The X-Factor (USA)

[Holly]

I think they need to let MJ rest in peace and leave his kids and family out of the spotlight for awhile..... I hope the kids, somehow, get the truth in all thisbut their ridiculous lives alone leave them with major emotional baggage...... sigh.... the whole family is whacked...... what a sad family.... they could have been so happy had they been content in serving Jehovah. Their dad, Joe, can't stand him...

I like the x-factor, my fave is Josh, I can't stand Astro...... obnoxious little punk who thinks the world owes him........ yuck!!!!!!!!! Glad he went home!!!!!!! yay!!!!!!!!!

[BloomEtta]

I like this show and The Voice. On X-Factor I like Josh the best. He seems to be the most consistent to my ear.

[Brother_Bliss]

And the winner is...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sfl-x-factor-melanie-amaro-wins-20111222,0,1291288.story

She deserved it. Very talented. I liked Josh (native Ohioan close to me) as well.

[AlexMichaels]

And the winner is...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sfl-x-factor-melanie-amaro-wins-20111222,0,1291288.story

She deserved it. Very talented. I liked Josh (native Ohioan close to me) as well.

I agree she did deserve it.. and she has an amazing voice.. I never did get to watch the last few episodes.. but of course it was plastered on the internet.. lol

[Holly]

And the winner is...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sfl-x-factor-melanie-amaro-wins-20111222,0,1291288.story

She deserved it. Very talented. I liked Josh (native Ohioan close to me) as well.

I liked them both too! I think the music scene lacks a Whitney or Mariah and she will fill the bill nicely!

[boodles]

So why is it called X Factor, it looks like American Idol to me. Or America's Got Talent. What is the difference? ;)

[destiny]

So why is it called X Factor, it looks like American Idol to me. Or America's Got Talent. What is the difference? ;)

the difference is the winner receives a( 5 million dollar music contract).......i didn't think any of them was worth 5 million..

[Brother_Bliss]

So why is it called X Factor, it looks like American Idol to me. Or America's Got Talent. What is the difference? ;)

the difference is the winner receives a( 5 million dollar music contract).......i didn't think any of them was worth 5 million..

Not too much of a difference. The "X-Factor" is that something special that it takes to become a star (supposedly).

The prize is deceptive. The $5 million is spread out over 5 years (1 million per year). The funds are used to record and promote the artist. They don't actually get a dime of it. They have to be good enough to sell records and book shows to start making a profit.

[boodles]

And did the winner have that "X Factor"?

[jpcook]

Yes Bob, and I am going to go out on a limb a say that I think Melanie Amaro is going to win!