The X Factor without Simon, Cheryl OR Dermot?
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This is what i'm hearing from reports of DS.
I mean, Cheryl would be quite easy to replace.
But who would replace Simon because (love him or hate him), he demands a great level of respect and has an ora of power and authority about him. So who would take his place.
Same without dermot. Great presenter in my opinion.
I mean, Cheryl would be quite easy to replace.
But who would replace Simon because (love him or hate him), he demands a great level of respect and has an ora of power and authority about him. So who would take his place.
Same without dermot. Great presenter in my opinion.
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The show needs someone of equal gravitas and stature.
Mr Blobby?
Haha I take it your not a fan
Definitely they should try and get Nicole to replace Cheryl, but the show might bring her down, however much she could improve it
Replace Simon with a sheep. Wouldn't make much difference.
(Anyone to replace Cole!)
My point exactly.
THAT I didnt know.
Just saying what i heard.
So true. The show will probably be more respected without Simon.
Cole can get out.
Dermot we'll keep.
Walsh can get out.
Mingue we'll keep (for now).
I think he is still trying to get Dermott in US lineup- which will likely fall short of working (Christina & Buble have both had him repeat questions on the live shows...not good to execs.)
Move Nicole to replace Cheryl & bring in (Ronan or Robbie Williams? who both have ties to the show) for simon?
My guess is that Simon, Cheryl, & even the Fox execs are rethinking this idea. I could see Simon seeing a benefit from at least a years absence from the UK show... All of the Simon contraversy, etc (which does help ratings), seems like it may be becoming a bit stale and predictable (and the ratings will remain regardless). Same with Cheryl, its all becoming predictable (the contraversy, etc). And with Cheryl still being relatively at the top of Xfactor success- she is smart to wonder if there is nowhere to go but down (even if only as a matter of degree).
All of this coupled with the fact that the US show would definitely suffer from the split time as well as the whole "mentor aspect" of the show would be undermined. (I think I read that 2 of the DWTS/ SCD judges to both- however they don't have the mentor element to the show.
Not to mention, if Simon is planning on signing 4 or 5 of the current acts to his label, this will take up time. (And LA will be good locale for him as he could in theory try to give all of the top 5 US exposure, since they are all so different from each other- really even different markets in most cases).
The 2 year contract is probably a torn in his plans at the moment... surely he could get out of the contract or convince them of something to free him up?
Regarding tv nights...I've always thought it was strange how different UK/US schedules are. Although sports may have some effect a various times during the year..... The main reason for Weeknights is because this is when families are most reliably at home (because kids have school and parent work the next day). Whereas the weekend is when adults may be a friends houses, parties, going out, going out of town for whatever reason. Also this is when kids go to parties, etc (or to a friends house if they are younger).
So at the very least- it is hard to have consistent viewership on weekends.
it needs another older mentor to replace Simon - but Cheryl can be easily replaced.
Nicole Scherzinger to replace Cheryl.
Not sure who could replace Dermot though? Although it's always been rumoured to be Christine Bleakley in the past.
Thursday night has been the weakest spot for FOX for ages, that's why they're moving American Idol to Thursdays. If the show does well on Thursdays they will schedule X Factor on the same night.
I don't think Cheryl Cole is replaceable, she's brought the controversy into the series this season which translated in higher ratings. It's a fact that ratings have soared since she joined the show. So let's see what happens if/when she leaves the show.
Cant imagine Nicole doing XF without Simon there.
Why would she? he's the only one really known in the US. She'd look kind of outta place with Louis and Dannii.
I don't really understand your logic here. So because he is the only one really known in the US, that would mean Nicole can't be on the UK panel? I'm confused.