The X Factor second highest ratings ever, thanks to Susan Boyle
Simon Cowell thanks Susan Boyle
Simon Cowell thanks Susan Boyle
THE X Factor launch 11.7 million – and Simon Cowell puts it down to Susan Boyle.
A staggering 11.7million tuned in to watch Saturday nights X Factor and see its new format .Simon’s decision to hold auditions in front of a live studio audience is now down to thelegendary Susan Boyle audition on sister show Britain’s Got Talent, which became a worldwide YouTube sensation.
“Susan Boyle changed auditions forever.â€
“If she had walked on to the X Factor like it used to be it would not have been as dramatic.
“Giving people a crowd to perform in front of makes it harder and more exciting.
“It makes or breaks you. It can turn a good performance into an incredible one.â€
Saturday’s X Factor was watched by 54 per cent of the telly audience.
The figure is a massive boost for Simon, who admited he had become bored of the shows original format.
“Danyl Johnson and Stacey Solomon are examples of just how much the show had improved.â€
“He gave an incredible audition. He’s got a seriously, seriously good voice.â€
“You watch it and it immediately has the wow factor. The show has stepped up a gear.â€
“And it’s great for the viewers. It’s feel-good telly and that’s something we could seriously do with in Britain right now.â€
