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WhoOdyssey View Member Profile	Feb 15 2021, 01:55 PM Post #1
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Group: Genre Mod Posts: 22,121 Member No.: 67,771 Joined: 2-March 18 User's Gallery	I just thought it would be a bit easier to have a new thread for any new information rather than bumping the old thread from the last series It's now being reported that the show is set to return next year, which would mark 3 years since the last series (and 4 since the last 'proper' one) - I think it might still be too soon, but I'm intrigued as to how the show can be revitalised for the 2020's.


Rooney View Member Profile	Feb 15 2021, 05:37 PM Post #2
WINTER IS COMING Group: Global Mod Posts: 44,650 Member No.: 88 Joined: 7-March 06 User's Gallery	Interesting. I think there is still a niche for TV events to happen, but the X Factor was winding down way before the streamers came and provided an even bigger blow. But the continual success of BGT and even The Masked Singer growing in popularity (ok part of this is down to the pandemic, but I also think viewers just love this kind of stuff too) has made me think maybe X Factor could reach out. Not really sure though- the lack of a breakout star for a long time now really hurts the brand and I feel if they went too TikTok/Instagram it would alienate a lot of the traditional core viewing ages.


T Boy View Member Profile	Feb 15 2021, 06:09 PM Post #3
Radical Pink Troll Group: Moderator Posts: 24,926 Member No.: 177 Joined: 11-March 06 No Gallery Pics	I think they just need to let it die.


darrens94 View Member Profile	Feb 15 2021, 06:21 PM Post #4
BuzzJack Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 677 Member No.: 21,047 Joined: 3-July 14 No Gallery Pics	With Simon not having a label now I can see him now trying to make a decent show without all the manipulation to get the more marketable acts to win. They should just make the prize more like BGT and just have a cash prize and a slot performing somewhere like Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball or something.


Chez Wombat View Member Profile	Feb 15 2021, 06:30 PM Post #5
The owls are not what they seem Group: Global Mod Posts: 33,826 Member No.: 9,232 Joined: 11-July 09 No Gallery Pics	After what's come out about the racist treatment that Misha B and Alexandra Burke, they certainly need to make some serious changes, not that I'll be interested either way, it's had its day anyway and the corruption just gets so blatant that it's impossible to take seriously.


JosephStyles View Member Profile	Feb 15 2021, 06:37 PM Post #6
if i was you then i would stay a thousand miles away Group: Admin. Posts: 101,892 Member No.: 13,530 Joined: 19-April 11 User's Gallery	I expect Simon will team up with a major label to sign the winner of the show, that's sort-of the point of the show but I like the idea of having a headline slot as part of the gig, or a support slot alongside a star on tour like Little Mix did on their show? (albeit whether they'd be able to blag the whole tour or just one particular date is another matter ) For me personally, I'd like to see the show going back to basics upon a return. Audition rooms, 10-week live shows (the compact live shows never worked and you were never able to get to know each contestant as well in that time). I enjoyed the six chair challenge though, I'd probably have that instead of any form of bootcamp which is always the least good part of the show. I think they'd need to be most smart about the judges. As entertaining as he is, Louis Walsh is not the look they need. Simon himself will be there surely but he'd need three varied co-judges, not necessarily all singers. Maybe a producer to join two semi-decent, somewhat current names alongside Simon? I'd also like a greater focus on original music and writing songs, the best of the latter series was the one with Rak-Su and Grace Davies who consistently turned out great original tracks! And no f***ing big band, motown, or any OUTDATED themes.


