Who won ‘The X Factor’?
THE X FACTOR: Finale: Melanie Amaro performs on THE X FACTOR Dec. 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. THE X FACTOR Finale airs Wed., Dec. 21 and Thurs., Dec. 22 on FOX. CR: Ray Mickshaw / FOX.
Loading ...So season one of “X Factor” is over and we will never have to watch robo-host again!
Early favorite Melanie Amaro upped the Mariah quotient to the very end and won the $5 million. (Oh, and that pesky Pepsi commercial!)
She kneeled in prayer and was attacked by her friends and family as robo-host tried to get her to say something. He failed miserably.
“She will represent this country. She is a star,” Simon said instead.
After she sang “Listen,” robo-host finally got her to croak out a few words. “God is good!” she said. “This is something I wanted all my life!”
Amaro beat out Josh Krajcik, the wonderfully sweet rocker who growled his way to runner-up status. Third place was Chris Rene, the rap singer who recently got out of rehab.
The votes matched the polls, including the one here, which had Amaro winning, Josh second, Chris third.
“We’ll be back next year,” Robo-host said. Well, the show will be back.
Ratings for Wednesday’s night show were underwhelming, considering it’s the final week. The show drew 11.1 million viewers, below the season average and the 3.3 18-49 rating was worse than last week’s 3.4. I expect the final won’t do too much better.
Clearly, this show didn’t quite have the “X Factor.” It needs to look itself in the mirror and fix things for season two.
THE X FACTOR: Finale: Josh Krajcik performs on THE X FACTOR Dec. 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. THE X FACTOR Finale airs Wed., Dec. 21 and Thurs., Dec. 22 on FOX. CR: Ray Mickshaw / FOX.
“The X Factor” tried to outdo “Idol” by attempting to be hipper and sleeker with “bigger” stakes. Instead, I personally found the show frenetic, annoying and soul-less. It made me truly appreciate the charms of “American Idol” and “The Voice.” And we’ve learned that Simon Cowell isn’t all that when placed in charge, especially in terms of picking hosts and judges.
And somehow, Paula Abdul rose above the crud around her and came out as the relative voice of reason. You know this is Alice in Wonderland when I write something like that.
Now will Melanie Amaro create hit records and sell out arenas? I’m not so sure. But you know Simon is going to work his darndest to try to make it happen.
We also learned tonight that if Rachel Crow doesn’t get a Disney sitcom, she could host “The X Factor” next year!
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Harriett
December 22nd, 2011
6:52 pm
I am going to keep checking the blog via my iPhone for updates. I have company and will have the tv tuned to sports.
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JTesla
December 22nd, 2011
7:21 pm
“this show needs to look itself in the mirror and fix things for season two”
Yes, lots of things, but I doubt that they understand what the problems are. They will simply offer some cosmetic changed like obtaining a real host and a judge swap, but those changes will not help.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
7:28 pm
It needs so much work is it worth saving.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
7:44 pm
I don’t think it needs a complete make-over.
1) A new host. Nothing against the British but I’d hire an American.
2) Stop the bickering between the judges.
3) Save the big production numbers until the final.
4) Stop the background stories after the auditions.
5) Let fans vote out 1 from each group when the top 16 are announced.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
7:53 pm
Dang, you guys are already on line.
And here I was thinking I’m checking in early.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
7:54 pm
Anybody think an upset is going to occur? Is this going to be a Thriller in Manilla…ok bad comparison.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
7:56 pm
In addition to the winner and 2nd place finisher on Idol, there are sometimes 2 or three more that are able to hold some type of prominence, or make a decent living in the music and/or entertainment business, at least for a while.
Who do we see, if that example works here, that is not in the top 3 right now — that are on their way to success??
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
7:58 pm
From what I see, Chris has little to no chance of winning. Otherwise, don’t know.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:00 pm
Hi!
I am not excited.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:03 pm
I think Melanie wins. If it’s Josh it’ll be a slight upset, if Chris wins it will prove that youngsters control the vote.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
8:04 pm
It’s ok, I’ll be excited for you.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:05 pm
Mercedes, kick off your shoes grab some ice cream and just remember you could be out in this weather shopping! Enjoy the little things and bear the show.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:05 pm
The female judges should have co-ordinated their outfits… either crazy color, like Paula’s or shimmery like Nicolette’s
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
8:05 pm
From our brief poll, Melanie won but that does not include the young vote.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:06 pm
Well we can spare ourselves watching, I understand Simon was on Entertainment Tonight with Melanie, declaring her the winner with 44% of the total vote.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:06 pm
Ok, I’m pumped for now…
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:07 pm
and little Rap-po still can’t sing…
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:08 pm
OK, so it was kinda exciting to see the also-rans!
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:08 pm
And I guess we should cherish this last look at Roboto!
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
8:10 pm
Not since passing my last kidney stone have I looked forward to something so much as this X Factor television program big finale.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:10 pm
Josh’s baby-spit colored jacket screams LOSER
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:11 pm
I hate to admit it but I have a crush on Paula! There I said it! Yeah she’s dingy but….
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:11 pm
I loved WE BOUGHT A ZOO!
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:15 pm
LA sez they are all stars in his book, but I doubt that means his pocketbook. In the business, if you’re not selling big numbers of singles, albums and concert tickets, you’re dropped from the label. Don’t make much difference how much they loved you 6 months ago.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:15 pm
Christmas songs? I like it!
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
8:16 pm
Ok Mercedes, you are not supposed to be excited. It’s not in your contract.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:16 pm
@Mo ~ I’m excited blogging with you guys as those at a sports bar watching the game. Yay for virtual blogging…
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:18 pm
I liked Melanies performance on that song. Especially since she said all she wanted was me.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:19 pm
@Jubie ~ you think we can spare ourselves watching with Simon predicting Melanie has 44% of the vote…ummmm, NOT!
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:19 pm
Princess/goddess/warrior??
Harriett
December 22nd, 2011
8:20 pm
I feel like I am at a sports bar. Drinking my vodka and watching football with company, while sneaking a post in from time to time
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:22 pm
How come Mel is the only one in her immediate, American-living family, to speak British Virgin Island-ese?
