Tired format - Time for a revamp?

[Scarlett.]

For me the "Music Talent show" is a tired format, how long has it been going now? since Popstars, I dont mind Variety Talent shows much but shows like X Factor and American Idol are just :sleep:

My onions :laugh:

[Magic]

Yeah I agree.
Ohh whats this....

Someone Singing

A sob story

Simon Cowell witnesing the "Worst Audition in his life"

Oh.... how new!

[Scarlett.]

I know, the music they play is just embarrising


"Bob lost his choccy bar"
*My heart will go on in the background*

and Simon is just annoying now

[Billy]

Okay?

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chewy
I know, the music they play is just embarrising


"Bob lost his choccy bar"
*My heart will go on in the background*

and Simon is just annoying now

lol!

I dont mean this nasty, but we all know someone who died, and lots of us have had a hard life, but we dont go on X Factor to winge about it every week!

And Simon say's to basically everyone now that is the worst he has ever heard!

[Magic]

Originally posted by Billy21
Okay?

Yeah, and you? :wink:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chewy
I know, the music they play is just embarrising


"Bob lost his choccy bar"
*My heart will go on in the background*

and Simon is just annoying now

lol!

I dont mean this nasty, but we all know someone who died, and lots of us have had a hard life, but we dont go on X Factor to winge about it every week!

And Simon say's to basically everyone now that is the worst he has ever heard! I know, and last year they tried to shake it up! but ruined it even more

[AngRemembered]

Nooooooooo dont stop it now.
I have spent the necessary 20 minutes rehearsing my real sob story Dad passed away got a phycopathic daughter and I'm trying to get my husband to admit he's leaving me for my best friend next week.
I was called Whisked egg at school because I was constantly being beaten
At work I was called cinderella because I have 2 real ugly sisters.
I can sing real sh*t too, falling on my back in the rain is easy peasy for me so dont take the show off now and deprive me of a certain win.


Oh, go on then I hate them shows :joker:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by AngnAndy
Nooooooooo dont stop it now.
I have spent the necessary 20 minutes rehearsing my real sob story Dad passed away got a phycopathic daughter and I'm trying to get my husband to admit he's leaving me for my best friend next week.
I can sing real sh*t too, falling on my back in the rain is easy peasy for me so dont take the show off now and deprive me of a certain win.
Oh, go on then I hate them shows :joker: HAHA! Quote of the month!:joker:


I think its time to put X Factor to sleep as well as these crappy "Jospeh" type shows

[Chrizzle]

Grrr omg you make me so angry LOL sorry

But if you dont like it DON'T WATCH IT!
By watching it your making yourself angry, and then complaining makes us angry.

Why do people campaign to have shows axed, why dont they just not watch them?

Some of us, about 10milion of us LOVE X factor, so why don't you just watch something else on a Saturday night

[Scarlett.]

Just expressing my opinions on a public forum :spin2:

[Chrizzle]

And so am I, and im telling you just to not watch it

By axing it, millions of people would be unhappy.

[Scarlett.]

Lol did I say you were'nt allowed to express your opinion?

I dont like the fact they steal the Chrimbo No.1

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Grrr omg you make me so angry LOL sorry

But if you dont like it DON'T WATCH IT!
By watching it your making yourself angry, and then complaining makes us angry.

Why do people campaign to have shows axed, why dont they just not watch them?

Some of us, about 10milion of us LOVE X factor, so why don't you just watch something else on a Saturday night

What like?
X Factor is dummed down trash, made for the mass's. They dont care if its good or not, all the producers care about are the money.

X factor clothers, tour, perfumes....

We complain because we want something good on!
Are we not aloud to do that? :whistle:

[Chrizzle]

Yeah fine, but your being stupid

Theres loads of stuff to watch.
You obviously cant stay away from it.

[Scarlett.]

