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Should SCD adopt Xfactor's format?
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Lurksalot
01-12-2009
Originally Posted by Boothy20:
“Imagine the rows between the judge/mentors and the professionals though. That could be fun.

The only thing I definately wouldn't want in SCD from X Factor would be Dermot O'Bleedin'Leary. Rather stick wi' t'oud fella for another 5 years.”

I have to disagree, I'd love to bring Dermot over, he's lovely!!
Scattyjan
01-12-2009
Originally Posted by thenetworkbabe:
“It wouldn't work but there is a problem that X factor unlike SCD (unless Simon orders the opposite) can get everyone onto a level playing field if it wants to with similar potential to wow the viewers.. Its true Simon can get rid of weak people by giving them songs that show it , but he can also give the Joes songs and backing that give them equal wow factor to the non singing Jedwards.

SCD is unbalanced at its core. On SCD some music doesn't fit. Some music is dull. Some music is crowd pleasing (Chris's last week) Some will put off voters. The pros don't seem to have the final choices of music or guidance if they get it wrong. Some people get Spanish costumes whilst others are dressed for a night out for a spanish dance. There's a fundamental divide between those trying for difficult and serious dances when others are playing for laughs or votes. X factor can narrow that by making the non singers sing and the straighter perfomers look glamorous. SCD in its present form may not be able to get the equivalent of a shy Alex or a Leona through to the end and it may be heading for its first Jedward type winner.

No idea how you fix it though. Someone in charge of presentation to talk ideas through with the pros might work but there's no time or money.Some epeople wouldn't like it if more numbers were like the Charlestons, but, until they are, votes will go to the people dragging other people around the floor and not those doing something neat with the right steps. You can't demand certain steps when there's no penalty for not doing them and you can't have penalties when low marks are rewarded by votes.”

I think ITT last night showed that the Pros do have control over their music - also, the celebs are fully involved in choosing their outfits. Personally - not that I think it would ever happen - but I hate the whole mentor thing - the show is about which of them wins, rather than genuinely trying to discover the most talented singer.
sey77
02-12-2009
Originally Posted by Vincy82:
“As in each judge be give their own celeb to mentor? How would it work though?”

No I can't see that working at all. Besides, why would the BBC want to copy a second rate ITV show? Ratings aren't everything.
Bhoy1888
02-12-2009
Originally Posted by Vincy82:
“As in each judge be give their own celeb to mentor? How would it work though?”

Why not just have the couples singing as well.Maybe different themes every week.They could do some dancing if they want.Could be optional
mimi dlc
03-12-2009
Originally Posted by Bhoy1888:
“Why not just have the couples singing as well.Maybe different themes every week.They could do some dancing if they want.Could be optional ”

Ahhh... this explains it.
Wasn't the singing along to the music, with optional dancing what Craig did?
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