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Old 17-12-2005, 21:19
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What is Simon thinking of? Every venue will be beseiged by scores of precocious moppets with their ghastly mothers all thinking that their child will be their ticket to a pampered old age. I can't think of anything that would make me either vomit or turn to another channel more quickly.
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Old 17-12-2005, 21:24
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I agree ..
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Old 17-12-2005, 21:25
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Yep I agree.

I can imagine the mums dolled up to the nineties, spieling all sorts of BS, dragging their unwilling kid behind them and giving them a sly slap across the head whilst telling them to show some interest.
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Old 17-12-2005, 23:55
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Originally Posted by JTW
Yep I agree.

I can imagine the mums dolled up to the nineties, spieling all sorts of BS, dragging their unwilling kid behind them and giving them a sly slap across the head whilst telling them to show some interest.
Totally. I mean, we've all seen those shows about the American beauty pageants and cringed - I mean, just think. It would be awful.
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Old 18-12-2005, 00:03
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They should create a category for pets/stray animals.
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Old 18-12-2005, 00:11
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Somehow I can't see Simon doing this, it would ruin the show completely.
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Old 18-12-2005, 00:36
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Somehow I can't see Simon doing this, it would ruin the show completely.
Really?

Simon Cowell will do anything now to get richer and richer and richer. His credibility IMO has gone right down the tubes. Tonight's bias proved it.
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Old 18-12-2005, 01:23
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They should create a category for pets/stray animals.
It's called "The nation's funniest animals" isn't it? Lots of videos of poor, tormented animals being made to do things that look "accidental" so that the owners can make a quick few quid?
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Old 18-12-2005, 08:04
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No Simon NO!!!
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Old 18-12-2005, 09:40
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Originally Posted by diamondcat
What is Simon thinking of? Every venue will be beseiged by scores of precocious moppets with their ghastly mothers all thinking that their child will be their ticket to a pampered old age. I can't think of anything that would make me either vomit or turn to another channel more quickly.

I agree.
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Old 18-12-2005, 10:45
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Junior Eurovision is awful, so would this.
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Old 18-12-2005, 10:54
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They might as well just resurrect Junior Showtime.
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Old 18-12-2005, 10:57
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Lol, 14-18 year olds wouldn't be that horrific, but I agree with whoever said the auditions will be filled with pushy parents and stage school kids. Apparently they are beinging Ben in to host the main show with Kate as well.....
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Old 18-12-2005, 11:48
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Mini Pops anyone?
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Old 18-12-2005, 12:11
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The article actually says they've been tossing loads of ideas around, so this is just one of them. It's not going to happen, but it's just a way of them getting one of the more audacious ideas out to advertise the BIG SERIES CHANGE for X-Factor 3.
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Old 18-12-2005, 13:05
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Gawd no!!

1. Young girls trying to look and behave like adult women.

2. Kids and their mums and dads - we'll end up voting for the parents' personalities.

3. Kids who wll be judged on their 'immature' personalities.

4. Kids who will be devastated during this process.

5. Stress and pressure not appropriate for young people who should be at flippin' SCHOOL!!!!

The whole idea is disgraceful!
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Old 18-12-2005, 13:33
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Also, their voices haven't matured at 14, and they could actually cause permanent damage to their vocal chords.
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Old 18-12-2005, 17:07
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Originally Posted by cindyc
Mini Pops anyone?
Cind - excuse me for saying but I don't remember the minipops - perhaps you are showing your age again
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Old 18-12-2005, 17:08
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It's a bad idea. I think it should stay at 16-years-old minimum.
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Old 18-12-2005, 17:51
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Originally Posted by munta
Cind - excuse me for saying but I don't remember the minipops - perhaps you are showing your age again
You evil witch! An evil witch who will always be 8 years older than me
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Old 18-12-2005, 19:53
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Originally Posted by cindyc
You evil witch! An evil witch who will always be 8 years older than me
And 8 years wiser too.
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