:43 pm
I’m livid at Dani’s comment – how dare she comment on such a personal issue!!! Personally, does it matter if he’s gay/straight or bisexual??? Her only professional comment should have been based purely on his singing ability.
Homophobic comments are as unacceptable as racial – he is a teacher and the children that he teaches would definately be watching – such a silly comment from someone who should know better!!!!!
Shame on you Dani!!!!!!
Fred // October 10, 2009 at 9:44 pm
I love Dannii, she is a fantastic popstar but I was really surprised with what she said – it was inappropriate for X Factor. But she is still a brilliant artist IMHO!
Frederick // October 10, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Up danni minogue!!
Gays out!!
Hannah // October 10, 2009 at 9:46 pm
I’m absolutely OUTRAGED. I lost all respect I had for Dannii right there. I felt sooo sorry for Danyl, getting outted on national television! Poor guy, I wanted Stacey to win, but now I want Danyl to put Dannii in her (his?!) place!
Jack Will // October 10, 2009 at 9:46 pm
I don’t believe it was a bad comment.
Dannii performs at G-A-Y club, she has the biggest gay following and her sister is many gay mens idol. Her point was totally valid, why should a gay guy have to change the words of a song and why can’t he sing to a guy?
Maybe the point should more be that noone knows if he is actually gay, however one of the biggest gay bars in London is supporting Danyl and has flyers of him everywhere all over Soho.
When it comes to primary kids watching, half of them wouldn’t get the comment and why does it matter if they actually did hear that he may be gay or bi-sexual. It’s not going to ‘turn them’. The comment made here is very 20th Century that we have to protect kids from a ‘gay’ comment.
sandra // October 10, 2009 at 9:47 pm
definetely a low blow by her…i think she does regret it…..but her defense the judges have been mentioning all night what the papers are saying about the contestants……kandy rain john and edward for example…and i dont think he´s over confident at all.
why are they being so critical on him? best performance of the night.. on another note .i think cheryl defintely picked the wrong three finalists for her group.
Debx // October 10, 2009 at 9:48 pm
I haven’t been so angry at anyone’s publicly voiced attitude in years.
My only consolation is that so many other people are equally horrified at the bigoted and completely irrelevent comments voiced by Ms Minogue, who should know better.
Sexual discrimination is deemed as illegal as ageism and racism.
Would she consider picking on the same gifted singer because he has brown eyes and darker skin than her own?
I think not.
David // October 10, 2009 at 9:51 pm
I could have expected to hear this from Louis but I was so surprised to hear such a venomous comment from Danny. I don’t think there was any misinterpretation of her intent. It was completely out of line and certainly not an appropriate comment to make on such a show. Drama may be part of the show but Dannii has crossed the line, this is completely unprofessional.
Lilly // October 10, 2009 at 9:51 pm
SACK DANNI!
Sammi // October 10, 2009 at 9:52 pm
I agree, I think OFCOM will be inundated with complaints tonight, his sexuality has absolutely nothing to do with his performance. I’m not a Danyl fan, or wasn’t until his performance tonight. And the commnets the girls gave Kandy Rain were also a bit silly, just proves they are desperate for the press to be about them tomorrow!
Mark // October 10, 2009 at 9:55 pm
I’m so disgusted with her comments i have just complained to (viewerservices@itv.com) as the comments she made had no bearing on what he was doing which was singing, She needs to be sacked for this.
Maria // October 10, 2009 at 9:56 pm
/i agree that Danni Minogue’s comment was totally out of order, Danyl’s sexuality has nothing to do with the talent he has. Danni should apoligise.
Maria // October 10, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Fredrick, your an ignorant s**t.
nicky & mum // October 10, 2009 at 10:05 pm
it was disgraceful…. why do it? Danni should realise she is in a priviledged position… no-one should be subjected to this anytime, not alone on national tv
Jack Will // October 10, 2009 at 10:06 pm
She has a point though about why sing it about a girl when he’s actually gay (i know him and he is and really wouldn’t care about it being announced).
People are thinking that to say someone is gay is a huge deal – no it’s not at all. She is of the mind that it doesn’t matter if you are gay and that’s why she said it, she is surrounded by gay men all the time and i very much doubt that she would have a homophobic bone in her body.
The fact she spoke that out loud shows that she doesn’t think it’s bad to openly speak about the subject – and it’s not!
michele // October 10, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Like most of you i too find it disgusting.
I’ve complained to itv on their web site at
itv.comsupport@itv.com
feel free to take a few minutes to do so too.
Suz // October 10, 2009 at 10:13 pm
OMG how the hell was that homophobic christ you’d think you were all perfect taking the moral high ground complaining to ofcom and itv is totally taking things way to far my bisexual friend is sitting here outraged at all your comments , as soon as dannii said that the first words my friend said was ” exactly why did he feel he had to change the gender of the song if he is bisexual” and you know why he did, because he wanted or should i say simon wanted him to appear as the young good looking straight man in order to get the young female vote.
alannaonline // October 10, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Danyl may well be “out” to his friends and family and maybe his work collegues too, sure ” The Sun” might have outed him but we have to remember that he works with kids and he probably WASN’T “out” to them. Now they have his sexuality being discussed openly on a family show…
He is entitled to his privacy and Dannii was out of order to put that misplaces low comment in there.
lotti // October 10, 2009 at 10:17 pm
just in reference to whoever it was higher up that commented on the fact that it shouldnt matter if his pupils etc were watching as its a modern world.
Some parents can be well, disgusting, there are those out there that find something to complain about, and then refuse to have their pupils taught by that teacher, yes, even at primary level.
When a close friend started her 1st teaching job, before her 1st day parents complained that she was a newly qualified teacher and they wanted a more experienced teacher for the 6/7 year olds – they put in formal complaints before they even met her. I can imagine those types of comments making his future career in teaching have a few issues – this is assuming that he doesnt win, doesnt get a deal etc – but lets face it – he WILL have an album out next year if he wins X factor or not!
I have also complained to ofcom – not something i have ever felt the need to do before.
