I'd imagine tomorrow the judges will pick the Top 12 or whatever from each category for the 6 chair challenge, then Saturday morning categories will be revealed, then all the performances will take place over Sat/Sun. Unless there's a group challenge tomorrow?
I hope there's not a group challenge, they're totally pointless and filler. I'd rather them just have a mass cull, do the chair challenge, and then be on their way to judges homes. Makes for a much snappier and exciting show.
I hope there's not a group challenge, they're totally pointless and filler. I'd rather them just have a mass cull, do the chair challenge, and then be on their way to judges homes. Makes for a much snappier and exciting show.
I agree, last year it was completely pointless and just seemed like they wanted to make up some extra time. I'd much rather it was the same as the US show will judges houses slotted in before the lives
I hope there is a group challenge. One of my favourite parts is hearing the contestants sing in the room auditions and when there's no crowd. Whenever there's a crowd it all just comes across so fake and false...not that it isn't when they're singing in the room, but I just can't stand the arena auditions with the crowd. I like hearing them sing on stage/in the room with no crowd. Some of the best moments on the show for me have happened when there's no crowd...for example Rachel Adedeji's bootcamp performance, Alexandra Burke's bootcamp.
There has to be Group challenges, when they did mass culls there was huge controversy, even though I don't really mind them.
Let's just remember that last year they were on to the Chair round after just two ad breaks - so they show very little of the Group challenges! Plus the contestants are sent home in a fair way.
Yes, group challenge is one of those challenges that we can spot the stand out and potential of someone being put into a band
I hope bootcamp is more than just 6 chair challenges .. Someone on Twitter said she made it to Top 30 girls before being cut so I can assume that there will be two cut before actual 6 chair challenges ..
All contestants -> Top 30 each category -> Top 13 each category (6 chair challenge candidates)
I've just had an email from Applause Store saying "It is with the hugest possible regret that your tickets for this weekend's X FACTOR Boot Camp have been cancelled entirely at random due to a set change." Looking at a tweet from Mark Sidaway it seems as if they've redesigned the stage into a massive X. Not happy as I've already paid £30 for car parking on the Sunday!!! Kids not happy either obviously
I've just had an email from Applause Store saying "It is with the hugest possible regret that your tickets for this weekend's X FACTOR Boot Camp have been cancelled entirely at random due to a set change." Looking at a tweet from Mark Sidaway it seems as if they've redesigned the stage into a massive X. Not happy as I've already paid £30 for car parking on the Sunday!!! Kids not happy either obviously
What?! I am so sorry, and shocked, to hear that. That's awful... I cannot believe they'd be able to do that for whatever reason. Right, what you must do tomorrow is phone Applause Store and explain the situation. You'll be given Priority Tickets for another show. Since you're obviously a fan of X Factor, I'd try and request to be put on a Live Show Priority Reserve List. Give it a try
I've just checked my emails, and I haven't been sent this.
I wonder how they chose who to take tickets from? How long ago were you successful in receiving the tickets? Have you yet printed the tickets off?
You say you were going on Sunday's show; perhaps they're having only cancelling Sunday tickets as it's not quite as short notice as those getting up tomorrow for it all. Either way, I think it's really bad and unjust that they'd be able to do this - Incredibly unprofessional.
What?! I am so sorry, and shocked, to hear that. That's awful... I cannot believe they'd be able to do that for whatever reason. Right, what you must do tomorrow is phone Applause Store and explain the situation. You'll be given Priority Tickets for another show. Since you're obviously a fan of X Factor, I'd try and request to be put on a Live Show Priority Reserve List. Give it a try
I've just checked my emails, and I haven't been sent this.
I wonder how they chose who to take tickets from? How long ago were you successful in receiving the tickets? Have you yet printed the tickets off?
You say you were going on Sunday's show; perhaps they're having only cancelling Sunday tickets as it's not quite as short notice as those getting up tomorrow for it all. Either way, I think it's really bad and unjust that they'd be able to do this - Incredibly unprofessional.
I think they were pretty sneaky the way they sent the email out too. It was sent at 6.05pm this evening. When I tried to call them I found that their office is open Mon-Fri from 10.30am-6pm ! This is a copy of the entire email:-
URGENT: SEAT CULL TICKET CANCEL!
Hi Chris Williams,
It is with the hugest possible regret that your tickets for this weekend's X FACTOR Boot Camp have been cancelled entirely at random due to a set change.
On arrival here at The SSE Arena today after seeing a new seating layout it is clear that we have no option but to cancel some ticket holders at random, and unfortunately, you are one of those selected!
There are less seats than on the original plan rendering us with too many people booked in, and not enough seats!
We understand just how frustrating this must be for you, but in order to avoid you having a wasted journey we have had to cancel your tickets.
The decision to cancel ticket holders is beyond our control, and is a decision we don't take lightly, especially with such short notice, but is due to the last minute changes often made in a TV recording such as this one.
WE PROMISE to email you as soon as The X Factor Live show tickets are released to ensure you get the first chance to request tickets to join us.
In the meantime, we once again, we apologise unreservedly for the last minute change to your plans.
All our best The Applause Store Team!
So annoying about the car park ticket too as I'm unable to get a refund on it!!!
