I mentioned on the previous video but I was there in the audience the day you auditioned and we could see just how set up everything was it was ridiculous. I still feel bad for you having to deal with that.
stuti rice no they wasn’t.... they turned them off when Zoe did part 1 of these videos. They turn them off so they do have something to hide smh. X factor is full of bullies who play the victim card 24/7 just to cover their ass and think they are above others WHEN THEY ARE FUCKING NOT
Same, honestly I can’t believe that Simon Cowell has the AUDACITY to do this to people. Lives have literally been lost because of what he did to some people. Peoples lives have been ruined.
Agreed. Back when Zoe went on it I think it was at its peak in popularity so they were probably milking every situation in order to keep their views up.
I have to admit, I found out about your channel while watching one of the "Top Angry Audtions" videos. I saw so many people in the comments sticking up for you in that video that I had to find out your story. Now that I have, there's such a sinking feeling in my gut, knowing these types of people exist. I'm so sorry this happened to you, and I thank you for your honesty and bravery. I wish you all the best moving forward.
I stumbled across her from roomieofficial. I always knew "reality" tv is the FAKEST thing in existence, but I needed to see what exactly they did to her.
As a teenager who used to religiously watch “The Top Ten Angriest Auditions” and other similar compilations, I completely apologize for my judgement towards. How the show made you look as if you were a terrible brat, was my view of you. Which is completely untrue! I am so sorry.... But on another note, you look just like your mom; so gorgeous!!!
I too apologize, i did the same exact thing. it disgusts me that they portrayed her as a brat and let people INCLUDING KIDS believe that this kind, poor, sweet, and wonderful woman was actually like that.
This made me cry knowing how we were all fed that bs... and how we actually believed it I no longer watch these kind of shows after i was suppose to audition for Canada’s Got Talent. I still got the emails
They actually have their comments off for most of their videos... but im pretty sure they have them off so they can’t come for the judges after one of their “experiment” videos .
Me too. That hit me so hard. I wasn’t expecting it. My heart broke for her in that moment. I’m so glad to see that she’s taking back her power and standing up her herself - that must take so much courage. She’s one hell of a strong woman.
why do I feel like Ariel the holistic vocal coach had a similar story and they mentally abused her into going in the audition with that attitude and being hated by everyone for entertainment, she killed herself this year:(
@@soph2799 Really? It hit hard but I was totally expecting it. People can only take so much mental and emotional abuse. I'm glad she wasn't successful and that she's now recovering.
@@swiftie2161 Wait, she killed herself? :( That's horrible. I already stopped watching the X Factor years ago and I admit, did watch the 'angry audition reaction' videos and I feel bad that I had no idea all of this was going on. Seriously, this show needs to end. It's toying with people and actually ruining lives.
I don’t know if some of you guys know this, but Ariel Burdett, an X-factor contestant in 2008 who was also humiliated cause of the show, sadly took her own life in 2019 because of the shows detrimental effects :( this is absolutely terrible they all need to take responsibility!
Damn I didn't hear about that. She was clearly setup. I quite liked the idea of her doing a piece showing her vocal range. Don't quote me on it, but I am sure she suggested that in communication prior to her initial audition and likely did the same on the initial (non-televised) audition and passed it with flying colours.
The scary thing is Ariel Burnett, who went through a similar experience on X Factor, killed her self last year because of the constant tourment she was getting. This is the reality.
if you watch your audition back, when the audience are ‘booing’ as the judges are speaking, the audience is completely still. this is further proof your audition was manipulated!
That’s a very common thing from fix factor. You hear people screaming with joy or booing ferociously yet the entire first few rows are completely still. They actually get people to cheer and boo before the auditions start, while the audience is sat waiting, they have a warm up man who gets them to boo and cheer so they can edit it in later
so sad that Ariel took her life due to her audition on the show ruining her career and everything she had and there’s still tons of videos on youtube of her audition, once something is out there you can never escape :(
I remember seeing the televised version of your audition and when you said "You told me to sing a Pink song" there was something that was way too genuine about that, that it didn't matter how much the judges tried to talk you down and claim you weren't told to, that spoke volumes. I always suspected these kinds of shows had at least some sort of setup, because drama doesn't always happen every time you hold an audition, they have to manufacture it. I just didn't realize that it was quite this horrific. I can understand the sorts of trust issues this must have left you with, and as a formerly severely bullied kid I totally understand what a knock to your confidence that can be as an adult. You are 100% owed an apology (at the least) for the way they treated you.
Most likely all of them. They're probably in awe as soon as they step on stage. They're in front of a massive audience and four famous "judges" they'd never have the nerve.
Back when the shows started there was a lot of genuine stuff, and if someone was bad, then it was just an audition of someone who was tone deaf. Then they realized how much money they could make by doing stuff like what they did to Zoe
you can't, you usually have to sign a contract, even her making this video is kinda risky since it might've been in the contract to protect themselves and keep this from getting out.
This makes me wonder if Ariel Burdett (The holistic vocal coach contestant) had a similar experience to you, since she was also painted out as crazy and aggressive. Unfortunately she took her life last year but I’m so glad that you’re still here to expose X Factor. I hope this encourages people to speak up about their experiences with X Factor❤️
According to comments she left on her own videos on her RUclips channel she was purposefully “playing a character” and not set up by the production team. There’s a video about it that I just watched an hour or two ago.
She did it’s in a comment on her old yt channel she was taking medication I believe for her mental health but she ended up getting “ballooning” according to her basically she was saying she got fat from it
Nah, Ariel wanted to make fun of precisely the bullshit that are these auditions but its easier to pile on someone than think about it. She was just having fun but got outplayed. The show selectively edited of course.
me too!! especially like a tell all for artists that did make it like one direction and little mix because we all know syco and modest management are sus af and i just want to know everything that happened to everyone
Guys! Thank you all so much for the support, you don't know how much it means to me. I will reply to all of you but it might take me a little while. LY💜
I really hope they pay for what they did to you. Something about your audition always seemed off to me and now we know why! You're doing the right thing! You coming forward will hopefully help others in the future. You're in my prayers ❤
I'm so sorry for what they did to you!! I had a bad experience with a local TV news crew who bullied me on TV and made me look bad. But I was lucky not very many people have seen it. I remember how bad I felt. I can only imagine a little bit of how you felt. It must of been very very terrible. I'm so so sorry you went through that. I'm happy things are going better for you and that your telling your story!!! Also you have such a cute little puppy!!! 😊💛
"The wolf will always be the bad guy if Little Red Riding Hood tells the story." Thank you for exposing them, you're a brave and talented woman. Hugs from a Venezuelan in Medellín, Colombia.
It sickens me that I watched these so called “angriest, funniest auditions” and be entertained. Meanwhile this wonderful person cries out of the trauma they caused her, I would never...
With the context, your audition is so different. I can see the confusion and hurt in your eyes. You said multiple times how you wanted to be Zoe and they still framed you like her.
YES! That’s exactly what confused me about the whole audition was that she said she wanted to be Zoe but the judges still kept pushing the Pink narrative
Well, I think it's great that you realise it now, and I don't mean to be rude... but it just makes me so mad that so many people like you were not able to see the patently obvious. I was arguing with so many people in the comments section shortly after her audition was aired because the "WE never told you to sing a Pink song" obviously implied that the producers had. Ultimately I think that these shows need to be scrapped, and the people who encourage this kind of behaviour need to be named and shamed, and some need to be prosecuted or sued., they are pure evil!
I can confirm what you said. I auditioned for pop idol 2 (the show before xfactor) the judges came into the waiting room and actually told us to yell at them and give them stick. Simon Cowell said something along the lines of give us double the amount back that we give you. The producers asked me questions like “are you a virgin?” “Which judge would you sleep with to win?” Etc. I was 16 at the time! After performing for the producer (like you said you don’t see the judges right away) she told me you’re too fat, you don’t have the pop idol figure. I just said thank you and walked out. Another producer outside the door then told me that if I had yelled at the lady I auditioned for then I would have been put through because they are looking to make a tv show not find real talent. It’s absolutely disgusting how they treat people and it really does need to be taken off the air. I refuse to watch any of them. I’m so sorry this has happened to you but commend you for your bravery. I hope you get the justice you deserve xx
I was a contestant and I can confirm everything you say. They let you wait for endless hours for no reason except stressing and exhausting your nerves to the edge. They interview you with ridiculous, highly manipulative questions. Several times my interviewer interrupted me: "No, you can't say that! Say instead (the complete opposite)!" Shortly before the audition he said: "Remember, this is your one chance! You gotta do ANYTHING to convince the judges! Sometimes they are a little tough first. Don't give up!" In one word: "BEG!" Also, interviewers and crew members gave me a feeling as I was already among the Top5, constantly praising me for my talent in a completely exaggerated way. Then I got 4 No's from the jury. I went off without showing big emotions - and they obviously didn't like that. When I went backstage, the same interviewer who had praised me suddenly asked with a vicious smile: "So what's that like to get so embarrased in front of thousands of people?"
it’s so sad that so many audience members don’t understand producer manipulation. i used to be one, and knowing from behind the scenes, it’s so immoral. i’m so happy you’re speaking out and telling your story ❤️
Not true, you can go on Abby & Lisa's (the girls who punched each other) audition video and you can still comment there. That's ok according to X Factor because everyone in those comments is laughing at them.
well the X Factor wasn't on in it's usual format last year it was a celebrity edition so probly not gonna run for much longer anyway as it's become stale and with Zoe's truth of it nobody will ever want to watch this show or participate in it again! RIP X Factor ur heyday is over!
I HOPE YOU CAN READ IT Zoe I have a similar story like you, but it ended in a different way. I am Sebastián Echeverría from Chile and I went to Chiles got talent. In the first casting audition they asked me a lot of questions about my life, then sing my song. It was fun, They told me I had charisma and a different tonal quality (but it kinda reminded them of Bruno Mars). I worked as a Bruno Mars impersonator at that point. They called me back to audition in front of the judges and a live audience. Made me stay in a hotel and sing some contract WHICH I READ. In page 6 it said that They can edit anything on your footage, and even edit some of that (even make your voice sound bad) I was like WTF. They woke me up at 6 AM (just like you), and arrived at the arena with other contestants. My voice was so hoarse and I was tired af. When the producer guy started to ask questions, he asked me what I did for living and if I had a SAD STORY, I told him I didnt come here to cry and just show my talent, but I worked as a Bruno Mars impersonator. Then just like you, all the questions were about Bruno Mars, I had to tell them he was my idol and shit, but my audition song was an Aretha song (They still kept asking about Bruno Mars). One friend went with me at the backstage and They asked me if she could be my screen girl friend (I am totally gay hahaha, but I didnt want to show my personal life on TV), I had to agree and even kiss her on stage. Then I arrived at the stage, my voice was so hoarse, but I still could belt that song out. The judges were really nice, but I started panicking because it was all so fake. Even the host hugged me and kissed me, even though she ignored us all day. They told me that I had to keep working on my vocals and shit (yeah sure, I was up since 6 AM, and auditioned at 7PM, all thirsty and hungry). I still got 4 yeses and Made it through. The judges were nice, but kept asking me about my personal life and Bruno blablabla. I realized that sad stories sell, so I started to cry and make a fake story about drugs and depression. One judge went to hug me, and my fake girlfriend came on the stage and the audience started to yell KISS KISS KISS. I was so embarrased, but still kissed her. I got the 4 yeses, but then I was called for bootcamp, and was eliminated there with some other people without any reason (another full day, but I appeared like 30 seconds on TV, just to learn that I was eliminated), even when the judges complimented me, like I was a huge Star. So, my story isnt that sad, but you can actually know how to be succesful on these shows. Make up a sad fake story and follow all the scripts to make good TV. This is horrible. Im so sorry for you and send you lots of love and hope from Latinamerica, you seem like a beautiful soul, and didnt deserve to be in a horrible situation like that.