Skankhunt43 View Member Profile	Feb 15 2021, 07:39 PM Post #7
Buffy/Charmed Group: Members Posts: 37,525 Member No.: 18,639 Joined: 18-April 13 No Gallery Pics	QUOTE(JosephStyles @ Feb 15 2021, 06:37 PM) I expect Simon will team up with a major label to sign the winner of the show, that's sort-of the point of the show but I like the idea of having a headline slot as part of the gig, or a support slot alongside a star on tour like Little Mix did on their show? (albeit whether they'd be able to blag the whole tour or just one particular date is another matter ) For me personally, I'd like to see the show going back to basics upon a return. Audition rooms, 10-week live shows (the compact live shows never worked and you were never able to get to know each contestant as well in that time). I enjoyed the six chair challenge though, I'd probably have that instead of any form of bootcamp which is always the least good part of the show. I think they'd need to be most smart about the judges. As entertaining as he is, Louis Walsh is not the look they need. Simon himself will be there surely but he'd need three varied co-judges, not necessarily all singers. Maybe a producer to join two semi-decent, somewhat current names alongside Simon? I'd also like a greater focus on original music and writing songs, the best of the latter series was the one with Rak-Su and Grace Davies who consistently turned out great original tracks! And no f***ing big band, motown, or any OUTDATED themes. THIS Also, they shouldn't bring it back. It will just be like trying to resurrect Big Brother all over again.


WhoOdyssey View Member Profile	Feb 15 2021, 07:49 PM Post #8
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Group: Genre Mod Posts: 22,121 Member No.: 67,771 Joined: 2-March 18 User's Gallery	I feel like I'd have a lot of confidence if Channel 4 brought BB back, but I don't think they will while they have The Circle


Liam.k. View Member Profile	Feb 15 2021, 08:01 PM Post #9
BuzzJack Legend Group: Chart Mod Posts: 47,228 Member No.: 12,472 Joined: 8-December 10 User's Gallery	Definite no for bring it back. Like Chez says, all the stories from past contestant have really damaged the show, a show that clearly had already had its day anyway. One part of the show's appeal for me was how grand and spectacular it looked, but in recent years the settings have got tinier and tackier; it's just not the same event TV. I also think audiences have moved on from wanting to watch drama unfold within reality TV and this whole idea of playing with people's dreams. BGT has managed to evolve and already had a different feel to it because, whilst it's still a competition based on real people's passion and dreams, it's so varied in different acts that it's not so much about eliminating who you think is least good until the best wins like the X Factor is, it's just a much more positive, fun show.


Feel_The_Fever View Member Profile	Feb 15 2021, 10:01 PM Post #10
BuzzJack Idol Group: Members Posts: 119,191 Member No.: 845 Joined: 29-June 06 No Gallery Pics	I think if the x factor is to work it needs to rest for longer, if they do bring it back , they need to take the focus away from the judging panel, for the last good few years the show is marketed more about the judges than than the performers so i think that needs to be changed as the judging panels on others shows have a good balance with the contestants. Also the themes, i was so tired of the same themes, movies week, halloween, musicals etc every single year, i know they varied that a bit but it could be more varied. I miss when they done weeks like a Take That week and the the act was there to give the contestants advice etc, i really missed that when they stopped doing it. Given the choice though seeing as someone mentioned it i would pick having Big brother back than x factor.


Scene View Member Profile	Feb 15 2021, 11:04 PM Post #11
This is where you end and I begin Group: Members Posts: 12,688 Member No.: 5,567 Joined: 9-March 08 No Gallery Pics	I wouldn't bring it back until 2028 at the very earliest. It plummeted in popularity during the last few years it was on air and I doubt many people are missing it. The show doesn't work if no one is talking about it. I'd be more interested in a Pop Idol revamp instead - British Idol? - at least the contestants on PI/AI have more creative control and there is no blatant manipulation week after week.


WhoOdyssey View Member Profile	Feb 15 2021, 11:14 PM Post #12
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Group: Genre Mod Posts: 22,121 Member No.: 67,771 Joined: 2-March 18 User's Gallery	QUOTE(Scene @ Feb 15 2021, 11:04 PM) I'd be more interested in a Pop Idol revamp instead - British Idol? - at least the contestants on PI/AI have more creative control and there is no blatant manipulation week after week. To be fair, that could be what happens with TXF when it comes back - one can hope. I think the Pop Idol brand has been away too long here tbh, it's almost been 20 years now!


