Nofo Lameko audition - The X Factor NZ

[@ticketdance]

He's definitely committed, the fooling around part is because of his nerves, polynesian's laugh when they are nervous. His playing and singing proves he's committed.

[@jessewills7441]

"i just came back because it's here." and how good is Nofo? such a good voice

[@amathest62]

Stan, If my memory serves me, you were the same laughing and joking around but focused on your goal 'to win'. You were amazing and that's why you won. He knows what he has to do to win. I can see he has certain standards and I don't even know him. Sad that your comment Was so harsh. This guy is amazing and possibly shy. You of all people should know that some people hide behind there smile 'as he', it's away of releasing nerves. It's not easy pro forming in front of thousands. Stan, your a judge on this programme, but we are also judges and thousands are watching you to. I held a lot of respect for you but this time you've dropped a notch or 3.

[@miSSaweSumneSSxo]

You are correct, Stan still jokes around, he said himself hes a clown. What you have to remember is these types of shows are heavily edited and staged plus the producers expect the judges to be harsh coz it makes for what they call "entertainment". I was at a couple of the the nz xf live auditions and also the live bootcamp shows and what they are showing on TV now are not what was happening at the live shows...plus like I said it's heavily edited. I'm unimpressed with the way they are presenting these live auditions on TV. I'm sure Stan wants whats best for Nofo and to take it seriously coz perhaps it will make his rise to stardom a lot easier. Stan suffered a lot of negativity showing his personality and perhaps he wants Nofo to avoid heading down that road. Oh and Stan only won idol coz the Australian public voted not becoz he had the best voice. Essentially these shows are about who wants to spend money to vote which is sad. The judges are there to collectively choose a variety of artists and mentor their respective categorys. (and shuush dont tell but Stan gets the girls category anyway, Natalia gets the boys)

[@perferstrategy]

Boys I agree with both of your comments it made me see more than what it is. Yeah its totally all just shows. But one Thing I'm going to mention to Stan is that, hes not even that great I dont really get into his music just sounds like rehashing pop from 2000 or 1990's. Then again im into Rocky sounds. I just hope people dont look at Stan and make him the king of Pop.

[@brianngaia7106]

man this boy can sing , the best Ive seen in a long time . Don't change for anyone man you can win this goodluck bro

[@Tru2thablu]

Really? Your in aotearoa Stan, you of all people should know that we have a certain sense of humour that only new Zealanders get. When he had to perform, he performed. Just because he jokes around doesn't make him any less a performer. The one person I thought would never degrade an artists integrity was you Stan.

[@pedgeman]

I remember when Stan auditioned in Australia and he was laughing and carrying on very similar and now hes telling someone else you can't do that and be taken seriously. Get real Stan, the guys got talent and he was just nervous

[@oceaannepe3629]

I play this song everyday, and replay it like 100 times :) #Inlovewithhisvoice

[@nzyouknow2432]

Hmmm love stan walker but I clearly remember how goofy jester-like and giggly the dude was on Aussie idol.... Professionalism came afta the audition.... Afta all the work n hard training so hopefully one has not forgotten.... Mel well... Haven't heard much from this chick since all saints or what evz the girl group was called.... This dude is awesome on point vocally and instrumentally that should be core focus at this point.... Great stuff bro... Keep ur dream alive....

[@milliemura-hita2766]

it was good to see you on this program x factor because i wanted to see you after watching you on homai.You have an incredible voice its different to.Hope to see you at the finals.goodluck

[@rinarohloff1598]

Nofo excel 2010, listen to nofo sing hallelujah. Amazing.

[@lipeulutupu27]

Go Tuvalu . Supporting you all the way Nofo ! #forthecreek #formyrideordie

[@tokeYamamoto]

Wa so good! A lot of raw character, thankyou!

