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janthea Mon 22-Aug-11 12:19:55

I see this has started again! I must admit to love watching the audition programmes to see the truly awful people who are on it. Such Fun!! I record it and then whizz through the boring bits. Once they go to boot camp and the live shows, I'm not longer interested and don't watch. Am I alone in this guilty pleasure? blush

nannym Mon 10-Oct-11 06:40:20

I thought 'The Twist' for this year was unnecessarily cruel to the contestants. It's all very well for them to be subjected to the public's vote, but for them to be chosen for the live shows and then publicly dumped by their mentor is I think, a step too far. Having said that though, I think some good choices were made. Just wish that Gary had axed cocky little Frankie!!

silver60 Mon 10-Oct-11 09:35:30

I can't believe they put Goldie through!...And that's just one I can name!..I see they got rid of 2 good singers from the girls camp as well

shysal Mon 10-Oct-11 10:22:42

I think Goldie removed herself from the programme, fearing she would be ridiculed - sensible move! I hope I am remembering the right person (oriental girl).
I am still liking Janet, and I thought Craig sang 'Jar of Hearts', one of my favourite songs, beautifully.

Annika Mon 10-Oct-11 18:22:24

When I look at Frankie it seems to me that he has been locked in a wind tunnel, the mum (and nanny) in me wants to give his hair a dam good brush grin

numberplease Sat 15-Oct-11 23:31:28

After tonight, my best 3, in order, Sami, The Risk, and Janet.
My worst 3, from bottom up, Frankie, Mischa and Kitty.
The rest are in between, but why, oh why, whenever Louie has anm act that`s a bit "different", does he go all out yto make them look ridiculous? Johnny is the act in question, he has a nice voice, and a lovely personality, but Louie just makes him look stupid.

Libradi Sun 16-Oct-11 14:24:13

I was disappointed in the acts last night, I did like the boy band 'The Risk', I like Sophie, thinks she's got a great voice but she's very 'wooden' hopefully they will all get more confident as the weeks go on. Sami has a great voice too and comes across as very confident. I like Mischa, (love the drama) I want to like Janet because she looks so sweet and does have a lovely voice but I wouldn't want to listen to a whole album of her.

I'm afraid Johnny really irritates me.

Anyone else watching X factor USA? Much better (in my opinion) than our version).

numberplease Sun 16-Oct-11 21:24:15

Horrible little Frankie lives to fight another day. I can`t abide him, but must admit that Nu-Vibe`s performance tonight was terrible, but then again I think there was a chance that they`d improve with time, but we`ll never know now.

glammanana Sun 16-Oct-11 23:28:34

Wrong one voted off again confused

numberplease Mon 17-Oct-11 15:45:37

I wonder how many of us mums and grans are dying to cut, wash and comb Frankie`s hair? All he did last night was SCRATCH!

Annobel Mon 17-Oct-11 16:29:06

It crossed my mind to be grateful I'm not his granny!

supernana Mon 17-Oct-11 16:31:39

Wish that he wouldn't appear to be in desperate need of a wee!

Gally Mon 17-Oct-11 17:22:28

I have a confession to make. Ahem (clearing throat smiley): I have never ever watched X Factor. Am I sane or just plain sad? sad grin

numberplease Mon 17-Oct-11 18:03:29

Probably sensible Gally, I do my share of moaning, but always end up watching!

Elegran Mon 17-Oct-11 18:18:27

Gally. Neither have I. It does not interest me. That is why I usually don't read this thread either, but your talk of confession caught my eye. I thought it might be something scandalous (if it was real)

Libradi Sun 23-Oct-11 13:35:08

Anyone still watching?

numberplease Sun 23-Oct-11 16:54:35

ME! Last night I thought, as usual, that Sami was by far the best, although nobody outside our house seems to agree with me. I also love Johnny. OK, he may not fit the image of a pop star, but he can sing, and has a great personality. Janet was a disappointment, and I still can`t stand Frankie, Kitty, or Mischa B.

Notsogrand Sun 23-Oct-11 17:07:50

I dont like those 3 either number. Fingers crossed Frankie will go tonight.

glammanana Sun 23-Oct-11 17:09:54

Me this afternoon watched on iplayer,cannot understand the performance of Frankie what a Diva he is,he's got a good chance like this to make a name for himself and is messing about on night's out with friend's stupid boy.To be honest no one is shining at all this year but like Jonny for the entertainment value.

em Sun 23-Oct-11 17:40:41

I realise that this is probably a daft thing to say but on the few occasions I've switched over for a few minutes, I've never heard songs I recognise. Unfair I agree as I haven't watched a whole show so maybe have missed lots of favourites but it doesn't tempt me at all.

Annobel Sun 23-Oct-11 18:12:31

I have watched bits of it occasionally and I assure you, em that even if they sang one of your favourites, you probably wouldn't recognise it.

Hattie64 Sun 23-Oct-11 19:12:13

Recorded it and watched this morning. Johnny is my favourite, thats it really,nobody else. I gather they are losing viewers, about 2 million to date. No surprise there then. My daughter said today that none of the family, which includes my two grandchildren, can now be bothered to watch. Usually the kids have enjoyed it. So must be just us Grannies then!!!

numberplease Sun 23-Oct-11 21:19:18

Really disappointed at tonight`s result.

Notsogrand Sun 23-Oct-11 22:30:06

So Frankie's still in. Cue the following soundbites....

'I've learned my lesson. I'm now taking this seriously. I'll work 24/7 to prove to Gary that he can trust me'

'I've always believed in Frankie'

Annobel Mon 24-Oct-11 09:26:00

You a scriptwriter, notso?

Notsogrand Mon 24-Oct-11 09:59:46

Annobel grin

No, but I can produce a mean shopping list!