I haven't watched the X-Factor. In my opinion from what I have heard, it is similar to American Idol, but with more work on behalf of the "mentors." As for the race issue, I really don't think it is about race. It's more about television, popularity, and entertainment. Granted, the show cannot have singers of color winning all the time. So, the producers and executives have to switch it up or they may fear losing their broad white audience. It's a business from my perspective. Is it fair? Hell no. But, it's really just entertainment. Cher is popular, cute, and doing something "urban" out of a 16 year old, thin, white body. Like I said before, it's really just about entertainment and ratings. And I wouldn't be surprise if over half of this crap is stage.