Feel_The_Fever View Member Profile	Feb 16 2021, 02:46 AM Post #13
BuzzJack Idol Group: Members Posts: 119,191 Member No.: 845 Joined: 29-June 06 No Gallery Pics	I liked the judging panel format better on pop idol as the judges were from the industry which I'd like to see again and if need be have 1 celebrity pop star style judge.


WhoOdyssey View Member Profile	Jun 23 2021, 10:06 AM Post #14
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Group: Genre Mod Posts: 22,121 Member No.: 67,771 Joined: 2-March 18 User's Gallery	Not sure wether it adds or decreases the chance of The X Factor coming back (probably makes it more likely), but Simon Cowell has a new musical gameshow coming to ITV titled 'Walk The Line' - which he will also be a judge on.


WhoOdyssey View Member Profile	Jul 28 2021, 10:29 PM Post #15
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Group: Genre Mod Posts: 22,121 Member No.: 67,771 Joined: 2-March 18 User's Gallery	The latest tabloid update for this is a report that the show has been shelved indefinitely. (With a possibility of 2023 if Cowell's new show "Walk the Line" doesn't perform as well as he wants, from what I understand). I imagine it probably will return at some point, in some form - but it seems like it'll be a decent amount of time before the brand returns.


Paradise Lost View Member Profile	Jul 28 2021, 10:51 PM Post #16
--- Group: Members Posts: 5,792 Member No.: 17,418 Joined: 29-July 12 No Gallery Pics	What’s ‘Walk The Line’ about?


WhoOdyssey View Member Profile	Jul 28 2021, 11:32 PM Post #17
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Group: Genre Mod Posts: 22,121 Member No.: 67,771 Joined: 2-March 18 User's Gallery	QUOTE(PAJ @ Jul 28 2021, 11:51 PM) What’s ‘Walk The Line’ about? It's more of a singing gameshow than an X Factor-like reality series QUOTE The format sees musical acts take to the stage to perform, as well as a panel of judges headed up by Simon Cowell. The top two performers of the evening then face a decision in their bid to be crowned champion — to either go home with a cash prize, or walk the line and play on. Should they stay in and top the leaderboard, they will then progress to the next show, facing a different cast of performers. The longer the performers can stay in the contest, the bigger the prize pot, with a high stake ‘stay or play’ moment at the end of each show. Each night, the reigning champion will be offered an even higher cash-out prize.


Paradise Lost View Member Profile	Jul 28 2021, 11:44 PM Post #18
--- Group: Members Posts: 5,792 Member No.: 17,418 Joined: 29-July 12 No Gallery Pics	QUOTE(WhoOdyssey @ Jul 28 2021, 11:32 PM) It's more of a singing gameshow than an X Factor-like reality series Thanks, sounds a .Kyle interesting.


Cameron View Member Profile	Jul 29 2021, 09:58 AM Post #19
THE BLAZE . Group: Genre Mod Posts: 23,957 Member No.: 18,061 Joined: 27-December 12 User's Gallery	Simon really has no power these days, he is not the ‘force’ he once was and the recent series’s show this.


Rooney View Member Profile	Jul 29 2021, 10:33 AM Post #20
WINTER IS COMING Group: Global Mod Posts: 44,650 Member No.: 88 Joined: 7-March 06 User's Gallery	QUOTE(Cameron @ Jul 29 2021, 10:58 AM) Simon really has no power these days, he is not the ‘force’ he once was and the recent series’s show this. I don't know, I'd disagree with that. Sure his influence is dwindling as Spotify, TikTok etc. have grown so unless you hold a large amount of influence with these platforms, it's hard to launch new artists. The X Factor's decline started when he decided to jump ship to the USA version, the show never really recovered from that as the show was Simon. Imo the show always gained more credibility by actually launching artists who carved out successful careers, after 2014 the show never delivered again on that respect. People just grew tired of the formula. Not only that there is so much more on TV these days too, X Factor really decided to skew to a younger audience at the same time as streaming TV really took off and it was a gamble which never really paid off.