Should Simon be reported to Offcom? - The X Factor

oti · 08-11-2009, 21:52

The show is billed as a talent show, Simon has repeatedly stated this fact for the benefit of the public and insisted it is not a 'popularity' show.

On two consecutive weeks he has comitted himself to judging the artists (immediately prior to the sing off taking place may I add) on the quality of the sing off performance and on both weeks he has openly abrogated that responsibilty resulting, on both occasion, the act with the better singing peformance in the sing off being eliminated.

The general public vote, in my opinion, in the belief that primarily the sing off is there so that (professional) judges honestly perform their duty and choose the act that sings best in the sing off and only when such decision becomes impossible, is the public vote used as a tie breaker.

Last week and this week it is clear, by Mr. Cowell's own admission, he would not stcik to the rules which he has openly declared and by which voters are led to believe are playing this gameshow by casting their telephone votes.

It seems to me that as things stand at the very least, there is no purpose in having a sing off and that Mr Cowell's action over the last two weeks is tantamount to deceipt and manipulation not only of the those who take the trouble of voting but is grossly unfair to the aspiring artist!

Just felt I had express this thought and get it off my chest.

TheSoulBrother · 08-11-2009, 21:53

You're not being serious are you?

fredster · 08-11-2009, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by oti

The show is billed as a talent show, Simon has repeatedly stated this fact for the benefit of the public and insisted it is not a 'popularity' show.

On two consecutive weeks he has comitted himself to judging the artists (immediately prior to the sing off taking place may I add) on the quality of the sing off performance and on both weeks he has openly abrogated that responsibilty resulting, on both occasion, the act with the better singing peformance in the sing off being eliminated.

The general public vote, in my opinion, in the belief that primarily the sing off is there so that (professional) judges honestly perform their duty and choose the act that sings best in the sing off and only when such decision becomes impossible, is the public vote used as a tie breaker.

Last week and this week it is clear, by Mr. Cowell's own admission, he would not stcik to the rules which he has openly declared and by which voters are led to believe are playing this gameshow by casting their telephone votes.

It seems to me that as things stand at the very least, there is no purpose in having a sing off and that Mr Cowell's action over the last two weeks is tantamount to deceipt and manipulation not only of the those who take the trouble of voting but is grossly unfair to the aspiring artist!

Just felt I had express this thought and get it off my chest.

What will off com say? The public voted, not enough voted for Lucie she was in the bottom two. The Judges voted it was two/two. Lucie got the least votes. Off com will just laugh.

ValLambert · 08-11-2009, 21:55

How can you report someone for letting the public make a decision on something they erm make the decision on?

Simon said he wanted to see more of the boys, that he felt Lucie had gone as far as she could and let the public vote decide. I feel sorry for anyone who works for OFCOM, they must dread going to work when there's a reality show in full flight.

oathy · 08-11-2009, 21:56

nope 100% no way.

People if truly angry either switch off or just dont vote.

Ofcom would laugh this off just like the BS of big brother created.

Lily_2008 · 08-11-2009, 21:56

Sorry, I don't think it's Ofcom worthy.

SULLA · 08-11-2009, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoulBrother

You're not being serious are you?

Seriously annoyed and so am I. However it's not a matter for Offcom

caz789 · 08-11-2009, 21:57

For sending Lucie home, no. But god I would love to get at the voting and phone records

lux lisbon 2 · 08-11-2009, 21:58

Err no. OFCOM would laugh if you went to them with this!

James_P · 08-11-2009, 21:58

I thought this was an obvious joke thread when I saw the title, how wrong was I?

InsomniacParade · 08-11-2009, 21:59

Yes, complain. I'm sure the lovely people at OFFCOM could do with someone to laugh at on a Monday morning in November.

TheSoulBrother · 08-11-2009, 21:59

The irony here is that Simon well and truly had his professional A&R hat on when making this decision. If Jedward and Lucie released a record at Xmas who do you think would sell most? The clue is in the title of the programme - it's called the X Factor not "Britains best Singer".

lucy mane · 08-11-2009, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValLambert

How can you report someone for letting the public make a decision on something they erm make the decision on?

Simon said he wanted to see more of the boys, that he felt Lucie had gone as far as she could and let the public vote decide. I feel sorry for anyone who works for OFCOM, they must dread going to work when there's a reality show in full flight.

Poor OFCOM workers

julsb78 · 08-11-2009, 22:00

OP get a grip!!!! omg some people!! why should he be reported? it was the public that voted her out!!!!

KatrinaK · 08-11-2009, 22:00

I'm furious at Simons decison tonight but this does not warrent a complain because technically he did not break any rules. He made a decision.

Jules 1 · 08-11-2009, 22:05

Maybe not to Ofcom, but Simon is a complete hypocrite.

SteveOwen · 08-11-2009, 22:08

I'm sure some people will have already complained, lol.

hotmat3k · 08-11-2009, 22:15

Just consider this... (yes, it's all fantasy)

What if Simon knew the result? I have no evidence to show he has or hasn't. However, if he did; being the owner of the show, surely it could possibly be a huge stunt to create more of a media frenzy?

I just feel sorry for the girl going out because Simon bottled it.

Again, he's risking the show's popularity for two people who by definition are not fit for the show and are just a comedy act.

It's just funny how he reacted when he had the oppertunity to knock them out.

Bah, I hope everyone starts to lose interest in reality TV.

viksy66 · 08-11-2009, 22:16

That's hilarious O/P! Yes do, I'm sure they could do with a laugh!

