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James Corden's Mate Writes Gary Barlow's Gags
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MrsOrin
03-11-2011
LOL this is a little sad if true.
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“GARY Barlow was accused of conning fans with his X Factor jokes and put-downs last night.

The telly judge uses top comic James Corden’s sidekick Ben Winston to write them.


Gary, 40, turned to Ben so he could shed his Mr Boring tag and be hailed the new Mr Nasty like Simon Cowell, 52.


But this will enrage X Factor fans as the panel’s remarks are supposed to be a spontaneous reaction to contestants’ performances.


Ben is the creative partner of Gavin and Stacey star Corden, 33.


The pair worked on the Smithy sketches for Comic Relief – which featured David Beckham, 36, and George Michael, 48 – the Sky1 comedy game show A League Of Their Own, and this year’s Take That Fake That skit.


The Take That frontman’s prize comments include:


“You look like something about to go in the oven” – to camp Johnny Robinson when he sang Cher’s Believe in a silver costume.


“Nu Vibe? You sounded more like No Vibe to me” – to the boyband who were the first act booted off by viewers.


“It’s ironic that most of the words in Russian end in off” – to a Russian rapper who failed to impress at the auditions.


“If you take singing lessons, make sure they have a refund policy” – to a very bad singer who vowed to improve if she went to boot camp.


“Things mature nicely like a red wine or a cheese. You’ve matured like a bad curry” – to obnoxious George Gerasimou, who had a go at Tulisa.


“If I shut my eyes I wouldn’t have known if that was a human being or an animal being strangled” – to a tuneless wannabe.


A source on the show said: “Since Gary was given the title head judge he wanted to make sure he matched Simon in the put- down stakes.


“He’s done a great job, and no wonder. He’s got his mate Ben, who’s very talented, to help out.


“But viewers might not be laughing now they know he’s fed some of the lines.”


A spokesman for Gary said: “Ben’s been a friend of Gary’s for years and, if anything, has just been giving him moral support. No-one is telling him what to do.””


http://www.dailystar.co.uk/playlist/...Barlow-s-gags/
Satnavvy
03-11-2011
No news. They all have scriptwriters
OnlyWayIsEpics
03-11-2011
Did anyone actually believe the banter he has with Johnny was ad-libed? I said after the second live show that part was obviously being scripted.
grimtales1
03-11-2011
Those were written for him? Good grief - not much I couldnt come up with there.
Written down they seem weak.
OnlyWayIsEpics
03-11-2011
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““It’s ironic that most of the words in Russian end in off” – to a Russian rapper who failed to impress at the auditions.”

I don't get that, surely that is the opposite of irony? If he was crap then he should have said 'it is fitting that most Russian words end is off' (although actually it's 'ov' not 'off' anyway)
RandomPoster
03-11-2011
Simon's were scripted aswell.......A comedian he is not....... He is a brand.
OnlyWayIsEpics
03-11-2011
Originally Posted by RandomPoster:
“Simon's were scripted aswell.......A comedian he is not....... He is a brand.”

So are Katy and Russell but they're still comedians
rbdcay
03-11-2011
Tosh! Honestly this scripted nonsense just gets my goat. Yes Dermot is scripted as most hosts use a telly prompter but all this scripted comments stuff is just ridiculous, as if they know what's going to happen on the night.

Really.
konebyvax
03-11-2011
Originally Posted by rbdcay:
“Tosh! Honestly this scripted nonsense just gets my goat. Yes Dermot is scripted as most hosts use a telly prompter but all this scripted comments stuff is just ridiculous, as if they know what's going to happen on the night.

Really.”


OK, answer me this one: The judges are never seen making notes whilst the acts are performing but they always LOOK DOWN at their notes when critiquing the performance. Who writes those notes?
jeopardy1965
03-11-2011
This is clearly nonsense. Did Ben also come up with a whole raft of jokes to suit contestants of any nationality then, as he managed to predict a Russian rapper would turn up to auditions? I actually totally believe Gary came up with these lines by himself - they aren't good enough to be Ben's work.
RandomPoster
03-11-2011
Originally Posted by konebyvax:
“OK, answer me this one: The judges are never seen making notes whilst the acts are performing but they always LOOK DOWN at their notes when critiquing the performance. Who writes those notes?”

They make them during the day and in breaks etc...
rbdcay
03-11-2011
Originally Posted by konebyvax:
“OK, answer me this one: The judges are never seen making notes whilst the acts are performing but they always LOOK DOWN at their notes when critiquing the performance. Who writes those notes?”

