As some of you know, I like to moan....a lot....about how crap the X Factor and many other ITV shows are. So prepare yourself for some major moanage (i'm in work, so what else am i gonna do?)
I haven't really been watching this years X Factor, just like i haven't really been watching Big Brother, however you lot (yes it is all your fault) have this uncanny way of making me watch shows that I don't like . Maybe its the friendly banter and camaraderie and the general homeliness that you lot give out? What i do know, is i don't like it, as it makes me watch crap tv shows, so please stop!!
Anywho, unfortunately I watched the X Factor last night and was quite appalled by it. Firstly lets get the least offensive thing out the way and talk about this 'Rock' theme they were apparently doing this week. Quite frankly the most embarrassing renditions on NON-rock songs that I've ever heard. With the only exception being the psychopathic Kitty and the squealing stick insect that was Johnny. At least they had some entertainment value about them.
Now on to the more serious stuff.
First up, Gary Barlow. This bloke may have penned a decent track or two in the past, but a talent judge he is not. He is completely devoid of any personality, using his monotone voice to bore and rudely insult people. He doesn't give constructive criticism, he's just plain rude and tries to be like Simon Cowell. And why anyone would want to act like that numpty is beyond me. I do wish we heard what 'swear word' was shouted at him, from the audience, as I'm sure I could top it .
Now onto the biggest disgrace(s) of last night. Tulisa and Louis.
What right did Tulisa have of accusing Misha of being mean and rude to all the other contestants? Whilst that my be true, we don't fully know, and any issues Tulisa has, should have been brought up to Kelly and Misha, back stage. Not in front of the entire nation (although viewing figures are depleting ) on live TV, and with Louis throwing in that she's 'bullying' people it makes me wonder what is going on in their moronic heads!!
Don't they know how scummy that British press are? Don't they realise that they will run with this and probably make this young girls life a living hell? What leveling of 'bullying' are they talking about? Is it even bullying? We don't know, but now they've said it, it could potentially ruin this girls life. Some X Factor zealots will take their words as gospel.
I'm always a big supporter of the X Factor, getting the axe. I think its gone past what it use to be and last night seemed to be a whole new low. The new judges have made a crap show, even worse and what with the diminishing viewing figures, I think its time that ITV pulled the plug after this years, then maybe they could start showing some decent programming, or a good film for a Saturday night.
I would also like to see the BBC bring back Fame Academy, now that show was about talent.
I usually don't care that much about shows like this, but after witnessing last night I had to let it out...otherwise I would be suffering from trapped wind.
Rant over, cup-o-tea anyone?