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Perdita

11-11-2010, 05:47

X Factor producers are reportedly planning to introduce a fifth member onto the judging panel.

The move comes after Simon Cowell invited 20 fans to a brainstorming session in London to discuss how the show could be improved, reports The Sun.

The idea to incorporate a fifth judge is said to have been endorsed by the fans at the secret meeting, which was held at the headquarters of businessman Sir Philip Green.

A source said: "The idea is 90% a done deal. Simon is still figuring out exactly how it will work."

The proposal is apparently designed to make contestant eliminations more clear-cut in the wake of Treyc Cohen's controversial exit from the ITV singing contest last weekend.

"On one level it could mean that if one of the judges opted out of voting it could still go to deadlock if the others were split two-two," the source added. "But the danger is if they all had voting rights and chose to vote it would never go to deadlock."

According to the insider, one possible idea is that the artist who is due to perform on the Sunday night show could act as a guest judge on the Saturday night.

"Simon has always thought a guest judge on live shows would bring some extra drama to proceedings," they added. "And he hopes they will shoot from the hip and put a rocket under the rest of the judges, who often bite their tongues."

The X Factor judging panel is currently made up of Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue, Louis Walsh and Cowell. It is not yet clear when the rumoured change might come into effect.

Perdita

11-11-2010, 07:11

A new 'psychic octopus' has tipped Dannii Minogue to be the mentor of this year's winning X Factor act.

According to shopping comparison website Kelkoo, Ollie the Octopus has predicted that someone from Minogue's Boys category will be victorious.

Ollie was reportedly born at the Sea Life Centre in Weymouth in the same tank as his renowned cousin Paul, who passed away last month.

Kelkoo marketing manager Joe Cross said: "Working with Ollie the octopus was a bundle of fun and given his psychic lineage, we couldn’t think of a better way to predict the UK Christmas best-sellers this year.

"From the X Factor, to Hollywood, to Silicon Valley, Ollie’s discerning tentacles know no bounds and his mystic insight into which products are set to sink or swim this Christmas are certainly set to add spice to the sales race over the festive period."

Ollie predicted this year's winning X Factor mentor by choosing a piece of mackerel from a box featuring a photograph of Minogue, rather than those for her rivals Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole.

:D

lizann

11-11-2010, 09:50

Matt is the most talented so I do hope he wins

lizann

11-11-2010, 10:39

There is a double elimination this week so high hopes Katie Weasel goes out

Chloe O'brien

11-11-2010, 11:18

Well, IMO the only good thing to come out of this whole sorry mess is that everybody now knows X Factor is fixed. This is why I've never wasted any of my money voting. The only time I've voted was for Will Young when he was in Pop Idol.
The winner of this year's X Factor has already been decided. I hope X Factor doesn't recover from this. I was gullible to believe Simon Cowell and his lies. Now I am glad I know the truth. I feel very sorry for the contestants of this year's X Factor.
I hope Strictly Come Dancing wins the ratings war :D Dermot spoke the truth. He might lose his job? But if he does, at least he'll be the only one able to hold his head up high, as well as Ms Minogue.

Megan the last year I voted was the year Shayne Ward won, when I voted for Journey south. This year I have voted every week for Matt, Rebecca and Mary and I will vote for them this week if they put in a worthy performance. I have lost all respect for Mr Cowell this year. It's his show he should have made Cheryl vote as part of the contract or put it to deadlock. This idea of having a fifth judge is a waste of time as Mr Cowell and Ms Cole would get a way round in their favour.

lizann

11-11-2010, 11:18

Simon Cowell is reported to be "absolutely furious" about allegations that 'The X Factor' is fixed.

The Daily Mail reports that more than 1,200 fans have already complained to ITV and UK regulator Ofcom following Sunday's elimination and Cheryl Cole's refusal to vote on the ITV show.

The Daily Mail quotes "a source close to Cowell" as saying: "Simon is absolutely furious. He denies - 100 per cent - that 'The X Factor' is fixed. The fact that some viewers believe this has left him seething.

"He's not particularly happy with Dermot [O'Leary, host, who said the possibility that Cole might not vote was discussed in advance] but to be honest, he thinks the entire thing has been blown out of proportion. He would never want to defraud 'X Factor' fans."

Chloe O'brien

11-11-2010, 11:20

There is a double elimination this week so high hopes Katie Weasel goes out

Yeah and Mini Me Cher-L

lizann

11-11-2010, 11:21

Yeah and Mini Me Cher-L

Yes Cher and Katie in the bottom would be nice

Chloe O'brien

11-11-2010, 11:37

Simon is furious about the claims that the show is fied. Well maybe he should have done something about it on Sunday night instead of waiting 4 days to have his say. In previous years he has been the first to air his views about acts like Chico and Jedward surviving each week against better acts. This year should be no different. Treyc should never have been in the bottom two. It should have been between Katie, Cher and Mary. Then the weekest singer should have went home. Anyway enough moaning about Cole and Cowell. Anyone have any idea what the gorgeous Matt is singing to us loved up females this week.

Perdita

11-11-2010, 11:42

I can't help feeling that the show might not be fixed as such but certainly staged by the producers to make it entertaining viewing. If the voting and eliminations would all go as they should, the show might not attract the viewing figures and certainly not the publicity this alleged controversy is creating. Money in the bank for Mr Cowell, as far as I am concerned.

lizann

11-11-2010, 11:58

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...decorator.html

Each year, the X Factor has its pantomime stereotypes.

There is the overconfident baddie who everyone loves to hate (Katie), there is the ridiculous novelty act (Wagner) and then there is the everyman hero plucked from obscurity who will almost inevitably go on to win.
According to The X Factor spin, the show’s *favourite, Matt Cardle — who this week was the first contestant to win a standing ovation from all the judges — is that everyman.

A modest painter and decorator who just happens to have an extraordinary talent.
Except everything on The X Factor is not as it seems. Far from being the archetypal down-on-his-luck Essex lad, Matt attended a £15,000-a-year boarding school, has been on the brink of fame for years and had even released an album just weeks before he hit our screens.
So it turns out Matt is every bit as fame-*hungry as his much maligned rivals Katie and Cher.
‘All he has ever cared about is the music,’ Matt’s father David told me this week.

‘It can cost £150 for an hour in a recording studio so he did everything he could to fund it: painting and decorating, waiting on tables, you name it. At the end of a hard day at work, it would always be back to the music.

‘He has knocked on so many doors handing out his discs. We’ve used every contact we could to try to get success.’

No wonder many of Matt’s friends are surprised at his portrayal on the show. Chris Heap, manager of the Bull Hotel in Halstead, where Matt waited on tables, says: ‘Matt’s not really a painter and decorator, he just did that to support his music. Matt comes from a nice, middle-class family.’
In fact, Matt comes from a very nice, very middle-class family. The singer, 27, grew up in a £500,000, four-bedroom detached redbrick home in the village of Little Maplestead in Essex.
His parents own a *logistics *consultancy firm called Frazer-Nash Associates, but his father says music is in the genes. ‘I was a chorister for 12 years while my father was a gifted *amateur singer,’ says David, 60.
Matt’s mother Jennifer says he was humming in his pram at four months. Aged two, he survived kidney cancer, had *chemotherapy and had a kidney removed — no wonder the *Cardles were happy to encourage their son’s love of music with piano, guitar and singing lessons.
Aged 11, the family’s world was *further rocked when Jennifer’s best friend Sharon died. Matt’s parents refuse to give her surname, but they became a surrogate *family to *Sharon’s four sons.
Matt’s emotional rendition of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face on Saturday night was dedicated to *Sharon — he sang it at her funeral and at the *wedding of his ‘adopted’ brother Julian. He also sang it at the X Factor bootcamp before Simon Cowell stopped him halfway. ‘Simon Cowell is very canny and it’s my theory he stopped Matt *singing it at *bootcamp so he could sing it on the live show,’ David says.
‘It is a song which has so much meaning to all of us and when Matt first told me about singing it at bootcamp, we were both in tears.’
At the £15,000-a-year private boarding school Stoke *College, in Suffolk, Matt was *popular and good at sport. He was *suspended aged 11 for sneaking an *imitation gun into school. His *furious mother begged police to give him a stern warning.
At school he was mentored by music teacher Adrian Marple, who says he saw something special in the boy.
‘There was one school concert where he performed Jailhouse Rock and it was one of those moments where you sit up and realise something special has *happened,’ says Adrian.
‘He had a natural talent for performing, a real magnetism, and whenever he appeared on stage you could see *everyone sitting up in their chairs.’

When Matt left school at 16, Adrian recommended he attended the £500-a-week summer drama college Lights Music Action! where, with three *others, he formed a group called *Darwyn. Matt was the main *songwriter of the group which lasted for two years. From there he joined *alternative rock group Seven *Summers. At the start of the year they released an *internet album.
So it came as a surprise to them that Matt chose to go down the X Factor route. After his first *appearance on the show, the band tweeted: ‘Well, it’s been an interesting few days in the Seven Summers camp.’ (Their album has since *rocketed up the Amazon charts.)
They were not the only ones dumped; Matt split with Lauren *Cutmore, his girlfriend of four years, saying X *Factor bosses thought it would be better if he was single.
Adrian, who will be supporting Matt backstage on Saturday, says of X *Factor: ‘It’s very formulaic and I would not have thought he would be into that sort of stuff.’
But it appears the lure of instant fame may have appealed to Matt. *After all, he has gone from living at home to living the dream in the X *Factor’s Mill Hill house.
‘People say fame is going to change him, but we know it won’t,’ his father laughs. ‘Recently me and Matt’s mother were on holiday in Spain when we got a call from Matt asking us to put £100 in his bank account because he did not have enough money to pay his phone bill.’
He won’t need those handouts for long as, win or lose, he is liable to earn a small fortune. For starters, he’ll get £100,000 for the X Factor tour.
But what about the future? There are signs Matt may already be *worrying about his credibility. Earlier this week, he was quoted in Heat magazine as saying: ‘I know what this show is — it’s a *******ing TV show, like Big Brother. It’s not like I’m James Blunt and have just released an *amazing album.’
His father says: ‘There is so much more to Matt than we have seen yet.’
But it is unlikely we will be allowed to see the ‘real’ Matt. His favoured indie music has already been replaced by ballads and his beloved cap and checked shirt swapped for Simon Cowell’s shirt and tie uniform.
Having found the fame he craved, Matt may find X Factor success can be a double-edged sword. If he does win, as the bookies are predicting, the serious artist may find himself as just another one of Simon *Cowell’s puppets.

tammyy2j

11-11-2010, 14:55

There is a double elimination this week so high hopes Katie Weasel goes out

I love if all Cheryl's acts were in the bottom 3 even though I know Rebecca is talented she is quite Leona boring on stage imo and it would pi$$ off Cheryl

megan999

11-11-2010, 17:13

[QUOTE=Chloe O'brien;733389 This idea of having a fifth judge is a waste of time as Mr Cowell and Ms Cole would get a way round in their favour.[/QUOTE]Simon is only doing it because he's desparate to claw back some sort of credibility from this X Factor shambles. It won't make me like the programme any more, or make me believe that him and his producers are telling the truth. I will go through the motions of watching the rest of this year's X Factor, but any more silly business and I won't be watching next year's programme.

tammyy2j

12-11-2010, 12:26

Mary Byrne's daughter has revealed that Westlife have offered to fly her over to see her mother perform on this weekend's X Factor.

