[mrmattybeck1]

Originally Posted by Jamesy

After the whole 'race row' with Big Brother that was pretty much a nail in the coffin. IAC, X Factor, Strictly, BGT... all of them have not had such a big controversy like Big Brother did. It's actually a miracle since then that Big Brother has stayed on TV.

Big Brother is the odd one out too as it's more of a teen/adult show. All these other shows, including IAC, are more family friendly. They are lighter shows and that's what people like.

I think SCD does better as people seem to believe it's a 'natural' show, whereas X Factor has become to be know as the 'manufactured' show. I suppose it's a bit like how people view these shows as 'real' and Big Brother as 'fake'.

X factor has always been manipulated in my eyes but think that's why ppl love it

[Jamesy]

Originally Posted by mrmattybeck1

X factor has always been manipulated in my eyes but think that's why ppl love it

I agree, it has always been manipulated. Seems to show more these days though.

I blame the editing, which has become more focussed on the judges arriving in flashy cars and walking down catwalks, and the stories of the contestants. Rather than the actual singing. People seem to still enjoy it nonetheless.