It's very
unlikely that I'm going to write something completely new and revolutionary
about a TV show that's been going for 12 years now, but luckily no one is
forced to read it, and I find it a fascinating subject.
Just to
make it clear: however frequently it is referred to as a "talent show", The X Factor (just like every other similar programme) is
primarily a reality TV show, talent comes second (or possibly third). You have
a much better chance of making it into the broadcast by being "interesting"
rather than just singing well. Reality shows are all about the casting: if the
format isn't completely ridiculous, you only have to fill it with the right
characters, and lots of people are going to watch it.
