X Factor US

Re: American Idol / X Factor US

poopjustice said:
A huge part of the American Idol audience is made up of hicks and red-neck types-- that's in part why country singers are so over-represented amongst the winners.

What 1 in 8???
 
Re: American Idol / X Factor US

X Factor USA

Simon Cowell
Katy Perry
Paula Abdul
Matthew Knowles

Looks quite strong. Cheryl might chosen instead of Katy depending on how well 3 Words does (and if KP even wants to do it) and Mary J Blige instead of Paula potentially, but I'm convinced Simon wants to bring Paula back.
 
Re: American Idol / X Factor US

RhythmNative said:
Fox have spent a lot of money retaining the 'option' on X Factor since it's UK debut. An option deal means another channel in the US can't commission the show - but due to Simon's non-competition American Idol contract (which means he can't feature in ANY other show long term in the US) Fox hasn't commissioned it either.

Simon won't re-sign his American Idol contract and Fox won't want to make that show without him. They will pick up X Factor and drop Idol. It's pretty much a given. Freemantle, who already make Idol (and who own the UK producers TalkbackThames) will make the show in the US. The only people losing out are 19.

I think they'll probably move Ryan Secrest over to X Factor, and I think the reason Paula Abdul has yet to join the panel on So You Think You Can Dance is because Simon has told her she has a new job when X Factor US starts.

Whilst everything you've written here will probably come to fruition, it's the question of success I think is most potent. There's a simplicity to American Idol which X-Factor (at least in its current form) completely shreds, finding joy in massive productions and cheesy pyrotechnics at almost every opportunity. They may collect all the right ingredients (honestly, who wouldn't want to see Mary J. Blige possibly sassing Simon Cowell?) - but I wonder if the end product will be as appetizing as the ingredients.
 
Re: American Idol / X Factor US

RhythmNative said:
X Factor USA

Simon Cowell
Katy Perry
Paula Abdul
Matthew Knowles

Looks quite strong. Cheryl might chosen instead of Katy depending on how well 3 Words does (and if KP even wants to do it) and Mary J Blige instead of Paula potentially, but I'm convinced Simon wants to bring Paula back.

Where did you read/hear/see this?
 
Re: American Idol / X Factor US

Probably. No one like Matthew Knowles--and not even in a 'love to hate' way like with Simon. He's just outright destestable.
 
Re: American Idol / X Factor US

I.M.A. Fever said:
No one like Matthew Knowles--and not even in a 'love to hate' way like with Simon. He's just outright destestable.

He doesn't have the most reputable past when it comes to dealing with young girls, but I think as more time has passed and Beyonce has grown up to be one of the kindest people in Hollywood, Matthew's reputation has benefited as well. He clearly did something right.
 
Re: American Idol / X Factor US

I did make it up - just for fun. But I think it's a good guess!

They will need (and should) have a black panelist and I think having someone with a background in artist management is a nice contrast to the performers and A&R guy on the panel. Matthew has also worked predominantly with the Sony group.

He'd kind of be the Louis of the panel. Not there to be liked.
 
Re: American Idol / X Factor US

RhythmNative said:
He'd kind of be the Louis of the panel. Not there to be liked.

I'd argue he's become more likable over time though; if they wanted someone relatively unlikable in the way Louis is, I'd pick Joe Simpson.
 
Re: American Idol / X Factor US

RhythmNative said:
Simon Cowell
SHARON OSBOURNE
Paula Abdul
Matthew Knowles

Please?

Katy Perry's only been around 5 minutes and isn't as likely to get drunk and crash into a door or try and cup one of the contestant's balls.
 

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Re: American Idol / X Factor US

I don't know how Matthew Knowles getting a divorce would come into the equation, but I wanted to mention it anyway.
 
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Re: American Idol / X Factor US

RhythmNative said:
1. Sharon is already on America's Got Talent.
2. Sharon is a dickhead.

3. Sharon is HATE
 
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Re: American Idol / X Factor US

RhythmNative said:
X Factor USA

Simon Cowell
Katy Perry
Paula Abdul
Matthew Knowles

Looks quite strong. Cheryl might chosen instead of Katy depending on how well 3 Words does (and if KP even wants to do it) and Mary J Blige instead of Paula potentially, but I'm convinced Simon wants to bring Paula back.


X Factor USA

Simon Cowell
Kelly Rowland
Paula Abdul
Matthew Knowles

AND for the first episode have Latanya and Letosha audition!
 
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Re: American Idol / X Factor US

Tribal Spaceman said:
RhythmNative said:
Simon Cowell
SHARON OSBOURNE
Paula Abdul
Matthew Knowles

Please?

Katy Perry's only been around 5 minutes and isn't as likely to get drunk and crash into a door or try and cup one of the contestant's balls.

I wouldn't be too sure about that.

It's weird, I used to adore Sharon. I always said if my mum wasn't my mum, I'd want her to be my mum instead if you see what I mean...? But ever since the Dannii debacle on X Factor she's gone right down in my estimation. I really don't like her anymore.
 
Re: American Idol / X Factor US

What about Britney? But wait! Before you all roll your eyes collectively, if you think about it, she'll probably be finishing up any promotion for the seventh album, might be looking for a schedule change, is in good graces with the public, definitely has the 'x-factor', and Simon knows she's ratings gold, even if it were just for the first season, Britney could be an awesome judge.
 

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