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The X Factor 2004-'08 [S1-5] Discussion of previous series (2004-2008) and the contestants. Winners were Steve Brookstein, Shayne Ward, Leona Lewis, Leon Jackson and Alexandra Burke. |
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15-10-2008, 11:30 AM | #1 | |||
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Oasis' Noel Gallagher has slammed reality TV show 'The X Factor' – but has defended the contestants who take part in the show.
The guitarist singled out TV judge Dannii Minogue for criticism, suggesting she was unqualified to identify talent among contestants. He told the Radio Times that 'The X Factor' had "absolutely nothing to do with music and everything to do with television". He added that he didn't blame contestants for wanting their shot at fame. "If somebody is dangling this carrot of 'fame and fortune' in front of a checkout girl who can sing like Britney Spears then they're going to go for it, right?" he said. He added: "You're going in at the top, with a Number One that sells 750,000 or whatever and you've got someone like Dannii Minogue telling you you're really talented – and if there's one person in the room who wouldn't know talent if it kicked them in the arse it's Dannii Minogue." Original article here |
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15-10-2008, 12:39 PM | #2 | ||
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Noel Gallagher slams XF...............BIG SURPRISE!!
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15-10-2008, 02:52 PM | #3 | |||
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I think his comments are fair. The show is about entertainment and commercialism not talent.
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15-10-2008, 03:11 PM | #4 | |||
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15-10-2008, 03:14 PM | #5 | ||
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X Factor is just one long advert for an album promotion. Its been like that ever since Popstars and has been with the format from the start. People just clicking onto that now need to get their heads checked.
Simon Cowell can't sing, neither can Louis Walsh. Should they not be judging either? By his comments they shouldn't. |
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