[@UsoZoo]

All polys are playful and he probably was joking around to calm his nerves. We joke around but we know how to handle business when need it. If he had audition on the X Factor in America he would of got all YES and they would like him because he makes them and the crowd laugh. Also aren't they suppose to be judging on talent and not how someone acts? By the way, can someone tell me who are these judges? I live in America lol

[@perferstrategy]

Girl from the Right of us with blonde hair is Melanie from All Saints. The brown guy is Stan Walker, won X factor in Australia Years ago. The Cleopatra girl is Natalia Kills She use to live in New York but she is British. And the dude to the left is Willy Moon hes a artist from New Zealand, dating Natalia.

[@Tainazup]

Peter Parker stan won australian Idol lol

[@perferstrategy]

OH yeah I meant Australian Idol

[@Tainazup]

didn't know spiderman watches Xfactor lol

[@numbat0002]

Peter Parker bro I think Willy Moon is a pom bro

[@salelavalutribelionalaulii7628]

GOOD JOB NOFO YOU MADE US ALL PROUD PRAISE GOD MAN......

[@d.jwebster322]

😂😂 o.g asf watching this guy, hes still the man now days 2, he jams at the Henderson night markets somtimes 2 after all he said, thats definately commited 😆😆 #Lessgoo Nofo ☺🙌

[@rachaelteresitajohnson6751]

This dude's hilarious and he's so damn talented

[@jessewills7441]

4:54 "ask these four."

[@jessewills7441]

^ glad i am not the only one to pick up on that.

[@PS3master010]

you just made my night hahaha, cannot stop laughing

[@perferstrategy]

metube I thought he was mentioning himself so inclusively 4 judges

[@jessewills7441]

Peter Parker hmm, before he says ask these four, he says "i'm a clown." i really don't know if that amounts to anything. i figured it was a slip up, or there is one person there with them that is not on camera. i dunno, i really wanted to point it out and see if anyone else picked up on it :)

[@iconkahultd4748]

Still funny as heck

[@BayAreaSun]

Talk about the worst panel of judges ever assembled.

[@Clim326]

Omg he was great !! He had personality!

[@litogipaulo5721]

Keep up bro..focus to fulfilled your dreams!! Words they said it true to keep you on track, I'm very happy someone comes from small island of Tu8 make myself proud..

[@tiatamara11]

Love this man!

[@tiatamara11]

Stan is full of shit. This guy is far more original than Stan. And that chicky on the end thinks that his demeanour on stage is not conducive to landing a record contract. Probably not in her world. F*&^K the record contract. We are coming in to a new economic world and the music scene is going live again this time with Russian and Chinese and Koreans competing. Aus/NZ is yet to produce the singer songwriters who will progress a down under sound complete with lyrics to match and that will spawn a great following.

[@tossio1]

The man bro go hard

[@matrix23225]

Wow, X Factor NZ needs to start over and find judges with a bit more people skills! The brunette was cool but the others not so much.

[@owlgrandecity]

Are you sure? ARE YOU SURE THE BRUNETTE IS THE ONE THAT NEEDS TO STAY?

[@matrix23225]

***** lol

[@RobyDMchannel]

+RP47 yeah!

[@Miik183]

Broo she was basically the worst 😂

[@kpoptrash3342]

I love you cuzzie and you dangisi

[@jonathancampos2338]

Half the judges pissed me off

[@MegzLife]

So far, he is my fav in dis competition(of legit potentials on this show), I like how he sang it, nothing I culd complain bout the performance, it was pleasant to the ear, hope he kicks it in high gear come next round, but remember ur not only competing with ur country, also da world(wherewatching), so show us wat u got, lol john legend popped in mind, wen he was singing, good job, peace. #usapolywhitegal #rooting4nztalent :)

[@MegzLife]

Omg, just realized dis song was by legend, haha crack up, my bad, ignorance is a bliss, but really tho, dat defiantly shuld be da route he shuld take on music wise, ok im done. :P

[@simplysm_655]

best audition 👌

[@jaylavinara]

Da hell is wrong sith mel? ! She said it herself thag he was faultless and then says no to his talent? I mean wat is wrong with joking around? And whats with stan backing her up? Hes just a bubbly person that laughs when hes nervous and stan was pike that also when he started..

