I think for this year in both shows, the girls are the ones that I keeping me watching really. But the difference is that I think the Cheryl and the girls are the ones that are really saving it this, whereas SCD can also rely on Austin and Erin or Tom and Camilla too.
Strictly Come Dancing v The X Factor: Ratings Battle 2008
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Originally Posted by Hera:
“I am a fan of both shows but this year, the X Factor seems to have lost the edge it has had in the past. And with a lot of weak contestants (i think Cheryl has the strongest category this year with the girls), and a lot of them constantly crying and going for the sympathy vote is making me switch over.
SCD is the one to watch this winter with the competition so strong and fiercer than ever.
”
“I am a fan of both shows but this year, the X Factor seems to have lost the edge it has had in the past. And with a lot of weak contestants (i think Cheryl has the strongest category this year with the girls), and a lot of them constantly crying and going for the sympathy vote is making me switch over.
SCD is the one to watch this winter with the competition so strong and fiercer than ever.
”
I actually think this is a very strong X Factor year in terms of contestants.
Originally Posted by Hera:
“I also think with the X Factor being on at a later time has helped increase the % of viewers watching the show. But i expect once the X Factor live show get's underway, SCD would probably get the higher ratings - like it has done so many times in the past.”
“I also think with the X Factor being on at a later time has helped increase the % of viewers watching the show. But i expect once the X Factor live show get's underway, SCD would probably get the higher ratings - like it has done so many times in the past.”
I disagree. I think at this point in previous years Strictly was already racing ahead. It says a lot about the popularity of The X Factor this year that it managed to beat Strictly despite the latter have a one hour head-start which traditionally drags down XF's total average (as it did last week).
As far as stale and boring go - I don't think SCD has changed its format in anyway since it started has it? That might not be seen as stale to the fans but it's not something that'd interest me. This stage of the show is traditionally seen as the slowest part but it will pick up again next week when the live shows begin.
I'm not here to bash SCD btw - I find it so refreshing to see both shows do brilliantly. And I hope they both build upon this success. I prefer to see both shows do well than just one over the other.
Originally Posted by Agent F:
“I disagree. I think at this point in previous years Strictly was already racing ahead. It says a lot about the popularity of The X Factor this year that it managed to beat Strictly despite the latter have a one hour head-start which traditionally drags down XF's total average (as it did last week).
As far as stale and boring go - I don't think SCD has changed its format in anyway since it started has it? That might not be seen as stale to the fans but it's not something that'd interest me. This stage of the show is traditionally seen as the slowest part but it will pick up again next week when the live shows begin.
I'm not here to bash SCD btw - I find it so refreshing to see both shows do brilliantly. And I hope they both build upon this success. I prefer to see both shows do well than just one over the other.”
“I disagree. I think at this point in previous years Strictly was already racing ahead. It says a lot about the popularity of The X Factor this year that it managed to beat Strictly despite the latter have a one hour head-start which traditionally drags down XF's total average (as it did last week).
As far as stale and boring go - I don't think SCD has changed its format in anyway since it started has it? That might not be seen as stale to the fans but it's not something that'd interest me. This stage of the show is traditionally seen as the slowest part but it will pick up again next week when the live shows begin.
I'm not here to bash SCD btw - I find it so refreshing to see both shows do brilliantly. And I hope they both build upon this success. I prefer to see both shows do well than just one over the other.”
I don't think it was ahead at this point last year, and remember we can't compare this year because SCD has added 2 weeks to its schedule. Also they added the dance-off to mix things up a bit and moved the results show to sundays...
X Factor is jut so formulaic - OK I know SCD is too! 
But I really can't stand all the sob stories in X factor - this is my dream, the only thing I want to do, will change my life blah, blah, boo hoo. It's the same week in, week out, year in, year out.
Strictly is fun. We have the outfits, the great dances, the train wrecks, the surprises, the judges, Bruno's slip ups, the sparkle! I love it!!
