«X Factor is back, and the controversy is starting early this year! Thousands of fans are complaining on twitter that the producers are using auto-tune, a tool to make singing sound in key even when it’s not, on certain ‘favoured’ auditions.
In particular, the accusations are being made 18 year old Gamu Nhengu’s performance was digitally altered in post-production to make her sound better to the viewers at home than she really did. Gamu sang Walking On Sunshine
It is suggested that similar work was done to the audition of group G and S. The group also made it through to the next round.
The show’s producers replied to the criticism, saying:
“The judges make their decisions at the auditions stage based on what they hear on the day, live in the arena,”
“The footage and sound is then edited and dubbed into a finished programme, to deliver the most entertaining experience possible for viewers.
“When it gets to the live shows, it will be all live.”
i think its shocking that they would do this. I thought it was about finding raw talent pfft its terrible that they would do that man, still a great show and im still going to watch it haha cheryl cole is a babe
Comment by ross miller — Monday, 23 August, 2010 @ 16:13
Seems ok to me, all acts are judged at initial stage on raw talent by the judges. What we watch at home in front of our TV is up to the producers how they edit it for commercial viewing. I enjoy watching x factor, I am the audience, not the judge.
The artist who wins the competition has to have the X factor, not just look good or sound good, they have to have the whole deal and stand out from the crowd and even TV viewers can vote on their favourite.
Comment by Norm — Sunday, 29 August, 2010 @ 02:51
Told you it was trash telly all along! REAL talents don’t go on this show.
Comment by Preacher — Sunday, 29 August, 2010 @ 07:37
Hustle’s new member was audition reject; put in another group then placed with hustle watch first audition members then new edition. Hey I saw a young girl at the auditons her name was grace fleary she went to boot camp but has not been televised? She was the best 16 year old performer I have seen since !ritney spears. :ey simon bring on real x factor talent
Comment by Annie — Sunday, 5 September, 2010 @ 14:41