Someone like Emma Bunton would make a good judge I think. She has the experience of the industry, yet the knowledge about what is popular. Plus I think she could be good at the mentor side of things - unlike Simon who at times seems to have no regard for his acts.
However, obviously with her being pregnant, it wouldn't be very convenient for her to do this series.
I think Thornyton and Magic Roundabout Brian the Snail, sorry, Louis Walsh should go and co-present a show together somewhere far away where the satellite reception is unfortunately patchy.
No, no, no, to lowering the age to 14.
I remember the 2005 X-Factor when a young blond lad (Trevor?) got through to the final 7 in the 16-25s. I thought he had a lovely voice, and was disappointed that he didn't make the final cut. But he was devastated, so how much harder would it have been for him if he'd been the first to have been voted off the actual show? I think he was only 16, and I decided in the end that he was too nice to be thrust into the jungle of the X-Factor.
If anything the age should be raised to 18 or even 20, by which time those who know that they want to spend their life singing, as opposed to those who just think that if they can only get on TV that fortune and fame are only a day away, will have spent at least a couple of years gaining experience in the business.
Kate was OK as host, but more ITV2 than ITV1. Zoe Ball would be a good replacement, but PLEASE not Halliwell, Bunton or any other dim-witted ex-pop stars.
Louis and Simon had become stale, like two ageing panto dames bickering and ending all their insults with "darling!" Someone young and gobby would be a good replacement, Chris Moyles is worth thinking about. But definitely NOT Paula Abdul - ditchwater dull as guest judge - and WHY have 4 judges? It totally upsets the balance of the show.
No, no, no, to lowering the age to 14.
I remember the 2005 X-Factor when a young blond lad (Trevor?) got through to the final 7 in the 16-25s. I thought he had a lovely voice, and was disappointed that he didn't make the final cut. But he was devastated, so how much harder would it have been for him if he'd been the first to have been voted off the actual show? I think he was only 16, and I decided in the end that he was too nice to be thrust into the jungle of the X-Factor.
If anything the age should be raised to 18 or even 20, by which time those who know that they want to spend their life singing, as opposed to those who just think that if they can only get on TV that fortune and fame are only a day away, will have spent at least a couple of years gaining experience in the business.
And if a 14/15 yr old won, isn't there a law limiting the number of days they can work per year?
Pop Idol was a much better show than X Factor. I hate the format of X Factor. I would watch it if Pete Waterman is brought in though as Pete is just gold. His banter with Simon in Pop Idol was brilliant.
There were rumours last year of Dermot O'Leary replacing Kate Thornton as host.
Pop Idol was a much better show than X Factor. I hate the format of X Factor. I would watch it if Pete Waterman is brought in though as Pete is just gold. His banter with Simon in Pop Idol was brilliant.
There were rumours last year of Dermot O'Leary replacing Kate Thornton as host.
You hit the nail on the head there, I totally agree with that. Pete is brilliant, he really is.
Proves what bullshit the judges come out with if they're lowering the age to 14.
Because on previous series they have been heard to say several times that a particular singer who is only 16 is too young to handle the pressure.
If they told us that a 16 year old was too young to handle the pressure of the show then why should we believe them to be honest in their opinions if they now lower the admission age to 14?
They should bump up Ben Shepherd to the show, he's lovely, cheeky, and utterly wasted on ITV2!
That's a bit irresponsible of him, being utterly wasted on ITV2. I know not many people watch, but he should make more of an effort to maintain his composure.
Sharon and her family do the transatlantic celeb party rounds with Simon so it was almost inevitable that she was chosen over Louis who barely leaves the UK!
Kate Thornton was just......quite bland. All she did was just standing their wearing an awful dress very badly looking like a prom girl caught in the headlights everytime she was on. The way she also visibly took a deep breath before she started talking look amateur too
Not the Republic of Ireland, no. Northern Ireland is.
So Louis is from the Republic? My mistake as I thought he was from Northern Ireland hence the use of "UK" in my initial post. I should have said he barely "leaves the UK and The Republic of Ireland"
So Louis is from the Republic? My mistake as I thought he was from Northern Ireland hence the use of "UK" in my initial post. I should have said he barely "leaves the UK and The Republic of Ireland"
If you meant Northern Ireland, then you should've said Northern Ireland. If you just say Ireland, people will always assume you mean the Rep. Ireland.
The show needs people who are in touch with today's youth but still know the demands of the music industry - so I vote for Bruce Forsyth as the new host and Jimmy Saville to be on the judging panel.
Ohhhh and please could ITV move the show at least a month forward in the viewing schedules? No I'm not desperate to see the next series, I just don't want all the clowns who do watch it to dictate what the Xmas no 1 is going to be every year for the rest of my life. :mad:
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However, obviously with her being pregnant, it wouldn't be very convenient for her to do this series.
btw Ronan Keating is the favourite to replace Walsh according Paddy power!!
http://www.paddypower.com/bet?action=go_type&category=SPECIALS&ev_class_id=72&ev_type_id=7182&ev_oc_grp_ids=45112#link_819298
No, hang on, wait a minute.........
she also did Aussie Pop Idol apparently.
They should bump up Ben Shepherd to the show, he's lovely, cheeky, and utterly wasted on ITV2!
I remember the 2005 X-Factor when a young blond lad (Trevor?) got through to the final 7 in the 16-25s. I thought he had a lovely voice, and was disappointed that he didn't make the final cut. But he was devastated, so how much harder would it have been for him if he'd been the first to have been voted off the actual show? I think he was only 16, and I decided in the end that he was too nice to be thrust into the jungle of the X-Factor.
If anything the age should be raised to 18 or even 20, by which time those who know that they want to spend their life singing, as opposed to those who just think that if they can only get on TV that fortune and fame are only a day away, will have spent at least a couple of years gaining experience in the business.
Louis and Simon had become stale, like two ageing panto dames bickering and ending all their insults with "darling!" Someone young and gobby would be a good replacement, Chris Moyles is worth thinking about. But definitely NOT Paula Abdul - ditchwater dull as guest judge - and WHY have 4 judges? It totally upsets the balance of the show.
There were rumours last year of Dermot O'Leary replacing Kate Thornton as host.
You hit the nail on the head there, I totally agree with that. Pete is brilliant, he really is.
Because on previous series they have been heard to say several times that a particular singer who is only 16 is too young to handle the pressure.
If they told us that a 16 year old was too young to handle the pressure of the show then why should we believe them to be honest in their opinions if they now lower the admission age to 14?
That's a bit irresponsible of him, being utterly wasted on ITV2. I know not many people watch, but he should make more of an effort to maintain his composure.
Isn't Ireland part of the UK?
Not the Republic of Ireland, no. Northern Ireland is.
So Louis is from the Republic? My mistake as I thought he was from Northern Ireland hence the use of "UK" in my initial post. I should have said he barely "leaves the UK and The Republic of Ireland"
Ohhhh and please could ITV move the show at least a month forward in the viewing schedules? No I'm not desperate to see the next series, I just don't want all the clowns who do watch it to dictate what the Xmas no 1 is going to be every year for the rest of my life. :mad: