When news broke that Kelly Rowland was hand picked to become a judge on "X Factor USA" it was considered a "good look" for the "Motivation" and "Dirty Laundry" diva. Now, looking at ratings for the series, it seems like Kelly is on a sinking ship.
According to ratings figures released late last week, "X Factor USA" has dropped not to 6 million or 5 million, but less than 4.6 million viewers two nights in a row.
For Wednesday, November 6, "X Factor" was watched by just 4.51 million viewers. Thursday, November 7, the singing competition was watched by just 3.67 million viewers.
You don't have to go back far to see that this is a major problem for FOX and Simon Cowell. Just last year "X Factor," which included Britney Spears and L.A. Reid at the judging table, pulled 8.5 million viewers with a two-hour season premiere. This year, just 6.2 million watched the premiere.
While there are many reasons why "X Factor" isn't faring well, including a hiatus due to the World Series, a special edition of "The Voice" airing during the same timeslot, a glitch with voting and last Wednesday's Country Music Awards (watched by over 16.3 million people), these ratings are really terrible for a broadcast series. The show's revamped format is not helping either. Gone is the judges houses portion of the series. Instead, producers swapped in "The Four Chair Challenge" and to be honest, this year's talent is not all that interesting (save for a few individuals). So all of that said, is this the last season of "X Factor USA"? According to the LA Times it could be the end.
"In the key adults ages 18 to 49 demographic, Fox's "X Factor" lost more than one-fifth of its audience compared with last year," the LA Times reports. "Cowell brought on new judges Paula Rubio and Kelly Rowland to the stateside version this year. If the ratings keep dropping, don't be surprised if the master of media manipulation starts talking program reinvention yet again. But that's one act that needs to be sent packing. And the repercussions will extend far beyond Cowell and his mini-empire. Fox has spent more than a decade relying on singing shows. After this week's ratings, it's clear that era is quickly winding down."
Thoughts?
Are you a fan of The X Factor? If so, you may have noticed that the show’s popularity has been on the decline in recent years. And it seems that Kelly Rowland’s stint as a judge on the show didn’t do much to reverse this trend.
The X Factor has long been one of the most popular talent shows on TV, but ratings have been steadily dropping over the past few seasons. This year’s series, which featured Kelly Rowland alongside Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh, saw an all-time low in viewership numbers.
So what went wrong? Let’s take a closer look at Kelly Rowland’s controversial time on the show and how it may have contributed to its downfall.
The X Factor’s Declining Popularity
You’re seeing less and less people tuning in to The X Factor, with Kelly Rowland’s season hitting record lows. It seems like the show has been on a downward trend for some time now. Maybe it’s because there are just too many reality singing competitions on TV these days.
But even with all the competition out there, The X Factor used to be one of the most popular shows around. People would tune in week after week to see their favorite contestants perform and watch as they were whittled down to the final winner. Now, it seems like people just aren’t interested anymore.
There could be many reasons for this decline in popularity. Maybe viewers are tired of watching the same formula play out year after year. Or maybe they’re just not as invested in the contestants as they used to be. Whatever the reason may be, it’s clear that something needs to change if The X Factor wants to regain its former glory.
Kelly Rowland’s Controversial Stint on the Show
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The former Destiny’s Child member joined the show as a judge in 2011 and quickly found herself at the center of several controversies. One of the most notable was her alleged feud with fellow judge Tulisa Contostavlos.
The two were rumored to have had a falling out over their differing opinions on contestant Misha B, which led to tense moments between them on camera. But that wasn’t the only drama surrounding Rowland’s time on the show.
She also faced backlash for some of her comments towards contestants, including telling one young singer that she needed to ‘look more like a popstar’ in order to succeed. This comment was met with criticism from viewers who felt it promoted harmful beauty standards and ignored talent in favor of appearance.
Despite these controversies, Rowland remained a popular judge among viewers and helped mentor several successful acts during her time on The X Factor. However, her tenure ultimately came to an end when she announced she would not be returning for another season due to scheduling conflicts with her music career.
Conclusion
So, now that you’ve read about the declining popularity of The X Factor and Kelly Rowland’s controversial stint on the show, what can we conclude from all of this?
Well, it seems like there are a few key factors at play here.
Firstly, it’s clear that audiences are becoming increasingly disillusioned with talent shows like The X Factor. With so many other entertainment options available these days, viewers are less likely to tune in week after week for months on end. This is a problem not just for The X Factor but for all similar shows out there.
Secondly, while Kelly Rowland may have been a talented judge and mentor on the show, her controversial comments and actions certainly didn’t help matters. From her infamous feud with fellow judge Tulisa to accusations of favoritism towards certain contestants, Rowland was often at the center of drama both on and off screen.
All in all, it’s clear that something needs to change if The X Factor wants to regain its former glory. Whether that means shaking up the judging panel or rethinking the format of the show altogether remains to be seen. But one thing is certain – unless something changes soon, The X Factor may find itself falling even further into obscurity in the years to come.