The 'Safe' group made the offer when they met Debbie at the Pride of Britain awards this week, The Mirror reports.

However, the 25-year-old revealed that she will have to conquer her fear of flying in order to attend the show in London.

"I'm petrified," she said. "But the Westlife boys said I could jump on their plane.

"Mum needs all the support she can get."

Her attendance comes after Mary struggled with her emotions during last week's performance and admitted that she missed her daughter.

Debbie added: "Mum had a tough time last week, but this week she's rested and is raring to go."

tammyy2j

12-11-2010, 12:27

Media experts have claimed that the The X Factor final is rapidly becoming the Superbowl of British TV, with advertisers queuing up to pay more than £200,000 for a spot during the live event in early December.

According to The Financial Times, media buyers believe that the publicity surrounding contestants on the show, along with the final's proximity to Christmas, make it a magnet for advertisers.

An unnamed ITV executive estimated that a 30-second slot during the two live shows next month could go for up 10% more than last year, when they sold for around £200,000.

Phil Hall, head of television at media agency Mediacom, said that final is now the closest thing that the UK has to America's highly lucrative Superbowl.

Referring to the two-hour shows on December 11 and 12, he said: "In terms of money, these will be ITV's most profitable four hours in the course of the year.

"Advertisers will put specific types of copy that's relevant in order to get in there. It is the closest thing we've got to the Superbowl."

Also speaking to the newspaper, a media buyer source said: "The World Cup will actually get you a slightly bigger audience, but in terms of families all sitting around together glued to TV - the advertiser's dream - The X Factor is probably better. And unlike the World Cup, it happens every year."

Rupert Howell, ITV's serving commercial director during last year's X Factor final, expressed his belief that the talent show will remain fresh for years to come.

"All non-sports events have a shelf life, but don't underestimate the genius of [show creator] Simon Cowell in keeping it new and different and interesting," he said.

The X Factor is expected to help ITV enjoy a successful festive season, with ad revenue predicted to be up 10% year-on-year. However, the early months of 2011 could prove a much tougher prospect for the broadcaster.

Last week, ITV called on the government to remove current advertising restrictions on flagship channel ITV1 so that the broadcaster can escape a "ratings rat race".

megan999

12-11-2010, 19:21

Sharing a clinch with stylist Grace Woodward, it is bound to infuriate X Factor boss Simon Cowell who banned singers from having relationships while in the house.

But it seems Matt cannot hide his feelings for stylist Grace Woodward, and the pair have embarked on a secret romance.

The pair have been spotted smooching and kissing backstage by production staff. She has dubbed him "Matt Cuddles" and it's easy to see why from this shot. But the news has left his ex Lauren Cutmore, 24, crushed after friends said she was convinced they would be reunited at the end of the series.

One production insider said: "Matt is smitten. He tried to hide his feelings for a long time but he just feels so strongly about Grace.

"Anyone who met her would see why.

She is stunning, not only on the outside but inside too. Simon warned the contestants about striking up relationships with fellow singers, he kind of figured it meant his staff too.

"He wants the best for all the contestants and for there to be no distractions.

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"It's funny as Matt doesn't need much styling compared to the younger singers, but that hasn't stopped him spending more and more time with Grace.

"They have become very close and he finds it easy to relax around her. They constantly have their arms around each other.

"Its not like they can go out for dates but they have been caught cuddling and have shared a kiss or three. They are both single so they don't see any harm in this."

Insiders say 27-year-old Matt has become "obsessed" with head stylist Grace, 33, and is spending more and more time with her at the studio.

But Lauren was said to be "heartbroken" at the development.

She claimed two weeks ago they had "rekindled their romance" and would get back together once he left the competition.

One friend said last night: "She feels hurt and is gutted that their chances of getting back together seem over." Matt is said to have only dumped Lauren so he would be single for the live stages. Grace told a fellow stylist she has "enjoyed making him sexier" after getting him to ditch his checked shirts. And she tweeted: "Watch for Matt, we love a soft to touch man."

An X Factor spokesman said: "Matt is fond of Grace but I think they are just very good friends."

source: The Mirror

pipette

14-11-2010, 18:38

How many songs has Wagner now killed personally I've lost count with last night being by far the worst going from I'm Still Standing (appropriate choice I thought) to Circle of Life what was Louis thinking put those two together it's just wrong, hopefully Wagner will go tonight how he's still in at this point is beyond me.

Que sera sera

tammyy2j

14-11-2010, 18:57

I'd like to see what song Wagner would do as his survival song

I think Paije, Katie, Wagner and Mary could be in trouble tonight - I do hope Katie goes

I didnt think anyone of them very pretty good last night tbh imo

Chris_2k11

14-11-2010, 20:21

Rebecca was fab as always

Perdita

15-11-2010, 06:18

Aiden Grimshaw has become the eighth act to be voted out of The X Factor after a shock defeat to Katie Waissel.

The 18-year-old student performed his chosen survival song of Crowded House's 'Don't Dream It's Over' in an attempt to win the judges' vote over Cheryl Cole's controversial act, who found herself in the bottom two for the fourth time.

After the performances, host Dermot O'Leary approached Simon Cowell, who paused for an extremely long time as he deliberated which act to vote out of the competition. Eventually, the 51-year-old declared that he liked both acts and opted to save Waissel.

Next, Cheryl Cole announced that both acts had "been fantastic contenders throughout this competition", before stating, "My loyalty is to Katie."

Dannii Minogue also backed her own act, Aiden Grimshaw, handing Louis Walsh the deciding vote yet again. The Irish judge branded the choice as "a really difficult one", before opting to save Grimshaw and send the vote to deadlock.

O'Leary then revealed that Grimshaw had in fact received the fewest amount of public votes, much to the surprise of a visibly-stunned Waissel and an angered studio audience, who booed as the two acts hugged.

When asked about what O'Leary described as a "shock" elimination, Grimshaw simply stated, "You win some you lose some", and added that he was now most looking forward to having a beer.

After losing her second act, Grimshaw's mentor Dannii Minogue commented: "It's so hard because nobody wants to leave the competition. They do their best every week, [it's just] the people at home aren't voting."

The X Factor continues next Saturday at 8pm on ITV1.

Perdita

15-11-2010, 09:26

Olly Murs has confirmed that he will perform on this weekend's X Factor results show.

Last year's runner-up will make his return to promote his new single 'Thinking of Me'. The track is the second from his self-titled debut solo album, which is released next week.

Murs told fans on Twitter last night: "Right I have some news......what do you think it is????? (sic)"

A short while later, he confirmed: "I'M BACK ON X FACTOR NEXT WEEK!!!!!

"YEHHHHHHHHH!!!! xx I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!! Will be singing new single 'Thinking of ME'."

The singer's debut single 'Please Don't Let Me Go' topped the UK charts in September.

Chloe O'brien

15-11-2010, 09:46

The whole world has gone bonkers. Katie has more lives that a cat. Talk about falling in sh1t and come up smelling of roses. I really thought her time was up when Louis put it to deadlock. In all fairness to Katie her main performance was poor, but her sing off song was actually good and if she was just to sing like that without all the diva tantrums she'd get a lot more public praise. Can't belive Aiden was in the bottom two I was expecting it to be Paije. Matt and Rebecca were fab as always and although it sticks in my throat One Direction were great their best performance.

tammyy2j

15-11-2010, 10:27

I'm shocked Aiden went out, Simon should have saved him as he gave the best performance but Simon choose media attention and drama tactics over talent

Siobhan

15-11-2010, 13:45

What should have happened to Katie last week:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Juk_Ejx__ig&feature=player_embedded

Chloe O'brien

15-11-2010, 14:18

If only we could've done that to Cheryl Cole when she was mimming. :lol:

Chloe O'brien

15-11-2010, 14:22

Matt Cardle 'is not a sex addict' (Bit of a disapointment :D)

Matt Cardle has reportedly hit back at his ex-girlfriend over claims she made that he is a sex addict.

It was previously reported that Lauren Cutmore had branded the X Factor singer "rampant" and claimed that he wanted sex "all the time".

However, according to the Daily Star Cardle has said that her comments are "sour grapes" because he dumped her.

A source told the paper: "Of course Lauren's not going to say anything complimentary, but good luck to her.

"Matt, a sex addict? I don’t think so. He just enjoys sex like every other red-blooded man. All Matt is doing is having fun."

The source added: "At the end of the day he knows she's just gutted that she's not still with him."

The singer has denied that he split up with Cutmore due to appearing on the show.

"I broke up with her before the show started," he said. "It had nothing to do with me being on The X Factor.

"She's a nice girl but I'm not getting back with her."

Siobhan

15-11-2010, 14:26

"She's a nice girl but I'm not getting back with her."

That is cause he wants to be with ME... you can have Keifer back.. I don't mind Matt if he is a sexy addict..

Chloe O'brien

15-11-2010, 14:29

I'm given Kiefer a rest at the moment. I've found myself a sexy wee German toyboy :wub:

Siobhan

15-11-2010, 14:32

I'm given Kiefer a rest at the moment. I've found myself a sexy wee German toyboy :wub:

I could be arrested for what I would like to do to that man (the wee German toyboy that is)...

Chloe O'brien

15-11-2010, 14:44

Shiv believe me it would be worth getting the jail for. Seb, Matt. my obsession with young men is getting out of hand.

tammyy2j

15-11-2010, 14:45

Despite claiming that he knew he was in danger because of a Twitter leak, Aiden Grimshaw has played down claims that voting results on ‘The X Factor’ are known before the phone votes are closed.

Speaking on ‘Daybreak’, Aiden said that the Twitter leak he mentioned on Sunday night’s result show was just “word on the street”.

On Sunday, when Aiden got the news that he had been voted off, he told Dermot O’Leary: “My friend told me there was a Twitter leak and I was in the bottom three.”

But this morning he dismissed it, saying: “It was one of my friends who likes to throw in a corker every now and again, it's probably just word on the street, it had no relevance."

Aiden went on to say that he’d been comforted by fellow competitor Matt Cardle and hoped that he would continue in the music business.

“Last night I had a bit of a sob with Matt, but I'll get over it,” he said. “It is what it is, you win some, you lose some.

“I hope that I can get some gigs together and hopefully make some music.”

Asked about his rival Katie Waissel, who survived the sing-off, he responded: “You just try and sing the best you can. People thought she was better, she got more votes. It's not nice to watch someone get booed."

