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

Is it just me or are talent shows like x factor and Britain's got talent a complete lie?

I don't bother watching these shows as it's sad that some people out there believe that anyone can achieve fame by applying for these contests. I reckon out of all the people who go to the pre-auditions, only 5% make it through to the main auditions and the other 95% are professionals fasttracked by talent scouts.

As for the 5%, only the 1% has talent while the 4% are just put through to be laughed at and ridiculed for ratings. So if this is to be true, people who audition only have a 1% chance of going through to the main auditions.

I'm sure there are people out there who have dreams but applying onto these shows won't get them there. If they want to achieve their dreams, it takes hard work.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Is it just me or are talent shows like x factor and Britain's got talent a complete lie?

I don't bother watching these shows as it's sad that some people out there believe that anyone can achieve fame by applying for these contests. I reckon out of all the people who go to the pre-auditions, only 5% make it through to the main auditions and the other 95% are professionals fasttracked by talent scouts.

As for the 5%, only the 1% has talent while the 4% are just put through to be laughed at and ridiculed for ratings. So if this is to be true, people who audition only have a 1% chance of going through to the main auditions.

I'm sure there are people out there who have dreams but applying onto these shows won't get them there. If they want to achieve their dreams, it takes hard work."

Susan Boyle ? Paul Potts ? The stupid dog act that made a film ? Diversity ?

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

One direction

Leona Lewis

JLS ( do they do sofas ? )

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Little Mix

James Arthur

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


"Is it just me or are talent shows like x factor and Britain's got talent a complete lie?

I don't bother watching these shows as it's sad that some people out there believe that anyone can achieve fame by applying for these contests. I reckon out of all the people who go to the pre-auditions, only 5% make it through to the main auditions and the other 95% are professionals fasttracked by talent scouts.

As for the 5%, only the 1% has talent while the 4% are just put through to be laughed at and ridiculed for ratings. So if this is to be true, people who audition only have a 1% chance of going through to the main auditions.

I'm sure there are people out there who have dreams but applying onto these shows won't get them there. If they want to achieve their dreams, it takes hard work.

Susan Boyle ? Paul Potts ? The stupid dog act that made a film ? Diversity ? "

I would think Sudan Boyle was one of the 5% that was put through. The rest were probably picked by talent scouts

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Alexandra Burke ?

Louisa Johnson

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Tokio Myers

Collabro ?

CBA thinking of more

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

I saw this video on YouTube sometime ago which did help put things into perspective.

https://youtu.be/HXoQTFTFTho

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I just watched it. It doesn't say anything new. No one says it's about the contestants but people do achieve fame.

It's always been a business.

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


"I just watched it. It doesn't say anything new. No one says it's about the contestants but people do achieve fame.

It's always been a business. "

It's true that it's not about the contestants. I just don't like that it just plain lies to people.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"I just watched it. It doesn't say anything new. No one says it's about the contestants but people do achieve fame.

It's always been a business.

It's true that it's not about the contestants. I just don't like that it just plain lies to people."

T.B.H all of t.v. is like that now. Even the news.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"I just watched it. It doesn't say anything new. No one says it's about the contestants but people do achieve fame.

It's always been a business.

It's true that it's not about the contestants. I just don't like that it just plain lies to people."
if you dont watch it why get your knickers inma twist. Theres been lots gone on to be.famous

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


"I just watched it. It doesn't say anything new. No one says it's about the contestants but people do achieve fame.

It's always been a business.

It's true that it's not about the contestants. I just don't like that it just plain lies to people."

All those people Granny listed were discovered through talent shows.. it worked for them

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


"I just watched it. It doesn't say anything new. No one says it's about the contestants but people do achieve fame.

It's always been a business.

It's true that it's not about the contestants. I just don't like that it just plain lies to people.

T.B.H all of t.v. is like that now. Even the news."

That is true which is why I hardly watch TV anyway

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By *iSTARessWoman
over a year ago

London

I'm a professional performer and was asked every year for four years to go on BGT until I told them to politely eff off. I know a lot of people who've been on it, many made it to the semi finals but never win because the pros are usually used as filler. And their career doesn't benefit from it. Might get a spike in their social media but little else.

The show is manipulated and produced so we feel for the underdog, the sob story, the average Joe or Josephine. That's showbiz!

The format has run it's course now but it's cheap to make and despite numbers being not what they were, gonna be a around for a bit longer

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


"I'm a professional performer and was asked every year for four years to go on BGT until I told them to politely eff off. I know a lot of people who've been on it, many made it to the semi finals but never win because the pros are usually used as filler. And their career doesn't benefit from it. Might get a spike in their social media but little else.

The show is manipulated and produced so we feel for the underdog, the sob story, the average Joe or Josephine. That's showbiz!

The format has run it's course now but it's cheap to make and despite numbers being not what they were, gonna be a around for a bit longer "

Very interesting insight. This is why I would never go on these shows as they basically turn you into a puppet

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