Just a few years ago they could have had anyone they wanted to judge.
DrPepper
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Fast forward to 2012....and they'll take just about anyone.
The ONLY credible way to have The Shirtswinger as a judge was to move her from the US show - a Simon shuffle. This way, it reeks of last resort for both parties.
I'd rather have Paula Abdul FFS!
The ONLY credible way to have The Shirtswinger as a judge was to move her from the US show - a Simon shuffle. This way, it reeks of last resort for both parties.
I'd rather have Paula Abdul FFS!
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i was thinking that earlier to be fair. she certainly has a better track record at judging on talent shows.
- Sharon Osbourne being sacked/walking and constantly bad mouthing Dannii
- Louis being fired, re-hired and made out to be a joke every season
- Tulisa's 'bullying' accusations and backlash
- Kelly being disliked and the whole 'illness' thing made her look like a joke
- Nicole being booed and hated in America for sending home that Rachel girl
- Geri Halliwell being booed at guest auditions
- Numerous big names criticising the show and laughing off reports they were linked as a judge (Mariah)
Looking at that list, why would any star want to join the panel? Why would they want to sit there for months and be constantly put down and mocked by the press, having to take part in a joke singing contest?
Very true - Also, Cheryl being called racist over Gamu and being persecuted for calling out Wagner; women being judged on their looks rather than their abilty whilst that ugly, hairy monster Cowell sits looking as hideous as ever whilst the females are expected to be perfect and to be rivals over age, dress sense, attractiveness etc
Dannii Minogue, Tulisa, Cheryl and Sharon all got huge career boosts from it. They became more famous than they ever would have been, it opened new doors for them and made huge amounts of money along the way (not so much the case for Sharon - she was loaded anyway). Whether you get insanely famous from X Factor or something else, there's always going to be a mixed reaction from the press at times. All 4 I've mentioned had a real mix of good and bad press.
Nicole, of course, got a brilliant reaction in the UK first time around which gave her some rare success in her solo career.
ITV just don't spend the cash because it isn't worth it as they can get high ratings without the big names, but if the American equivalents are Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera (American Idol, X Factor, The Voice) then theres every chance they could get someone equally as big here. They just choose not to.
Yet Cheryl was paid double......
Also, it's a huge commitment. It restricts an artist's ability to go on tour, do international press etc.
Also, I think Jessie J has had a had time in the press since her stint on The Voice. Say what you like about Jessie, she doesn't really need to do the show.
But it depends on what sort of star you are. A listers don't want to know, but up and coming stars will do the show. Both Tulisa and Cheryl are having solo number ones off the back of the show raising their profiles.
So why scrape the barrel with the Greek bird and bore Barlow?
Gary Barlow is a huge name in UK music and his signing was a big coup for the show. Personality wise he may have fallen short of people's expectations but that doesn't take away from his star status. Tulisa isn't huge but I can see why she was signed, to appeal to the younger, more urban audience. And she turned out to be a good mentor and pick good songs so she was a good call.
I agree with this rickster,The producers of X Factor have always wanted judges they can make into stars it seems to be working with Tulisa.