This post is a little different this week than my usual "movie pick of the week" because I feel there is a dilema on the Reality TV circuit. Two of the same type of Reality TV shows airing on primetime......at the SAME TIME! Oh Dear! Who will get the higher ratings?? Its NBC's "The Voice" vs. Fox's or I should say Simon Cowell's "X Factor".
Both shows are singing competitions that have no age restrictions and can be groups or solo acts. Both shows feature a 4 judge panel...and both shows feature judge mentors for the acts, both are LIVE, and both require America to vote for the winner. Hmmmmmm.....it sounds as if they are perty darn similar....but which is better???? Ill tell you which is better....for a few different reasons..."The Voice" gets my vote because
1. THE HOST: The Voice's Carson Daly is far more seasoned then Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez...even though Mario has a bit of hosting experience...Khloe completely de-credits him and the show as well. Come on Cowell....you really couldnt find anyone better???? Also, Carson genuinly is interested in the acts...their is a bond that you see between him and the contestants where as with Mario and Khloe they are just reading a teleprompter and faking it. Its extremely transparent and a big downfall to X Factor.
2. THE JUDGES: Im sorry, but Brittany Spears might have been the worst choice EVER to be a judge. The purpose of a judge is to bring personality, creative and constructive critisim, be a mentor, and be entertaining. Her vocabulary consists of one word..."Amazing" and thats it. She is awkward and it is uncomfortable to watch. Demi Lovato isn't much better, she is too busy "fake fighting" with other judge Simon Cowell to have a really good opinion. Plus....she is completely one dimensional on stage, except for her hairstyles. Thank God for L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell who atleast have some impactful thoughts. "The Voice"'s Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green, and Adam Levine are DYNAMITE...their chemistry is off the charts...they are witty, smart, engaging, and completely genuine. Their is no comparison here between these judges and X Factor...."The Voice" nailed it.
3. THE PERFORMANCES: "The Voice" wins in this category too....with the "Battle Rounds" where each contestant goes up against the other and then their mentor picks the best...its intense, emotional and entertaining. The perfomances are raw and showcase the talent's voice abilities and own style. Where the "X Factor" has ridiculous production performances with cheesy background dancers, horrible over the top costumes, and nothing raw and intimate about the performances. Plus, you can barely hear the contestants sing because the sound system and back up vocalists overpower the perfomance. "X Factor" got it wrong.
The only and I mean ONLY thing that "X Factor" has going for it is that it has incredible talent on the show....and I do see a lot of them making it really big in the music business. "The Voice" has great talent as well but I do see a lot of the same TYPES of singers in the competion which gives the advantage to " X Factor" in that department. But overall ........"The Voice" is the WINNER!
WATCH IT.