The X Factor 2010

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ITV's director of television has suggested that the broadcaster should hold talks with the BBC to agree a scheduling plan for The X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing.

The two reality shows will go head-to-head in the schedules on Saturday and Sunday nights once again this Autumn if both sides are unable to reach a broadcast agreement.

Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival today, Peter Fincham said: "We are the two [broadcasters] that are investing the most in original content, so I would hope there was a way we can do that. In a way we've done it for years, by some unwritten agreement, in that Corrie and EastEnders don't play against each other."

He continued: "We want our programmes to reach the maximum audiences. I'm sure BBC One want the same things. We are the only members of a very small club."

The X Factor continues tonight on ITV1, while Strictly is expected to return next month.

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XTRA Factor star Konnie Huq has secretly married fiancé Charlie Brooker in a hush-hush Las Vegas wedding, we can reveal.

The former Blue Peter beauty, 35, and Channel 4 presenter, 39, travelled to the States together two weeks ago for the private ceremony with NO friends or family present.

The couple - who met a year ago - then stayed on for a honeymoon.

It is believed the pair will now have a party back in the UK for their loved ones to attend.

Konnie said of her acid-tongued TV critic husband: "We've known each other for years. I've got more of an evil sense of humour than people realise and although Charlie's job is to be critical, he's more of a softie than you'd think."

Charlie said: "We're keen to keep it as low-key as possible. We won't be in OK magazine or treading red carpets arm-in-arm."

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SHOW bosses have devised a secret code to stop contestants at judges' houses finding out who their mentor is.

It has led to Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne being dubbed Badger and Squirrel.

But last night Louis said: "I'm Rabbit aren't I? What? I'm Badger? I thought I was Rabbit?"

This year Louis' house will be at the Adare Manor Hotel in Co Limerick - after he refused to return to Castle Leslie in Co Monaghan.

The new venue is set amid 840 acres of formal gardens and rolling parkland, with its own golf coure.

However, he was horrified to learn a ghost of a servant called the Blue Lady walks the gallery at night.

Legend has it she hanged herself after being made pregnant by her boss Earl Dunraven.


ALEXANDRA Burke is about to star in X Factor again - but this time Down Under.

The contest's 2008 winner will feature as a mentor in the Australian version of the show alongside fellow singers Natalie Imbruglia and Ronan Keating.

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I think Louis has the over 25s

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Dwayne Edgar



Irish Legend!

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Simon Cowell has threatened to dock his X Factor contestants' future pay following reports that they damaged his luxury rented villa in Spain.
The reality show hopefuls at the pop mogul's boot camp are said to have caused damage worth thousands of pounds to the Marbella property, including a £5,000 Persian rug and designer furniture.

They have also been accused of drinking Simon's stock of vintage champagne and imported beer, and keeping him up into the early hours through their noisy antics.

Simon told the Daily Mail: "Yes they did wake me up. Any damage will have to be paid out of their first royalty cheque if they make it - to teach them a lesson."

A show insider admitted the eight groups at the boot camp, including The Reason, Sugar Bullet and Husstle, may have "been a bit noisy" when they arrived.

The 20-bedroom villa - which boasts three pools and a cinema - is reportedly costing £15,000 a day to hire.

Simon has also hinted that axed contestant Shirlena Johnson could return to the show.

He said he would like a "second opinion" about the single mother from east London, who was dropped last week because of concerns over her mental health.

Johnson, 30, provided one of the audition highlights when she shrieked and wailed through a version of Duffy's Mercy. She also sang an eccentric version of Lady Gaga's Bad Romance in front of the judges.

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Simon Cowell has said that there are no plans to axe an 'X Factor' contestant who has reportedly been working as a prostitute.

The show's judge made the comments after The Sun claimed that singer Chloe Mafia, who will feature in a later episode, had been charging £160-an-hour while working as an escort.

Simon responded to the reports, saying: "We haven't banned prostitutes. I think you'd want to show the story if we're allowed - I want to see the story.”

He added: "We can't just take people off the show because they might do something that upsets some people. If a person applies to be on 'The X Factor' it's obvious to me that they want to do something better with their life."

Chloe's audition is expected to be screened by ITV1 at some point over the next few weeks. However, it has not been revealed whether she makes Boot Camp or the Judges' Homes.

A spokesperson for the show said: "We don't discriminate. We will look into the matter."

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I'm sure Cheryl won't quit after the serie, no way ! Just came accross this funny X factor News Blog featuring the loosers of the past series...the stars who faded into obscurity....

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DETERMINED Cheryl Cole is set to end another big relationship - she's planning to QUIT X Factor at the end of this series.

Just two days after divorcing her cheating husband Ashley, we can reveal the British babe is planning a fresh start in the US with boyfriend Derek Hough.

She is being lined up as a judge on the brand new American X Factor alongside close pal Simon Cowell - and to focus on her music career.

A close source told us: "This is Cheryl Cole phase two. She's not changing her name but she's changing every other aspect of her life.

"She wouldn't have the time to do both of the X Factors plus release new songs - and she's got her heart set on America where Derek lives."

Global X Factor supremo Simon has already started hinting that Girls Aloud singer Cheryl will join him on the US show when it begins next September.

An insider said: "He believes she will be a huge star in the States."

We can confirm that the US series means there will be no X Factor over here next year. And when it returns in 2012 it will be dramatically different.

Cowell is set to be a judge on both shows. But the source close to Cheryl said: "She wouldn't have the time.

"The US show is a huge opportunity but she'd have to give up the show here because she wouldn't be able to do her music too.

"In Britain, her priority is music and it always will be. She's primarily a music star and she feels three years on X Factor will be enough.

"Plus, everything's going to be shaken up in the next series so this is the perfect time for her to bow out.

"ITV will do everything they can to keep her but she doesn't need the money. She only really did this series because of her close friendship with Simon."

Cheryl's departure would throw a lifeline to the only other female judge, Dannii Minogue.

It was thought the new mum's position was under threat, with recent rumours that Cowell wanted a different woman on the four-strong panel.

"But the show insider said: "There's no way we can face the possibility of losing both our female judges in one go. So if Cheryl goes, Dannii's safe."

Cheryl was due to fly into London today from Los Angeles, where Derek has been helping her recover from malaria. She'll stay here till December, when The X Factor ends.

In the next few weeks she hopes to sell her former marital home in Surrey and buy a London base, in trendy Notting Hill.

She and England footballer Ashley, 29, have agreed to split the profits from their mansion, and Cheryl will keep their two dogs.

The source said: "Cheryl wants a base in London but the idea is she'll spend less and less time here.

"Notting Hill is close to Heathrow Airport and handy for her music career too." Derek, 25, is expected to stay in America, where he's a dancer on Dancing With the Stars, the US version of Strictly Come Dancing.

ITV bosses are now looking for another big show to take on the BBC's Strictly in their Sat- urday-night ratings war next autumn.

Speculation had been mounting about X Factor since Cowell announced he was taking the format to the States.

And a few days ago nearly 100 of X Factor's regular workers were told they would not be required for 2011. An insider said: "Many of them assumed they would be working next year as usual. It came as a complete shock, even to some of the top producers."

Staff were also told to expect radical changes in 2012 - with a different judging line-up, a new auditions format and a revamp for the live finals in the pipeline.

The source said: "Nothing has been decided. But how the show is run in the US will be a clear indication as to what will happen to the UK version."

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[Katy]

those girls last night!! blimey!

i cant work out whats delusional and whats got to be people messing about any more!