Theres loads of stuff to watch on Sky

but a lot of Britain only have for channels

BBC1 - Crappy musical show
BBC2 - How hard is your suasage?
ITV1 - The X factor
C4 - Did Queen Charles like Cheese?

Trust me its a lot more annoying when you only have that to watch

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Yeah fine, but your being stupid

Theres loads of stuff to watch.
You obviously cant stay away from it.

Being stupid... hardly constructive :joker:

So what, reality TV shows dominating the media for 3/4 months...how can I not stay away from it, its everywhere!

That said, I do watch it, as the rest of my family do, but I honestly think we need a new show instead, maybe move BGT to that slot instead. Or bring back some good entertainment.

Thanks to X Factor they axed Afterlife.... :sad:

[Chrizzle]

Why not go out and play with your friends?
Go to the pub.
Go for a walk.

But dont ruin it for the rest of us.

[Spike]

Originally posted by Chewy
Theres loads of stuff to watch on Sky

but a lot of Britain only have for channels

BBC1 - Crappy musical show
BBC2 - How hard is your suasage?
ITV1 - The X factor
C4 - Did Queen Charles like Cheese?

Trust me its a lot more annoying when you only have that to watch

actually over 90% of the public have digital

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Spike
Originally posted by Chewy
Theres loads of stuff to watch on Sky

but a lot of Britain only have for channels

BBC1 - Crappy musical show
BBC2 - How hard is your suasage?
ITV1 - The X factor
C4 - Did Queen Charles like Cheese?

Trust me its a lot more annoying when you only have that to watch

actually over 90% of the public have digital :tongue: I didnt mean literally most of the country

but there is still a few million who only have four channels

Hmmm, go for a walk in 100mph winds
nah

[Chrizzle]

Well stop complaining then:thumbs:

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Why not go out and play with your friends?
Go to the pub.
Go for a walk.

But dont ruin it for the rest of us.

I live in the sticks, so i cant really see my friends in the freezing cold winter nights unless we have a partayy

Cant get served yet, and I dont want to be with old stinky men

Go for a walk - In the pitch black? I have no street lights in the country. I am outside most of the day aswell, dont fancying being outside all night in the cold to!

[Scarlett.]

Lol why?
Why cant I express my opion?

How about you stop complaining :thumbs:

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Well stop complaining then:thumbs:

Why? Who are you to tell us what to do! :thumbs:
:rolleyes:

[Spike]

if you don't like it don't watch it
If you can't find something else to do than watch the show well then you lead a sad life.
If you really thought it was a tired format, you wouldn't have made this thread because you wouldn't be watching.

[Chrizzle]

I'm not telling you what to do, Im telling you what not to do.
:)

Its not 10 millions people problem if you wont change the channel, and if you don't want to do something else.

YOUR choosing to watch the programme, therefore its your problem.

[Scarlett.]

Any way back on topic


I liked it in the first 2/3 years when it was still new, then they began ruining it, and it started to get tiring

[Magic]

Originally posted by Spike
if you don't like it don't watch it
If you can't find something else to do than watch the show well then you lead a sad life.
If you really thought it was a tired format, you wouldn't have made this thread because you wouldn't be watching.

Point one - explained already!

It dominates the whole media - why cant we complain?

And yes, we would of made the thread if we thought it was a tired format, as we were watching and brought up our views.

[Chrizzle]

Omg simple explanation

don't like it- don't watch it.
End. of

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
I'm not telling you what to do, Im telling you what not to do.
:)

Its not 10 millions people problem if you wont change the channel, and if you don't want to do something else.

YOUR choosing to watch the programme, therefore its your problem.

Um same thing :wink:

And 10 Million people were watching Pop Idol and Pop Stars, yet they axed that.
So why dont they axe this now it has had its day?

[Scarlett.]

Tell ya people have lost the definion of Forum

"# a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
# a public facility to meet for open discussion "

[Chrizzle]

Because you and a handful of others only think its had its day

the rest of the public still want to watch it.

