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Was 8.50pm last night the moment that The X Factor stopped being a talent show?
In what was possibly the show's biggest upset ever, Simon Cowell decided against saving Lucie Jones and forced the vote to dead lock. This saw the decision revert to the earlier public vote in which John and Edward had received more support than their rival, keeping the controversial duo in the show.
Lucie's exit followed a flawless version of Whitney Houston's One Moment In Time in the sing-off, while John and Edward performed a cover of Robbie Williams' Rock DJ which sounded like something you'd hear at closing time at the local karaoke bar. In fairness to the boys, it was their best vocal performance to date - though that's not saying much.
Simon Cowell defended his decision by saying that he felt neither act could go on to win the show but that John and Edward was the act he would most like to see again. He also said that the public should have picked up the phone and voted for Lucie if they wanted her to stay in the show.
Arguably The X Factor has always been more about the entertainment factor rather than being a true search for the next music superstar. However, we can't forget that this is the same show that discovered Leona Lewis as well as the likes of last year's winner Alexandra Burke.
John and Edward are the most talked about act on this year's show and the live shows would be much duller without them in it. But do they really deserve to stay in the show at the expense of talented vocalists?
Also, Simon's decision to take the vote to dead lock over the past couple of weeks has seen two of the show's most talented singers - Rachel and Lucie - leave the competition. Their departure comes while all three of his acts remain safe - is he using these tactics to help his own acts win?
Do you think last night's decision has damaged The X Factor's remaining credibility? Is Simon Cowell right that the public are to blame for Lucie's exit because they failed to vote for her? Are you glad John and Edward will be performing again next week or maybe you will be boycotting the show? Let us know what you think about it...
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last night;s results were completely wrong and simon cowell should be ashamed of himself for what he did thus resulting in lucie going home. what an example to be setting to our younger generation say one thing and then do the complete opposite well done simon very mature behavoiur. our faimly will not be watching the programme any more it has become a complete shambles. linda baxter from lincolnshire
Posted by: baxter738 on Mon Nov 09 10:46AM | Report abuseits a load of rubbish to be honest, what was simon thinking? if theyy win the show is a shambles. digusted sam
Posted by: sammy.draper on Mon Nov 09 10:46AM | Report abuseno i didnt, if it was one of his boys there instead he wouldn't of used the viewers votes. all want he said about boys well cant be rude. he's disappoint everyone. thats it 4 me i'm not voting again. he's let good singers go to make it easy 4 his boys. well if the twins win its all down to him.
Posted by: paulinehull24 on Mon Nov 09 10:46AM | Report abuseI understand that John and Edward are unbareable although my 6 year old daughter stayed up both nights to watch the duo so a guess the adult shuld really stop letting the kids phone in and this wouldnt happen.
Posted by: donnelly690 on Mon Nov 09 10:46AM | Report abusewell i wont be watching ths show again after lucue was booted out by cowell in my eyes she was the best singer left in the show i hope the show fails in ratings now that simon cowell he done this
Posted by: kanobione on Mon Nov 09 10:46AM | Report abuseSimon Cowell has been against John and Edward through out and I can't believe he coward out last night in voting for them, Lucie shouldn't have gone, shame on Simon
Posted by: allison.bloor72 on Mon Nov 09 10:46AM | Report abuseshe has so much talent ... twins are just bad ..
Posted by: palexander666 on Mon Nov 09 10:46AM | Report abuseThanks to Simon Cowell my family will not be watching this programme again
Posted by: katie.nigel on Mon Nov 09 10:46AM | Report abuseAbsolute disgrace. People shouldn`t vote for Cowells acts anymore. Not a singing show it`s a farce.
Posted by: lesleyward19 on Mon Nov 09 10:46AM | Report abuseI think it was totally wrong for Simon to go to the public vote, i am not saying the twins arn't nice lads, but they CANNOT SING!, the x factor is a singing talent show, and by far Lucy should have stayed, when are people going to start being honest with the twins, i would have thought if anyone Simon would, the show is a turn off because of the lack of honesty!
Posted by: patricadonaldson on Mon Nov 09 10:46AM | Report abuse