X Factor Axed!

[Smithy]

https://twitter.com/newsforalluk/status/1420501529027653634?s=21

About 5 years too late but there we go

[Jordan.]

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[Joe.]

I am in two minds, part of me feels its a huge shame as I’d absolutely love saturday nights to return to what they should be, but the other part feels like it’s for the best.

[Jake.]

It’s not been good for 8-10 years so nvm

[LaLaLand]

About time tbh.

[Saph]

I mean they were never gonna top this moment so

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[Crimson Dynamo]

Hallelujah

[Daniel-X]

I mean they were never gonna top this moment so

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It peaked here and it never returned.

[Shaun]

still pressed over how they completely ruined 2015's potential (louisa johnson, 4th impact, anton stephans, mason noise, kiera weathers, che chesterman, bupsi, lauren murray, reggie n bollie) by having 2 elims a week, throwing caroline/olly in the presenting gig, and replacing Louis/Nicole with Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw :umm2:

the finalists were a great lineup and they just... ruined it

[Redway]

It died years ago anyway so it is what it is. I’d be more concerned about The Voice getting axed.

[arista]

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[Strictly Jake]

Yeah sadly it lost its way. At its best it was amazing. But 2013 onwards it was rubbish. I assume Simon has a very similar show in the pipeline though. Basically X factor with a new name

[Strictly Jake]

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They were never gonna top this year. 2008. Not a bad singer there at all. Love how Laura was given most of the vocals on this. Also how underrated were Rachel, Austin and Girlband. They sound incredible on this

[Cherie]

TV Shock!

[arista]

TV Shock!



GMBHD itv
told the truth (6AM Entertainment Old reporter)

ITV has put it on Ice
so not totally Axed.

[Ammi]

…X Factor on Ice could be a thing…?…Simon always looking for that edge…

[Ammi]

…anyway, it’s just old and tired but 17yrs is a great lifetime for it…

[Strictly Jake]

…X Factor on Ice could be a thing…?…Simon always looking for that edge…

I'd be here for x factor on ice.

[Captain.Remy]

Yeah it's time to unplug it and stop the suffering. It had a great run. 17 years is a great achievement.

[Cherie]

pulled in 14 million in its hey day, I will always associate it with a time when my boys were young, not that watched it very often

[Nicky91]

X Factor didn't last that long in my nation :fan:


we after a short while saw no potential in this, since it had no added value for our music charts




one of my most watched talent shows was Popstars, i liked that, and also with the celebrity ''mystery popstars'' where you had to guess who was behind the coloured masks



our most famous tv judge HenkJan Smits, is either now a tv presenter for a home selling show ''Huizenjacht'' which is basically our own ''escape to the country'' but then different, not just the countryside

+ he also has been a jury member for us at eurovision song contest, few times already recent years, his taste is still the same as it was on Popstars, X Factor, Idols, more going for radio friendly/mainstream songs for his 12p/10p/8p





back on topic, what an achievement this long, but recent years the winners were all just duds ( x factor celebrity was entertaining though, acts like Vinnie Jones, Martin Bashir were really amazing, even if just no hopers)

[joeysteele]

It was messed about too much in the end.
It was fading really badly in the last 2 series, for me anyway.

It's like the end of an era but expected really.

[ThomasC]

It will come back in time, just like BB but needs a rest.

Simon can focus on his other shows.

You shouldn't change what isn't broke and they messed about with the format too much.

I will miss it but I watched it more out of habit in the end.

It has produced some big stars though. The most shocking being Rylan who has just done so well for himself.

[WingsFan1]

It was fun but the show just died out the last series I proper loved and enjoyed was 2011 in my opinion

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2010
2011

We’re the best series with talent and judging

[Samm]

it was fun in 07-12, everyone was talking about it in school the next day, it lost its way after the format kept changing

[Marsh.]

X Factor didn't last that long in my nation :fan:


Because only 3 people lined up for it (including the judges).

[joeysteele]

it was fun in 07-12, everyone was talking about it in school the next day, it lost its way after the format kept changing

Yes, I agree fully with that.

[GoldHeart]

Isn't this old news . It's been over for a while .
When they did the celebrity version ,it seemed XF was axed from then.

Anyway I'm glad,but I stopped watching it a long time ago anyway as I hated how things were done and how people were treated.

And most of the judges were unlikable and got on my nerves.

[James]

Viewers eventually realised the show wasn't producing major stars, like the format promised.

[Smithy]

Viewers eventually realised the show wasn't producing major stars, like the format promised.

The Voice hasn’t created a single star yet it’s still on TV Tbf :laugh:

[michael21]

https://twitter.com/newsforalluk/status/1420501529027653634?s=21

About 5 years too late but there we go

This is good newsssss

[Alf]

First winner, Steve Brookstein has a theory.


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[Alf]

I can't be bothered posting all of Brookstein's tweets, but if you want to see them then go on his twitter feed, he's saying some juicy stuff about this.

[Tony Montana]

Better late than never. It's been ****e for years, consisting mostly of novelty acts and sob stories.

The only great series there were was 2005, 06, 08, 09, 10 and 11. 11 was the last truly brilliant series. It should've ended there.

