Would you ever really stop watching?
splodge9
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I wondered if the majority of us would ever really stick to our guns on those occasions when we say we are going to stop watching the show.
With all the maniupulation that goes on, on principal I know I shouldn't watch the show as it's not the show I grew to love from the first series. However I know that on those occasions when I think - this is a joke I can't watch this anymore, I know I won't follow through with this.
Even though it's lost the heart it had, it's still amazing television with everything it offers the viewer - there's drama, scandal, relationships, etc etc - it's like one big soap opera and each week I can't help but tune in to see how the next episode will play out.
Even thought the manipulation/apparent fixing has infuriated me, I don't vote so in that sense I don't feel ripped off, however I have been annoyed on behalf of those contestants it's affected/those who've voted last week for example who were doing so without being properly informed. But even in spite of this, I know I'll keep watching.
I was trying to think if there was anything else they could do -to me it seems in terms of the programme they've really pushed the boundaries as to what they/Simon can get away with - that would actually make me say -'No enough is enough I really can't watch this anymore' and I would actually refuse to watch it. Short of one of the judges holding up a puppy on stage and saying they would kill it live on tv if their act didn't win, I think I'm still too gripped by the show to stop watching. I'm disgusted with what they've done to manipulate it this year, but it's the kind of disgust that doesn't mean you change the channel.
What would happen on the show that would make you stop watching for real?
With all the maniupulation that goes on, on principal I know I shouldn't watch the show as it's not the show I grew to love from the first series. However I know that on those occasions when I think - this is a joke I can't watch this anymore, I know I won't follow through with this.
Even though it's lost the heart it had, it's still amazing television with everything it offers the viewer - there's drama, scandal, relationships, etc etc - it's like one big soap opera and each week I can't help but tune in to see how the next episode will play out.
Even thought the manipulation/apparent fixing has infuriated me, I don't vote so in that sense I don't feel ripped off, however I have been annoyed on behalf of those contestants it's affected/those who've voted last week for example who were doing so without being properly informed. But even in spite of this, I know I'll keep watching.
I was trying to think if there was anything else they could do -to me it seems in terms of the programme they've really pushed the boundaries as to what they/Simon can get away with - that would actually make me say -'No enough is enough I really can't watch this anymore' and I would actually refuse to watch it. Short of one of the judges holding up a puppy on stage and saying they would kill it live on tv if their act didn't win, I think I'm still too gripped by the show to stop watching. I'm disgusted with what they've done to manipulate it this year, but it's the kind of disgust that doesn't mean you change the channel.
What would happen on the show that would make you stop watching for real?
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The auditions are a bit tedious and I don't like the live audience format one bit. I think that next year they should go back to basics, lose the gimmicks and ease up on the very obvious attempts at voter manipulation.
I do admit to dipping in here the odd time to find out whats going on though:o:D
The last episode I watched was when Wagner and Katie left.
I love the audition stages so I will definitely watch those next year, but depending on how the judges act, and the level of talent they put through etc, I don't know if I'll bother watching the lives again.
In my personal opinion, I think the talent this year has been dire, just look at the 4 finalists for pity sake! I know others think completely different to me and think this is the strongest year yet (:eek: !) but I think that, coupled with the meddling/fixing, it has made the show literally unwatchable.
I also wish they'd go back to the old auditions format. You know, no audience booing or cheering, just the judges and the wannabes singing right there and then in front of them with no music, post-production or anything like that.
That was the best way.
Still throw in few votes for matt and going to stop follow the XF from next year onwards.
I probably will cave in and watch the final though. Whether I will feel compelled enough to vote though is another matter.
Yeah I much preferred that format as well. It felt much more initmate doing them that way. With the audience there it just feels like I'm watching Britain's Got Talent auditions but just with singers.
The live audience has killed the show as a singing contest as the contestants think if they can win over the crowd with a gimick the judges will put them into th enext round
I.e. Danyl Johnson (mike tossing) and Katie Waissell
I won't be watching the final on Saturday night, I just can't be bothered. My children (aged 9 and 13) are officially sick of it and want to rent a movie instead.