Starstruck

What is going on with so called light entertainment shows on ITV, once again they manage to deliver yet another stinker.

The format, inspired by Stars in their eyes, or just a plain rip off of it. A format, that is just so incredibly tired, is there genuinely any appetite for a Sunday teatime singing competition anymore?

The huge flaw, is that the contestants play second fiddle, once again, to the judges, the show is all about them, and pandering to their egos.

I adore Sheridan Smith, and recently I have loved watching her in The Teacher and No Return, she is so much better than trash like this, she's worth a point, and that's the only plus point I can find on this show. Perhaps that they're not dressed up as licorice alsorts and bananas is another. ...

Genuinely I sat through two of them, I can't cope with another minute of it.

Agonising, 2/10.

And that's why I love it.

Most of the acts are hilariously bad, with a smattering of really decent performances. The latest episode featured 3 guys having a stab at being Barry Gibb for the night, and I haven't laughed so hard in such a long time. So tonight Matthew, for that reason alone, I'm giving it a 9/10.

I'm guessing the viewing figures have been good enough to bring it back for a second season. Most of the judges are bit too forgiving, but at least Adam Lambert can be more cutting with his appraisal of a performance.

Just don't go in to this expecting too much, enjoy and treat it for what it is, light entertainment.

I think it's great! Light hearted, easy watching and fun. It's a show for positvity, there's no negativity or putting people down.

I also love the fact that the judging panel can actually do what they are judging other people on. So many shows like this have a judge with no relation to what they are judging, like a chef judging dancing!

I also like guessing who they are going to be performing as.

Yes, they don't always look exactly like the person they are going to be performing as, but it's not just about the look, it's about the singing voice, performance style, presence and quirks and traits of the artist that they are able to do.

You could literally come out onto the stage and fart into the mic and the judges would swoon.

At least Adam tries to tell the truth 😂😂

This show needs to be less trophy for everyone and more harsh competition in order to survive.

I don't know what the judges are talking about when they praise these acts because even a non professional like myself can tell that they are really bad.