X Factor , the age question

You know the answer Phoenix.....
The remote control

We don't watch it usually but did tonight as DD2 is staying. I was surprised too! It has no bearing does it?

Wh??t on earth is going on with posts??

I seem to be either sp??nish or russi??n??

I think they split them into groups...one led and supported by each judge. Under 25s, over 25s, groups and something else ...i can't remember sorry.

Or very confused!!

Decided that there is no room in my life for idiot television talent shows.

DH watches it on catch up while I am in the kitchen preparing Sunday lunch. I can't stand it! I wish it hadn't turned into a yearly event. Once a decade would do me fine.

I won't be watching it again, but completely failed to see the relevance of asking contestants their age!

Maybe it's to do with which catagory they would go into if they get through? The judges do take notes so maybe mark off who would be in which group and which judge ends up with which group? Just a thought. I record it and then move onto the singing, although not always agreeing with the judges.
It's very telling this year that the younger new ones look at Simon to see his reaction before they react. But it has made the show younger, fresher although I can't stand Caroline Flack.

There is a category for over 25s only. Also Girls, Boys & Groups
I actually love the programme & I think the standard this year is very high.
Of course it is a lot of hype but there are some very talented people there too. It is much better now they show very few of the deluded contestants who just can't sing! We watch on delay to zap past them
One of the few things that DH & I both enjoy- we like Britain's Got Talent too.
I know it is 'not the done thing' to admit to watching this sort of thing but although I don't watch many reality programmes ( I love Bake Off & Strictly too I'm afraid) but it is entertaining & harmless if you take it all with a pinch of salt.

I quite enjoy it but I do agree there is a lot of hype.

the x factor makes u feel young don't u think.

gordino - what a boring comment!

That is totally wrong. I am sure the producers know their ages.

IMO it is very wrong to tell the audience. Once you see someone on such a program you hazard a guess as to their age. You do not need to encourage ageism.

It is irrelevant, not that I ever watch the X factor.