Craig Revel Horwood has launched an attack on âThe X Factorâ, after 'Strictly Come Dancingâ, came out victorious in the first round of the annual ratings battle between the two shows.
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While the ballroom judge admitted he is a fan of the rival show, which he watches on catch-up, he revealed he believes that the showâs âtiredâ format is the reason it is losing viewers.
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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood
Speaking to The Sun, Craig said: âI think âX Factorâ is tired. If they arenât getting the ratings then people are sick of it.
âI know there have been changes with the judges, but itâs the format really.
âI would like to see it go back to honest auditions and not have all that stuff in the background. People should just sing by themselves. You used to see people being vulnerable. Now itâs predictable,â he said.
âThe X Factorâ trailed âStrictlyâ by two million viewers when the shows went head-to-head for the first time this year, and Craig appeared confident the BBC dance competition would continue to stay on top when the dancers take to the floor again in two weekends time.
ââStrictlyâ is the best because itâs honest and it appeals to people aged three to 93. Itâs happy and doesnât rely on peopleâs misfortunes to get cheers,â he told the paper.
He also added that he wouldnât consider moving to sit beside Simon Cowell on âX Factorâ, because he would âhave to know the format is soundâ.
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Craig isn't a fan of the new series of 'X Factor'
Craig isnât the only star who has been lambasting âX Factorâ in the press, as fellow BBC star Graham Norton has also said the show has âlost its credibilityâ.
The chat show host told Radio Times: "I havenât watched 'X Factor' the past few years because it just seems so long now - itâs endless.
âAlso, the people arenât very good, so to all the judgesâ comments of âIâd buy your album tomorrowâ you think, âYouâre never having an albumâ. You wouldnât throw 50p at them if they were busking in the tube. I think itâs lost it's credibility.â
âThe X Factorâ continues on Saturday (19 September) at 8pm on ITV.