Mo Schriebman
December 22nd, 2011
8:22 pm
Pitchy we can not watch sports programs here because my wife is sitting on the remote and it is not worth the risk.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:25 pm
@Harriett – Exactly. I have my wine, stretched out on the couch, not having to worry about DUI, but having a freaking blast with virtual company….PRICELESS.
Sorry, Mo. When I was married, I too controlled the remote.
I know that’s a 
for many men. He did watch sports, dang, he’s a man.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:26 pm
It would be a point of interest to see what that 5 million dollar contract holds in terms of stipulations, expenses and consultation fees.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:27 pm
Ummm….yeah, let’s sway back and forth…well, he is singing.
Squishy
December 22nd, 2011
8:27 pm
if Chris Rene could have delivered like this all season, I might feel better about his prospects… if he could lose that rap edge, he could be a decent crooner, maybe?
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:28 pm
Nobody had a Santa hat for Rene?
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:29 pm
No, Squishy, no, to 8:27.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:30 pm
Maybe I should write my Christmas cards?
Squishy
December 22nd, 2011
8:30 pm
maybe you’re right, Mercedes – it must just be the hat…
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:30 pm
Since I am a layman, I like the education from Paula…he “stylized” the song….that’s what he did. Must remember that word (lol).
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:30 pm
So here’s Chris – at least the stage lighting is nice and appropriate this time.
Nicole says he is a star Paula says he’s the most original and a star on that stage — Simon sez he is an inspiration to many — La says he can change the world.
Harriett
December 22nd, 2011
8:31 pm
Mo, that’s a great idea! If I can get the remote…
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:31 pm
Chris should have rapped Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer!
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:31 pm
Pitchy I don’t want Melanie to win.
Squishy
December 22nd, 2011
8:32 pm
Zoltan – I gotta remember that name for Season 2…
So long Squishy. Hello Zoltan!
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
8:34 pm
I’m running about 30 mins. behind but I am enjoying the comments. Catching up soon.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:36 pm
I hope Josh sings Silent Night.
Harriett
December 22nd, 2011
8:37 pm
Seth, thanks for the running commentary. It helps since I can’t watch at the moment.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:37 pm
It’s a 2-hour show Lil Red.
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
8:38 pm
Every time my wife shifts in her seat the television channel changes so we are behind as well.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:38 pm
The kid in the Idol commercial must be the one who beat Scotty McCreery in the talent show that Rodney was talking about.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:38 pm
Steven Tyler just made a comment to an auditioner on the AI commercial spot. Surprisingly, he said “that’s beautiful”.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:40 pm
My dogs get on the couch and step on the remote.
Squishy
December 22nd, 2011
8:40 pm
everytime Josh performs, I have a craving for Willy’s Burrito in a Bowl… strange…
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:40 pm
All the judges are chameleons, changing every other sip of their drink.
This is a good song for Josh. The inflections of the voice for the songs he sings is what has kept him here. He’s showcased himself from day one and that’s 83% of the XFactor.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:41 pm
I’m full of questions tonight – is that a mermaid in the globe behind Josh?
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:42 pm
See, Simon writing Josh off.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:42 pm
Crowd really into Josh’s powerful version of his Christmas song. Paula says she loves him.
Simon sez he has been a brilliant contestant.
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
8:43 pm
If anyone asks I want a snow globe for Christmas.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:43 pm
Well Pitchy nothing is at stake anymore. I do wish the judges would have acted this way all season.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:44 pm
Jubie, I don’t want Melanie to win either. Josh is getting off that burritto line!!!!
Wait, Simon just said “Josh, you’re going to sell a lot of records, I just feel it.” If you guys have listened to him over the years when he makes a statement like that, the person has been voted off.
Who thinks the judges already know the %tage of votes toward all 3 contestants?
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:44 pm
BTW, Scotty McCreery won Best New Artist of the Year at American Music Awards this month.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:45 pm
Is it me because I now want Josh to win, but his “look back” was highlighted with more motion???
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:45 pm
That is what I mean Pitchy. He was dismissing Josh.
Merlek3
December 22nd, 2011
8:46 pm
I liked both Mel and Josh. Mel was better, but Josh sang my favorite song. To me a tie, only because of song choices.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:46 pm
Yes, the judges know. So when Simon was on ET saying Mel is the winner I think he meant it. He was paid by ET for the info,.. IMO
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:46 pm
Pitchy I think Simon said that because he’s already signed him and its wishful thinking.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:47 pm
I’ve completed turned a 360 for Josh. I want him to win.
@Jubie, I see now.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:48 pm
They don’t all come with live mermaids, Mo.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:49 pm
Nothing we can do now. I voted until my shoulders hurt.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:49 pm
Perhaps its me, but the press on nails cracks me up considering the rung on the ladder I THOUGHT Nicole may have thought she was on.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:49 pm
I think the 2 who don’t win tonight will both have some type of contract & promo.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
8:50 pm
Can only turn 180 cause 360 would bring you all the way back. But ok!
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
8:50 pm
I’m almost caught up with “X Factor.” Not that first hour is all that important in the grand scheme of things…
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:51 pm
If Melanie wins, the whole show has a scripted storyline, from Simon’s dissing her, then going to Florida with his changed mind, etc.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:51 pm
How come his hair stylist did not see that lick on the corner of his head???
Never thought this kid could sing, but this is the very first time I’ve actually heard him SING.
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
8:51 pm
One of those electric foot massagers will do.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:52 pm
Yeah,yeah, yeah-ah, how do you like Bieber?
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:52 pm
How many yeahs has the Beiber added to the song?
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:53 pm
I’m am truly enjoying Justin’s performance….best I’ve seen of him.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:53 pm
Bieber has some Rene moves
Nutmeg
December 22nd, 2011
8:53 pm
Okay, so I’m way behind. Melanie’s opening “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a little dull to my ears, but I’m not a fan of giant power ballads. And that dress does not do her favors when she is seated.
Stellar vocal, though. On pitch throughout. LA was right (that beautiful voice you have is the best gift a song can ever get).
After her performance–I expected that her family didn’t have the accent based on previous comments, but it’s strong–especially in her brothers, her grandmother (whom she apparently spent a lot of time with), etc. And I was ready to shoot Jones on my TV if he was his usual self, but fortunately, he handled her tears with something approaching gracious professionalism. Huh.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
8:54 pm
I’d rather hear Dexter than Bieber…well almost!