Zoey try use irony to them .. sometimes help ..I love watch BgT and X factor and it's official Simon cowel has accident and lost his voice..he's talking about it .. Sometimes head don't knows or don't care what happened do downstairs..be sure are more rude ,stupid as SC who play nice on public..you are fantastic 😍..hope you get a chance and good 😊👍 life
Hi! So, your comment is rather old, but I just found out about how rotten the industry is (I was a big fan of Got Talent, and of course I do not support it anymore) and don't want to let the subject die off. I have a question - As you said, you red the contract which talkes about "Manipulating the footage and voice", so, my question is, why did you still sign it? Im sorry if this question is personal, I completely undertand if you do not answer it :)
not only him even littlemix simon tried to break them up only so he can make perrie more famous and make more money of her he is a sick person he only cares about money nothing else every artist who is under syco is leaving them beacause of how crap they are
“I tried to take my own life” - I got chills!!! I’m crying. You have my full support. It’s disgusting how they made you feel and what they did to you. PUTRID.
I just knew from the tone of her voice when she started talking about that bath. I just knew... poor woman. And who knows how many others were abused like this.
Louis said at the end of the audition " it was your audition and you messed up" in no way did you mess up, you were pitch perfect, you had stage presence, you looked like a star, the judges were like school bullies. It was as if, we the viewers heard one thing and they heard another. Pure cruelty, you deserved to get through.
I don’t think she was on key, but that was probably due to not being able to hear. This has turned out to be an eye-opener and makes me feel so bad for her
I was thinking about that as well!! I made a scenario actually... First scenario: Buy spy cams, spy glasses, or buy micro chip cams. 2nd scenario: Record every single words and movements, from the day to night 3rd: NEVER LISTEN TO WHAT THEY SAY AND TELL EVERYONE THE TRUTH AND BE TOUGH ON STAGE.
But if they get sued for it that's got to be a problem. If alot of people did experienced what zoe did why didn't they come out? There must be something that's stopping them
You're incredibly brave, Zoe. They have humiliated you, bullied you, brought you into a mental health problems and have damaged your reputation. Now you've come back and told the whole truth. You've literally opened people's eyes. I think this stupid, sick show is about to get boycott now. How the turntables.
Hey Zoe, remember Ariel Burdett? The crazy “holistic vocal coach” in one of the early seasons? She took her own life a few years back. Cut her own throat. She couldn’t handle the news’ lies and bullying. The fact this show psychologically manipulates people into acting a certain way is PUTRID and SICKENING. Thank you for all the awareness you’re spreading. I remember seeing you and thinking “this b*tch is crazy!” But now, everything makes complete sense. “You told me to sing pink” gives me chills now. I can’t even watch the audition back. I don’t know what else to say except, you’ve dodged a bullet. You could’ve ended up the same way as Ariel. But thank you for sticking around and speaking your truths. Much love, Ellie ❤️
Your story could literally be a plot in a black mirror episode, the only difference would be that THIS IS REAL! I am so sorry and proud of you that you shared your story with us.
yes i thought the same! its scary because so many things that "look" like and episode of black mirror are actually happening in real life :( is so messed up
@@amand4.c0m yep, that’s the scary thing about it. It’s a dark reflection of our own world only now the reflection and the reality are becoming hard to distinguish
Anyone remember those two “best friends” Abbie and Lisa who auditioned on the show and got into a fist fight on stage? I also thought it was disgustingly exploitative how producers knew those girls couldn’t sing and were intellectually disabled yet still broadcasted them. And they were probably also edited to look like fools. Come to think of it I can think of plenty of audition contestants who were tricked and manipulated into appearing on the show purely for comedic value or entertainment, even if they could sing such as in Zoe Alexander’s case. Humans are twisted at times.
Check out Ceri Rees’s story. She was the middle aged widow (who looked elderly) who was developmentally disabled but couldn’t sing who kept auditioning on the show. Ceri’s friends came forward and talked about how the producers kept tricking her to come on the show by saying that they and the judges loved her, only to be laughed at by the audience.
Daniel Johnson is another victim I think. At first he was shown to be confident, which isn't a bad thing, and judges praised him on this. Then at the live shows, despite not changing anything about himself, he was told he was arrogant. It put words in viewers' mouths and labelled him as something he wasn't.
@@Ellie-wf7yp Hey, Ariel (Amy) was a music teacher where I live. Her students wrote her script/character/costume and she said if they got like above Bs or something she would audition doing the funny character. if you type in her name she said all of this on a radio show I think. She was really talented and everyone is super angry her death was labeled a suicide when her death was so questionable. She was an amazing woman
When I watched it, by your face, when you said “you told me to sing a pink song” I knew you were serious. I said to my partner “I bet They did as well” . Surely people can see through these shows by now. You can see by the way the audience is acting they’re editing the sound. I really felt for you, you looked so upset.
I know what happened to you was beyond devastating, but there’s something I want to point out. Simon pulling out all the stops to try to keep the real story from coming out, from directing specific news agencies to ‘interview’ you and having Kitty contact you, indicates to me he saw you as a threat. He recognized a strong, intelligent, articulate woman who’d stand up for herself and had a dad who’d back her up. So, for a while at least Simon Cowell’s X-Factor became Simon Cowell’s Pucker Factor. I know it was by no means worth it, but you made the cretin sweat. Not many, if any, can say that.
Thee whole thing is all very odd and very eye opening, I have personally never liked X-Factor, or Simon Cowell for that matter and tbh none of the judges on the panel ( particularly Tulisa who comes across as a bitch, nasty and spiteful) I cannot believe that they threatened her future career in this country if she opens her mouth and suggest she moves abroad!! It sounds like the bloody mafia!
My band auditioned during the 2012 series of the X Factor. They purposely made us cry, we had to sit in a room for hours on end. Some of our mics were higher than others and in general it was a bad experience. I hated every minute. We felt humiliated. And don’t get me started on how rude Gary Barlow and Tulisa were. I’m glad you’re getting your story out there!
But that's the thing .the more of you telling your story that's who it's gonna shut down and the two faced people running this industry will show their true colors.
13:16 I cried silently. The pain behind your eyes. They took everything from you. You’re such a sweet and pure spirited soul and their fabrications have crippled you. It’s inhumane. moving forward you are now recognised for being incredible beautifully talented compassionate and you’ve got everyone who knows the truth on your side. As Caroline Flack said there’s other ways to get into this industry and I believe you’ve done it! Getting tik tok and RUclips famous is the way forward if you want a singing career you don’t Need X factor to achieve your dreams and they certainly don’t deserve you. I wish you all the best Zoe.
There's a scene in the x factor "where she throws down the mic" that you can tell is fabricated and can back up what she said. In the first video she said that they took off her microphone while she was trying to explain what happened; you can tell this is true because normally if you were to throw a mic on the floor there would be feedback, like a loud noise. However when the mic hit the floor there was no high pitched feedback. Also the angle of which the mic was shot at is different to how it fell. I'm so sorry this happened to you and I'm glad you came forward and expose the truth.
When I first saw the video I was confused about the microphone part because it was clearly dropped. If it was thrown like they tried to make it seem like it was, the mic would’ve rolled off the stage
Celebrities preach mental health and being kind to everyone but then they do stuff like this We need to cancel shows like X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent Thank you so much for all of the likes I’ve never had this many before 😊
@@brrrr03 Well she’s also bisexual but played a lesbian on Glee who was biphobic and told a character who had previously dated a bi girl that she deserves a true “sapphic goddess” (as in, a lesbian). She has a track record of being hypocritical. Poot is better than her.
@@brrrr03 she probably didn't know. There is a chance that she didn't consider what happened to Zoe was 8 years ago. Plus when they bring on certain popular singers who still make music and do shows as a judge there is a chance that they don't tell them much. Honestly a lot of these type of shows only certain hosts or people involved know the setup so that the reaction from others is real. Granted they fake a lot. But also doing shit like this and seeing people's reactions to their setup is common.
because the issue at hand is much more important? yes, she is beautiful. however, her mental health & life after her audition was massively affected... the poor girl went through manipulation, bullying and then slander.
I wasn’t in the audience but I remember watching your audition and thinking you’d been set up. Well done for posting these videos - it must have taken a lot of courage! Oh, and by the way, I worked as a sound engineer for years - I can immediately recognise singing mistakes caused by monitors that can’t be heard. When I saw your audition, the first thing I said to my partner was: “I bet she can’t hear the backing track!” and now I know I was right!
nearly all of the mainstream media newspapers are scripted BS run by the rich Zionists and government nothing they print is worth the paper it's written on take EVERYTHING u read in these fake newspapers wi a pinch o salt!
@@TinaLouise73 Please leave your crude theories about who's running the media out of this. It has nothing to do with this. And please don't use words you don't understand. This is about Zoe and her experience. Don't take it away from her by mixing it with conspiracy theories
It is crazy how well she remembers this.. but it makes it more real because now you know she was really hurt.. a few days ago I thought about that audition and decided to go back to a video that had their comments on so I went to the comments and saw a comment trying to explain that it was fake.. so I finished the video and came across part 1.. after watching part 1 I decided to rewatch the video again and see if I could notice anything strange in the editing or how the judges moved.. After I saw that I saw that one of the judges stuttered when saying they didn’t tell her to sing a p!nk song.. but I saw a few things they did that were fake but another thing that’s crazy is most of us actually believed the bs they told us happened.. if I hadn’t come across that comment I would still think she’s a brat..
you could legit take this to court! surely them not giving you water, lying and manipulating you and then broadcasting it to the entire country is illegal. and if its not, it should be. we stand with you zoe!
For people saying she wouldn’t win: they’d never let this go to court, they’d settle before it ever went that far. Well, I’m not sure how it works in other countries so maybe I’m wrong, but that’s my very un knowledgeable opinion. 😂
Oh my goodness I just went back and watched your audition. When you come back on with your dad, you yell "I knew it, I knew it all day!" OML it makes sense now! I'm so sorry for judging you
@@ZoeAlexander Dearest Zoe, Whatever one thinks of the Oprah interview with Harry and Megan, I found in interesting that Harry said even senior Royals are frightened of the tabloids as they know how the tabloids can ruin them as an individual if the tabloid doesn't like them. And as you have so interestingly said, the tabloids in return are controlled by the rich bullying establishment like the monster Simon Cowell - well monster was my word! Thank you very much for your truth telling. You are a good Heroine. I adore you ❤
I’ve always knew something was wrong during Zoe’s audition. The look on her parents faces, they were filled with disgust. The fact she was trying to tell them what happened, the entire audience, but they only saw her as a ‘fool’ and ‘laughingstock’. “No baby, no.” She was literally trying to explain, but the judges saw her nothing but a ‘raging fool’. She didn’t ask for this, she just wanted to be herself...