I think Danni meant what she said and knew exactly what she was saying. Dare say its jelously that hes not in her group.
alannaonline // October 10, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Suz,
“Why did he feel the need to change the gender of the song?”
Why do acts like Will Young and even Elton John change the genders of songs….??
X-Factor is a family show – imagine the confusion of kids who don’t actually get the whole concept of gay to hear a guy singing about another guy! It wouldn’t be wrong entirely but a bit much for a family show for parents to then be put in a spot to have to explain that Mr Johnson likes men as much as women etc…..
Get real! she was out of order! It was out of place! She was trying to make Danyl unappealling to the straight women and gay people for “bothering to change the song”….
come on now
twoforapound // October 10, 2009 at 10:23 pm
What a tit.
If asked to comment on his performance and she brings something like that intae it, she’s obviously been talking and bitching about it and wanted to stir it up.
I’d be furious if I was him as his sexuality has fuck all to do with his ability to sing and she has no right to bring it up.
How many times are people ‘outed’ on tv as beng straight?
Is it because he doesn’t fit a stereotype that there’s all this fucking gossip and speculation.
Dannii shouldnae be on X Factor anyway, she knows nothing about music. She should write some trashy column for Heat magazine.
Silly girl.
Jess // October 10, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Whether or not Danni meant that Danyl should or should not be ashamed, she should not of voiced it on a live television programme where the man she was talking to might not of wanted anyone to refer to his sexuality.
It doesn’t matter whether he is straight or not; it’s up to him how he allows others to know about it, and Danni shouldn’t say such a thing when Danyl would most likely get upset about it on a show he is trying to win.
Jack Will // October 10, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Maybe Will Young and Elton should. Maybe Danyl could lead the way…
Jack Will // October 10, 2009 at 10:29 pm
The confusion for kids, well their parents could always explain, why assume everyone is straight until they ‘decide’ not to be?
Suz // October 10, 2009 at 10:36 pm
At the end of the day im sure the girl will apologise tomorrow night she looked bit confused at simons reaction meaning she didnt actually realise what she had said but i still do not believe she was being homophobic in the slightest all this complaining to ofcom rubbish is a bit ott tbh and all this about the xfactor being a family show and kids being affected. I feel you are the ones being homophobic!!!! why do u feel the need to shield ur children from gay, bisexual comments ?????
glyphis // October 10, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Remove Danni Minogue from ITV.
She is no role model! Unacceptable, reprehensible, dirty tricks.
Where Anton du Beke gave an immediate apology, Danni Minogue repeated the slander!
danni hater // October 10, 2009 at 10:44 pm
what an idiot, ruined the show for me anf others…
Get her off the show and Cheryl she’s also useless bring back Sharon!!!
Suz2 // October 10, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Danni appeared to realise her mistake in ‘outing’ Danyl as soon as the words passed her lips., (I think the tabloids had the jump on her tho-let’s be realistic) Whilst I agree that her comment was entirely irrelevant and oh so cringeworthy, I don’t feel that her words were malicious or homophobic. But she did make my toes curl with embarrassment! “Did she just say what I think she said??”
Surely the talent of the performers should be the main focus tho??
A Smith // October 10, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Dannii may have signed her own death warrant on X Factor. It was a really cheap shot. Danyl’s sexualty has nothing to do with how he sings. Outing him on a family show is inappropriate. I have always liked Dannii I have no idea what she was thinking; however, I don’t think she realised the impact her words had – she still seemed smug after.
Lana // October 10, 2009 at 10:54 pm
I have never felt to write a complaint about anything i have seen on tv… except this, I am absolutely disgusted, how dare she bring his sexuality (from tabloid gossip) on a family show, i wasn’t even going to vote for danyl… i have now!!! She should be off for that, an apology is NOT good enough, he’s a teacher for god’s sake. He is a talented guy and that is what the show is about, NOT what he chooses to do in his personal life.
Jack Will // October 10, 2009 at 10:57 pm
A Smith, outing him on a family show?
You are more open to being called homophobic than she is.
And when it comes to being all about the song. Excellent, that means they won’t do the stories about their Dad dying, brother in prison, Mum a crack-whore with tacky ballads in the background then does it and ITV2 will just have them in singing lessons all week instead of a big brother style thing? I wish, but I think not!
H // October 10, 2009 at 10:57 pm
The comment is actually harassment and intimidation! Who is she to out someone – no better than the rest of the disrespectful press
I am saddened that she could be so thoughtless
He deserves to be cocky as he was fantastic, but actually all I sure was a genuinely nice guy with talent
Jack Will // October 10, 2009 at 11:03 pm
She did not out him. Go to KU bar in Soho, he’s already out guys (0;
twinkle // October 10, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Apparently it was a publicity stunt from the production company to help up the anti vs Strictly on BBC. The comment had been planned all week since Danyl gave his interview to The News International Media Group stating he was bisexual. (a plan that Danyl had agreed, to create his own publicity). The judges dicussed this and Danni agreed to say it, then simon would divert from the coment by giving a rave review and then it wouldn’t be referred to for the rest of the episode, with the hope that it will get people talking and get them to tune in tommorrow, and for the remainder of the series.
Lets see the stories in some of the papers tommorrow, the same papers owned by the News International Media Group (the same group who Danyl Johnson gave all his interviews to, stating he was bisexual) Win Win all around me thinks. He’s always been out as far as I know and is resident Karaoke DJ at Ku Bar (a rather nice gay bar in London)
Plus… Tommorrow 11th October is National Coming Out Day
Jack Will // October 10, 2009 at 11:06 pm
I’ll wait till tomorrow then, unless Dannii outs me (0:
prince // October 10, 2009 at 11:08 pm
I live in Reading and a friend actually knows Danyl quite well, he’s just told me this:
He has met Simon Cowell before – his mum had a vague connection to him and called in a favour to get Danny’s shitty boyband that he was in at the time a meeting with Cowell. The band were rubbish and he told them as much but he liked Danny, contacted him seperately and has been grooming him for X-Factor for about a year.
