Relevant to the "fix" allegations is the recent Teen Twitter Turmoil regarding the Teen Choice Awards in the US (look it up). In a nutshell, the winners of a category are not purely chosen by vote, but are chosen from the top 4 (or something) of the said category. It's in the fine print so it's legal but some teens got prissy about it.
It's nothing new and it runs in the best interests of those who cough up the money.
I may be being a bit naive, but I'm not sure we should rush to conclusions with all these "fix" accusations.
At the end of the day, the judge has got a fixed contract and so they can pick who they want, whether the producers like it or not - they're set for a whole series, so they shouldn't be pushed around, I'm sure Simon isn't.
The producers go and talk to the judges during the show anyway, this happens during live shows, and it happened during arena auditions. At the end of a day it is a show and the producers' could be saying other stuff, or indeed just hinting to change their minds, maybe - but, still, they aren't forcefully scripting the judges to do this.
We all know the producers hand-pick some acts, and allow acts with existing management in, but this is only very recent and in the beginning it wasn't this way at all. When someone was found to even have management they had to withdraw! It's claims that the show is fixed which put people off applying, meaning they have had to do this more recently.
It may be a complete fix. Or maybe partially. Or maybe not at all. None of us can know, unless we're involved in the show's production.
Having said this, I do agree Steph being there is simply not fair, why can't Simon sign her solo, she's already done this on a sister show. I don't think the public will receieve this well, and this will make the show look bad.
Eddy, as you were there for most sessions, would you say the talent you saw is of a higher, equal or lower calibre than recent years?
But it was the same a few years back lois wanted to send rylan home but a producer told him to change his mind and carolynne went home instead
Eddy, as you were there for most sessions, would you say the talent you saw is of a higher, equal or lower calibre than recent years?
Honestly, I am not exaggerating when I say this - The talent is really fantastic and miles better than last year. I was lucky enough to go the filming of the show last year too, so I've been able to make some good comparisons between all the live performances. I know we hear the same old cliches year after year, but each category genuinely has a potential winner. There's two groups who will go far, three boys who are great, and one particular over who I think could win. I didn't get to see the girls, but with Steph in that category, there's your potential winner :cool:
Hugely excited for this series, as I feel both the judges and the talent are on point. It's going to be a good series.
That's great news, I'm excited too, just think they need to speed up the promotion maybe e.g. glam shots, make the launch day very obvious, alternative teaser trailers
Apparently they are going to do all the Room auditions and then all the arena auditions, unlike last year
I only managed to go to the first arena audition session. In the end I DID get Bootcamp tickets for what turned out to be the Girls category, but at 9pm at night (I thought they said 4 days before at the most ) it was too late notice
Fixed based on Twitter which suggests that Rain was swapped out and says it's a five piece girlband who got through not a boyband
Rain was out, a 34 woman called Helen was the last person to sing before the sing off with lizzie/rain. She was probably the best one of the night and made Mel B cry lol. Like i said i was there on Saturday and the final 6 was,
Top 6 Overs
1. Fleur East
2. JJ Jay James
3. Ben Haenow
4. Lizzy Pattinson
5. Stevie Rochie
6. Helen
I do have some photos of the final six i took after it all finished.
Rain was out, a 34 woman called Helen was the last person to sing before the sing off with lizzie/rain. She was probably the best one of the night and made Mel B cry lol. Like i said i was there on Saturday and the final 6 was,
Top 6 Overs
1. Fleur East
2. JJ Jay James
3. Ben Haenow
4. Lizzy Pattinson
5. Stevie Rochie
6. Helen
I do have some photos of the final six i took after it all finished.
That's great news, I'm excited too, just think they need to speed up the promotion maybe e.g. glam shots, make the launch day very obvious, alternative teaser trailers
Apparently they are going to do all the Room auditions and then all the arena auditions, unlike last year
I only managed to go to the first arena audition session. In the end I DID get Bootcamp tickets for what turned out to be the Girls category, but at 9pm at night (I thought they said 4 days before at the most ) it was too late notice
Does anybody know whether Amelia O'connell got through in a group or either solo? I seen her and 6 other girls in a group photo and I thought surely they can't be doing a 7 piece girl group.
A video of her on the voice, hopefully you's will recognize her.
I will be extremely upset if she doesn't get through as I bought her album and her voice is extremely incredible. Her voice isn't as strong as Leona's but her range actually is as big (maybe bigger, idk. I've not measured it)
Helen (the final over) is Helen Fulthorpe.