Just because YOU and that Pikachu boy don't want it on, why does that mean ITV should stop playing it?

Are you and him like Jesus or something?

And telling you what to do, is different to telling you what not to do.

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Omg simple explanation

don't like it- don't watch it.
End. of

So if we do not like it, we cant complain?
Makes sense, right,

10000's of people dont like being burgaled, so I guess they shouldnt complain? :thumbs:

[Scarlett.]

Your acting like a child now

[Spike]

Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Spike
if you don't like it don't watch it
If you can't find something else to do than watch the show well then you lead a sad life.
If you really thought it was a tired format, you wouldn't have made this thread because you wouldn't be watching.

Point one - explained already!

It dominates the whole media - why cant we complain?

And yes, we would of made the thread if we thought it was a tired format, as we were watching and brought up our views.

It dominates the media, ignore it then. Just because its in the media doesn't mean you have to watch.
Strictly Come Dancing dominates the media too but I don't watch that
Get some self control and don't watch.

[Chrizzle]

Originally posted by Chewy
Your acting like a child now

I am a child
Im 17. Not an adult until I'm 18.

Your saying your opinion, im saying mine

Im listening to yours and replying, however you know Im right so your not coming up with a good arguement.

[Spike]

Are you simple or something?
If you don't like it, don't watch it, ignore it then there is no need to complain.

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Because you and a handful of others only think its had its day

the rest of the public still want to watch it.

Just because YOU and that Pikachu boy don't want it on, why does that mean ITV should stop playing it?

Are you and him like Jesus or something?

And telling you what to do, is different to telling you what not to do.

How do you know its just me and a 'handfull' of others, this is just a sample of the whole population. Surely they can replace it with a show thats a bit more new and fresh, rather than a tired format.

Oh well, it will kill itself soon, its the TV circle of life. Look at home makeover shows, so overdone they are near dead. The X Factor will be next!

And its not diffrent, you are still telling us what to do!

[Chrizzle]

No, i'm telling what not to do.

[Magic]

Originally posted by Spike
Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Spike
if you don't like it don't watch it
If you can't find something else to do than watch the show well then you lead a sad life.
If you really thought it was a tired format, you wouldn't have made this thread because you wouldn't be watching.

Point one - explained already!

It dominates the whole media - why cant we complain?

And yes, we would of made the thread if we thought it was a tired format, as we were watching and brought up our views.

It dominates the media, ignore it then. Just because its in the media doesn't mean you have to watch.
Strictly Come Dancing dominates the media too but I don't watch that
Get some self control and don't watch.

Get some self control?

Oh no, I am a mess. I lack self control, as I complain about a TV show on a forum.

Hmm, doesn't really make sense. :thumbs:

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Originally posted by Chewy
Your acting like a child now

I am a child
Im 17. Not an adult until I'm 18.

Your saying your opinion, Im saying mine

Im listening to yours and replying, however you know Im right so your not coming up with a good arguement. Sure, say your opinion, I can accept that

but calling people "Pikachu boy" grow up

[x_mel_x]

I agree the format needs changing around cos last years was probably the worst year so far but I dont hate the show.

[Spike]

If everyone complained about every TV show they don't like then we wouldn't stop complaining
Don't watch, ignore it then you will be happy
if you have such sad lives that you can't stop yourself from watching then go ahead but don't complain.

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
No, i'm telling what not to do.
Yes, so you are still telling

Its not really rocket science Chrizzle! :whistle:

[Chrizzle]

Your a boy, with Pikachu in your avatar, hense Pikachu boy.

You can call me Bex boy if you really want.

I am not going to debate with someone who doesn't listen.

The only person who is making you angry is you, because your watching a show you dont like.