Andybear · 08-11-2009, 22:16

Why should he be reported to Offcom? What he's doing isn't nice but there's nothing illegal about it. It's only a TV programme for goodness sake!

oathy · 08-11-2009, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules 1

Maybe not to Ofcom, but Simon is a complete hypocrite.

thats what im angry about.
All the rubbish he spoke about the twins for weeks.

dome · 08-11-2009, 22:17

What actually complain because the show is being audience driven for a change?

You are joking I take it, don't embarrass yourself by notifying OfCom.

nutsontheroad · 08-11-2009, 22:17

are you for real, report simon cowell to ofcom? its people like you that are ruinin tv shows its just entertainment i dont get why people get so bothered about the results, saying that i was estatic when jedward got through

Mr Blonde · 08-11-2009, 22:18

No, but I am reporting Dannii Minogue for the biggest case of sour grapes ever seen on British television...

Flamethrower100 · 08-11-2009, 22:18

I'm complaining!

spoiler:
His teeth have blinded me!

08-11-2009, 21:52	#1
oti Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 60	Should Simon be reported to Offcom? The show is billed as a talent show, Simon has repeatedly stated this fact for the benefit of the public and insisted it is not a 'popularity' show. On two consecutive weeks he has comitted himself to judging the artists (immediately prior to the sing off taking place may I add) on the quality of the sing off performance and on both weeks he has openly abrogated that responsibilty resulting, on both occasion, the act with the better singing peformance in the sing off being eliminated. The general public vote, in my opinion, in the belief that primarily the sing off is there so that (professional) judges honestly perform their duty and choose the act that sings best in the sing off and only when such decision becomes impossible, is the public vote used as a tie breaker. Last week and this week it is clear, by Mr. Cowell's own admission, he would not stcik to the rules which he has openly declared and by which voters are led to believe are playing this gameshow by casting their telephone votes. It seems to me that as things stand at the very least, there is no purpose in having a sing off and that Mr Cowell's action over the last two weeks is tantamount to deceipt and manipulation not only of the those who take the trouble of voting but is grossly unfair to the aspiring artist! Just felt I had express this thought and get it off my chest.

08-11-2009, 22:18	#25
Flamethrower100 Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,368	I'm complaining! spoiler: His teeth have blinded me!

08-11-2009, 21:53	#2
TheSoulBrother Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,513	You're not being serious are you?

08-11-2009, 21:55	#4
ValLambert Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,587	How can you report someone for letting the public make a decision on something they erm make the decision on? Simon said he wanted to see more of the boys, that he felt Lucie had gone as far as she could and let the public vote decide. I feel sorry for anyone who works for OFCOM, they must dread going to work when there's a reality show in full flight.

08-11-2009, 21:56	#5
oathy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wales. Services: UKOnline/Thor/hotbird. Posts: 5,735	nope 100% no way. People if truly angry either switch off or just dont vote. Ofcom would laugh this off just like the BS of big brother created.

08-11-2009, 21:56	#6
Lily_2008 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North London Posts: 1,176	Sorry, I don't think it's Ofcom worthy.

08-11-2009, 21:57	#8
caz789 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,525	For sending Lucie home, no. But god I would love to get at the voting and phone records

08-11-2009, 21:58	#9
lux lisbon 2 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,828	Err no. OFCOM would laugh if you went to them with this!

08-11-2009, 21:58	#10
James_P Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 61	I thought this was an obvious joke thread when I saw the title, how wrong was I?

08-11-2009, 21:59	#11
InsomniacParade Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,248	Yes, complain. I'm sure the lovely people at OFFCOM could do with someone to laugh at on a Monday morning in November.

08-11-2009, 22:00	#14
julsb78 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 221	OP get a grip!!!! omg some people!! why should he be reported? it was the public that voted her out!!!!

08-11-2009, 22:00	#15
KatrinaK Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,657	I'm furious at Simons decison tonight but this does not warrent a complain because technically he did not break any rules. He made a decision.

08-11-2009, 22:05	#16
Jules 1 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tycoch Services: Freeview Posts: 510	Maybe not to Ofcom, but Simon is a complete hypocrite.

08-11-2009, 22:08	#17
SteveOwen Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: In the Wind Posts: 16,896	I'm sure some people will have already complained, lol.

08-11-2009, 22:15	#18
hotmat3k Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 426	Just consider this... (yes, it's all fantasy) What if Simon knew the result? I have no evidence to show he has or hasn't. However, if he did; being the owner of the show, surely it could possibly be a huge stunt to create more of a media frenzy? I just feel sorry for the girl going out because Simon bottled it. Again, he's risking the show's popularity for two people who by definition are not fit for the show and are just a comedy act. It's just funny how he reacted when he had the oppertunity to knock them out. Bah, I hope everyone starts to lose interest in reality TV.

08-11-2009, 22:16	#19
viksy66 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 92	That's hilarious O/P! Yes do, I'm sure they could do with a laugh!

08-11-2009, 22:16	#20
Andybear Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 416	Why should he be reported to Offcom? What he's doing isn't nice but there's nothing illegal about it. It's only a TV programme for goodness sake!

08-11-2009, 22:17	#22
dome Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 29,808	What actually complain because the show is being audience driven for a change? You are joking I take it, don't embarrass yourself by notifying OfCom.

08-11-2009, 22:17	#23
nutsontheroad Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 54	are you for real, report simon cowell to ofcom? its people like you that are ruinin tv shows its just entertainment i dont get why people get so bothered about the results, saying that i was estatic when jedward got through

08-11-2009, 22:18	#24
Mr Blonde Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London Posts: 9,560	No, but I am reporting Dannii Minogue for the biggest case of sour grapes ever seen on British television...