Former X factor contestant Niki Evans has branded the show for being ageist and sexist. Niki, who made it through to the live shows in 2007, claims that it is impossible for an older woman to win the show.
Speaking to The Sun, Niki said, “I will eat my hat if an over-25 woman ever wins The X Factor.
“Age is a horrible, horrible thing to have to go through. But I was very lucky, touch wood. There’s only a couple of us who got to fourth (position) – of my age group, women.
“I’d be very surprised if an over-25 woman ever won it. It’s not just ageist – it’s sexist as well because you get the little cute boys, and since the four age groups have come in, because it’s over-25s, it’s groups, under-25 boys and under-25 girls.
Speaking about the new audition format, Evans told The Sun, “It’s a lot easier now isn’t it? You get backing tracks, you get a big audience so I don’t think it’s as scary as walking into one room with four people staring at you with no music. I think it’s a lot easier these days.”
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