Westlife's X Factor performance broke epilepsy rules
The X Factor's brief use of rapidly flashing lights risked epileptic seizures in some viewers, media regulator findsOfcom has ruled that Westlife's performance on The X Factor broke broadcasting regulations for using rapidly flashing lights that could have triggered epileptic seizures in some viewers.The media regulator found that the bursts of laser lighting used in the performance, which aired on ITV1 in October last year, caused a flashing effect five times faster than the level recommended a...
Guardian Music — The X Factor's brief use of rapidly flashing lights risked epileptic seizures in some viewers, media regulator findsOfcom has ruled that Westlife's performance on The X F... more info
The Mirror — Westlife's performance on The X Factor last year broke broadcasting rules because it could have triggered seizures, Ofcom ruled today. The chart-topping band appeared on ... more info
Scotsman.com — A PERFORMANCE by Westlife on hit TV show The X Factor broke broadcasting rules because it featured flashing laser effects that could have triggered seizures among people ... more info
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