The X factor 2009

Frank · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:53 am Post subject:

It started last Saturday, you may have heard about the new format, in front of a live audience. Do you think its better ? If you havent made your mind up, take a look at this audition....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FA5DkFUSxk&feature=related

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hilda · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:59 am Post subject:

Well i know for a FACT that you dont get to perform infron of the judges first time round
a lad in my schoiol ayuditioned in june in Macnhester and said hed gotten thru then first 3 auditions?? i said o are you at boot camp, he said no,,,, he hadnt even sung infront of simon ,, he did 3 auditions and then an interview on his life, then got a letter saying no further auditions were needed

so how the hell do the liikes of that largish girl who cannot sing get IN??
total farce and all for viweing figures

ps this is corrobborated on Digital spy too, seems the process was one erson picked in 4,,,, and a bank of ten or so tents you performed infront of...they had a quota to get trhu
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Frank · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:08 am Post subject:

But that's exactly how I expected things to happen. There are 100,000 entrants and you don't need to be a maths genius to work out that there must be a weeding out process. The criteria for getting through to the judges has to be on several levels, not just talent, but on entertainment vaue based on the applicants percieved delusion and lack of talent, quirkiness or some other undefined thing they think may interest the public. The X factor don't pretend that 100,000 people are seen by the judges.

Anyway, I just found out you can see the best auditions on line at the ITV official X factor website. If you have an ad block (as in Firefox) the video wont play unless you disable the ad block.

http://xfactor.itv.com/2009/episodes/video/item_200117.htm
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Silverpixie (Admin) · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:11 am Post subject:

I have to admit I don't watch it very often, I hate it when the judges make people cry and some of the acts are just so awful I'm embarrassed for them.

That bloke was really good though, I might have to watch it more often, thanks Frank.

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nickmacuk · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:24 am Post subject:

Watched on Saturday wasnt over impressed with anyone not keen on the new audience auditions but supose it coins in more dosh for SC rest of the show predictable ritual humiliation, angry relative, judges arguing, judges fan, etc etc will be rcording rest so can zap throuigh in about 20 mins

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Frank · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:52 am Post subject:

pepsigirl · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:20 pm Post subject:

Well I always watch it, and I absolutely loved Dan...one to watch out I am sure.
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hilda · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:43 pm Post subject:

i could eat a large slice of an egg custard off him!!
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pepsigirl · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:45 pm Post subject:

Yes he was nice....don't tell my husband.
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nickmacuk · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:28 am Post subject:

The guy with the big hair might stand a chance, with fat lass from Trinidad had a great voice and personality, The guy who lost his brother will be this years Daniel and do well when it goes to the public voting.
I think they have done all the usual things in the "script" now.
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Gunny · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:40 pm Post subject:

Its the only reality type thing i watch,bugger to big brother and all the crap,is it still going?

That scottish lassie that was on it was from my town,still never watched it.

Like the factor though,

Liked the old format,no background music or anything....I`ve no idea why a lot of them seem to think they can sing though,they actually line thereselves up to be humiliated
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da mama · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject:

and the ones who are being humiliated and cant sing
usually have family and friends clapping and cheering
them on

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nickmacuk · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:51 pm Post subject:

Lucie and Jade definite contenders from this week.
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Frank · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:01 am Post subject:

I can't recall any real megastars in the making yet, from this weeks show Dominic Harris, who came back after dropping out of last years show was pretty good, Nicole Lawrence the pub singer with bad habits might develop with coaching. Faye Bray will be remembered more for how she dressed and talked ( reminded me of Nancy from Oliver) rather than her singing, which was OK.

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hilda · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:03 pm Post subject:

ive seen who the final 12 are so its sort of spoiled it a bit ica lost interest in it
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nickmacuk · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:54 am Post subject:

Frank · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:54 pm Post subject:

If you post the list Hilda please do so in a spoiler, as I do not wish to know in advance, thanks.

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hilda · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject:

ok ill find the list
if you prefer me pm it instead incae i cock the spoiler thing up
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Gunny · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:30 pm Post subject:

Jamie affro is the man...i looked him up on Youtube...quite a lot of amateur footage on there

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