THE deficiency of voting pattern in reality shows reared its face again when two favourites of the judges and studio audience were technically thrown out at the early stage of the ongoing Glo X Factor music competition.
Sonorous singer, Vicky and vocal potpourri group, SmoothBoiz were tipped for eviction for recording the lowest number of votes from the Nigerian and Ghanaian publics, save for the veto power of legendary musician Onyeka Onwenu, rap star, Jude Abaga (MI) and Ghanaian hip-life artiste, Reggie Rockstone who are judges in the competition.
The intrigue brings to mind, the fate of Vickiola, a singer with great prospect, but who was kicked out of the Glo Naija Sings competition as first evictee, some years back. Viewers who thought she probably did better than one or two participants did not feel were not comfortable with her early exit. Even some judges of the competition who saw the prospect in the lady couldn’t do anything to keep her in the house. Perhaps, that experience is the improvement that has given Vicky and SmoothBoiz a second chance.
The Dream Studio on Bamako Street, Ogba, Lagos was filled to capacity. Excited, fans of the contestants yelled with great hope for their singers of choice. They could have guessed who will be going home, judging by the artistes’ previous renditions. But when representative of renowned auditors, Alexander Forbes handed the result to show host, Tools who announced: “the two acts at the bottom having secured the least votes are… Vicky and SmoothBoiz.” A palpable silence engulfed the crowd. The judges too, were dumbfounded. And then there was an outburst of disagreement.
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