I have to say, this is probably the first year out of many, that I haven't really enjoyed the X Factor. It's not just me either! From what I've heard from people I've spoken to lately, everyone seems to be thinking the same thing... Why isn't the X Factor as good as usual?
I won't deny that I am a weekly viewer, as I have been a fan of the show for years, and I will catch-up if I have missed a week, but I just don't think this year's series is anywhere near as good as the previous years, and I just can't seem to pin-point why that is!
Obviously, this year we are missing Simon Cowell, which, to me, is a massive let down. But I don't think it's the judges that are necessarily the problem, after all, Mr Cowell (my hero) has been replaced with a pretty good panel of celebrity judges, and I have to say, (apart from Tulisa) I think they have all done a pretty good job, at not only judging this year's contestants, but also bringing that element of comedy to the show.
Kelly Rowland has been a God send this year, with her brilliant humour and witty attitude making me want to watch the show every week. Gary Barlow has also filled Simon's role well, by being the judge who tells the truth about every performance, and isnt't scared to tell someone they are simply awful.
However, I hope it's not just me who thinks that this years contestants are very talented, but my God, aren't they boring!?
Don't get me wrong, I loved Janet Devlin (aka Diana Vickers) right up till a few weeks ago, when I realised that every song she sang started to sound the same, and her personality i.e. sob story had that monotonous drone...
Misha B basically had no personality whatsoever.. and this was pretty darn obvious, yet the show constantly played on the fact that she was a 'fun' person to be around, even though from what I've heard, this doesn't seem to be the case. Maybe she's a nice person, but her attitude definitely wasn't my cup of tea, or anyone else's for that matter!
I guess I ust have simply got bored of the fact that behind every act, there now has to be some sort of story behind why they're such a nice person, and why they should win this year's X Factor because they love their fans and winning would mean the world to them, blah blah blah! We all know they are going to put on a sweet smile when they're signing autographs and greeting their fans, but why do we need to sing their praises week after week, after week? It seems as though the reason is to convince us that we should vote for them because they are not only talented, but that we would be able to enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit with them!?
Maybe I'm being too cynical? But this year, the X Factor has been a bit of a let down for me. Not only do I not really like the contestants, they annoy me so much, that sometimes, I get the feeling that the show has become more about money than entertainment. Oh well, let's just hope that Marcus Collins wins, as in my eyes, he is the only deserving contestant left, who hasn't started to get on my nerves!
Go Marcus!
