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Old 11-12-2016, 17:51
Blondie X
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Its another sign that the producers can't decide who they are aiming at, The Weeknd is current and popular with teens, then tonight they go and get two old has-been acts, Madness haven't had a hit for decades, and Kylie is a legend but milking last years Xmas album for a bit more retirement money.
Madness have never been my taste but they are touring at the moment and played The O2 last night so there is definitely a fanbase out there.

But you are right, TPTB don't seem to have a clue who their target audience is and just end up pleasing no one
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Old 11-12-2016, 17:53
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It was the perfect antidote to Bruno Mars' inflated and self indulgent performance a few weeks ago.....The Weeknd just has natural coolness oozing out of him.
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Old 11-12-2016, 17:57
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I think he's far more than "an acceptable vocalist". He was clearly having issues with his in-ear monitors last night (the venue's acoustics did nobody any favours). Yet with no bells and whistles whatsoever, he still delivered what was far and away the best guest performance of the series.
Oh I agree that his more than just an acceptable vocalist, I'm just saying that it's the benchmark for the show to reach with it's winners imo, whilst they're also making interesting Music which alot of them don't.
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Old 11-12-2016, 18:17
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Madness have never been my taste but they are touring at the moment and played The O2 last night so there is definitely a fanbase out there.
There certainly is a big fan base still out here. There are also quite a few younger fans too. We're not all in out fifties
Regardless of that, Madness are still one of the best selling groups of all time (UK)

I did love The Weeknd's voice. I've not heard him before but he has an amazing voice.
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Old 11-12-2016, 18:49
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he was boring and awful
Agreed! Lifeless pap.
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Old 13-12-2016, 17:48
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the performance was brilliant and one of the better guest singers in the final I think
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