X Factor

Ratings are in from TV By the Numbers, and the X Factor’s numbers continue to hold steady.

See the complete ratings chart after the jump.

Now that we’re three weeks into the X-Factor USA live shows, several things have become clear. First, someone needs to check the expiration date on Steve Jones’ warranty to see if we can trade him in for a newer model without circuit damage. Second, Paula Abdul has, for reasons unknown, retired her infamous seal clap, making her appear motor skills appear far too developed for my liking. And third, that the judges as a whole (Normal-clapping Paula included) are doing a piss-poor job of taking a show that has enraptured the United Kingdom for seven years and making it enjoyable for an American audience.

(Welcome Ali to the team! He’ll be writing weekly articles on X Factor)

Simon Cowell revealed to reporters after last night’s results show (which sent the Stereo Hogzz, another one of Paula’s groups, packing) the next week’s theme is Rock.