At what point did the X factor "Jump the shark"?
Stewie_C
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From urban dictionary:- "Jump the shark - a term to describe a moment when something that was once great has reached a point where it will now decline in quality and popularity. Origin of this phrase comes from a Happy Days episode where the Fonz jumped a shark on waterskis. Thus was labeled the lowest point of the show."
For me, the jump the shark moment this series was when they started binning out decent acts and putting through the invited dross we now see in the lives - first week of boot camp.
For me, the jump the shark moment this series was when they started binning out decent acts and putting through the invited dross we now see in the lives - first week of boot camp.
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That's the earliest 'controversial ratings'' moment i can remember
aiden goes
wtf moment
There was an earlier one, when Louis sent home Maria Lawson over the Conway Sisters, but I agree that the Lucie Jones thing was probably more controversial as the Conway Sisters weren't a joke act, just a bit rubbish.
Still, ratings remained strong for the next series, so probably the first true jump the shark moment, which saw subsequent declines in rating, was Katie Waissel staying over TreyC and then Aiden. I think a lot of people lost faith in the judge's voting process over those couple of weeks.
Well it declined in popularity after Simon/Cheryl/Dannii left..
Thanks for that. I knew the saying, but didn't know where it originated from. Interesting!
But to be honest, I don't think X Factor was anywhere near the shark in the first place......
Now we get silly towie style intros, talent searching before the show and a judging panel that clearly don't care who goes through and only decide on who is leaving based on how much publicity it will stir up, hence why most of the best acts leave well before the final but end up doing better on their own anyway, away ftom the freakshow.
The x factor is like a credibility vacuum, tainting anyone who has ever been on it with the affliction. Artists who are already doing ok should really think twice before going on there. When some of the acts audition, they seem really fresh faced and unique, and by the end they have a team of stylists turning them into Adele and making them sing a load of middle of the road, chart ballads. The nervy, edgyness is gone, replaced with a self assured and safe performance that has a generic sound, similar to everyone else that ends up getting far on this show. Original singers with their own ideas who can't be molded to the x factor system are then quickly weeded out in favour of the bland sheep that will do whatever the shows producers want them to.
Fonzie has now water skied that shark
great post - janet last year anyone? what happened to her? she looked crushed by the end of it. In all honesty, longer term ella may well thank her lucky stars that she left when she did
It's just not 'Jump the Shark' worthy TV.
The show suffered when it changed from a 'singing' contest to a 'show'. Too much OTT staging, too many backing singers and dancers. Add to this returning judges who are well past their sell by date or newbies who think they should educate the voters with 'urban' modern song choices.
For me, the format, judges, mentors and substanceless hype have ruined what was an enjoyable 'family' show.
Upset Granddad
Happy Days was awsome!
I preferred Metal Mickey