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why is simon biggin up same difference all the time?

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is this guy deluded? he done the same with michelle mcmanus in pop idol 2. the guy gets a funny idea in his brain about these poor acts and backs them and thinks that he can sway people to believe what he says?

i was gobsmacked when he chose them to go thorugh to the finals. yeah 5-9 yr old may like them, but i think they r sh1t
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  • spiideyspiidey Posts: 16,296
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    rated_2000 wrote: »
    is this guy deluded? he done the same with michelle mcmanus in pop idol 2. the guy gets a funny idea in his brain about these poor acts and backs them and thinks that he can sway people to believe what he says?

    i was gobsmacked when he chose them to go thorugh to the finals. yeah 5-9 yr old may like them, but i think they r sh1t

    I would say that, compared to Hope, SD have been massively understated by Cowell! :eek:
  • Chisato GeesteChisato Geeste Posts: 20,654
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    Well they are in the final 5 without ever having been in the bottom 2 so seems like the best decision he made this year I would say.

    Plenty of people like them on here and I doubt there are many 5-9 year olds posting. So although you think they are "shit" others clearly disagree.
  • The Face of BoeThe Face of Boe Posts: 843
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    rated_2000 wrote: »
    is this guy deluded? he done the same with michelle mcmanus in pop idol 2. the guy gets a funny idea in his brain about these poor acts and backs them and thinks that he can sway people to believe what he says?

    i was gobsmacked when he chose them to go thorugh to the finals. yeah 5-9 yr old may like them, but i think they r sh1t

    And I am 32 and I love Same Difference!
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    Nearing the big 4 0 and loving Same Difference. It is great to have a refreshing act in the competition.
  • conmarcas3conmarcas3 Posts: 5,260
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    rated_2000 wrote: »
    is this guy deluded? he done the same with michelle mcmanus in pop idol 2. the guy gets a funny idea in his brain about these poor acts and backs them and thinks that he can sway people to believe what he says?

    i was gobsmacked when he chose them to go thorugh to the finals. yeah 5-9 yr old may like them, but i think they r sh1t

    After seeing what song the winner will be releasing, he's a smart cookie. Can rule out pretty well all the other acts for that one then.:yawn:
  • spiideyspiidey Posts: 16,296
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    Nearing the big 3-0 and love them too!
  • spiideyspiidey Posts: 16,296
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    conmarcas3 wrote: »
    After seeing what song the winner will be releasing, he's a smart cookie. Can rule out pretty well all the other acts for that one then.:yawn:

    ooooh what is it? ;)
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    I think Same Difference are a breath of fresh air and one of the only acts that consistently give worthy performances:)
  • conmarcas3conmarcas3 Posts: 5,260
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    spiidey wrote: »
    ooooh what is it? ;)

    It's a Mariah/Whitney sing. Link here:

    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/a80740/x-factor-champion-to-record-mariah-song.html
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    spiidey wrote: »
    I would say that, compared to Hope, SD have been massively understated by Cowell! :eek:
    I would say that SD have been massively underestimated by Cowell. I think that he had them in initially so that he could afford to lose an act, in this case SD. Not so and I know think that he's realising it too.
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    spiidey wrote: »
    I would say that, compared to Hope, SD have been massively understated by Cowell! :eek:

    I would agree.

    Hope are the ones that are "bigged up" way beyond anyone's perception of reality.
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    Point me in the direction of some of this "bigging up" he's been doing for them - I'd love to read about it... :)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,021
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    Why is simon bigging up SD?....possibly as they are his act and his best chance of winning??
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 4,959
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    i wouldn't say he is - I think he has probably only just realised their potential to be honest. His comments have always been nice to them, but I wouldn't say he's overly enthusiastic - that should change once hope leave
  • Chisato GeesteChisato Geeste Posts: 20,654
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    Tiggah wrote: »
    I would say that SD have been massively underestimated by Cowell. I think that he had them in initially so that he could afford to lose an act, in this case SD. Not so and I know think that he's realising it too.

    Absolutely. He only put them in as cannon fodder to keep Hope and Futureproof in as long as possible. Sadly for him it all went t*ts up.
  • marks thespotmarks thespot Posts: 2,961
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    Chisato Geeste wrote: »
    Absolutely. He only put them in as cannon fodder to keep Hope and Futureproof in as long as possible. Sadly for him it all went t*ts up.

    Exactly.

    Don't forget, he was taken by surprise by Ray Quinn's success last year and only acknowledged him as a serious contender towards the end.

    Not quite as savvy as he makes out!
  • temperaretemperare Posts: 3,869
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    rated_2000 wrote: »
    is this guy deluded? he done the same with michelle mcmanus in pop idol 2. the guy gets a funny idea in his brain about these poor acts and backs them and thinks that he can sway people to believe what he says?

    i was gobsmacked when he chose them to go thorugh to the finals. yeah 5-9 yr old may like them, but i think they r sh1t

    Me too, I think we are going to get a 00's version of steps....
  • RooftopcowboyRooftopcowboy Posts: 7,235
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    his main motivation will be money of course, the tweenie bopper market is huge

    but im a SD fan, they have always been professional an given at the very least a reasonable performance, and have worked the pubs and clubs refining their act (always an advantage in my book)

    i wouldent bet against them winning if they keep their form up
  • Patti-AnnPatti-Ann Posts: 22,747
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    I think Simon always views acts for their money making potential. Clutching at straws with Hope I think...:D
  • RodriguezMan267RodriguezMan267 Posts: 28,156
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    To be fair. He hasn't got much to pick from. If you had two acts left like Same Difference and Hope - who would you big up?
  • rated_2000rated_2000 Posts: 2,610
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    kyri wrote: »
    To be fair. He hasn't got much to pick from. If you had two acts left like Same Difference and Hope - who would you big up?

    he should admit he f**ked up and vote both acts out just like he did with the conway sisters. least then he would keep some credibility instead of making himself look like a complete moron. tryin to con everyone that there good :cool:
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    can't stand simon if they were anyone elses act he would have treated them the same way as chico, mcdonald brother's sangita american idol or any of the novelty acts every week sticking the knife in occasionaly admiting "your such a nice guy(s)the show would be dull with out you" or something. But because it's his act he's acting like their sensational and can do no wrong. They are mediocre at best and if they weren't his act he would be saying that or worst.
  • tiggosaurustiggosaurus Posts: 3,653
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    rated_2000 wrote: »
    he should admit he f**ked up and vote both acts out just like he did with the conway sisters. least then he would keep some credibility instead of making himself look like a complete moron. tryin to con everyone that there good :cool:
    Do you even watch the show? The judges vote has ended, it's down to the public now.

    Like I've said, if you can point me in the direction of any extravagant claims Simon has made 'bigging up' SD, then please do so! I think he's damned them with faint praise on occasions, he's meddled with their song choice right at the last minute and, this week, he's given them pretty poor songs in comparison to Hope.

    And yet lots of people still like them, unlike Hope - apparently "the best group we've ever had on the X Factor". :rolleyes:'
  • Malc LondonMalc London Posts: 2,119
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    I think because they are unique and talented.
  • Patti-AnnPatti-Ann Posts: 22,747
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    We haven't had an act like them before, they're not your average 'group'
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