Digicel Rising Stars judges (from left) Craigy T, Tanya Stephens and Anthony Miller. - Colin Hamilton photos

Seven acts for the Digicel Rising Stars live show on Sunday and viewers had to endure seven average or poor performances.

At the show that was held at TVJ Studio in St Andrew, Ronique Rodney kicked off with Amy Winehouse's Rehab. Judge Tanya Stephens liked her attitude but thought there were points when there was more drama than necessary. Dancer Kemar Brown followed and the judges felt he was better than the dance group that performed the previous week.

boring dance group

"Did it work? Not sure it did, but it was better than that boring dance group last week," judge Anthony Miller said.

The third performer David Harris had some pitch issues throughout his performance and Miller described it as "another lacklustre performance from a singer". Craigy T noted that he saw hunger in Harris and that was missing from many of the other performers.

While acknowledging the challenges that Shana-Kay Sealy faced, Stephens said she liked her voice. Unique 3, however, got a much better response from the judges for their harmonies.

"Best thing I've heard so far," Miller said.

Stephens added, "Unuh give me more hope for the rest of the competition. I really like you guys."

Armed with his guitar and drummer behind him, Xslave did not leave the audience wanting more.

"I liked the overall package more than I like the voice," Stephens said, while Miller described it as 'merely OK'.

But the biggest blunder of the night came from Chevannes Thomas. The gospel singer, who was obviously hoarse, cracked for most of her performance. Although she stopped midway into the performance, she still decided to sing after the music had stopped.

Not amused by her shaking or what seemed like theatrics, Miller said, "God can take care of himself. You need to focus on delivering the best possible performance."

Unique 3 performing.

Ronique Rodney was not very impressive with her rendition of Amy Winehouse's Rehab.

Although he played the guitar well, Xslave did not have the voice to match.

Digicel Rising Stars faithfuls smile for the STAR camera.

David Harris did not blow over the judges.

Solo dancer Kemar Brown danced up a storm.

Shana-Kay Sealy was average.

These two were all smiles during the show.