No major set changes this year, although they've finally tweaked it. They have massive screens at each side replacing the tower things that used to be there. They project the judges faces onto them (like in America) but they mirror one of the images so it looks symmetrical and that annoys me.
The stairs also look a little bit more curved this year, perhaps the centre screen has been moved back, there is also an extended walkway behind the judges. I was expecting a new set this year but fully understand if they've postponed any plans due to the way this years ratings have gone (and they can 'relaunch' next year).
Nicole did a good job too, some funny comments but she could have the tendency to become annoying. Much better than she was in the auditions anyway.
I'm glad I wasnt the only one expecting a new set this year, a little disappointed to see the same one, but the tweaks do look good.
Its very much like the previous 'wide' set when it got tweaked for its third year in a row with more emphasis on the strip lights edging the LED screens.
Yeah, it does appear to have gone American X Factor in a way, and it does appear to have grown 'taller'.
Very nice addition of the rail camera they utilised at the final in Wembley last December.
The use of 'Read All About It' by Emeli Sande is getting tad annoying however.
Has anyone noticed that the bed used when the acts leave the stage
still
doesnt match the refreshed opening title music?
