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Who would have thought it 
Simon Cowell knows the voting percentages each week on The X Factor and acts accordingly, it has been claimed.
The identity of the bottom two - and in the case of Deadlock the least popular act - is the only information made public during the programme. Full voting breakdowns are only published after the final show.
However, an alleged insider has told Heat magazine that Cowell is fully aware of the details of each weekly vote and alters his own actions as a judge, mentor and showrunner accordingly.
The source said: "Simon knows which contestants get the most votes each week, and some of them bring in a serious amount of financial revenue through phone votes.
"Viewers are encouraged to vote for certain acts, even when they sometimes perform below par. Contestants like Cher [Lloyd], for instance, make the show a lot of money, as she has an army of young fans who can be relied on to get their parents to vote for her every single week."
Regarding voting figures, they continued: "[Cowell] couldn't stand not to know. Sometimes he shares them with Louis [Walsh] and Cheryl [Cole], but hardly ever with Dannii [Minogue]... Because Simon's privy to the percentages of votes, he knows who is the most popular.
"Things can be unpredictable, so no-one can 100% tell who will make the finals, but he has a very clear idea every year about who is likely to make the finals, because of voting panels. That's what often makes Simon say things like, 'You're the dark horse', or 'You're the one to watch'."
A representative from SyCo was unavailable for comment on the claims.
Simon Cowell knows the voting percentages each week on The X Factor and acts accordingly, it has been claimed.
The identity of the bottom two - and in the case of Deadlock the least popular act - is the only information made public during the programme. Full voting breakdowns are only published after the final show.
However, an alleged insider has told Heat magazine that Cowell is fully aware of the details of each weekly vote and alters his own actions as a judge, mentor and showrunner accordingly.
The source said: "Simon knows which contestants get the most votes each week, and some of them bring in a serious amount of financial revenue through phone votes.
"Viewers are encouraged to vote for certain acts, even when they sometimes perform below par. Contestants like Cher [Lloyd], for instance, make the show a lot of money, as she has an army of young fans who can be relied on to get their parents to vote for her every single week."
Regarding voting figures, they continued: "[Cowell] couldn't stand not to know. Sometimes he shares them with Louis [Walsh] and Cheryl [Cole], but hardly ever with Dannii [Minogue]... Because Simon's privy to the percentages of votes, he knows who is the most popular.
"Things can be unpredictable, so no-one can 100% tell who will make the finals, but he has a very clear idea every year about who is likely to make the finals, because of voting panels. That's what often makes Simon say things like, 'You're the dark horse', or 'You're the one to watch'."
A representative from SyCo was unavailable for comment on the claims.
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if you can't believe an 'alleged insider' in heat magazine to tell the truth who can you trust
Ahem! Exactly - funny Fishy type thing. (Good name that)
lol the heat editor was on 5 live last week and was adamant that Cowell didn't know.
I'd be surprised if he didn't know as he's a control freak by nature. That said I do recall at least once what I thought was a show of genuine surprise on his face at a result. Bit about Louis being in on it sometimes also computes as he has thrown some giveaways in over the years I think.
Bit that makes me laugh is reference to young fans getting their parents to vote. Very Blue Peter 1960s. Don't from birth these days all have mobile phones on constant redial? I thought the mums vote countered the young vote?
Bit that makes me laugh is reference to young fans getting their parents to vote. Very Blue Peter 1960s. Don't from birth these days all have mobile phones on constant redial? I thought the mums vote countered the young vote?
Impossible imo - would destroy the credibility of the show.
Oh hold on...
Oh hold on...
Xfactor are complaining to the Press Complaints Commision about Heat mag
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http://www.beehivecity.com/newspapers/x-factor-look-to-quell-fix-allegations-with-pcc-complaint1954352/
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http://www.beehivecity.com/newspapers/x-factor-look-to-quell-fix-allegations-with-pcc-complaint1954352/
even more unbelievable 
Producers of The X Factor have rejected any suggestion that Simon Cowell is aware of the voting figures on the reality talent show and have instructed media lawyers to file a formal complaint against a magazine through the Press Complaints Commission.
It was suggested in the weekly glossy that Cowell is given the full breakdown of the public vote each week and alters his actions accordingly.
Insiders said: "These allegations are completely and utterly untrue. Total lies. Simon doesn't and has never known voting figures and percentages until they are released after the final.
"There are a ridiculous number of conspiracy theories and everyone has had enough of them - they are unfounded. The show is 100% fair."
A representative from Syco tonight confirmed that formal action was proceeding through media lawyers Carter Ruck.
Producers of The X Factor have rejected any suggestion that Simon Cowell is aware of the voting figures on the reality talent show and have instructed media lawyers to file a formal complaint against a magazine through the Press Complaints Commission.