He is as gay as a daisy – all this bisexual nonsense in the papers is balls; he’s never had a girlfriend and has been with his current boyfriend for about 6 months.
Also, he’s not a proper teacher, he actually works in Gap in Reading. The teaching thing is a local after-school and summer holiday stage school for kids and he does some song dance stuff there.
Suz2 // October 10, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Haha- I love conspiracy theories- I do so hope it’s true!!! Love you twinkle!
d // October 10, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Instant dismissal is called for.
Disgusting and appalling behaviour.
Maura // October 10, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Dannii’s comment tells us a lot more about her than about Danyl. Shame on her! You’re right Danyl, you have no need to be ashamed.
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Sarah // October 10, 2009 at 11:12 pm
It’s actually really annoying me that’s she’s getting so much bad press now, what she said wasn’t even a homophobic comment.
She was simply commenting on what’s been all over the tabloids the past week; it’s what people have been talking about, so obviously they would mention it to get a reaction!
They did the same thing with the ex-strippers, and no one’s going crazy about that! And the comment wasn’t even negative – saying ‘maybe you shoudn’t have changed the gender reference’ is hardly the same as ‘you’re gay, gay is wrong’!
So if people are taking the mention of the simple fact that he might be gay as an insult, doesn’t that say something more about those people? Being gay isn’t something to be ashamed of, so I fail to see anything wrong with the comment.
Becca // October 10, 2009 at 11:12 pm
A grown man shouldn;t be reduced to tears for his sexuality they’re making the show so personal and it was uncalled for. Get Danni out
Sonic // October 10, 2009 at 11:16 pm
i actually had to replay it to see if i had misheard i was so outraged!! it was disgusting that she brought it up when there was absolutley no need and it was of no relevance!! i personally couldnt care less if he was straight,gay,bi or a UFO from pluto he is a brilliant singer and i wish him all the best
d // October 10, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Sarah – did you not see his reaction to the remark?
It was humilation and embarassment.
Jack Will // October 10, 2009 at 11:19 pm
BTW prince, i’m Danyls mate and that is utter balls, but good story!
Jess // October 10, 2009 at 11:19 pm
I believe Danni to be a nice girl but I was gobsmacked at her comment. I don’t honestly think she realises what she has said! Danyl’s sexuality has absolutely nothing to do with the show whatsoever. She really has put herself in hot water with that comment, it was out of order & it comes across as her wanting to let all the women out there know he might be gay or bisexual in order to put them off voting, which is ridiculous. He performed the best tonight & just got knocked back. In the long run though she’s done him a favour because people will back him even more not that he needs the sympathy vote he was brilliant & his sexuality is his own business.
tom // October 10, 2009 at 11:23 pm
chill out shes a nice girl and she made a comment that didnt turn out to be as funny as she thought – god im sick and tired of the everyones got to be sooooo pc – sometomes its ok to say what u think its called freedom of sppech
tom // October 10, 2009 at 11:24 pm
ps im gay – so if im not outraged – its probably not that bad – it was decriminalised a while ago after all
Jack Will // October 10, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Totally agree Tom, i think she’s brought gay rights forward, not being frightened to mention it.
tammy // October 10, 2009 at 11:27 pm
jayne, a pr for the production team said basically, this was all staged because of strictly crossing over tomorrow night and Danni drew the short straw..
she’ll get paid for saying it .
tomorrow, there will be interviews with her in the papers, and a big public apology.
louis was supposed to do it, but pussy’d out because of the issues surrounding his own sexuality…
although she is bi herself!
Sarah // October 10, 2009 at 11:28 pm
I doubt it was humiliation, but awkward maybe. I don’t think there was anything wrong with the comment itself, but it -was- a bit out of the blue; obviously, since everyone thought, ‘Oh my God, she’s saying he’s gay, what a homophobe!’ and went silent.
pete // October 10, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Well, it will be interesting to read the papers but it doesn’t make it right. If the rumours are untrue then I feel very sorry for Danyl, if they are true then silly him for being drawn into a politically correct contest between BBC and ITV and shame on the corporations for thinking this kind of “PC” battle is acceptable on peak time viewing. Wrong wrong wrong. Anyway, however secure Danni or Danyl are with their sexuality it should never have been mentioned as part of a talent show. I should imagine it has offended a lot of people. It has offended me and I am straight.
LC // October 10, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Wow! What a furore!
Danyl, you done smashed the show tonight…what a performance of a “woman” song…amazing. Plain and simple!
james sugar // October 10, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Whilst Danni’s comments were irrelavent (as are many comments from many of the judges) it was not homophobic. There was not anything derogatory or negative in what she said. Infact it was a factual statement, totally irrelavent but factual nonetheless. So all you guys quick to label her as homophobic need to take a lesson in english grammer.
tracey // October 10, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Do you not think that it’s amazing that someone in her position , could mark his reputation so easily.This a person who teaches young children, whom were obviously watching tonight. And without fault in my mind, the best performance of the night!
Rebecca // October 10, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Chill out people. She made one random comment which was not negative in anyway. She never said “Omg your gay that is wrong”. What’s the big kaffuffle all about. There were comments about the strippers ‘Kandy Rain’. Why not rant about them. People need to get a life instead of ranting about it. Antony cotton and Charlie COndu have tweeted on twitter that they are pro Danni and their gay. All you metrosexuals are complaining and the actual fact is all the gays are pro dannii. SO you aint got anything to rant about.
Jack Will // October 10, 2009 at 11:39 pm
So what if kids found out he was gay Tracey? That statement is pathetic and worse than Dannii’s.
Ralf // October 10, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Apologies are cheap and meaningless. Sack the totally ignorant and untalented bitch!
james sugar // October 10, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Bottom line is Danni’s comments are only offensive if Danyl is NOT gay.
Christie // October 10, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Danyl’s performance was – by far – the best one of the night… And yet all anyone can talk about? Is Dannii putting her foot in her mouth in such an appalling fashion.
I don’t honestly think that it was done entirely out of malice but for her then to repeat it?
