‘The X Factor’ USA: How Carly Rose Sonenclar, Emblem3 helped Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell is a very, very rich man. How so? Let’s just say that even though the second season of “The X Factor” USA failed to produce much in the way of shocking ratings, his production company still managed to turn a massive profit in 2012.
So how much has Cowell benefited from this show at the moment? Let’s just say that for the fiscal year featuring the show’s first season, Simon’s TV production company Simco scored over $52 million in profits. Simon’s company also of course produces “America’s Got Talent,” so you cannot attribute all of this cash to the new talent competition; however, it is still stunning; and while specific figures have yet to be released for season 2, it is believed that even with lower ratings and with paying Britney Spears $15 million to be a judge, Simon still found a way to rake in some massive amounts of cash.
Of course, we know what the critics are going to say after seeing these massive earnings: that Cowell is piggybacking off of the success of such people as Emblem3, Carly Rose Sonenclar, and Tate Stevens in order to pick up hefty paychecks for him and other producers … especially when the contestants are not making nearly the same amount of cash. While not everyone may like this, this is merely the way in which the television business operates: no one is ever really paid equally, and what “The X Factor” offers for contestants is a launching pad to either be a millionaire (if you win the grand prize) or to have a career that could get you millions of dollars down the road. Considering that Emblem3, Carly Rose, Tate, and Fifth Harmony are all set to be given some sort of recording contract via either Sony Music or L.A. Reid’s Epic Records label, you really have to expect that they are smiling ear to ear at the opportunity this show has given them.
Are you cool with Simon making so much cash off of “The X Factor,” especially since he is the one behind getting the show off the ground in the first place? If you want to see some more highlights coming in from Carly, Tate, and judge Demi Lovato, you can do so here.
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Mrs O
January 8, 2013 @ 2:38 pm
Carly Rose should have been the winner!
appy
January 6, 2013 @ 4:11 pm
I’m a big country fan, but Tate is not for me! He just needs more talent. Keep at it Tate.
The cel phone lines were overloaded with voting. A lot of Carly votes did not get through!
The home land phone lines worked OK. I had both, so I got to vote for carly.
Jessica S.
January 6, 2013 @ 12:53 pm
I think the only reason Tate won is because he was the only country singer and he had a good story. Carly should have won hands down, I can’t wait to buy her cd.
Anonymous
January 6, 2013 @ 11:12 am
I voted for her till the polls closed, the only time too, I don’t think Tim really won I think they gave it to him cuz of age. I won’t be watching xfactor any more, its the principle !
Dennis
January 6, 2013 @ 10:43 am
Simon only picks young talent like Carly to get ratings, that’s why he gets them to the finals. Carly should have won but unfortunately it’s the “story” that wins not the talent. By the end you start hearing comments like “you are young and have a long life in front of you” The attitude is vote for the person who has paid their dues, the young one will still do fine.
The sad thing is whether she has a great career or not, she should have won. If you look at the first two years, the X-factor is a Mariah Carey wannabe and a cowboy. The runners up?, a very talented Josh Krajcik (just not pretty enough I guess) and Carly Rose Sonenclar ( the most talented, polished and poised 13 year ever)
Sannoz
January 6, 2013 @ 9:47 am
I got 2 Theorys i been thinking of after Simons way of acting after Carlýs Hallelujha performence!
1th
Think Carly’s parents said a word or two to Simon after the duet during the break´s!
And that reflected his mode.
Wouldnt be suprised if they treathen to sue him for letting a 13 year old girl have to be on stage with a drunk or druged person infront of national TV!
Maybe they demanded that they dont want her to win and Simon to let Carly go free of her own after the show.
I would if i was the parent, -sueing you or let her go.
It is America after all
2nd
She all ready got signed during show so they let Tate win!
(It´s a rumor floating around)
ses phan
January 6, 2013 @ 9:18 am
vote for Carly Rose as judge for the next season3 or as MC
surprise me Simon SA Sweet ass or being Stupid ass.
J
January 6, 2013 @ 12:22 am
I agree with everyone that commented on here, I could care less about how much Simon made through this show, that’s life. I even stopped caring that Carly Rose didn’t win even though she obviously deserved it. I know she will make that grand prize money 10 fold in her long and successful music career. All I cared about was that Carly was recognized on this show and all I want is for her to get signed and to start producing music already. The music in our generation is a joke (gangnam style?, dubstep?) and I know Carly will make it better than it’s been in a long time.
alex
January 5, 2013 @ 8:55 pm
i agree 100 percent with u guys, who cares about simon! its all about the beautiful and talented miss carly rose sonenclar. i CANT WAIT to buy all her albums and go to her concerts and support her! she is the best there is
R
January 5, 2013 @ 8:28 pm
I think Carly should have won also. Its funny…I voted the last night for over an hour. I checked a few times with Tate and I could get thru after 30 minutes…still had a hard time getting thru on Carly’s even after an hour. Makes me wonder how Tate even won?? Hmmmm….
FrenchFan
January 5, 2013 @ 3:56 pm
Simon Cowell should be covered with gold for showing the world the amazing and best young singer ever, Carly Rose Sonenclar.
C
January 5, 2013 @ 3:13 pm
I agree that Carly should have won this all the way. Someone should sign her…
Jon F
January 5, 2013 @ 3:08 pm
I agree with Dave H. I’m so glad I was introduced to the amazing Carly Rose Sonenclar!
I’m sad she didn’t win, though I’m certain it won’t matter and she will be a mega-star regardless. i’m more put off with how Simon and Demi seemed to turn on her the last couple of weeks after doing nothing but praising her the entire time. It just seems like there was an ulterior motive. Even if there was one, I don’t think it should have come through on the show and it seemed to take the ‘reality’ out of the show.
Unless another Carly Rose shows up next year, I doubt I’ll be watching the X Factor again.
Dave H.
January 5, 2013 @ 2:28 pm
I couldn’t care less how successful and rich Simon is. I am just delighted that he introduced us to Carly Rose. Can’t wait for her to start making music for us all to hear.