Nutmeg
December 22nd, 2011
8:55 pm
I’m not disliking Chris Rene’s Christmas song. That’s odd.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
8:55 pm
Yeah, good so far. I’m just at Melanie too.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:55 pm
@DanJ, can’t talk about how many “yeah, yeah…” he has in his song w/o talking about all of Chris Renee’s “umms, yeah, ahh, yeah..
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:55 pm
You Yeah, yeah, yeah when you forget the lines. LOL
Squishy
December 22nd, 2011
8:56 pm
can anyone explain why the judges are standing throughout this god-awful performance?
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:56 pm
Don’t know about you guys, but this show is DAMN GOOD TONIGHT!!!!
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
8:56 pm
Whoever wished for Josh to sing “Silent Night” – seems all all the CHRISTMAS songs are secular here.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:56 pm
Mercedes i suppose the show was a setup for Melanie from the getgo?
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
8:57 pm
My Goodness is right, WTH is the budget for all that confetti???
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
8:58 pm
Justin is doing a lot of huggin’ with Drew, singin’ Santa Clause is comin” to town.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
8:58 pm
Embarassing poor Drew.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
8:58 pm
So, are we not making comments on who is gone or have they not made it that far yet?
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:01 pm
Nothing revealed yet on who is leaving Red.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:01 pm
Thanks. Robo Host said when we come back and it didn’t happen.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:02 pm
Mercedes, I wanted Silent Night. Josh was still good though. Pitchy you’re right Chris has to many yeahs and uuhs.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:02 pm
Where is Deirdre
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:02 pm
@Jubie, saying she got 44% of the vote doesn’t mean she’s the winner to me. You don’t think someone “may” have gotten 45%?
@DanJ, I really think Simon said that he’ll sell more records more as a boost of confidence, not that he signed him.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:02 pm
Elimination drama or winner declared — should be next.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:02 pm
Little Drew’s dream came true.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:03 pm
No, the other 45 would have been split between Chris and Josh.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:05 pm
3rd place announcment coming up – goodbye to Chris.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:05 pm
Sorry, 56.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:05 pm
@Jubie, when it comes to Chris, his yeahs, umm, aahs has nothing to do with him forgetting the words!
OH NO, who’s surprised???
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:05 pm
If it’s a 2 hr show, Seth, ought to be elim drama next.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:07 pm
No surprise on Chris finishing 3rd. Say what you will the best 2 are in the final! Kudos to XFactor for that!
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
9:07 pm
And the judges are eliminated when?
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:08 pm
That was funny, Nicole told Robohost no that he couldn’t come to her Christmas.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:08 pm
There is justice!
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:09 pm
Melanie has won. I don’t even want to watch. But I cant stop.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:09 pm
But Roboto had to explain three times what he meant. Nicolette is dim.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:09 pm
Thanks voting fans for a great competition.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:09 pm
No surprise that Chris was elim’d first – not even much drama delay in that one. Mr. Jones said it right-off.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:10 pm
It’s Simon’s show, so of course his mentee wins.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:10 pm
The British Broag got to her.
Harriett
December 22nd, 2011
9:11 pm
Deirdre has her grandson this week–not to mention his mom and dad. She is recording
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:12 pm
@Jubie – of course the other %tage would be split…I was kidding.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:13 pm
“It’s mayhem at the moment,” Robo-host said. Really?
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:13 pm
Rachel is already a great host. Hire her now!
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:14 pm
They made them all cry. Awwww!!
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:15 pm
Wow – Racheal does a great job as a host – Mr. Jones is threatened – Leonna Lewis won the UK X-Factor, 3 or 4 years ago?
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:15 pm
Loving this….
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:16 pm
Now, that’s an ANTHEM…Chris’ has nothing on this Anthem!!!!!
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:16 pm
“I’m going to steal your job,” Rachel Crow to Robo-host. She did about 10,000 percent better introducing Leona Lewis. Yup, let’s give her the job!
Squishy
December 22nd, 2011
9:17 pm
I thought the guy that took his clothes off during the initial audition was pretty shocking…
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:17 pm
Didn’t we hear something about Rachel being hired already by Disney?
Harriett
December 22nd, 2011
9:17 pm
Ok, my company is leaving and I am going live
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:17 pm
It’s Stevie!!!
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:17 pm
Beautiful…
Sorry I keep posting my emotions…
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:18 pm
Squishy, they said that actually he had his boxers on but they made it seem like he was au natural.
Squishy
December 22nd, 2011
9:20 pm
oh – well then that isn’t very shocking…
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:20 pm
LA is as robotic as Robo-Host. Had to laugh as no one jumped on his band wagon…they were in there own element not caring to listen to one of the moguls of music. Had to laugh.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:20 pm
Pardon my ignorance, but who is that weak-voiced woman singing?
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:20 pm
Fast forwarded Justin to Drew, enough is enough.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:20 pm
Well the only thing that keeps me watching is the small chance i might see Simon CRUSHED.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:22 pm
Rachel a natural as a host
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:22 pm
Like the show (mostly) just not Justin. I’m too old.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:22 pm
Jubie, true words spoken at 9:20… me too
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:23 pm
@Lil Red, yes, the fans definitely helped make this a very good finale. This is 100X better than sitting at a sports bar watching the final quarter.
We are all home relaxing, well I’d like to think most of us. 
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:23 pm
I liked L.A. Reid at first but after awhile, I just felt he was pompous and self-important.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:24 pm
Mercedes you’re not the only one in ignorance here.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:26 pm
@Pitchy ———”LA is as robotic as Robo-Host.”
That is true, and another annoyance we have to deal with in order to watch the show. But then, it’s better than watching some of the other junk on t.v.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:26 pm
Rodney, I think LA Reid’s ego is bigger than Simon
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:26 pm
Caught up with 3rd place. Saw Simon blow out his breath. Do they really know ahead?
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:27 pm
Paula is the only judge whose ego is not in the way.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:29 pm
Might as well hit the mute button since they’re bleeping so much of the song.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:29 pm
Is my TV the only one messing up on .50 performance?
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:30 pm
I don’t think we’d ever see 50 Cent like this on “Idol.”