Rikki too sang a woman’s song. He didn’t change the gender-reference either, so does that mean he’s gay too?
The backlash over this is going to be huge.
Sarah // October 10, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Danyl’s judge comments were off in more ways than one… Dannii was outrageous, but Louis’ comments were utter drivel too.
His comment about Danyl’s likeability made me lol hard, as he’s clearly the one least qualified to judge likeability when he waxes on and on about how he thinks people would like John and Edward. Louis has completely lost touch with reality with those two kids, the general feeling amongst the nations X Factor viewers is that they way too cocky, selfish and delluded about their level of talent. So, knowing all that Louis still goes on about how likeable they are? Louis doesn’t know the meaning of the word likeability, clearly.
Back to Dannii’s comments… I honestly think she doesn’t know how people work all that well, especially women. Usually when a guy is gay it spurs on the ladies to love them all the more, because a male love interest is less threatening than a female one. Look at John Barrowman, the ladies love him and that’s because there is no woman sharing his bed. A man is just not a threat to a woman’s vanity… in fact, I honestly think being gay can help male artists win over female admirers.
So clearly that game playing by Cheryl, Louis and Dannii is going to fail hard. I wish Danyl the best of luck, he has a talent and a passion which he showed tonight way surpassing any of the other acts… even lovely Stacey Solomon, who I am personally rooting for as she attends my college!
tracey // October 10, 2009 at 11:46 pm
‘kandy Rain’ aint got a standing on the talent of Danyl, hence, no time spent complaining about the girls performance! let’s face it, it was a nasty comment , coming from someone, that, does not show a nasty side! A bit of a shock, i think..
Rebecca // October 10, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Your all making it sound worse then it actually is. She was just saying that why did you change the lyrics to the song. She was trying to be supportive and nice saying that if your gay then don”t be shy about it because people will support you no matter what. It probably was random and not really necessary. But if he is gay then she was meaning that he should be gay and proud. Her sister Kylie has played so many times at the G.A.Y. Club and I bet Dannii has lots of gay friends so she is hardly ANTI Gay. He didn’t need to cry over it it just made him look pathetic.
alannaonline // October 10, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Her comments were not homophobic. At the end of the day, she has the audacity to bring up someones sexual preference in relation to a performance on a television talent contest…for no other reason than to belittle him and a) his choice of song wording b) to just highlight the issue to all the (no doubt) drooling women about to dial Danyl’s number.
At the end of the day, the commment was meant to HURT Danyl’s votes on the show one way or another.
I can’t believe some of you are so deluded that you will say she done it and it’s highlighted GAY RIGHTS!?! by not being afraid to talk about it.
Thats all well and good if it was a) her own sexuality she was bringing up b) said at an even half appropriate juncture but the fact of the matter is that it wasn’t.
If Dannii is bisexual herself then has she ever even considered singing about a woman instead of a man (or boy?).
She was out of line. She shouldn’t have even been CONCERNING herself with what his choice of song meant against his sexuality never mind mentioning it! The fact the audience immediately boo’ed her and the reaction of other people….yes gay people too because (Shock, horror) not every gay or bisexual person is willing to just let a dirty trick like that slip under the radar because Dannii’s publicist realised long ago that the only place her ‘career’ would have any life would be as a ‘gay icon’ so not every gay person will let St Dannii away with it.
In a competition setting it was wrong, on a professional level it was wrong and on a personal level it was wrong! She was wrong!
james sugar // October 10, 2009 at 11:50 pm
I think Daryl needs to clear the mess and admit if he is gay or not. If he is, then Danni is right to be baffled as to why he changed the gender reference. And if he isn’t gay, well then that is out of order of Danni to tarnish his reputation and is going to have to beef up his masculinity to avoid being called gay in the media in future.
Lesley // October 10, 2009 at 11:51 pm
I like Dannii but tonight I just wanted to slap her. How completely inappropriate it was to out Danyl to all the viewers, it’s up to him to bring that up, when and how he wants. I’ve now idea what got into her stupid head really. She should know better, the gay community has been instrumental in putting her and her sister on the map. All that said, I’m not sure if people all over-reacting asking for her to be sacked. Would someone be sacked in an office for outing a colleague? Don’t think so, it happens all the time and there’s no repercussions for office bitching I’m telling you, we have to just put up and shut up :$ I have to wonder whether people are more motivated to vent because Dannii’s brought up the gay issue on a ‘family’ show.
tracey // October 10, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Jack Will, not saying there is anything wrong with Danyl being gay, my best friend is gay! just taught , it was uncalled for , bringing it up like that, live,like the he had done a bad thing, it just pissed me off..thats all..
Rebecca // October 10, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Look at smarmy Jonathan Ross he is a culprit. He said nasty things on the radio and yet he still gets comissioned a new series. Now that is wrong and he deserved to off been sacked. Whereas Dannii has done nothing wrong it is just people who take someone elses comments and twist it to make it look like they have done something bad. There are people out on the streets getting stabbed each day so why not go and rant to Gordon Brown about him not reducing street crime or there not being enough police on the streets.
Acky // October 10, 2009 at 11:57 pm
agree, she was out of line, by the way she did as well couple of time last year to Alexandra making stupid allegations, Sharon left the show for her and now we know why, Dannii doesn’t deserve to be in the show anymore I thing she should be kicked out
alannaonline // October 10, 2009 at 11:57 pm
hold on a minute James Sugar! Why should Danyl NEED to say anything regarding his sexuality because Dannii has made a mess of things. It’s her mess. Dannii doesn’t have the right to be baffled about anything with regard to any gender reference. Does Dannii sit puzzling why other famous gay singers don’t change the genders in songs? I dont think so do you? What Dannii did was to take a small comment Danyl made to a tabloid sniffer dog that he wouldn’t rule out someone he liked because of their gender! He didn’t exactly announce in the media he is bisexual but like a lot of people he probably thought it would be best to save any kiss and tell stories….to keep his life private….what she did was to take that comment and to announce it live on tele to millions of people and try to make it about a lyric!!!! She was out of order!