She sand God Bless the Child at her room audition and is in the top 6.
Rachel Rabin aka Rain is unfortunately not through despite being v successful and controversial (an ideal contestant surely)?
FM mentioned that Harry S. cousin is one of the lads that will be in the final
Reminds me of BGT and one of the lads(the 2 boys) brother is in a famous pop group but can not recall the name of the group but they were guests on BGT.
Maybe ID will also be guest artists on X Factor
FM mentioned that Harry S. cousin is one of the lads that will be in the final
Reminds me of BGT and one of the lads(the 2 boys) brother is in a famous pop group but can not recall the name of the group but they were guests on BGT.
Maybe ID will also be guest artists on X Factor
They probably are because they release album 4 in November
Rain was out, a 34 woman called Helen was the last person to sing before the sing off with lizzie/rain. She was probably the best one of the night and made Mel B cry lol. Like i said i was there on Saturday and the final 6 was,
Top 6 Overs
1. Fleur East
2. JJ Jay James
3. Ben Haenow
4. Lizzy Pattinson
5. Stevie Rochie
6. Helen
I do have some photos of the final six i took after it all finished.
Could you please post pictures here ? Thank you in advance
All three people featured in that clips are Monica, Kisela Berice and a novelty act. All three made it through to bootcamp but none made judges houses.
Monica sang her own song (about her 6 year old daughter) which is what made Cheryl cry. She then sang Don't Let Go by En Vogue at the arena auditions.
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It's nothing new and it runs in the best interests of those who cough up the money.
But it was the same a few years back lois wanted to send rylan home but a producer told him to change his mind and carolynne went home instead
Id assume that is either Lizzy Pattinson in the overs or Chloe Jasmine in the girls, they have quite jazzy/bluesy voices
Honestly, I am not exaggerating when I say this - The talent is really fantastic and miles better than last year. I was lucky enough to go the filming of the show last year too, so I've been able to make some good comparisons between all the live performances. I know we hear the same old cliches year after year, but each category genuinely has a potential winner. There's two groups who will go far, three boys who are great, and one particular over who I think could win. I didn't get to see the girls, but with Steph in that category, there's your potential winner :cool:
Hugely excited for this series, as I feel both the judges and the talent are on point. It's going to be a good series.
Apparently they are going to do all the Room auditions and then all the arena auditions, unlike last year
I only managed to go to the first arena audition session. In the end I DID get Bootcamp tickets for what turned out to be the Girls category, but at 9pm at night (I thought they said 4 days before at the most
Rain was out, a 34 woman called Helen was the last person to sing before the sing off with lizzie/rain. She was probably the best one of the night and made Mel B cry lol. Like i said i was there on Saturday and the final 6 was,
Top 6 Overs
1. Fleur East
2. JJ Jay James
3. Ben Haenow
4. Lizzy Pattinson
5. Stevie Rochie
6. Helen
I do have some photos of the final six i took after it all finished.
OOO send one please?
Yeah I've heard that too. It does seem likely
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHVwjHyi9q8
A video of her on the voice, hopefully you's will recognize her.
I will be extremely upset if she doesn't get through as I bought her album and her voice is extremely incredible. Her voice isn't as strong as Leona's but her range actually is as big (maybe bigger, idk. I've not measured it)
She sand God Bless the Child at her room audition and is in the top 6.
Rachel Rabin aka Rain is unfortunately not through despite being v successful and controversial (an ideal contestant surely)?
Reminds me of BGT and one of the lads(the 2 boys) brother is in a famous pop group but can not recall the name of the group but they were guests on BGT.
Maybe ID will also be guest artists on X Factor
They probably are because they release album 4 in November
Could you please post pictures here ? Thank you in advance
I don't think so based on spoiler we got so far ..
Top 6 Girls
1. Steph Nala (Luminites from BGT)
2. Lola
3. Chloe-Jasmine (The Face contestant & novelty act)
4. Chloe O Gorman (Returnee)
5. Emily Middlemas (TeenStar 2014 Winner)
6. Lauren Platt
I was at the judges room auditions.
All three people featured in that clips are Monica, Kisela Berice and a novelty act. All three made it through to bootcamp but none made judges houses.
Monica sang her own song (about her 6 year old daughter) which is what made Cheryl cry. She then sang Don't Let Go by En Vogue at the arena auditions.