He also had words of support for his mentor Dannii Minogue. "Dannii has been amazing, the whole way through. She's always there, always on the phone. If I was hungry she'd take me to one of the dressing rooms and feed me chocolate."

Siobhan

15-11-2010, 14:59

Shiv believe me it would be worth getting the jail for. Seb, Matt. my obsession with young men is getting out of hand.

:lol: maybe this is what happens as you get older.. younger men are more appealing..

Chloe O'brien

15-11-2010, 15:01

It must be the cold weather affecting me that I need a young man to keep me warm.

tammyy2j

16-11-2010, 11:48

X Factor favourite Matt Cardle has reportedly accused Simon Cowell of treating talented finalists as "expendable" in an attempt to keep viewing figures high.

According to the Daily Mail the singer claimed Cowell saved controversial Katie Waissel over early favourite Aiden Grimshaw because she is "better for the show", not because she is a better performer.

Cardle, 27, said: "In terms of the television show, Aiden was expendable. I was shocked when Simon sent him home, but then Katie is better for the show than Aiden is.

"She gets the coverage - she gets the show attention. He just isn't like that but he is a much better singer.

"It is like losing a brother. When it went to Katie and Aiden in the bottom two, I didn't think he would go. Even when it went to deadlock, I thought he would stay."

Grimshaw, from Blackpool, left the competition on Sunday night after ending up alongside Katie in the bottom two.

When the judges were given the chance to save their preferred contestant, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh nominated Aiden, while Cheryl Cole and Cowell opted for Katie.

The tie meant the decision went to 'deadlock', where the public vote decides the contestants' fate. Aiden had polled the lowest number and left the competition.

Grimshaw, 18, said: "It is an entertainment show - but I can't see where the entertainment is coming from [with Katie] as she is not doing that well.

"I think it should be more about singing from now on."

megan999

16-11-2010, 17:14

Matt: "In terms of the television show Aiden was expendable. I don't know how things will work out if anyone else is in the bottom two with Katie.

"It depends who is in the bottom two with her. I think there would be ********** uproar if say someone like Rebecca was pushed out of the competition in favour of Katie.

"I don't feel safe in the competition after this. Anything can happen. Everyone in the house is gutted. No one expected this."

The singer then put ageing crooner Wagner in his sights. He said: "The joke is over now and people should be voting for the singers.

"People would mind leaving the competition less if Wagner wasn't still in it. He's an alright guy but he can't sing. I would be gutted if I went home before Wagner, I'm sure Aiden is."

To top it off, Matt had a pop at his ex-girlfriend Lauren Cutmore for doing a nasty kiss 'n' tell this weekend, which follows rumours of him beiong more than friends with the show's stylist Grace Woodward.

"I've tried to put her off doing this for weeks," he said. "She said she just caved in. It was ridiculous, I had to try and laugh about it really. I hope she's happy. I hope she's happy with her cash. I hope she p*sses it up the wall."
source: The Sun

tammyy2j

17-11-2010, 10:28

Simon Cowell knows the voting percentages each week on The X Factor and acts accordingly, it has been claimed.

The identity of the bottom two - and in the case of Deadlock the least popular act - is the only information made public during the programme. Full voting breakdowns are only published after the final show.

However, an alleged insider has told Heat magazine that Cowell is fully aware of the details of each weekly vote and alters his own actions as a judge, mentor and showrunner accordingly.

The source said: "Simon knows which contestants get the most votes each week, and some of them bring in a serious amount of financial revenue through phone votes.

"Viewers are encouraged to vote for certain acts, even when they sometimes perform below par. Contestants like Cher [Lloyd], for instance, make the show a lot of money, as she has an army of young fans who can be relied on to get their parents to vote for her every single week."

Regarding voting figures, they continued: "[Cowell] couldn't stand not to know. Sometimes he shares them with Louis [Walsh] and Cheryl [Cole], but hardly ever with Dannii [Minogue]... Because Simon's privy to the percentages of votes, he knows who is the most popular.

"Things can be unpredictable, so no-one can 100% tell who will make the finals, but he has a very clear idea every year about who is likely to make the finals, because of voting panels. That's what often makes Simon say things like, 'You're the dark horse', or 'You're the one to watch'."

A representative from SyCo was unavailable for comment on the claims.

Chloe O'brien

17-11-2010, 10:35

Matt your adorable. and he's right about Wagner he can't sing for toffee but he'll stay in until Katie goes. The only one who is safe is Matt the rest are all at risk.

tammyy2j

17-11-2010, 10:44

Matt your adorable. and he's right about Wagner he can't sing for toffee but he'll stay in until Katie goes. The only one who is safe is Matt the rest are all at risk.

Cher and One Direction are safe also no way will Simon let them go

Chloe O'brien

17-11-2010, 10:48

But will he save Cher if she's up against Katie. He has said himself Katie is saved because of the entertainment not singing talents and if anyone was up against Katie is in danger apart from Matt.

Siobhan

17-11-2010, 11:03

But will he save Cher if she's up against Katie. He has said himself Katie is saved because of the entertainment not singing talents and if anyone was up against Katie is in danger apart from Matt.

If he picks Katie over Matt, there will be outrage

tammyy2j

17-11-2010, 12:44

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3230181/First-listen-to-X-Factor-single.html

^ You can listen to the charity single

lizann

17-11-2010, 17:12

I still want Matt to win he is the most talented on the show

sean slater

17-11-2010, 18:43

I'm still undecided about who I want to win. One Direction are good but I dont think there as fabulous as Simon is trying to make out. They are a cute young boyband which I think this country needs at the moment. Rebecca is brilliant, she's also very down to earth, so I'm thinking a lot of people are probably routing for her (a Leona type). Katie; It annoys me how much people are givng her a hard time. She's cute, quirky a bit flakey lol she reminds me of a young Marilyn Monroe type figure. Having said that being in the bottom two 4 times its obvious the audience aren't taking to her, therefore she should probably leave. Paije; I thought he was going to be in the bottom 2 this week. He's the only one that didnt really stand out. Though I loved him at the beginning and thought it was wrong that Danni didn't put him through at the Judge's Houses. I'm starting to think she made the right decision to begin with. Cher; Yeh she's amazing, she's different (well actually reminds me a bit of Amy Winehouse), I think she will go far. Not sure about her personality but its not a competition for personality. Wagner should have gone agess ago. Mary, brilliant singing voice, but i think she's a little bit of a one trick pony, every song seems to sound the same. Matt; I dont get him, he doesnt really stand out to me. I guess a bit like James Blunt. Though also a bit of a Steve Brookstein type figure. Not sure if i've missed out anyone.

Perdita

18-11-2010, 06:08

The song choices for this week's Beatles-themed X Factor have apparently been revealed.

It was confirmed yesterday that contestants will have to sing a track by the Fab Four on this weekend's live show. It is the first time that the theme has been used on the programme.

According to The Sun, last week's sing-off survivor Katie Waissel has decided to sing 'Help', while fellow 24-year-old Rebecca Ferguson will tackle 'Yesterday'.

Cher Lloyd has reportedly chosen to perform John Lennon's 'Imagine', and Simon Cowell's One Direction have decided upon 'All You Need Is Love'.

Matt Cardle is said to be singing 'Come Together' - previously performed on the ITV singing contest by Olly Murs - while Paije Richardson will tackle 'Let It Be'.

In Louis Walsh's category, Mary Byrne has been given 'Something', while Wagner Carrilho keeps up his record of performing medleys by fusing together 'Get Back', 'Hippy Hippy Shake' and 'Hey Jude'.

The X Factor continues on Saturday at 8pm on ITV1.

Perdita

18-11-2010, 06:56

This week's X Factor is to feature the final eight acts paying tribute to The Beatles.

The theme, which has never been used before on the show, has been confirmed on Matt Edmondson's official F Factor video blog.

Acts have sung Beatles hits before on the programme, such as Danyl Johnson's 'With A Little Help From My Friends' and Olly Murs's 'Come Together', but this will be the first time that the show has been solely dedicated to the tracks of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison.

This weekend's results show will feature the return of Murs and a performance from all the finalists of their charity single 'Heroes'.

Katy

18-11-2010, 07:55

oh god, they killed elton last week and now the beatles. I dont think that i can watch!

megan999

18-11-2010, 15:38

I am looking forward to this :D Will be interesting to see how Cher will rap in it. I think that Mary will shine again. Katie will murder it.

tammyy2j

19-11-2010, 10:33

Katie, Paije, Wagner could all be in trouble this week but no doubt Katie will survive again

tammyy2j

19-11-2010, 11:51

After three weeks in the ‘X Factor’ sing-off, it’s been said that Katie Waissel needs assistance. And now, according to reports, she’s got ‘Help’! She’s to sing the song on a Beatles theme night this Saturday.

According to the Sun newspaper, Katie is to sing ‘Help’, Cher Lloyd will sing John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ and Matt Cardle will sing ‘Come Together’.

One Direction will perform ‘All You Need Is Love’, Mary Byrne does ‘Something’, Rebecca Ferguson has ‘Yesterday’ and Paije Richardson ‘Let It Be’.

The highlight though will surely be Brazilian novelty act Wagner taking on a medley of ‘Get Back’, ‘Hey Jude’ and a song that’s not by The Beatles, ‘Hippy, Hippy Shake’.

Meanwhile, Wagner has hit back at other contestants who don’t believe he should be still in the competition.

He claimed acts complaining about him are ‘belittling’ him.

Following Aiden Grimshaw’s elimination, two of the contestants blamed Wagner. Louis Tomlinson, of One Direction tweeted: "What a joke, Wagner through and not Aiden."

And Matt Cardle blasted: "The whole Wagner thing - enough is enough. People should be voting for the singers."

But yesterday Wagner retaliated: "There is no need for one contestant to belittle another."

Wagner is not the only controversial wannabe. There will be trouble on Saturday as Louis Walsh has slammed Cher Lloyd saying she is “as moody as she looks”.

Louis told The Sun: "I've heard rumblings of what is going on in the house. There's a lot of parties - but Cher is definitely the out-of-control one.

“She believes her own publicity, which is a big mistake. She causes a lot of trouble. She's as miserable and moody as she looks."

But Cher seemed unworried yesterday as she went to meet injured soldiers at Headley Court rehab complex in Surrey.

Cher said: "These people are amazing. It has been incredible meeting such inspirational people."

Chloe O'brien

19-11-2010, 12:11

If Cher is allowed to rap during Imagine then she's gonna get the boot. Cheryl can't seriously ruin a classic song like that be destroyed by her rapping.