Sheer escapism.
But I really can't stand all the sob stories in X factor - this is my dream, the only thing I want to do, will change my life blah, blah, boo hoo. It's the same week in, week out, year in, year out. Strictly is fun. We have the outfits, the great dances, the train wrecks, the surprises, the judges, Bruno's slip ups, the sparkle! I love it!!
Sheer escapism.
Our household is completely divided. My daughters now have their own TVs so are watching the X Factor. I watch SCD, and my OH just complains about them both, but does watch SCD sometimes, then makes comments about it!!
Originally Posted by dazzlingdawn:
“X Factor is jut so formulaic - OK I know SCD is too! But I really can't stand all the sob stories in X factor - this is my dream, the only thing I want to do, will change my life blah, blah, boo hoo. It's the same week in, week out, year in, year out.
Strictly is fun. We have the outfits, the great dances, the train wrecks, the surprises, the judges, Bruno's slip ups, the sparkle! I love it!! Sheer escapism.”
“X Factor is jut so formulaic - OK I know SCD is too!
But I really can't stand all the sob stories in X factor - this is my dream, the only thing I want to do, will change my life blah, blah, boo hoo. It's the same week in, week out, year in, year out. Strictly is fun. We have the outfits, the great dances, the train wrecks, the surprises, the judges, Bruno's slip ups, the sparkle! I love it!!
Sheer escapism.”
Well said!
There is a certain magic about Strictly that never fades. X Factor has just become a conveyor belt of mediocre singers that want fame and fortune. That the contestants these days burst into tears at the drop of a hat is quite pathetic.
I've watched no more than a couple of X factor programmes.
I know I wouldn't be able to sit through the tears, the screaming, the sob stories and the dreaded journeys week after week, without doing serious damage to the tele and my sanity.
I know I wouldn't be able to sit through the tears, the screaming, the sob stories and the dreaded journeys week after week, without doing serious damage to the tele and my sanity.
Originally Posted by Ignazio:
“I've watched no more than a couple of X factor programmes.
I know I wouldn't be able to sit through the tears, the screaming, the sob stories and the dreaded journeys week after week, without doing serious damage to the tele and my sanity.”
“I've watched no more than a couple of X factor programmes.
I know I wouldn't be able to sit through the tears, the screaming, the sob stories and the dreaded journeys week after week, without doing serious damage to the tele and my sanity.”
Looks like we can agree on something at last Ig
I can't bear X Factor , not any of it .
Not the false auditions , not the embarrassment of the poor awful ones who are made fun of by the judges, not the vicious ones who have a go and not the pushy parents , family, teachers etc who have given truly bad singers teh idea they are star material .
And certainly not the idea of a show which deliberately airs the worst ones to get a cheap laugh .
But lots of folk love it and according to Gaby Logan this morning , it is currently just beating SCD .
Not the false auditions , not the embarrassment of the poor awful ones who are made fun of by the judges, not the vicious ones who have a go and not the pushy parents , family, teachers etc who have given truly bad singers teh idea they are star material .
And certainly not the idea of a show which deliberately airs the worst ones to get a cheap laugh .
But lots of folk love it and according to Gaby Logan this morning , it is currently just beating SCD .
Originally Posted by Sid_1979:
“I don't understand how X-Factors stale old format can still be attracting viewers?”
“I don't understand how X-Factors stale old format can still be attracting viewers?”
Might I add, it's attracting 2.3 million more viewers than the same stage last year! An increase of more than 30%.
As for it being a stale format, I'm not sure how that is compared to SCD. All SCD have done is lengthen everything, more weeks and more padding on the results. The judges and presenters are the same as when it first started. XF has had a new presenter, an additional judge, one replaced judge, a changed bootcamp format as well as lots of tinkering with the live shows.
I actually think that in these bleak times, having ordinary people will benefit XF. Life changing stories are the order of the day. I think "wannabe's" go down just as well with viewers as a bunch of celebrities that always seem to have "ex" prefixed to their job descriptions.
