The we are not really watching 'it' thread

[Annette Curtain]

I'm FEKKIN lovin watching this "it" show this year

It's great stuff, makes winter way more bearable

Hey on that note: I made blackberry whisky tonight in preparation for 'the big red and white guy down the chimney' day.

(not Eric Pickles btw DC) tho that would be funny

[FJDGoose]

Don't suppose i'll ever watch it , whatever it is.

[aquarius moon]

What does everyone think of the new format?

Not very nice for the contestants, but more exciting for the viewers.

I think it's a change for the better.

[El Pibe]

The run in has improved admittedly but a desperately awful karaokefest full of pretty little insipid clones beckons.

Aeneid more crazy brazilians.

[maxxi]

the cruelty's been notched up - almost as though they've only just realised that we(don't) watch purely to see the pain.

[StraferJack]

Can never get over the "these are real people" factor. It's not a fiction or a game. To them anyway

Talking about the cruelty and enjoying it? Not for me

[Otta]

Where are they up to? I've not watched any yet because I find it too cringey at the audition stage.

[giggirl]

Please could someone maybe PM me what it is.

Thanx

Px

[Annette Curtain]

It has become crueler, almost a parody of itself

The auditions are almost Karaoke versions of the previous auditions

Eventually it will evolve into a woman with an afro, finger tapping the mic, whilst modulating her range between high and low

And a boy band with guys side stepping in and out of a revolving circle, pumping the words "Wass up, wassup" into a microphone

The judges will feature the Honey Monster and the kids from the Rice Crispy packet, hosted by a Monster Munch & no one will even flinch

Still meanwhile of that, i'm still watching

[*Bob*]

Annette Curtain Wrote:

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> The judges will feature the Honey Monster and the

> kids from the Rice Crispy packet, hosted by a

> Monster Munch & no one will even flinch

When does this start?! I can't wait!

Thoughts on this year:

Bringing back 'the room' audition was a good idea. Never liked going straight to the audience of gawping munters and their ludicrous edited-in expressions of UTTER SHOCK - like aliens just landed on the stage and did the hokey-cokey.

My favourite new element is the close-up of 'the finger' sliding the fader up on the mixing desk. Probably attributed to Simon Cowell in the credits - along with everything else.

I think there were actually far fewer cringey comedy entrants this year weren't there? - which I think is down to ITV's heartwarming new policy of excluding the mentally ill from auditions this year.

Not that I'm watching it, of course.

[aquarius moon]

Bit of a shock tonight.

I loved Abi, but she wasn't as good unless doing her own thing.

My faves are still in:

1) Rough Copy

2) Sam Bailey

[El Pibe]

To be fair they're the only two with any modicum of talent, at least as far as tedious karaoke fest competitions go.

I liked Abi too, but there was something horrible about her attempts to appease a format that in no way suited her own talent.

She'll be fine, she won't conquer the world but if she can put out some of her own work with a bit of integrity then I'll look forward to seeing her play at the Union Chapel.

[Loz]

I for one will miss her weekly strangling of some well-known song.

[El Pibe]

The Kylie one was proper hide behind the sofa stuff!!!

[the-e-dealer]

I've recorded the whole thing so I can have an IT Fest one weekend ! - want to come?

[aquarius moon]

SO frustrating when you can see 'Fix' rearing it's ugly head on certain episodes.

[OD]

Thank God he went home this week, it was long overdue. Anything less would have definitely been a 'fix'!

[Otta]

Yeah I'm not sure how that can be called a fix. I've not seen that much of it this year, but what I've seen of him has been far from impressive. Worst of a not particularly good bunch.

[OD]

The guy 'looked' the part until he opened his mouth, if he had stayed, expecially after that performance then it would've been a fix!!!

Rough Copy, Sam Bailey and Hannah are all quite talented I think!

[Otta]

I want to like Rough Copy, but have yet to be particularly impressed by a performance. They seem like good lads though. Sam Bailey is good, but if she wins, she'll never be heard of again. Someone like Hannah may stand a chance of going further if she wins...

[El Pibe]

They're all a pretty forgettable bunch.

But then I thought that of One Direction, so shows what I know.

Tamera has potential to do well, ie she's young, gullible, malleable, will sign the worst contract Syco offers and is pretty and skinny with a nice bum.

She can even sing, though not convinced that's a prerequisite.

[*Bob*]

'Be nice for me to get noticed for my talent, not just my looks' he said modestly - some weeks back.

I thought it showed great self-belief - for someone who can't sing, has heavily-concealed acne and a touch of dwarf.

[aquarius moon]

Hannah & Tamera won't win because they don't have enough public support.

I'm still going for Rough Copy to win, Sam Bailey 2nd.

When I said 'fix' I was referring to the bottom two, not the fact that Sam went.

Heaven forbid that Louie goes into the final 4 weeks with all of his acts remaining. So conveniently 2 of his boys were in the sing-off.

Tamera was in the bottom two a few weeks ago. On Saturday her performance was so weak, plus she forgot her lyrics.

Definitely bottom two contender again. Miraculously she escaped.

Simon C has said on numerous occasions that she has the most potential & is the only one of the finalists with a future. As soon as she is voted off, he will sign her up anyway but obviously wants to keep her in as long as possible.

Enough said really.

[Otta]

I dunno, call me naive, but I'd have thought it would be difficult for them to fix the votes after controversy about phone polls a few years ago.

I don't think there are any fixes in x factor.

The fact Tamara forgot her words probably gained her votes. I think before, she was coming across a bit over confident, that nade her more human.

[Otta]

That's not to say they're not above trying to influence the votes, but I believe the votes are counted correctly.