Mags Johnson // October 11, 2009 at 12:01 am
I totally agree! This competition is about singing. I don’t care whether he is straight, bi or gay, it’s about his singing not his sexual preference!
What gives Danni Minogue the right to bring that up? She should have been commenting on his performance not on the song he sung. In my opinion, Danni’s claim to fame is her sister Kylie. I don’t know why she’s been made a judge on Xfactor if I’m honest!!
James // October 11, 2009 at 12:02 am
Surely some people are missing the point. Its not what she was said but the way she said it, the language she used. ‘Rumours in the paper etc’ suggest something that is not known, or with our tabloid culture that someone is hiding something. To me, watching it, not having watched any of xfactor before, it did seem almost an attack, almost like she was suggesting he was hiding something. Of course looking into the story this is not the case, though ‘m guessing thier our loads of people who don’t follow every tiny thing about X-Factor. For me its nothing to do whether he is bi-sexual, its that Dannii made it seem to people that he is hiding his sexuality, or he is ashamed of it, which he clearly isn’t.
Dannii could have phrased it so many different way for it too sound encouraging, but she didn’t.
james sugar // October 11, 2009 at 12:04 am
I don’t think she was out of order on any sense other than it was irrelavent. But if you look at the picture, part and parcel of being a pop star is having to deal with the media and having your personal life on show, so excuse the pun, but its best to be straight from the start!
wendy // October 11, 2009 at 12:05 am
Attention X Factor Viewers:
Healthy to see how a reality/entertainment TV show can kick off a massive debate on social issues…….but from a gay man’s perspective I can see what Danni was trying to do was an attempt to be helpful to the gay rights cause (something her and sister Kylie are big supporters of).
Pressure in the music industry to play ’straight’ to win the female market is still a massive issue especially in America. So while Simon choose a Diana Ross classic hit which Danyl nailed, he most likely ‘advised’ Danyl to change the gender reference at the song’s start from ‘guy’ to ‘girl’ when it could of easily have been left in originally form. Having him change the song’s lyrics is only a reflection of how society still can judge those not in the ’straight’ community and Danni was raising the flag on this concern – not witch hunting Danyl’s sexuality in public as most of you are believing is the case.
Danyl regularly for the last 3 years has hosted the weekly kareoke night at a famous gay bar in the heart of Soho called Ku Bar. In fact the bar is hosting special parties with Danyl’s friends and fans each Saturday night in support of his bid to win the show. If you are in London, you could pop down to give your support in person.
Hope this helps give some perspective to what seems to have made Danni appear to make unforgivable remarks on live national TV.
tracey // October 11, 2009 at 12:07 am
James , that is exactly what i think. To me , she made him seem ashamed, and for what…
tony // October 11, 2009 at 12:09 am
People need to get off their high horse and actually understand what Danni was trying to say she was absolutely right. When I heard he was singing this song I thought how is he going to sing the line “You’re the best man I’ve ever known” But he changed it to the best love. Danni was actually saying if the rumours are right he didn’t need to change it. It is Simon who is the bigot for making him change the lyric if we are truly an equal society Danyl had the right to sing the best man I’ve ever known. But we are not so Danyl has to disguise who he might actually be singing neutrally. There probably would have been outrage if he sang best man on a national show. It’s not Dannii whose the bigot its television for not letting him express his true sexuality.
Trev // October 11, 2009 at 12:09 am
Sorry Lesley , but in the workplace thats sexual harrassment and IS a sackable offence, Danni might escape but she has put her own neck on the chopping block
Jgriggs // October 11, 2009 at 12:10 am
Unless I’ve missed the point of what being bi-sexual means, her comment was pointless. If he’s bi-sexual why can’t he change the gender reference to suit a woman? He was obviously aghast as to why she was making such a remark, primarily because it had nothing to do with his actual performance. Perhaps he likes women slightly more than men and therefore chose to change the gender reference, what has it got to do with dannii? I too would be shocked that people were making assumptions that being bi-sexual meant you were gay and therefore should be singing songs about men.
Amy // October 11, 2009 at 12:13 am
At what point did she have a go at his sexuality???? she merely said he didn’t need to change the gender of the song. Why can’t men sing to men or women to women if they want. As its been said, his sexuality is well and truly out in the open so she hardly outed him and like everything this is being blown out of proportion and giving people something to complain to ofcom about.
case // October 11, 2009 at 12:17 am
what planet are u living on! it was a huge dig on his behalf, listen, she wasn’t being king to his sexuality .. she was making a statement, possibly, he was the best performer…
Catherine // October 11, 2009 at 12:21 am
Who is Dannii anyway… a PATHETIC Kylie WANNA-BE that is way past her 15 minutes so WHY is she on X-factor anyway?
Rebecca // October 11, 2009 at 12:24 am
It’s Danyl who is at fault. He told NOTW he was bi. So if he comes out as Bi then he is obviously not bothered with people knowng that he likes men as well. So Dannii was just bringing that up and trying to support him. He told NOTW fact a few weeks ago. FACT he is now milking it for symphathy. He could of just said yes I’m gay or I’m bi and proud! But all he did was cry.
Shazzio // October 11, 2009 at 12:25 am
You know what? This isn’t about homophobia or being gay… frankly who cares?
Its about the fact a damned talented guy had a comment made referring to his sexual orientation when it is TOTALLY IRRELEVANT on a live family show. It was probably stressful enough performing tonight without pathetic comments like that being thrown by a stupid and thoughtless judge who should know better. And while we’re at it, with a talent for performing like that its okay to be cocky and arrogant. Robbie Williams made a fortune out of it!
The only comments made should have been performance related. The gender of the song really doesn’t matter. Dannii knew full well what she was saying, she repeated it for god’s sake!
Frankly Dannii should put in some green contacts because she had a serious case of the green-eyed-monster this evening. Kandy Rain were strippers and would look bloody ridiculous in pretty little dresses. The whole point of them is about sex appeal!
Grrrr never has XFactor incensed me so much!!