Siobhan

19-11-2010, 13:02

If Cher is allowed to rap during Imagine then she's gonna get the boot. Cheryl can't seriously ruin a classic song like that be destroyed by her rapping.

she will just have Cher singing like with Stay and say how wonderful she is even though they say it is her rap that makes her unique to the other contestants she gets more praise just singing (but really, does she still have to make those faces like she is constipated?? )

pipette

19-11-2010, 16:29

Siobhan

19-11-2010, 16:53

Is it just me or have Katie's last two songs on the results show seemed how shall I put it, desperate two weeks ago the song was "please don't give up on me" and last week "save me" I'm not saying they weren't good its just the song choices make her in my opinion desperate

it is not just you.. it seems she picks songs with a desperate plea in them... this week will be "things can only get better" or "beggin" by Madcon :lol:

megan999

19-11-2010, 17:14

AXED wannabe Treyc Cohen was last night dealt a �100,000 blow - as she was cut out of the X Factor tour.

Bosses ruled only nine acts would be used in the concerts - meaning tenth place Treyc, 28, misses out.

A show source said: "We were expecting ten to be taken so fans could see more of the acts they love.

"But now it will just be nine, which is a real snub to Treyc as she was popular."

Last year the top eight went on a 57-date tour, netting around �100,000 each.

More than 2,000 people complained when Treyc got the chop instead of Katie Waissel, 24. But Aiden Grimshaw, 18 - who was axed on Sunday night in front of nearly 18 million viewers - was last night celebrating the biggest windfall of his life after making the cut.

Ticket firms are already selling 25 dates across the UK and Ireland with prices at �37.75 a pop.

Meanwhile, 5,000 X Factor fans joined a late-night Twitter video chat with controversial contestant Katie yesterday.

The excited blonde gushed: "Oh my God, this is the best thing ever" before proceeding to reel off the names of fans as they appeared in front of her on the screen.

During the 15-minute broadcast, Katie ran to grab fellow contestant Paije Richardson, 19, and got him to wave to fans on their webcam.

source: The Sun

sean slater

20-11-2010, 17:06

Yeh shame for Treyc. Interesting week with the Beatles, I do like them. Only thing is I would prefer One Direction to be given some younger songs. Every week its been some sort of ballad number. I think they should do something like Hanson or Backstreet Boys. I suppose we havent had a band like this since the 90's so Simon doesnt really know where to put them.

Chloe O'brien

20-11-2010, 22:26

Oh my word what have they done to Katie? It looks as if they have dressed her in her Granny's clothes and cut her hair cause she has nits. Both Cher and Katie were the weakest tonight. I'm glad that Cher didn't rap during Imagine but the song was too big for her. Wagner was tuneless as always but he may survive another week. I think Katie wil be in the bottom two again and Cher maybe joining her. Matt was brilliant again. I have no problem him being shirtless. He could have been vestless as welll I wouldn't have minded.

Siobhan

21-11-2010, 11:37

I was with my niece watching this last night and when Simon said Matt looked like the was just dragged from the bathroom, we both said if that is the way he looks dragged from a bathroom.. keep dragging him... he was so hot last night

I got goosebumps listening to Mary last night.. she did an amazing job.. Katie reminded me of those girls who were sent to a convent in the 60 for getting pregnant and forced to have a hair cut... she killed that song and Cher was dreadful, she was out of tune for the first part of that song

pipette

21-11-2010, 12:02

Loved Mary, One Direction and absolutley adored Matt :heart: he just keeps getting better and better. Didn't like Katie or Cher this week. Oh and someone call the police for the triple murder Wagner commited it was horrible last week two Elton songs put together that shouldn't be together and this week the same with three beatles. I know I say I don't like Katie and how she keeps getting through but if it was her and Wagner in the bottom two I would actually completly understand if she was saved.

megan999

21-11-2010, 16:47

Paije and One Direction were my favourites last night. Hated Wagner's performance. And yes, I agree that Katie looked rubbish. I preferred Matt's version of the song to when Olly Murs performed it last year. Olly is singing his new song tonight.

Perdita

21-11-2010, 21:37

Paije Richardson has become the ninth act to be voted out of The X Factor.

The former cinema employee pulled out a crowd-pleasing rendition of Sam Brown's 'Stop' after finding himself in the bottom two against Cher Lloyd, who reprised her emotional "performance of the season" from two weeks ago, 'Stay' by Shakespears Sister.

When Dermot O'Leary turned to the judges, all four agreed that neither act deserved to be in the sing-off based on last night's performances.

First Simon Cowell decided that he was "gonna go with the person who I've continually supported" and voted to save Lloyd.

Cheryl Cole quickly echoed Cowell's decision, backing her own act at the expense of Richardson, before Minogue followed suit and voted out Lloyd in order to save her singer, all the while bemoaning the "outrageous" viewer vote.

Once again the deciding vote fell to Walsh, who argued that the decision was "so, so difficult" as he had "always believed in Paije from day one", but felt that Lloyd had given an "incredible" sing-off performance.

Ultimately, Walsh opted to send home Richardson, giving him the majority needed to eliminate him from the competition.

After the result, Richardson stated: "Obviously I didn't have the support of the public and I'm grateful for them keeping me this long. Thank you."

Richardson's elimination makes Dannii Minogue the second judge - after Simon Cowell - to be left with just one act remaining in the show.

The X Factor continues next Saturday at 7.45pm on ITV1.

Perdita

22-11-2010, 05:49

All seven remaining X Factor acts will perform two songs next week, it has been revealed.

Creative director Brian Friedman confirmed the plans on tonight's Xtra Factor, when host Konnie Huq pressured him to reveal the theme.

"The theme is seven contestants, 14 songs," he said. "Two songs each. Usually everyone does one uptempo and one ballad, so everyone is going to have to show a little bit of variety."

Next week's X Factor live show, which will last nearly two hours, kicks off on Saturday at 7.45pm on ITV1.

Perdita

22-11-2010, 05:49

Justin Bieber, Nicole Scherzinger and The Wanted will play next week's X Factor results show, it has been revealed.

Dermot O'Leary announced the lineup at the end of tonight's show, confirming rumours that have been circulating online all week.

Guest judge Scherzinger, who appeared at the Manchester auditions and Boot Camp, will sing her solo single 'Poison', while The Wanted are expected to perform their latest track 'Lose My Mind'. Bieber is expected to perform either 'U Smile' or his Top 10 hit 'Baby'.

The X Factor results show airs next Sunday at 8pm on ITV1.

Perdita

22-11-2010, 08:41

X Factor contestant Gamu Nhengu has recorded a single being released in the battle for the Christmas number one spot.

The singer, from Clackmannanshire, failed to make it to the live show stage of the competition after judge Cheryl Cole chose not to select her.

Aberlour, a Stirling-based children's charity is releasing the single Where Will You Sleep This Christmas? featuring the 18-year-old's vocals.

The song was written by Gamu's former music teacher David Clifford and is being released on December 13.

Karen McMurrich, Aberlour's Director of Marketing, said: "Christmas has always been a focus for our fundraising activity and Aberlour has traditionally produced a Christmas song for fundraising purposes.

"This song will hopefully appeal to a much larger audience this year and we are so grateful for the support of those who helped to make it happen."

The proceeds from the single will help the charity to continue to support the 6,000 vulnerable young people, children and their families they help every year.

tammyy2j

22-11-2010, 09:59

I think Simon and the maybe the other judges knew the votes and that if it went to deadlock Cher would be gone

Paje was the better performer and Louis even praised him but choose Cher

Wagner is getting an awful time I feel sorry for him - Cheryl was wrong to pick on him during the show about a article in the press

Matt should concentrate on the show and his own performances as all the other contestants are his competition

Chloe O'brien

22-11-2010, 12:12

I was thinking there may have to be a double eviction this week and next. There is 3 weeks left to the finale and still seven acts left, we need to loose 4 over the next two weeks. I was hoping that Louis would have saved Paije and put it too deadlock Cher would have been a gonner for sure. It would be interesting to know what the percentage of votes were. Cher and Katie are vunreable this week. Although Wagner is awful, the man has feelings and it should be the Mr Cowell and Walsh getting the backlash for allowing novelty acts into the competition. I can see him surviving another couple of weeks.

tammyy2j

22-11-2010, 12:14

Chloe O'brien

22-11-2010, 12:18

No I think the judges vote right up to the finale, but usually there is only three acts in the finale but i bet Mr Cowell moves the goal posts to ensure that himself or Cheryl's act makes it into the finale. At present the strongest acts are Matt, Mary and Rebecca the other four are in danger.

tammyy2j

22-11-2010, 12:25

Another week, another X Factor controversy it seems as yet another good singer is sent packing whilst Brazilian karate master Wagner lives another day.

This weekend's drama saw Paije Richardson eliminated, leaving his mentor Dannii Minogue fuming.

She branded the result 'outrageous', adding: "It feels *******. I cannot tell you how bad I feel."

Paije however has taken his exit with dignity, telling ITV show Daybreak this morning that he has no ill feelings towards Wagner.

"I do feel a little bit sorry for him because people are blaming him for being in there - he doesn't vote himself in there," said Richardson. "But he is trying his best and it's his dream as much as it's mine or anyone else's."

Wagner was in less modest of moods, comparing himself to the soldiers with whom he performed the X Factor charity single on Sunday nights results show.

Speaking after the show last night, Wagner is quoted as saying: "We have here tonight the British soldiers who are true heroes and a soldier like a Samurai is always ready for the worst."

tammyy2j

22-11-2010, 16:02

Katy

23-11-2010, 10:37

I though paije was brilliant on saturday, hopefully that wont be the last we see of him.

Cher was hopeless, when she did stay, the with of stay with me was soo off key every time! and is it just me or is it the fact she sung that suggest she assumed she were safe and hadnt prepared a sing off song and she hardly dressed up for the occasion. She really cannot take criticism that girl, and i think that she thins that she is a lot better than she actually is.

Chloe O'brien

23-11-2010, 10:58

lizann

23-11-2010, 11:21

What I thought was unusual about Cher sing off on Sunday night is that with all the hype about her being unique with her ability to rap and Cheryl letting her rap through almost everyweek she choose to sing s a slow song. If rap is her thing why didn't she do that. was she that confident that the judges would save her that she didn't give a toss. If it had went to deadlock she would have got the fewest votes and her and Katie need a miracle if they want to avoid the sing off this weekend.

