The X Factor.... It's not about the voice.

We've already seen a few examples on this season's X Factor so far, when the strongest voices don't always get moved forward - but last nights example - the 'vote off' between Rylan and Carolynne was the most public yet.

It seemed that Louis  just couldn't make up his mind who to save between the two.
But that's just baloney. Of course he could.

But want he wanted to do (or was told to do - you choose) , was to create some controversy, bring on some 'shock factor' , get people talking, fire everyone up.
It worked.

There has been tons of talk (real life and twitter) , and , X Factor is hot stuff in the news again - see example below:

 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_factor/4577399/X-Factor-fan-fury-over-vote-rig-order-to-judge-Louis-Walsh.html

So if the producers want to increase their viewer numbers...has it worked, or has it turned people off?.
Time will tell.

For now though, the singers will be in turmoil, and as Rylan skips along for another week (and I do like him), poor Carolynne bore the brunt of it.
Clearly a good singer, gorgeous to look at, and desperate for fame.

She's not the first good one to be spat out of the XFactor machine, nor will she be the last.
And sadly when the fuss has died down, she may well struggle to get any more attention to help her achieve her goal.

As a coach to some of the previous XFactor contestants, I know they get little support when it's all over. Which is when they need it the most.

The programme should be re - titled: The X Factor - It's not about the voice.

Having a good voice, is not, and has never been , good enough.
You need much, much more to win people over.
That's where I come in.


Amana
Straightforward, straight talking coach.