Jess // October 11, 2009 at 12:26 am
Even if Danni did say it to highlight that fact that he should be proud to be gay or bisexual thats not the point. She should have realised the backlash this would create. I knew it as soon as the words were out of her mouth. As for the person who thinks this is all staged, I can tell you for a fact thats utter rubbish. My friend has known Simon Cowell for years and I can tell you he is livid at Danni, the whole thing is genuine & not some publicity stunt.
Rebecca // October 11, 2009 at 12:27 am
TONY IS SPOT ON. IF ALL YOU RANTERS ARE PRO GAY THEN WHY ARE YOU GETTING SO HET UP ABOUT DANNI’S COMMENTS. SHE HAS PLAYED AT G.A.Y. AND SO HAS KYLIE MILLIONS OF TIMES. SHE ISN’T ANTI GAY SHE NEVER SAID I HATE GAYS. IT’S PEOPLE REACTING LIKE THIS AND THE BLOODY MEDIA THAT CAUSE AS BIG HU HAR. GET A LIFEEEEEEEE
tim // October 11, 2009 at 12:32 am
ANOTHER X-FACTOR SET-UP. SIMON REPLIED TO QUICKLY FOR IT TO BE REAL.
FAKE
FAKE
FAKE
SHE’LL GET PAID ALOT FOR THAT ONE!
Jon // October 11, 2009 at 12:32 am
Look, this isn’t about whether Dannii is anti-gay, or whether she’s pro-gay, or whether she was trying to make him feel ashamed. It was just a stupid thing to do.
Firstly, she shouldn’t have commented on something that had NOTHING to do with his performance (which was terrific, by the way). And before people say, “Oh, but they commented on stories about Kandy Rain and John and Edward” – I don’t think they should have done that, either. If we’re all going to continue to pretend that the X Factor is a talent show, can’t the judges stick to talking about singing? So why Dannii was bringing the issue up (I didn’t even notice he’d changed the lyrics, and neither did the people I was watching it with!) at all?
Secondly, whatever her intentions, and whatever her opinions, Danyl was clearly upset, the audience were upset…inadvertently or not, she affected people due to what she said and the way in which she expressed herself. It probably was just a gaffe with no malicious intent – if so, what’s the problem with apologising? If real people in the real world accidentally offend someone, they apologise. Same rules should apply.
Thirdly…well, that’s it, I think. She shouldn’t have raised the issue, and she should have realised the effect it was going to have. If she made a mistake, fair enough. She should hold her hands up, admit it, and everyone will move on.
Rebecca // October 11, 2009 at 12:36 am
“My friend has known Simon Cowell for years and I can tell you he is livid at Danni, the whole thing is genuine & not some publicity stunt.”
Dannii could equally turn round and say I’m livid at simon for changing the lyrics to refer to a woman instead of a man, That shows that Simon is being ignorant to the fact that not all malle singers are straight and so why should he not sing about men. Now that would get gay peoples back up and rightly so.
case // October 11, 2009 at 12:37 am
U get a life Rebecca! block caps! come on! it’s simple, Danyl is one of the best in the finals, and , not one of her guys.. she tried to put a spanner in the works.. did it work?
Anthony // October 11, 2009 at 12:41 am
Shut up Rebecca, for one no need to type in capitals just to get your point across because it wasnt worth reading. Danni knew what she said and its shameful. Her sister has one of the biggest gay followings going. If the papers are true then he maybe bisexual so he can sing the song referencing whatever gender he chooses making her point totally irrelevant. Danni is not as attractive as Cheryl and has little to no talent and therefore probably feels to say outrageous comments like this to gain the little spotlight she so heavily craves. Hope she does get alot of stick for her comments, she deserves it.
Anna // October 11, 2009 at 12:47 am
I was totally shocked when I heard Dannii say that to Danyl. It was well out of order. And if it was a mistake then why did she repeat herself afterwards to make sure people heard her correctly
Jess // October 11, 2009 at 12:56 am
Gay men have sung songs to women for years, gay men have performed ballads to women for years, gay male ballet dancers have danced with women for years come on Rebecca, this is creativity. These days the artist can choose how they want to present the lyrics look at all the different ways Shakespearean plays are presented. The point is Danni made a big mistake this time, I’m not being judgemental, I like Danni, but she hurt Danyl at a time when he should have been praised for an excellent performance. Expect a formal apology.
lorna // October 11, 2009 at 1:02 am
Oh here we go, a bunch of idiots coming to slate Dannii… whatever. Danyl kept himself in the papers for weeks with his smut.
James Riley // October 11, 2009 at 1:06 am
Get her off the show. I am disgusted. It is an outrage… that poor guy was gutted. What is his sexuality to do with his performance
Rebecca // October 11, 2009 at 1:12 am
Sorry for the block capitals. All Dannii was saying is that we should be supporting Bi and Gay’s. If your BI or GAY then you should be proud and stand up for yourself. If everyone on here is pro Gay, which everyone seems to be then why not rant at Simon for requesting that the lyrics should be changed and that he should sing the song refering to a woman. Simon andwell the media need to realise that it is the 21st century and that not every popstar is straight. So Simon was wrong to suggest the lyric change. Dannii was merley pointing this out and that if it is true and that he likes men as well as women then why did he have to change the lyric and not kept it the way it originally was. Society is at fault and that more gay or bi people should be able to be proud and not be embarassed or whatever because they have rights too and they have nothing to be ashamed of. So it is the media and society at fault not Dannii. If your all pro gay. then you should be supporting dannii for bringing this up. She is pro gay too and her comments is true be gay and proud. And that you should be able to sing about men or women regardless of your gender.
Jgriggs // October 11, 2009 at 1:17 am
What smut? If he wished to out himself or discuss his sexuality that’s his choice, it wasn’t dannii’s place to mention his sexuality or the gender reference, it made no difference to the fantastic performance he gave. Why she couldn’t just comment on his performance is the issue here. Perhaps because, technically, (as a performing arts lecturer myself) she’s a very weak singer and judging people based upon their ability to sing technically would be hypocritical.