But as I said on the ratings thread, both shows are doing incredibly well. I was surprised that XF won on share as well. It might harder to get numbers in earlier slots but it's harder to get share in later slots. But this is just a mark of the strength of XF as oppose to any weakness in SCD which is stronger than ever by the looks of it. I meant to watch some of it this year. I'd never been interested until I saw Alesha who stood out for me, but I picked a week with the men which kind of killed my enthusiasm!
Great to see both shows doing so well. So long as they keep out of each others way, they will both set all time highs.
I've abandoned the X Factor at the moment as I am fed up of the sob stories. I might return in a couple of weeks to see if it's actually the talent that is getting the votes.
I am a huge SCD fan, but I do think some of the momentum has been lost by splitting it into Boys and Girls. I don't think the series has really started for me yet.
I am a huge SCD fan, but I do think some of the momentum has been lost by splitting it into Boys and Girls. I don't think the series has really started for me yet.
I tend to agree with the point about splitting the show on gender lines for the first quarter and more of the series. To me it's like having qualifying rounds...and we're just getting rid of the duffers at the moment in preparation for the real contest.
That said, I don't suppose it's having much effect on ratings. TXF is not my taste at all but I think the 'war' is good for both shows.
That said, I don't suppose it's having much effect on ratings. TXF is not my taste at all but I think the 'war' is good for both shows.
Originally Posted by C14E:
“Might I add, it's attracting 2.3 million more viewers than the same stage last year! An increase of more than 30%.
As for it being a stale format, I'm not sure how that is compared to SCD. All SCD have done is lengthen everything, more weeks and more padding on the results. The judges and presenters are the same as when it first started. XF has had a new presenter, an additional judge, one replaced judge, a changed bootcamp format as well as lots of tinkering with the live shows.
I actually think that in these bleak times, having ordinary people will benefit XF. Life changing stories are the order of the day. I think "wannabe's" go down just as well with viewers as a bunch of celebrities that always seem to have "ex" prefixed to their job descriptions.
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“Might I add, it's attracting 2.3 million more viewers than the same stage last year! An increase of more than 30%.
As for it being a stale format, I'm not sure how that is compared to SCD. All SCD have done is lengthen everything, more weeks and more padding on the results. The judges and presenters are the same as when it first started. XF has had a new presenter, an additional judge, one replaced judge, a changed bootcamp format as well as lots of tinkering with the live shows.
I actually think that in these bleak times, having ordinary people will benefit XF. Life changing stories are the order of the day. I think "wannabe's" go down just as well with viewers as a bunch of celebrities that always seem to have "ex" prefixed to their job descriptions.
”
and the changes on SCD haven't even made it that much better the dance off, the prerecorded sunday results
I'm startiing to see the appeal of regular people rather than celebrities and the same pros who are even becoming celebrities. Don't get me started on Bruce and TEss
But i'll still watch SCD or most of it and also stick with xfactor
My gripe with X-factor is that, no matter who wins, no matter how good they are, no matter if they're female, male, old, young, tall, small - they're guaranteed the biggest number one of the year. (So I joined that 'get the Pogues to Xmas number one' fbook group)
Each to their own, but I'll be interested to see what happens with the ratings when Strictly hots up in a fortnight's time.
Each to their own, but I'll be interested to see what happens with the ratings when Strictly hots up in a fortnight's time.
I watched it on Saturday night, and I doubt I'll be watching it again.
Every contestant blubbing at the drop of a hat. 'I want this more than anything, it's my life, I can't imagine myself doing anything else, I was rubbish at school and let my parents down so I'm doing it for them, to make them proud of me, to give them a better life, for the dead dog, for the goldfish, so I can send my overweight Aunt Lil who brought me up, to a health farm .. etc. etc' Give it a rest willya! How refreshing would it be to have a contestant striding on saying 'I'm doing it because I want to be rich and famous. I'll give it my best shot, but if I don't get through, I'll have to think about doing something else'. No tears, no melodrama, just ambition!
