{"id":8688,"date":"2025-10-05T20:43:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T20:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freedby.com\/?p=8688"},"modified":"2025-10-05T20:43:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T20:43:02","slug":"menn-on-poinnt-turn-it-up-for-our-judges-the-x-factor-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freedby.com\/?p=8688","title":{"rendered":"Menn on Poinnt Turn It Up for our Judges | The X Factor UK!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Audition: “Turn It Up” and World Domination \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded<\/h2>\n

Menn on Poinnt\u2014comprising friends Reggie and Bollie, who were originally from Ghana but resided in the UK\u2014walked onto the stage of The X Factor UK<\/i> Series 12 (2015) with an energy that was immediately palpable. Before their performance, they boldly declared their ambition was “world domination”, though they joked they would “settle for a place at Boot Camp for now”. This confident, larger-than-life introduction set the stage for an audition unlike any other that year.<\/p>\n

The judging panel for the 2015 series consisted of Simon Cowell<\/b>, Rita Ora<\/b>, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini<\/b> (often credited as simply Cheryl), and Nick Grimshaw<\/b>. The duo chose to perform an original song<\/b> titled “Turn It Up”<\/b>. This choice was a major risk on The X Factor<\/i>, where contestants typically perform well-known covers. However, it was this originality that made their audition so memorable.<\/p>\n

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The Performance: An Explosion of Energy \ud83d\udca5<\/h2>\n

The moment the music started, Menn on Poinnt delivered on their promise to “turn the energy up!”. Their performance was a bombastic<\/b> mix of high-energy Afrobeats, pop, and dance hall, often described as having a Sean Paul-a-like<\/b> sound. It was more of a party than a typical audition, focusing heavily on rhythm, vibrant dance moves, and catchy, call-and-response vocals. The duo lacked the technical vocal finesse of traditional X Factor<\/i> singers, but they made up for it with their “boundless energy”<\/b> and infectious charisma.<\/p>\n

The effect on the room was immediate and dramatic:<\/p>\n

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  • The audience<\/b> started cheering, clapping, and “bouncing”.<\/li>\n
  • Judge Rita Ora<\/b> was particularly enthusiastic, getting visibly into the performance and moving along to the beat.<\/li>\n
  • Even the notoriously stoic Simon Cowell<\/b> couldn’t deny the effect of their performance, though he initially looked “dumbfounded”.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The performance completely broke the usual tension of the audition room, turning it into a genuine, spontaneous party. \ud83e\udd73<\/p>\n

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    The Judges\u2019 Verdict: “Completely Nuts” But Brilliant \ud83d\udc4f<\/h2>\n

    After the crowd’s “rapturous reception,” the judges were quick to deliver their praise, focusing on the sheer entertainment value of the duo.<\/p>\n

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    • Cheryl Fernandez-Versini<\/b> found their energy “infectious”<\/b>.<\/li>\n
    • Nick Grimshaw<\/b> noted that the positive feeling in the room was undeniable, saying, “not only was it good, people were bouncing in here”<\/b>.<\/li>\n
    • Simon Cowell<\/b> was perhaps the most surprised and offered a mix of playful critique and genuine support. He called them “completely nuts”<\/b> but admitted they were “really funny,” comparing their dynamic to the animated duo Beavis and Butthead. Cowell concluded with a memorable, optimistic statement: “With you it is always going to be a sunny day”<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Ultimately, the judges loved their unique style and undeniable stage presence, resulting in four yeses<\/b> and sending Menn on Poinnt straight through to the Boot Camp stage.<\/p>\n

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      The Legacy: From Audition Duo to Finalists \ud83c\udfc6<\/h2>\n

      Menn on Poinnt’s journey did not stop at the audition room. They were placed in the Groups<\/b> category and mentored by Cheryl Fernandez-Versini<\/b>. Before the Live Shows, they changed their name to Reggie ‘N’ Bollie<\/b>.<\/p>\n

      Their consistent, high-energy, and fun performances resonated deeply with the public, who voted for them week after week, despite constant debate over their vocal technicality versus their pure entertainment factor.<\/p>\n

      Their popularity skyrocketed, leading to one of the most surprising final results in X Factor<\/i> history:<\/p>\n

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      • Reggie ‘N’ Bollie made it all the way to the Grand Final<\/b>.<\/li>\n
      • They finished as the Runner-Up<\/b> of the entire 2015 series, only beaten by the eventual winner, Louisa Johnson.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Their initial audition with “Turn It Up” defined their entire time on the show, setting the precedent for their fun, feel-good, and bombastic style that captured the imagination of millions and transformed them from an ambitious duo from Ghana into one of The X Factor’s<\/i> most successful and entertaining acts. Their audition video remains a huge fan favorite, a testament to the power of pure, unapologetic entertainment. \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n