Sad Simon

Apparently I'm not the only one not interested in the US version of X Factor. I thought the show would be as good as the UK version - which we watched religiously. But there's something not clicking. The results dropped another 9% in viewers last night - down from an 8% slide last week. Perhaps it's the bickering? Perhaps it's the annoying talent (that little cocky butthead Astro)? Perhaps it's the droll host Steve Jones (he's good looking but dry as a board). I'm sure Simon is cringing every Thursday and Friday morning once the ratings are released. What will he be able to do to salvage the talent competition?