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The standard of talent on The Voice UK has been far superior to the X Factor

Vodka_DrinkaVodka_Drinka Posts: 28,753
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I know this might be a popular viewpoint, but with the exception of Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke I can't think of a single XF contestant who has been a patch on some of the singers on this show. Leanne, Ruth, Bo, Tyler, Jaz, Joelle just off the stop of my head - it really is all about "The Voice" as demonstrated by Leanne winning. It's a shame that so many people would rather watch a freakshow than something that showcases genuine vocal ability.
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    friendlyguy2friendlyguy2 Posts: 4,511
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    Only Bo would get on XF the rest lack charisma and star quality
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    Vodka_DrinkaVodka_Drinka Posts: 28,753
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    friendlyguy2 wrote: »
    Only Bo would get on XF the rest lack charisma and star quality

    This show is not about charisma or star quality, it is about "the Voice".
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    barrcode88barrcode88 Posts: 6,849
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    Agreed, a lot of them smoked XF - Bo, Tyler and Vince will go on to huge things as well, and rightfully so The Voice (Leanne) won, I just hope they come up for her the right material.
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    KapellmeisterKapellmeister Posts: 41,322
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    The voices were generally of a much higher quality than usually wash up on the XF.
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    Agent FAgent F Posts: 40,288
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    Vodka_Drinka wrote: »
    This show is not about charisma or star quality, it is about "the Voice".

    Maybe someone should have told the show that.
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    square_eyessquare_eyes Posts: 7,559
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    If you like shouty performers The Voice is the place to be.
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    yawalloperyawalloper Posts: 6,561
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    You're entirely correct....there wasn't even a jedward type..unless you include the "I can't beleive it's not buttery" fella.
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    Vodka_DrinkaVodka_Drinka Posts: 28,753
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    square_eyes wrote: »
    If you like shouty performers The Voice is the place to be.

    Funny, I didn't hear anyone shouting tonight.
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    xeoxeo Posts: 6,429
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    You can't really compare the two, though. The X Factor has never been about finding a voice, it's more about finding someone who could be a pop star.
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    yawalloperyawalloper Posts: 6,561
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    xeo wrote: »
    You can't really compare the two, though. The X Factor has never been about finding a voice, it's more about finding someone who could be a pop star.

    The x-factor is more about which judge wins rather than the artist who wins.
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    SCD-ObserverSCD-Observer Posts: 18,560
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    xeo wrote: »
    You can't really compare the two, though. The X Factor has never been about finding a voice, it's more about finding someone who could be a pop star.

    Ooo, let's see. Leon Jackson? What's the name of the first XF winner again? The second one had potential, but faded into oblivion now... Matt Cardle is a pop star? Really?
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    Vodka_DrinkaVodka_Drinka Posts: 28,753
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    SCD-Observer wrote: »
    Ooo, let's see. Leon Jackson? What's the name of the first XF winner again? The second one had potential, but faded into oblivion now... Matt Cardle is a pop star? Really?

    You forgot the international superstar that is Steve Brookstein;):D
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    Teddybear99Teddybear99 Posts: 6,077
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    Olly Murs, One Direction, JLS all have had incredible success.
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    xeoxeo Posts: 6,429
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    SCD-Observer wrote: »
    Ooo, let's see. Leon Jackson? What's the name of the first XF winner again? The second one had potential, but faded into oblivion now... Matt Cardle is a pop star? Really?

    I didn't say all of the winners were pop stars, I said it's about finding someone who is one :p
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    sward669sward669 Posts: 621
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    to be fair must of the finalists have auditioned for the XF :o
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    square_eyessquare_eyes Posts: 7,559
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    I think we'll struggle to remember the winner of The Voice by the time the new series of the X Factor starts. :D
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    SCD-ObserverSCD-Observer Posts: 18,560
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    xeo wrote: »
    I didn't say all of the winners were pop stars, I said it's about finding someone who is one :p

    Okay, Marcus Collins? Rhydian?

    I do think they have Alexandra Burke. Or Leona Lewis.
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    Vodka_DrinkaVodka_Drinka Posts: 28,753
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    sward669 wrote: »
    to be fair must of the finalists have auditioned for the XF :o

    Yep and didn't get anywhere.
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    Agent FAgent F Posts: 40,288
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    SCD-Observer wrote: »
    Ooo, let's see. Leon Jackson? What's the name of the first XF winner again? The second one had potential, but faded into oblivion now... Matt Cardle is a pop star? Really?

    Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, Olly Murs, JLS, Diana Vickers, One Direction, Rebecca Ferguson, Cher Lloyd - all popular artists who have done well to one extent or another. I think it's a bit disingenuous to suggest, as you seem to be doing, that the show has never found a pop star. It's found several.
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    xeoxeo Posts: 6,429
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    SCD-Observer wrote: »
    Okay, Marcus Collins? Rhydian?

    I do think they have Alexandra Burke. Or Leona Lewis.

    :sleep: I did say not all of the contestants were pop stars.
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    bossoftheworldbossoftheworld Posts: 4,941
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    Vodka_Drinka wrote: »
    I know this might be a popular viewpoint, but with the exception of Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke I can't think of a single XF contestant who has been a patch on some of the singers on this show. Leanne, Ruth, Bo, Tyler, Jaz, Joelle just off the stop of my head - it really is all about "The Voice" as demonstrated by Leanne winning. It's a shame that so many people would rather watch a freakshow than something that showcases genuine vocal ability.

    I agree apart from the fact that I loved Shane Ward when he was on his voice was perfect IMO.
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    bigbro24bigbro24 Posts: 11,987
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    After feeling SO enthusiastic about the Voice.I really didn't see what was so special about this final or the last 8 or what sets their voices apart from anything you;d see on X Factor.
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    Vodka_DrinkaVodka_Drinka Posts: 28,753
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    bossoftheworld wrote: »
    I agree apart from the fact that I loved Shane Ward when he was on his voice was perfect IMO.

    Yeah, he was really screwed over by the show imo. He's in the West End now though so it's all good. He had the last laugh.
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    HughOSHughOS Posts: 2,984
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    The X Factor has found plenty of successful popstars and is continuing to do so. It is also a hugely popular show that has delivered some of the best tv ratings in decades and been an international talking point for the last few years. The Voice has been a ratings and critical flop. Dull, ripped off song choices, laughable production standard and contestants that have proved to be a complete charisma vaccuum. If you want a singing show based on pure vocals then you are better off watching American Idol, which blows ALL of these shows out of the water anyway. If you want entertainment that delivers charting artists at the end, watch The X Factor. If you want pomped up, condescending mediocrity then of course you can go ahead and watch The Voice. This thread is further evidence of this.

    By the way, you are doing a disservice to the very many X Factor contestants over the years who have been excellent singers. Misha B, TreyC, Rebecca F, Mary, John Adeleye, Joe and countless more. So don't act like The Voice has been a revolution of talent. It hasn't been.
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    friendlyguy2friendlyguy2 Posts: 4,511
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    Vodka_Drinka wrote: »
    This show is not about charisma or star quality, it is about "the Voice".

    Oh dear!
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