26-06-2022, 09:47 AM
If it is a choice between Idol and X Factor it's a no-brainer to bring back the brand that gave them 16 years of content rather than ran for two series two decades ago.
Seen plenty of comments they should try something new and talent shows are tired but the fact is they have been trying other content and it's not rating as well and the talent shows may not trouble the 10m mark anymore but they still double what most other shows deliver. The only question is whether the extra viewers cover the additional cost - but in a world where so much of TV is about the buzz off air a show like X Factor ticks the box in a way The Cube never can.
Ultimately when you look at The X Factor the wheels only really came off at the very end. It still has a much stronger foundation than Idol in the UK and a greater legacy to trade upon. I do think they should wait an extra year though due to the disruption of the Rugby World Cup to the weekend schedules in Sept/Oct.
Seen plenty of comments they should try something new and talent shows are tired but the fact is they have been trying other content and it's not rating as well and the talent shows may not trouble the 10m mark anymore but they still double what most other shows deliver. The only question is whether the extra viewers cover the additional cost - but in a world where so much of TV is about the buzz off air a show like X Factor ticks the box in a way The Cube never can.
Ultimately when you look at The X Factor the wheels only really came off at the very end. It still has a much stronger foundation than Idol in the UK and a greater legacy to trade upon. I do think they should wait an extra year though due to the disruption of the Rugby World Cup to the weekend schedules in Sept/Oct.
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