Gary and Tulisa look permanently miserable, as does Dermot for the most part.

It's missing fun, like the fun banter between Louis and Simon. The 'fun' we are shown now seems acted out and contrived - Robbie made me realise that last night.

Agreed. Even the Nicoleisms are starting to grate a bit now. The panel have literally no chemistry.

They also have the problem that two of the best 3 are like Harry Potter Dementors when not singing , James and Jahmene just arent good 'characters' for the show , contrast last year, Little Mix were very much livewires off the stage too, as were half the cast, they only really have Ella this year, and Rylan who look like they actually enjoy being on the stage or infront of the cameras.

No, they were on last night

(really bad joke but I couldn't resist )

The Xtra Factor is the fun side of it, I think Caroline and Olly have great chemistry together and you get to really see the contestants properly on it too.

I agree. It's just Pointless nasty bickering now and I'm sick of it to the point I'll switch over to SCD.

*chortle*

Definitely. Jedward & Wagner both gave very hypnotic performances. Rylan doesn't even come close, because above all he's quite an average singer so his performances aren't even terrible or car crash TV.

Kitty last year was brilliant. She had a screw loose somewhere but her performances were brilliant and she could hold a tune. She should've made it further than she did.

The acts are all a little too serious (barring Rylan who I find boring). Other than Nicole, the judges look fed up too. Nicole is the only one bringing a bit of life to the whole thing.

I agree with this bit but I actually do like Rylan, he is the only 'fun' act and the only I look forward to seeing. If he wasn't on, I doubt I'd watch at all as I'd Youtube James and maybe Jahmene.