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:30 pm
Rachel is so cute!!! I know you said this but she is so natural. What a good kid.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:31 pm
Nasty.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:31 pm
Is that Gloria’s (BasketBall Wives) husband in the background on the left of the screen in leather jacket, white tee and jeans??? Forgot what team he plays for.
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
9:31 pm
Such a fit my grandmother would have if she could see what those girls are doing on the furniture. Fortunately for everyone she is dead.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:32 pm
Sound on the t.v. here is cutting-out, but that’s no problem with this hip-hopper performance, all sounds the same. Can see the leg-spreads and simulated pawing by the cast of dancers though, a real good family skit.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:32 pm
Still loving this…sorry, but I’m a very fast typist (about 115 words a min.).
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:32 pm
Not Rachel. That Performance.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:32 pm
Time flies. “In Da Club” is nearly nine years old.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:32 pm
Which means Astro was in pre-school.
Squishy
December 22nd, 2011
9:33 pm
Horrible.
The LA Lakers, huh? Yeah, they have some free time on their hands…
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:34 pm
@DanJ, I told my child that Rachel is a natural…hosting is all about inflections of the voice and body language. She was great. No stuttering wondering how to read the teleprompter.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:34 pm
Sound keeps disappearing… is 50 cent’s language being censored?
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:34 pm
Sorry Jubie my comments are out of order. But I get to skip 50 cent.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:37 pm
Pitchy, I’m serious Rachel was great. I say give her a chance to host if she wants it. She is a smart little cookie!
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:37 pm
Shouldn’t Astro be kept away from those ho-looking dancers? And that’s not a good Ho as in Rodney…
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:38 pm
@Jubie, you’re right. Paula is the only judge that has shined throughout this laser popping eye show of a show. She can be trustworthy on TV (lolol).
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:39 pm
Except for Josh and Melanie singing, Rachel’s intro was the best performance of the night. That girl has a bright fitire in showbusiness – and she doesn’t have to sing either.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:39 pm
Which did you feel better about: the Simon vs. L.A. smackdown clips or the Nicole vs. Paula cry-down?
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:39 pm
That should be “future”
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:40 pm
That’s alright REd. Just didn’t want anyone to think I was calling Rachel Nasty. LOL
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:40 pm
Don’t know about you guys, but I have a 17 year old, I like Pit Bull.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
9:40 pm
Smackdown, Rodney.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:40 pm
Simon vs. LA, Rodney.
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
9:40 pm
Forget the snow globe I want the June Taylor Dancers if anyone should ask.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:41 pm
I don’t think there are enough lights on this performance of Pitbull and Ne-Yo. MORE cow bell!
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:42 pm
I hope folks who have epilepsy avoid this show because the lights are insane…
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:42 pm
I liked the Paula-Nicole crydown better. And robohost sticking a mike in Nicole’s face saying anything to add?
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:43 pm
@Pitchy which one is pit bull the bald guy or the dude wearing purple jacket
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:43 pm
Marcus fit right in.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:43 pm
Josh’s daughter is a big girl now.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:44 pm
@Rodney Ho, glad you’re a host that’s on with your audience and comment. Excellent Job!
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:44 pm
Rodney those lights could set off a migraine also.
tiptoe
December 22nd, 2011
9:45 pm
Pitbull seems to have a cold with his rougher than usual voice. At least is wasn’t muted half the time
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:45 pm
@Rodney – I say the cry-downs, I get no enjoyment of watching LA do his comments, whether painted good or bad.
Kip lake
December 22nd, 2011
9:45 pm
One more rapper tonight and I’m out of Xfactor forever! Simon has done new things with this show – taken TV to new lows – R. Kelly, .50, obscenity, over the top sensual dancing. Anyone under 21 should be banned from participating to shield them from this filth.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:47 pm
I can see Josh is a better Pepsi commercial.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:48 pm
I agree with you Kip.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:48 pm
Steven Tyler seems wholesome in comparison, eh?
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:48 pm
I think the girls were on the floor looking for quarters.
Harriett
December 22nd, 2011
9:48 pm
Mo, they are probably fairly long in the tooth
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:48 pm
Josh & Melanie are better together as a duet than the last 2 acts of 5 cents/Pit; in my opinion
KupKake
December 22nd, 2011
9:49 pm
Guess old age is setting in but this whole season has been underwhelming.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:49 pm
Yeah they could both win, go on as a duet and split the 5 million. Good idea.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
9:50 pm
Quite a difference there in that Weight Watchers commercial with Jennifer Hudson.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:51 pm
They are better together Seth.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:51 pm
Idol starts Jan 18!!
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:52 pm
I caught up. Let’s go.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:52 pm
Pit Btt is the bald-headed gy. Is voice is on many rap records…jst like Snoop Dogg.
My “’s” are stck.
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:53 pm
Boooo.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:53 pm
Melanie won!
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:53 pm
Meant my 20th letter is stck.
I KNEW IT, NO, I DIDN’T….STILL GOOD
Jubie
December 22nd, 2011
9:53 pm
Night everybody.
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:53 pm
This is it, and the winner is —–Melanie
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
9:54 pm
Wow! I thought Josh might pull it out.
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
9:54 pm
At this stage teeth are not all that important.
tiptoe
December 22nd, 2011
9:55 pm
Please, please, please, get someone else to host next time!
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:55 pm
@Jublie, you were right.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:56 pm
Robo host is wild.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
9:56 pm
I have to sit up and truly listen and give this song my attention….QUIET EVERYONE!!!!
tiptoe
December 22nd, 2011
9:57 pm
Robohost couldn’t host our local Miss Pride pagent
KupKake
December 22nd, 2011
9:57 pm
Have we all been conned? Do you think Simon stage the whole season? just wondering’
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
9:58 pm
If he did, he is really good. And can they move with all of the confetti and stuff?
Seth T.
December 22nd, 2011
9:59 pm
Good night and sleep tight – no surprises tonght.
DanJ
December 22nd, 2011
10:00 pm
I don’t think Melanie knew she won before hand! If she did she should be an actress.
Lil Red
December 22nd, 2011
10:01 pm
Great season folks. See you in 2012 with American Idol. Thanks, RoHo.