She did Stay (as she got great comments from the judges when she sang it first and I dont think she thought she'd be in the bottom) and murdered it this time around - Paije was way better

On Digital Spy forum it mentions that during the break Louis was heard asking producers could be take it to deadlock and was told no so if this is true they knew Cher got the least votes and wanted to keep her

I want Matt to win but I dont like his attitude to Wagner who in fairness to him is not voting for himself he has a fanbase and while he is not good he is fun

Cheryl showed what a chav she really is by tackling him about a newspaper article yet she claims dont believe what you hear in the press

Chloe O'brien

23-11-2010, 11:39

I can understand that Matt and others may be fed up at Wagner still being in the competiton. It's supposed to be a singing compettion not a lets humilating competiton but Mr Cowell can't sit there on a Saturday night and ridicule Wagner in the name of entertainment. I think Wagner's singing is mince but he putting in the hard work to his performances so he deserves his place. He has a fan base he's getting the votes and avoiding the sing off, which can't be said for two of Ms Cole's acts. If Wagner avoids the sing off again on Sunday, which I think he will. Cher or Katie have to go as they are the only ones who have been in the sing off.

lizann

23-11-2010, 11:41

Chloe O'brien

23-11-2010, 11:48

I agree the only three decent singers are Matt, Mary and Rebecca. When it comes to the other four Wagner has the biggest fan base and the better chance of surviving longer in the competiton than Katie, Cher and One Direction.

lizann

23-11-2010, 11:50

Simon wants One Direction or one of the Cheryl's acts to win this year so I'm sure he will do all he can to make this happen

I like to see Mary, Matt and Rebecca in the final or maybe even Wagner

Cheryl's attack on Wagner has even gained him more fans so he could be around for a few more weeks

Surely there has to be double or even triple eliminations soon enough as there is 7 contestants left

moonstorm

23-11-2010, 13:24

Wagner 'in top half of X Factor votes'

ITVWagner Carrilho is near the top of the X Factor voting results every week, according to leaked stats.

The Brazilian wildcard entry, who is being mentored by Louis Walsh, is being backed by a Facebook campaign with over 30,000 members.

Fans of last year's successful Rage Against The Machine Christmas No.1 campaign have claimed that a victory for Carrilho would be another "spanner in the works" for Simon Cowell.

Carrilho has clashed with contestants such as Aiden Grimshaw and Matt Cardle, who have branded him a joke act, while Cowell said on last weekend's show it would be "the end of the world" if he actually won the talent contest. The 54-year-old also clashed with Cheryl Cole over comments he made to a newspaper about her "council estate" roots.

In a DS forums poll, Carrilho is currently the third favourite act and only Rebecca Ferguson and Matt Cardle are currently picking up more votes. The catchphrase "spread the loaf" is also being posted on the forums by his supporters.

Bookmakers Paddy Power currently have the Dudley-based singer at 10/1 fourth favourite to win the competition. Matt Cardle (7/4), One Direction (2/1) and Rebecca Ferguson (7/2) are the only acts with shorter odds.

Perdita

23-11-2010, 13:26

Mary Byrne has revealed on Irish radio that she will be singing a U2 track on this weekend's X Factor.

The Tesco checkout worker said that she would be performing 'All I Want Is You' from the 1988 album Rattle And Hum.

She also stated that there would be a Rock Week theme to the show. However, theme weeks have been altered at a late stage during the series and it is not usually confirmed until Wednesday evening when Matt Edmondson's F Factor blog is published on the official site.

All seven of the remaining acts will be singing two tracks on Saturday night in an extended show, which will kick off at the earlier time of 7.45pm on ITV1.

Meanwhile, Sunday's results show will feature performances from Justin Bieber, Nicole Scherzinger and The Wanted.

Perdita

23-11-2010, 15:32

megan999

23-11-2010, 17:01

Paije said he thought unpopular Katie Waissel had "protection" from Simon Cowell on the show after staying in despite being in the sing-off four times.

The 20-year-old, who was mentored by Dannii Minogue, told X Magazine: "Katie's got the, I don't know, she's got something round her. It's called protection. She's got someone on her side."

Asked if it was Simon Cowell protecting her, he answered: "Yeah. He likes her. She brings a lot of press and so maybe he's keeping her for that, but she is talented as well."

Katie, who displayed her new cropped hairdo on Saturday's show, said she got rid of her locks because she wanted a change.

The 24-year-old Londoner said: "When you break up with your boyfriend the first thing you go and do is cut your hair and change it, so I just feel that after everything that's gone on, I just want to have a change.

"I was looking at pictures of Twiggy and she looks amazing. And Emma Watson. All their influences are in it, really."

source: The Sun

---> Good grief, so that's Katie's Actual Hair!! Oh Dear. Yes, everyone knows Simon loves Katie. I'm beginning to warm to Wagner more the more the show goes on...... very worrying!!

Chloe O'brien

24-11-2010, 10:30

TV has confirmed that The X Factor final will take place over the weekend of December 11 and 12.

Two two-hour shows will see the show crown its seventh winner, who will follow in the footsteps of previous stars including Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke and last year's victor Joe McElderry.

The Saturday night show, which will run from 7pm to 9pm, will feature "big surprises" including "performances by some amazing international guest stars". It is unclear how many contestants will remain for the final. Seven singers are currently still in the running.

On Sunday, the final show will run from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. It has been confirmed that when the third place act leaves the competition that night, the top two will perform this year's winners single. The second live programme will also include "more international guest stars".

Prior to the Saturday night show, 2008 runners-up JLS will host their one-hour special This Is JLS , featuring a performance with Kylie Minogue.

The X Factor continues this Saturday at 7.45pm on ITV1.

Told ya :angry: Mr Cowell is going to move the goalpost to give One Direction and Cher and Katie a better chance of being in the finale as he knows they've not got a hope in hell in relying on the public vote. The Final always has three acts why should this year be any different because he wants Mini me and Cher to win. The only three acts who deserve to be in the finale are Matt, Mary and Rebecca. So if anyone from the Cowell or Cole camp. Play by the rules because the public aint going to vote for your acts except Rebecca.

tammyy2j

24-11-2010, 11:24

‘X Factor’ bosses are planning a double eviction this weekend.

Two contestants will leave the competition on Sunday, with the one scoring the lowest public votes being eliminated automatically, while the other most unpopular acts must compete in a sing-off, with judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh deciding who to save.

A source said: “No one can predict what is going to happen. People are worried that some of the good singers could be vulnerable.

“They fear their fans will not vote as they think they are safe.”

Meanwhile, Dannii and Louis are reportedly angry that the running order of the show favours Cheryl’s acts, leading them to believe performers in their categories – the Boys and Over 28s respectively – are more at risk of elimination.

An insider explained to the Daily Star newspaper: “It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see Cheryl’s acts are getting the best slots.

“Over the last couple of weeks both Dannii and Louis have been concerned about where their most vulnerable acts – Paije, Wagner and Mary – sit in the Saturday line-up.

“They’ve been in what everyone calls the ‘graveyard’ slots at the start of the show where viewers are most likely to forget their performances. Louis raised his concerns with Simon but was told to ‘lump it.'”

Chloe O'brien

24-11-2010, 11:29

Yes Cowell spy's are watching and bowing to public demand. Dannii and Louis have nothing to worry about. Cher and Katie better start packing their bags. It doesn't matter if they sing in their birthday suits they're the most vunreable for the boot on Sunday. GO WAGBO. :rotfl:

tammyy2j

24-11-2010, 14:10

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/164347/X-Factor-fixed-for-Cheryl-Cole/

CHERYL Cole and her “mini-me” Cher Lloyd were last night facing claims The X Factor is being fixed for them to win.

Furious Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue lashed out over “preferential treatment” they say is shown to the Girls Aloud singer and her act.

They feel similar favouritism is being shown to Cheryl’s other acts, Katie Waissel and Rebecca Ferguson, both 24.

Now they have warned Simon Cowell things must change or they will rebel.

Louis, 57, and Dannii, 39, are also upset that Cheryl arrived at rehearsals last week in a swanky Rolls-Royce, just like boss Cowell, 51. They say the ordinary cars they have to use show they have been given second-class status on the judging panel.

They also moaned Cheryl gets the best styling and image advice.

And they have complained her acts often have the best singing slots because bosses want the headline-grabbing Geordie and her wannabes in the final.

Struggling Katie, who generates huge publicity, was given the final spot at the weekend when she had been expected to go out.

An insider said Louis and Dannii feel their acts are often used as “cannon fodder” on the show.

Our mole added: “It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see Cheryl’s acts are getting the best slots.

“Over the last couple of weeks both Dannii and Louis have been concerned about where their most vulnerable acts – Paige, Wagner and Mary – sit in the Saturday line-up.

“They’ve been in what everyone calls the ‘graveyard’ slots at the start of the show where viewers are most likely to forget their performances.

“Louis raised his concerns with Simon but was told to ‘lump it.'”

Simon has made no secret of his feelings towards Cher, 17, who he has claimed is the “future” of the music industry.

We revealed last week how Cher had rowed with Katie after pinching her outfit hours before the live show.

She went unpunished and was allowed to wear the clothes.

Last night an X Factor spokeswoman said: “The order in which acts perform varies each week.

“None of the finalists are shown preferential treatment, with each of them getting their chance to shine on the stage.”

megan999

24-11-2010, 16:59

I reckon winning X Factor is a poisoned chalice. I mean, JLS didn't win, and look how sucessful they are compared to Alexandra Burke and Joe McElderry. I'm sure Olly Murs is privately glad that he didn't win it last year, now he gets artistic rights to his music and gets to do things his way. So let's see if Cher L wins and see how successful she'll become in the end or Wagner is welcome to it. Matt could do an Olly Murs and be really successful without X Factor hanging round his neck. :thumbsup:

lizann

24-11-2010, 21:22

The cast of Glee will reportedly perform on next week's X Factor semi-final.

It was previously reported that Simon Cowell was organising the appearance, which will apparently see them perform a medley of tracks from the hit show.

A post on the official Twitter page for Alex and Lucy's In:Demand radio show read: "OMGlee!! The Glee cast are set to perform on X Factor. "

It then added a link to Examiner, which appears to be the original source.

It was announced last week that the show's cast will embark on a European tour next year, which includes five confirmed dates in the UK and Ireland.

The X Factor semi-final will take place over the weekend of December 4 and 5.

Chloe O'brien

25-11-2010, 10:08

Of course Simon is doing what he can to get his and Cheryl's acts in the finale. He did that by changing the format with changing the big band week because he knew that Cher and Katie couldn't carry it off. In previous years if an act was in the bottom two more than twice they were booted but not Katie they have done everything they can to keep her in the competition and that is why the public is revolting and voting for Wagner. The public know that Wagner's singing is mince but it's getting up Simon and Cheryl's nose that he is surving every week just srurs them on. The next big fix by Mr Cowell will be the winner's song. Normally we know what the song is going to be but they have been very secretive about it. Are they going to do another stitch up like they did last year by releasing a pop song to suit Cher's or Katie's voice better than Matt. Mr Cowell and Ms Cole can come up with as many dirty tactics as they want to save Cher and Katie but they're no match for the public. WAGBO will survive this weekend. Cher, Katie and One Direction for the sing off on Sunday.

Perdita

25-11-2010, 13:15

This weekend's X Factor will feature all the acts singing rock tracks.

Saturday's extended programme will include two performances from each of the seven remaining contestants. It has already been confirmed that Wagner Carrilho will be singing Radiohead's 'Creep', while Mary Byrne is lined up to sing U2's 'All I Want Is You'.

Speaking on Matt Edmondson's F Factor blog, the contestants said that they were excited about the upcoming live show and admitted that they were pleased with the theme.

