The X Factor 2011

[Lineker]

So, with Simon, Cheryl, and Dannii leaving the show and being replaced by Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, and Tulisa Contostavlos (who? I have no idea), the search for the next big talent begins tonight.

ITV have confirmed that the final would take place on 10 and 11 December 2011 in Wembley Arena, instead of the usual Fountain Studios. Simon Cowell has stated that he will appear at the final (of course).

Bring back Wagner!!

[GA!]

Interesting to see what happens in terms of the judges, although Simon is the only one that could truly be missed. His ability to whip up an idiot storm for any controversy has been amazing. I don't watch Britain's Got Talent as that's too corny even for me, but they seem to be doing just fine without him there, so X-Factor should be fine.

I'm glad they've moved the grand final to Wembley Arena too. It made no sense for them to have auditions in front of thousands, and then the live show including final in front of hundreds.

[MBDTF]

Bring back Wagner!!

Thankfully that useless cunt is on Celebrity Coach Trip

[Lineker]

How very dare you, sir.

[Gazz]

I'll be doing anything else.

[Lineker]

Yeah I didn't watch.

Did anyone watch?

[EddieG]

I watched.

[Guest BK2010]

Watched the first 10 minutes and switched it off, i'd like extra bland for my portion of reality television. Seriously all these (Big Bro, X-Factor etc) should have their own channel, least then thei might be something decent on.

[Lineker]

Because ITV and Channel 5 have much better other programming? :/

The only other thing I watch on either channel is Law & Order: UK.

[lanky316]

Because ITV and Channel 5 have much better other programming? :/

The only other thing I watch on either channel is Law & Order: UK.

That and the other Law and Orders/CSI's for me. A bit of football too but I hate their coverage so it's purely coincidence they paid for the events.

[Walker]

ITV had Penn & Teller: Fool Us, which was awesome. Odd One In was good as well.

Yeah, I watched, nothing much to report. Mental Thai woman, some dick that sucked, a man slut, and Little Miss Gobshite. Everything else was same-old and forgettable.

[Cymbols]

Why is this shit back on TV?

[Daniel Bryan]

Why is this shit back on TV?

It's very popular.

[GA!]

Standard audition show. Gary Barlow acting too much like Simon Cowell to fill the void. Haven't missed a beat in terms of pseudo-tension and emotion, so it should be fine.

[Baddar]

I watched it - that Irish girl's voice was amazing, if a little "look at how sweet and innocent I am" at times.

And I like Gary Barlow a lot, in Simon's place. He hasn't really been harsh on anyone at all though, he just isn't afraid to speak his mind when someone is flat out shit and the others want to put them through.

[Guest Vanishrap]

Its american or british version? I saw only ukrainian...

[Lineker]

This thread is for the British version.

[GA!]

I don't see why we can't have the US version in here too, considering it will probably air over here on a two/three day delay.

Anyone watch last night by the way? If you didn't, here's what you missed: fuck all.

[Lineker]

It makes no difference to my life either way . Would probably be less confusing to have two threads but whatever works.

[Walker]

Anyone watch last night by the way? If you didn't, here's what you missed: fuck all.

Not true. We got some fat lass singing ...

... wait for it ...

... ADELE! It was so amazingly original it hurt.

And then ITV essentially said "If you are not crying at this fat lass singing Adele and her grandma in a wheelchair, you are a bad person!"