The hundreds of thousands of contestants have been whittled down to just 17, but before preparing ourselves for next week's two and a half hour live show, let's take a look back at what has, and more importantly, has Not been working on the first season of The X Factor.
We all know that Simon Cowell wanted to create this show for America, and destroy his former series American Idol in the ratings. Taking a look at last season's Idol numbers (much lower than a few years ago), the episodes prior to the live shows brought in anywhere from 21 to 26 million viewers. Up to this point The X Factor has garnered only nine to 12.5 million viewers... not world beaters by any means.
Why hasn't it done as well? The name recognition and history of Idol for starters, but more importantly the television landscape has become saturated with singing and talent competitions.
We all know that Simon Cowell wanted to create this show for America, and destroy his former series American Idol in the ratings. Taking a look at last season's Idol numbers (much lower than a few years ago), the episodes prior to the live shows brought in anywhere from 21 to 26 million viewers. Up to this point The X Factor has garnered only nine to 12.5 million viewers... not world beaters by any means.
Why hasn't it done as well? The name recognition and history of Idol for starters, but more importantly the television landscape has become saturated with singing and talent competitions.
- 10/21/2011
- by d4cella@gmail.com (Dan Forcella)
- TVfanatic
And the Emmy nominees for Best Supporting Object in the Trumped-Up Reality-Show Drama of The X Factor‘s Top 17 Announcement Episode are: Nicole Shapeshifter’s shimmering eyelashes; the pillow used to mop up Stacy Francis’ tears-and-mascara gravy; the matching “wedding bands” worn by all three (!) members of rejected boy band The Anser; Tora Woloshin’s floppy white hat; and Steve Jones’ soft but muscular embrace. And the statuette goes to…
…the pillow used to mop up…wait! Simon Cowell is rushing the stage. He’s calling an audible and changing the script. The winner is Christa Collins’ “Creepy/Awesome Baby on a Lilypad” Hat!
…the pillow used to mop up…wait! Simon Cowell is rushing the stage. He’s calling an audible and changing the script. The winner is Christa Collins’ “Creepy/Awesome Baby on a Lilypad” Hat!
- 10/19/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
After a giant montage o' filler, "The X Factor" gets down to business whittling the Top 32 to the Top 16, four from each of the four categories: girls, boys, over 30s and groups.
My predictions (and also my hopes) before they are revealed (and I am spoiler free) are girls - Drew Ryniewicz, Caitlin Koch, Rachel Crow and Melanie Amaro; boys - Tim Cifers, Chris Rene, Brennin Hunt and Phillip Lomax; over 30s - Stacey Francis, Leroy Bell, Josh Krajcik and James Kenney; groups - Lakoda Rayne, Stereo Hoggz and ... well, honestly, I'd take Jazzlyn Little and Tora Woloshin and not add two more groups. And then I'd drop Lomax for Christa Collins. But if I had to pick a fourth group, 4Shore and the Brewer Boys.
Ok, so let's see how right (or wrong) I turn out to be.
Simon's House
Simone Battle and Tora Woloshin are up first. I think if one is through,...
My predictions (and also my hopes) before they are revealed (and I am spoiler free) are girls - Drew Ryniewicz, Caitlin Koch, Rachel Crow and Melanie Amaro; boys - Tim Cifers, Chris Rene, Brennin Hunt and Phillip Lomax; over 30s - Stacey Francis, Leroy Bell, Josh Krajcik and James Kenney; groups - Lakoda Rayne, Stereo Hoggz and ... well, honestly, I'd take Jazzlyn Little and Tora Woloshin and not add two more groups. And then I'd drop Lomax for Christa Collins. But if I had to pick a fourth group, 4Shore and the Brewer Boys.
Ok, so let's see how right (or wrong) I turn out to be.
Simon's House
Simone Battle and Tora Woloshin are up first. I think if one is through,...
- 10/19/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
As sure as L.A. Reid will bring the dapper. As certainly as that Pussycat Dolls woman will serve misty eye and trembling lower lip. As indubitably as Simon Cowell will overwork his good news/bad news fakeout face. And as undoubtedly as Paula Abdul’s “Groups” category will be the surprise droppings in the freshly bathed baby’s diaper, The X Factor will announce its 16 finalists during Tuesday night’s long and winding (and probably filler-packed) episode.
As the episode rolls on, I’ll update you on who’s in, and who’s out in all four categories — Girls Under...
As the episode rolls on, I’ll update you on who’s in, and who’s out in all four categories — Girls Under...
- 10/18/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Teen rapper Brian Bradley, James Brown-alike Dexter Haygood and other favorites sail through to the finals.
By Adam Graham
Paula Abdul
Photo: Fox
Pint-size rapper Brian "Astro" Bradley, recovering addict Chris Rene and the formerly homeless Dexter Haygood are among the finalists on "The X Factor," it was revealed on Tuesday's (October 18) episode of the Fox singing competition.
During the two-hour episode, the competition's 32 remaining contestants were trimmed to 16. Those singers will face off in the live episodes, which begin next week, and ultimately try to claim the show's $5 million recording contract.
And in a last-minute twist -- because of course there's going to be a twist -- one extra contestant was allowed through to the finals.
Here are the 17 "X Factor" finalists:
» Brian "Astro" Bradley, 14, Brooklyn: Mentor L.A. Reid questioned whether the ultra-confident rapper -- whom Rihanna dubbed "a mini J. Cole" -- can "maintain the right kind of attitude,...
By Adam Graham
Paula Abdul
Photo: Fox
Pint-size rapper Brian "Astro" Bradley, recovering addict Chris Rene and the formerly homeless Dexter Haygood are among the finalists on "The X Factor," it was revealed on Tuesday's (October 18) episode of the Fox singing competition.
During the two-hour episode, the competition's 32 remaining contestants were trimmed to 16. Those singers will face off in the live episodes, which begin next week, and ultimately try to claim the show's $5 million recording contract.
And in a last-minute twist -- because of course there's going to be a twist -- one extra contestant was allowed through to the finals.
Here are the 17 "X Factor" finalists:
» Brian "Astro" Bradley, 14, Brooklyn: Mentor L.A. Reid questioned whether the ultra-confident rapper -- whom Rihanna dubbed "a mini J. Cole" -- can "maintain the right kind of attitude,...
- 10/18/2011
- MTV Music News
Rihanna will serve as a guest mentor on The X Factor USA. The 'We Found Love' singer will join panellist La Reid during the Judges' Houses portion of the program airing Wednesday and Thursday, during which they will choose four contestants out of eight in Reid's category to move on to the live shows. Reid was given the Boys category, with Brennin Hunt, Brian Bradley, Skyelor Anderson, Nick Voss, Tim Cifers, Phillip Lomax, Marcus Canty and Chris Rene all hoping to impress the record mogul and make it through to the next round. Meanwhile, fellow judge Simon Cowell will take on the Girls, consisting of Caitlin Koch, Tora Woloshin, Simone Battle, Drew Ryniewicz, Rachel Crow, Jazzlyn Little, Melanie Amaro and Tiah Tolliver. Looking after the groups will be Paula Abdul, with (more)...
- 10/12/2011
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
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