However regardless of Cowell’s objections, Identical Distinction was a success with viewers, who despatched them on to the finals, the place they’d end the season in third place.
As for the decide, Smith mentioned he was capable of roll with the punches: “I didn’t take the insults personally. It form of felt prefer it was a little bit of a pantomime. Particularly as a result of off-camera, Simon was such a stunning man.
“I bear in mind him as soon as telling me backstage, ‘Look don’t take something to coronary heart, I’m probably not being that nasty. Generally, after I say nasty feedback, it truly does you a favor as a result of the viewers thinks you’re in hassle and so they vote.’
“He advised me it was the acts within the center, who don’t get good or dangerous feedback, that find yourself going out.”