It was suggested in the weekly glossy that Cowell is given the full breakdown of the public vote each week and alters his actions accordingly.
Insiders said: "These allegations are completely and utterly untrue. Total lies. Simon doesn't and has never known voting figures and percentages until they are released after the final.
"There are a ridiculous number of conspiracy theories and everyone has had enough of them - they are unfounded. The show is 100% fair."
A representative from Syco tonight confirmed that formal action was proceeding through media lawyers Carter Ruck.
Hilarious. Heat only reporting what everyone always suspected (assumed?!), but didn't dare to print...
More fool them!
More fool them!
Confirms he doesn't know for me. Wouldn't go to court if he knew. He would be finished professionaly.
Dizzy
What do you think though of the reaction and sheer delight on Cowell's face, punching the air even when ONE D get called through to the next round? I honestly don't think he knows the result and is waiting there fingers crossed as we all are to hear our act have gone through. I really do. He must be a terriffic actor if he already knows because he looks absolutely thrilled and delighted.
What do you think though of the reaction and sheer delight on Cowell's face, punching the air even when ONE D get called through to the next round? I honestly don't think he knows the result and is waiting there fingers crossed as we all are to hear our act have gone through. I really do. He must be a terriffic actor if he already knows because he looks absolutely thrilled and delighted.
George
Exactly. I really don't think he does. I think it's a public voting competition and he's waiting for the results, hoping his act goes through as are all of us at home who have our favourites or have backed someone to win it.
Exactly. I really don't think he does. I think it's a public voting competition and he's waiting for the results, hoping his act goes through as are all of us at home who have our favourites or have backed someone to win it.
Cowell prob gets hourly updates from when the phone lines open LOU
mach
He may well do. He may well not though.
He may well do. He may well not though.
I 100% guarrantee it will never go to court.
Some peoples naivety is astonishing!
Some peoples naivety is astonishing!
I 100% guarrantee it will never go to court.
Some peoples naivety is astonishing!
...is completely correct. All his lawyers are doing is filing a complaint.
This year and last there are too many things that would not make sense if Cowell didn't know the results before their announcement.
There's no legal problem with him being told, it's a multi-million pound business, do you really think he leaves things that he can easily control to chance?
Some peoples naivety is astonishing!
...is completely correct. All his lawyers are doing is filing a complaint.
This year and last there are too many things that would not make sense if Cowell didn't know the results before their announcement.
There's no legal problem with him being told, it's a multi-million pound business, do you really think he leaves things that he can easily control to chance?
Whatever the truth, it'll never go to court and therefore never come out... We'll never know for sure, we can only suspect!
Henry/Dizzy
Do you see my point though about his reaction when ONE D go through. He honestly looks so relieved and delighted to me literally punching the air. Put on? .............. I don't think so.
Do you see my point though about his reaction when ONE D go through. He honestly looks so relieved and delighted to me literally punching the air. Put on? .............. I don't think so.
Henry
Fair enough we'll beg to differ there then.
Fair enough we'll beg to differ there then.
It's all part of the pantomime, of course he knows.
Cowell's completely Machiavellian - an arch manipulator... I honestly wouldn't be surprised if it was all an act.
Fair enough Dizzy. Who knows? ...... no one. Therefore we'll all go with our own thoughts. That's fair isn't it.
from OTHH's thread on Sunday night:
on Xtra Factor tonight, talking about the results, Cowell said "there were plenty of surprises tonight, not just in the bottom two". Anyone want to guess what he meant? Matt being in fourth place? Cher 0.1% above the B2? Wagner outpolling Rebecca?
I'll stop now.
on Xtra Factor tonight, talking about the results, Cowell said "there were plenty of surprises tonight, not just in the bottom two". Anyone want to guess what he meant? Matt being in fourth place? Cher 0.1% above the B2? Wagner outpolling Rebecca?
I'll stop now.
Surely nobody is doubting that its the Simon Cowell show in every way. Just watch the way the judges constantly look to Simon for approval. Especailly Louie and Cheryl. Especailly when they are being the scripted naughty boy or girl.
I think Simon takes a lot of advice from producers and other backroom people only on the basis that they are fired if they give bad advice. Or get caught doing what Simon has told em that but ends up looking bad.
Saturday afternoon wrestling was less fixed.
I do not however believe they dare actually interfere with the vote thats why the judges the comments, the editing , the media and the information on voting figures are so tightly controlled.
How do I know Simon knows the figures? How are you going to stop him?
Do I think Simon is genuinely delighted when the Boys go through. Yes. Is it a great way of encouraging the 12 year old girls to vote even more? Its one of the best. Does he know in advance. of course.
I think Simon takes a lot of advice from producers and other backroom people only on the basis that they are fired if they give bad advice. Or get caught doing what Simon has told em that but ends up looking bad.
