Fans of The Libertines have started a backlash against ‘X Factor’ contestant Katie Waissel this week, accusing the singer of copying the band’s cult classic 2004 track, ‘What Katie Did’.
The TV contestant received a torrent of criticism on social networking sites after performing her debut single ‘The Ugly Truth’ on the Alan Tichmarsh Show. Fans have been especially keen to criticise the opening vocal line of “shoop, shoop, shoop de lang de lang" as being taken directly from the band’s song.
Blatant rip-off or a case of accidental similarity? Decide for yourself by listening to Waissel’s ‘The Ugly Truth’ below:
Waissel, who is currently performing on the ‘X Factor’ live tour, has recently discussed the difficulties that she faced during her time on the singing competition, claiming that response to her new material has been “heartwarming”.
Speaking to the Metro, she said: “There were moments when it got really difficult, especially the death threats. I’m only human and it was sink or swim for me. I was low at times. But there was a lot of love and support around me and I didn’t want to give up as I didn’t want to let those people down. I was a bit nervous about the reaction but it has been so heart-warming and positive.”
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