I'm going down to Wembley tomorrow (eek ) and have just opened up an X Factor Updates Twitter Account. I'll be tweeting a live stream of updates as the Chair Challenge gets underway, including pictures and videos ect. If you're fed up of waiting around for news, then give me a follow - I promise I'll be on the ball
In other news; the judges have just been assigned their categories. Mel seems very pleased. Cheryl has joked that she'll be calling in sick tomorrow, as she doesn't like the idea of the Six Chair Challenge. In turn, she's confirmed that whichever category she's got will be performing tomorrow. It'll either be the groups of the girls in my opinion.
Cheryl seems to be dreading doing the 6 chair challenge tomorrow with her category judging by her twitter. She does seem a lot more invested into this years show than I thought she would
Cheryl seems to be dreading doing the 6 chair challenge tomorrow with her category judging by her twitter. She does seem a lot more invested into this years show than I thought she would
She has said it herself, she was fed up in her final year and her heart wasn't in it, maybe th three year break will make a difference and she will be more invested this time around.
I have seen a couple comments on here from people saying she was surprisingly insightful with her comments this time around, so we'll see.
I'm going to tomorrows first session so will hopefully see the girls fingers crossed.
finger crossed for you too !!!
hopefully, u can get all their names, particularly the girl whose name is Lola, she got alot of buzz from people on twitter and Simon Cowell called her potential winner. She's a country singer by the way based on a contestant said on Twitter. She looks around 20's.
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I hope there's not a group challenge, they're totally pointless and filler. I'd rather them just have a mass cull, do the chair challenge, and then be on their way to judges homes. Makes for a much snappier and exciting show.
I agree, last year it was completely pointless and just seemed like they wanted to make up some extra time. I'd much rather it was the same as the US show will judges houses slotted in before the lives
Let's just remember that last year they were on to the Chair round after just two ad breaks - so they show very little of the Group challenges! Plus the contestants are sent home in a fair way.
I hope bootcamp is more than just 6 chair challenges .. Someone on Twitter said she made it to Top 30 girls before being cut so I can assume that there will be two cut before actual 6 chair challenges ..
All contestants -> Top 30 each category -> Top 13 each category (6 chair challenge candidates)
What?!
I've just checked my emails, and I haven't been sent this.
I wonder how they chose who to take tickets from? How long ago were you successful in receiving the tickets? Have you yet printed the tickets off?
You say you were going on Sunday's show; perhaps they're having only cancelling Sunday tickets as it's not quite as short notice as those getting up tomorrow for it all. Either way, I think it's really bad and unjust that they'd be able to do this - Incredibly unprofessional.
I think they were pretty sneaky the way they sent the email out too. It was sent at 6.05pm this evening. When I tried to call them I found that their office is open Mon-Fri from 10.30am-6pm ! This is a copy of the entire email:-
URGENT: SEAT CULL TICKET CANCEL!
Hi Chris Williams,
It is with the hugest possible regret that your tickets for this weekend's X FACTOR Boot Camp have been cancelled entirely at random due to a set change.
On arrival here at The SSE Arena today after seeing a new seating layout it is clear that we have no option but to cancel some ticket holders at random, and unfortunately, you are one of those selected!
There are less seats than on the original plan rendering us with too many people booked in, and not enough seats!
We understand just how frustrating this must be for you, but in order to avoid you having a wasted journey we have had to cancel your tickets.
The decision to cancel ticket holders is beyond our control, and is a decision we don't take lightly, especially with such short notice, but is due to the last minute changes often made in a TV recording such as this one.
WE PROMISE to email you as soon as The X Factor Live show tickets are released to ensure you get the first chance to request tickets to join us.
In the meantime, we once again, we apologise unreservedly for the last minute change to your plans.
All our best The Applause Store Team!
So annoying about the car park ticket too as I'm unable to get a refund on it!!!
I hope so too, I had a bit of a crush on her last year.
In other news; the judges have just been assigned their categories. Mel seems very pleased. Cheryl has joked that she'll be calling in sick tomorrow, as she doesn't like the idea of the Six Chair Challenge. In turn, she's confirmed that whichever category she's got will be performing tomorrow. It'll either be the groups of the girls in my opinion.
She has said it herself, she was fed up in her final year and her heart wasn't in it, maybe th three year break will make a difference and she will be more invested this time around.
I have seen a couple comments on here from people saying she was surprisingly insightful with her comments this time around, so we'll see.
I hope you guys have fun watching it live !!!
Yep that's right. They're performing at 3 today
Found this on twitter from some girl who is in the girls category
It's some of the girls at bootcamp. Lydia Lucy is in the picture and Also Amelia who was on The Voice Uk who battled against Rachel
https://twitter.com/saffsilva/status/498072388761051136
I can detect some people in there (from left to right)
1 - not sure but her face is similar
2 - Saffron Silva
3 - Abi Garrido
4 - not sure
5 - not sure
6 - Lydia Lucy
7 - not sure
if anyone knows other, feel free to complete them
finger crossed for you too !!!
hopefully, u can get all their names, particularly the girl whose name is Lola, she got alot of buzz from people on twitter and Simon Cowell called her potential winner. She's a country singer by the way based on a contestant said on Twitter. She looks around 20's.