Deirdre
December 22nd, 2011
10:04 pm
Congrats to Melanie. Yawn.
Nutmeg
December 22nd, 2011
10:05 pm
Meh. Well, that was a big ol’ season of boring punctuated by strong discomfort from poor hosting and judge sniping.
Some good talent, though. I especially like Drew, Rachel, and Josh. I wish Melanie well, and I’m sure she’ll be successful.
That host shouldn’t just be removed from hosting. There needs to be some kind of additional penalty.
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
10:05 pm
Now I can call my brother-in-law the lawyer.
Nutmeg
December 22nd, 2011
10:07 pm
My husband thinks we should be able to bring Steve up on FCC charges for just generally being awful.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
10:08 pm
KupKake, yes. I think the whole season was scripted beforehand, with Melanie starring in a Cinderella story. And since the judhges are not that good actors it would explain why the show felt so artificial. I do feel conned.
Rodney Ho
December 22nd, 2011
10:09 pm
Robo-host shouldn’t even be allowed to have his own Facebook page.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
10:11 pm
At least I had you guys to vent to and with!
Harriett
December 22nd, 2011
10:13 pm
Good luck with that Mo. You were the most entertaining thing of all tonight, June Taylor dancers notwithstanding. Good night and so glad this is finally over. C’mon Jan 18
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
10:16 pm
A break the host should get because he was put there not to upstage that Simon Cowell like theguy on the American Idol talent show program I forget his name.
G
December 22nd, 2011
10:21 pm
Not a surprise at all, but kudos to Melanie. I voted for her all season (along with a few others of course). The best contestant won tonight. America got it right for XF.
Mo Schreibman
December 22nd, 2011
10:23 pm
My wife finally got off the remote so I am going to change the television channel. Goodnight to everyone.
G
December 22nd, 2011
10:24 pm
Now off to American Country Idol. yeeeehaaaawww!!!!
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
10:29 pm
@Lil Red, your 10:58 was on point.
@Seth T, you are on right too…no surprise.
Mercedes S.
December 22nd, 2011
10:35 pm
Time traveller Pitchy – at 10:29 you write “Li’l Red, your 10:58 was on point”.
Pitchy
December 22nd, 2011
11:07 pm
Yes, I’m a time traveler who types fast with typos along the way.
Branch Loveless
December 22nd, 2011
11:21 pm
Congrats to Melanie; oh-so-close for my favorite Josh. Oh well, the curse continues. My fave has NEVER won in any singing competition yet. I’ll have to be happy with another runner-up. I will be purchasing my fellow buckeye’s cd whenever it drops, though!
NH
December 22nd, 2011
11:21 pm
To all the bloggers who said Melanie was……..booooooooooring, Can you say 5mil reeeeeeeeeeal sloooooooooow. I don’t drink colas but I might just buy a six pack of pepsi
Pen
December 22nd, 2011
11:46 pm
I thought about watching X-Factor, but then it dawned on me that although I love American Idol, I loathed Simon and did not miss Paula either. AI was MUCH better without the two of them, so WHY would I want to regress? I got the impression that they were looking for a slicker, hipper, whole package type of person and I was a bit shocked to see the looks of the finalists. I’ve not heard either of them sing, but certainly they weren’t exactly turning my head with their looks, image or poise.
I feel like I missed out…not.
Trae
December 22nd, 2011
11:53 pm
God Rodney could you be a little more critical and biased in your opinion of the show???? I was just looking to see who actually won the competition and scrolled on this garbage you wrote.
Lola
December 22nd, 2011
11:59 pm
I must be in the minority, because I personally feel that the X-Factor blows American Idol out of the water!!!
NH
December 23rd, 2011
12:01 am
I’m with ya Lola
Lola
December 23rd, 2011
12:03 am
Pen, let’s not foget this is a singing competition, not a beauty contest…it’s about the voice!!
Lola
December 23rd, 2011
12:06 am
I love reading all of your comments, even if I don’t agree with some of them… You guys are a kick!! By the way, I am so glad that Melanie won, she truly deserves it.
Lola
December 23rd, 2011
12:20 am
My favorite comment blog of the night was from DanJ…Grandma Got Ran Over By a Reindeer!!!! Hilarious…
MyPatootie
December 23rd, 2011
12:36 am
Having not watched the show, due to the fact it was all about the judges and too much of a reality show, I check in tonight just to see who had won. I had checked in a few times before to try and catch Rachel Crowe, but when she lost, dropped it entirely. Tonight was a joke. Apparently there were lots and lots of Hispanics watching, if nobody else. The winner has talent? Are you kidding me? I predict she will flop except with the Latin community but from what I saw Josh(who impressed me) will make it big and sell lots of CDs. Thank goodness, American Idol starts back up in January. X Factor and The Voice are nothing more than cheap pretenders!
Lola
December 23rd, 2011
12:43 am
Goodnight all, I hope that you all have a nice restful evening, and a wonderful holiday season. God Bless!!!
Fred
December 23rd, 2011
1:14 am
Melanie did an awesome job, and she deserved to win. Congrats to her, I didn’t think Josh or Chris
could even come close to her. As for as what show is better X-Factor, or American Idiol it would be X-Factor hands down. Just take a look at the last 2 or 3 winners on American Idiol, and you decide. Last year winner Scotty could not fill a high school gym if he tried.
For once america got it right, and chose the better singer. I’m so proud of Melanie for what she
accomplished, and hope she goes on to make millions more.
DanJ, I wished that Josh would have just been silent the hole night, and not sang anything. I’m so glad that I don’t have to see him in a pepsi commercial.
Fred
December 23rd, 2011
1:19 am
Josh, it’s back to making burritoes. Don’t quit your day job.
Emily
December 23rd, 2011
4:12 am
What?! Chris totally should have won!!!
Emily
December 23rd, 2011
4:14 am
Chris was the best!!
Emily
December 23rd, 2011
4:20 am
I feel so bad for chris!! He was my favorite guy
The entire X-factor!!!
Fred
December 23rd, 2011
5:32 am
Emily, you had the right to vote for who you liked, but I strongly disagree with you. Chris nor Josh
should not have made it that for. It was based on the best singer, that’s why Melanie won. It’s not based on someone beating a drug addiction, but I will say one thing he was a much better performer than Josh. To be honest I think that it should have came down to Melanie, and Rachel as the final two with Melanie winning it all. Rachel was a much better singer at a young age than both Josh and Chris, and I think that she will go on to have a better than both of them.