Also the sudden attitude change with the judges? The SECOND she started talking they started glaring at her and attacking her. They knew she was going to expose them so they went for the jugular to silence her until her mic was cut off. Honestly, all of them are trash, but Demi Lovato has no right ever again preach to ANYONE about mental health when she contributed to a woman nearly taking her own life. And who knows how many other people they brought to similar point. Disgusting.
I used to enjoy Simon’s wisecracks but now my respect for him is going down. Ever since Zoe showed footage of Simon making fun of someone just because they were wearing braces. 😒
Hello from China. I saw your story on Weibo, a Chinese social media, so I decided to go on RUclips for the whole story. There are a lot of people having seen your story. I’m so furious after seeing what they did to you. Can’t imagine how much damage they’ve done to you. Those who keeps laughing at you are absolutely bastards. I feel so sorry for you, hope you can feel better and recover from the trauma. Stay strong!
Can you help end the Yulin meat dog festival in China? Sorry I know this is irrelevant but I am currently fighting against the Yulin festival and well I knew that if I didn’t take this chance I wouldn’t be able to sleep so. I’m sorry if this makes you uncomfortable in any way!! 💞
not for nothing but doesn't your government torture it's own citizens everyday? you have a REALLY bad track record of human rights violations. seriously.
@@JokersSerious if that’s what you think hop on a plane to China and see for yourself if the government is tOrtuRinG citizens. You are what the Chinese call “ 井底之蛙” 🥰✨✨
I first thought that drama was real... Thank you for opening my eyes, Zoe, I can never watch those fake shows again, but I am thankful for that. I'm so glad you're still here to tell us your story. I will never see Simon and the others the same way I did before... Thank you Zoe❤
'Crash, bang, wallop! Zoe sings like Pink, looks like Pink but doesn't want to be seen as Pink. You got that? Watch as the punky performer throws a temper tantrum after failing to be put through by the Judges.' This is what it say in the youtube video description of your audition and the bloody comments are turned off I wish they were turned on so we could post your video. everyone needs to know the truth. Honestly is is so horrible watching this back what they done its horrible!!! wtf. I hate them all.
because they know Zoe has came out with the truth, they’re trying to avoid so many people finding out. you can still dislike the audition video though!
The comments on the video of Abby and Lisa's audition (the young girls who punched each other) still has comments allowed, only because people are laughing at them.
ITV are the first to promote mental health charities but then they still air shows like love island, Britains got talent and X factor. Make that make sense!!!!!
Zoe. You are so brave to post this. I hadn't seen your audition, I stopped watching years ago after I was manipulated in exactly the same way. The only difference with me is they were constantly wanting me to talk about Louis Walsh. These people don't care and don't treat us like human beings. I also tried to take my own life and have had serious mental health issues since. Did they make you sign a huge contact to say you couldn't talk to the universe about anything like I had to? Im so glad to see someone is telling the truth. I do believe that Kitty has gone through some things too, maybe she was trying to warn you. I wish you well for everything in the future, you have a great voice 😊Please DM me if you want to talk
Hey, thank you so much for watching my video and commenting 😊 I'm so sorry to hear you had a bad experience. Email me at zoealexander.thetruth@gmail.com and we can chat more xx
I think you all need come together n a mass number and get the word out! This toxicity is disgusting!! I hope you have all seemed the help you need after going through something so horrific and mentally debilitating xxx
I know I am late to the game, but thank you SO much for sharing your story. It really hits differently when you watch your audition video first, and then watch this, and then your audition again because we can now see it from a different perspective. I am truly sorry you had to go through that. It was very heartbreaking seeing how hurt and betrayed and violated you were, but glad you are able to finally stand strong and speak your truth because that only makes you a stronger person in the end. Hope you are still doing better and thank you again for this! Btw I am leaving this comment on both parts of your videos!
Dear Zoe, your story is the perfect example of why you should never judge a situation or a person because you don't know the whole story! The first time I saw your audition and the look in your eyes hearing the judge's critiques I felt something wasn't right and I could imagine that there was a deeper reason for your behaviour than what was shown on TV. I admire your strenght going through all of this and your courage to stand up for yourself. You're a lovely person and I wish you all the very best for your personal and professional life. Hugs and kisses from Germany!
I recently read Gary Barlow's book and he says that he himself became paranoid of the producers and admits that they were coerced into saying certain things and causing drama just to get headlines.
Someone else commented on the first video that they didn’t think Gary was all too happy with the things they had to do on the show and got in disagreements with producers and such
For what it's worth, when I saw your x factor audition, I immediately felt sorry. I instinctively thought they probably manipulated you especially when you said "You told me to sing a pink song", I knew you were talking to the producers. Even if you really did have a tantrum as they portrayed, you still did not deserve to be cyberbullied like that. Now when I see funny or weird acts on talent shows, I just cringe at how after all these years, they're still doing it.
I’m the same! I watched it on tiktok before and instantly new something was wrong. You could see the confusion and pain in her eyes and her voice. Absolutely heart breaking and then searched this…
It's like one direction. Harry was labelled a womanizer, Liam had suicidal thoughts, Zayn gained an eating disorder, Simon tells Louis to smile through all the crap hes been through and Simon also told Niall he couldn't have knee surgery
WakinTheDeadFan money doesn't equal happiness. Just because you have a lot of money, doesn't mean that you're free. In an interview around 2012/2013, the boys were asked if they could have anything money can't buy, what would it be? And Harry answered "freedom". All the money in the world could never and will never make up for the way the boys were being treated when they were in the band. I would much rather live paycheck to paycheck than be overworked to the point where the only way for me to cope with everything is by starving myself, smoking, and/or getting tattoos to express how I'm feeling because I have no other outlet. I'd rather have no money and be happy and free than all the money in the world and overworked like a slave.
Go back and watch there first audition as a band. Louis mic is off and he never sings. He rarely sings through the entire competition. They manipulated the boys so much it’s insane
I don’t think Kitty was lying... Those people are evil and it seems like she was trying to warn you. When you expose something big, you come up missing. Hope yall stay safe and protected
it's sad cuz this is the fucking music industry, not the government. imagine some tight-t-shirt-wearing shitstain calling a hit on someone for hurting their feelings in some music studio.
I very much doubt it. This is one method by which criminals do damage control. They draw out the perceived threat and then liable and slander him. One organization that I can think of off the top of my head that works this way is $cientology. They use it as a method of silencing critics. One would be amazed at just how complicit the media will be in circumstances like that. Most likely Kitty was doing the bidding of her masters. If they had succeeded in drawing Zoe out, they would have been ready for her and able to counter her on their own terms. It could easily have gone very badly for her.
This is horrific, nobody deserves to be put through such an ordeal. They need to be held accountable for this, in the rest of society, that kind of bullying is an offence. My heart goes to you Zoe. x all the best
The first part was a real eye opener. It’s time for the talent shows to be shut down. Listening to the first part made me realise that talent shows are just like circuses but with humans. I’m so sorry you got caught in this toxic web Zoe. Sending you love, light and every best wish for the future. ❤️
i assume louis tomlinson probably went through simular stuff. he recently left syco (simons label) and he was congratulated for it by other ppl in the music industry which kinda speaks for itself on how shitty the label must be.
Little mix have done the same and they have been a bit vocal about their time with syco and the way syco sabotaged the end of their final tour with them.
Leona Lewis left in a very shady way. Every time she was asked why she gave some chat about wanting to do her own thing.... when pressed in interviews she would cage up and quickly change the subject. It just seemed weird is all.
if she could have, im sure she would have. basically all of these shows have very extensive contracts that protect them from contestants suing, to the point where they just wont accept a contestant who hasnt agreed to not sue. i do wonder if its possible for people outside of the contract to sue though, perhaps if not for their child/sibling/partner/friend but for their own pain and suffering caused by their friends pain and suffering. the unfortunate truth is that some people, like zoe, were just too trusting in an industry that doesnt care about people any further than their pockets hang. not their fault at all, especially when people are essentially promising you your dreams, i think very very few people would be able to resist that. i wouldnt.
You have every right to say this. What the producers did was disgusting. I really hope this damages the X factor as much as they did to your life. Zoe, you don’t need the X factor to become famous. You are naturally talented❤️
I remember you. I remember thinking when I watched this that there was something missing from the story. The look on your face isn't "I don't agree with their criticism because I think I'm great" it's "nothing that has happened here lines up". I watched the audition again and I just burst into tears watching it. The pain and confusion and the way you're being forced to stay in the environment with cameras and people in your face.. girl I would've punched someone in the face. Hands down. I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that. I wish you the best of luck
Please Zoe, go and watch Don Phillips audition in full against the edited version. They bullied him into admitting he was gay live on stage and accused him of being on drugs because he appeared visibly upset. He later claimed it was the producers who were also trying to persuade him to admit it. I honestly didn't realise that things were the way they were and I will not ever be watching these shows anymore! Well done for being brave. Hugs and kisses xx
They weren't asking him to admit that he was gay... They kept asking what he had been doing the past ten years. And he was clearly tweaking. You don't look like he did without actively using drugs. I feel bad for him, and don't think they should've aired the audition, but his case was a bit different.
I was so irritated at how clear it was that theyd set you up to look stupid. It wasnt entertaining at all and i just felt annoyed on your behalf. I hope you've been able to move on and feel better emotionally after that horrible experience.
I used to watch the worst auditions, I did really enjoy them but I 've always been avoiding zoe's audition, I don't know why but for some reason I was feeling big discomfort watching it. Like you said no entertaining at all. I was, and probably I still am pretty naive with all those tv production things but I found weird, that after singing zoe said you told me to sing a pink song just out of nowhere, like why did she say that, what is going on. Another thing i think about now, are shocked faces of many contestants when they were rejected after their bad auditions, like they genuinely didn't expect that, just wondering were they really that deluded or someone built them up before? Encouraged them and said God knows what? (Sorry for bad English, it s not my native language x)
Including the Simon Cowbell worshipers who have their time to shine with their bs going from x factor and bgt videos every minute commenting that hes just being honest and the contestants cant take constructive criticism. Pff what a joke!!! Mocking someone's personal appearance constructive in the slightest. In fact many of them say they enjoy watching clips such as Zoe's as it makes them feel better. Really says a lot about them.
Bruuhh don't. But if u really want to, be aware of what you're getting in for. You need to watch some videos related to X factor being exposed, also listen to other's past experiences from being a contestant. Being on the x factor can be a tricky business. Btw, that haikyuu profile looks great!
To speak up like this and to have the courage to tell your story after what you went through…. I have so much respect for you. I think you are a profoundly strong human being and I’m so glad that you are still here. Stay safe and stay strong.