The judges sit surrounded in opulence, villas and terraces and swimming pools and whathaveyou while the contestants are trotted out to 'perform' for them, straining and screeching and wailing away until the are overcome with emotion, forget the words or some such drama which the production team then milk to the max. What cracks me up is you've got the fab four of er ... let's see Danni Minogue, Emma Bunton, Cheryl Cole and her Girl's Aloud colleague Kimberley .. sat there judging how well people sing!?!?! Am I the only one who sees the irony in this? None of them are exactly Aretha Franklin's are they? The best that can be said of any one of them is that they can hold a tune and even that, in some cases, is debatable.
And what in tarnation was Danni Minogue wearing? She's obviously been taking fashion advice from Sinitta .. sat there perfectly posed like a Madame Tussaud's waxwork with her bandana, and her off the shoulder dress, arm bracelet, red lippy and botox fixed smile, she looked like summat out of a 1930s movie! I kept expecting Errol Flynn to come leaping over the ballustrade.
And of course you know all the auditions are immaterial really. Doesn't matter how good they sing, we all know the choice is going to be based on audience appeal .... in an attempt to pull in everyone right across the board .. the middle aged widowed dad left with a baby girl to look after (for the older female audience), the sultry Spanish senorita for the dads and grandads; the wayward, bolshy, unpredictable mum of five , who's done it all but come good and turned her life around ... to give the show a bit of edge; the angelic faced 15 year old boy for the young tweeny boppers; the 'bad lashes' and 'girlband' for the older teenage girls (and even boys) who as we speak are practising in year 11 classrooms thinking 'we could do that'. ... etc. etc.
The only competitors for me with any real music credibility are the four lads JLS. Perfect harmonies and arrangements, tight as tight musically, and it is abundantly clear they have put in a huge amount of time and dedication into their act. In a different era, these lads would have no problems getting signed, but it doesn't seem to work like that anymore, so here they are - on the X factor. If there was any way Louis could have not put them through he would have, in favour of the four pretty boys thrown together for the competition but who musically didn't even come up to JLS's ankles. But JLS were simply too good to ignore. Sadly I think they will probably get the X factor treatment - the horrid makeover, the terrible song choices, their skill in arranging their own numbers will get set aside by the production team, they will be vocal coached and choreographed and will probably go out in the first or second round. I hope that doesn't happen, but I wouldn't put money on it.
Nope, no channel hopping for me. This year I'll be sticking with Strictly!
Every contestant blubbing at the drop of a hat. 'I want this more than anything, it's my life, I can't imagine myself doing anything else, I was rubbish at school and let my parents down so I'm doing it for them, to make them proud of me, to give them a better life, for the dead dog, for the goldfish, so I can send my overweight Aunt Lil who brought me up, to a health farm .. etc. etc' Give it a rest willya! How refreshing would it be to have a contestant striding on saying 'I'm doing it because I want to be rich and famous. I'll give it my best shot, but if I don't get through, I'll have to think about doing something else'. No tears, no melodrama, just ambition!
The judges sit surrounded in opulence, villas and terraces and swimming pools and whathaveyou while the contestants are trotted out to 'perform' for them, straining and screeching and wailing away until the are overcome with emotion, forget the words or some such drama which the production team then milk to the max. What cracks me up is you've got the fab four of er ... let's see Danni Minogue, Emma Bunton, Cheryl Cole and her Girl's Aloud colleague Kimberley .. sat there judging how well people sing!?!?! Am I the only one who sees the irony in this? None of them are exactly Aretha Franklin's are they? The best that can be said of any one of them is that they can hold a tune and even that, in some cases, is debatable.