"I actually like a bit of rock," said Cher Lloyd. "I like upbeat because I like to dance. I'm not a candle. I like to rock out." Meanwhile, Rebecca Ferguson hinted that she would be doing her first "upbeat" song of the series.

The Rock Week theme was first used last year and featured eventual winner Joe McElderry performing Journey's 'Don't Stop Believing' for the first time. Other highlights included Lucie Jones tackling Guns N' Roses, Jamie Archer covering Primal Scream's 'Rocks' and Jedward singing 'We Will Rock You'.

The X Factor starts on Saturday at 7.45pm.

alan45

25-11-2010, 15:54

Irish 'X Factor' star Mary Byrne has reportedly lost her voice after being hit with throat problems again this week.

According to the Daily Star, a source said: "She could not even finish rehearsing her song yesterday."

"She is off to the doctor today to try and get it all sorted."

The singer stayed at home last night while all the other contestants attended a fashion show together.

She also suffered from throat problems at the beginning of the live shows.

Perdita

25-11-2010, 16:10

The cast of Glee will perform on the X Factor semi-final, it has been confirmed.

Rumours of an appearance on next weekend's show picked up speed this week when In:Demand wrote the news on their Twitter page.

The performance on the December 5 results show will be the cast's first on a TV stage outside of the US.

Confirmed to appear are: Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith (Finn), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Mark Salling (Puck), Dianna Agron (Quinn), Heather Morris (Brittany), Naya Rivera (Santana), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), Harry Shum Jnr (Mike) and Chord Overstreet (Sam).

What the cast will perform has not been confirmed.

Tickets to the Glee live tour UK dates go on sale tomorrow morning.

Nicole Scherzinger, Justin Bieber and The Wanted will all perform on this weekend's X Factor results show.

tammyy2j

25-11-2010, 16:12

megan999

25-11-2010, 17:40

MATT Cardle has made a dramatic U-turn by apologising to Wagner Carrilho for calling him a "joke" � while the barmy Brazilian says his haters are "with the devil".

The Essex lad, 27, admitted he should have kept quiet about Wagner when X Factor fans slated him for blasting the former PE teacher on stage after he survived another week.

After Paije Richardson got the boot on Sunday, Matt told Xtra Factor host Konnie Huq: "It's a bit of a joke. There are twists and turns in this competition and it's not always funny."

He refused to expand on what he meant but looked directly at Wagner � who he previously said needed to leave the competition � while he said it.

But after being branded rude by Xtra Factor viewers, he seems to have had a change of heart.

Matt admitted: "I've been a little bit outspoken about certain issues and certain people in this competition and I think it's time to shut the hell up.

"It's no one's fault, you know, and I understand that. I'm not being a bitch, I'm not moaning but it's hard when my guys are going.

"I lost Aiden and then at the weekend I lost Paije so I got a little bit angry and said things perhaps I shouldn't have said and maybe that I didn't necessarily mean as well.

"If I offended anyone then I'm genuinely sorry but you get caught up in it."

Meanwhile Wagner � who has been booed numerous times on the show after being named as one of the people going through to the next round � blasted his haters as "being with the devil".

The 54-year-old said: "If someone doesn't like someone it only damages them.

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"I'm with God and if someone is with the devil, go and stay in his company if you want."

source: The Sun

Chloe O'brien

26-11-2010, 09:36

You go Wagner God will be voting for you on Saturday night. You can stay one more week.

tammyy2j

26-11-2010, 11:51

X Factor's Cher Lloyd reportedly knew she would be in Sunday's 'sing off' hours before it was announced on the live show, because of a tip-off on Twitter.

Cher Lloyd's father said yesterday that she and her entire family knew she would be in the bottom two because of the Twitter tip-off.

Darren Lloyd from Malvern, Worcestershire, explained: "We were tipped off in the morning. It was leaked on Twitter. We were hoping it was lies but unfortunately it was not. I called Cher and told her. She was upset but was determined not to let it affect her performance."

This is the second time a contestant has claimed that the micro-blogging site has revealed results prior to the live show, as just 2 weeks ago Aiden Grimshaw stated on live TV that he knew his time was up because of a leak.

Such reports are fuelling concerns that the show could be compromised by well placed sources on it or connected to it.

An X Factor spokesman denied there was any chance the show could be compromised, saying: "People make lots of unfounded predictions on the internet about the order of the contestants based on various popularity polls. There is not a leak."

Chloe O'brien

26-11-2010, 12:06

It's not really a leak because no one could knew how Cher would peform on Saturday night. The possiblilty of rumours appearing on twitter is that she is not as popular as she or judges think she is and no matter how good her singing was she was not going to get the votes. If her parents knew of this maybe they should have kept quiet as it may have effected her performance. Wonder if twitter is predicting who will be in the bottom this week.

tammyy2j

26-11-2010, 16:32

http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/reality/the-x-factor-2010/news/the-x-factor-rock-week-song-choices-revealed/11072

With this week's X Factor theme confirmed as Rock Week, the song choices for Mary, Wagner, Cher and Matt have been revealed.

Rock Week sees each of the remaining seven contestants singing two songs, one up-tempo and one down-tempo, as they fight for their place in the competition.

So far, according to reports Wagner will be singing Radiohead's Creep as one of his song choices, Cher will be hoping to impress with Aerosmith's Walk This Way as one of her choices and Matt will be singing the Guns N'Roses classic Welcome To The Jungle.

Speaking on Matt Edmondson's F Factor, Matt said: "Rock week is harder than it sounds", while Rebecca said: "Getting to do more of an unbeat one. It's good to mix it up a bit".

While One Direction said: "Both the songs are completely different. Every performance from now on has to be wicked"; while Katie Waissel said: "There's so much more to rock than people think. I just really want to get it right".

Mary Byrne's songs have been revealed as All I Want Is You by U2 and The Pretenders' Brass In Pocket, however, the Scottish singer is said to be suffering from a throat bug.

The Sun reported that she saw a doctor on Thursday after being unable to rehearse because of the strain on her vocal cords. A source said: "Mary isn't well and needs proper rest."

megan999

26-11-2010, 17:14

X Factor finalists are being paid nothing for big money advertising campaigns which would earn other stars tens of thousands of pounds.

The contestants are missing out on huge paydays while being used by some of the nation's biggest companies sponsoring or advertising on the ITV show. Finalists had to sign away their image rights, so while they appear in videos and online ads for Sainsbury's, L'Oreal and Very.co.uk, show bosses and ITV get the money.

Tesco checkout girl Mary Byrne is promoting tarts from Sainsbury's, while One Direction are plugging hair gel. Matt Neale, co-MD, of agency GolinHarris, said: "Matt, Cher and Wagner could make tens of thousands a day and Mary could make her Tesco salary in a day for the brand she's promoting."

A source close to the finalists added: "Some of the contestants think it's a bit of a p*** take that their names are flogging all these products. But they signed the contracts, so they can't really complain."

Cher, Louis from One Direction and Rebecca Ferguson - complete with L'Oreal slogans - are all on Superdrug's website.

Sainsbury's video ads see each contestant cooking in the X Factor kitchen - using the store's own-brand items.

Very.co.uk uses finalists' images on its website and sells clothes worn by singers.

The Very deal is believed to be worth £1million to the show, while the L'Oreal contract is said to be worth £200,000.

But an X Factor source insisted no one is out of pocket and all their household bills, mortgages and rents are paid for by producers while still in the show.

Adding to the tensions in the X Factor camp, Louis Walsh was forced to apologise to One Direction after they were threatened by Brazilian weirdo Wagner.

Louis's peace mission was revealed at a Very.co. uk catwalk show in London this week. Wagner, 54, was reportedly hauled away from One Direction's Harry Styles, 16, last week while shooting the video for the finalists' charity single, a cover of David Bowie's Heroes.

Lead singer Liam Payne, 17, said: "We thought we were just having a laugh with him, but he misconstrued our jokes. Louis has apologised to us."

And as scantily-clad models paraded backstage, bandmate Niall Horan, 17, joked: "He has had a good night tonight looking at all these women, so he is happy now."

source: The Mirror

alan45

27-11-2010, 02:06

I'M A Celebrity oddball Gillian McKeith has been flirting with wildman Shaun Ryder in the jungle.
Gillian, 51, asked the Happy Mondays singer if he thought she would make a good wife.
But Shaun, 48, brushed off her advances and told producers he would KILL her and hide her corpse if he was her husband.
Barmy Gillian's erratic behaviour on the ITV1 show has seen her collapse three times and claim to be pregnant and have rabies.

Curt ... Shaun Ryder
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But the TV nutritionist's spirits have lifted since she was spared from being chucked out in Thursday's first public vote.
During her coy chat with Shaun, she asked him: "Would I be a good wife?"
The stunned singer replied: "I don't think so."
But Gillian simpered he was "a pussy cat," before telling Shaun: "All this bravado is just for show. I think you're actually very kind-hearted, warm, generous." He replied: "I'm very kind-hearted. When have I not been kind-hearted? I put up with you."
Ex-MP Lembit Opik joined in, saying: "I know why you're drawn to Shaun. You like a bit of rough."
Gillian replied: "Oh yeah you're right. I like that tattooed look."
Horrified Shaun dashed to the bush telegraph and said: "If Gillian was my wife she would be in pieces in a plastic bag deep in a hole in the back garden."
Afterwards deluded Gillian droned on: "I think he actually really likes me."
An insider said: "The whole dynamic between Gillian and Shaun was hilarious. He was having none of it."

Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/im_a__celebrity/3248647/Shaun-Ryder-to-flirty-wife-Gillian-McKeith-Id-kill-you.html#ixzz16RcRKVg2

alan45

27-11-2010, 02:07

Lembit Opik has become the second contestant to exit this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.

The former MP faced all the other campmates in tonight's public vote, but lost out to Linford Christie in the bottom two.

Talking to Ant & Dec about his time in the jungle, Opik reflected: "[It was] really strange. It's quite odd because we're a real close team, there's a real sense of team sprit there.

"It exceeded my expectations. First of all, I think I can survive the unknown. Secondly, just in terms of outlook, you learn a lot about yourself. And thirdly, I've never been bitten by a snake before!"

Asked for his views on Gillian McKeith's camp histrionics, he said: "Gillian has had an incredible journey. She was basically phobic about insects and confined spaces, in other words everything this show is about.

"I kept telling her, 'Insects are your friend', and she really tried to conquer it. She shows if you do focus on your fears, you can overcome them."

Opik refused to name who he would like to win the reality show, saying: "We're all friends. I'm a Democrat!"

Perdita

27-11-2010, 06:19

Perdita

27-11-2010, 06:22

X Factor's Gamu Nhengu visa ruling reversed

Former X Factor singer Gamu Nhengu and her family have won the latest round of their legal fight to remain in the UK.

The Home Office had turned down a visa renewal application by the teenage singer's mother, but reversed that decision at a hearing in Glasgow.

