Yudster wrote:Because in its own way its just as cynical and soulless as the real thing.
It is pretty much the exact opposite of X Factor though. And about the only way the public would be able to get one over on Cowell. Any single 'act' wouldn't stand a chance now - they need the backing of a TV programme to promote it.
Yudster wrote:As Topher said, the charts are irrelevant these days - and Simon Cowell is one of the reasons for that.
If the charts are irelevant - why are we having this conversation? And what replaces the charts?
Yudster wrote:Peter Kay cashing in doesn't make it any better really.
Ah yea - I forgot that Westlife, Cliff Richard and everyone else donated the pennies to help the poor orphan children...