Andrew Lloyd Webber Says X Factor A Hit Because He’s Not On TV
Andrew Lloyd Webber has said that the only reason the X Factor is enjoying such high ratings at the moment, is because his shows are off air.
The Lord, 59, said: “Last year it was up against Maria for a few weeks.
“We took a big chunk of their ratings. We were getting about six million and they were getting about seven million.
“So of course they are doing well this year — there’s nothing up against them.”
Lloyd Webber also revealed he will be back on TV with a BBC Christmas special with all the Maria and Joseph finalists.
And he added: “I am still talking with the BBC for a show next year. But it won’t be one of my musicals.”
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August 31st, 2007 at 3:01 am
Sir Andrew may be right here.
But it is also true that had there been another musical artist hunt on at the same time there may well have been a divide for the ratings.
The X factor still has the biggest draw from a broader spectrum of tv viewers than a BBC talent programme which tends to be more selective, offering socially conscious quality tv, versus Tv for the masses.
Maureen
Newcastle.