Dean // October 11, 2009 at 1:20 am
Danni needs to be replaced with will young
Jgriggs // October 11, 2009 at 1:23 am
But rebecca, it had no impact on his performance so why was it relevent? If he likes men and women why couldn’t he change it to be about a woman? Do you know for certain cowell was the one who made him change it?
paul // October 11, 2009 at 1:27 am
Will Young???? Why????
Killian // October 11, 2009 at 2:01 am
It was just a poor choice of words on Dannii’s part. I think she meant it in a positive light, as if to challenge the papers but her words became jumbled up and ended up sounding wrong. She’s not a bitch and DEFITNELY not homophobic. As someone said before, Kylie is a gay icon and she herself as performed at G-A-Y on countless occasions and appreciates her gay and bisexual fans.
And whether you like it or not, Dannii did have a valid point. If Danyl is openly bisexual, why should he have to hide it? Just because he’s on The X Factor? The show made him change the lyrics because the TXF is a Saturday night family show and a contestant saying they’re gay/bi right there to the voting public is some kind of taboo – which is entirely ridiculous.
And what is wrong with his students/students’ families knowing that he’s bisexual? Are they so ignorant that they’d sooner have their children homeschooled than be taught by a bisexual man/woman? That’s just plain mean.
I respect Danyl a LOT for saying “I’m not ashamed”. Fair play to him, I applaud him! A very cool man. I don’t get the “cockiness” comments either. I can’t see it. I can only see confidence TBH. I wish him luck and I’m pretty sure we’ll be seeing him next week. He gave a great performance. (That last note was AWESOME!)
Rob // October 11, 2009 at 2:16 am
I cant believe that anyone thinks that she did not mean what she said and that it was just a harmless comment. Simon knew straight away that she was playing games and trying to undermine him. It was a cheap shot totally unnecessary, she thinks she’s in with a chance this year and wants competition out of the way. Very sad, disappointing that she has to stoop so low, but she has made a fool of her self.
TRUDI // October 11, 2009 at 2:50 am
I sat there totally shocked ..after hearing her comment..how dare she make it so personal,he was being judged on his performance…….it has absolutely nothing at all with anyone else…he gave a fantastic go at it..although i was a little ..oh not this song again …it has been used in this new show quite a few times…. i wish him all the luck in the world ..we could make a few comment about Danni but we dont ………………..
willow // October 11, 2009 at 3:08 am
i think she should leave now, she said alot of nasty comments, she reduced that man to tears for being gay. she brought a nasty vibe to a really enjoyable show. i thought this was the 21st century. i really never understood the point of her, shes only famous because her sister has a horses face.
Christine // October 11, 2009 at 3:09 am
Danni’s comment was not only un-called for, it was a unjustified “strategic” move… She is obviously striking Danyl because she knows that he is a threat, as his talent is in a league of its own! The right thing to do is for her to apologize in front of TV on LIVE AIR, just as she demeaned him on TV and LIVE AIR! Kudos for Simon to back Danyl like he did, and I commend Danyl for standing up and saying, “I’m not ashamed!”
willow // October 11, 2009 at 3:22 am
i think she had too much to drink and took it out on danyl for being bi
Boymitch // October 11, 2009 at 5:39 am
I used to adore Dannii Minogue, but her comment was fucking out of line, that bitch can go die in a fire.
It is NO ONE’S BUSINESS what his sexuality is and for her to try and put people against him is unprofessional. Fuck her, seriously.
maggie // October 11, 2009 at 6:01 am
danni’s comments disgust me. Maybe she’d like to make a comment on Stephen Gately on tonights show!?
Hopefully she wont be there
Talk about OUT OUT OUT!
Tom from Bath // October 11, 2009 at 7:09 am
to be honest with you I was disgusted with Cheryl and Danni last night. Danni’s comments towards Daniel were a disgrace, my two boys love the show but all they want to talk about it Danni’s stupid, stupid comments. Why couldn’t she just say “that was brilliant”. He is head and shoulders above the rest and as a 100% straight male I do not care about his sexuallity. She should be sacked or at the very least made to apologise. STUPID STUPID woman.
Bel // October 11, 2009 at 8:19 am
Am so so pleased to see people are as outraged as me. I have always liked Dannii but she has totally plummeted in my opinion and shown what a really cruel person she is underneath that smiley, sweet facade. Hope she is made at the very least to apologise on live TV, so that she gets to feel just a bit of the hurt she heaped on poor Danyl.
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Suz // October 11, 2009 at 9:01 am
This just gets even more silly. The guy made money by talking about his sexuality for gods sake so how the hell was he hurt, devastated etc by dannii’s comments? I actually think Dannii was having more of a go at cowell than danyl tbh she kept looking at simon when she said it. Yeah it wasnt relevant to the way he sang but its being blown way out of proportion by some people.
Paul // October 11, 2009 at 10:29 am
Just because Danyl spoke about his sexuality to a paper doesn’t mean that it should be used in such a catty comment during the live show. It had no relevance to his performance.
Sarah // October 11, 2009 at 11:15 am
And may I add that he obviously didn’t just change the gender reference out of necessity, since there were other acts, in that night’s show even, who didn’t; like Rikki Loney who sang Back to Black.
Sarah // October 11, 2009 at 11:22 am
And what’s with all this ‘protecting the children’ crap?! We’re not living in the stone age; most of them will already know about gay people, and those who don’t; so what? Why would they need to be protected? There’s nothing wrong with being gay, it’s not something children should be shielded from.
And saying she tried to out him to get people to turn against him – obviously not, it’s been all over the tabloids, he talked to the press himself about it, that’s why she commented on it in the first place.