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by x_mel_x
I agree the format needs changing around cos last years was probably the worst year so far but I dont hate the show.
I wouldnt go as far to say I hate it either, but I dislike it

If they overhauled the whole format to something really creative, then I'd like it again

[Chrizzle]

Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chrizzle
No, i'm telling what not to do.
Yes, so you are still telling

Its not really rocket science Chrizzle! :whistle:

Its also not rocket science to CHANGE the channel when X Factor is on.

You pick it up. Click the button, and watch something else. :)

Good luck:thumbs:

[Magic]

Originally posted by Spike
If everyone complained about every TV show they don't like then we wouldn't stop complaining
Don't watch, ignore it then you will be happy
if you have such sad lives that you can't stop yourself from watching then go ahead but don't complain.

Yes, but isn't this a forum, where we air our views, so surely we can complain! If you get in a strop because we want to complain, then you need to "Get a life"! :thumbs:

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chrizzle
No, i'm telling what not to do.
Yes, so you are still telling

Its not really rocket science Chrizzle! :whistle:

Its also not rocket science to CHANGE the channel when X Factor is on.

You pick it up. Click the button, and watch something else. :)

Good luck:thumbs:

I told you, everyone watches it in my house, so I cant really throw a hissy fit like some people.... :whistle:

And you do not 'Click' a button, you press it! :wink:

[Chrizzle]

You've aired your opinion, I dont like it, so I questioned it.

Hense- debate

[Scarlett.]

Thing is the word "Axed" wasnt brought up until you mentioned it Chrizzle, we only mentioned that the format was Tired

[Chrizzle]

Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chrizzle
Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chrizzle
No, i'm telling what not to do.
Yes, so you are still telling

Its not really rocket science Chrizzle! :whistle:

Its also not rocket science to CHANGE the channel when X Factor is on.

You pick it up. Click the button, and watch something else. :)

Good luck:thumbs:

I told you, everyone watches it in my house, so I cant really throw a hissy fit like some people.... :whistle:

And you do not 'Click' a button, you press it! :wink:

Why do you HAVE to watch TV?

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chrizzle
Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chrizzle
No, i'm telling what not to do.
Yes, so you are still telling

Its not really rocket science Chrizzle! :whistle:

Its also not rocket science to CHANGE the channel when X Factor is on.

You pick it up. Click the button, and watch something else. :)

Good luck:thumbs:

I told you, everyone watches it in my house, so I cant really throw a hissy fit like some people.... :whistle:

And you do not 'Click' a button, you press it! :wink:

Why do you HAVE to watch TV?

Why do you HAVE to moan! :rolleyes:

[Scarlett.]

Seriously, you said your opinion Chrizzle you dont want it axed, fair enough

I never said I did either, maybe it'd be better if it was on ITV2?

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chewy
Thing is the word "Axed" wasnt brought up until you mentioned it Chrizzle, we only mentioned that the format was Tired

I know, I guess he is obviously thinking what the ITV bosses are, not us! :tongue:

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chewy
Seriously, you said your opinion Chrizzle you dont want it axed, fair enough

I never said I did either, maybe it'd be better if it was on ITV2?
Or ITV 4, all of the old cast offs are good there! :joker:

No, back to the start before someone through their doll out the pram, I think the producers either need to revamp it, or as Chrizzle suggested, axe it!

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chewy
Seriously, you said your opinion Chrizzle you dont want it axed, fair enough

I never said I did either, maybe it'd be better if it was on ITV2?
Or ITV 4, all of the old cast offs are good there! :joker:

No, back to the start before someone through their doll out the pram, I think the producers either need to revamp it, or as Chrizzle suggested, axe it! Yeah, best thing would be if they got rid of Simon and maybe introduced some variety into it too

Maybe dance?

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chewy
Seriously, you said your opinion Chrizzle you dont want it axed, fair enough

I never said I did either, maybe it'd be better if it was on ITV2?
Or ITV 4, all of the old cast offs are good there! :joker:

No, back to the start before someone through their doll out the pram, I think the producers either need to revamp it, or as Chrizzle suggested, axe it! Yeah, best thing would be if they got rid of Simon and maybe introduced some variety into it too

Maybe dance?