And what in tarnation was Danni Minogue wearing? She's obviously been taking fashion advice from Sinitta .. sat there perfectly posed like a Madame Tussaud's waxwork with her bandana, and her off the shoulder dress, arm bracelet, red lippy and botox fixed smile, she looked like summat out of a 1930s movie! I kept expecting Errol Flynn to come leaping over the ballustrade.
And of course you know all the auditions are immaterial really. Doesn't matter how good they sing, we all know the choice is going to be based on audience appeal .... in an attempt to pull in everyone right across the board .. the middle aged widowed dad left with a baby girl to look after (for the older female audience), the sultry Spanish senorita for the dads and grandads; the wayward, bolshy, unpredictable mum of five , who's done it all but come good and turned her life around ... to give the show a bit of edge; the angelic faced 15 year old boy for the young tweeny boppers; the 'bad lashes' and 'girlband' for the older teenage girls (and even boys) who as we speak are practising in year 11 classrooms thinking 'we could do that'. ... etc. etc.
The only competitors for me with any real music credibility are the four lads JLS. Perfect harmonies and arrangements, tight as tight musically, and it is abundantly clear they have put in a huge amount of time and dedication into their act. In a different era, these lads would have no problems getting signed, but it doesn't seem to work like that anymore, so here they are - on the X factor. If there was any way Louis could have not put them through he would have, in favour of the four pretty boys thrown together for the competition but who musically didn't even come up to JLS's ankles. But JLS were simply too good to ignore. Sadly I think they will probably get the X factor treatment - the horrid makeover, the terrible song choices, their skill in arranging their own numbers will get set aside by the production team, they will be vocal coached and choreographed and will probably go out in the first or second round. I hope that doesn't happen, but I wouldn't put money on it.
Nope, no channel hopping for me. This year I'll be sticking with Strictly!
Last Night:
Strictly Come Dancing BBC1 2000 - 8.36m (31.5%) * peak at 2045 of 8.8m (32.7%)
The X Factor ITV1 1810 - 9.55m (42.7%) * peak of 11.43m (47.5%) for last 5 minutes
Others:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ITV1 1910 - 7.23m (28.5%)
Strictly Come Dancing BBC1 2000 - 8.36m (31.5%) * peak at 2045 of 8.8m (32.7%)
The X Factor ITV1 1810 - 9.55m (42.7%) * peak of 11.43m (47.5%) for last 5 minutes
Others:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ITV1 1910 - 7.23m (28.5%)
Originally Posted by C14E:
“Last Night:
Strictly Come Dancing BBC1 2000 - 8.36m (31.5%) * peak at 2045 of 8.8m (32.7%)
The X Factor ITV1 1810 - 9.55m (42.7%) * peak of 11.43m (47.5%) for last 5 minutes
Others:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ITV1 1910 - 7.23m (28.5%)”
“Last Night:
Strictly Come Dancing BBC1 2000 - 8.36m (31.5%) * peak at 2045 of 8.8m (32.7%)
The X Factor ITV1 1810 - 9.55m (42.7%) * peak of 11.43m (47.5%) for last 5 minutes
Others:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ITV1 1910 - 7.23m (28.5%)”
Cheryl Coles replacing Mrs Osbourne has worked a treat for Cowell and has brought a huge interest back to a show that runs on sob stories and occasionally singing talent.
My guess is that now that The X Factor are gonna be live every Saturday night its gonna prove to be the most watched show of the day/week, with Strictly a little bit behind every week. It seems thats how its gonna be this year. I don't think it'd have been getting these hugh figures had Mrs O still been on the judging panel.
Saturday 18th October
Strictly Come Dancing
6.05pm - 7.35pm - BBC One
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host the fifth round of the celebrity ballroom dancing competition, which sees the remaining male and female stars going head to head for the first time. They must choose between performing either a samba, one of the most difficult Latin dances, or an American smooth, where the couples can perform two lifts. Who will impress judges Len Goodman, Arlene Phillips, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli?