Fred
December 23rd, 2011
5:35 am
I meant to say a better career than both of them. Sorry for the typo.
itsme
December 23rd, 2011
5:58 am
I don’t mind at all that Melanie won, although I had hoped that Rachel of Josh would. However, I wonder if anyone else thinks that the whole thing with her getting booted then brought back by Simon seems a bit contrived.
Lurker
December 23rd, 2011
7:00 am
OMG, I hope this doesn’t flashback to Fantasia winning over Diana, or Ruben over clay, Melanie won, get over it.
Anf FYI, Xfactor is so much better than Idol.
X Maxster
December 23rd, 2011
7:06 am
Well I’m happy to see the ‘best’ singer won not like what happened on Idol where it was a popularity contest.
Cheryl H
December 23rd, 2011
7:23 am
All of the finalists have wonderful voices….Both Melanie and Josh stand singing. Chris is a true entertainer (and I don’t like rap, I’m more R&B) . Chris not only delivers a great performance by interacting with the audience but he writes much of his own music as well. His vocal range is so wide and he is the most versatile …..he can sing any type of music. You voted for the wrong choice America- hope we do better in the Presidential election!
Nutmeg
December 23rd, 2011
7:36 am
Hah–Rodney, love the comment that Robohost shouldn’t even have a Facebook page.
After this season, I am a certified The Voice fan. Idol isn’t awful, but there’s way too much America allowed in their voting… The X-Factor was *terrible*. I promised at the beginning of the season that I would give it a full season. MISTAKE. But The Voice really does it for me.
It’s not even the gimmick of the judges not seeing the contestants at first. That’s not it for me. What really *is* it is that the contestants on The Voice are really *good*, seasoned pros who for one reason or another haven’t yet caught a break. Turns out, I like it when that’s acknowledged and worked with. Another thing I like about The Voice: no kids. I don’t know their age restrictions (apparently no upper limit, at least), but I appreciate that The Voice doesn’t exploit kids who aren’t emotionally ready for this, lack the seasoning of the semi-pro circuit, and skew the perceptions of viewers with adorableness. Stacy Francis possibly and certainly Leroy Bell would’ve been good contenders for The Voice.
X-Factor was a mix of Idol and The Voice–”discovered” talent and second chancers. Problem with X-Factor was the production, the host, and the judges. Just awful, buckets of awful.
Oh, and the celebrity mentors being roughly equal also helps The Voice. Instead of a producer vs. a singer vs. a producer vs. a songwriter, etc.–it’s four performer judges with varied but all respectable careers. It puts them on equal footing, something *seriously* lacking in X-Factor. Simon this season really came off terribly: essentially a smug bully, especially in his dealings with Nicole. And Nicole was deeply annoying, with the way that every critique came back to her. The judging chemistry didn’t work.
Okay, I’m going to give Idol one more season. If it comes down to two country singers again, I’m outta there.
But I’m looking forward to The Voice!
I’m also wondering if the talent show that has the greatest focus on the music has been renewed: The Sing-Off. If you really love, love, love *music*, that’s the best of them all; the judges are knowledgeable and talk about the chord structures in arrangements, and of course, it’s all a capella. This year’s winners, Pentatonix, certainly do more amazing things with their voices than Melanie Amato, Scotty McCreary, and Javier Colon. But The Sing-Off had terrible ratings when picked up for a full season. This doesn’t surprise me. It’s a song for music nerds. If you haven’t had some kind of musical training, I don’t think The Sing-Off would really appeal.
Mercedes S.
December 23rd, 2011
7:37 am
Good Morning!
All you people who keep saying XF is so much better than Idol – please explain yourself!
Deirdre
December 23rd, 2011
7:37 am
Morning!
Rodney, this thread is not on the AI section of the blog.
Deirdre
December 23rd, 2011
7:42 am
I only saw bits and pieces of the show last night. Can’t really comment on production values although, if it followed the course it has been on for the season, the imagination boggles!
Again, I really don’t care who won. The show needs some serious adjusting to get my attention next season. I would think, after 9 years working in this country, that Simon would have figured out by now that American audiences and British audiences have slightly different sensibilities. Not saying that one is better than the other, just that they are a little different.
Highlander
December 23rd, 2011
7:42 am
Ummm, X Master, the person with the highest vote total wins. So how is that NOT a popularity contest? DOH!!!!
Highlander
December 23rd, 2011
7:54 am
Nutmeg, I enjoyed The Voice, too, but haven’t seen or heard much of Javier Colon since the show’s finale. He’s not exactly burning up the charts.
X-Factor was definitely a let down for me. I found myself not really worrying if I missed a performance show. I’m not going to say I won’t watch next season but I will probably pass on it if some MAJOR changes aren’t made.
Highlander
December 23rd, 2011
8:03 am
I’m also re-thinking my opinion of the whole judge-as-mentor thing. What we saw here was much, much, mucho more harping between the judges and far less real critique of performances. (Usually, even when a contestant had a weak showing, it was blamed on the mentor or the production.)
Oh, and to whoever posted that they believe Chris Rene had the strongest voice and widest (vocal) range in the competition – I’d like to try some of whatever it is that you’re on.
Deirdre
December 23rd, 2011
8:07 am
Here’s my take on the voting: If XF continues on the same path it is on now(unlimited voting using a number of devices) it will, if it gets popular enough, end up with the same problem Idol has. The winner will be whoever has fans capable of voting multiple times. The winner will be whoever has fans who will continue to vote over the entire voting window.
I don’t know about y’all but I have other things to do and will not waste the rest of my evening voting.
Just as Idol audiences managed to pick the right winner on it’s first try followed by subsequent seasons where arguments broke out that the wrong person won, XF will become a “popularity contest” in much the same way.
