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Simon and Paula
« on: May 11, 2011, 08:36:54 am »
Simon and Paula are back together again on a new show comming called the X Factor, what do you think.  Will this show take the place of American Idol?

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Re: Simon and Paula
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2011, 08:43:01 am »
I don't think it will replace "Idol", but it will generate lots of interest as a new entity.  I do think, however, that "Idol" will continue to lose viewers simply because it's been on the air for so long and viewers typically want something fresh and new after such a long time.

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Re: Simon and Paula
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2011, 08:58:31 am »
While both are singing competitions, The X Factor differs from Idol in that it allows group participants, and has no upper age limit.  If you're 65 and are an undiscovered talent, you can win X Factor.  The judging process will also be different, if I remember.

This show isn't going to replace Idol.  Despite a ratings erosion, Idol is still the number one program on network television.  It's not going anywhere in the immediate future.  The X Factor is just FOX's way of trying to replicate Idol-like ratings in the fall when it isn't on.  If it can come close, and Idol stays ratings-wise about where it is now, next season FOX will run away as the number one overall network for the 2011-2012 TV season in overall ratings.  FOX is already number one, but they might put one heck of a distance between themselves and number two CBS. 

I think X will be a relatively big hit.  America just can't seem to get enough of these singing competitions.  Just look how well The Voice is doing on NBC. 

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