The Six Chair Challenge completely divided X Factor fans – as usual

Maybe it’s just because The X Factor this year has felt generally warm and fuzzy. Maybe it’s because the idea of watching young acts fighting it out over six uncomfortable-looking chairs is just plain weird.

Whatever the reason, the Six Chair Challenge on last night’s show proved just as divisive as ever. Saturday was the turn of the Boys and the Girls to get sorted – tonight it’s the Overs and the Groups.

The X Factor knows this round is divisive, knows it will alienate some people.

We *did* say it would be an emotional night. ???? #SixChairChallenge #XFactor pic.twitter.com/u6k7Rv9lpB

— The X Factor (@TheXFactor) September 24, 2016

And boy did it.

Time to see a group of people get emotionally bullied. This is what makes a Saturday night #Xfactor #6chairchallenge

— KRNUK™ (@KRN_UK) September 24, 2016

Remember, this year is also the first time the acts have sung in front of a large audience.

Gosh this is like The Hunger Games – Very cruel #XFactor #SixChairChallenge

— raymond (@theHittheBside) September 24, 2016

HATE the six chair challenge so cruel to give someone hope and just snatch it away…. #SixChairChallenge

— ????❤️Linda ❤️???? (@linny_pinnyx) September 24, 2016

But, then again, it means you get reactions like this… for a chair.

My besh's reaction to getting the 1st chair at the #SixChairChallenge on @TheXFactor. Love you so much @SoheilaClifford ❌❤️???????? pic.twitter.com/ndbyQaquFV

— Kim Carter (@KimberleyCart20) September 24, 2016

That face when you just smashed it to get a seat in the #SixChairChallenge, @_JBHughes. ???? #XFactor pic.twitter.com/Sbo7EL4jMW

— The X Factor (@TheXFactor) September 24, 2016

That’s got to be great TV right?

I am new to the #SixChairChallenge but I'm really liking this format where children beg greying millionaires for the chance to sit down.

— Paul Trueman (@paulwtrueman) September 24, 2016

Oh, way to bring us down.

Never seen worse than the bs #XFactor is
That chair crap is just cruel especially the crowd able to boo and influence judges choices

— Big G ???????? (@RFCGW) September 24, 2016

Before rejoining the show, Dermot O’Leary himself said that he’d rather the Six Chair Challenge was ditched.

I hate #SixChairChallenge it's brutal #XFactor2016!!!

— Sharon (@sharon141167) September 24, 2016

But it still gets people watching – and talking…

I hate the #SixChairChallenge I think it's so brutal but I'm still sat here watching it… #xfactor

— Jesss∞ (@this_isl0ve) September 24, 2016

Absolutely buzzin for my favourite part of @TheXFactor tonight. I love the #SixChairChallenge, it's brutal and get tele #XFactor

— MR SUPERPIDGE (@superpidge) September 24, 2016

First week I've watched #XFactor live this year. Always love the #SixChairChallenge

— Innes (@InnesBurnett) September 24, 2016

The X Factor Six Chair Challenge continues this Sunday at 7pm on ITV.