Louis Tomlinson probably left the record label after realising what they do to contestants for fun, despite him being a contestant at some point, he probably realise the price being a judge had on people and that was probably the reason he left Simon's record label, realising the person Simon was
I'm sure Louis Tomlinson knew very well what Simon was and what he has done because he was a contestant himself at one point. And being under his label in One Direction I'm sure he was manipulated a lot you see clips of it in their movie documentaries. I think he had a contract with them that didn't allow him to do anything or leave and there was a bunch of ties and connections between him and Simon and it actually took years for him to get away. I strongly believe he would have not have gone on that show you can see he does not want to be there in videos, but he has to act like it. Maybe he was made though not to see a lot of stuff that was going on so they could keep him longer.
I feel sick to my stomach. I was so obsessed with these shows and auditions - a singer myself I often dreamed of being on one of them. After listening to your story - and the stories of others who have discussed how fake and cruel these programs can be - I realize NOT being on them as a young musician is literally dodging a bullet. I'm so sorry you had to experience all this - but BRAVO for being brave enough to share the truth with all of us. You are no doubt going to be a huge impact on young people with stars in their eyes. Hopefully they will listen to you and choose a different path to their dreams because clearly THIS path is nothing but smoke, mirrors and bullying.
I’m glad you spoke up!!!!!!! Is there any way Simon can be sued? If you went back it would give them another chance to embarrass you! Zoe, I’m glad you are still with us! I applaud you for your courage!!
I hate these people so much the industry is pure evil, as much of a horrible experience it was, I'm glad you didn't go further cause once u sign a contract u sign all your rights away. Sorry you went through all this 😞
The views speak for themselves. Look at how many views these “Worst X Factor/Got Talent/American Idol/etc. Compilation” videos have. People live for drama and they love watching others make a fool of themselves. That’s why Greek tragedies were so popular in their day. Society loves watching someone fail in a comical of a way as possible. I’m not justifying the producers for doing this, but they see a way to better market their product to be more appealing and they jumped on it. There’s a much greater conversation to have regarding how we digest media.
It's the American mentality. People think it's so cool just to be on national TV even if it's pure negative publicity. And it's a helluva lot cheaper for the studios than paying professional actors...in fact, people pay their own expenses just for the opportunity. Really dumb, IMHO, but as long as the volunteers are there, shows like this will continue.
Its all about the money! They don't give a damn as long as their bank accounts get bigger, nothing else matters. Unfortunately Simon Cowell has enough money to last him 2 more life times and has kids I think. So Christ I hope they follow a different path in life. Smh
@@itskiikii1012 the bicycles one, where the protagonist saves up to go to a talent show to expose them and puts a glass to his neck saying that if they don’t listen to him he’ll kill himself
@@Diane-zm5zp yeah and how his speech about their fake mediated reality ultimately gets co-opted by the very consumeristic system he’s speaking out against for its own end and ultimately turns his non conformity into conformity turning him into a shell of a person. This distorted ‘reality’ media really do be completely manufactured and frankly dangerous
I seen something about this on tiktok and had to come to your channel and watch. This is insane! You are so strong and such a beautiful person. I'm so sorry you went through this. I hope you get the justice you deserve. Thank you for sharing your story.
I mentioned on the previous video but I was there in the audience the day you auditioned and we could see just how set up everything was it was ridiculous. I still feel bad for you having to deal with that.
Email me please......zoealexander.thetruth@gmail.com
@Alex Davies.
I hope you emailed her. She needs you. You are a key witness.
@@ZoeAlexander pou song
have you emailed her?
@AlexDavies hope u talked to her
They’ve turned off their comments yet won’t take the video down. Ridiculous.
they have always turned off comments
their comments are always turned off, most likely so people can’t comment the truth and expose them on what actually happened and stuff
stuti rice no they wasn’t.... they turned them off when Zoe did part 1 of these videos.
They turn them off so they do have something to hide smh.
X factor is full of bullies who play the victim card 24/7 just to cover their ass and think they are above others WHEN THEY ARE FUCKING NOT
Cowards
@@jetnight88 Comments from their videos from their official site are always turned off lol stop being delusional.
HERE BECAUSE OF THAT TIKTOK
JUSTICE FOR ZOE!!!
HAHAHAHAHA SO AM I. STOP THAT LMAOOOII
Same, honestly I can’t believe that Simon Cowell has the AUDACITY to do this to people. Lives have literally been lost because of what he did to some people. Peoples lives have been ruined.
Me too.
me too
same :(
The X Factor needs to be cancelled, it’s ruining lives.
Agreed. Back when Zoe went on it I think it was at its peak in popularity so they were probably milking every situation in order to keep their views up.
the show aired it's final episode back in 2018
They don't care: they've already gotten their money's worth.
@Missy boo ikr!
You should see Lorraine's audition. The 86 yr old woman put Simon in his place. That's why i want X-factor to be cancelled
I have to admit, I found out about your channel while watching one of the "Top Angry Audtions" videos. I saw so many people in the comments sticking up for you in that video that I had to find out your story. Now that I have, there's such a sinking feeling in my gut, knowing these types of people exist. I'm so sorry this happened to you, and I thank you for your honesty and bravery. I wish you all the best moving forward.
I was watching videos about KARENS which led me to ANGRY AUDITIONS then i saw the comments and also i searched her.
it was biggest scandels for me
I stumbled across her from roomieofficial. I always knew "reality" tv is the FAKEST thing in existence, but I needed to see what exactly they did to her.
Exactly how I found her too!!! How messed up, I’d of done the exact same if not worse had I been in her shoes!!!
Omg- same!
As a teenager who used to religiously watch “The Top Ten Angriest Auditions” and other similar compilations, I completely apologize for my judgement towards. How the show made you look as if you were a terrible brat, was my view of you. Which is completely untrue! I am so sorry....
But on another note, you look just like your mom; so gorgeous!!!
atleast now you are educated
i second this^^^^^^
Same,I do apologize too.
I too apologize, i did the same exact thing. it disgusts me that they portrayed her as a brat and let people INCLUDING KIDS believe that this kind, poor, sweet, and wonderful woman was actually like that.
This made me cry knowing how we were all fed that bs... and how we actually believed it I no longer watch these kind of shows after i was suppose to audition for Canada’s Got Talent. I still got the emails
I was always wondering why ur mam and dad looked so disgusted at the judges but now I understand
Ikr
They actually have their comments off for most of their videos... but im pretty sure they have them off so they can’t come for the judges after one of their “experiment” videos .
Human🤦♂️
When I had watched it I remember her saying "but you told me to sing Pink.." and I was like confused because the judges faces said it all.
Same. You could see them shaking their heads in disappointment and confusion backstage.
i literally cried on the part where she was talking about suicide. this isnt a joke, wake up people.
Me too. That hit me so hard. I wasn’t expecting it. My heart broke for her in that moment. I’m so glad to see that she’s taking back her power and standing up her herself - that must take so much courage. She’s one hell of a strong woman.
why do I feel like Ariel the holistic vocal coach had a similar story and they mentally abused her into going in the audition with that attitude and being hated by everyone for entertainment, she killed herself this year:(
@@soph2799 Really? It hit hard but I was totally expecting it. People can only take so much mental and emotional abuse. I'm glad she wasn't successful and that she's now recovering.
@@swiftie2161 Wait, she killed herself? :( That's horrible. I already stopped watching the X Factor years ago and I admit, did watch the 'angry audition reaction' videos and I feel bad that I had no idea all of this was going on. Seriously, this show needs to end. It's toying with people and actually ruining lives.
@@ReptilianTeaDrinker true
I don’t know if some of you guys know this, but Ariel Burdett, an X-factor contestant in 2008 who was also humiliated cause of the show, sadly took her own life in 2019 because of the shows detrimental effects :( this is absolutely terrible they all need to take responsibility!
:(
I wish they end up in prison, for real!😩😩😩
Damn I didn't hear about that. She was clearly setup. I quite liked the idea of her doing a piece showing her vocal range. Don't quote me on it, but I am sure she suggested that in communication prior to her initial audition and likely did the same on the initial (non-televised) audition and passed it with flying colours.
omg are you sure?
What really?!?! rest in peace angel 😔
The scary thing is Ariel Burnett, who went through a similar experience on X Factor, killed her self last year because of the constant tourment she was getting. This is the reality.
Omg I wonder if they ever feel sorry or guilty...? They killed a human live!
@@samneet wtf.. shes dead... dont you wish you were her? No humanity?
@@samneet It was ruled as Suicide so yes she did take her own life sadly
mingi they didn’t Mark it as a suspicious death. Definitely suicide
@@samneet it wasn't a homicide they confirmed that
if you watch your audition back, when the audience are ‘booing’ as the judges are speaking, the audience is completely still. this is further proof your audition was manipulated!
That’s a very common thing from fix factor. You hear people screaming with joy or booing ferociously yet the entire first few rows are completely still. They actually get people to cheer and boo before the auditions start, while the audience is sat waiting, they have a warm up man who gets them to boo and cheer so they can edit it in later
Yeah that’s something I’ve noticed when I watch the show!
@@jackoli6519 Right!
Jack Oli they are so fake wow
Jack Oli yh that’s true I’ve been to a show before I wondered why they told us to cheer
i'm never watching a *top ten angriest x factor auditions* video again
I am to try and see the bad editing edit:I GOT SOO MANY LIKESK
Same
Same... maybe all of those contestansts are *manipulated* :(
i will because it’s fun xd
so sad that Ariel took her life due to her audition on the show ruining her career and everything she had and there’s still tons of videos on youtube of her audition, once something is out there you can never escape :(
I remember seeing the televised version of your audition and when you said "You told me to sing a Pink song" there was something that was way too genuine about that, that it didn't matter how much the judges tried to talk you down and claim you weren't told to, that spoke volumes. I always suspected these kinds of shows had at least some sort of setup, because drama doesn't always happen every time you hold an audition, they have to manufacture it. I just didn't realize that it was quite this horrific. I can understand the sorts of trust issues this must have left you with, and as a formerly severely bullied kid I totally understand what a knock to your confidence that can be as an adult. You are 100% owed an apology (at the least) for the way they treated you.
I wonder how many other “rude” X Factor contestants were set up like this. It’s terrible to think about.
most likely all of them
Most likely all of them. They're probably in awe as soon as they step on stage. They're in front of a massive audience and four famous "judges" they'd never have the nerve.
It's sad, because I used to enjoy watching the angry contestant compilations. Now I'll never look at them the same again. I feel bad.
Back when the shows started there was a lot of genuine stuff, and if someone was bad, then it was just an audition of someone who was tone deaf. Then they realized how much money they could make by doing stuff like what they did to Zoe
I wonder what the truth is about AbLisa
Who’s starting the petition to sue the X factor?
You. Change starts from within
@@christina4012 God
you can't, you usually have to sign a contract, even her making this video is kinda risky since it might've been in the contract to protect themselves and keep this from getting out.
@@christina4012 okeh
petitions don’t do anything
I want all of simon cowells shows cancelled because this is not ok
Its the same for every show like this not just the ones done by Simon Cowell
Cancel them all... PLEASE! NOW!
