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Old 06-10-2004, 17:53
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Why use Kate Thornton as a presenter???
She's not that good at it, in my opinion.

Alastair Stewart and Johnathan Maitland would be far better, they do quality reporting and provide factual insights.

Look at how successful they were on Police, Camera, Action! and House of Horrors!

Kate Thornton - she's well, only ever done showbiz stuff and she gets too giggly for most people!

ITV, reconsider who presents your show The X Factor!!
Kate can't cut it!
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Old 06-10-2004, 19:13
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Originally Posted by coldeast
Why use Kate Thornton as a presenter???
She's not that good at it, in my opinion.

Alastair Stewart and Johnathan Maitland would be far better, they do quality reporting and provide factual insights.

Look at how successful they were on Police, Camera, Action! and House of Horrors!

Kate Thornton - she's well, only ever done showbiz stuff and she gets too giggly for most people!

ITV, reconsider who presents your show The X Factor!!
Kate can't cut it!
i think that you kind of answered your own question there.she is very good at doing the show because people feel relaxed around her and open up to her in a way they might not if it was someone more serious presenting it,and she is also good at comforting people who are upset as well.
that of course is just my opinion!
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Old 07-10-2004, 10:29
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Yes - I think she's great at the job.
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Old 07-10-2004, 14:08
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Kate Thornton is a goddess. She is very intelligent, nice and was the youngest editor of Smash Hits. In terms of pop knowledge, she has a huge amount and is ace as.
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Old 07-10-2004, 16:02
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Originally Posted by digi al
i think that you kind of answered your own question there.she is very good at doing the show because people feel relaxed around her and open up to her in a way they might not if it was someone more serious presenting it,and she is also good at comforting people who are upset as well.
that of course is just my opinion!
I agree, I think Kate's great....

As for Alistair Stewart/Jonathan Maitland - why would you want serious, factual, presenters, providing 'insight' on a show like X Factor - it's not Panorama, it's light entertainment.....
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Old 07-10-2004, 17:22
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I'm just glad Fern Cotton didn't get the job - she's so fecking irritating!
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Old 07-10-2004, 17:24
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Originally Posted by coldeast
Kate Thornton - she's well, only ever done showbiz stuff and she gets too giggly for most people!

ITV, reconsider who presents your show The X Factor!!
Kate can't cut it!

Sorry did I miss something ? I have been watching The X Factor under the impression that it was showbiz stuff. I didn't realise that it was a political show. How dumb am I ? Boy is my face red !!

I trust you are having a laugh with your original post ?

I agree about Kate - I think she is about the sexiest presenter on TV - well fit.

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Old 07-10-2004, 20:11
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Originally Posted by sidekick67
Sorry did I miss something ? I have been watching The X Factor under the impression that it was showbiz stuff. I didn't realise that it was a political show. How dumb am I ? Boy is my face red !!

I trust you are having a laugh with your original post ?

I agree about Kate - I think she is about the sexiest presenter on TV - well fit.

S.
definately sexy............................................................................



................ sorry got distracted there
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Old 07-10-2004, 20:27
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Originally Posted by digi al
definately sexy............................................................................



................ sorry got distracted there
Steady now digi al, theres a whole series to get through...........
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Old 07-10-2004, 22:44
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I like Kate Thornton. And I think she does a great job. Although I like Ben Shepherd, he isn't a patch on Kate.
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Old 07-10-2004, 23:00
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Kate's great! Simple as that. She's a breath of fresh air presenting wise. I've seen a lot of her work. And I think she's great for this show.
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Old 08-10-2004, 17:23
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good for the job. anyday.
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Old 09-10-2004, 16:18
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Probably cos Simon likes her.
At the end of the day, it was probably his choice.

I like her though.
She does the job and will allow the real stars of the show to be the contestants, if the judges don't overshadow them.
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Old 09-10-2004, 18:33
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I love Kate Thornton. i think she is the perfect presenter for this show.

I love the fact as well as being supportive to contestants, she also defends the judges to the contestants.

She's great.
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Old 09-10-2004, 18:36
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Originally Posted by GG
I love Kate Thornton. i think she is the perfect presenter for this show.

I love the fact as well as being supportive to contestants, she also defends the judges to the contestants.

She's great.
Absolutely agree GG. She's the best female presenter around. It's time she was given a mainstream show to present.
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Old 09-10-2004, 19:15
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She's definately great eye candy, especially with that green top on she was wearing the other week .

I think I prefer Ant and Dec though, as they are more entertaining overall. She's a good second though

As for Alastair Stewart or Johnathan Maitland, how would that work? Neither seem at all suited to the job to me. It format doesn't really suit investigative journalism. In fact I'm sure both would shudder at the thought, and may even be rather insulted at the idea.
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Old 09-10-2004, 19:35
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I quite like Kate Thornton, although I would have preferred Ant and Dec. I don't like Ben Shepherd doing the ITV2 show though

BTW has anyone seen Mark and Sam co presenting TOTP Saturday? They remind me very much of a young Ant and Dec - maybe they will be the next ITV2 presenters?
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Old 09-10-2004, 19:52
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Originally Posted by moogester
I quite like Kate Thornton, although I would have preferred Ant and Dec. I don't like Ben Shepherd doing the ITV2 show though

BTW has anyone seen Mark and Sam co presenting TOTP Saturday? They remind me very much of a young Ant and Dec - maybe they will be the next ITV2 presenters?
They are a bit. Then again, they're also a bit Chuckle Brothers-ish. Any chance of them being popstars again has probably gone, as you do have to maintain at least a modicum of coolness to be a popstar .
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Old 09-10-2004, 19:57
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Originally Posted by DryHumper
They are a bit. Then again, they're also a bit Chuckle Brothers-ish. Any chance of them being popstars again has probably gone, as you do have to maintain at least a modicum of coolness to be a popstar .
To me, to you, to me....

Were they ever cool?
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Old 09-10-2004, 20:02
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Well, no actually, that was the main problem I think
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Old 09-10-2004, 20:11
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Kate Thornton is as lovely off-screen as she is on. I worked with her in the past and always found her to be genuine and very friendly.
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Old 09-10-2004, 20:20
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Kate Thornton is as lovely off-screen as she is on. I worked with her in the past and always found her to be genuine and very friendly.
Lucky bugger
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Old 10-10-2004, 17:41
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Originally Posted by DryHumper
Lucky bugger
tell me about it,not that i'm at all jealous ........................ honestly i'm not


got to go,lots of pigs landing in my garden again and they make a hell of a mess
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Old 10-10-2004, 17:59
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I think Kate is a really good presenter for the show.

I was never all that keen on Ant and Dec on Pop Idol.
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Old 10-10-2004, 18:17
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it's so much better with kate than that idiot mccall woman
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