Is Amanda Ghost the breath of fresh X Factor UK is needing on the panel?

Barry_Clarke · 08/04/14 - 11:37

Simon Cowell has said that the final judging post will most likely go to an industry expert rather than a "celebrity! Amanda Ghost has so much experience in the industry both in a managerial role, as Epic Records President and as a singer songwriter.

http://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-x-factor/180480-x-factor-judges-2014-simon-cowell-doesnt-want-a-celebrity-judge.html

Here is what she has accomplished in her career

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Ghost

Barry_Clarke · 08/04/14 - 11:42

Here is a recent Interview with her

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3vMAn6YgiE

Zack06 · 08/04/14 - 12:08

She worked with Alexandra Burke for her first album Overcome. She wrote the song Fear Of Flying which Alex recorded but didn't end up making the album.

LandslideBrad · 08/04/14 - 12:22

I think Robin Antin would be a better choice personally.

She created the Pussycat Dolls and recent girl group G.R.L who feature on Pitbull's latest song.

She also has experience on talent shows, she created Girlicious on one and searched for a new member of PCD on another.

[Deleted User] · 08/04/14 - 12:34

LandslideBrad wrote: »

I think Robin Antin would be a better choice personally.

She created the Pussycat Dolls and recent girl group G.R.L who feature on Pitbull's latest song.

She also has experience on talent shows, she created Girlicious on one and searched for a new member of PCD on another.

Me too actually. She was also a judge on Abby' s Ultimate Dance Compeition and could therefore judge more on performance than singing ability.

Barry_Clarke · 08/04/14 - 12:39

Amanda is a three time Ivor Novello winner, President of Epic Records and nominated for 3 Grammy Awards.

Massive Songs she have been involved in writing are:-

Beautiful Liar- Beyonce and Shakira
You're Beautiful:- James Blunt
Red:- Daniel Merriwhether
Tattoo:- Jordin Sparks

Amanda also co-wrote four songs for Beyoncé's third album, I Am… Sasha Fierce; "Disappear", "Satellites" and "Ave Maria" and "Once in a Lifetime".

I think her accolades majorley outweigh those of Robin's tbh

LandslideBrad · 08/04/14 - 12:43

Barry_Clarke wrote: »

Amanda is a three time Ivor Novello winner, President of Epic Records and nominated for 3 Grammy Awards.

Massive Songs she have been involved in writing are:-

Beautiful Liar- Beyonce and Shakira
You're Beautiful:- James Blunt
Red:- Daniel Merriwhether
Tattoo:- Jordin Sparks

Amanda also co-wrote four songs for Beyoncé's third album, I Am… Sasha Fierce; "Disappear", "Satellites" and "Ave Maria" and "Once in a Lifetime".

I think her accolades majorley outweigh those of Robin's tbh

But that doesn't mean she'll be a great TV judge.

Barry_Clarke · 08/04/14 - 12:54

LandslideBrad wrote: »

But that doesn't mean she'll be a great TV judge.

I just want someone new, she knows what she is talking about as seen in interviews, a great tv judge isn't necessarily crazy, in your face. She is passionate about music, and has signed many stars, why wouldn't you want someone who knows what a superstar is and has worked with them. She seems very articulate, and seems to have firm beliefs in what she is looking for in an artist

Zack06 · 08/04/14 - 16:28

LandslideBrad wrote: »

I think Robin Antin would be a better choice personally.

She created the Pussycat Dolls and recent girl group G.R.L who feature on Pitbull's latest song.

She also has experience on talent shows, she created Girlicious on one and searched for a new member of PCD on another.

Robin doesn't have a very good track record. Her only success is PCD so far. Girlicious and The Paradiso Girls failed despite high profile launches. G.R.L might be different, but look how many years it's taken for her to create a group with similar potential to PCD.

Plus a lot of her groups complain about her choosing an "it girl" who has too much power within the group.

d56 · 08/04/14 - 16:36

They could always get Nicole back. Oh that's right, she's too beautiful and talented to be sat next to Cheryl...

C14E · 08/04/14 - 22:54

She's definitely experienced and accomplished as a songwriter and producer but as a record executive her experience consists of 20 dire months running Epic before being fired.

Andy_Smith1 · 08/04/14 - 23:03

she seems a bit 'meh' in her interviews

adamski94 · 09/04/14 - 00:17

I really hope Simon has a song writer on the panel as I find most of the time ' big stars ' are a let down plus they would be able to write a winners song rather then use a cover and possible help with the winners album