FabSwingers.com forum: Has X factor had its day?

By *UNCHBOX OP Man
over a year ago

folkestone

Caught 20 minutes of x factor tonight, and it seems to be losing it's mojo. Looks like Simon Cowell can't even be arsed, as he is now lookinh like bloke who's been on holiday for 2 weeks and cant be bothered to shave.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

I think there are some really great singers this year

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

"Caught 20 minutes of x factor tonight, and it seems to be losing it's mojo. Looks like Simon Cowell can't even be arsed, as he is now lookinh like bloke who's been on holiday for 2 weeks and cant be bothered to shave. "

I thought it had its day years ago....

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

ive never once seen it advertised this year or seen a clip

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By *UNCHBOX OP Man
over a year ago

folkestone

A 20 minute show turned into a 2hr show with the sob stories/soft focus shots.

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By *lashheartMan
over a year ago

shrewsbury

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By *lashheartMan
over a year ago

shrewsbury

God I hope so

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By *ivinefoxWoman
over a year ago

Coventry

There are some good singers but it's got too over dramatic with the 6 chair challenge. It's brutal! It's turning into The Hunger Games...

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By *oward1978Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

X-factor jumped the shark at least ten years ago! I can't believe people still watch this shite.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"X-factor jumped the shark at least ten years ago! I can't believe people still watch this shite."

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

whats x factor ? is it on a minority channel ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I fucking hope so

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it's had its day.

Simon Cowell needs to find a new band wagon to set up!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"whats x factor ? is it on a minority channel ?

Lol I am with you on this its not even real music

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes.

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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago

Catthorpe

We don't watch it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am going to be the minority but I love it, it passes away my weekend nights on my own

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just more tv trash, rather watch paint dry!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

if it wasnt for the rugby i would never watch itv! hate x factor and BGT and all that crap

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By *illyjohnyCouple
over a year ago

brighton

Still as shit as ever but we got the jungle programme to endure again soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope I still love it, simon is grumpy because he didn't want the catogory he had been chosen

the public chose it for him as they knew that would be entertainment

its our fault

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's fake and set up, a friend of ours who auditioned some years ago said on the day there was no judges just lots of producers who see people on mass, she sings in clubs and pubs as a duo and is ok, they were auditioned by producers for what she said was seconds and then they hand picked people to return on a different day for the judges filming, She's probably not super star quality but far better then some of the wollies who can't sing and get on, it just proved its all set up in the early stages, it's about time they called it a day the voice is much better you get quality singers from the start

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's an incredibly tired format and has been for a longtime. But in financial terms it's still a success and it'll be a longtime before ot goes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As an entertainment show it fills the weekend prime spot well, it's the countdown to Xmas

As a talent show, well that's debatable.

Whether you love it or hate it tho, the show has longevity & is incredibly successfull.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Watched it tonight for the first time in ages. The whole six chair challenge seemed very cruel on the contestants.

Somebody may take rejection badly one day leading to something tragic.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"X-factor jumped the shark at least ten years ago! I can't believe people still watch this shite."

As soon as people stop watching it will no longer be shown. If you don't watch how do you know it's shite?

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

simon cowell is dull now

don't like Cheryl or rita

grimshaw ok but I think its all fixed

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By *andS66Couple
over a year ago

Derby

On ITV.... X Factor

On BBC.... Antiques Roadshow

Prime time _iewing on Sunday evening.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The X-Factor should have hung it's mic up a long long ago...

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"I think there are some really great singers this year"

There are every year to be fair, but the best one doesn't always win

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think there are some really great singers this year

There are every year to be fair, but the best one doesn't always win

i agree with you i was bored with it last year but this year its got better

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. Its fucking shite.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am going to be the minority but I love it, it passes away my weekend nights on my own

I love it too and there really are some good singers this year

The engineer it though. You know that all the good ones won't go through because they don't tick some box or other

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By *L RogueMan
over a year ago

London

Yes, it's had it's day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never seen any of the reality talent shows, apart from maybe walking through a room wjen someone elsw has it on.

I would rather nail my gentleman parts to a block of wood for the duration they are on than be subjected to the inane drivel..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am going to be the minority but I love it, it passes away my weekend nights on my own

I love it too and there really are some good singers this year

The engineer it though. You know that all the good ones won't go through because they don't tick some box or other "

I went and saw one of the auditors for this season live (got dragged by a friend) it's very stage managed when the acts are on you're only slowed to cheer etc nothing negative or you're out

But before the show starts they film a load of reaction shots like reacting in shock.

