[Ashley.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Brenda Edwards and Lucie Jones have had extended runs in the West End.

The show has produced many professional singers but I agree the aim was to find stars and in that vein it has failed.

IF Simon didnt want the show to become a joke then why was Louis Walsh on it for so many years? No Louis means no Jedward and no Wagner,

I feel as though Louis and Sharon, and to an extent Cheryl and Dannii, largely owed to the success of the show because they were entertaining enough to create memorable moments outside of just watching every-day people sing. But judging panels in later years didn't interact as well and weren't nearly as entertaining enough to keep the show alive.

[BraeBrae]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I kinda saw this coming because it had gone so bad.

However I can't believe that the last ever series was a Celebrity version.

Technically the last ever Series was The Band.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Shaun

Shayne Ward's Corrie role, Jedward doing whatever they're doing, Jake Quickenden sadly seems to be semi-popular, as does James Arthur... Ella Henderson has a hit every now and then... now I'm struggling

Didn't they kill Shayne off Corrie years ago?

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by BraeBrae

Technically the last ever Series was The Band.

Oh god I forgot that even existed.

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Didn't they kill Shayne off Corrie years ago?

I'm not sure how long it was but in my head it was like 2 years ago was still a successful celebrity is what I mean.

[Toy Soldier]

Is this an example of the Mandela effect? Because I am utterly convinced X Factor was cancelled in 2019??

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Ashley.

But to be fair, I don't think The Voice has ever suggested that success was guaranteed, since it was more about judging the singing alone. The X Factor on the other hand was built around the idea that the winner would become the "next big thing", but I can't think of a single winner that has ever achieved the level of 'stardom' that the show promised.

Leona did absolutely amazing in the first few years she actually even made it pretty big in America. Even getting to sing the theme song in the massive avatar film. she's faded out in recent years and I want her to make it big again. She has an amazing voice

[Strictly Jake]

Been watching quite a few clips this evening iconic funny auditions. Best performances etc as well as the funny clips from Sharon etc and I have to say I'm gonna miss the X factor. But that's due to nostalgia of when it was good. The last few series of it were garbage so if it carried on it would have just been like that anyway. I'm gonna start watching all the old series on YouTube as all the episodes are on there

[DouglasS]

How are people forgetting Olly Murs, he’s a coach on the voice and has had major success here in the U.K., probably third most successful here behind little mix and 1D.

He’s managed to bag TV presenting roles as well as do well musically

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

This doesn't surprise me as the Show did like to openly pick on some contestants anyway.

XF was full of Exploitation and mean tricks , and they cared more about ratings and drama than actual talent by looks of it. Doesn't sound like many of the acts got much support with their mental health.

Danyl Johnson is a perfect example of how badly contestants get treated , and what makes it worse is he was lifted up and praised to then be dragged down and kicked like he didn't have feelings.

[Ammi]

…maybe the best survival performance ever…….

Youtube video

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…maybe the best survival performance ever…….

Youtube video

Ahh Purple Rain... when I was a wee sprog of maybe 17, me and a friend were in a pub where a fine gentleman guitar player/singer was playing this, and we were belting out the chorus so loud that we couldn't speak for days afterwards. Good times.

Ruth's version is good too but my vibrato on the chorus was easily the superior performance.

[Niamh.]

hadn't watched it in years anyway, I think maybe since Matt cardle won, whenever that was

[ThomasC]

Originally Posted by Alf

First winner, Steve Brookstein has a theory.

Originally Posted by Alf

I can't be bothered posting all of Brookstein's tweets, but if you want to see them then go on his twitter feed, he's saying some juicy stuff about this.

Surprise.

Whilst I don't disagree that some were treated badly, Steve is just bitter and twisted.

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I've heard that Ben Haenow is doing some Theatre work, and Matt Cardle had done a few Independent Albums that had done okay.

When I had budgies they use to go craZY WHEN I put Matt Cardle's music on

[ThomasC]

Originally Posted by DouglasS

How are people forgetting Olly Murs, he’s a coach on the voice and has had major success here in the U.K., probably third most successful here behind little mix and 1D.

He’s managed to bag TV presenting roles as well as do well musically

Olly Murs and Rylan have been so successful and a lot has to do with likability and charissma.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Is this an example of the Mandela effect? Because I am utterly convinced X Factor was cancelled in 2019??

I think it went on hiatus and they replaced it with the celebrity version.

Whereas now he's officially cancelled it.

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by ThomasC

Olly Murs and Rylan have been so successful and a lot has to do with likability and charissma.

I Love Rylan so much on Strictly: ITT, more than at BB/CBB comes across much more natural

my dad also likes him

[hijaxers]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Is this an example of the Mandela effect? Because I am utterly convinced X Factor was cancelled in 2019??

It was cancelled for me after show 1 of first series, never watched one episode since and so glad it gone ! should have been axed many years ago.

[Marsh.]

You're glad a show you watched one episode of 17 years ago is axed?

[Saph]

"im gunna show syman oos tha bigest an oos tha best ..no marra wha"

Youtube video

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by ThomasC

Surprise.

Whilst I don't disagree that some were treated badly, Steve is just bitter and twisted.



When I had budgies they use to go craZY WHEN I put Matt Cardle's music on

They hated his Music that much?