DC
December 23rd, 2011
8:32 am
Had a drinkiing game…every time Rodney post about the x-factor judge we took a shot…needless to say..everyone blacked out…
Mo Schreibman
December 23rd, 2011
8:40 am
This X Factor television program lacks that certain something that says Hello everyone look at me I am not wearing trousers like my Uncle Sy used to do every year on my fathers birthday when he entered the door. Not something you necessarily look forward to beforehand but you know it when it is not there. They did not get along so well but when Uncle Sy passed away my father stopped celebrating his birthday or we stopped going I can not remember which but nonetheless there is a lesson there I think.
RxDawg
December 23rd, 2011
9:00 am
Well the right person won in Melanie. She may be the best pure singer I’ve seen on any of these shows.
Nutmeg, I’m with ya about The Voice. I think it’s the best of the 3.
I also like a lot of things about X Factor over Idol. I like X Factor’s voting system more. I like that it somewhat puts a little power into the judge’s hands. I like that they give us special effects, lights, and dancing. Some of you refer to this as “over producing”. Bah, whatever I think it’s entertaining. Sometimes it doesn’t all work out but for the most part it did. I’m also tired of the kids. Have a damn talent show for kids if that’s what America wants. For whatever reason X Factor didn’t seem to flow as well as Idol did. I can’t really tell you the reason, maybe it’s because of the host you guys love to hate on. The show seemed rushed and forced or something. They really could do with less filler… I watched that 2hr finale in under 1 hr on the DVR.
mike
December 23rd, 2011
9:04 am
Chris’ story is certainly compelling, but 5 years from now no one will remember who he is. My hope for him is that he stays sober & healthy. It was obvious from the outset that the competition was Melanie’s to lose.
DanJ
December 23rd, 2011
9:10 am
Even though all the singing talent shows have flaws I enjoy them because I enjoy music and there’s usually not much else on television. Every show tires to distinguish itself in one way or the other. Some things I like others I don’t but I see them(the shows itself) for what they are. Entertainment!
The voting system on Idol is severely flawed. Because of that singers like Sanjaya stay longer than they should. Now it seems that a genre (Country Music) is taking Idol over. I like country music to a degree but if the final two singers on Idol this year are country music singers Idol will see massive declines in the future. I know Scotty is selling albums but he only appeals to country music fans.
XFactor is a different story. I don’t like the over production. I think they went they route with the hope it would appeal to those looking for something different than Idol. I like the no upper age limit. I do think they should change the policy on allowing 14 year olds to compete. Like him or hate him Simon is smart. He tried to stand out. Steve Jones was picked in hopes women would be attracted to him. I think Simon saw him as a James Bond type. Problem is the had the warmth and personality of a green persimmon. I didn’t mind the groups in the competition. Brithish XFactor has/had a group in the top 3. I would like to see votes picking 3 of the 4 singers for each catagory with Judges picking the 4th. And the first week(top 16) I’d like to see the votes remove one from each catagory.
I think the judges at each others throat is stupid. I think Simon must have watch Jerry Springer 10 years ago and how the audience seemed to love and thought he’d try it on XF. What I find most incredible though are the people who comment here. Most are sincere and express their thoughts and I do enjoy reading your opinions. However I don’t understand why people (trolls) who claim they don’t watch the show even bother to post on something they haven’t watched or don’t watch anymore. Are you that lonely?
In all honestly I liked X-Factor even though it has major flaws. The best 2 singers made it to the final. Something I can’t say about Idol. Yes Ryan Seacrest and the judges are better on Idol but I can’t say the show is. If I could only watch one show I’d pick XFactor, maybe it’s because I drink Diet Pepsi.
Pitchy
December 23rd, 2011
9:12 am
I thought Josh would win, but still glad for Melanie. The lady can truly sing.
I enjoyed the show last night. I love The Voice and looking forward to Idol. Still love STyler, just hope he has a new catch phrase this season.
G
December 23rd, 2011
9:30 am
Nutmeg’s 7:36am comment is a pretty spot on assessment of how I feel too.
Although the Sing-Off is my favorite of all the shows, I understand it may be the least popular on the blogs because of it’s geeky/technical nature. The absolute best talent and judges are found on the Sing Off.
The Voice comes in next for me. It simply set’s itself apart from the other shows. That’s what it should be doing, right? Best part about The Voice……..no kids!
A tie for second is Sundays’ Best. It’s a gospel singing show that’s really has some soul stirring performances. It’s the only show that really gives me the chills.
XF was kind of like the Dr. Evil of AI. Better yet, AI on steriods. Same bucket of talent as AI, but it was a blatent attempt to compete with AI. I noticed that XF wasn’t interested in country acts this time around. Maybe that was a play on AI. I’m sure they will make sound improvements to the show in terms of the host and overproduction. The judges should just be themselves and that pannel should improve. Making Nicole the host would be a great bailout for her. Besides, she’s great eye candy.
If anything…..American Idol has morphed into the most polarizing sing shows on tv. Maybe that’s why it’s so popular. They could stand to make some improvements too. All I would say for AI is they need a judge to provide balanced critique, and the voting process must improve. The voting process is too wide open. They should also raise the age to 17.
Don’t know if I can include AGT, because there is a wide spectrum of talent. I like Lando, but the overall pool of singing talent comes in last place imo. I do like the judges for AGT. Can’t wait to see Howard Stern on AGT. He fits.
nicka
December 23rd, 2011
9:31 am
My meline. Won
G
December 23rd, 2011
9:33 am
DanJ, I’m with you on AI, to the letter. Yeah, I agree that XF did a better job of voting their best 2 singers to the final than AI……much better job.
Pitchy
December 23rd, 2011
9:48 am
nicka, you might need to go back to school…just kidding.
met torme
December 23rd, 2011
10:04 am
Show sucked,judges sucked,contestants sucked hopefully Tivo ing the show to watch josh didn’t help the ratings wont we watching next year
Mercedes S.
December 23rd, 2011
12:00 pm
AI went country, XF went the rap route.Too much of either helped borify the shows. (Borify? Did I just make up a word? Went to Honeybaked Ham earlier and watched one customer pick up “the large mini-ham)
Of the Christmas movies opening today, I enjoyed “We Bought a Zoo” the most.Well-cast, well-written screenplay about Real Issues, no cutesy ending. And lots of animals to be amused by and commiserate with.
