[tellyblues]

If ITV had gone ahead with Rising Star, what would that have meant for The Voice? Both are very similar in having blind auditions, only so many contestants getting chosen per round and people singing what they liked. That's what holds back these shows in that ballad after ballad after ballad isn't exciting to watch. The X Factor had themed weeks which meant a variety of musical styles and upbeat songs. Also, I'm not sure eight weeks or whatever to win money or a holiday is that satisfying for viewers when contestants want the singing career anyway. Maybe if there were contestants who were in it solely for the money, The Voice would be more entertaining but they would look stupid prancing around on that soulless stage so would probably get eliminated early on.

Maybe what ITV need is an everything decided on the night singing show which is the best solution for everyone.