The X Factor

What is it that has made this TV show so popular? Louis Walsh? No Kate Thornton? I don't think it really matters about them, the reason I feel that the fourth series is as popular as ever is due to the same reasons as we always watch it. The dedication, determined and somewhat deluded performers we see audition for the X Factor show every single year. The first episode didn't disappoint as we saw some contestants make us feel inspired as well as others that made us cringe. Having Louis Walsh on the panel was probably the icing on the cake for many.
X Factor has grown through the years from something huge to something that beats TV rating records. It has successfully taken over ITV1 and also ITV2 with Xtra factor as well as further brand extensions. Each series introduces new rules, new faces but something without doubt that makes the show what it is, is Simon Cowell. He's the judge that brings the most entertainment, even if staged at times, its fantastic TV. The judging panels personalities bounce of each other so well, which adds a further dimension to the show.
Even when the show isn't on TV on a Saturday night, X Factor has a YouTube channel as well as an official Facebook group. With the ability to upload your own auditions tape, it attracts an even larger audience to participate in the programme. Constant news in the tabloids and girls magazines, people are continuously kept up to date with what is going on in the life on X Factor.
There’s definitely a Marmite love, hate relationship going on with this show, but no one can deny the success of this programme. Finishing at Christmas, there’s no question what the Christmas number one will be this year.