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to think that more talent is leaving The Voice than ever entered the X Factor?

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madmouse · 21/04/2012 20:01

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thebody · 21/04/2012 20:04

Yes totally agree but also do we need either a life or babysitters mad ??

GerardWay · 21/04/2012 20:06

Yes and I also totally agree with thebody Grin

madmouse · 21/04/2012 20:09

I need the energy to tidy up the bomb site that my ds has created today and get ready for the trip away that I really don't want to make. So The Voice it is Grin

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LydiaWickham · 21/04/2012 20:09

agree! Fab tonight - Simon should be worried! Grin

Why would anyone want to go out when they have a bottle of wine and a v v v v big box of chocolates?

thebody · 21/04/2012 20:15

We have recorded Britains got talent by order of dd.. To watch later. Worse we have run out of wine !!!!

whackamole · 21/04/2012 20:20

I agree. I haven't ever watched X Factor or BGT (other than a bit inbetween other progs) but I actually enjoy The Voice so far.

Can't believe Will put Jaz and Jay together for Heard It Through The Grapevine - they were both brilliant.

MrsJamin · 21/04/2012 20:42

Agree, they are all pretty good. I'm enjoying the change in format from x factor but I can't see the originality in the "live shows". Watching on delay and jaz and Jay v good.

Cherriesarelovely · 21/04/2012 20:50

I agree. We are loving The Voice.

glenthebattleostrich · 21/04/2012 20:56

I love Wil, I want him to come and live in my spare room.

DH and I usually hate TV talent shows but love The Voice. Get the feeling some record labels are going to be very busy over the next few weeks!

cece · 21/04/2012 20:58

They were all fab!

thebody · 21/04/2012 21:18

Totally agree and dh JOGGED down to tesco express for more wine!!!! Live u all

maristella · 21/04/2012 21:32

YANBU - and that includes the judges!

LOVE The Voice because I love Danny

BarredfromhavingStella · 21/04/2012 23:21

Completely agree though disagreed with a couple of the decisions tonight, Will.i.am was my fave but am now leaning towards Jessie.........

beatenbyayellowteacup · 21/04/2012 23:25

I completely agree. And The Voice isn't about having a laugh at people either, or patronising.

I can't stand it when the judges on BGT say "Oh, how lovely, I didn't expect that at all, you're so cute". So fucking patronising.

warmandwooly · 22/04/2012 08:40

I am totally unimpressed by The Voice. I don't think SImon Cowell will be worried and I can't see how the outcome will be that much different to the X Factor to be honest. If they find a Leona Lewis who can make it and go far then great.

I actually think they need someone with the honesty that Simon brings to the X Factor.

quickhide · 22/04/2012 08:45

I agree, they got rid of some awesome singers last night.

Hands off Will.I.am, he is mine. Could never see it before The Voice, but now I lurrve him.

Danny has got crap hair and does stupid dancing.

glenthebattleostrich · 22/04/2012 09:00

Nope sorry quickhide, saw him ages ago on Top Gear (Sorry, but I lurve James May) so Wil.I.Am is defo mine, I am willing to negotiate a share if you are interested?!!

Agree Danny is a bit annoying, but I do have a girl crush on Jessie now, never liked her before this.

Oh and Simon Cowel isn't honest he's a nasty git who knows making people cry on TV makes for good ratings.

munkysea · 22/04/2012 09:06

The Voice comes off as having more talent than Britain's Got Talent or the X Factor because whoever is responsible for sorting applicants has already weeded out the people that, sadly, don't make the grade. Therefore the show doesn't 'waste time' during the auditions on people that are real no-hopers because they're good for the ratings. Likewise, The Voice doesn't have people like Wagner who are rubbish singers but good entertainment (and therefore good for ratings) so the end result is The Voice has more talented singers on it.

This is one of the main reasons I like it, it has less dross and less of a bullying undercurrent.

I think Jessie J and Will.I.am are honest. Not sure about Tom Jones or "The One from the Script".

AuntieMaggie · 22/04/2012 09:58

Have only managed to get past the first sing off on iplayer and it kicks xfactors ass - no sob stories just about the talent.

Most of the people on here are far better than those that have won xfactor imo.

Ambi · 22/04/2012 10:03

I thought it was great last night showed how it didn't need the cheery/ sad music after a tense decision conplete with back and forth camera shots.

CaveMum · 22/04/2012 10:06

I imagine once The Voice is over, many of those that have been sent home will be getting signed up by record labels. I would have thought they all signed a contract with the BBC that prevents them from signing to a label before that.

Clytaemnestra · 22/04/2012 14:36

At least the Voice is honest about the training and experience people have. X Factor drives me up the wall with the "Oh I'm just a receptionist/GCSE Student/Till lady at Tescos with a dream who sings in her bedroom". Bollocks, you're a stage school veteran with years of singing lessons under your belt and you were invited to audition. Which is fine. But I hate the impression it gives teenagers which is all you need to do is want it enough and dream. When actually what you need is a huge amount of hard work, talent AND you still probably won't make it.

AuntieMaggie · 22/04/2012 14:49

I've just caught a bit of last nights BGT - used to like SC but I'm so tired of him and his shite attitude towards people before they've even performed.

RachelKarenGreen · 22/04/2012 14:51

i'm pissed off with those that have been on TOTP previously getting a crack at it. It's not fair!!

Clytaemnestra · 22/04/2012 16:14

I don't mind if they've had an "almost" career, so been signed, never got anywhere, but I thought 5 star woman was a bit silly, she's had a really good chance to be successful, they were absolutely huge, so she doesn't rate another go.

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