sara wrote:
no i aint buyin his album.. dat guy is 2 stuck up n i hated him wen he was in skool coz he thought he was 2 nice

ashley mckenzie wrote:
lol so taky n full of losers but you sit n wach it...lol puuuurrrllleeeeezzzz ....i luv 2 c ppl takin time outa ther pathetic lifes to write negitive stuff about ppl they dont no, shows wot levl ur on....and as 4 bad spellin its calld txt...get wiv the program... and ild luv to c wot u look like..fat and ugly sat on the net all day..lol luv them h8ers x

Jock wrote:
"Ashley McKenzie is ready to cement his name in the music industry".

Yeah, alongside Renee and Renato, Mr Blobby, Keith Harris and Orville.

No power on earth would drive me to buy anything that is a byproduct of X-Craptor.

sara wrote:
no i aint buyin his album.. dat guy is 2 stuck up n i hated him wen he was in skool coz he thought he was 2 nice

Jock wrote:
"Ashley McKenzie is ready to cement his name in the music industry". Yeah, alongside Renee and Renato, Mr Blobby, Keith Harris and Orville. No power on earth would drive me to buy anything that is a byproduct of X-Craptor.

mel wrote:

Jock wrote: "Ashley McKenzie is ready to cement his name in the music industry". Yeah, alongside Renee and Renato, Mr Blobby, Keith Harris and Orville. No power on earth would drive me to buy anything that is a byproduct of X-Craptor.

wow people are realy bad mind, and the bigest killer of them all is that ashley is likly to be doing alot more with his life than "jock" & "mr jones" is doin with thier own lol got to laugh realy, iv heard the single and im shokd as i thought he wouldnt be as good as he is, good luck ash with all you do i hope you go to the moon and back peace and love x

Jock wrote:

mel wrote:

Jock wrote: "Ashley McKenzie is ready to cement his name in the music industry". Yeah, alongside Renee and Renato, Mr Blobby, Keith Harris and Orville. No power on earth would drive me to buy anything that is a byproduct of X-Craptor.

wow people are realy bad mind, and the bigest killer of them all is that ashley is likly to be doing alot more with his life than "jock" & "mr jones" is doin with thier own lol got to laugh realy, iv heard the single and im shokd as i thought he wouldnt be as good as he is, good luck ash with all you do i hope you go to the moon and back peace and love x

Believe me, I'm doing quite a lot with my life atm, working with the likes of Billie Piper and Benicio Del Toro just lately. Also starting work on a new TV project soon - so rah!

L Saunders wrote:
I can see the heading now on page 38 of \'The Daily Star\' newspaper (if he\'s lucky?) \'Top Shop Pop Flop\'

Mr J Jones wrote:
Yes, I actually also wish the guy luck and I hope that he's successful. I just very much doubt that he will be? People get themselves a manager who make them believe their own hype (Terence Trent Darby springs to mind). The look of Chaka Khan with facial stubble "dragged through a hedge backwards" doesn't really do much for Ashley, either. Far too much makeup and a bad photographer? Anyway, good luck and I'll leave off now :o)

T wrote:
I guess I must be the same after all I’m on the internet all day too !.... Your correct in noting that I am Ashley’s manager and I am not making any judgements about the people that have made comments, as I stated before all comments are appreciated. I haven't actually taken Ashley and turned him into anything, Ashley is the same person that I met, managing an artist is not about changing the person the world see’s but about doing the negotiations required to help that person with the choices they make for themselves. I think the picture published was not the greatest from the photoshoot as the shadowing is quite deceptive however, I can assure everyone Ashley is definately not in drag. The complete set of images from the photo session will be available to view shortly and should correct that view. I understand from the publicist that the full range of images were made available to the writer of this article and he chose the one published but then again the writer also chose to label Ashley as an X factor reject as opposed to finalist, which you will agree is a very demeaning way to start an article. There is always going to be mixed views on any music produced by any artist and I am glad that you have chosen to await the final release to pass judgement, I am sorry that you feel that the acoustic version ‘isn’t too good’ as Ashley will be releasing both ‘polished’ and unplugged versions of several of his upcoming tracks. Ashley is already working on a book of stark and interesting images and knowing Ashley I have no doubt that there will be several references to the comments he has received on his journey since X factor. Which brings me to the references to X factor, The show is supposed to be a showcase for UK talent, however, it seems that the people that do enter are unaware that irrespective of the level you reach within the show, the UK music industry does not favour the artists. Ashley knows I also wish him the very best, he is a very talented singer / songwriter and I hope that his public see beyond X Factor to give him the same chance that everyone should have in the industry.

