I supposed no one should be surprised, right? Lip-syncing!??!? On a TV show!?!? No. Freakin. Way.
Video clip of it is below. It’s really quick, sorry the sound isn’t the best.
Uh Huh. I guess what’s sad is that it took a contestant getting caught (Leroy Bell) for them to admit it.
Simon admitted that the group songs are all pre-recorded…
NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) – Fox admitted to lip syncing on its singing competition X Factor after contestant Leroy Bell was heard singing on Thursday’s episode before he even held his microphone to his mouth.
“All survival songs are performed live, with just a backing track,” a show representative said in a statement to TheWrap.
“For the group ensemble performance, the vocals are pre-recorded to allow acts to concentrate on preparing for their own live competitive performances on Wednesdays — this is also no different to what other competition shows do for ensemble performances.”
That may be the case — but X Factor got caught. The sight of Bell raising the mic to his mouth only after his voice was heard elicited scorn from fans online. He was performing as part of an opening medley, not in competition.
OK, one more sad part: given what the X-Factor is all about: finding great talent. It really does put a stain on the whole concept. I get that they want to be as good as possible for the actual broadcast, but dang. Simon… that ain’t cool.
And here’s a good article about the lip syncing that actually addresses whether or not it matters:
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/11/04/x-factor-lip-syncing
More info about how x-factor vocals are generally FAKED during some of the show… sorry… this stuff just bugs me