It's up to us as a viewer just don't watch all of his shows
@@biomutant1468 love your pfp comrade
@@biomutant1468 also some america's next top model contestants were also manipulated
This makes me wonder if Ariel Burdett (The holistic vocal coach contestant) had a similar experience to you, since she was also painted out as crazy and aggressive. Unfortunately she took her life last year but I’m so glad that you’re still here to expose X Factor. I hope this encourages people to speak up about their experiences with X Factor❤️
Hopefully unrelated to what she went through it was over a decade
According to comments she left on her own videos on her RUclips channel she was purposefully “playing a character” and not set up by the production team. There’s a video about it that I just watched an hour or two ago.
She did it’s in a comment on her old yt channel she was taking medication I believe for her mental health but she ended up getting “ballooning” according to her basically she was saying she got fat from it
So she killed herself for a lot of different reasons most likely
Nah, Ariel wanted to make fun of precisely the bullshit that are these auditions but its easier to pile on someone than think about it. She was just having fun but got outplayed. The show selectively edited of course.
Bit ironic that Simon Cowell's entertainment company, 'Syco' sounds just like psycho...
jw2077 01 I've been thinking the same thing!
I thought the same thing too
Or sicko
Yup
jw2077 01 ikr
I want a documentary or a movie out of this.
Same
me too!! especially like a tell all for artists that did make it like one direction and little mix because we all know syco and modest management are sus af and i just want to know everything that happened to everyone
They would never put that through bc they don't want people knowing the truth
betch yea me too, btw I love your name
Truee
Guys! Thank you all so much for the support, you don't know how much it means to me. I will reply to all of you but it might take me a little while. LY💜
So glad you made it through such a terrible, traumatic experience. You have all of our support and love. ♥️
I really hope they pay for what they did to you. Something about your audition always seemed off to me and now we know why! You're doing the right thing! You coming forward will hopefully help others in the future. You're in my prayers ❤
I'm so sorry for what they did to you!! I had a bad experience with a local TV news crew who bullied me on TV and made me look bad. But I was lucky not very many people have seen it. I remember how bad I felt. I can only imagine a little bit of how you felt. It must of been very very terrible. I'm so so sorry you went through that. I'm happy things are going better for you and that your telling your story!!! Also you have such a cute little puppy!!! 😊💛
HEY QUEEN HOPE YOURE DOINH WELL TODAY
Much Love fromm Germany
"The wolf will always be the bad guy if Little Red Riding Hood tells the story." Thank you for exposing them, you're a brave and talented woman. Hugs from a Venezuelan in Medellín, Colombia.
“You guys told me to sing pink” all makes sense now they’re so pathetic.
@Jan LeMay In part 1.
@Jan LeMay stfu your so pathetic
@Jan LeMay you have never been manipulated in your life and it shows
@Jan LeMay and she’s not whining she’s explaining what happened to her on the day
Even without that “evidence” it was still clearly all set up
This all seems like a scary episode of black mirror tbh.
like the Nosedive
Like fifteen million merits
It really does
This has been said like 10,000 times.
@@benblyth3219 thanks for letting me know it was much needed
It sickens me that I watched these so called “angriest, funniest auditions” and be entertained. Meanwhile this wonderful person cries out of the trauma they caused her, I would never...
With the context, your audition is so different. I can see the confusion and hurt in your eyes. You said multiple times how you wanted to be Zoe and they still framed you like her.
YES! That’s exactly what confused me about the whole audition was that she said she wanted to be Zoe but the judges still kept pushing the Pink narrative
@@drewm.2790 and then they told her she was trying to hard to be pink and then rejected her for it
Well, I think it's great that you realise it now, and I don't mean to be rude... but it just makes me so mad that so many people like you were not able to see the patently obvious. I was arguing with so many people in the comments section shortly after her audition was aired because the "WE never told you to sing a Pink song" obviously implied that the producers had.
Ultimately I think that these shows need to be scrapped, and the people who encourage this kind of behaviour need to be named and shamed, and some need to be prosecuted or sued., they are pure evil!
I can confirm what you said. I auditioned for pop idol 2 (the show before xfactor) the judges came into the waiting room and actually told us to yell at them and give them stick. Simon Cowell said something along the lines of give us double the amount back that we give you.
The producers asked me questions like “are you a virgin?” “Which judge would you sleep with to win?” Etc. I was 16 at the time! After performing for the producer (like you said you don’t see the judges right away) she told me you’re too fat, you don’t have the pop idol figure. I just said thank you and walked out. Another producer outside the door then told me that if I had yelled at the lady I auditioned for then I would have been put through because they are looking to make a tv show not find real talent.
It’s absolutely disgusting how they treat people and it really does need to be taken off the air. I refuse to watch any of them.
I’m so sorry this has happened to you but commend you for your bravery. I hope you get the justice you deserve xx
email her!!
Yes email her!!
That's sexual harrassment of a minor! Please sue them
I hope everyone's stories become public knowledge, those shows need to be stopped.
What the hell, im so sorry this happened to you. I hope you're doing well.
I was a contestant and I can confirm everything you say. They let you wait for endless hours for no reason except stressing and exhausting your nerves to the edge. They interview you with ridiculous, highly manipulative questions. Several times my interviewer interrupted me: "No, you can't say that! Say instead (the complete opposite)!" Shortly before the audition he said: "Remember, this is your one chance! You gotta do ANYTHING to convince the judges! Sometimes they are a little tough first. Don't give up!" In one word: "BEG!" Also, interviewers and crew members gave me a feeling as I was already among the Top5, constantly praising me for my talent in a completely exaggerated way. Then I got 4 No's from the jury. I went off without showing big emotions - and they obviously didn't like that. When I went backstage, the same interviewer who had praised me suddenly asked with a vicious smile: "So what's that like to get so embarrased in front of thousands of people?"
THATS GENUINELY JUST PSYCHOTIC IM SO SORRY
Omg the audacity 😡 I am so sorry about what happened to you 🥺
Email her zoealexander.thetruth@gmail.com
@@Magdalismrhdz I did:)
@Poppy Akers Yeah these are their tricks. They cheer you up before and then suddenly - boom. It was disgusting.
it’s so sad that so many audience members don’t understand producer manipulation. i used to be one, and knowing from behind the scenes, it’s so immoral. i’m so happy you’re speaking out and telling your story ❤️
I didn't know either I'm just finding this out now. I had heard some stuff before but not to this extent. It's mental cruelty.
They have turned off coments from her audition video, Such a coincidence
All comments from all the auditions are turned off
@@AaronW-ww4ds yes but it wasn´t like that before, you could comment....
@@deborahd7200 they’ve always had comments turned off, probably so no one can expose what really happens at the auditions
Not true, you can go on Abby & Lisa's (the girls who punched each other) audition video and you can still comment there. That's ok according to X Factor because everyone in those comments is laughing at them.
RIGHT LOL asshats🤨
How does Simon Cowell sleep at night? 😤
I dont mean harm towards people but maybe it's a sign telling him to snap out of it enough is enough. Him getting hurt back to back?
The lullabies of the lives he ruined
On piles and piles and piles and piles of money. 😡 He has zero morals.
His contract with one direction ends next year he’s gonna he so broke wooo
Sold his soul, he dont have feelings
lol imagine if nobody auditioned for the xfactor one year.. they wouldn’t have a show lol
Well obviously
nahh, they'll hire fake contestants for suuuree
@@mamaw8147 I can see them doing that
well the X Factor wasn't on in it's usual format last year it was a celebrity edition so probly not gonna run for much longer anyway as it's become stale and with Zoe's truth of it nobody will ever want to watch this show or participate in it again! RIP X Factor ur heyday is over!
@well.no.fucking.shit
I HOPE YOU CAN READ IT
Zoe I have a similar story like you, but it ended in a different way.
I am Sebastián Echeverría from Chile and I went to Chiles got talent. In the first casting audition they asked me a lot of questions about my life, then sing my song. It was fun, They told me I had charisma and a different tonal quality (but it kinda reminded them of Bruno Mars).
I worked as a Bruno Mars impersonator at that point. They called me back to audition in front of the judges and a live audience. Made me stay in a hotel and sing some contract WHICH I READ. In page 6 it said that They can edit anything on your footage, and even edit some of that (even make your voice sound bad) I was like WTF.
They woke me up at 6 AM (just like you), and arrived at the arena with other contestants. My voice was so hoarse and I was tired af.
When the producer guy started to ask questions, he asked me what I did for living and if I had a SAD STORY, I told him I didnt come here to cry and just show my talent, but I worked as a Bruno Mars impersonator.
Then just like you, all the questions were about Bruno Mars, I had to tell them he was my idol and shit, but my audition song was an Aretha song (They still kept asking about Bruno Mars).
One friend went with me at the backstage and They asked me if she could be my screen girl friend (I am totally gay hahaha, but I didnt want to show my personal life on TV), I had to agree and even kiss her on stage.
Then I arrived at the stage, my voice was so hoarse, but I still could belt that song out. The judges were really nice, but I started panicking because it was all so fake. Even the host hugged me and kissed me, even though she ignored us all day.
They told me that I had to keep working on my vocals and shit (yeah sure, I was up since 6 AM, and auditioned at 7PM, all thirsty and hungry).
I still got 4 yeses and Made it through. The judges were nice, but kept asking me about my personal life and Bruno blablabla.
I realized that sad stories sell, so I started to cry and make a fake story about drugs and depression.
One judge went to hug me, and my fake girlfriend came on the stage and the audience started to yell KISS KISS KISS. I was so embarrased, but still kissed her.
I got the 4 yeses, but then I was called for bootcamp, and was eliminated there with some other people without any reason (another full day, but I appeared like 30 seconds on TV, just to learn that I was eliminated), even when the judges complimented me, like I was a huge Star.
So, my story isnt that sad, but you can actually know how to be succesful on these shows. Make up a sad fake story and follow all the scripts to make good TV.
This is horrible. Im so sorry for you and send you lots of love and hope from Latinamerica, you seem like a beautiful soul, and didnt deserve to be in a horrible situation like that.
Zoey try use irony to them .. sometimes help ..I love watch BgT and X factor and it's official Simon cowel has accident and lost his voice..he's talking about it ..
Sometimes head don't knows or don't care what happened do downstairs..be sure are more rude ,stupid as SC who play nice on public..you are fantastic 😍..hope you get a chance and good 😊👍 life
Hi! So, your comment is rather old, but I just found out about how rotten the industry is (I was a big fan of Got Talent, and of course I do not support it anymore) and don't want to let the subject die off.
I have a question - As you said, you red the contract which talkes about "Manipulating the footage and voice", so, my question is, why did you still sign it?
Im sorry if this question is personal, I completely undertand if you do not answer it :)
Freaking TV smh
now i get it why Zayn left one direction, he can't handle the sickening personality of simon cowell
not only him even littlemix simon tried to break them up only so he can make perrie more famous and make more money of her he is a sick person he only cares about money nothing else every artist who is under syco is leaving them beacause of how crap they are
I was thinking the same exact thing 😔
When Zoe was talking about Simon Cowell all I could think about was One Direction and how terribly they were treated by that devil :(
@@astromoon8753 IKR
Probably the same with Fifth Harmony?