C wrote:

T wrote:
I guess I must be the same after all I’m on the internet all day too !.... Your correct in noting that I am Ashley’s manager and I am not making any judgements about the people that have made comments, as I stated before all comments are appreciated. I haven't actually taken Ashley and turned him into anything, Ashley is the same person that I met, managing an artist is not about changing the person the world see’s but about doing the negotiations required to help that person with the choices they make for themselves. I think the picture published was not the greatest from the photoshoot as the shadowing is quite deceptive however, I can assure everyone Ashley is definately not in drag. The complete set of images from the photo session will be available to view shortly and should correct that view. I understand from the publicist that the full range of images were made available to the writer of this article and he chose the one published but then again the writer also chose to label Ashley as an X factor reject as opposed to finalist, which you will agree is a very demeaning way to start an article. There is always going to be mixed views on any music produced by any artist and I am glad that you have chosen to await the final release to pass judgement, I am sorry that you feel that the acoustic version ‘isn’t too good’ as Ashley will be releasing both ‘polished’ and unplugged versions of several of his upcoming tracks. Ashley is already working on a book of stark and interesting images and knowing Ashley I have no doubt that there will be several references to the comments he has received on his journey since X factor. Which brings me to the references to X factor, The show is supposed to be a showcase for UK talent, however, it seems that the people that do enter are unaware that irrespective of the level you reach within the show, the UK music industry does not favour the artists. Ashley knows I also wish him the very best, he is a very talented singer / songwriter and I hope that his public see beyond X Factor to give him the same chance that everyone should have in the industry.

Can you explain to me why on earth you think its OK for your "up and coming" artist to be swearing and insulting members of the public, who perhaps would have bought the CD? In my opinion, this kid is putting himself into the hardest industry to be sucessful in. What makes you think that being a rude little thug will sell records?

Ashley, the "haters" gave you the rope and you've hung yourself.

Silly boy.

Mr J Jones wrote:
"Ashley", it'll be number 36. Tops! What's that these days, about 2000 sales? And as for being a brain-dead loser, at least I can spell? Apart from maybe Liberty X, can you name me any other losers of these tacky shows that managed to maintain a little more success other than one record? Tony, I agree with you. However I don't think that Alexandra from Big Brother has done Croydon any favours. However, look at the likes of Kate Moss (Ashley, she's a supermodel) and June Brown (Ashley, she's an actress in EastEnders). There are quite a few more local celebrities.

C wrote:
Why don\'t people listen? Read my comment again. I haven\'t had a go at your music have I? No. I just think swearing at people is appropriate! I actually cannot believe I\'m the only person who does! You can answer negative comments in an adult way! Ashley, you\'re an attractive young man. Younger girls are going to like your music, what kind of an example are you setting? You can call me a \"hater\", you can call me names, it wont change the fact that you\'re damaging you possible career.

Mike D wrote:

Jock wrote:

mel wrote:

Jock wrote: "Ashley McKenzie is ready to cement his name in the music industry". Yeah, alongside Renee and Renato, Mr Blobby, Keith Harris and Orville. No power on earth would drive me to buy anything that is a byproduct of X-Craptor.

wow people are realy bad mind, and the bigest killer of them all is that ashley is likly to be doing alot more with his life than "jock" & "mr jones" is doin with thier own lol got to laugh realy, iv heard the single and im shokd as i thought he wouldnt be as good as he is, good luck ash with all you do i hope you go to the moon and back peace and love x

Believe me, I'm doing quite a lot with my life atm, working with the likes of Billie Piper and Benicio Del Toro just lately. Also starting work on a new TV project soon - so rah!