So whenever you see the closure of the crowd all spearing shocked/as if they don't like the person onstage it's a prefilled reaction shot and not the actual reaction of the crowd on the day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. About 5 series ago

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By *aneandpaulCouple
over a year ago

cleveleys

Did it ever have a day

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

I used to love it! Along with I'm a celebrity, the Apprentice and Strictly: my _iewing heaven.

Now, only Strictly does it for me, but I'm not going to mock those that still love the programme.

I stopped watching it because I thought it had it's day, and that was when Joe won.

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By *errygTV/TS
over a year ago

denton

it has gone stale, same comments you have nailed it, best performance of the series, and the usual crass remarks,but it makes money for si co , tv company etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Never seen any of the reality talent shows, apart from maybe walking through a room wjen someone elsw has it on.

I would rather nail my gentleman parts to a block of wood for the duration they are on than be subjected to the inane drivel.."

can i help you with that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Id be happy with this, Strictly and.all food shows off.

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By *ilmiss75Woman
over a year ago

Thornton

Has X factor had its day??

I fooking hope so!

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By *oachman 9CoolMan
over a year ago

derby

"On ITV.... X Factor

On BBC.... Antiques Roadshow

Prime time _iewing on Sunday evening."
One of my favourite programmes, The antique roadshow, history and Nostalgia at its best..

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By *oachman 9CoolMan
over a year ago

derby

"The X-Factor should have hung it's mic up a long long ago...

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Hung drawn and quartered..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What happened to all the good programs like..., The generation game, Gladiators, Big break and bullseye. I rarely bother with TV now it's all a load of crap!

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By *oachman 9CoolMan
over a year ago

derby

"Never seen any of the reality talent shows, apart from maybe walking through a room wjen someone elsw has it on.

I would rather nail my gentleman parts to a block of wood for the duration they are on than be subjected to the inane drivel.."
Now that could be painful..

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By *roquoisMan
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Tonight's new judges houses live format is a total shambles....Olly and Caroline showing their lack of experience in handling live situations.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a love/hate relationship with it, but I still watch it every week.

If only there was more than one channel and you didn't have to watch it if you feel so strongly about it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I still watch it (sort of). But the thing that bugs me the most is the sheer desperation. At least three contestants said they were "fighting for their lives" in the little pleading bit. No, you're not.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got bored with the obvious manipulation and faux emotions ages ago

I used to love it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is totally set up, they know who's going through from very very early on.

Someone I know very well *ahem ahem* got through to boot camp a few years ago, and a certain Cher Lloyd had already had the crew to her house....

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

even im finding it boring

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But did u all see the ghost last night?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But did u all see the ghost last night?

ooh really?

Is there a YouTube link?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But did u all see the ghost last night?

ooh really?

Is there a YouTube link?"
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http://youtu.be/-7Q7VbVXEFE

Look at the doors behind the guy singing

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

It might have had its day but fuck me Rita Ora looks hot tonight!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I stopped watching after Abi Alton was voted off last year (singer, songwriter, piano and guitar player with unique style and lovely voice). What's they mix up the styles even week to exclude and filters out the unique and only allow the bland and generic through?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is that Nick on drugs? His comment that Che would make number 1 with that song tonight...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think there are some really great singers this year"

im not a huge fan but its on tonight and i have to agree -

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

80% of it is shite

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Those boobs though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Those boobs though

yes shes a hot bod thats just been on

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

Watching it for the first time this season. On the whole utter piffle (the judges, over production, terrible judges) but some decent vocalists this year.

Format has run it's course. Hope they don't renew it when the contract runs out next year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I stopped watching after Abi Alton was voted off last year (singer, songwriter, piano and guitar player with unique style and lovely voice). What's they mix up the styles even week to exclude and filters out the unique and only allow the bland and generic through? "

Surely she was voted off because she was immensely, incredibly irritating?

Other than that I see your point.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I think Simon Cowell should suffer a painful death but didn't Monica miles look sexy

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By *ssexguy69Man
over a year ago

thurrock Essex

It's utter load of crap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Watching it now. It's shit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am going to be the minority but I love it, it passes away my weekend nights on my own

I love it too.

