Originally Posted by MadMac

Correct. Basically the X-factor is a tool for Simon Cowell and SiCo to have an Iron monopoly over the music industry. Cowell is effectively blocking out pretty much EVERY other original artists out there, who WORKED for years long and hard to be a success.

I think to be honest talent shows make a mockery of all true hard working musicians out there who graft for years to get known.

Not only that talent shows have single handedly ruined quality TV programming since they have been running. I used to remember decent movies or the best serials on weekend TV, now all we get is this talent crap. I'm fed up with it.