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Following Misha B's recent revelations about her experiences on the show, I would like to present to you...
The murky past of the X Factor: A THREAD
The murky past of the X Factor: A THREAD
Exhibit A:
Misha B branded as the over-aggressive bully simply for being a confident black woman.
Called out publicly on national television instead of the matter being settled backstage
Misha B branded as the over-aggressive bully simply for being a confident black woman.
Called out publicly on national television instead of the matter being settled backstage
Exhibit B:
Who remembers during the X Factor 2009 when Danni Minogue straight up mocked contestant Daniel Johnson's reported bi-sexuality?
Shocking to watch
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Who remembers during the X Factor 2009 when Danni Minogue straight up mocked contestant Daniel Johnson's reported bi-sexuality?
Shocking to watch
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Exhibit C:
Once again on the topic of sexuality, here is Simon Cowell stating that you can't have a normal conversation with a man who chooses to dress like a woman...
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Once again on the topic of sexuality, here is Simon Cowell stating that you can't have a normal conversation with a man who chooses to dress like a woman...
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Exhibit D:
Here, Louis Walsh straight up describes a black male contestant as a "little Lenny Henry"
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Here, Louis Walsh straight up describes a black male contestant as a "little Lenny Henry"
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Exhibit E:
Can't be assed to know the name of somebody of Asian origin?
Just take the piss out of them then and call them after a number!
Louis finds that hilarious!
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Can't be assed to know the name of somebody of Asian origin?
Just take the piss out of them then and call them after a number!
Louis finds that hilarious!
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Exhibit F:
I for the life of me have no idea how this guy could be seen as bad??
The judges take the piss out of his appearance, and Sharon Osbourne references his durag as looking like something from "the deli counter in Sainsbury's"
I for the life of me have no idea how this guy could be seen as bad??
The judges take the piss out of his appearance, and Sharon Osbourne references his durag as looking like something from "the deli counter in Sainsbury's"
Exhibit H:
Simon tells a contestant that she looks like "a man dressed like a woman", before later adding that she looks like a man in drag, referencing little Britain character Vicky Pollard
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Simon tells a contestant that she looks like "a man dressed like a woman", before later adding that she looks like a man in drag, referencing little Britain character Vicky Pollard
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Exhibit I:
Here, just like with Misha B, another black contestant Daniel Johnson is described by the judges as "overconfident" with Louis Walsh randomly launching a tirade of insults at the singer
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Here, just like with Misha B, another black contestant Daniel Johnson is described by the judges as "overconfident" with Louis Walsh randomly launching a tirade of insults at the singer
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Exhibit J:
However, after constantly being branded as "overconfident" and "unlikeable" by the judges, Daniel Johnson is then a few weeks later criticised for "holding back" and "losing his mojo"
He honestly couldn't win could he?
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However, after constantly being branded as "overconfident" and "unlikeable" by the judges, Daniel Johnson is then a few weeks later criticised for "holding back" and "losing his mojo"
He honestly couldn't win could he?
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Exhibit L:
Listen to these two performances at 2010 Judges Houses. The first one is Cher Lloyd, the second is by Gamu Nhengu.
Guess who got through to Live Shows?? That's right, Cher Lloyd, who didn't even finish her performance
Very harsh decision...
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Listen to these two performances at 2010 Judges Houses. The first one is Cher Lloyd, the second is by Gamu Nhengu.
Guess who got through to Live Shows?? That's right, Cher Lloyd, who didn't even finish her performance
Very harsh decision...
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Exhibit M:
Now I really don't want to make assumptions or jump to conclusions..
But please have a good look at this and tell me if you think this man was in the right condition to be wheeled out in front of the judges by the producers and plastered on national TV?....
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Now I really don't want to make assumptions or jump to conclusions..
But please have a good look at this and tell me if you think this man was in the right condition to be wheeled out in front of the judges by the producers and plastered on national TV?....
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Exhibit N:
Simon Cowell tells a contestant that she's fat, and Sharon Osbourne says that she needs to "go on a diet"
This is real ladies and gentlemen
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Simon Cowell tells a contestant that she's fat, and Sharon Osbourne says that she needs to "go on a diet"
This is real ladies and gentlemen
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Exhibit O:
Who remembers how shady this appeared??
Louis says he is going to "save Carolyn" before being pushed to change his mind and call for a 'deadlock' which actually sent Carolyn home!!!
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Who remembers how shady this appeared??
Louis says he is going to "save Carolyn" before being pushed to change his mind and call for a 'deadlock' which actually sent Carolyn home!!!
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Exhibit P:
Sharon Osbourne gets really personal towards contestant Steve Brookstein, tearing into him and claiming his humble persona is "an act" and "full of bs"
All done on live TV, the contestant has nowhere to hide
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Sharon Osbourne gets really personal towards contestant Steve Brookstein, tearing into him and claiming his humble persona is "an act" and "full of bs"
All done on live TV, the contestant has nowhere to hide
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Exhibit Q:
Simon Cowell says he wants to hire a contestant with African clothing to be his rug
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Simon Cowell says he wants to hire a contestant with African clothing to be his rug
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I think I will end the thread there.
Some may argue I've been a bit harsh, but after seeing Misha B describe her 8 years of therapy to get over the show, and after viewing the many other examples of innocent people getting humiliated in front of millions, I strongly disagree..
Some may argue I've been a bit harsh, but after seeing Misha B describe her 8 years of therapy to get over the show, and after viewing the many other examples of innocent people getting humiliated in front of millions, I strongly disagree..
Exhibit R:
Former X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke reveals how she has told she couldn't wear any braids or an afro due to "needing to appeal to white people"
She was also told to "bleach her skin" so she could look whiter. Something which she says "breaks her heart"
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Former X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke reveals how she has told she couldn't wear any braids or an afro due to "needing to appeal to white people"
She was also told to "bleach her skin" so she could look whiter. Something which she says "breaks her heart"
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