The 18-year-old and her family are originally from Zimbabwe but have lived in Clackmannanshire for several years.

Officials refused their visa renewal over procedural problems, but said they would now make a fresh decision.

Speaking after the hearing, the family's lawyer, Frances Farrell, said: "The family are pleased that the Home Office have withdrawn their decisions and decided to reconsider my clients' cases.

"The family are hopeful that they will now be granted leave to remain in the UK.

"They want to thank everyone for all the wonderful support they have had."

The solicitor said she hoped a fresh decision would be made within weeks, rather than months.

An application by the singer's mother, Nokuthula Ngazana, to stay in the UK after her visa expired was turned down on the grounds there was an administrative error in the application.

The UK Border Agency said it did not "meet all of the conditions for approval".

Family solicitors said the error was due to Mrs Ngazana giving the wrong bank details, so the fee for the application could not be taken.

The application was judged "out of time" as a result, but the lawyers said it was lodged in time.

The family was told in October to leave the UK voluntarily or face being sent back to Zimbabwe.

Despite initially being told they had no right of appeal, the family was given a lifeline after being granted a full appeal hearing before a judge.

The appeal case was expected to be heard before immigration judge Mungo Deans.

But a Home Office representative told the hearing that he had instructions to withdraw the original decision made on 6 October, over a "technical issue".

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Myles Matthews said the case "will now be reconsidered and a fresh decision will be made in due course".

Simon Cowell said in October that his lawyers were helping in the family's battle to stay in their Tillicoultry home.

Cowell, 51, maintains bosses at the ITV1 show were not aware of Gamu's visa situation while she was on the programme.

The singer was rejected by judge Cheryl Cole in October despite being trailed as an early favourite to win.

More than 250,000 fans signed up to a Facebook page called Gamu Should Have Got Through, in protest at the decision to leave her out of the final 12.

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megan999

27-11-2010, 17:02

Is it a double eviction tonight? I hope Cher & Katie go!!!

tammyy2j

27-11-2010, 21:27

Katie was singing Sex on Fire for her granny :p

Matt was trying to copy Wagner in his performance and it worked well for him

Mary and Matt gave the best performances

Chloe O'brien

27-11-2010, 22:20

Once again Matt stole the show, with Rebecca and Mary both given strong performances. Wagner was not bad in his first song, He'll be safe for another week. Katie and Cher are in trouble. Both of Katie's performances were frantic and desperate she murdered "Everybody hurts" She has to go tomorrow. along with Cher.

megan999

28-11-2010, 15:20

Katie was awful both times, and Cher spoilt 2 of my favourite songs! Matt blew me away last night :D

Siobhan

28-11-2010, 16:23

Matt's version of Nights in white satin was the best I have ever heard... Cher and Katie to go...

Perdita

28-11-2010, 18:15

X Factor hopeful Wagner Carrilho has been accused of allegedly 'carrying out a drugs deal' just outside the TV studio where the competition is held.

The Mirror reports that Carrilho obtained a 'family and friends pass' to allow his drug dealer access to the studio.

The paper also claims that the Brazilian singer has been receiving 'a constant supply' of cannabis throughout the show's run.

When asked about his drug use, Carrilho said: "A lot of musical geniuses like Bob Marley and Paul McCartney smoked cannabis."

Carrilho allegedly uses the drivers provided for him by the show's management to take him to his drug dealer's house to purchase 'mind-bending skunk', an especially strong strain of cannabis.

The unnamed drug dealer involved spoke to The Mirror, saying: "He asked me if I could get him any [cannabis]. He said he was getting really stressed out by the show and cannabis helped him relax.

"He also said it gave him extra creativity when he performed. He even said he liked to have a spliff when he went on his morning jog."

He told the paper that he supplied Carrilho with drugs on five separate occasions.

An X Factor spokesman released a statement on the matter, saying: "We take allegations of drug-taking extremely seriously, and we will be speaking to Wagner."

alan45

28-11-2010, 20:34

Rock Week returned for a second successive year on The X Factor for the show's seventh live show. Only seven contestants were left to impress the panel, consisting of Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole. Read on to see what the judges said about the acts:

Wagner Carrilho - 'Creep'

Dannii: "Wagner, I have to say that was the best you have sung in the whole competition, and I think it’s because you connected with the lyrics, that's when all the contestants perform their best."

Cheryl: "I completely agree with Dannii, that was your best performance."

Simon: "Wagner, to be fair to you, that was very good."

Louis: "If Thom Yorke was watching, he’d have liked that. Your best
performance yet, very believable, it was great, it was original."

One Direction - 'Summer of '69'

Louis: "Hey boys, loved the choice of song, the vitality you bring, the competition would not be the same without you, you’ve gelled as friends and I think you're going to be the next big boyband."

Dannii: "You've clearly done lots of work and really stepped it up, I like that."

Cheryl: "We've got feet stamps going on, electricity in the room, you're growing better and better, a big future for you, congratulations."

Simon: "I had nothing to do with this song choice, Harry chose the song, great choice… next week is semi-finals, you've worked your butts off and you've got to be there next week."

Mary Byrne - 'All I Want Is You'

Dannii: "It has happened again, they (the audience) are loving you, you're back, you rocked it out, so much emotion, I loved the performance."

Cheryl: "That's the thing I absolutely love about you, you do genuinely connect with everything you sing, we can feel it, it's amazing."

Simon: "Louis, this is what happens when you choose the right song. This is much better than before."

Louis: "You sing your heart out every week, I want people to lift their phones and vote for you, I don’t want you out the competition."

Cher Lloyd - 'Girlfriend'

Louis: "After that performance we definitely made the right decision saving you last week, that was a brilliant production, and you know what, you're becoming like your mentor, a right little diva in the making."

Dannii: "It's easy to take people away with the big ballads, you've done that, this was my favourite performance of yours, so on the beat, unreal, made me think I'd like to go to one of your concerts."

Simon: "From the disaster that was last week to undoubtedly your best performance so far, by a mile, it didn't sound karaoke, put your own stamp on it, the kind of record you'd make, right on the money."

Cheryl: "That's what I'm talking about, you absolutely smashed it up there, smashed it, smashed it. We're back."

Rebecca Ferguson - 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For'

Louis: "You know I’m your biggest fan, you always make the song your own, I didn't think rock and Rebecca would work but it did. We're looking for a recording star, you have the most distinctive voice, you are a star."

Dannii: "I love you, I love your voice, that was a great version, sometimes mid-tempo songs get lost in the show but that stood out, it really sparkled, but I'd like to see a bit more performance from you, across the stage, not always just standing in the middle."

Simon: "Once again, as next week is semi-finals, I can see the nerves, that was a little bit stiff in some parts of the performance. Having said that, you have the most beautiful distinctive voice."

Cheryl: "You know what, this show absolutely divides even households, but you're the one person they agree on. Everyone loves Rebecca and you deserve your place up there tonight."

Matt Cardle - 'I Love Rock 'N' Roll'

Louis: "You're the most consistent performer, consistently good, you can sing anything, rock, pop, good to see you moving around the stage, I think you're definitely safe for next week."

Cheryl: "I agree, so much love for you out there, nothing to worry about, really enjoyed that performance."

Simon: "To be honest with you, midway through the song, standing in the middle [of the dancers], that's what you'd call living the dream, right? Good for you, I didn't think the song would work but thought it was terrific, very, very good."

Dannii: "That's what I love to hear louder! Matt, I know that's what you want to hear as you’ve been sick all week and couldn't rehearse yesterday... that song makes me think 'Saturday night, let's go out and have a party'."

Katie Waissel - 'Sex On Fire'

Louis: "Wow, after that performance I can see you are a rock chick, I can see you fronting your own rock band, very believable, loving your image. Welcome back."

Dannii: "You look fantastic, the performance was a bit frantic really, trying too much with it, don't know what it was."

Simon: "I wanna say this, pop music, rock music, whatever it is it's got to be fun and risky and that was everything which I love about you, seriously, only you after the week you've had, could come out on that stage and sing 'Sex On Fire'."

Cheryl: "You performed your heart out, got into character, they were chanting your name."

alan45

28-11-2010, 20:45

From Twitter

VOTING LEAK: MATT (21%) ONE DIRECTION (17%) WAGNER (15%) KATIE (14%) REBECCA (12%) CHER (11%) MARY (10%)

Perdita

28-11-2010, 20:54

Katie Waissel has become the tenth act to be voted off The X Factor.

The 24-year-old was eliminated from the talent competition after receiving the least votes from the public.

More to follow.

Perdita

28-11-2010, 20:55

Yeah,Wagner is gone :cheer:

Perdita

29-11-2010, 05:53

Katie Waissel and Wagner Carrilho have become the next acts to be voted off The X Factor.

The 24-year-old was eliminated from the talent competition after receiving the least votes from the public, while the Brazilian was voted off the show after competing in a sing-off with Mary Byrne.

Upon hearing that she was heading home, Waissel nodded solemnly, while host Dermot O'Leary said: "This girl has been through hell. Give it up for her!"

Waissel thanked the judges and added: "I just feel so grateful to have got this far and I hope I’ve inspired people that no matter how many knocks you get, you put your head up and smile."

She also told O'Leary that she was going to "miss everybody" involved in the singing competition.

After some confusion on mentor Louis Walsh's part as to who was singing first in the sing-off, O'Leary made it clear that Carrilho would be performing first.

The Brazilian sang 'Unforgettable', made famous by Nat King Cole, while another of Walsh's acts Mary Byrne belted out 'This Is My Life' by Shirley Bassey.

When it came time for the judges to vote, O'Leary called on Walsh first, who chose to eliminate Carrilho.

Dannii Minogue quite easily chose to save Byrne, saying: "I have to save the person with heart, so I have to send home Wagner."

Cheryl Cole also decided to vote against the Brazilian crooner, telling him: "I know we have had our differences in the past, but you are truly an unforgettable contestant and I wish you the best."

Even though Simon Cowell's vote became irrelevant, he addressed the controversy that surrounded Carrilho in the press, telling the singer: "You’ve been a great sport. But why I’m happy with the result is because there are people out there trying to derail this show and now the control is back in the public’s hands. No offense to you, Wagner."

Carrilho smiled and nodded at the judges' comments, and when asked how he felt by O'Leary, he said: "Like a bat out of hell, I’ll be gone, gone, gone. I loved every moment that I spent here and I think I have achieved so much and I am so pleased that, you know.

"I am very happy, and I miss my cat very much."

alan45

29-11-2010, 09:37

Alesha Dixon has suggested that Simon Cowell does not really care who progresses on The X Factor because he will be able to make money from any act.

The Strictly Come Dancing judge told Metro that she was happy that controversial contestant Wagner Carrilho stayed in the competition up until his exit yesterday.

Dixon said: "Simon plays a very clever game because no matter what happens, he still wins.