[@BFortitudine]

Woohoo!! Go Nofo!!

[@pualive5449]

He's bubbly those judges are just plain boring and dry!!

[@juju5107]

The judges all looks like a villain

[@MarkWhippy]

He should do his next performance all boring and stiff and be like 'this is me being serious, yup, I'm in a very serious mood right now you guys wanted me to be serious'

[@williamonosai7832]

Yea I know this guy from 5 or 6 years ago. Well done and stay strong bro you will do well :)

[@oasainamaase6382]

The last two judges are JOKES

[@odinnewick3186]

I love Teddy (Natalia)

[@kaiulani.jk.]

Would be meeean to jam with this fella! 👌🏼

[@Myallybuba25]

cool!!

[@angelacorbett1871]

so i love stan but if you see stan's audition he was laughing and playing around too

[@yongmadianda]

Beau Monga and this talent, both talented and the same personality they showed on their auditions and look at the inconsistencies of these two judges.

[@geordie-drywall]

"the fact your not taking this seriously" ... refreshing the maori laid back , easy going ness you know !!!

[@lordjohnny2026]

I love the NZ accent (no racism involved)

[@easterleaupepe8722]

His cover with Sianne Dougherty "two wrongs" is SEEKKKIIII

[@violetreihana7937]

Nz people are too nice !!!

[@torrence_]

the song is called 'used to love' by john legend

[@helenafale2128]

wow i feel so bad for him he looked so nervous and the judges were just plain RUDE for reel he did try and he even confessed that he plays around but also that it just showed that apart of his personality.. #judgessuck

[@owlgrandecity]

"We'll see you at Boot Camp" lol silly Willy you're fired

[@wsollnti]

Natalia on point with this one

[@ONOLBS]

Stan is just trying to reach out and help a brother get his mind right coz his games tight seeing as the potential is there to really go places. 'Never let your ability outshine your humility'

[@borisuzelac9021]

Mel you're very very unprofessional, this competition is based on someones abilities and skills not on their personality and if you like it or not, you can't give him a NO because he is joking and you don't like it, he is an incredible performer and I hope he gets as far as possible just to stick it to you 💪👊

[@r36psyclown]

The attitude all started when Stan asks Nofo if he is there to redeem himself, why does he have agree with their interpretation of why he is back, why does he have to redeem himself if the reason he didn't make it past boot camp is no fault of his own??? Sometimes these judges are just petty asses.... He shows that he is serious about his music, so serious that he plays every day for the love of it, and to earn a living....

[@ThatGuy-qp6dv]

I don't watch the show. Just stumbled onto this video. I hope this guy can take what the judges advise him seriously coz he is talented just seems like he's there for a laugh tho.

[@TheoTheOriginalAndrew]

1st view uce, 1st comment uce, Number 1 fan my brother :D

[@tiannateuila8523]

Noffs omg hahah

[@donaldkereopa5310]

Chur my bro you chase your dreams

[@tinisamasoni7534]

OMG thats my coz on my dads side of the family.

[@Ayoman889]

reppin the creek

[@perferstrategy]

LOL I think Mel doesn't get nervous people acting cheeky, He was so nervous! And nervous people are funny as and humble. Mel should know that 90% of British people are the most clowns, un-serious, cheeky converses all the time.

[@MrAndrewlindsay]

"Ask these four" come on stan 😂😂😂

[@thatssosohnal]

yes natalias comment!!!

[@elraxomcgoutfoot9625]

Watched a few auditions the other night and they were all shit, but this guy's ok. And why does this show always have foreign judges, they need to get some more Kiwi judges, both those female judges are British, when theres plenty of Kiwi artists that would suffice like Bic/Boh Runga, Anika Moa, Aaradhna, Kimbra, Lorde, or even some more male judges like Dave Dobbyn, Che Fu, Tim Finn and a number of others. Not that judges are really necessary since im sure the producers decide who makes it. Just my thoughts.

