Simon Cowell To Explain Why He Backed Twins On Next X Factor Show - The X Factor

ArtyAttack · 10-11-2009, 12:44

According to The Mirror Simon Cowell has vowed to explain his shock decision to back the twins in next week's X Factor show.
I think we have a Darth Vader scenario here. So which twin is Luke Skywalker and which one is Princess Leia?

IsThisNameFree9 · 10-11-2009, 12:49

Cowell reveals all while the contestants sing the songs of Queen? And to think that some people reckon they will be boycotting the show. They will all be watching.

Magic_Beans · 10-11-2009, 12:51

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Originally Posted by IsThisNameFree9

Cowell reveals all while the contestants sing the songs of Queen? And to think that some people reckon they will be boycotting the show. They will all be watching.

I am not watching the main show. Lost complete interest. Stacey is the only one for me now, but will just cath her performances on youtube, I have other things to do lol

Of course I will watch the results

But dont just disregard what people are saying, i'm genuinely not watching it

dog_eat_dog · 10-11-2009, 12:53

He'll simply say he didn't back the twits, he was just 'being fair' by bringing the decision down to the public vote. After all, this has been his excuse the last two weeks running. He's hardly likely to admit it was a hardfaced business decision, is he??

What I'd like him to explain is why put the contestants through the sing off, saying he'll judge on that performance and then bring it down to deadlock, contradicting himself in the process.
I'd also like to know is it anything to do with the clear rift he has with Dannii this year. Twice now, he had the chance to save one of her acts over a far less talented act and has failed to do so.

researchshirley · 10-11-2009, 12:54

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Originally Posted by Magic_Beans

I am not watching the main show. Lost complete interest. Stacey is the only one for me now, but will just cath her performances on youtube, I have other things to do lol

Of course I will watch the results

But dont just disregard what people are saying, i'm genuinely not watching it

That's your prerogative but this week the viewing figures will be higher than ever.

Andybear · 10-11-2009, 12:56

He shouldn't have to do that. He made a decision, some people weren't happy - that's life. In three months time it'll be 'Lucie who'?

mallaka · 10-11-2009, 12:58

He is only making the announcement out of fear for the demise of credibility for the show. His little trick has backfired.

He will give his little oscar winning speech and the public will mostly lap it all up and forget everytihng happened.

The more intelligent people will relaise they are being treated like idiots and will siwtch off or never vote again.

tenchgirl · 10-11-2009, 12:59

why explain, he made the right call, its only the press stiring it up to sell more papers.

Magic_Beans · 10-11-2009, 13:01

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Originally Posted by researchshirley

That's your prerogative but this week the viewing figures will be higher than ever.

I agree. I'm not doing it to make a point. I just have genuinely lost interest. This is a shit year

researchshirley · 10-11-2009, 13:02

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Originally Posted by Magic_Beans

I agree. I'm not doing it to make a point. I just have genuinely lost interest. This is a shit year

It certainly is. this is probably why SC and co. have engineered the antics of the last few weeks.

Gotham · 10-11-2009, 13:03

It won't mean anything, he'll have a week to perfect his "explanation".

gwazi · 10-11-2009, 13:07

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Originally Posted by Magic_Beans

I am not watching the main show. Lost complete interest. Stacey is the only one for me now, but will just cath her performances on youtube, I have other things to do lol

Of course I will watch the results

But dont just disregard what people are saying, i'm genuinely not watching it

Agree with you on this one. Will watch the results but only because I like Shakira. As for the XF Results after this week unless their is a guest on I like I can give it amiss if there is something on elsewhere. Staring to lose complete interest. If I need to fill up on reality I'm a celebrity starts this weekend.

lulu g · 10-11-2009, 13:07

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Originally Posted by Andybear

He shouldn't have to do that. He made a decision, some people weren't happy - that's life. In three months time it'll be 'Lucie who'?

He doesn't have to do it. He's doing it - and announcing that he's going to do it - as an enticement to people to tune in next week. Simple as that.

Odd Socks · 10-11-2009, 13:13

But he didn't back the twins. Or so he said last week. Is he now saying that he did?

Or is it going to be a rehash of he didn't know what to do so the fairest thing to do was let the public decide (a public who'd have backed Lucie in the sing off given the chance)?

valkay · 10-11-2009, 13:14

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Originally Posted by tenchgirl

why explain, he made the right call, its only the press stiring it up to sell more papers.

If you read all of these threads you will see it's the press which is following comments made by the viewers.

Lucylock · 10-11-2009, 13:14

Haha, he is trying to make sure the public will still vote for his acts. This is what I think anyway

mitacond · 10-11-2009, 13:15

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Originally Posted by ArtyAttack

According to The Mirror Simon Cowell has vowed to explain his shock decision to back the twins in next week's X Factor show.
I think we have a Darth Vader scenario here. So which twin is Luke Skywalker and which one is Princess Leia?

Where does that leave Lucie.

Kapellmeister · 10-11-2009, 13:15

Uh, we all know why he did it: ratings. If he says anything else then he's a bigger liar than I already thought.

Kapellmeister · 10-11-2009, 13:17

I saw a Yahoo poll that had over 40000 votes and a massive 87% or so thought Cowell's decision had damaged 'any credibility the X Factor may once have had'.

mitacond · 10-11-2009, 13:17

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Originally Posted by lulu g

He doesn't have to do it. He's doing it - and announcing that he's going to do it - as an enticement to people to tune in next week. Simple as that.

Yep that is why he does everything publicity. He is a business man. X Factor is a business simples.

Odd Socks · 10-11-2009, 13:19

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Originally Posted by Kapellmeister

I saw a Yahoo poll that had over 40000 votes and a massive 87% or so thought Cowell's decision had damaged 'any credibility the X Factor may once have had'.

LOL, that poll also had 10% of people saying that it never had any credibility.

Hmmm... doesn't leave a lot does it?

mitacond · 10-11-2009, 13:19

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Originally Posted by IsThisNameFree9

Cowell reveals all while the contestants sing the songs of Queen? And to think that some people reckon they will be boycotting the show. They will all be watching.

I know and that is why he has changed it to Queen week I had not thought of that. Wow.

I would Brian May to be on the show and perform a Queen number,instramental of course.

Kapellmeister · 10-11-2009, 13:21

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Originally Posted by Odd Socks

LOL, that poll also had 10% of people saying that it never had any credibility.

Hmmm... doesn't leave a lot does it?

Yes, I know that. The point was that the overwhelming public opinion seems to be that Cowell has damaged the programme's credibility with his decision on Sunday.

cr120575 · 10-11-2009, 13:21

It had little credability to start with but Simon despite his criticisms and the fact he wanted the show to be about him, normally voted for the singer with the best voice. 2 weeks running he hasn't done this and while it has no doubt boosted media coverage (and the public talking about it), I hope he feels he has lost some credibility over it.

His speech will no doubt be a contrite apology mixed in with the fact that people need to vote for their favourite (I have always voted for Lucie, so I feel the right to be outraged). All the while he destroyed an 18 year old girls dream on the stage last week and looked smug while doing it.

I would prefer people to boycott it and boost Strictlys ratings, then watch the x-factor if they feel they need to on youtube or off the website. That'll hit him where it hurt.

ribtickle · 10-11-2009, 13:22

I won't be satisfied with an explanation on the X Factor. He should at least sit before a Parliamentary Select Committee and be cross-examined.

10-11-2009, 12:44	#1
ArtyAttack Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: bournemouth Services: aol Posts: 24,622	Simon Cowell To Explain Why He Backed Twins On Next X Factor Show According to The Mirror Simon Cowell has vowed to explain his shock decision to back the twins in next week's X Factor show. I think we have a Darth Vader scenario here. So which twin is Luke Skywalker and which one is Princess Leia?

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IsThisNameFree9 Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 441	Cowell reveals all while the contestants sing the songs of Queen? And to think that some people reckon they will be boycotting the show. They will all be watching.

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dog_eat_dog Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 365	He'll simply say he didn't back the twits, he was just 'being fair' by bringing the decision down to the public vote. After all, this has been his excuse the last two weeks running. He's hardly likely to admit it was a hardfaced business decision, is he?? What I'd like him to explain is why put the contestants through the sing off, saying he'll judge on that performance and then bring it down to deadlock, contradicting himself in the process. I'd also like to know is it anything to do with the clear rift he has with Dannii this year. Twice now, he had the chance to save one of her acts over a far less talented act and has failed to do so.

10-11-2009, 12:56	#6
Andybear Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 406	He shouldn't have to do that. He made a decision, some people weren't happy - that's life. In three months time it'll be 'Lucie who'?

10-11-2009, 12:58	#7
mallaka Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,103	He is only making the announcement out of fear for the demise of credibility for the show. His little trick has backfired. He will give his little oscar winning speech and the public will mostly lap it all up and forget everytihng happened. The more intelligent people will relaise they are being treated like idiots and will siwtch off or never vote again.

10-11-2009, 12:59	#8
tenchgirl Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,844 Blog Entries: 6	why explain, he made the right call, its only the press stiring it up to sell more papers.

10-11-2009, 13:03	#11
Gotham Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 349	It won't mean anything, he'll have a week to perfect his "explanation".

10-11-2009, 13:13	#14
Odd Socks Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 229	But he didn't back the twins. Or so he said last week. Is he now saying that he did? Or is it going to be a rehash of he didn't know what to do so the fairest thing to do was let the public decide (a public who'd have backed Lucie in the sing off given the chance)?

10-11-2009, 13:14	#16
Lucylock Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 393	Haha, he is trying to make sure the public will still vote for his acts. This is what I think anyway

10-11-2009, 13:15	#18
Kapellmeister Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Services: !!DJ FTW!! Posts: 410	Uh, we all know why he did it: ratings. If he says anything else then he's a bigger liar than I already thought.

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Kapellmeister Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Services: !!DJ FTW!! Posts: 410	I saw a Yahoo poll that had over 40000 votes and a massive 87% or so thought Cowell's decision had damaged 'any credibility the X Factor may once have had'.

10-11-2009, 13:21	#24
cr120575 Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 207	It had little credability to start with but Simon despite his criticisms and the fact he wanted the show to be about him, normally voted for the singer with the best voice. 2 weeks running he hasn't done this and while it has no doubt boosted media coverage (and the public talking about it), I hope he feels he has lost some credibility over it. His speech will no doubt be a contrite apology mixed in with the fact that people need to vote for their favourite (I have always voted for Lucie, so I feel the right to be outraged). All the while he destroyed an 18 year old girls dream on the stage last week and looked smug while doing it. I would prefer people to boycott it and boost Strictlys ratings, then watch the x-factor if they feel they need to on youtube or off the website. That'll hit him where it hurt.

10-11-2009, 13:22	#25
ribtickle Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,415	I won't be satisfied with an explanation on the X Factor. He should at least sit before a Parliamentary Select Committee and be cross-examined.