BGT has always been a little nauseating, but at least good entertainment in its initial seasons. The entertainment factor mostly stemmed from having both GENUINELY good acts and GENUINELY bad ones. And a panel of judges that would actually critique them in that way. Most of the drama derived from the Judges decisions, disagreements and ultimately their rejection of decent acts that just weren't quite good enough. It was cruel, but it was genuine great entertainment. THE SHOW ACTUALLY FELT REAL.
Its now season 13, and OH MY LORD THINGS HAVE CHANGED!
This is now the most embarrassing show on television. There are so many reasons for this, I will only really be able to cover my main gripes, but to headline it - THE PRODUCERS HAVE WRECKED IT IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE.
1. Half the acts are undoubtedly fixed. As in they are written and created by the producers themselves, and it is shockingly obvious. Many of these have taken the form of mind reading or magic acts, where the judges are always involved, and the participants always guess what the judges are thinking. Even if these acts actually do involve people with real magical powers, any body with half a brain is likely to be SCEPTICAL, anybody with half a brain might just feel that the judges are in on the act here. Christ, they even had a mind reading DOG this season, who won his semi final! VERY, VERY EMBARRASSING...
2. This one coinsides with point 1. The judges and presenters take part in over half the acts. This is beyond outrageous. For me this absolutely rubber stamps just how FAKE the show is now. Who in their right mind would turn up for an audition expecting the judges or presenters to play a major role in their performance. NOBODY. But every time, Ant and Dec or Walliams and Amanda have no objects in participating in what look to be very rehearsed acts, even sometimes dangerous acts. The writers (And this show shouldn't have writers btw) are clearly on drugs.
3. The Judges. AWFUL. Either they're told not judge anymore or they just don't. Cowell is a shadow of his former self. The show use to have actual judges, like Peirs Morgan. Now we have the like's of WALLIAMS.. Who spends the whole show clowning around with Cowell, performing exchanges which look to be written by a five year old. Their interactions are absolute vomit.
4. No drama. The acts are always 'good', and the judges just praise how amazing they are or they're 'over the top' bad. As in FAKE bad. As in their created by the producers to add some comic relief and give the judges the opportunity to buzz. This incredibly annoying structure has removed the main source of entertainment which was decent acts, at times getting harsh criticism from the judges, and not quite making it through. This was when the judges actually did their job. This new structure of 'good' acts and 'silly' acts has completely eradicated all the drama!
There are so many more things I could complain about here such as the cringe worthy sob stories, grotesque melodramatic music that is shoved in our faces, or the clearly solicit audience who give every act a standing ovation, but the list would be endless. I think you can see, I'm a little disappointed with the direction this show has gone. Fundamentally change it or STOP IT!
Its now season 13, and OH MY LORD THINGS HAVE CHANGED!
This is now the most embarrassing show on television. There are so many reasons for this, I will only really be able to cover my main gripes, but to headline it - THE PRODUCERS HAVE WRECKED IT IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE.
1. Half the acts are undoubtedly fixed. As in they are written and created by the producers themselves, and it is shockingly obvious. Many of these have taken the form of mind reading or magic acts, where the judges are always involved, and the participants always guess what the judges are thinking. Even if these acts actually do involve people with real magical powers, any body with half a brain is likely to be SCEPTICAL, anybody with half a brain might just feel that the judges are in on the act here. Christ, they even had a mind reading DOG this season, who won his semi final! VERY, VERY EMBARRASSING...
2. This one coinsides with point 1. The judges and presenters take part in over half the acts. This is beyond outrageous. For me this absolutely rubber stamps just how FAKE the show is now. Who in their right mind would turn up for an audition expecting the judges or presenters to play a major role in their performance. NOBODY. But every time, Ant and Dec or Walliams and Amanda have no objects in participating in what look to be very rehearsed acts, even sometimes dangerous acts. The writers (And this show shouldn't have writers btw) are clearly on drugs.
3. The Judges. AWFUL. Either they're told not judge anymore or they just don't. Cowell is a shadow of his former self. The show use to have actual judges, like Peirs Morgan. Now we have the like's of WALLIAMS.. Who spends the whole show clowning around with Cowell, performing exchanges which look to be written by a five year old. Their interactions are absolute vomit.
4. No drama. The acts are always 'good', and the judges just praise how amazing they are or they're 'over the top' bad. As in FAKE bad. As in their created by the producers to add some comic relief and give the judges the opportunity to buzz. This incredibly annoying structure has removed the main source of entertainment which was decent acts, at times getting harsh criticism from the judges, and not quite making it through. This was when the judges actually did their job. This new structure of 'good' acts and 'silly' acts has completely eradicated all the drama!
There are so many more things I could complain about here such as the cringe worthy sob stories, grotesque melodramatic music that is shoved in our faces, or the clearly solicit audience who give every act a standing ovation, but the list would be endless. I think you can see, I'm a little disappointed with the direction this show has gone. Fundamentally change it or STOP IT!