“I tried to take my own life” - I got chills!!! I’m crying. You have my full support. It’s disgusting how they made you feel and what they did to you. PUTRID.
At what time stamp is this?
I just knew from the tone of her voice when she started talking about that bath. I just knew... poor woman. And who knows how many others were abused like this.
@@chenierjauresyabut8884 around 18:00
@Hammurabi Trust you just said that?
"They will end your career and make it worse.." Zoe comes back and exposes the entire show and we are all on her side.
The X Factor totally destroyed Zoe’s life. But like the Phoenix, Zoe is slowly getting her life back again.
Louis said at the end of the audition " it was your audition and you messed up" in no way did you mess up, you were pitch perfect, you had stage presence, you looked like a star, the judges were like school bullies. It was as if, we the viewers heard one thing and they heard another. Pure cruelty, you deserved to get through.
Pitch perfect was correct especially if she couldn’t hear herself. Which to me felt obviously, because she hit the same notes on her second songg.
I don’t think she was on key, but that was probably due to not being able to hear. This has turned out to be an eye-opener and makes me feel so bad for her
she was kinda out of tune (coming from a perfect pitch bod) but i dont blame her after everything and being able to hear fuck all
@@moe5201 yes I agree she couldn't hear herself, even singers like maria Carey and witney would have done the same.
having the crowd lauging at her was worst too
Someone needs to go on there but where a hidden mini camera and microphone on to record everything so that they can post the raw unedited version
I was thinking about that as well!! I made a scenario actually...
First scenario:
Buy spy cams, spy glasses, or buy micro chip cams.
2nd scenario:
Record every single words and movements, from the day to night
3rd:
NEVER LISTEN TO WHAT THEY SAY AND TELL EVERYONE THE TRUTH AND BE TOUGH ON STAGE.
I hope that happens. But I wonder if they're forbidden it in the contract?
Yes!!
But they need to sign something right? If that's possible it would be great
But if they get sued for it that's got to be a problem. If alot of people did experienced what zoe did why didn't they come out? There must be something that's stopping them
You're incredibly brave, Zoe. They have humiliated you, bullied you, brought you into a mental health problems and have damaged your reputation. Now you've come back and told the whole truth. You've literally opened people's eyes. I think this stupid, sick show is about to get boycott now. How the turntables.
Sick office reference!
@@elliewalsh7145 right
Well well well
How the turntables 😂
your name says it all
Anyone notice his name is "This world is bullshit " lol
Hey Zoe, remember Ariel Burdett? The crazy “holistic vocal coach” in one of the early seasons? She took her own life a few years back. Cut her own throat. She couldn’t handle the news’ lies and bullying. The fact this show psychologically manipulates people into acting a certain way is PUTRID and SICKENING. Thank you for all the awareness you’re spreading. I remember seeing you and thinking “this b*tch is crazy!” But now, everything makes complete sense. “You told me to sing pink” gives me chills now. I can’t even watch the audition back. I don’t know what else to say except, you’ve dodged a bullet. You could’ve ended up the same way as Ariel. But thank you for sticking around and speaking your truths. Much love, Ellie ❤️
Omg... I didn't know. That's awful
I heard she admitted she was taking the piss at her audition.
Your story could literally be a plot in a black mirror episode, the only difference would be that THIS IS REAL! I am so sorry and proud of you that you shared your story with us.
There was an episode inspired by the show! "Fifteen Million Merits" is the title for anyone wondering, i won't spoil it
@@Delete59187 great programme.. hes always to scarily close to the mark isnt it. Ugh
yes i thought the same! its scary because so many things that "look" like and episode of black mirror are actually happening in real life :( is so messed up
@@amand4.c0m yep, that’s the scary thing about it. It’s a dark reflection of our own world only now the reflection and the reality are becoming hard to distinguish
I always see this black mirror thing can anyone explain it to me?
Anyone remember those two “best friends” Abbie and Lisa who auditioned on the show and got into a fist fight on stage? I also thought it was disgustingly exploitative how producers knew those girls couldn’t sing and were intellectually disabled yet still broadcasted them. And they were probably also edited to look like fools.
Come to think of it I can think of plenty of audition contestants who were tricked and manipulated into appearing on the show purely for comedic value or entertainment, even if they could sing such as in Zoe Alexander’s case. Humans are twisted at times.
Also does anyone remember Ariel burdett I wonder if they did the same thing to her and i wonder if it had anything to do with her committing suicide
Check out Ceri Rees’s story. She was the middle aged widow (who looked elderly) who was developmentally disabled but couldn’t sing who kept auditioning on the show. Ceri’s friends came forward and talked about how the producers kept tricking her to come on the show by saying that they and the judges loved her, only to be laughed at by the audience.
how do you know they had learning disabilities? I'd like to know the truth behind that too
Daniel Johnson is another victim I think. At first he was shown to be confident, which isn't a bad thing, and judges praised him on this. Then at the live shows, despite not changing anything about himself, he was told he was arrogant. It put words in viewers' mouths and labelled him as something he wasn't.
@@Ellie-wf7yp Hey, Ariel (Amy) was a music teacher where I live. Her students wrote her script/character/costume and she said if they got like above Bs or something she would audition doing the funny character. if you type in her name she said all of this on a radio show I think. She was really talented and everyone is super angry her death was labeled a suicide when her death was so questionable. She was an amazing woman
When I watched it, by your face, when you said “you told me to sing a pink song” I knew you were serious. I said to my partner “I bet
They did as well” . Surely people can see through these shows by now. You can see by the way the audience is acting they’re editing the sound. I really felt for you, you looked so upset.
Yeah, seeing her face fall and say that, my heart broke for her
she genuinely seemed so confused and the judges played dumb to make her look like an idiot. so frustrating
We know this now, sadly it took too long for a lot of people to understand that "reality tv" is utter B.S.
I'm surprised they didn't edit that part out before it originally aired.
I remember being so confused by these words, and today I found out what they really meant....
I know what happened to you was beyond devastating, but there’s something I want to point out. Simon pulling out all the stops to try to keep the real story from coming out, from directing specific news agencies to ‘interview’ you and having Kitty contact you, indicates to me he saw you as a threat. He recognized a strong, intelligent, articulate woman who’d stand up for herself and had a dad who’d back her up. So, for a while at least Simon Cowell’s X-Factor became Simon Cowell’s Pucker Factor. I know it was by no means worth it, but you made the cretin sweat. Not many, if any, can say that.
Thee whole thing is all very odd and very eye opening, I have personally never liked X-Factor, or Simon Cowell for that matter and tbh none of the judges on the panel ( particularly Tulisa who comes across as a bitch, nasty and spiteful) I cannot believe that they threatened her future career in this country if she opens her mouth and suggest she moves abroad!! It sounds like the bloody mafia!
My band auditioned during the 2012 series of the X Factor. They purposely made us cry, we had to sit in a room for hours on end. Some of our mics were higher than others and in general it was a bad experience. I hated every minute. We felt humiliated. And don’t get me started on how rude Gary Barlow and Tulisa were. I’m glad you’re getting your story out there!
Who is this Tulisa anyway, and why her eyebrows so poorly shaped?
@@RockWeller she was in some crappy hip hop group.
@@tomsautocadstudio6446 thanks!
But that's the thing .the more of you telling your story that's who it's gonna shut down and the two faced people running this industry will show their true colors.
Omg I’m so sorry to hear that, what band were you in?
Petition to cancel x factor!
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This is why I hate the x-factor, it’s a bunch of untalented judges like Simon cowell making fun of talented contestants
She wasn’t talented lol
@@manu-jw2ez Oh?
@@manu-jw2ez who
@@manu-jw2ez she was
@@anujk6844 no her singing was very bad, and the judges were right.
13:16 I cried silently. The pain behind your eyes. They took everything from you. You’re such a sweet and pure spirited soul and their fabrications have crippled you. It’s inhumane. moving forward you are now recognised for being incredible beautifully talented compassionate and you’ve got everyone who knows the truth on your side. As Caroline Flack said there’s other ways to get into this industry and I believe you’ve done it! Getting tik tok and RUclips famous is the way forward if you want a singing career you don’t Need X factor to achieve your dreams and they certainly don’t deserve you. I wish you all the best Zoe.
There's a scene in the x factor "where she throws down the mic" that you can tell is fabricated and can back up what she said.
In the first video she said that they took off her microphone while she was trying to explain what happened; you can tell this is true because normally if you were to throw a mic on the floor there would be feedback, like a loud noise. However when the mic hit the floor there was no high pitched feedback. Also the angle of which the mic was shot at is different to how it fell.
I'm so sorry this happened to you and I'm glad you came forward and expose the truth.
When I first saw the video I was confused about the microphone part because it was clearly dropped. If it was thrown like they tried to make it seem like it was, the mic would’ve rolled off the stage
@@mason3461 exactly
@xxaleenazxx bye
@xxaleenazxx you lack common sense
I always wondered how the microphone fell vertical but she threw it at an angle in the video.
Celebrities preach mental health and being kind to everyone but then they do stuff like this
We need to cancel shows like X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent
Thank you so much for all of the likes I’ve never had this many before 😊
@@brrrr03 Well she’s also bisexual but played a lesbian on Glee who was biphobic and told a character who had previously dated a bi girl that she deserves a true “sapphic goddess” (as in, a lesbian). She has a track record of being hypocritical. Poot is better than her.
@@brrrr03 Demi Lovato is a trash person in real life.
Most celebrities are, to be honest.
@@brrrr03 she probably didn't know. There is a chance that she didn't consider what happened to Zoe was 8 years ago. Plus when they bring on certain popular singers who still make music and do shows as a judge there is a chance that they don't tell them much. Honestly a lot of these type of shows only certain hosts or people involved know the setup so that the reaction from others is real. Granted they fake a lot. But also doing shit like this and seeing people's reactions to their setup is common.
WHY ARENT WE TALKING ABOUT THE FACT THAT SHES SO GORGEOUS LIKE OMGGG, THAT OUTFIT TOO JUST UGH SO PRETTYYYY
Simp
because the issue at hand is much more important? yes, she is beautiful. however, her mental health & life after her audition was massively affected... the poor girl went through manipulation, bullying and then slander.
JexVulGaming I’m sure they’re aware of all that, they just complimented her I don’t see the issue
She looked much better on x factor
She have great taste of fashion tho
I wasn’t in the audience but I remember watching your audition and thinking you’d been set up.
Well done for posting these videos - it must have taken a lot of courage!
Oh, and by the way, I worked as a sound engineer for years - I can immediately recognise singing mistakes caused by monitors that can’t be heard. When I saw your audition, the first thing I said to my partner was: “I bet she can’t hear the backing track!” and now I know I was right!
"it's not what you did; it's what we say you did" is so messed up and disgusting 🤢
nearly all of the mainstream media newspapers are scripted BS run by the rich Zionists and government nothing they print is worth the paper it's written on take EVERYTHING u read in these fake newspapers wi a pinch o salt!
Ikr 🤢
@@TinaLouise73 wtf does Zionism have to do with anything
@@TinaLouise73 Please leave your crude theories about who's running the media out of this. It has nothing to do with this. And please don't use words you don't understand. This is about Zoe and her experience. Don't take it away from her by mixing it with conspiracy theories
Again with the zionist shit 🤦
Imagine how traumatising it must have been for her. She is recalling what happened years ago as if it happened yesterday :/ im so sorry.