[@TheDeluxe79]

Completely agree, who the hell are these people anyway? NZ has so much musical talent. Get rid of these imports!

[@36whitedove]

Could not agree more.

[@diwatadepz6504]

Maybe the judges you mentioned don't want to be part of the show.

[@elraxomcgoutfoot9625]

Diwata Depz True. But my point is they should use Kiwi judges, they don't have to necessarily be the artists I mentioned, just Kiwis. NZ judges for NZ X Factor

[@siwooot]

Probably just makes the show look like a bigger deal when they have foreigners judging. Or maybe their record labels paid to get them on there

[@bonganiramatsekisa5551]

death by "ask these four"

[@carolinetaha154]

You know if stan had said "you got da chop" in that tone to me, right before my audition I'd get quite defensive.. It sounded like stan was degrading him by saying "you were here last year and what happened, YOU GOT THE CHOP"

[@ThePULIGI]

SW at the end "....talented as, muck around" Lol

[@paeadubbcwest7570]

whats this song he sings ?

[@browneye05]

Faaaaaaarowt! Not sure bout this Mr"Stan Walker" and this mel that probs sounds like... not sure tbh LOL but thats honest disrespect to their own kiwi man that has bigger balls and talent then any of them. And for him to even say " i know these kinds of people.... just all muck around" . You dont even know him and already your judging the poor fala. Now thats just a rude awakening to me. Doing what you love is about working hard and being professional in what you do but if your not having fun and being told who to be then theres no point, which would mean you would have the wrong mentors in life. Don't be somebody they want you to be, be the somebody that you are and progress with love and happiness. :)

[@perferstrategy]

Ikr, Lucky Natalia has the boys group :)

[@elraxomcgoutfoot9625]

Where did my earlier comments go? Just disappeared. Weird. Maybe someone didnt want me speaking the truth: that the producers of this show decide who goes through, not the judges. Same with Idol. A friend of mine auditioned for idol and told me it was scripted and that a producer sat out of view of the camera and told the judges who to put through. But dont get me wrong, the talent of the performers is real, at least the good performers. You cant fake talent.

[@iamhori454]

that is true but i know simom cowell was able to send people through because the mans got an eye for talent.

[@elraxomcgoutfoot9625]

He was able to send people through because he was a producer as well as a judge.

[@kenwithaK]

you know you good when the judges hatin' on ya! except for the girl who spoke up for him.

[@kaiapapaul1100]

Suits him to a T! What a great song! Easily suited his voice

[@ddelrosario430]

I understand being a critic about professionalism, but to say no for it is crap. She liked his audition. At least the guy knew how to give constructive criticism yet still say yes to a person who deserved it.

[@toatakuta8211]

any1 know the chords?

[@youknowwhothisis1341]

Tf is this panel lol, I was cringing the whole time because of the judges, man came out and performed like a star jeez

[@Hillabybutterfly]

Some of these judges are harsh man! The man's an artist ; he is original. What's with the thing about not being serious? Now that judge is surely joking! Come to Barbados and chill out woman!!

[@saramaria4998]

stan : john legend

[@maineahsin5494]

hahaa.. aww nofo ur tha bomb broo'. yup &yu do that "focus& b professional" hahahaa. make it mah bro..no#muck#arounz!.. #inthere..

[@polyxkidd]

That unknown chick was just rude. Stay funny and goofy Nofo! You have the talent to back it up!

[@reneeyoung4211]

The man! Welly rep :) ..why do we have the worst judges in the world?? Dryyyy

[@MrsAN6ELINA]

"but do you have a record deal" wtf! Like was that suppose to be some big line to shut him down! Pathetic! Way to go boy... All the best!

[@Cozntera17]

Dude.... Stan you were worse. You played around throughout your whole performance in idol on stage and off. It was your playing around that captured everyone's heart. Now since you're big time you act all serious and forget how you were? Not cool bro. All of us polys are known for our happy demeanor and spirit.