Have a little soft spot for Olly Murs & Rita Ora is just stunning!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Surely she was voted off because she was immensely, incredibly irritating?

Other than that I see your point. "

She may have been talented but she wasn't a performer & that is what on an 'entertainment' show defines talent.

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

Yes it's now over produced drivel

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Watching it now. It's shit. "

Switch over then...I don't get watching something you think is shit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would love to see an x factor for proper bands not just vocalists I only watch the auditions does get boring but good platform for real talent the ones with the best careers are the ones that never won the competition x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Surely she was voted off because she was immensely, incredibly irritating?

Other than that I see your point.

She may have been talented but she wasn't a performer & that is what on an 'entertainment' show defines talent."

Was she a Saturday night TV singer who could alternate between Big Band, Michael Jackson week, 70s disco, etc, etc for family TV?

Nope!

I actually laughed yesterday when I heard the judges coming out to Kashmir by Led Zeppelin! As if they would ever vote through original bands, innovators and future classics!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just following on from the last post , I caught a bit . One of the judges was talking about markets and sales.

X factor is about pre packaged pop. It does have its place and I respect those who like it.

Its not for me , it lacks passion , art , feeling and originality.

I dont doubt the acts have q passion for what they do , though I get a feeling they want fame for fames sake

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Personally i think so, ive always been a fan but this year seems flat for some reason

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Surely she was voted off because she was immensely, incredibly irritating?

Other than that I see your point.

She may have been talented but she wasn't a performer & that is what on an 'entertainment' show defines talent.

Was she a Saturday night TV singer who could alternate between Big Band, Michael Jackson week, 70s disco, etc, etc for family TV?

Nope!

I actually laughed yesterday when I heard the judges coming out to Kashmir by Led Zeppelin! As if they would ever vote through original bands, innovators and future classics!"

Exactly ~ that's why it should be treated as a saturday entertainment show like blind date, saturday night take away & NOT a show to discover future artists.

Every now & then tho they do find someone so it ticks all the boxes.

I just don't get all the angst around the show, don't like it ?!~ switch it off!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Okay, my family is currently Watching X Factor and I've just had to stop and go and watch: transgender bloke doing california dreaming. Excellent. Absolutely stunning.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Catching up on last night's, everyone has been awful so far.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

seems the only people that watch it are my mum and a load of teenage girls

never got into it myself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

dated a girl once who had to watch every show, even the itv 2 stuff, she had to watch that, all the dancing shows, big brother, jungle, soaps, its fair to say she had zero life after work and it had to end.

Personally shows like that are just a distraction, to keep the masses away from discovering truths of how corporations control every aspect of their life, poisoned by the food they eat, lied to by the governments they choose, made to hate the poor/benefit people rather than those doing the real damage to the world

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm shocked people are so interested still. Where's the excitement in finding a new good singer when we already have plenty constantly covering each other's songs?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"dated a girl once who had to watch every show, even the itv 2 stuff, she had to watch that, all the dancing shows, big brother, jungle, soaps, its fair to say she had zero life after work and it had to end.

Why? Are watching reality tv shows and having a clue about what's going on in the world mutually exclusive?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why? Are watching reality tv shows and having a clue about what's going on in the world mutually exclusive? "

I hate this attitude. If I want to watch Strictly I'll watch Strictly. If I want to read Chekhov I'll read Chekhov. If I want to listen to Britney I'll listen to Britney. If I want to listen to Dvorák? I'll listen to Dvorák?. I'm not any more or less informed about the world depending on what I feel like doing. I do choose not to be a slave to conspiracy theories though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have to confess I've never watched it but it certainly has everyone buzzing at work as does the jungle,strictly and all those programmes

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

has the x factor has it day?

maybe the current rumour of "the voice" going from BBC to ITV next year.... and the x factor going from ITV to Sky tells you what you need to know....

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By *illi37Woman
over a year ago

glasgow

The x factors day passed about 2 years ago imo x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why? Are watching reality tv shows and having a clue about what's going on in the world mutually exclusive?

I love GBBO and BGT (I even use the initials, go me!), quite like Don;t Tell the Bride and will still enthuse about how the first few serie of Big Brother was great TV and a fascinating social experiment. And I'll laugh in the face of anyone who thinks I'm not informed and that I'm not very much aware of what is going n in the world

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