[Ruth*Star]

I don't think it is, How are they going to get out school to go and audition, and if they get too the live stages they'll be practising all week. and neglecting their school studies, I'd like to audition but i think GCSEs are more important than going for fame. And i doubt they could take the criticism if it was bad.

[Dan_]

I totally agree with those reason's Ruth.I would also liked to add that should they end up doing well and end up getting a record deal they would proably not have any idea of what musical direction to go down and would just end up recording whatever they are told rather than have any input and should they end up getting dropped that's going to be really hard to take at a young age.

[Kristen]

Paedophiles will start watching

[nodisharmony]

"Stars in their eyes" did it.

But, The X Factor is much different and goes on for ages and School will get in the way.

But anything is possible?

Suggest it to "Simon Fuller".


nodisharmony

[Tom4784]

I don't know, I think the problem may be as well is that they might get the sympathy vote at times and soemone more deserving might be kicked out.

[Jackie]

i wouldnt let my children audition it can make or break you

[Lauren]

Auditioning and getting through means you're putting all your cards on one bet. If it all goes horribly wrong you don't have an education to fall back upon because you've wasted a lot of time auditioning/practicing etc. As Jackie said, it can make or break you - and quite often it's break.

[Matt]

There are plenty of child stars nowadays who have to juggle "work" and school...

[Jackie]

my youngest daughter is quite a good singer shes been chosen to sing in her leaving play but i wouldnt push her into anything because i want her to lead a normal life maybe when shes older she can choose to do it herself but for now just let her enjoy childhood

[Simple_Plan]

Just Think Though If A 14 to 17 Year old Got In AndThey Were Getting changed They Couldnt Show Them And Also How Can They Make Someone Under The Age Of 18 Not Drink Alcohol In The House Cause If They ant It They Could Get It Its Not Like They Could Send Someone In To Take It Off Them

And If They Had Private Areas Showing And They Showed It On The Daily Show Or E4 Live Then They Would Get Sued And It Would Cause Alot Of Contoversy

[Chrizzle]

A 14 year old will win this year due to the sympathy vote. So therefore I dont think its a good idea.

No one will want to evict a 'cute' little 14 year old, compared to a 40+ year old man (its likely theyll be one)

If the McDonald Brothers can make it through week after week for just being Scottish, then Im sure some kid will get through for just being akid.

[Arneldo]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
A 14 year old will win this year due to the sympathy vote. So therefore I dont think its a good idea.

No one will want to evict a 'cute' little 14 year old, compared to a 40+ year old man (its likely theyll be one)

If the McDonald Brothers can make it through week after week for just being Scottish, then Im sure some kid will get through for just being akid.

I would have said the same a few weeks ago but then Connie lost out on Britains Got Talent.

[Nicola]

Yeah but I wouldn't expect them to get that far because of the added pressure on them in addition to their school work. And if someone's just turned 14, technically they're still in Year 9 at school and not yet started work towards their GCSE's so that's a lot to take when they've got the most important time of their education ahead of them on top of the demands of The X Factor and what would happen if they got a record deal. I would say the ones that are nearer to 16 might get through to the live shows, there haven't been many younger ones through even in the 16-24 category.

And there's the possibility that they might be dropped within a year, it's happened to child stars such as Billie Piper, who was only 15 when she had a Number 1 hit. They might get the votes in the live shows, especially if they're good singers and have potential, even over some of the older and more experienced contestants but they can't expect to have long-term careers out of it.

[xDramatick]

I was going to audition too but I'm waiting until I'm sixteen.
My friend auditioned and she got through to the second round, but then she was knocked out.
I agree though.

[Billy]

I agree Nicola

[Callum]

No, I think it's a bad idea. There not stable enough to promote their own career and handle the fame that comes with the package. It should be 16+ IMO, the younger ones will find it a lot harder to cope, and at the end of the day it's unfair that their risking themselves to get bad publicity and the usual press.

[CassetteFinger]

16 year olds were always allowed to audition.

[Sarah.]

It's a bad idea for the reasons you said. And plus most of them probably won't be taking it seriously.