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Celeb News: The aXe Factor? Maybe not..
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The aXe Factor? Maybe not..
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Fox renewed The X Factor by early November during its first two years on the air.
So far this fall … [crickets].
The industry’s widespread assumption is that the bombastic competition series will be canceled due to low ratings. That’s been our assumption, too. Yet we’re hearing Factor‘s fate is not yet sealed. In fact, sources say Fox and Factor producers have started renewal discussions on a potential fourth season. The negotiations are for a reduced number of episodes (more on that later). Mind you, these talks are just that — talks — and no guarantee of a pickup. But some sources contend the show’s renewal odds have actually turned slightly in favor of the show coming back, which is surprising (Fox, FremantleMedia and Syco had no comment).
You know the numbers are ugly: Factor‘s third season dive-bombed. The singing competition debuted down 38 percent among adults 18-49 from season 2 (which, in turn, was down from season 1). Since then, Factor has hit one all-time-low rating after another. “If it’s good, the ratings will go up,” X Factor chief Simon Cowell boldly told EW at the start of the season. “If it’s terrible, they’ll go down.” So by Cowell’s own logic, The X Factor this season has been “terrible.”
So why consider bringing it back?
The reasons for Fox’s hesitation to pull the plug on Factor are complex and network-y, but have some compelling logic. First, reality shows are malleable — Fox can once again tweak the show’s talent, format and budget to try and improve its performance. Not that Fox’s previous Factor fixes have actually succeeded in boosting the show’s ratings, but Factor airs in 45 countries and is a massive hit in many of them. The show’s overseas fame makes Fox’s edition feel like an ill-constructed toy that’s always a couple repairs away from working. Also: Factor is considered an ad-sales-friendly property.
Most importantly, Fox knows next fall’s shows might fare worse than Factor, and some almost certainly will. Wednesday’s edition of Factor is averaging 7.3 million viewers and a 2.4 rating in adults 18-49. Glee, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bob’s Burgers, Dads, The Mindy Project and MasterChef Jr. are all averaging lower numbers (and that’s including DVR playback, which doesn’t much help reality shows). The only new Fox series this fall that’s out-averaging Wednesday’s Factor is Sleepy Hollow (not counting Almost Human, which just premiered this week). To network executives and advertisers, new shows are scary mystery boxes, while Factor is, for better or worse, a known quantity. Canceling X Factor means filling three additional hours next fall with scary mystery boxes.
There is also an option for X Factor that hasn’t yet been attempted: Shortening the show, which I’m hearing is the plan if the series is renewed. Factor is currently three hours a week on Fox’s 15-hour schedule. That’s fine for audition episodes, which tend to be Factor‘s highest-rated hours, but once the series settles into regular competition mode, a two-hour commitment might make more sense, especially since Thursday’s Factor is the show’s weakest link. ABC’s Dancing With the Stars seemingly benefited from dumping its results show this season (it’s hard to know for sure).
So when you look at Factor with all these, well, factors … renewing the franchise begins to look a bit more attractive. A bit. There is still the problem of the show’s uncool brand; it struggles to strike a pose in the long shadow of The Voice. And the show’s season-by-season ratings trend is really worrisome — there is no reason to think that Factor won’t drop yet again.
Unlike previous years, Fox will probably wait until after Factor‘s current cycle concludes before deciding its fate (by January, we’re hearing). These next last few weeks of shows could make all the difference. Factor is down, down, down … but not yet out.
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http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/11/22/x-...owell-reality/
They're doing all the wrong things to save this trainwreck  , it needs more time to avoid double eliminations, and they need to look at the set up of the UK live shows as to avoid making the live shows looking messy.
Simon himself will probably jump ship, they should replace him with somebody like Buble, he doesn't have all the baggage that Cowell has. Demi and Kelly can stay, but Paulina hasnt really worked out although she's a sweetheart.
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Member Since: 3/25/2012
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I need to Demi to jump ship from that trainwreck. This season is truly dreadful to be honest.
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Member Since: 7/30/2010
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It should only be brought back if they move it to the summer otherwise its going to continue to bring down Idol.
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Member Since: 11/18/2008
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Fall is the worst timing for this show. We got the voice and the world series which mess the schedule up badly.
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Member Since: 8/18/2013
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I agree that they need to change the schedule, it still bothers me who exactly is making all of these terrible decisions!
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Member Since: 8/18/2013
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It really should just be axed. It's obviously not working.
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Member Since: 3/12/2012
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These double eliminations are killing the show. As much as I love Paulina Rubio, she needs to go. She's seriously a legend in Latin America and she's shown that she's a sweetheart but she's a mess. Though honestly, I look forward to her every week more than anyone else because the way she pronounces or adds words to sentences that don't even make sense is the highlight of the show 
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Member Since: 8/6/2003
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If they renew it, they need to move this to the Summer or, at the very least, find a way to make it end before the World Series (which KILLED the show's momentum last year).
I don't think completely eliminating the Thursday hour would be beneficial, though - It's been proven just two weeks ago, when the voting system was technically messed up (and I say technically because pretty much all the eliminations decided by the public were ridiculous so far) that they can't handle not having a 2h show for the live performances.
That said, as far as I think changing the judges again could damage the show even more, Paulina needs to go. It's tragically funny to watch her, but aside from that, it's just not working.
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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They need to make it more realistic, the post-production work is a mess 
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Member Since: 8/18/2013
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Originally posted by BobBertran1992
They need to make it more realistic, the post-production work is a mess |
Maybe a lower budget will force them to do that? I felt sick to the stomach watching that Ashly Williams chick cry at ha mothers grave for the cameras 
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Member Since: 12/7/2009
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I agree. Move it to the summer.
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Member Since: 5/31/2008
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Moving it to Summer is a great idea.
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Member Since: 3/26/2012
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Less episodes? Really? As if these double eliminations weren't rough enough anyways 
I see it doing one more episode if Alex and Sierra/Restless Road/Josh Levi go somewhere.
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Member Since: 12/20/2011
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The format of the show this season is good but the way they're working with the format is just terrible. Anyway, Demetria better leave X Factor, it already did the the job for her. I need her to be more focused on her 5th album.
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Member Since: 6/10/2008
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This show is a mess, from the host problem (season1, 2) to the judges problem (Nicole, Britney, Demetria, SIMON) to the format (bring back any wildcard they want? the messed up calling number and re-scheduled, the sequence of vote). They should just let it die. I'm not sure whether FOX is making much profit from it.
Simon needs to use his "creativity" (i.e. stealing capability) to do a total brand new show. The X-factor format is not going strong in both US and UK.
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Member Since: 11/27/2008
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What the show needs to do is to stop bringing 16 people to live shows each season, get the RIGHT Top 3 so that there won't be a need for a wildcard, use CURRENT themes and use fresh song choices. Get GOOD judges and get a host that isn't annoying and robotic, Mario STILL sounds annoying even without Khloe.
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Member Since: 6/24/2012
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This show shouldn't have even been renewed. First of all, Simon made the wrong choice by changing the panel last season, bringing Britney Spears and Demi did not bring in the ratings. He should have stayed with Nicole and Paula and changed the format, he did it too late, people got tired of it after Britney's judging skills and moved on. FOX shouldn't even be thinking about renewing "The X Factor".
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Member Since: 2/22/2008
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I think it's a cool show to watch but it's so unorganized I hope it gets renewed.
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Member Since: 2/22/2008
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Originally posted by Keon
I want Paula Abdul back.
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He desperately needs a male judge too. Hell, i'd bring Randy and Paula people would SO watch for the nostalgia 
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