It's better without Cowell
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I'm not expecting anyone to agree with me here, but by Christ I think X Factor is better without Cowell on screen. And, indeed, Cheryl Cole.
The three new judges just seem to have a bit more gravitas (although they're probably just trying to impress so they get the big cheque again next year, not that GB needs it ) and I really don't miss Cowell's smugness and CC's pouty "Look at me, pet, Ah'm so special" air.
TBH, watching it this weekend made Louis Walsh appear truly like a relic from an earlier age, I found his whole panto dame "ner ner ner-ner ner" routine grating on my ears more than ever before.
But, as I say, I'm probably alone in thinking this!
The three new judges just seem to have a bit more gravitas (although they're probably just trying to impress so they get the big cheque again next year, not that GB needs it ) and I really don't miss Cowell's smugness and CC's pouty "Look at me, pet, Ah'm so special" air.
TBH, watching it this weekend made Louis Walsh appear truly like a relic from an earlier age, I found his whole panto dame "ner ner ner-ner ner" routine grating on my ears more than ever before.
But, as I say, I'm probably alone in thinking this!
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Deffo agree with Cheryl and partly agree about Simon
always like having a look at CC though!
Cowell Who?
Good post it is far far better without his smug, egotistical arrogance. Simon is there for Simon he has no interest in finding talent just lining his pockets. Actually American Idol is far better without him as well. I do not think Craig, Sophie and Sami would have had a chance at live shows if he was still around. Cheryl was only there to further her own career and was as self absorbed as Simon.
It feels generally rejuvenated, but at times it feels like it's the same script but a different cast with Tulisa coming out with Cheryl's "you're my guilty pleasure" and Gary having random pops at Louis a la Cowell, seemingly just to cause a stir and for no other purpose than to warm up the already raucous crowd.
She was just as manipulative as Simon Cowell but since she is viewed as being "hot" and said it with a smile people didn't pick up on it.
Glad to see the back her
The same concepts and scripts still remain, however!
Agreed. It's the same manipulation going on behind the scenes as well; you can see Simon's influence as if he's still there, pulling all the strings.
I was really disappointed to hear some of the same old comments trotted out. I hope Tulisa and Gary come into their own and get the confidence to be themselves instead of wannabe Simon and Cheryl.
Louis...really. What is he still doing here? A panel of Gary, Kelly, Tulisa and Dannii would have been much better.
That would have being a fantastic panel
Cowell is still there..look close and you'll see him work the puppets:)
I think the show has a very amature look and feel to it this year. Totally classless
Absolutely correct. Plain n simple:yawn:
What do you mean. Are you saying they fix the phone lines. You seem to think that
I am certain, and have been since the Rhydian/Leon final, that if the votes aren't actually fixed, they are manipulated. I also think that Simon and the producers know the voting figures in the break, and tell the judges how to vote. Hence every so often we get a sudden rule change.
the new panel are fantastic, but tbh i could probably sit and watch my 4 goldfish for 2 hours and find it more comfortable viewing than cowell and cole.