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 Recently on the hit British reality show, The X Factor’s judge Simon Cowell came in for some heavy criticism for what viewers saw as a suspicious ploy to fix the results. Now singer-songwriter and former Police frontman Sting has joined the X Factor debate calling the show “preposterous” and “appalling”.
In an interview with London’s Evening Standard, the five-time Grammy Award winner shot down the music talent contest which regularly pulls peak audiences of more than 15 million in the UK. “The X Factor is a preposterous show and you have judges who have no recognizable talent apart from self-promotion, advising them what to wear and how to look. It is appalling.” He added: "I am sorry but none of those kids are going to go anywhere, and I say that sadly. They are humiliated when they get sent off. How appalling for a young person to feel that rejection. It is a soap opera which has nothing to do with music. In fact, it has put music back decades.” Despite Sting’s opinion, the X Factor is still one of the most wagered on television programs. Popular online bookmaker, Bwin.com, has continued to offer odds on the famed television show:
Outright winner (Others on request)
Olly Murs – 2.25
Joe McElderry – 4.50
Danyl Johnson – 5.25
Stacey Soloman – 5.50
Jamie Archer – 13.00
John and Edward Grimes – 17.00
Lloyd Daniels – 51.0
Winning Manager
Simon Cowell – 1.55
Dannii Minogue – 5.00
Cheryl Cole – 4.40
Louis Walsh – 15.00
Who will be the next to be eliminated? (14th/15th Nov)?
Lloyd Daniels – 2.10
John and Edward Grimes – 3.40
Jamie Archer – 5.00
Stacey Soloman – 10.00
Danyl Johnson – 12.00
Joe McElderry – 26.00
Olly Murs – 41.00
Miss B says: Looks like Sting won’t be a guest star on American Idol any time soon. What do you all think about Sting’s thoughts towards The X Factor?
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