Jock, working with Billy Piper is hardly a qualification in the record industry, lets face it she sucked on the most successful ginger nut in the world that owned a radio station and still didnt get airplay....... looks like youve already cemented your life - The worst thing about it is I dont work in the industry anymore but you do and you should know by now that slagging of people in the industry just alienates you from the rest of the world........ Everyone look out for Jock in Midem, make sure this one doesnt get distribution....

Mr J Jones wrote:
"Ashley", it'll be number 36. Tops! What's that these days, about 2000 sales? And as for being a brain-dead loser, at least I can spell? Apart from maybe Liberty X, can you name me any other losers of these tacky shows that managed to maintain a little more success other than one record? Tony, I agree with you. However I don't think that Alexandra from Big Brother has done Croydon any favours. However, look at the likes of Kate Moss (Ashley, she's a supermodel) and June Brown (Ashley, she's an actress in EastEnders). There are quite a few more local celebrities.

Mike D wrote:
You dont have to actually put your reall name down Jock, the fact that you have listed your clients gives a good indication as to who you are, so although I may not know who you are this week and therefore that makes me an idiot, you win the alltime lifetime idiot achievement award. Also try to remember, you may say that you live in a Tardis, but to the rest of us, its still a box.... get real

mat wrote:
haha, do you see wer negitivity gets you jock, gosh you must feel ****..lol oh well. i dnt have a problem with people saying what they want its a free world but for you to be slaging something you have no idea about makes you the idiot. geting back to what this is all about..ashley, i dont see a problem we need to give him a chance and show some support, its the least we can do. well done you ash

Jock wrote:

Mike D wrote: You dont have to actually put your reall name down Jock, the fact that you have listed your clients gives a good indication as to who you are, so although I may not know who you are this week and therefore that makes me an idiot, you win the alltime lifetime idiot achievement award. Also try to remember, you may say that you live in a Tardis, but to the rest of us, its still a box.... get real

Just for the record, my name isn't David Tennant. So come on, have a guess! What is my name?? Seeing as namedropping 2 people out of the many I've worked with has given a "good indication" of my identity...

Dan wrote:
So is he at number one yet ? Thought not. Get a haircut hippy. Any txt speak is for use on phones. Not when you have a qwerty keyboard infront of you. Also - does anyone think that this is the real person posting on here. Two thoughts - if it is - you are an idiot for responding as you have. IF it's not him - don't you all feel a bit stupid ?

Jock wrote:

mat wrote: haha, do you see wer negitivity gets you jock, gosh you must feel ****..lol oh well. i dnt have a problem with people saying what they want its a free world but for you to be slaging something you have no idea about makes you the idiot. geting back to what this is all about..ashley, i dont see a problem we need to give him a chance and show some support, its the least we can do. well done you ash

Perhaps, next time - after you\'ve brushed up on spelling and punctuation - you could say something meaningful. Keep trying...One day, you might just get there. And, as a parting shot, I\'ve listened to Ashley -or Trashley as my friends call him. If it was something new, then maybe, just maybe I\'d show a flicker of interest...

Mike D wrote:

Jock wrote:

mat wrote: haha, do you see wer negitivity gets you jock, gosh you must feel ****..lol oh well. i dnt have a problem with people saying what they want its a free world but for you to be slaging something you have no idea about makes you the idiot. geting back to what this is all about..ashley, i dont see a problem we need to give him a chance and show some support, its the least we can do. well done you ash

Perhaps, next time - after you\\\\\\\'ve brushed up on spelling and punctuation - you could say something meaningful. Keep trying...One day, you might just get there. And, as a parting shot, I\\\\\\\'ve listened to Ashley -or Trashley as my friends call him. If it was something new, then maybe, just maybe I\\\\\\\'d show a flicker of interest...

