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Deleted member 15344
Guest
Really ?
What is it with the current need to make this poor statements.
If you don't like then fine don't watch it but there is no need to post poor statements like that lumping everyone together.
palindromicbob
Tour Winner
There was nothing quality about that comment. The only reason I think you reply was to enjoy the sound of your keyboard.
It's mindless TV. I don't have to think when it's on. I dip in and out depending on how good the act is. I don't want cerebral entertainment on a Saturday night. And thank god it exists. How would the exceptional talents be unearthed if it didn't exist?
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
I'm not a massive fan, but my Missus quite likes it.
It's called "give and take"
If she (quite happily) sits through 3 hours of F1 or 6 hours of Masters coverage for me, I'll quite happily keep her company and sit through an hour of the X-Factor. Strictly or The Hairy Bikers for her.
It's called "give and take"
If she (quite happily) sits through 3 hours of F1 or 6 hours of Masters coverage for me, I'll quite happily keep her company and sit through an hour of the X-Factor. Strictly or The Hairy Bikers for her.
SteveJay
Head Pro
Maybe through sheer hard work, determination and effort like the vast majority of talented show business people, and every superstar that predated reality TV rather than by an instant manufactured process that is as much about humiliating delusional no hopers who think they have talent as it is about discovering new acts.
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Deleted member 15344
Guest
A lot of people you see on BGT have worked very hard and lots of long hours but just haven't had that little break needed.
Programs like BGT have managed to unearth some great talent that previously might never have been found
So, do you want the exceptional new acts unearthed or not? Or should they spend 10 years on the club circuit before giving up? Between BGT and X Factor there's been some phenomenal talent unearthed. Your version would see the vast majority still in obscurity.
Yes there's been a whole load of dross, but why the negativity? What does negativity actually achieve?
chrisd
Major Champion
Times have changed and the days have gone where talented acts tour the working men's clubs etc for experience and, if they're good enough get that "overnight success" that's taken 10 years or so. There are many less places to be seen and offered an opportunity.
BGT is just following a long line of talent shows that I've since since the 60's (Opportunity Knocks) the difference being that BGT is padded out with no hopers who just want their 10 minutes of fame and, let's be frank, for a bit of mindless fun on a Saturday evening it's fine. Personally I much prefer BGT to XFactor which has, for me, long outdone it's shelf life
SteveJay
Head Pro
Agree, but only a very small number of "phenomenal" talents, mostly from XF rather than BGT.....a lot of winners were nothing special and are back in obscurity now or doing some related media work rather than performing as they did on the show. These shows are actually as much about personality as talent, always will be whilst its a public vote.
But hey ho, its entertainment, even if at the expense of the poor no hopers. I watch sometimes. Just disagree that without these shows we would have a dearth of talent and the music industry would be so much poorer.
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Deleted member 15344
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It's not just music though is it
Paul Potts and Susan Boyle both bery successful now
The dance groups have all gone on to create careers and shows as well as acts like Spellbound and Collabro
Even the dogs etc have for careers.
BGT has unearthed some great talent that wouldn't have been seen before
BGT is massively different to X Factor
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
I'm not a fan of these types of show. Don't watch them but neither would I criticise those who do - I'll stay up into the wee small hours watching the "Waste Management Open" so who am I to judge?
However, I have seen the clip of that young girl singing "Defying Gravity" and she was absolutely amazing. Fantastic!
However, I have seen the clip of that young girl singing "Defying Gravity" and she was absolutely amazing. Fantastic!
Ultimately the problem with these shows is they become a popularity contest and it's about "the journey" and so a lot of time those with arguable the best voice, talent etc never win when the public votes.
Tongo
Journeyman Pro
Mrs is watching tonight's episode. Not really interested but one act was done to Zorba the Greek (good lad!) whilst another chap has just tried to sing Nessun Dorma, provoking happy memories of that sultry, summer of 1990 and the Italia 90 World Cup. Happy days!
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That magician was good
louise_a
Money List Winner
BGT is the only one of the "talent" shows that I watch, mainly because itsw all done and dusted in a month rather than the stuff that drags on for 3 or 4 months.
The magician was good tonight but I didn't get the euphoria over the choir at the end. That sort of thing is a very American in my mind and not something I am a fan of.
The magician was good tonight but I didn't get the euphoria over the choir at the end. That sort of thing is a very American in my mind and not something I am a fan of.
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
Watched it and enjoyed it last night.
Only thing that bothers me (slightly) is that quite a few of the acts, whilst being very good, are not, as the title suggests, from Britain.
More and more acts are travelling over here from Eastern Europe, or even further afield, to stake their claim.
Hardly "Britain's" got talent and kind of makes a mockery of the shows premise.
Never mind. Still enjoyed it.
Only thing that bothers me (slightly) is that quite a few of the acts, whilst being very good, are not, as the title suggests, from Britain.
More and more acts are travelling over here from Eastern Europe, or even further afield, to stake their claim.
Hardly "Britain's" got talent and kind of makes a mockery of the shows premise.
Never mind. Still enjoyed it.
Exactly what HID said last night, "they're not Britain's."
Beezerk
Money List Winner
BGT? That's why god invented gaming consoles.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Is BGT not just Opportunity Knocks hyped-up to a ridiculous level. I don't know as I have never watched.
