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Old 27-07-2013, 11:58
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At the end of bootcamp, all judges will fly out to America to discuss the final acts with Simon on his yacht. Here, Simon will reveal the category each judge will mentor for the competition, face to face. Sound very exciting.

The article also confirms the previous rumours that bootcamp was to be filmed in America, with Simon. What ashame that didn't happen. That would have been much better, and probably would have boosted the series overall average rating.

Anyway, there's no denying that flying the judges to Simon is actually a great idea, and could be quite good. I'd imagine The X Factor would make it as dramatic as possible; could make for great TV.

Thoughts on this?
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Old 27-07-2013, 12:11
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It's not a bad idea. But usually, every year bar 2010 and last year, the ratings take a dip during bootcamp. Last year, they sort of rose from a lower base.

As long as Simon has a significant role in the series, I think that'll help it a little bit more, but I hope the producers realise that they can't rely on him throughout the series so they have to get it right with the judges and contestants. However, if they get some contestants that are going to become real talking points (e.g, Susan Boyle in BGT 2009), people won't seem to care too much about the format or how the judges come across.

It's the dramatic element that usually people like best.
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Old 27-07-2013, 12:21
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that's interesting... something to look forward to
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Old 27-07-2013, 13:19
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Bootcamp really needed to have a sake up.
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Old 27-07-2013, 15:22
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could this mean that the judges could be told to re think an act they have sent home? if so that could be very interesting
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Old 27-07-2013, 15:23
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could this mean that the judges could be told to re think an act they have sent home? if so that could be very interesting
You're talking about a wildcard, aren't you?

If so, I think no. No more wildcards. There's no need - just allow the judges to pick their best three/four acts for the live shows and leave it at that.
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Old 27-07-2013, 15:27
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could this mean that the judges could be told to re think an act they have sent home? if so that could be very interesting
I don't think their will be a wildcard, but I can imagine that Simon might potentially bring some people back and change the groups a bit. I think they will milk his appearance for all it's worth. Even if it is going to be for a small part of one episode, Simon Louis and Sharon will be back on our TV
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Old 27-07-2013, 16:23
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You're talking about a wildcard, aren't you?

If so, I think no. No more wildcards. There's no need - just allow the judges to pick their best three/four acts for the live shows and leave it at that.
no not a wild card.. I was thinking more of what if simon thinks that 1 of the acts sent home at bootcamp is better than an act the judges have put through... im confusing myself now
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Old 27-07-2013, 16:30
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Simon could allocate an additional act to each category who he thinks deserves another chance, which would lead to 16 at the start of the live shows.

They could then have a similar launch to the 2011 series with 16 acts and four going on the first weekend though in this case the top two in each category would be chosen by the public with the third place being decided by either the mentor only or Simon via cam.

I didn't think the 2011 launch was a bad idea in principle but not allowing the public to vote was a big mistake.
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Old 27-07-2013, 16:37
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Simon could allocate an additional act to each category who he thinks deserves another chance, which would lead to 16 at the start of the live shows.

They could then have a similar launch to the 2011 series with 16 acts and four going on the first weekend though in this case the top two in each category would be chosen by the public with the third place being decided by either the mentor only or Simon via cam.

I didn't think the 2011 launch was a bad idea in principle but not allowing the public to vote was a big mistake.
I think these shows work much better when the public have the power. I almost wish that the judges power was taken away when the live shows begin. Imagine if the public actually chose who made it to live shows, I'd love that.
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Old 27-07-2013, 16:45
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Update: The Daily Mail are stating that Simon and the judges will decide who makes it to judges homes while in America. If this is true, how will the contestants be told that they've made it through? Will the judges just fly back? That wouldn't make any sense. Flying back from America to Britain, then a couple of weeks later they'd have to fly from Britain again to another abroad location for judges homes. Maybe contestants will be told by Simon on a big screen?
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