Jgriggs // October 11, 2009 at 11:52 am
But what did it have to do with his performance? He shouldn’t be made to defend himself to dannii or anyone else on live television. Perhaps he spoke to the press to avoid some kiss and tell story from emerging in the middle of his success. The point here is that it held no relevence to his performance and dannii was out of line. If you watch it again she kind of pauses as if expecting danyl to confirm what she was pointing out was true. When she see’s his reaction you can tell she realises and tries to dig herself out. All it would have taken was a quick appology instead of trying to justify her
comment. Seen as they’re meant to be judges on a singing contest none of them should really be quoting, or indeed referring to, what’s been published in the tabloids.
tari1uk // October 11, 2009 at 11:53 am
Have to agree with a lot of the comments here. I don’t believe that Danni meant any malice with the comments she made, but she must have realised how wholly unprofessional she sounded, and to repeat it instead of trying to explain her remarks when Simon challenged her, shows a complete lack of respect for Danyl who did an amazing performance of “I’m Telling You”
Danni, more than anyone else, should remember that sexual orientation should have NO bearing on a performance, no matter if the contestant has admitted it to the papers or not. There really was no need for her to bring that into her critque. I hope she apologises for the remarks that she made, regardless of whether they were taken out of context or not!
Dan // October 11, 2009 at 12:55 pm
For goodness sake anyone who knows Dannii and observes what a gentle and sweet soul she is will realise that she didn’t mean any harm here!
Making out that Dannii is homophobic is absolutely stupid. She is surrounded by gay men and has lots of gay friends. What an ignorant thing for anything to therefore say!!!
I am sure Dannii was just trying to say BE YOURSELF DANYL as the press have made such an issue about his sexuality like it is some sort of a negative thing.
Lets remember here Danyl started all the talk and questioning about his sexuality so if he didn’t want it to be a topic of debate DON’T start talking about it in the first place!!!
Dan // October 11, 2009 at 1:00 pm
X Factor Statement: Danyl Johnson
“Dannii made a joke about the lyrics of Danyl’s song, referencing a recent newspaper interview he has given about his private life. She spoke to Danyl straight after the show, explained what she was talking about and he wasn’t offended in the slightest. Dannii is mortified if her comments have been misinterpreted as she has always been hugely supportive of the gay and bi-sexual community for her entire career.”
Sarah // October 11, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Of course it wasn’t out of line. It’s being made into such a big deal, when it really isn’t. How often do the judges talk about things that haven’t got anything to do with a performance? So the fact that a comment about sexual orientation is being made into such a big deal, like it was an insult or something, obviously shows that the people who are saying ‘it’s got nothing to do with his performance, who cares?’ are the people who care themselves. And it’s been made quite clear by many gay people that even they found nothing wrong with the comment, so why should anyone else?
Beki // October 11, 2009 at 1:25 pm
It’s disgusting what she said, what’s it got to do with her? and who does she think she is to say that to him?
she should be thrown off the show for that!
footballcentre // October 11, 2009 at 1:32 pm
They should get rid of Dannii as lets face it the “experience” she has in singing is off the back of her considerably more talented sister and what she said was terrible.
lydia keary // October 11, 2009 at 2:23 pm
i think she was completly out of order bless him the first night and he had to deal with that it was complelty un called for who cares about if hes bi or not in this day and age , as far as i can see hes a teacher a gorgous one with an amazing voice and i hope there are consequences for danni x
Ron // October 11, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Oh please!!! Dannii was not joking… she tried to bring Danyl down with a cheap shot cos she could not find any faults in his vocals. Unfortunately she didn’t think it through properly and the result is she came off looking like the bully.
I’m sorry, but the fact of the matter is whether Danyl has said anything about his sexuality or not, Danni being a seasoned public figure should’ve known better not to pick on someone for their sexuality.
This debate is not about whether Dannii is homophobic…cos she clearly is not. This debate is whether she was wrong in making her comments. And the fact is her critique made a reference to Danyl’s sexuality, and I fail to see how Danyl’s sexuality has anything to do with his performance.
In short, it is appalling and revolting that she has swooped so low to try and bring down Danyl. At least her PR agent had enough sense to advise her to make a quick apology for her actions. Hopefully this will deter the other judges from making similar comments in the future.
April // October 11, 2009 at 11:12 pm
It was not a Joke. It was crude and rude. I don’t care if she says Danyl is ok with it. It is not appropriate at all no matter what. This is a family show and to call someone out on their sexuality is not appropriate.
I am very concerned that the two women judges Danni and Cheryl are making moralistic judgments about the girl singer act Ms. Frank and the one women judge Dani inappropriately brought up one of the male singers Danyl Johnson’ bi-sexuality after he sang a wonderful song from the Dream Girls score. Dani was supposed to comment on his Danyl Johnson’s performance no make a big deal out of what she heard in the newspapers about the man’s bisexuality. What is the big deal? She was shaming him and making him wrong. It was very hetero-sexist and homophobic and has no place in this competition. There is a wide axis of different loving beyond the heterosexual format.
Those moralistic comments were inappropriate and discriminatory – plus it comes off as racist. Who cares who one has slept with or is loving in their lives (consenting adults of course). What does that have to do with their singing? The two women judges are swaying the audience with their moralist and bigoted Puritanical opinions. This is not cool. What a sticky wicket they have started here. They owe them an apology and also they need to stop moralizing to the contestants. Stick to judging what is important, singer and they stage presence etc.
Sincerely,
April
USA
Jack Will // October 12, 2009 at 7:33 pm
A FAMILY SHOW?!? – there are gay people in families you know, the people who keep on saying that are extremely homophobic.
She wasn’t shaming him either, he is a gay/bi guy and doesn’t care about what people say. I know him!
I think it’s great she felt able to talk openly about his bi-sexuality and the change of lyrics. Even a joke about it is cool because most gay people have a sense of humour. That’s why we don’t mind being called, gay, queer, etc.
Jamaicafest // October 13, 2009 at 1:28 am
Comments about Danyl’s sexuality were uncalled for.
Blondie // October 21, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Please stop digging Danni in the ribs!! Do you all REALLY think this girl that comes from the Minogue sister hood whom Kylee is a strong GAY supporter would really say or do anything to harm this man´s chances in a competition.?? He is the one that came forward with the info, why does she get the blame it makes me sick, JS UK