[James]

The Voice hasn’t created a single star yet it’s still on TV Tbf :laugh:

I think, from the start, The Voice has been more about just being a singing competition than X Factor, whose mission statement was to find the next big thing.

[Samm]

Little Mix and (some) of One Directions solo ventures are still ongoing. Leona gets a nice coin every Christmas I bet, Alexandra buzzing up the west end and Fleur is booked with her TV gigs but unless I’m missing some people not many are still going in successful directions?

[Shaun]

The Voice hasn’t created a single star yet it’s still on TV Tbf :laugh:

Becky Hill > gaga tyvm

[Shaun]

Little Mix and (some) of One Directions solo ventures are still ongoing. Leona gets a nice coin every Christmas I bet, Alexandra buzzing up the west end and Fleur is booked with her TV gigs but unless I’m missing some people not many are still going in successful directions?

Shayne Ward's Corrie role, Jedward doing whatever they're doing, Jake Quickenden sadly seems to be semi-popular, as does James Arthur... Ella Henderson has a hit every now and then... now I'm struggling

[Nicky91]

The Voice hasn’t created a single star yet it’s still on TV Tbf :laugh:

Becky Hill says hi

[NICKP]

I think ITV should do a farewell TV special with the funniest and best people returning. Do it like “X Factor Class of 2005, 2006, 2007 etc”

[Nicky91]

The Voice over here has produced quite a lot of chart material


Maan for example biggest success right now, still trending, current (this year a HUGE no.1 hit with music in dutch, and keeps being in the picture/gossip if she'll represent netherlands at eurovision for quite a few years now but she wanted to discover her real artistic/musical direction first)


O'G3NE well after their dominant Voice win, a 11th place at eurovision 2017, most of their music is produced by their father Rick Vol, and even during the pandemic they had very successful livestream concerts which was attended by many over 100 or 200k people, not for free either but livestream ticket had to be purchased on their site



Duncan Laurence, quarter finalist at the voice, and winner of eurovision 2019


Bart Brandjes in one of earlier series of the voice, made the semi finals, and after the show signed a deal with motown records in the US


we also have attracted some big name singers to take part, such as Dilana (whom is famous from having been on Rockstar: Supernova)



even the voice senior is more or less successful for reviving careers from elderly music legends, has beens whom still sound pretty good at time of audition, and still a nice one for them to shine near the end of their lives basically, just few last performances to entertain the public

[Zizu]

Little Mix and (some) of One Directions solo ventures are still ongoing. Leona gets a nice coin every Christmas I bet, Alexandra buzzing up the west end and Fleur is booked with her TV gigs but unless I’m missing some people not many are still going in successful directions?


Rylan ?


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[Amy Jade]

It should have ended when Little Mix won really, that was the last year it was genuinely good to watch.

The two eliminations a week really killed it though, people weren't given the chance to get behind somebody and have the fanbase grow like it did for the likes of Little Mix who slowly won people over.

[Mystic Mock]

I kinda saw this coming because it had gone so bad.

However I can't believe that the last ever series was a Celebrity version.:facepalm:

[Mystic Mock]

First winner, Steve Brookstein has a theory.


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This doesn't surprise me as the Show did like to openly pick on some contestants anyway.

[DouglasS]

The Voice hasn’t created a single star yet it’s still on TV Tbf :laugh:

I’d probably argue Becky Hill has made it, might not be a star but capable of hitting the charts and also performing at almost every festival going. Probably moreso than any X Factor act of the past 8 years

[Ashley.]

The Voice hasn’t created a single star yet it’s still on TV Tbf :laugh:

But to be fair, I don't think The Voice has ever suggested that success was guaranteed, since it was more about judging the singing alone. The X Factor on the other hand was built around the idea that the winner would become the "next big thing", but I can't think of a single winner that has ever achieved the level of 'stardom' that the show promised.

[Ashley.]

This is only news to me because I thought the show was already axed. :unsure:

[GiRTh]

Little Mix and (some) of One Directions solo ventures are still ongoing. Leona gets a nice coin every Christmas I bet, Alexandra buzzing up the west end and Fleur is booked with her TV gigs but unless I’m missing some people not many are still going in successful directions?Brenda Edwards and Lucie Jones have had extended runs in the West End.

The show has produced many professional singers but I agree the aim was to find stars and in that vein it has failed.

IF Simon didnt want the show to become a joke then why was Louis Walsh on it for so many years? No Louis means no Jedward and no Wagner,

[Mystic Mock]

Little Mix and (some) of One Directions solo ventures are still ongoing. Leona gets a nice coin every Christmas I bet, Alexandra buzzing up the west end and Fleur is booked with her TV gigs but unless I’m missing some people not many are still going in successful directions?

I've heard that Ben Haenow is doing some Theatre work, and Matt Cardle had done a few Independent Albums that had done okay.

[Ashley.]

Brenda Edwards and Lucie Jones have had extended runs in the West End.

The show has produced many professional singers but I agree the aim was to find stars and in that vein it has failed.

