X factor this weekend

[Wozza]

But more likely, they'll be found face down in a pool of their own vomit in a bedsit in Streatham, having OD'd on Harpic or something.

Christ, if ONLY they'd do something that interesting.

 

[Gwylan]

God its all so POINTLESS though, isn't it ?

I mean whoever wins will get their record deal, bring out a couple of singles which will make the top 10 for novelty value, before being consigned to the Woolies Bargain Bucket, and thereafter they will sink without a trace. At the very best, they might reappear in about 5 years time on "I'm A Celebrity Get me Out of Here". But more likely, they'll be found face down in a pool of their own vomit in a bedsit in Streatham, having OD'd on Harpic or something.

Sad but true. None of them is an absolutely standout singer - in fact, two of them can't sing at all.

Andy is the best by some distance and seems level-headed enough not to meet the grisly harpic end.

Compelling viewing though.

 

[JJ McClure]

It's all set-up to finish exactly the same as last year, Andy is a carbon copy of Steve.
He'll win coz all the mums and girls will vote for him because he's nice and middle of the road. He'll release one record and then disappear because there isn't actually a market it. Will end up singing in a hotel bar.

 

[Wozza]

It's all set-up to finish exactly the same as last year, Andy is a carbon copy of Steve.
He'll win coz all the mums and girls will vote for him because he's nice and middle of the road.

Yes, even when he's doing his day job.

 

[Gwylan]

Yes, even when he's doing his day job.

 

[bhafc99]

As long as Maria does a shoot for FHM, the whole thing will have been worth it.

 

[Parson Henry]

God its all so POINTLESS though, isn't it ?

I mean whoever wins will get their record deal, bring out a couple of singles which will make the top 10 for novelty value, before being consigned to the Woolies Bargain Bucket, and thereafter they will sink without a trace. At the very best, they might reappear in about 5 years time on "I'm A Celebrity Get me Out of Here". But more likely, they'll be found face down in a pool of their own vomit in a bedsit in Streatham, having OD'd on Harpic or something.

You uncharitable beast Easy. I'll have you know that this show picks me from the depths of despondency every Saturday after, more often than not, a disappointing result.

It is absorbing easy going light entertainment. For all you know I may have been a contestant...so there!

 

[SK1NT]

maria is fit and could actually become something.

 

[Wozza]

maria is fit and could actually become something.

Yeah, a porn star.

 

[Pavilionaire]

I can see Chico being a bit complacent after last week's triumph, plus the fact he's got a tough ballad to sing. He'll be one of the two in the showdown.

The other? Probably Nicholas or Conway Sisters.

I hope Nicholas goes because he's a poor man's Lemar who, in turn, is a poor man's Craig David.

 

[tinx]

I can see Chico being a bit complacent after last week's triumph, plus the fact he's got a tough ballad to sing. He'll be one of the two in the showdown.

The other? Probably Nicholas or Conway Sisters.

I hope Nicholas goes because he's a poor man's Lemar who, in turn, is a poor man's Craig David.

Who in turn is shite.

 

[Pavilionaire]

The Conway Sisters = A poor man's Nolan Sisters
Chico = Poor man's Ricky Martin.

I only watch the head to head after 9pm because it's highly entertaining to see the loser's lifelong dreams crushed on live national telly.

None of the acts have any long-term future.

 

[Easy 10]

You uncharitable beast Easy. I'll have you know that this show picks me from the depths of despondency every Saturday after, more often than not, a disappointing result.

It is absorbing easy going light entertainment. For all you know I may have been a contestant...so there!

Fair enough BB - I'm not saying its not sometimes vaguely enjoyable (in a car-crash TV kind of way). But you cannot deny that FACT that all it will do is unleash yet another celebrity wannabee into the "Ant & Dec" world of piss-poor so-called 'light entertainment' industry, which is already stuffed to the rafters with talentless and instantly forgettable GIMPS who think they've got something special to offer the world, or that their presence on our screens or in our stereos will somehow brighten up our mundane lives.

