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Topic History of: However the X Factor comes out
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K	NCS wrote: Well said K, exactly right.Thank you NCS. In summary to what I said above: As a vehicle for discovering and breaking talent it's flawed, but as prime time entertainment it's spot on. I have a feeling Simon realised this a while ago and accepts the situation for what it is.
NCS	Well said K, exactly right.
K	I guess the thing to remember is that X-Factor is essentially Saturday night, prime time entertainment for the masses. Easy viewing which requires familiarity, that goes for songs, performances and singers. Fleur is similar to Beyonce, Leona Lewis is similar to Mariah Carey, Olly Murs is similar to Robbie Williams etc. etc. Sam Smith, Paloma Faith, Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, Beyonce, George Ezra etc. are not carbon copies. OK some may sound similar to past singers but to this generation they're original. Copies don't have last-ability and that may well be the reason why so very few X-Factor "successes" can sustain a career.
NCS	The whole series seemed oriented towards finding an archetypal Syco act. Also the format needs a serious makeover next year.
JK2006	And, as usual (sounding like ITK) I was right.