This years X-Factor has caused quite a stir and we're yet to even have the first installment of the live shows! With reports of "Mini-Cheryl" Cher being accused of bullying, the outrage of Gamu's dismissal, and Katie's so called sex addiction and secret career in the US, this years show has become a bit of a circus.
It's a risk that all contestants take that skeletons will fall from closets and worms will surface from their pasts and present but this year seems to be more bonkers than ever...
Katie Waissel has has about a zillion different stage names including Katie V and Lola Fontaine and "starred" in a YouTube series which was sponsored by Sprite and followed whats-her-name around New York trying to make it as a singer. Many viewers were dubious about the authenticity of the series though, so will all this, plus the fact she may still be under management, harm her chances in the competition and change the way the public see's her?
As a nation, we like the charm, the vulnerability, the uncertainty that comes from hopefulls like Rebecca, whose sheer talent and self doubt will be enough to get her through the coming weeks with no need for gimmicks or headlines to enthuse the country.
Chezza's had a bad time of late for letting Katie and Cher through to the live shows. News of Gamu's possible deportation made it a little easier to understand, but seen as both gals royally screwed up their final auditions infront of Cheryl and Will I Am, the choices made are clearly not based on vocal ability alone which, for a singing competition, really should change. Apparently the Northern judge is set to explain her decisions to the public on tonight's show to clear the air due to the many death threats she's received (which seems a tad over the top to me, it's only bloody X-Factor?!).
Whatever twists and turns the show may bring and whether we love 'em or hate 'em, one thing's certain - we'll all be watching.
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