IF Simon didnt want the show to become a joke then why was Louis Walsh on it for so many years? No Louis means no Jedward and no Wagner,

I feel as though Louis and Sharon, and to an extent Cheryl and Dannii, largely owed to the success of the show because they were entertaining enough to create memorable moments outside of just watching every-day people sing. But judging panels in later years didn't interact as well and weren't nearly as entertaining enough to keep the show alive.

[BraeBrae]

I kinda saw this coming because it had gone so bad.

However I can't believe that the last ever series was a Celebrity version.:facepalm:

Technically the last ever Series was The Band. :facepalm:

[Marsh.]

Shayne Ward's Corrie role, Jedward doing whatever they're doing, Jake Quickenden sadly seems to be semi-popular, as does James Arthur... Ella Henderson has a hit every now and then... now I'm struggling

Didn't they kill Shayne off Corrie years ago?

[Mystic Mock]

Technically the last ever Series was The Band. :facepalm:

Oh god I forgot that even existed.:joker:

[Shaun]

Didn't they kill Shayne off Corrie years ago?

I'm not sure how long it was but in my head it was like 2 years ago :laugh: was still a successful celebrity is what I mean.

[user104658]

Is this an example of the Mandela effect? Because I am utterly convinced X Factor was cancelled in 2019??

[Strictly Jake]

But to be fair, I don't think The Voice has ever suggested that success was guaranteed, since it was more about judging the singing alone. The X Factor on the other hand was built around the idea that the winner would become the "next big thing", but I can't think of a single winner that has ever achieved the level of 'stardom' that the show promised.

Leona did absolutely amazing in the first few years she actually even made it pretty big in America. Even getting to sing the theme song in the massive avatar film. she's faded out in recent years and I want her to make it big again. She has an amazing voice

[Strictly Jake]

Been watching quite a few clips this evening iconic funny auditions. Best performances etc as well as the funny clips from Sharon etc and I have to say I'm gonna miss the X factor. But that's due to nostalgia of when it was good. The last few series of it were garbage so if it carried on it would have just been like that anyway. I'm gonna start watching all the old series on YouTube as all the episodes are on there

[DouglasS]

How are people forgetting Olly Murs, he’s a coach on the voice and has had major success here in the U.K., probably third most successful here behind little mix and 1D.

He’s managed to bag TV presenting roles as well as do well musically

[GoldHeart]

This doesn't surprise me as the Show did like to openly pick on some contestants anyway.

XF was full of Exploitation and mean tricks , and they cared more about ratings and drama than actual talent by looks of it. Doesn't sound like many of the acts got much support with their mental health.

Danyl Johnson is a perfect example of how badly contestants get treated , and what makes it worse is he was lifted up and praised to then be dragged down and kicked like he didn't have feelings.

[Ammi]

…maybe the best survival performance ever…:love:….


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[user104658]

…maybe the best survival performance ever…:love:….


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Ahh Purple Rain... when I was a wee sprog of maybe 17, me and a friend were in a pub where a fine gentleman guitar player/singer was playing this, and we were belting out the chorus so loud that we couldn't speak for days afterwards. Good times.

Ruth's version is good too but my vibrato on the chorus was easily the superior performance.

[Niamh.]

hadn't watched it in years anyway, I think maybe since Matt cardle won, whenever that was

[ThomasC]

First winner, Steve Brookstein has a theory.


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I can't be bothered posting all of Brookstein's tweets, but if you want to see them then go on his twitter feed, he's saying some juicy stuff about this.

Surprise.

Whilst I don't disagree that some were treated badly, Steve is just bitter and twisted.

I've heard that Ben Haenow is doing some Theatre work, and Matt Cardle had done a few Independent Albums that had done okay.

When I had budgies they use to go craZY WHEN I put Matt Cardle's music on :joker::joker:

[ThomasC]

How are people forgetting Olly Murs, he’s a coach on the voice and has had major success here in the U.K., probably third most successful here behind little mix and 1D.

He’s managed to bag TV presenting roles as well as do well musically

Olly Murs and Rylan have been so successful and a lot has to do with likability and charissma.

[Marsh.]

Is this an example of the Mandela effect? Because I am utterly convinced X Factor was cancelled in 2019??

I think it went on hiatus and they replaced it with the celebrity version.

Whereas now he's officially cancelled it.

[Nicky91]

Olly Murs and Rylan have been so successful and a lot has to do with likability and charissma.

I Love Rylan so much on Strictly: ITT, more than at BB/CBB comes across much more natural

my dad also likes him

[hijaxers]

Is this an example of the Mandela effect? Because I am utterly convinced X Factor was cancelled in 2019??

It was cancelled for me after show 1 of first series, never watched one episode since and so glad it gone ! should have been axed many years ago.

[Marsh.]

You're glad a show you watched one episode of 17 years ago is axed?

[Saph]

"im gunna show syman oos tha bigest an oos tha best ..no marra wha"

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[Mystic Mock]

Surprise.

Whilst I don't disagree that some were treated badly, Steve is just bitter and twisted.



When I had budgies they use to go craZY WHEN I put Matt Cardle's music on :joker::joker:

They hated his Music that much?:laugh: