How is it that this result can be treated as accurate? - The X Factor

Captainblonde · 16-12-2007, 10:22

I don't see how the result can be treated as "accurate", seeing as I (and others I have spoken to) attempted all night to vote for Rhydian - not even getting though once, so my vote that I was trying to give could not be counted. It's not that Rhydian didn't get the votes, its that no-one could get through to give their vote. How can it be said that Leon got more votes? What, in fact, he had were lines that were easier to get through on.

Has this clip been forgotten?? This guy??! Seriously???!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWk3_gqx7-c

I'm just kidding, but I am still totally in shock at the result. I didn't dislike the guy at all but the whole way through Rhydian was just in a completely different league. I have a horrible feeling that Leon will go down the Steve Brookstein route and it would be a shame for him as he seems like a nice guy. I know the judges kept commenting on how we don't have a Michael Buble-type singer in this country, but they seem to have very short memories ... Ray from last year? Surely this is what he was going for but no-one was interested and now the poor lad has been dropped. I adore swing music and would like to see Leon do well but time will tell.

I hope Rhydian gets himself a good deal (but stays away from Cowell!!)

One and Only · 16-12-2007, 10:24

Good post.

I couldn't register my vote either.

x0x-gg4l-x0x · 16-12-2007, 10:24

Leons rubbish didnt deserve to win, its quite embarrasing for britain really.

rocketqueen · 16-12-2007, 10:24

That result was a damn joke, captain....

rocketqueen · 16-12-2007, 10:25

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Originally Posted by One and Only

Good post.

I couldn't register my vote either.

I barely had time to try after the last song.. what with Rhyd's line only being open for 2 minutes

scottishgal · 16-12-2007, 10:27

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Originally Posted by rocketqueen

I barely had time to try after the last song.. what with Rhyd's line only being open for 2 minutes

Exactly. It's ridiculous that Leon got so much airtime before the lines closed

I got through to vote for Rhydian once in the first show. I tried again when it was the final 2 but didn't get through

ZipGypsy · 16-12-2007, 10:29

Look, it was not just Rhydian's lines that were problematic. After SD went, I managed to vote only three times for Leon. I had engaged tones, and frequently, the automated voice 'there is a fault on this line'.....or just a blank nothing.

Captainblonde · 16-12-2007, 10:30

Another thing - when the judges were giving their final comments to Rhydian, did it not seem to you like they already knew the result? And this was a few minutes before lines closed. It just seemed like the things they were saying were almost goodbyes. It also looked to me like he sort of knew himself what they were getting at. I think I'll watch that bit again on the repeat later just to see if i'm right.

scottishgal · 16-12-2007, 10:32

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Originally Posted by ZipGypsy

Look, it was not just Rhydian's lines that were problematic. After SD went, I managed to vote only three times for Leon. I had engaged tones, and frequently, the automated voice 'there is a fault on this line'.....or just a blank nothing.

I understand what you are saying but at least you got through 3 times. I didn't get through at all!

Captainblonde · 16-12-2007, 10:32

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Originally Posted by ZipGypsy

Look, it was not just Rhydian's lines that were problematic. After SD went, I managed to vote only three times for Leon. I had engaged tones, and frequently, the automated voice 'there is a fault on this line'.....or just a blank nothing.

Yes, but you STILL GOT THROUGH THREE TIMES! Rhydian's voters couldn't get through at all - which shows his lines were more popular.

grimtales1 · 16-12-2007, 10:35

Good post Captainblonde.

Good luck to Leon (sorry for saying that again!

), he does seem like a nice (if nervous) person, I'm not really a fan of Michael Buble, but Rhydian was in a different league on the night IMO.

I did get through a few times but a lot of times the network was busy and 7 times (?) I got through. I started late as I didnt know text voting was banned!

lilmissmup · 16-12-2007, 10:37

I voted 5 times but couldn't vote for Rhydian any more afterwards, got line was too busy lady.

jen0607 · 16-12-2007, 10:38

I hope the appropriate watchdogs look into this......

I didn't vote for either, but if people couldn't get through, it might explain why an utter load of tosh won it!!!

fredster · 16-12-2007, 10:38

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Originally Posted by x0x-gg4l-x0x

Leons rubbish didnt deserve to win, its quite embarrasing for britain really.

I dont see him having the success next year that Leona lewis has had this year. I think it was a fix.he cant sing!

One and Only · 16-12-2007, 10:39

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Originally Posted by scottishgal

I understand what you are saying but at least you got through 3 times. I didn't get through at all!

You beat me to it with your reply.

longpiggy · 16-12-2007, 10:41

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Originally Posted by rocketqueen

I barely had time to try after the last song.. what with Rhyd's line only being open for 2 minutes

So you were waiting till the last minute to vote? Not in the 3 hours before that? Just in case you changed your mind.

Yeah sure.

16-12-2007, 10:43

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Originally Posted by longpiggy

So you were waiting till the last minute to vote? Not in the 3 hours before that? Just in case you changed your mind.

Yeah sure.

well i can only speak for what happened here
but i tried as soon as the lines opened and kept trying
ONCE i was able to get through in the entire show.
im not sure was it a BT issue or ITV?

GoodIntentions · 16-12-2007, 10:44

I'm glad I found this thread - I tried so hard to vote last night and couldn't get through. I tried up to the very last minute without success. I have nothing against Leon, I just wonder how many votes did Rhydian lose because of this. I honestly don't think the results reflect what would have been the true vote tally.

I think Rhydian will do well despite the disappointing outcome. Good luck to them both.

welshkid · 16-12-2007, 12:14

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Originally Posted by rocketqueen

I barely had time to try after the last song.. what with Rhyd's line only being open for 2 minutes

Am I the only one that does not understand this

All lines were opened, suspended, re-opened, and closed at the same time.

grimtales1 · 16-12-2007, 12:26

Leon got an extra ad break didnt he I thought?

pink sparkle · 16-12-2007, 12:35

I didn't manage to get through to Leon on the landline and tried hundreds of times, it isn't just Rhydians voters...

twingle · 16-12-2007, 12:57

Every series this happens - Pop Idol , X factor. i have heard it all before.

The lines are engaged because other people's votes are being recorded!! They would have had the same amount of lines each. Believe me they wouldn't dare rig it not after the recent phone line controversy.

I wish people would accept their favourite didn't win and also accept that all three last night will get something out of this

Stephxxx · 16-12-2007, 13:01

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Originally Posted by twingle

Every series this happens - Pop Idol , X factor. i have heard it all before.

The lines are engaged because other people's votes are being recorded!! They would have had the same amount of lines each. Believe me they wouldn't dare rig it not after the recent phone line controversy.

I wish people would accept their favourite didn't win and also accept that all three last night will get something out of this

oh how naive! we had phone line rigging before and it was proven they carried on doing it - hence the latest scandal. the only way to avoid vote rigging is not to have a vote - FACT

(oooh sorry went a bit Jeremy Kyle then

)

jomap · 16-12-2007, 13:02

I had no problems getting through via a mobile and landline for Rhydian. I voted 6 times, all at different times, also got through and voted once for same difference after someone said the lines were busy. Maybe it depended on which part of the country you were in? I am in London.

Jensensgal123 · 16-12-2007, 13:02

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Originally Posted by pink sparkle

I didn't manage to get through to Leon on the landline and tried hundreds of times, it isn't just Rhydians voters...

Yeah so did i and i couldnt either!

16-12-2007, 10:22	#1
Captainblonde Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 78	How is it that this result can be treated as accurate? I don't see how the result can be treated as "accurate", seeing as I (and others I have spoken to) attempted all night to vote for Rhydian - not even getting though once, so my vote that I was trying to give could not be counted. It's not that Rhydian didn't get the votes, its that no-one could get through to give their vote. How can it be said that Leon got more votes? What, in fact, he had were lines that were easier to get through on. Has this clip been forgotten?? This guy??! Seriously???! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWk3_gqx7-c I'm just kidding, but I am still totally in shock at the result. I didn't dislike the guy at all but the whole way through Rhydian was just in a completely different league. I have a horrible feeling that Leon will go down the Steve Brookstein route and it would be a shame for him as he seems like a nice guy. I know the judges kept commenting on how we don't have a Michael Buble-type singer in this country, but they seem to have very short memories ... Ray from last year? Surely this is what he was going for but no-one was interested and now the poor lad has been dropped. I adore swing music and would like to see Leon do well but time will tell. I hope Rhydian gets himself a good deal (but stays away from Cowell!!)

16-12-2007, 10:24	#2
One and Only Inactive Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in this thread Posts: 4,468	Good post. I couldn't register my vote either.

16-12-2007, 10:24	#3
x0x-gg4l-x0x Banned User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MANCHESTER Posts: 3,397	Leons rubbish didnt deserve to win, its quite embarrasing for britain really.

16-12-2007, 10:24	#4
rocketqueen Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Services: Dedicated tea-brewer and apple-peeler Posts: 6,930	That result was a damn joke, captain....

16-12-2007, 10:29	#7
ZipGypsy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Watching wind farms Posts: 21,981	Look, it was not just Rhydian's lines that were problematic. After SD went, I managed to vote only three times for Leon. I had engaged tones, and frequently, the automated voice 'there is a fault on this line'.....or just a blank nothing.

16-12-2007, 10:30	#8
Captainblonde Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 78	Another thing - when the judges were giving their final comments to Rhydian, did it not seem to you like they already knew the result? And this was a few minutes before lines closed. It just seemed like the things they were saying were almost goodbyes. It also looked to me like he sort of knew himself what they were getting at. I think I'll watch that bit again on the repeat later just to see if i'm right.

16-12-2007, 10:35	#11
grimtales1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. Albans, UK Posts: 16,495	Good post Captainblonde. Good luck to Leon (sorry for saying that again! ), he does seem like a nice (if nervous) person, I'm not really a fan of Michael Buble, but Rhydian was in a different league on the night IMO. I did get through a few times but a lot of times the network was busy and 7 times (?) I got through. I started late as I didnt know text voting was banned!

16-12-2007, 10:37	#12
lilmissmup Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 20	I voted 5 times but couldn't vote for Rhydian any more afterwards, got line was too busy lady.

16-12-2007, 10:38	#13
jen0607 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,143	I hope the appropriate watchdogs look into this...... I didn't vote for either, but if people couldn't get through, it might explain why an utter load of tosh won it!!!

16-12-2007, 10:44	#18
GoodIntentions Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 68	I'm glad I found this thread - I tried so hard to vote last night and couldn't get through. I tried up to the very last minute without success. I have nothing against Leon, I just wonder how many votes did Rhydian lose because of this. I honestly don't think the results reflect what would have been the true vote tally. I think Rhydian will do well despite the disappointing outcome. Good luck to them both.

16-12-2007, 12:26	#20
grimtales1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. Albans, UK Posts: 16,495	Leon got an extra ad break didnt he I thought?

16-12-2007, 12:35	#21
pink sparkle Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lloyd to win XF!! Services: X-JLS-X 'I'd wait forever and a day for you' X-JLS-X Posts: 5,440	I didn't manage to get through to Leon on the landline and tried hundreds of times, it isn't just Rhydians voters...

16-12-2007, 12:57	#22
twingle Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,149	Every series this happens - Pop Idol , X factor. i have heard it all before. The lines are engaged because other people's votes are being recorded!! They would have had the same amount of lines each. Believe me they wouldn't dare rig it not after the recent phone line controversy. I wish people would accept their favourite didn't win and also accept that all three last night will get something out of this

16-12-2007, 13:02	#24
jomap Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 103	I had no problems getting through via a mobile and landline for Rhydian. I voted 6 times, all at different times, also got through and voted once for same difference after someone said the lines were busy. Maybe it depended on which part of the country you were in? I am in London.