@TGJ team --

"and looks set to be the biggest show of its kind" <--O~o

Er... Just what are y'all talking about?? 'X-Factor' ratings have failed to impress. And that episode that featured Rihanna, did it set a "new viewership record" - NO!
Here, have a look: http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/10/14/tv-ratings-thursday-x-factor-drops-still-leads-fox-win-on-a-mixed-night-of-advances-declines/107233/ <-- Even WITH an "upwards" adjustment, as compared to the prior week's show!

..And, as far as the show's OVERALL showing (AND the last 'Rihanna featured' show): deadline(dotcom)/2011/10/ratings-rat-race-x-factor-makes-sunday-appearance-pan-am-sheds-another-tenth/

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