RATINGS RAT RACE: ‘X Factor’ Up, ‘Big Brother’ Finale Down, ‘Survivor’ Premiere Down In Demo & Up In Viewers

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• X-Factor is really strong this season. I think it’s going to continue to grow. Something about it just feels fresh — like they’ve refreshed the competition show concept. I’m the biggest cynic about these things, but somehow I’m getting hooked. The Voice feels tired to me. Maybe it will be helped by the new judges in the spring — that could give it a jolt of fresh energy. Big Brother Finale was one of the best in recent memory. Very good show. Not loving The New Normal or Go On (from the other night).

  Comment by TV observer — Thursday September 20, 2012 @ 9:00am PDT  Reply to this post

  • I totally agree about X-Factor, tuned in out of curiosity and I’m hooked now. You have to ignore a lot of fake reality footage but they’ve really knocked it out of the ballpark with the last 2 audition episodes. Like this Missouri country singer Tate Stevens from last night, amazing voice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q8IAwaGNqg

    Comment by Walter M. — Thursday September 20, 2012 @ 11:05am PDT  Reply to this post

    • OMG!!!

      I love Tate too!

      Cherubic, shiny face. Quality facial hair. Impressive pipe.

      Hope he wins!!!!

      Comment by Room Meat — Thursday September 20, 2012 @ 11:53am PDT  Reply to this post

• “the newly renewed Big Brother closed out its 14th cycle finale with a 2.5/7 in 18-49, down 14% from last year’s finale and its lowest-rated summer finale ever.”

  As long as bitter juries continue to ruin this game, the ratings will keep falling.

  Comment by Justin — Thursday September 20, 2012 @ 11:04am PDT  Reply to this post