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Old 01-05-2011, 17:04
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According to this article on the Daily Mail website Simon Cowell is planning to replace David Hasselhoff with Louis Walsh after this series of BGT due to falling ratings.


The article in full:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...=feeds-newsxml


Another thing to point out is that the article quotes two DS forum members regarding the quality of this series so far and the judges.

So what do you think if this article is true? Would Louis Walsh replacing The Hoff be a good idea considering that he's on The X Factor as well?
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Old 01-05-2011, 17:25
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sounds like he will either totally revamp XF with 4 new judges or 3 new ones to join Dannii. I hope Dannii would stay on XF
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Old 01-05-2011, 17:36
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The story has been denounced as nonsense.
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Old 01-05-2011, 18:26
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It is far to early to just totally discount David Hasselhoff as he has only been on it for three shows. The man deserves a chance just like Michael McIntyre to show what he can do.

Simon would be just admitting he is wrong if he did get rid of him and it would not suprise me if this story is true as he is a ruthless man at the best of times. Louis Walsh would be a pathetic replacement, I see enough of him on X Factor.
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Old 01-05-2011, 18:59
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I would love Louis as a repalcement but next season may be too late. I agree though the Hoff hasn't been given a chance
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Old 01-05-2011, 19:06
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Is Louise Walsh the only person available?
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Old 01-05-2011, 19:14
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Only thing louis walsh knows about is irish singers, putting him in BGT will surely be the final nail in the coffin (hopefully).
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Old 01-05-2011, 19:37
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I hardly think it's the judges that are causing the ratings to fall. How about the agonising tripe they keep putting on stage?

I can't stand Louis Walsh anyhow. He annoys me on XF and we don't need him on BGT. The Hoff hasn't done badly at all. Or McIntyre. The new judging panel is much better than in previous series.
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Old 01-05-2011, 21:42
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They need to up the quality of the acts they put in front of the judges
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Old 01-05-2011, 21:51
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Lol putting walsh in the panel will make people hate the show more. It might as well be a mini x-factor show if thats the case with him and simon judging.
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Old 01-05-2011, 22:01
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Would be the right decision to replace him, he doesn't really work on BGT, the language barrier is really noticeable. However...Louis Walsh? Why must we have him again? Can't we have someone who actually has something to say. I suggest an older female music producer/writer/singer. Then we'd have judges representing singing, 'acting' and comedy.
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Old 02-05-2011, 02:19
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hope this is true, can't stand david hasselhoff, michael mcentire has grown on me and i think louis is really good and was actually thinking while i was watching it that they should make it permenant
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Old 02-05-2011, 07:21
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...Can't we have someone who actually has something to say. I suggest an older female music producer/writer/singer. ....
How about Nicki Chapman - she's doing nothing at the moment (if you dont count holiday programmes)

She use to do New Faces - right old ogre even then - that could stir it up a bit

Personally I like the Hoff - maybe just because i like 'nice' people

Cant stand Louis - he's too prejudiced towards Irish acts - hasn't even got the nouse to try an disguise it either
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Old 02-05-2011, 15:29
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According to this article on the Daily Mail website Simon Cowell is planning to replace David Hasselhoff with Louis Walsh after this series of BGT due to falling ratings.
I just don't get this...
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Old 02-05-2011, 15:41
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its not hoffs fault the figures are down its the lack of talent they are showing.
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Old 02-05-2011, 16:17
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Shot in the dark, but could the 'falling ratings' possibly have anything at all to do with the wall to wall crap acts ending with one mediocre act at the end?

Do they really think that anyone only every tunes in to see the judges?

How to completely miss the point.
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Old 02-05-2011, 17:31
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I don't get why Louis Walsh is so happy to play up to the Irish buffoon role he's given on these shows. I think it's embarassing. He wouldn't have reached the level he has in the music business if he was that daft.
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Old 03-05-2011, 01:07
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It's nothing to do with the judges. For Britain's Got Talent to work, it needs more Talent.
Not one good act in every hour show.
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Old 03-05-2011, 01:11
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Britain's Got Talent is a show that relies on the talent; not the panel. It's the opposite of The X Factor.

If anyone should be sacked it's the editor who pushes the rubbish acts ahead of the reasonable talent.
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Old 03-05-2011, 01:33
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How about Nicki Chapman - she's doing nothing at the moment (if you dont count holiday programmes)

She use to do New Faces - right old ogre even then - that could stir it up a bit
Nicki was a judge on Popstars & Pop Idol & not New Faces

I think your confusing her with Nina Myskow.
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Old 03-05-2011, 18:43
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persnally i'd rather see paul o'grady on the panel. we need someone who can be a bit toxic. from what i've seen of louis when he has guest judged is that like simon cowell, he doesn't know or appreciate anything outside of the music industry.
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Old 03-05-2011, 23:13
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I hope this is true, but really, I'd settle for anyone replacing the Hoff. The guy has got to go. He's a loudmouthed American more suited to loudmouthed American versions of such shows.
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Old 04-05-2011, 03:05
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We need British judges for British talent
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Old 04-05-2011, 08:36
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persnally i'd rather see paul o'grady on the panel. we need someone who can be a bit toxic. from what i've seen of louis when he has guest judged is that like simon cowell, he doesn't know or appreciate anything outside of the music industry.
I love this idea! But I've been really liking the Hoff on the shows where he's been on (I thought it was only 2 out of the 3 aired, but am expecting to get put right!)

As everyone has said - it's the talent that's lacking - maybe it would be good to give the show a break for a year or two and then have a big come back - no-one is watching for the judges, they're watching to be entertained, and there's not a whole lot of that going on.
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Old 04-05-2011, 08:46
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The hoff is pleasant enough, but the wrong man for this. He didn't know any of the people the impressionist was mimicing, especially Kevin Webster, but still said "that was great, good job man" and put him through, he also told people " I didn't understand one word of that" and " I have no idea what your saying" and still said to them " it's a yes from me".... It's another nail in the coffin
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