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You do realise that before anyone gets the opportunity to audition infront of the judges on “X Factor”, they are put through three intense auditions and call-backs in front of TV producers? The only chance “X Factor” is giving those delusional acts is the opportunity to embarrass themselves on national TV. The producers actually turn down good singers in order to make space for these types of acts. I wouldn’t really describe it as giving an equal platform. I would describe it more as exploiting delusional people in order to make “good TV”.

Not all the artists on “The Voice” are seasoned, and definitely not established. Granted, some are more seasoned than others (Vince Kidd) for example, but when it comes to the entertainment/music industry there is always more to learn. There is certainly nobody on that show that is too good to benefit from the advice of the four coaches and if they are simply there for exposure then I think that’s fine. We have discovered lots of hidden gems in this format; think of Leona Lewis, SuBo, Jennifer Hudson, Paul Potts -- all extremely talented individuals who were just in need of a platform.