Jock, you really have entirely too much time on your hands, are you just going to slag off everything and everyone that has an opinion that differs from yours. I must remember that you are so great and everyone else is so pathetic in your world, but your world is hardly more than the space around you. I have read all the comments and I agree with Ashley\\\'s manager, that all comments are constructive to them, but why the hell are you just going on and on, for Gods sake just shut up, you are starting to get annoying, you are like taking a dump and realising theres no toilet paper, or making a coffe and realising the milks off, in other world a stupid little problem that requires no real thought. I think the problem with you is you just do not get out enough, no woman, no real friends, no sex life, kids hate you, and for all the years of effort you put into the world you have nothing to show but a basic broadband connection and the basic channels on sky, I\\\'d hate to be you, I would feel so insignificant. Anyway have a nice day, and keep pretending corned beef is actually real beef and you might just make it though another day withou feeling too depressed.

X wrote:

Mr J Jones wrote:
"Ashley", it'll be number 36. Tops! What's that these days, about 2000 sales? And as for being a brain-dead loser, at least I can spell? Apart from maybe Liberty X, can you name me any other losers of these tacky shows that managed to maintain a little more success other than one record? Tony, I agree with you. However I don't think that Alexandra from Big Brother has done Croydon any favours. However, look at the likes of Kate Moss (Ashley, she's a supermodel) and June Brown (Ashley, she's an actress in EastEnders). There are quite a few more local celebrities.

Just thought I'd let you know. Liberty X was from the Pop Idol (Pop groups the rivals or something like that)series not X Factor.

Girls Aloud made it though that also. So there's another one for you. Will Young. He sort of made it. Andy Abraham and Shane Ward made it from X Factor.

Jock wrote:

Mike D wrote:

Jock wrote:

mat wrote: haha, do you see wer negitivity gets you jock, gosh you must feel ****..lol oh well. i dnt have a problem with people saying what they want its a free world but for you to be slaging something you have no idea about makes you the idiot. geting back to what this is all about..ashley, i dont see a problem we need to give him a chance and show some support, its the least we can do. well done you ash

Perhaps, next time - after you\\\\\\\'ve brushed up on spelling and punctuation - you could say something meaningful. Keep trying...One day, you might just get there. And, as a parting shot, I\\\\\\\'ve listened to Ashley -or Trashley as my friends call him. If it was something new, then maybe, just maybe I\\\\\\\'d show a flicker of interest...

Jock, you really have entirely too much time on your hands, are you just going to slag off everything and everyone that has an opinion that differs from yours. I must remember that you are so great and everyone else is so pathetic in your world, but your world is hardly more than the space around you. I have read all the comments and I agree with Ashley\\\'s manager, that all comments are constructive to them, but why the hell are you just going on and on, for Gods sake just shut up, you are starting to get annoying, you are like taking a dump and realising theres no toilet paper, or making a coffe and realising the milks off, in other world a stupid little problem that requires no real thought. I think the problem with you is you just do not get out enough, no woman, no real friends, no sex life, kids hate you, and for all the years of effort you put into the world you have nothing to show but a basic broadband connection and the basic channels on sky, I\\\'d hate to be you, I would feel so insignificant. Anyway have a nice day, and keep pretending corned beef is actually real beef and you might just make it though another day withou feeling too depressed.

I get all the things you say I don't - apart from sky, which I wouldn't waste my time with. I own my own place - no mortgage. Have all my hair and teeth, and a girlfriend who likes to bounce for 15 minutes, twice a night. If I were you Mike D, I'd calm down before you give yourself a hernia.

niky wrote:
mr jones! what the hell do you have stuck up your arse, you seem very bitter. its great to see people have so much to say about outher peoples liverty , why do you feel you can put your bad vibes over people and thier efforts for trying to make this world a better place, its quite sick if you ask me and if ashley or any one wants to dress up in drag then so bloody what, what has it to do with you..(nothing). if you dont like what you see or here go else were and focouse on the things in your little life you do like and appreciate hmph!

