Established vocalist alan, who surprised many by auditioning for China's version of "The X-Factor", was eliminated from the singing competition, failing to make it into the show's top 12.
alan had advanced into the top 24 round of the competition, reaching the "judge's houses" part of the competition. Each judge chose 6 competitor for their respective categories - female solo, male solo, groups and 25+ years-old solo - and had to narrow their choices down to 3 for the final part of the series.
Lo Ta Yu, a Taiwanese singer, was the judge in charge of the female solos. After alan sung the song "Feng Huang", the judge determined that her ability to hit high notes was unsatisfactory. This, combined with his belief that she wasn't suited to the competition, led to eliminate her from the competition.
While the part of alan's performance that was aired for the program showed little ability to hit high notes, additional footage showed the singer's trademark, soaring vocals being hit with grace and ease. Her strong voice and audience recognition made her elimination a controversial decision.
According to a report from the Chinese media portal QQ, it is rumored that strife between alan and the crew could have played a role in the singer's elimination. alan was reportedly asked to wear an outfit by the show's stylist, but refused, choosing her own clothes that fit her established image. She is also said to have argued with the camera crew to change the angle she was shot at, prompting an argument between the two.
The show's organizers have been accused of eliminating other established artists due to their refusal to sign binding contracts, though these claims have been denied. In regards to complaints that singers with strong voices have been eliminated, the organizers have stated that the program isn't necessarily about who has the best voice, but rather who has the most potential to be a star.
So sad. alan is one of the best singers in the world.
