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Old 28-11-2007, 17:51
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ITV1's reality talent show The X Factor has been hit by the fallout from the Deloitte report, with around 50% fewer eviction votes being cast at times during this series.

MediaGuardian.co.uk has learned that following the premium-rate phone scandals, changes to the way viewers can vote - combined with negative publicity - have dented voting levels.

Full Story: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2007...8/tvfakery.itv

Can't say I'm too surprised.
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Old 28-11-2007, 17:56
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Not a great surprise - public confidence in the voting system isn't great, plus only landline votes this year (for obvious reasons).

Also I'm not sure the overall standard this year has helped matters.
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Old 28-11-2007, 18:00
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Stopping text voting will also have contributed to the decrease in votes.
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Old 28-11-2007, 18:27
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Thats why they'll keep Leon in as long as possible so at least they get the scottish phone vote.
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Old 28-11-2007, 20:13
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Are you surprised? The talent this year is the worst ever. And why else do you think the bland yet good looking acts last/lasted as long as they have/did?
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Old 28-11-2007, 22:30
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Thats why they'll keep Leon in as long as possible so at least they get the scottish phone vote.
This has been discussed through and through. Can we not discuss something original:yawn:
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Old 28-11-2007, 22:33
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Are you surprised? The talent this year is the worst ever. And why else do you think the bland yet good looking acts last/lasted as long as they have/did?


Whilst I accept there is only one potentially world class act in this series, how come it's attracted higher viewing figures than the last series? The Rhydian Factor?
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Old 28-11-2007, 22:35
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Voting in TV shows has declined all across the board, and its appeal is wearing thin.
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Old 28-11-2007, 22:37
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Voting in TV shows has declined all across the board, and its appeal is wearing thin.
I'd agree with this...so many people I know watch but don't vote until the final.
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Old 28-11-2007, 22:38
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I'd agree with this...so many people I know watch but don't vote until the final.
Yeah, that is another factor. If you look at BB for example they had a fraction of the votes this year...mind you at least the X Factor's viewing figures have held up pretty well, which is more than could be said for BB.
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Old 28-11-2007, 22:41
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People have lost confidence in the voting system, and rightly so. No-one wants to be conned out of their hard earned cash.
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Old 28-11-2007, 23:35
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Cos everyone knows now that voting doesnt make a blind bit of difference!
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Old 29-11-2007, 08:25
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Cos everyone knows now that voting doesnt make a blind bit of difference!
Exactly. Why bother voting when the judges / producers decide who goes every wek anyway - either directly by voting or indirectly by song choice, order, styling, dance routine, etc.,
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