The New X-Factor Audition Layout

[Neku 1]

Now, I don't know if this is relevant or not, even if it is the general board.

Has anyone seen the new series of X-Factor? I mean, where the auditions are live? (Is it even shown outside of the UK?!)

Now if you have, I just want to hear your opinions of it. I mean, I honestly think it ruins the whole idea of a 'journey' from auditions to a live performance. And 70% of the fanbase agree. 400,000 people less than last year watched the first ep, but I can't be certain as to why yet.

And Simon Cowell says : "If it doesn't work, I'll take the blame. Simple as that."

Well, its a poor idea, if you ask me. It works with Britains Got Talent, but it takes the appeal away from the X-Factor.

(If this thread is irrelevant or already been done, feel free to remove it. )

[DragonBottles 2]

I hate the idea. People had trouble with confidence in front of 4 people, let alone hundreds. Getting through round one only singing in front of 4 people gave the people going into the next round the confidence to go on, but setting them straight in the deep end is a horrible idea. Note how the audience got bigger and bigger as time went on as people progressed. Now that is just messed up.

[Neku 1]

Yeah, peoples confidence is a big factor.

Remember how they used to say on the first live shows: 'Oh, they probably were nervous performing live first.'

Well, they can't use that as an excuse anymore.

Whats next? Live Boot Camp?

Or maybe a live audience at the judges houses?