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Originally posted by Red Moon

Maybe, but the problem is the X-Factor is less of a talent show and more of a game show these days.

I'm sure both Simon and Louis did think tactically, afterall they both have only one act left. It has to be remembered that they are both in a competetion to see whose act can win, they are not just judges they are mentors too. It is the fact that have to do both roles that makes the format of the X-Factor flawed.

However, after saying that Ruth's performance in the sing off was better than Laura's.

Good point.

The previous week the judges voted Rachel through because of her potential. Between Ruth and Laura: Laura has the most potential but Ruth definitely beat her in the quality of her sing off performance.

It was a bit of a conundrum for the judges who clearly voted tactically and indirectly saved their own acts.