Saturday afternoon wrestling was less fixed.
I do not however believe they dare actually interfere with the vote thats why the judges the comments, the editing , the media and the information on voting figures are so tightly controlled.
How do I know Simon knows the figures? How are you going to stop him?
Do I think Simon is genuinely delighted when the Boys go through. Yes. Is it a great way of encouraging the 12 year old girls to vote even more? Its one of the best. Does he know in advance. of course.
one question melv;why arnt the voting figures released??????????????????????????????????????????????????
Because we'd see every week who's winning and place bets on the leader, lay the ones at the bottom. Let's say for arguememnts sake you knew mary was winning the vote every week. Who would you go and back?
possible;but im firm believer that votes r tampered with in a certain way;my god mary has to go soon terrible
Simon says that they don't release the figures straight away so as to protect the integrity of the show. He also says he doesn't see the voting figures himself and that it really is a singing competition.
do people actuall believe he doesnt know the voting figures lol
lay
Yes but I think you're naive for thinking he does so I'll ask you again. What makes you right?
Yes but I think you're naive for thinking he does so I'll ask you again. What makes you right?
lou im in a more priveleged position than u;thats big enough clue for anyone
lay
Ok but Simon Cowell's my brother, Danni's my ex husband and Cheryl Cole is my eldest son didn't I tell you?
Get the picture?
Ok but Simon Cowell's my brother, Danni's my ex husband and Cheryl Cole is my eldest son didn't I tell you?
Get the picture?
for all those who don't think SCowell knows the voting figures, didn't he give the game away that he does with his comments on XTra Factor on Sunday night??
from OTHH's thread on Sunday night:
on Xtra Factor tonight, talking about the results, Cowell said "there were plenty of surprises tonight, not just in the bottom two". Anyone want to guess what he meant? Matt being in fourth place? Cher 0.1% above the B2? Wagner outpolling Rebecca?
I'll stop now.
from OTHH's thread on Sunday night:
on Xtra Factor tonight, talking about the results, Cowell said "there were plenty of surprises tonight, not just in the bottom two". Anyone want to guess what he meant? Matt being in fourth place? Cher 0.1% above the B2? Wagner outpolling Rebecca?
I'll stop now.
I saw Xtra Factor too and Simon did blatantly say there were surprises at the top as well as the bottom of the vote. He has adamantly denied knowing the voting breakdown, but not as far as I know denied knowing the order in which the public ranked the acts. Perhaps he gets the order but not the %s.
He doesn't need to know the percentages. But I bet if 1D was ahead by a mile the skivvy would say "Yeah Simon and 1D are ahead by a mile".
Apply the same to any noteworthy ocurrence.
Apply the same to any noteworthy ocurrence.
I don’t know what the problem is. The world is not all roses, Cowell knows the precise voting percentages whenever he wants, he controls everything, wouldn’t you in his place, we didn’t invade the middle east to fight terrorism, NASA was set up (according to 102f of it’s initial policy document) to lie about US space capabilities.
Get over it.
Get over it.
Considering One D's previous polling I think his face gives it away when they were announced top in the 'no particular order' rundown.
Bunny, that's probably right... He'll know who's polling top etc., but no need to go into percentages. He has to - he's involved in all of the production meetings when they determine the running order etc. We've all commented on how they ramp up certain acts, giving them the pimp slot, whilst putting those out of favour in the graveyard slot.
It's not a conspiracy - it's their job! It's just good old fashioned stage managed Saturday night entertainment. Nothing to get too worked up about, as long as you always bare this in mind when punting!
It's not a conspiracy - it's their job! It's just good old fashioned stage managed Saturday night entertainment. Nothing to get too worked up about, as long as you always bare this in mind when punting!
Matt due the pimp slot in next 2/3 weeks.
Lou if Simon wanted him there are dozens of neatle song he could have have.
In 2 seconds of the top of my head.
Norwegian Wood. My fav. I couldn't possibly mention what happened on planet Melv when this song hit my gonads. And then she said "Its time for bed"ooooooooooooooooooooooo
in the form of a blonde Melvian venus smelling of evergreen tree's.
And I love her.
Hide your love away.
In 2 seconds of the top of my head.
Norwegian Wood. My fav. I couldn't possibly mention what happened on planet Melv when this song hit my gonads. And then she said "Its time for bed"ooooooooooooooooooooooo
in the form of a blonde Melvian venus smelling of evergreen tree's.And I love her.
Hide your love away.
Oneof the rougher Melvian Venii stepping form her Space ship. See her ship Mates trying to cool her down as she is far to hot for planet earth.
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Melev
yes so so many great songs and he gets that! Hope he asks for something else.
yes so so many great songs and he gets that! Hope he asks for something else.
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