It appears that they are genuinely oblivious to the fact that, actually, they're all really rather nauseating. However, because shows like X-Factor are so successful, the side effect of that is that the Great British Public ( (c) The Sun) gets EXACTLY what it deserves. Which generally a constant stream of pure, unadulterated PAP.

Enjoy the show anyway

 

[Pavilionaire]

I think Ant & Dec are very good, especially Ant (or is it Dec?)

 

[Parson Henry]

Fair enough BB - I'm not saying its not sometimes vaguely enjoyable (in a car-crash TV kind of way). But you cannot deny that FACT that all it will do is unleash yet another celebrity wannabee into the "Ant & Dec" world of piss-poor so-called 'light entertainment' industry, which is already stuffed to the rafters with talentless and instantly forgettable GIMPS who think they've got something special to offer the world, or that their presence on our screens or in our stereos will somehow brighten up our mundane lives.

It appears that they are genuinely oblivious to the fact that, actually, they're all really rather nauseating. However, because shows like X-Factor are so successful, the side effect of that is that the Great British Public ( (c) The Sun) gets EXACTLY what it deserves. Which generally a constant stream of pure, unadulterated PAP.

Enjoy the show anyway

Point taken and accepted. I have no concern over the afterlife of the winner - as testament to this 'who and where is Steve Brookstein?'

It is the competion effect with all the drama and the bitching that I find entralling. I would not however trade staying in to watch it over a good beer fest mind.

 

[Easy 10]

Point taken and accepted. I have no concern over the afterlife of the winner - as testament to this 'who and where is Steve Brookstein?'

It is the competion effect with all the drama and the bitching that I find entralling. I would not however trade staying in to watch it over a good beer fest mind.

Agreed. Its 'Desperation Televsion', when you're either too broke, too tied down, or just too damn lazy to go out and do something infinately more wothwhile and enjoyable with a Saturday night. Like getting pissed down the pub, stuffing yourself with pork scratchings, and leering unpleasantly at chavvy girls who are young enough to be your daughter.

:reaches for the coat & shoes:

 

[METALMICKY]

OK i'm going to confess that i like a bit of early sat night pap TV and yes we all know that the eventual winner will more than likely have their 5 mins of fame then be rapidly dumped if they don't generate cash for the record company. But hey its the joy of the journey for us ghouls!

For what its worth that blody prancing stripper Chico needs to go! Cannot sing to save his life and i keep expecting him to burst into Midge Ure's fave No.1 "Shaddup Your Face".

Additionally i notice that its not widely publicised that the Conway Sisters sang at the wedding of one of the blokes from Westlife. And of course who manages Westlife none other than Louis Walsh

As for Sharon Osbourne she's just a plastic bitch who needs to stop slagging off other music stars like Madonna & Bruce Dickinson.

 

[Uncle C]

Chico = Poor man's Ricky Martin

Sorry but Chico is a poor mans dog turd.

He is trying to create a hook for himself with the phrase "its Chico time" Its pathetic that some members of the British public fall for this type of American twaddle.

Get him off my TV

 

[Parson Henry]

Maria out....shock horror...Louis Walsh voting with his passport!!!


Is Shayne too smug

Andy and Bren too much in the comfort zone

Could it be Journey South's year?

Are the bookies giving good odds on Chico??

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

The whole show is not a total farce in that it is meant to be about the best singer but it has been ruined by the judge bias and petty squabbles. Maria was infact the best singer on the show, she was 100 times better than the Conway Sisters and the fact weasily Walsh kept the Conway Sisters was due to the fact they were Irish and he has worked with them and know the family. Similar to earlier when 4tune were voted out by Osbourne becuase Osbourne worked with Chenai before.

Shayne was pitiful Saturday but Cowell then says " you will be the biggest solo male artits in the UK in 2 years "

I am backing Journey South but no one can be confident with their money as its down to who is in the bottom 2 and which judge will vote based on point scoring against fellow judges and tactical voting ( Walsh also voted out Maria as she was a much bigger threat to his acts ).

Shayne 6/5
Andy 3/1
Journey South 7/2
Brenda 13/2
Nicholas 16/1
Chico 20/1
Conway Sisters 66/1