Viewers complained about it for the same reason as Arisxandra's audition – that the lyrics, such as "I see a vision of ecstasy when you hold me", "I knew that we'd become one right away" and "as we moonshine and molly" (a reference to drinking illicit spirits and taking the powder or crystal form of MDMA) were not appropriate for someone her age, as well as her somewhat provocative dancing.
However, Asanda's father Lennox insisted that his daughter is "mature for her age": stating, "I know she is young but, believe me, she's ready ... We know there will always be negative as well as positive comments.
She landed in the top 3, and the judges had to choose between her and Alex Keirl for the second place in the final from that semi-final with Francine Lewis already through.
When I meet you backstage you're a sweet normal girl and when you walk on stage you turn into this different thing and I love that."
It is said that she has secured a record deal with the help of Cowell, according to a tweet from an account claiming to be Asanda's.
[6] Charlotte Runcie of The Daily Telegraph described her song "Legends" as "the most contemporary-sounding" out of the contestants, but noted that her live performance showed inexperience.