Yeah that would be good, I mean its better than Trashy bands like Hope etc. (Sorry Shaun lol)

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chewy
Seriously, you said your opinion Chrizzle you dont want it axed, fair enough

I never said I did either, maybe it'd be better if it was on ITV2?
Or ITV 4, all of the old cast offs are good there! :joker:

No, back to the start before someone through their doll out the pram, I think the producers either need to revamp it, or as Chrizzle suggested, axe it! Yeah, best thing would be if they got rid of Simon and maybe introduced some variety into it too

Maybe dance?

Yeah that would be good, I mean its better than Trashy bands like Hope etc. (Sorry Shaun lol) Lol maybe if they did straight forward auditions too, without the drama, as it influences Public opinion

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chewy

I dont like the fact they steal the Chrimbo No.1

Ooh just saw this! I know, its so annoying! Why cant we have a good song instead.

They are all the same anyway!

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chewy

I dont like the fact they steal the Chrimbo No.1

Ooh just saw this! I know, its so annoying! Why cant we have a good song instead.

They are all the same anyway! I know

There is some artists out there who are working on the Chrimbo single NOW

and then some wannabe snatches it up

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Magic
Originally posted by Chewy

I dont like the fact they steal the Chrimbo No.1

Ooh just saw this! I know, its so annoying! Why cant we have a good song instead.

They are all the same anyway! I know

There is some artists out there who are working on the Chrimbo single NOW

and then some wannabe snatches it up

Some talentless wannabee may I add.
1/2 of the winners have no talent at all - Leon and Shane Ward. Clones.

The other two, well, yes they have talent, but still, winge back Leona, crying and moaning in every song, and Steve, well, Steve who?

[Scarlett.]

I have to say Shane Ward was ok, but Leona is kinda samey now, depressing really

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chewy
I have to say Shane Ward was ok, but Leona is kinda samey now, depressing really

Yeah. I dont really think Shayne has talented, more his mixer etc. IMO X Factor type shows spell a career at butlins!

Naa, seriously though, it needs revamping or something, and if it gets one more Xmas No.1, i will loose faith with the british puplic!

[Scarlett.]

Aye, its the reason the Christmas songs have died out, it really is time for a Christmas song to reach No.1

[Tom]

I think a tweaked format would be better than a completely new one.

Instead of judges getting all boys, all girls, all groups and all over 25s, maybe its time for the judges to work together until the final 12 in each category, then they are randomly allocated (by names in a hat type method on screen, picked by the judges) 3 acts from each category each then the judges have to whittle them down however they need to with each judge taking through 1 act from each category. It would stop the whole mentality of the viewers of "Cheryl has the boys therefore she is at an automatic advantage to win" or the opposite with the groups. More of a level playing field.

But I don't think the show has had its day yet, in fact talent shows this year have scored their highest figures for some time so there clearly still demand and the format isn't as tired as people think.

[Fom]

Thing is... my friend got in to the final 10 in sharons group last year. And when she got out of the audition she made a 10 min speech to the cameras and the way they edited it was so horrible. They took the slushy boring bits and edited it together.

I like to think its not the contestants main idea to go out with a sob story but its pushed and pushed by the production team and they seem to get it. The only time I dont like it is when they do it on the live show, usually to get more votes. Bugs me that does.

[Arneldo]

If it aint broke - don't fix it. The X Factor gets 9 million viewers a week and it is one of the biggest shows on British TV...so I doubt it will be axed anytime soon :L

But for the format..personally I like The X Factor because it's different to other singing shows in the fact that it allows pretty much people of all ages and the whole idea of the mentors brings a new feel to the show instead of the usual and pretty simple public vote.

The sob stories are dull but I always look past them. It's not the contestants choice. It's the producers idea to get the public to vote so they can get more money.