The X Factor
7.30pm - 9.30pm - ITV1
The X Factor Results
10.15pm - 10.45pm - ITV1
Sunday 19th October
Strictly Come Dancing: Results
8.15pm - 9.00pm - BBC One
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the results from the fifth round of the celebrity ballroom dancing competition. The males and the females faced off against each other for the first time with either a samba or a smooth, and your votes have been counted. The two couples with the lowest number of votes must face each other in a dance-off, with only one being saved by the judges. Who will be thrown out of the competition for good? Plus, Alesha Dixon is on hand to perform her new single.
Saturday 25th October
Strictly Come Dancing
5.55pm - 7.20pm - BBC One
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the latest round of the ballroom showdown, live from BBC Television Centre. With five celebrity couples already eliminated, tonight a sixth pair will lose their chance to become Strictly Come Dancing champions. The remaining 11 couples dance for their place in the competition and face the criticism of the judges. Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Philips, Bruno Tonioli and head judge Len Goodman will deliver their verdict before the audience vote to save their favourite couples.
Strictly Come Dancing
6.05pm - 7.35pm - BBC One
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host the fifth round of the celebrity ballroom dancing competition, which sees the remaining male and female stars going head to head for the first time. They must choose between performing either a samba, one of the most difficult Latin dances, or an American smooth, where the couples can perform two lifts. Who will impress judges Len Goodman, Arlene Phillips, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli?
The X Factor
7.30pm - 9.30pm - ITV1
The X Factor Results
10.15pm - 10.45pm - ITV1
Sunday 19th October
Strictly Come Dancing: Results
8.15pm - 9.00pm - BBC One
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the results from the fifth round of the celebrity ballroom dancing competition. The males and the females faced off against each other for the first time with either a samba or a smooth, and your votes have been counted. The two couples with the lowest number of votes must face each other in a dance-off, with only one being saved by the judges. Who will be thrown out of the competition for good? Plus, Alesha Dixon is on hand to perform her new single.
Saturday 25th October
Strictly Come Dancing
5.55pm - 7.20pm - BBC One
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the latest round of the ballroom showdown, live from BBC Television Centre. With five celebrity couples already eliminated, tonight a sixth pair will lose their chance to become Strictly Come Dancing champions. The remaining 11 couples dance for their place in the competition and face the criticism of the judges. Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Philips, Bruno Tonioli and head judge Len Goodman will deliver their verdict before the audience vote to save their favourite couples.
Some figures from Barb of the officials for the first week of the series of It Takes Two
STRICTLY COME DANCING-IT TAKES TWO (MON 1831) 2.15m
STRICTLY COME DANCING-IT TAKES TWO (TUE 1829) 1.77m
STRICTLY COME DANCING-IT TAKES TWO (WED 1832) 1.96m
STRICTLY COME DANCING-IT TAKES TWO (THU 1830) 1.94m
STRICTLY COME DANCING-IT TAKES TWO (FRI 1830) 1.84m
"If you can't produce your best always produce your breast, I've done it" Claudia - 08/10/08
STRICTLY COME DANCING-IT TAKES TWO (MON 1831) 2.15m
STRICTLY COME DANCING-IT TAKES TWO (TUE 1829) 1.77m
STRICTLY COME DANCING-IT TAKES TWO (WED 1832) 1.96m
STRICTLY COME DANCING-IT TAKES TWO (THU 1830) 1.94m
STRICTLY COME DANCING-IT TAKES TWO (FRI 1830) 1.84m
"If you can't produce your best always produce your breast, I've done it" Claudia - 08/10/08
Originally Posted by rzt:
“Saturday 4th October Overnights
18.45- Strictly Come Dancing: 9.22m (39.9%) *peak: 10.03m (42.9%) at 19.40
19.45- The X Factor: 9.84m (40.5%) *peak: 11.03m (45%) at 21.05
Brilliant rating for Strictly. It was beaten by the X Factor, but Strictly is well up on last year!