It is crazy how well she remembers this.. but it makes it more real because now you know she was really hurt.. a few days ago I thought about that audition and decided to go back to a video that had their comments on so I went to the comments and saw a comment trying to explain that it was fake.. so I finished the video and came across part 1.. after watching part 1 I decided to rewatch the video again and see if I could notice anything strange in the editing or how the judges moved.. After I saw that I saw that one of the judges stuttered when saying they didn’t tell her to sing a p!nk song.. but I saw a few things they did that were fake but another thing that’s crazy is most of us actually believed the bs they told us happened.. if I hadn’t come across that comment I would still think she’s a brat..
you could legit take this to court! surely them not giving you water, lying and manipulating you and then broadcasting it to the entire country is illegal. and if its not, it should be. we stand with you zoe!
I doubt she’ll win. This company has a lot of money and can get their way through things just like they did to Zoe here
If she can't win through the courts I hope she does through the public; i.e. those bastards lose their ratings and can't produce that vile show again.
Tbh the fact they never let her leave certain rooms for hours is surely against human rights.
For people saying she wouldn’t win: they’d never let this go to court, they’d settle before it ever went that far. Well, I’m not sure how it works in other countries so maybe I’m wrong, but that’s my very un knowledgeable opinion. 😂
Unfortunately because it's their own 'content' defamation laws are a bit tricky to apply to this case.
This needs to be a documentary on tv. People deserve to know the truth about the X factor and hear your story
This is irrelevant but her hair literally looks amazing
i was thinking the same thing!!! looks so healthy
Lol😂😊
She soooo pretty !!!
Its not irrelevant
It does
Oh my goodness I just went back and watched your audition. When you come back on with your dad, you yell "I knew it, I knew it all day!" OML it makes sense now! I'm so sorry for judging you
Thank you ❤️❤️
That makes sense looking back
You should Never judge anyone. That is what we should teach our kids.
@@ZoeAlexander Dearest Zoe, Whatever one thinks of the Oprah interview with Harry and Megan, I found in interesting that Harry said even senior Royals are frightened of the tabloids as they know how the tabloids can ruin them as an individual if the tabloid doesn't like them. And as you have so interestingly said, the tabloids in return are controlled by the rich bullying establishment like the monster Simon Cowell - well monster was my word! Thank you very much for your truth telling. You are a good Heroine. I adore you ❤
Same here
Just imagine if all “aggressive” performances were Staged as well
I bet alot are exaggerated massively possibly some with extra scenes filmed with look alikes and edited in
Yeah they just change their attire and appearance slightly. Put those same ppl on just singing on different days. Imagine that
Mr.Ray do you screenshot. I did with Oprah. The look alike. The sister. Oprah. Interesting. 3 in 1.
Every performance is staged on tv 🤷 the words they speak, the audience getting cues on how to react, etc.
Definitely are. My film professor warned us “reality television is the MOST scripted form of entertainment”
Imagine being this cruel and having to go through this from 23-28 years old. Imagine messing with a 23 year old like this
It's pathetic that any male would do this. They have no right to call themselves men, because they are not.
I’ve always knew something was wrong during Zoe’s audition.
The look on her parents faces, they were filled with disgust. The fact she was trying to tell them what happened, the entire audience, but they only saw her as a ‘fool’ and ‘laughingstock’.
“No baby, no.”
She was literally trying to explain, but the judges saw her nothing but a ‘raging fool’.
She didn’t ask for this, she just wanted to be herself...
Also the sudden attitude change with the judges? The SECOND she started talking they started glaring at her and attacking her. They knew she was going to expose them so they went for the jugular to silence her until her mic was cut off.
Honestly, all of them are trash, but Demi Lovato has no right ever again preach to ANYONE about mental health when she contributed to a woman nearly taking her own life. And who knows how many other people they brought to similar point. Disgusting.
@@stefanmakara373 demi wasn't a judge on the uk show in 2011/12 so why are you blaming her
@@stefanmakara373 female judges were tulisa and nicole scherzinger
@@NatalieMacdonald769769 where the fuck did I see Demi oml 😂😂😂
@@NatalieMacdonald769769 if you asked me I'd swear my life it was demi and not tulisa
I bet Simon Cowell sleeps on a bed of tears and money and fame. What a horrid guy
Simon Cowell is a Satanist.
You're wrong... uz... DEMONS DONT SLEEP
I used to enjoy Simon’s wisecracks but now my respect for him is going down. Ever since Zoe showed footage of Simon making fun of someone just because they were wearing braces. 😒
@@redjackal7823 That's rich considering he has giant fake chiklet looking teeth.
It wasn't Simon, it was Gary Barlow...😐
Hello from China. I saw your story on Weibo, a Chinese social media, so I decided to go on RUclips for the whole story. There are a lot of people having seen your story. I’m so furious after seeing what they did to you. Can’t imagine how much damage they’ve done to you. Those who keeps laughing at you are absolutely bastards. I feel so sorry for you, hope you can feel better and recover from the trauma. Stay strong!
Can you help end the Yulin meat dog festival in China? Sorry I know this is irrelevant but I am currently fighting against the Yulin festival and well I knew that if I didn’t take this chance I wouldn’t be able to sleep so.
I’m sorry if this makes you uncomfortable in any way!! 💞
@@thora5039 they’re one person??? you know how big china is right????
not for nothing but doesn't your government torture it's own citizens everyday?
you have a REALLY bad track record of human rights violations. seriously.
@@JokersSerious if that’s what you think hop on a plane to China and see for yourself if the government is tOrtuRinG citizens. You are what the Chinese call “ 井底之蛙” 🥰✨✨
@@JokersSerious Yeah. Hopefully she feels half as passionate towards the uighur community they're government are torturing 🙄
I first thought that drama was real... Thank you for opening my eyes, Zoe, I can never watch those fake shows again, but I am thankful for that. I'm so glad you're still here to tell us your story. I will never see Simon and the others the same way I did before... Thank you Zoe❤
'Crash, bang, wallop! Zoe sings like Pink, looks like Pink but doesn't want to be seen as Pink. You got that? Watch as the punky performer throws a temper tantrum after failing to be put through by the Judges.' This is what it say in the youtube video description of your audition and the bloody comments are turned off I wish they were turned on so we could post your video. everyone needs to know the truth. Honestly is is so horrible watching this back what they done its horrible!!! wtf. I hate them all.
And pretty much every viewer before this video thought the same thing...that she threw a tantrum
Yeah I just went to go do that, and the comments are turned off on the audition video. Wtf
because they know Zoe has came out with the truth, they’re trying to avoid so many people finding out. you can still dislike the audition video though!
Elliot millward // majority of the videos on the channel have no comments, but the dislike button will be put to good use.
The comments on the video of Abby and Lisa's audition (the young girls who punched each other) still has comments allowed, only because people are laughing at them.
ITV are the first to promote mental health charities but then they still air shows like love island, Britains got talent and X factor. Make that make sense!!!!!
So so true.
think of how many people had committed suicide/died after having something to do with ITV
It keeps the system going. One system feeds the other.
i used to love ITV but now i’m giving them the MAJOR side eye-
Zoe. You are so brave to post this. I hadn't seen your audition, I stopped watching years ago after I was manipulated in exactly the same way. The only difference with me is they were constantly wanting me to talk about Louis Walsh. These people don't care and don't treat us like human beings. I also tried to take my own life and have had serious mental health issues since. Did they make you sign a huge contact to say you couldn't talk to the universe about anything like I had to? Im so glad to see someone is telling the truth. I do believe that Kitty has gone through some things too, maybe she was trying to warn you. I wish you well for everything in the future, you have a great voice 😊Please DM me if you want to talk
Hey, thank you so much for watching my video and commenting 😊 I'm so sorry to hear you had a bad experience. Email me at zoealexander.thetruth@gmail.com and we can chat more xx
were you the contestant that supposedly had a fan club for him?
were you the contestant who had the website and made that poem? im so sorry they did that to you
I think you all need come together n a mass number and get the word out! This toxicity is disgusting!! I hope you have all seemed the help you need after going through something so horrific and mentally debilitating xxx
We're you Debbie Stevens?
I know I am late to the game, but thank you SO much for sharing your story. It really hits differently when you watch your audition video first, and then watch this, and then your audition again because we can now see it from a different perspective. I am truly sorry you had to go through that. It was very heartbreaking seeing how hurt and betrayed and violated you were, but glad you are able to finally stand strong and speak your truth because that only makes you a stronger person in the end. Hope you are still doing better and thank you again for this! Btw I am leaving this comment on both parts of your videos!
Dear Zoe, your story is the perfect example of why you should never judge a situation or a person because you don't know the whole story! The first time I saw your audition and the look in your eyes hearing the judge's critiques I felt something wasn't right and I could imagine that there was a deeper reason for your behaviour than what was shown on TV. I admire your strenght going through all of this and your courage to stand up for yourself. You're a lovely person and I wish you all the very best for your personal and professional life. Hugs and kisses from Germany!
I recently read Gary Barlow's book and he says that he himself became paranoid of the producers and admits that they were coerced into saying certain things and causing drama just to get headlines.
Someone else commented on the first video that they didn’t think Gary was all too happy with the things they had to do on the show and got in disagreements with producers and such
@@cutemissbubbly well he still did it sooo
@@cutemissbubbly he still did it though, he never once tried to stop
@@kianaw.8096 he was probably blinded by a contract, and didn’t have any choice.
@@kianaw.8096
Exactly. No excuse 😐 he’s just as bad as the others willing bullying someone for money
✨GenZ we need to take action and get justice for this beautiful soul ✨
My thoughts exactly bring light to darkness
@@fame_da_lupa Because we put everything on blast when it happens. Most other generations keep quiet.
For what it's worth, when I saw your x factor audition, I immediately felt sorry. I instinctively thought they probably manipulated you especially when you said "You told me to sing a pink song", I knew you were talking to the producers. Even if you really did have a tantrum as they portrayed, you still did not deserve to be cyberbullied like that.
Now when I see funny or weird acts on talent shows, I just cringe at how after all these years, they're still doing it.
I’m the same! I watched it on tiktok before and instantly new something was wrong. You could see the confusion and pain in her eyes and her voice. Absolutely heart breaking and then searched this…
It's like one direction. Harry was labelled a womanizer, Liam had suicidal thoughts, Zayn gained an eating disorder, Simon tells Louis to smile through all the crap hes been through and Simon also told Niall he couldn't have knee surgery
WakinTheDeadFan just becuase they’ve ended up as multimillionaires it’s doesn’t mean that they weren’t treated like shit by management/ syco!!
WakinTheDeadFan money doesn't equal happiness. Just because you have a lot of money, doesn't mean that you're free. In an interview around 2012/2013, the boys were asked if they could have anything money can't buy, what would it be? And Harry answered "freedom". All the money in the world could never and will never make up for the way the boys were being treated when they were in the band. I would much rather live paycheck to paycheck than be overworked to the point where the only way for me to cope with everything is by starving myself, smoking, and/or getting tattoos to express how I'm feeling because I have no other outlet. I'd rather have no money and be happy and free than all the money in the world and overworked like a slave.
