Definitely.
Compare series 1 - 5 to 6 - 8 and TXF has become a complete joke.
We may have had a few dull and crap acts in series 1 - 5 but it was no where near as manipulated as it is now.
The "twists" on TXF are just unnecessary:[LIST][*]Jedward making the final 12 and staying over Lucie.[*]16 acts in the live shows.[*]Manipulating the rules by stating a double elimination, only to withdraw that statement because acts they want to keep (Katie & Wagner) are not actually doing that well in the voting.[*]Eliminating four acts at the very start of the live shows without giving the public a say ie. judges houses part two.[*]Bringing acts back because others quit.[/LIST]
They've began to think that they're untouchable and can do whatever they like - much like TPTB with Big Brother.
The public soon tires of stupid, obvious manipulation and will only stay tuned for so long.
It's frustrating because all they need is a decent "cast" and it would be brilliant without all the silly twists!
Look at series 5 - JLS, Diana, Alexandra, Laura, Ruth, Rachel. It was so exciting, a mixture of different acts that appeal to different audiences and people who are likeable and not just put there because they make headlines.
If they could manage to get five or six different acts who appeal to different audiences in the next series, they'll be onto a winner. If they continue to think only acts who create headlines will make a successful series, then TXF will soon be off our screens.