They are never seen making notes because the camera is focused on the performances, what do you want the cameras to focus on the judges whilst the performers perform.

And maybe just maybe they are concentrating on the performances and make small notes and not huge tomes which it seems is what you need for proof for this scripted nonsense not to be rubbish.
RandomPoster
03-11-2011
Originally Posted by rbdcay:
“They are never seen making notes because the camera is focused on the performances, what do you want the cameras to focus on the judges whilst the performers perform.

And maybe just maybe they are concentrating on the performances and make small notes and not huge tomes which it seems is what you need for proof for this scripted nonsense not to be rubbish.”

Also there is no where near enough paper on the desk or words on the paper to be for a whole night.
Patti-Ann
03-11-2011
Simon's put downs seem more on the spot (natural) - unless it's because of years of perfecting it

Gary does sound like he's reading a script. The obvious one to me was 'Where did you get the suit from, Argos?' 'Out of your wardrobe'

We wait to see what they come out with this week
devlinacious
03-11-2011
Louis often makes notes and you can see him doing it.

Also "a source said" :yawn: The famous source who knows everything but stays anonymous.
RandomPoster
03-11-2011
Originally Posted by Patti-Ann:
“Simon's put downs seem more on the spot (natural) - unless it's because of years of perfecting it

Gary does sound like he's reading a script. The obvious one to me was 'Where did you get the suit from, Argos?' 'Out of your wardrobe'

We wait to see what they come out with this week”

Simon has had like what 15 years to perfect it lol thats why all his sound the same now.

Why do you think they always have a pen in their hands, I've even heard some saying they doodle on the paper.
OnlyWayIsEpics
03-11-2011
Originally Posted by rbdcay:
“They are never seen making notes because the camera is focused on the performances, what do you want the cameras to focus on the judges whilst the performers perform.

And maybe just maybe they are concentrating on the performances and make small notes and not huge tomes which it seems is what you need for proof for this scripted nonsense not to be rubbish.”

Sorry but the camera flicks to the judges all the time when they are performing, how often have we had to see Tulisa dancing at in her seat when her acts are on for example?
RandomPoster
03-11-2011
Also the Daily Star is your source????

Whom claimed Big Brother had 18 Million Viewers........ Claimed Charlie Sheen would do CBB....... etc. etc.
devlinacious
03-11-2011
Originally Posted by OnlyWayIsEpics:
“Sorry but the camera flicks to the judges all the time when they are performing, how often have we had to see Tulisa dancing at in her seat when her acts are on for example?”

The camera cuts to a a judge when they do something dramatic. How boring would it be if they showed them every time they blew their nose or took notes.
Patti-Ann
03-11-2011
Originally Posted by OnlyWayIsEpics:
“Sorry but the camera flicks to the judges all the time when they are performing, how often have we had to see Tulisa dancing at in her seat when her acts are on for example?”

It's funnier when Louis dances in his seat
rbdcay
03-11-2011
Originally Posted by OnlyWayIsEpics:
“Sorry but the camera flicks to the judges all the time when they are performing, how often have we had to see Tulisa dancing at in her seat when her acts are on for example?”

Yes but I am sure you would love it if the camera looked at the judges when they are writing their notes. Look if people are so inclined to believe its scripted and don't want to be taken in blah blah then please don't watch. I am not here to convince you because you have already convinced yourself that it is. I'll watch it for my reasons and take it as it is presented, no agenda, no scripts and no kerfuffle.
actually
03-11-2011
Cowells put downs where scripted by max clifford !
konebyvax
03-11-2011
Originally Posted by rbdcay:
“They are never seen making notes because the camera is focused on the performances, what do you want the cameras to focus on the judges whilst the performers perform.

And maybe just maybe they are concentrating on the performances and make small notes and not huge tomes which it seems is what you need for proof for this scripted nonsense not to be rubbish.”


HaHa. No wonder Cowell is so stinking rich....
konebyvax
03-11-2011
Originally Posted by devlinacious:
“The camera cuts to a a judge when they do something dramatic. How boring would it be if they showed them every time they blew their nose or took notes.”


So you are genuinely claiming the judges make notes whilst the acts are performing?
spkx
03-11-2011
I've seen the papers they have in front of them they're not scripts.

for the auditions, It's a table with three columns, it has the the act name, e.g. "Janet Devlin" or "The Risk (x4)", song list (4 to 5) and then a box for "notes"

and ones for the live shows are similar, they have pictures of the acts (final 12) with pictures, their names and their category/mentor.
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