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Delta Goodrem's role as Olivia Newton-John met with mixed reactions
No matter who takes on the challenge of playing the role of Olivia Newton-John, people will definitely have a lot to say about you.
That’s exactly what happened for Delta Goodrem after the premiere of the ONJ TV biopic last night, Olivia: Hopelessly Devoted To You.
Many viewers took to social media to express their opinions on the Channel Seven movie.
Some praised Delta’s performance.
i've already teared up watching olivia just from hearing delta sing
— georgia (@gigaroxe) May 13, 2018
I'm so here for Delta and https://t.co/cLYkM8TBIY HERE #Olivia to
— Steph (@tennessteph13) May 13, 2018
Whatever you think of Delta, the girl can sing#Olivia
— Pipe down, Chachi (@kahlarsee) May 13, 2018
— GG (@glorialta) May 13, 2018
However, others weren’t so quick to praise Delta’s performance of Olivia.
One viewer said there was a bit of a “disconnect” with The Voice judge playing the role of Olivia.
Watching #Olivia now. Not hating but the young actress could have been Olivia the whole film. When I see Delta I see Delta – i dont see Olivia. Its too much of a disconnect for me.
— Karlifornia Infirri (@CrudeNTattooed) May 13, 2018
Another called Delta a “distraction to the story”.
Delta is a distraction to the story. Should never have cast her. #Olivia
— Ayal Tusia (@AyalTusia) May 13, 2018
It appears for some Delta’s performance in the biopic prompted a campaign for the 33-year-old to perform at Eurovision next year.
Fully expecting Delta to sing at #EUROVISION next year. Not sure who else we’ve got? #Olivia
— Robin Illingworth (@bobillingworth) May 13, 2018
Now, we’d love to see that.
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