Lots of European contestants this year apparently. Looks like it is going the same way as BGT.

What show did you watch?

I am talking about the series in general, not last nights show. There is a lady from Finland taking part this evening, and quite a few more to follow on later in the series. I thought the idea of the show is to find new British talent, but maybe that has changed.

Did you not see the girls who literally flew over from the Phillipines last year to do XF UK who ended up coming fifth?

I certainly did, and this is why I am asking the question. The show seems to have opened its door to everyone now which makes it redundant as far as looking for British talent is.

Saara Aalto has actually entered Finland's National Final twice and was robbed twice imo, finishing runner-up both times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nva8C2yVRk
https://youtu.be/8hIXLXOVo2E?t=93

You might also recognise Bianca from the UK National Final when she turns up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqDRprRFag8

Thanks very much for this. This is why I am putting out the question.

Because one person from Finland has auditioned?

The show has always had foreigners on, an obvious example being Ruth Lorenzo

There are lots more coming on throughout the auditions. Funny how they struggle to find talent with a population of 60m.

Saara Alto who's on tonight also finished second on The Voice in Finland.

Tbh I'm not bothered, if they are great singers and they can share they talent with us why now? I'd rather a talented woman from Finalnd who I love than yet another """cute""" 20 year old with a generic haircut, barely there vocals and a guitar.

If they are as good as Saara bring them on

You're right that BGT is now known for having contestants from all over the world come to the UK to audition... and if The X-Factor's going the same way, then I'm all for it. All it means is that Britain is renowned for leading the way when it comes to attracting, identifying and nurturing talent. I love that the UK judges and public can take acts like Attraction into their hearts and reward them for being so talented even though they're from Hungary. Not only does it make me proud to be British, but it reinforces the image of Britain as a hotbed of multicultural talent and ability. This is a truly global country (disastrous Brexit aside).

X Factor always has had foreign contestants even as early as 2005 i remember.

Yes you're right and there has always been people complaining about it too

Saara seems to have been on a lot of shows!!!

Really like these performances, she really does have a magical angelic voice.

https://youtu.be/WOXUNU_drIU
https://youtu.be/3eb1Hx1r6ag

She has been on more reality tv shows than I have had hot dinners. The idea of the show is to find new talent, and not re-hashed talent from overseas.

Or to give European talent its breakthrough chance on Brit TV. What's wrong with that. This young woman has a voice that's light years ahead of the rest of these people on X-Factor.

That seems to say more about the UK than the producers of X-Factor.

they go through if they're good. the Thai guy wasn't good and got sent home, so i don't see the problem

The problem is they are taking the place of what could be talented artists from the UK. If they want to fly in act from here, there and everywhere, then change the name of the show to Euro Factor and have done with it.

If a majority were non British acts then you might be right, but a mere sprinkling? Seems like an over reaction to be fair.

The idea of the show, really, is to find an act that Simon can make money from. He won't mind where they come from if they're bringing home the cash.

You are most probably right, unfortunately.

"The X Factor" doesn't say anywhere in its title that its strictly for British contestants though. As a British viewer, I would've rather watched Ruth over Eoghan in 2008, Ethan over Lloyd in 2009 and 4th Impact over Che last year. In fact, Ruth and 4th Impact are two of my favourites ever.

It's 2016 and there's still moaning over foreign acts in talent shows? Seriously? This got dull a few days after Attraction won BGT.
It it results in higher standard of acts, then I'm for it. It's called a TV talent show, not a UK national pride show (there are plenty of other places where that would be appropriate).