[Tom]

Originally Posted by Enid

Because it's not good for his reputation or image.

If he had said "bring it on, may the best man win", it would of been a lot more respectable. Openly slating a band/song like that is enough to tarnish a reputation and as he's only just been thrown out into the limelight, saying all the right things is VERY important.

Well generally those on his side agree with him and those who are on Rage's side hate him for no particular reason other than winning X Factor, so its not as though he's irritating anyone new.

Those of us indifferent and find the whole thing pathetic and hypocritical don't really care either way.