[@olivequeenietongiahoe5990]

Type of people? Please you were exactly like that STAN WALKER!!!!

[@tuolekasa843]

he tuvaluan

[@jr3684]

2021 I wonder if the judges have rewatched this and thinking to themselves..WTF??? Cringe! We were real Dickheads back then judging this guy on being his amazing self! Meeeeeean as Talent!!! You be you bro! Hellava amazing Talent in Aotearoa.

[@ArcticRob]

he looks like Hulk

[@skynikz7554]

Out of everyone on that panel it just had to be Stan...smh🤦

[@leianogotautama5430]

Guuuuumon mel lmao

[@josephinesetema7890]

; he was pretty on point :) mean voice .. who are those other 3 judges besides Stan walker ?!!!!! Hahahah

[@vaeluagatusani930]

P.Town represent

[@ILIKE013]

Mel can you just have a DELETE lol. Geez! We need real NZ (only) judges not these stuck up ones! Smh. It's normal to us New Zealanders to have a sense of humour and joke around like that. You and your sister Rosie would've killed it together on the stage too. Anyway, awesome performance Nofo! definitely will go far in your music. Best of luck in the future! GB..

[@MegzLife]

I actually prefer dis judging panel, den dere ones before, im frm usa, so I dont kno much other den wat it has on utube of xfactor nz, but I dont really pick stan walker dat much, I dont mind, but sometimes hes a kiss up, but da more I watch I get use to him as a judge, he can b funny abit, n for dose dat dont kno, I googled sum of da judges, n da 2 females r british, n da 2 dudes is nz kiwis, brown one is maori, dey all had experience w/dis business, which qualifies dem as judges, as u see dere. I hope nz xfactor keeps growing n gets better, even tho I herd its scripted or watever, but im willing to look pass dat, cuz I just want to see nz talent, keep it going. :P

[@MegzLife]

I finally watched dis whole thing, cuz I was just rewinding da performance not playing da whole minutes, but I didnt kno dat mel lady said no, wat is her problem?, he was good enuf to go next round, y was she being butthurt n hatin, smh, obvioulsy dere must hav been an excuse of a reason, but ok. :P

[@folagaopoa7918]

Omg..this is my first time watching this....what's with the blonde...so rude...it's not the personality to focus on....it's the talent...he has talents...the song suits his voice...and with his guitar skills to go along with...that's multitalents...I loved it

[@marieliva6549]

Yea you go Natalia go tell those other two fia aikaes.

[@Jo3M]

The cheeky comments make the live shows bro

[@Vissy0nt0p]

Yeah ok… Stan the one who was also laughing in his auditions lmao!

[@CausticCrib8]

Probably the only time I actually agree with Natalia Kills

[@invertedfreak]

I am not a fan of Kills after the way I saw her treat that contestant and get fired, but I'm gonna have to agree with her here, though I would never would have thought I would agree with a person like her. She's just mean.

[@manualameko546]

Malo fafetai Nofoala Lameko

[@Lebronf21]

Stan can talk..he use to do the same on Aussie idol! what's wrong with being Happy??

[@foifeti116]

Terrible judges. We have better judges on the Voice in America. This guy that sang was amazing.

[@224samoa]

Who the heck is Melanie Blah...or Bum..or whatever her damn name is?!? And why is she a judge on this show?!? Like as if she's relevant ..and I bet she cany even sing as good as this poor fella... And no, I'm not saying this because Nofo has the same last name as me.. Surprisingly, we're not related .. Overall ...my opinion is ..X Factor is rigged and way too mediocre for my liking Please Melanie ...get off The show Much love, From 4.5 million kiwis

[@lostnfound9606]

he looks baked

[@bensmith7964]

Wait wtf would happen if there was 2. No's and 2 yes's???

[@ImSoShady]

He wouldn't go through.