”
“Saturday 4th October Overnights
18.45- Strictly Come Dancing: 9.22m (39.9%) *peak: 10.03m (42.9%) at 19.40
19.45- The X Factor: 9.84m (40.5%) *peak: 11.03m (45%) at 21.05
Brilliant rating for Strictly. It was beaten by the X Factor, but Strictly is well up on last year!
”
To quote the Guardian:
"For the 15 minutes that the two shows overlapped, Strictly had the upper hand with 9.1 million viewers and a 37% share compared with The X Factor's 7.3 million and 30%."
Which of course has usually tended to be the case. Whenever SCD and X-Factor go head to head, X-Factor has historically lost. Good to see nothing changes!
Thanks for posting the figures again rzt. I always find this race fascinating, although I'm not entirely sure why I care! I think knowing that Simon Cowell usually gets his butt kicked has a lot to do with it!
Originally Posted by bigbrother_eire:
“Saturday 18th October
Strictly Come Dancing
6.05pm - 7.35pm - BBC One
The X Factor
7.30pm - 9.30pm - ITV1
The X Factor Results
10.15pm - 10.45pm - ITV1
Sunday 19th October
Strictly Come Dancing: Results
8.15pm - 9.00pm - BBC One”
“Saturday 18th October
Strictly Come Dancing
6.05pm - 7.35pm - BBC One
The X Factor
7.30pm - 9.30pm - ITV1
The X Factor Results
10.15pm - 10.45pm - ITV1
Sunday 19th October
Strictly Come Dancing: Results
8.15pm - 9.00pm - BBC One”
Times for these shows are different now from when I posted last night.
Saturday 18th October
Strictly Come Dancing
6.40pm - 8.10pm - BBC One
The X Factor
7.25pm - 9.25pm - ITV1
The X Factor Results
10.10pm - 10.55pm - ITV1
Sunday 19th October
Strictly Come Dancing: Results
8.10pm - 9.00pm - BBC One
So a 35 minute clash between Strictly and X Factor next week..
ITV and Xfactor must be so pleased SCD is on early!!!
Everyone switches over after SCD.
Last week when the two shows were head to head for a little while.....SCD kicked xfactors butt!!!By a country mile!!!
Every time they go head to head SCD always wins!!!! Always!!!
Everyone switches over after SCD.
Last week when the two shows were head to head for a little while.....SCD kicked xfactors butt!!!By a country mile!!!
Every time they go head to head SCD always wins!!!! Always!!!
Saturday 11th October Overnight Ratings
17:50 - Strictly Come Dancing - 7.42m (34.6%) * peak: 8.88m (37.5%) at 18:55
19:15 - The X Factor - 10.36m (44.1%) * peak: 11.25m (48.5%) at 19:50
22:00 - The X Factor Results - 8.02m (40.8%)
Strictly's audience was knocked down due to the football. The X Factor easily won the night yesterday, getting one of its highest ratings ever. Strictly's audience was the 3rd lowest for a performance show since 2005.
17:50 - Strictly Come Dancing - 7.42m (34.6%) * peak: 8.88m (37.5%) at 18:55
19:15 - The X Factor - 10.36m (44.1%) * peak: 11.25m (48.5%) at 19:50
22:00 - The X Factor Results - 8.02m (40.8%)
Strictly's audience was knocked down due to the football. The X Factor easily won the night yesterday, getting one of its highest ratings ever. Strictly's audience was the 3rd lowest for a performance show since 2005.
Originally Posted by PAULIE74:
“Every time they go head to head SCD always wins!!!! Always!!!
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“Every time they go head to head SCD always wins!!!! Always!!!
”
But by having a head-start Strictly has an immediate advantage over the X Factor, so obviously would win head-to-head, as viewers are unlikely to turn over in the middle of the show. When the two programmes actually last went directly head-to-head for the whole show, The X Factor came out on tops.
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