‘The Greatest Dancer’ Is The Fresh Talent Show ‘X Factor’ Wishes It Could Be – HuffPost Verdict
While most of the chat may have been about Cheryl in the lead up to the series launch, it is Oti who completely steals the show in the opening episode. She’s kind, compassionate, feisty, funny and, moreover, properly knows her shit – all of these qualities she demonstrated when the young Latin American dance troupe from Wales auditioned.
This isn’t to say Cheryl is not a good addition to the panel, though, and there’s still a twinkle in her eye, even without Mr Cowell to spar with. What’s more is that there isn’t a whiff of animosity between her and Oti, despite tiresome tabloid claims – in fact, we have a feeling we’re about to see a new womance develop over the series.
Matthew Morrison may have to work a little harder to make an impression, however, while the addition of a choreographer and producer in the dance studio makes the show feel a little over-staffed.
As far as the actual talent is concerned though, it’s mix of great, good and slightly more eccentric, but not in an uncomfortable way, which, for a Syco show, is a real step forward.