Mr J Jones wrote:

niky wrote:
mr jones! what the hell do you have stuck up your arse, you seem very bitter. its great to see people have so much to say about outher peoples liverty , why do you feel you can put your bad vibes over people and thier efforts for trying to make this world a better place, its quite sick if you ask me and if ashley or any one wants to dress up in drag then so bloody what, what has it to do with you..(nothing). if you dont like what you see or here go else were and focouse on the things in your little life you do like and appreciate hmph!

Hi niky :o)

Of course you're quite right.

I didn't say that there was anything wrong with dressing in drag? Are you confirming that he is? From what I understand it is a badly chosen photograph by the Croydon Guardian which Ashley himself also seems disappointed with?

Trying to "make the world a better place"? - With a record?? You're sounding like a bad Michael Jackson song now. I'll say no more about that comment.

Yes, I may have put negative vibes across initially, but if you read my most recent posts you might wonder if I am asking any valid questions?

As for being bitter, I wouldn't dream of going into the profession of pop stardom. Only Madonna has had any sort of constant consistency over the last 25 years. It's too much hard work and seems much too fickle for me.

May I bless your day ;o)

sara wrote:
no i aint buyin his album.. dat guy is 2 stuck up n i hated him wen he was in skool coz he thought he was 2 nice

lee wrote:

C wrote:

T wrote: I guess I must be the same after all I’m on the internet all day too !.... Your correct in noting that I am Ashley’s manager and I am not making any judgements about the people that have made comments, as I stated before all comments are appreciated. I haven\\\\\\\'t actually taken Ashley and turned him into anything, Ashley is the same person that I met, managing an artist is not about changing the person the world see’s but about doing the negotiations required to help that person with the choices they make for themselves. I think the picture published was not the greatest from the photoshoot as the shadowing is quite deceptive however, I can assure everyone Ashley is definately not in drag. The complete set of images from the photo session will be available to view shortly and should correct that view. I understand from the publicist that the full range of images were made available to the writer of this article and he chose the one published but then again the writer also chose to label Ashley as an X factor reject as opposed to finalist, which you will agree is a very demeaning way to start an article. There is always going to be mixed views on any music produced by any artist and I am glad that you have chosen to await the final release to pass judgement, I am sorry that you feel that the acoustic version ‘isn’t too good’ as Ashley will be releasing both ‘polished’ and unplugged versions of several of his upcoming tracks. Ashley is already working on a book of stark and interesting images and knowing Ashley I have no doubt that there will be several references to the comments he has received on his journey since X factor. Which brings me to the references to X factor, The show is supposed to be a showcase for UK talent, however, it seems that the people that do enter are unaware that irrespective of the level you reach within the show, the UK music industry does not favour the artists. Ashley knows I also wish him the very best, he is a very talented singer / songwriter and I hope that his public see beyond X Factor to give him the same chance that everyone should have in the industry.

Can you explain to me why on earth you think its OK for your \\\\\\\"up and coming\\\\\\\" artist to be swearing and insulting members of the public, who perhaps would have bought the CD? In my opinion, this kid is putting himself into the hardest industry to be sucessful in. What makes you think that being a rude little thug will sell records? Ashley, the \\\\\\\"haters\\\\\\\" gave you the rope and you\\\\\\\'ve hung yourself. Silly boy.

lol wtf is this person on,crack? what do you exspect him to do sit and take the **** the negitive people want to feed him, get a grip and for you to call him a thug is rediculouse,and if some one is slaging him then im sure he wouldnt want ther crummy little fingures or ears no wher near his music. its people like your self who mince things and make situations into something ther not, im speaking on behalf of ashley (not that i no him) but screw you and any outher negitive pig that wants to say anything evil,jelouse rats. get lifes and get real! i love ash

Mike D wrote:

L Saunders wrote: I can see the heading now on page 38 of \\\'The Daily Star\\\' newspaper (if he\\\'s lucky?) \\\'Top Shop Pop Flop\\\'

And who are you, primark princess