The X Factor needs to bring the focus back on the contestants next season, and none of this backstage stuff. They spent way to much time on that and not auditions. And show more good auditions, than bad ones, and don't take a commercial break after every damn single audition. I mean within 2 hours, they showed 6 auditions
The promo's need reworking, and the whole "Disney" vibe they had going on during the photoshoots and ads didn't help things.Spice it up, and make it look modern. Also, FIX YOUR DAMN SOUND SYSTEM. And don't spend all the time and hoopla on who you will hire for replacements. Look at The Voice, one press release of Usher and Shakira, and that was about it.
The problem was never Britney or Demi, failing to attract viewers, it was the show itself. It was a giant rushed mess this season, and by starting it earlier you won't have to worry about all the time off from the games. Also, the result show should be moved to Thursday's at 9pm
Oh and fire Khloe