Sam-A, you asked me earlier about “War Horse”. Friends had recommended the play, which they had seen on Broadway or on a London stage. Movie is way different, it’s more shocking and upsetting to see live animals being tortured and killed… even if it’s just “acting”, the creatures are pretty good at playing abused. I would not recommend this movie to a horse lover.
Mercedes S.
December 23rd, 2011
12:04 pm
“Adventures of Tintin” are for folks who never read the classic Hergé comic books. The motion capture bit doesn’t work for me – I kept thinking, why not either animate the film OR do a live action version.
Mercedes S.
December 23rd, 2011
12:06 pm
“The Artist” is a lovely ode to the silents, in black and white. Will be remembered at Oscar time.
namvet61
December 23rd, 2011
2:08 pm
To Jubie: She DID win, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! So, get over it!!
riley
December 23rd, 2011
2:17 pm
Melanie has a great voice, and it sounds like the same ol’ same ol’. Josh I hope gets a record deal out of all of this as he is an artist that I would turn up the volume on as well as buy a cd.
riley
December 23rd, 2011
2:20 pm
and by the way, I think one vote per phone line. In a real contest you only get one vote per judge. It would be interesting to see the results. I don’t think I’ll watch next season because of the unfair voting.
Sam-A
December 23rd, 2011
2:34 pm
Mercedes; will probably cry all the way thru “War Horse” – most animal-oriented films/tv shows do that to me. I’m sure hoping for an uplifting ending for this horse and his boy.
And I agree 100% with the capture motion stuff. Much rather see real humans in their true form, but if you can’t do that, then do a full blown cartoon! It’s gotten really good reviews, but I don’t like that sort of film.
Seth T.
December 23rd, 2011
4:00 pm
As we look back on The Voice, and how some of the contestants are doing — here’s a little sketch of info :
Beverly & Frenchie became friends and have done some work with others in the group, beyond.the initial tour. Frenchie was talking about an album.
Nakia said he greatly enjoyed the tour, and is evidently getting some bookings in his local area, etc.
Vicci Martinez quit touring for a while and is currently songwriting and working to finish an album.
Casey Weston has moved to Nashville, is doing some gigs and working on her own songwriting and projects.
Dia Frampton has a new album out, some songs co-written with her sister. She and Xenia are friends and may do some work together down the road. Blake Shelton may have them doing some “guest-in” on his next tour.
Javier also has a new album on the shelves of Music Stores and has a touring schedule.
Jenny
December 23rd, 2011
5:21 pm
I’m not sure that X-factor is *better* than Idol – at least not the way Idol used to be back in its very early days, when a truly good singer usually won – but XF definitely gained some credibility in my eyes with Melanie winning and Josh in the final 2.
To me, Melanie was so much, much better than the others – my husband and I both think she may be the best voice we’ve heard on any of the music shows so far, besides Carrie Underwood and maybe Katharine McPhee. And I thought Josh was the clear choice for second. (Not sure who I would’ve put in third… although it would surely not have been Chris. I never really understood his appeal.)
Anyway, given the way Idol has been turning out lately, I didn’t have much hope that Melanie might actually win…. much less that the 2 best singers would actually be the final 2! What a nice surprise, and thanks to that, now I’ll watch again next year. Wishing that Idol would make some tweaks to their voting, so maybe the best person can win again there too…. well, we can always hope.
Highlander
December 23rd, 2011
7:09 pm
The voting process is flawed on every one of these shows. As long as unlimited voting (and X-Factor was guilty since you could vote many different ways), the results will always be a popularity contest.
How about limiting FREE voting to 5 votes? Anything over that you pay for …maybe the price of an online CD of the contestant. In other words, put your money where your mouth is. If you think that contestant is all that, and truly deserves that two hours of voting you’re going to do, then commit to that performer with your wallet! (It’s quite obvious that all the folks who voted for Lee Dewyze and Scotty McCreery haven’t transferred that fervor into buying their CD’s.)
As with most things, if it’s free, it really doesn’t have as much meaning or value.
Highlander
December 23rd, 2011
7:10 pm
Make that “as long as THERE’S unlimited voting…”
Seth T.
December 26th, 2011
2:40 pm
The exposure gained on X-Factor or other nationally televised talent shows provides a lot of value for a contestant. Each exposure they get has an “advertising my talent” monetary value, from the auditions through each round.
With a recording and promotion contract, the winner is gauranteed success, as long as they remain healthy and committed to the tour, then recording schedules with pro songwriters. Melanie will be highly promoted, and a hit song almost guaranteed through marketing budgets and insider connections to radio stations and TV for guest apperances for increased exposure.
So, the odds of success for the even the bottom half of the competition should be far, far above the average artist trying to break-into the upper levels of the business.
Two years from now, however, I doubt that we will see much action in the Billboard Top 40 for anyone other than Melanie, with Josh a smaller possibility. Rachael may get her shots with Glee, Disney channel shows, etc. Drew is young enough to be a project, if Simon and the promoters want to give her a promo budget and a pro management team.
To measure success for the groups, this can’t be altered by replacements, add-ins or reductions in the group – still using the group name. If we see the Stereo Hogzz or Lakoda Rayne with 1 or two different members, or add-ins – then it’s not what was presented (even though they needed back-up singers sometimes to get through the number) during the show.
Jenny
December 26th, 2011
4:08 pm
Highlander, I so agree! The voting is definitely flawed on XF too… but I think the show, being new, wasn’t hurt by that as badly as Idol has been the last few years. But if XF stays on a few more years with unlimited voting, it’ll turn into nothing but a popularity contest, just like Idol. They had several good years with Kelly, Ruben/Clay, Carrie… before the downslide started when Taylor won. (In my opinion, anyway.
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I think they’re all eventually going to have to limit voting if they want to keep any sort of credibility. Idol has become very frustrating to watch. Although I’ll be watching in January right along with you all!
Bill A
December 28th, 2011
7:51 pm
Well, the show needs lots of work. As it’s been pointed out.. the show needs a new host, some new judges (Nicol has to GO after the crow cop-out!) and new format…. What is there left that is likeable?????
jynn
December 29th, 2011
6:21 am
They REALLY need to get a new host!! He SUCKS that’s why i quite watching the show cause he kept gettin on my nerves; honestly i had to stop cause the host was so misarble to watch.He did nothing for the show.He was boring,scary and jus plain blah!!