@@gracereece2097 very well said.
harry has got such a bad rep for being a womanizer yet youve never heard him say one suggestive comment about women :((
Go back and watch there first audition as a band. Louis mic is off and he never sings. He rarely sings through the entire competition. They manipulated the boys so much it’s insane
it’s so heartbreaking and frustrating to see how badly you got treated. you deserve do much better and i’m glad your story is now being told
I don’t think Kitty was lying... Those people are evil and it seems like she was trying to warn you. When you expose something big, you come up missing. Hope yall stay safe and protected
Sadly yes that is true
Yeah Kitty is probably in a lot of trouble now
it's sad cuz this is the fucking music industry, not the government. imagine some tight-t-shirt-wearing shitstain calling a hit on someone for hurting their feelings in some music studio.
I very much doubt it. This is one method by which criminals do damage control. They draw out the perceived threat and then liable and slander him. One organization that I can think of off the top of my head that works this way is $cientology. They use it as a method of silencing critics. One would be amazed at just how complicit the media will be in circumstances like that. Most likely Kitty was doing the bidding of her masters. If they had succeeded in drawing Zoe out, they would have been ready for her and able to counter her on their own terms. It could easily have gone very badly for her.
This is horrific, nobody deserves to be put through such an ordeal. They need to be held accountable for this, in the rest of society, that kind of bullying is an offence. My heart goes to you Zoe. x all the best
The first part was a real eye opener. It’s time for the talent shows to be shut down. Listening to the first part made me realise that talent shows are just like circuses but with humans. I’m so sorry you got caught in this toxic web Zoe. Sending you love, light and every best wish for the future. ❤️
i assume louis tomlinson probably went through simular stuff. he recently left syco (simons label) and he was congratulated for it by other ppl in the music industry which kinda speaks for itself on how shitty the label must be.
Little mix have done the same and they have been a bit vocal about their time with syco and the way syco sabotaged the end of their final tour with them.
Exactly, we Stan Louis for doing that😌
Let’s not forget about what they did to fifth harmony... they ruined them as soon as they signed that contract 😔
jess yes, we could all tell that they were harming lou’s mental health, even with everything else that poor man has been through
Leona Lewis left in a very shady way. Every time she was asked why she gave some chat about wanting to do her own thing.... when pressed in interviews she would cage up and quickly change the subject. It just seemed weird is all.
I think you should sue them for manipulation and humiliation.
I think Zoe spreading the truth is far more damaging to them than potentially losing a few thousand pounds in court
if she could have, im sure she would have. basically all of these shows have very extensive contracts that protect them from contestants suing, to the point where they just wont accept a contestant who hasnt agreed to not sue. i do wonder if its possible for people outside of the contract to sue though, perhaps if not for their child/sibling/partner/friend but for their own pain and suffering caused by their friends pain and suffering. the unfortunate truth is that some people, like zoe, were just too trusting in an industry that doesnt care about people any further than their pockets hang. not their fault at all, especially when people are essentially promising you your dreams, i think very very few people would be able to resist that. i wouldnt.
@@maxsync183 she replied in a comment that she doesn't have the money to sue but she's considering to sue in the future when she saved up.
@@maxsync183 It’s not about the contract. It costs tons of money to sue.
Don't you think one of those contracts she signed would have ...sadly ummm😭😭
After seeing this I wonder the actual truth of what happened with Abbie and Lisa
You are such a lovely lady. The X-factor is just evil.
yep it sure is
Yes
Can't agree more
For sure
Her story should be in every network and stop the abuse of every TV shows. Imagine happening to someone with severe depression 😔
You have every right to say this. What the producers did was disgusting. I really hope this damages the X factor as much as they did to your life. Zoe, you don’t need the X factor to become famous. You are naturally talented❤️
I remember you. I remember thinking when I watched this that there was something missing from the story. The look on your face isn't "I don't agree with their criticism because I think I'm great" it's "nothing that has happened here lines up".
I watched the audition again and I just burst into tears watching it. The pain and confusion and the way you're being forced to stay in the environment with cameras and people in your face.. girl I would've punched someone in the face. Hands down.
I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that. I wish you the best of luck
Please Zoe, go and watch Don Phillips audition in full against the edited version. They bullied him into admitting he was gay live on stage and accused him of being on drugs because he appeared visibly upset. He later claimed it was the producers who were also trying to persuade him to admit it. I honestly didn't realise that things were the way they were and I will not ever be watching these shows anymore! Well done for being brave. Hugs and kisses xx
If you listen closely with headphones to the full uncensored audition at 5:09 you can hear Simon say "He's tweaking".
He was on drugs cause the way he was speaking
They weren't asking him to admit that he was gay... They kept asking what he had been doing the past ten years. And he was clearly tweaking. You don't look like he did without actively using drugs.
I feel bad for him, and don't think they should've aired the audition, but his case was a bit different.
I was so irritated at how clear it was that theyd set you up to look stupid. It wasnt entertaining at all and i just felt annoyed on your behalf. I hope you've been able to move on and feel better emotionally after that horrible experience.
I used to watch the worst auditions, I did really enjoy them but I 've always been avoiding zoe's audition, I don't know why but for some reason I was feeling big discomfort watching it. Like you said no entertaining at all. I was, and probably I still am pretty naive with all those tv production things but I found weird, that after singing zoe said you told me to sing a pink song just out of nowhere, like why did she say that, what is going on. Another thing i think about now, are shocked faces of many contestants when they were rejected after their bad auditions, like they genuinely didn't expect that, just wondering were they really that deluded or someone built them up before? Encouraged them and said God knows what?
(Sorry for bad English, it s not my native language x)
"Annoyed" would have been putting it lightly. I'm outright infuriated for her. This girl deserves all the love in the world.
403 dislikes are the people who don't want to hear the truth.
They are all stupid never want to learn the truth
No, its the producers 😂
@@cocorocherraffaello6629 Or the x-factors crews. Or the judge & their relatives.
Including the Simon Cowbell worshipers who have their time to shine with their bs going from x factor and bgt videos every minute commenting that hes just being honest and the contestants cant take constructive criticism. Pff what a joke!!! Mocking someone's personal appearance constructive in the slightest. In fact many of them say they enjoy watching clips such as Zoe's as it makes them feel better. Really says a lot about them.
@@cocorocherraffaello6629 yeah that fucking producers
You are honestly so strong for pushing through that because I seriously wouldve given up.
I really hope Zoe gets offered a presenting job on another big channel. She has really good presenting skills and it would be (slight) karma.
everyone needs to watch this...
And part 1
John Adams yes defo
The fact I wanted to go on the xfactor is kinda sad now 🤦🏻♀️
Same for me
To be fair I still want to go but for research purposes. I want to see the whole environment and process of the audition.
@@ornellasdiary That's not a bad idea though since I'm already mentally unstable IDC I'll take the shit if it is to expose some assholes.
Bruuhh don't. But if u really want to, be aware of what you're getting in for. You need to watch some videos related to X factor being exposed, also listen to other's past experiences from being a contestant. Being on the x factor can be a tricky business.
Btw, that haikyuu profile looks great!
To speak up like this and to have the courage to tell your story after what you went through…. I have so much respect for you. I think you are a profoundly strong human being and I’m so glad that you are still here. Stay safe and stay strong.
I still can't believe that X Factor lied to us, don't worry Zoe, we'll always have your back and you should cheer up! Also, your hair looks amazing!
Louis Tomlinson probably left the record label after realising what they do to contestants for fun, despite him being a contestant at some point, he probably realise the price being a judge had on people and that was probably the reason he left Simon's record label, realising the person Simon was
I actually thought you were the real Ariana grande
I'm sure Louis Tomlinson knew very well what Simon was and what he has done because he was a contestant himself at one point. And being under his label in One Direction I'm sure he was manipulated a lot you see clips of it in their movie documentaries. I think he had a contract with them that didn't allow him to do anything or leave and there was a bunch of ties and connections between him and Simon and it actually took years for him to get away. I strongly believe he would have not have gone on that show you can see he does not want to be there in videos, but he has to act like it. Maybe he was made though not to see a lot of stuff that was going on so they could keep him longer.
I feel sick to my stomach. I was so obsessed with these shows and auditions - a singer myself I often dreamed of being on one of them. After listening to your story - and the stories of others who have discussed how fake and cruel these programs can be - I realize NOT being on them as a young musician is literally dodging a bullet. I'm so sorry you had to experience all this - but BRAVO for being brave enough to share the truth with all of us. You are no doubt going to be a huge impact on young people with stars in their eyes. Hopefully they will listen to you and choose a different path to their dreams because clearly THIS path is nothing but smoke, mirrors and bullying.
I’m glad you spoke up!!!!!!! Is there any way Simon can be sued? If you went back it would give them another chance to embarrass you! Zoe, I’m glad you are still with us! I applaud you for your courage!!
I hate these people so much the industry is pure evil, as much of a horrible experience it was, I'm glad you didn't go further cause once u sign a contract u sign all your rights away. Sorry you went through all this 😞
So true, she dodged a bullet, basically. Her story is heartbreaking, but I’m happy to see she’s in a good place now in her life ❤️
Why are there people like those producers in this world?! They are disgusting, honestly 😫🤮
You have every right to be mad
The views speak for themselves. Look at how many views these “Worst X Factor/Got Talent/American Idol/etc. Compilation” videos have. People live for drama and they love watching others make a fool of themselves. That’s why Greek tragedies were so popular in their day. Society loves watching someone fail in a comical of a way as possible. I’m not justifying the producers for doing this, but they see a way to better market their product to be more appealing and they jumped on it. There’s a much greater conversation to have regarding how we digest media.
Brendan Neyman exactlyyyy
It's the American mentality. People think it's so cool just to be on national TV even if it's pure negative publicity. And it's a helluva lot cheaper for the studios than paying professional actors...in fact, people pay their own expenses just for the opportunity. Really dumb, IMHO, but as long as the volunteers are there, shows like this will continue.
Its all about the money! They don't give a damn as long as their bank accounts get bigger, nothing else matters. Unfortunately Simon Cowell has enough money to last him 2 more life times and has kids I think. So Christ I hope they follow a different path in life. Smh
They are basically predators
God, puts that Black Mirror episode into perspective...
Which one
@@itskiikii1012 the bicycles one, where the protagonist saves up to go to a talent show to expose them and puts a glass to his neck saying that if they don’t listen to him he’ll kill himself
@@itskiikii1012 fifteen million merits
Right! I was just thinking that
@@Diane-zm5zp yeah and how his speech about their fake mediated reality ultimately gets co-opted by the very consumeristic system he’s speaking out against for its own end and ultimately turns his non conformity into conformity turning him into a shell of a person.
This distorted ‘reality’ media really do be completely manufactured and frankly dangerous
I seen something about this on tiktok and had to come to your channel and watch. This is insane! You are so strong and such a beautiful person. I'm so sorry you went through this. I hope you get the justice you deserve. Thank you for sharing your story.