"He'll make money from Wagner, he'll make money from Jedward, so he doesn't really care. As long as his show is being talked about in the papers every day, then I am sure he's happy."

She added: "I was cheering when he went through. It's not that you don't want the good singers to win, it's just very funny that Wagner is going against the grain, It's the public's way of controlling what goes on their television screens.

"The thing that's frustrating is that the competition between the judges affects the contestants. It infuriates people. It's all tied in to the manipulation of making it the biggest show."

alan45

29-11-2010, 11:33

Mary Byrne has admitted that it was tough going up against Wagner Carrilho on last night's X Factor.

Byrne and Carrilho - both mentored by Louis Walsh - found themselves singing for survival on last night's results show. The Tesco checkout worker triumphed in the sing-off after winning over all four judges with her rendition of 'This Is My Life'.

Speaking afterwards on The Xtra Factor, the Irish singer said: "I wasn't even thinking whether I was against Wagner. I was fond of Wagner - I like him, he's a nice guy.

"We were both hoping that we'd be saved, but as you know they can only save one. And I'm grateful they saved me, but I love Wagner."

Byrne also confessed to making mistakes in her sing-off, revealing that she had been feeling nervous all day.

"My throat went completely dry," she said. "Literally completely dry. And I got so shaky I went into the same verse twice. But I just covered it up and I just felt the song at the end... I was nervous all day. Shaking all day."

Perdita

29-11-2010, 16:14

Black Eyed Peas, the cast of Glee and Alexandra Burke will perform on next week's X Factor semi-final.

Dermot O'Leary confirmed the lineup for the penultimate results show last night.

The full cast of hit US series Glee will hit the stage, while X Factor 2009 champion Alexandra Burke is expected to perform 'The Silence' from the upcoming deluxe edition of her Overcome record. Meanwhile, Black Eyed Peas are lined up to sing their latest track 'The Time (Dirty Bit)'.

The X Factor semi-final results show airs next Sunday at 8pm on ITV1.

lizann

29-11-2010, 17:06

I wish Simon would go back to being himself as in nasty instead of being Cheryl Cole's constant cheer leader - a caller on xtra factor condemned her and Simon charged in giving out Cheryl can defend herself

Well done Louis for actually voting off one of his acts I think Simon did all he could to get Wagner out

Matt, Mary and Rebecca for the final hopefully

Siobhan

29-11-2010, 17:13

Yeah..have to say I admire louis for doing something Cheryl couldn't do... The right 2 people left this week... Cher to go next week and I still think Mary is the stronger singer and we all know Matt and Rebecca deserve their place in the final...

pipette

29-11-2010, 18:53

seem a brilliant comment somewhere.... Katie and Wagner in one week, its like winning the lottery
so relieved they're finally gone

Chloe O'brien

30-11-2010, 00:45

I'm gonna miss Wagner yeah he was the weakest singer but he was funny. I've got to say he sang better this weekend than he did previous weeks. It's a shame that he went instead of Cher but never mind every cloud has a silver lining. At least we finally got rid of Katie. Man was her singing on Saturday dreadfull of what. Now for the Semi. Is Mr Cowell going to move the goal post and have four acts in the final to try and fix is so Cher gets her place, or will he stick to the rules only three acts and when are they going to tell us what the winning song is. My guess is they're waiting to Monday to see who gets into the final it will be changed to suit Cher on one direction instead of Mary. Taking it back to Sunday night was it just me or did Cheryl not look to happy when Rebecca's name was called out? She didn't even hug the girl. Proof that she thinks more of Katie and Cher.

tammyy2j

30-11-2010, 14:53

Rebecca, Matt and Mary should be in the final - Cher and One Direction should leave this week but no doubt Cowell will change it to suit him and Cheryl

tammyy2j

30-11-2010, 15:12

X Factor bosses reportedly blocked Wagner Carrilho from taking part in interviews following his exit from the show on Sunday night.

The 54-year-old was due to appear alongside fellow evictee Katie Waissel on various shows including Daybreak, Lorraine and This Morning.

However, The Mirror reports that while Waissel appeared as scheduled, Carrilho did not appear over fears that his comments could damage the show.

"Wagner was banned from speaking to the other contestants on Sunday and yesterday they turned down dozens of media requests because they were worried what he might say," an insider told the paper.

"Wagner could say anything at any time so it looked like an accident waiting to happen. They spent the day giving him advice so that when he does speak he won't damage the show's image."

They added: "He was effectively gagged. No other contestant had this treatment this series."

He was allegedly removed from the hotel he had been staying in during the night and taken to a secret location.

Writing on Twitter, Lorraine Kelly commented: "Wagner couldn't be here due to reasons beyond our control."

The Brazilian singer did however speak to the show's official magazine X.

megan999

30-11-2010, 17:12

X Factor bosses reportedly blocked Wagner Carrilho from taking part in interviews following his exit from the show on Sunday night.

.He is a loose cannon, that's for sure! But X Factor people cannot gag him forever. Whatever happened to freedom of speech :rotfl: Matt, Rebecca and Mary for the final please :thumbsup: Cher to go next :D

Meh

30-11-2010, 23:47

I'm so glad Weasel has gone. Now if Cher can follow suit it would be perfect.
Simon Cowell must think the public are stupid as its evident to see there's manipulation going on.

alan45

30-11-2010, 23:51

I'm so glad Weasel has gone. Now if Cher can follow suit it would be perfect.
Simon Cowell must think the public are stupid as its evident to see there's manipulation going on.

Next thing you will be telling us Bears sh!t in the woods and there is no such peson as Santa Claus.

Of course the X factor is not fixed and Simon Cowell just does it because he is a nice guy who isnt the slightest bit interested in making money.

Oooooooooooops there goes another flying pig

Perdita

01-12-2010, 05:58

X FACTOR flop Wagner will trouser a fortune by revealing all about the show’s secret bust-ups, backstage romances and fix claims in an explosive book.

Publishing firms are locked in a £1million bidding war to tempt the outspoken Brazilian.

They want the “unpredictable” warbler to spill the beans about his torrid time on the X Factor.

Book bosses reckon he will produce bombshell revelations which will make them millions.

The 54-year-old, kicked off the show by the judges on Sunday, was banned from appearing on TV afterwards
The other wannabes are thought to fear what he would say about what really went on backstage.

Wagner was stopped from doing the usual interview rounds on shows such as Daybreak over fears he may damage the show’s image.

But publishers are confident they can woo the hairy singer if he is released from show contracts after next year’s live tour.

One said: “There is a lot of interest in exactly what Wagner would say. Especially as he’s been effectively gagged from talking about the show this week.

“What does he know that’s making people so nervous? He lived and breathed that show for months. He’s bound to know a lot about the other contestants.

“And he spent a lot of time with people like Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowell, so who knows what else he could reveal?”

Unlike other contestants, Wagner has not been afraid of speaking his mind.

Questions have been raised about how much Wagner could say without getting publishers into legal hot water.

But Top Gear’s secret Stig character won a bitter court fight against the BBC earlier this year when bosses tried to ban driver Ben Collins, 35, from revealing in his book he was the man in the white helmet.

Publishing expert Danuta Kean, from Brunel University, believes the Stig case has “emboldened” publishers.
She said: “Publishers will throw money at this. But it all depends on what Wagner can say.

“The recent Stig book and court case has changed the playing field.

“Publishers now feel emboldened that they can take on these confidentiality agreement contracts people are forced to sign so they can’t speak out.

“If he can really reveal new things, and the publisher’s legal team thinks it can be dealt with, it could go for big money.

“We’re talking seven figures potentially.”

In a taster of what he could offer book firms, Wagner has already publicly slammed show mentor Louis Walsh, 58, for ruining his chances of winning.

He said: “The trouble was Louis gave me fast songs in English so I had tremendous difficulty learning the lyrics.

“My main language is Portuguese so because of that and the schedule of the show I didn’t have enough time to rehearse and practise.

“English isn’t my first language, so I struggled.”

The show has seen a series of controversies this year that publishers hope Wagner could shed light on.

Boyband One Direction have faced fix claims as some fans are convinced they mimed on Saturday’s live show.

Wagner could give his insight into the many backstage meltdowns and strops by fellow flop Katie Waissel, 24, following revelations about her porn star prostitute gran.

The Brazilian was still in the thick of things when show favourite Matt Cardle, 27, had a rumoured romance with a make-up girl.

He could also tell all about his time in the contestants’ house and allegations that he took drugs.

Publishers also want him to use a book deal to give his side after being branded a “sex pest”.

Ms Kean added: “He could be faced with doing his own X Factor-style vetting of several publishers.

“If they all want his story, they’d be coming round with presentations in a beauty parade, trying to convince him to sign with them.

“He’ll be the judge for a change.”

Daily Star

tammyy2j

01-12-2010, 14:51

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6R--fizjxo

Perdita

02-12-2010, 06:02

Louis Walsh has confirmed that four acts will compete in The X Factor final.

In previous years, three remaining hopefuls have gone head-to-head in a bid to be crowned the series winner.

However, speaking on RTÉ Radio One, the judge revealed that this week will only see one of the remaining five acts exit the competition following last weeks double elimination.

Matt Cardle, Cher Lloyd, Rebecca Ferguson, Mary Byrne and One Direction will all compete in this weekends semi-final.

The seventh X Factor final will take place over two two-hour shows on December 11 and 12.

Siobhan

02-12-2010, 11:05

Surprised NOT!! 2 people going would me a strong chance that Cher and One direction could be kicked out

Chris_2k11

02-12-2010, 11:08

Rebecca to win

Perdita

02-12-2010, 11:51

The X Factor semi-final will have a Club Classics theme, it has been confirmed.

All five remaining acts - Mary Byrne, Cher Lloyd, One Direction, Matt Cardle and Rebecca Ferguson - will perform two songs this weekend and one of the tracks will have to be a popular dancefloor hit.

For their second track, the acts will pick their own song - one which they believe can get them into the final.

Speaking on Matt Edmondson's F Factor blog about the themes, vocal coach Yvie Burnett said: "This is the most important song choice so far. We have got absolutely every type of act you want in this semi-final.

"Everyone is getting really stroppy, really grumpy, really tense and nobody can decide on their songs. This week is crucial."

The X Factor semi-final airs on Saturday at 7.40pm on ITV1.

Katy

02-12-2010, 13:35

id love to see mary in the final!!!

Cher has got to go soon! she really thinks shes amazing!!

tammyy2j

02-12-2010, 13:38

tammyy2j

02-12-2010, 14:04

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/tv/x-factor/2010/12/02/simon-cowell-spends-1m-ensuring-x-factor-gets-christmas-number-one-115875-22755544/

Simon Cowell is splashing out £1million to ensure he gets the Christmas No1 – by recording five different winners’ songs for X Factor contestants.

Last year’s winner Joe *McElderry’s single was beaten by Rage Against The Machine.

Finalists like Joe have *previously recorded versions of the same song. Cowell has scrapped this as some suited the song choice better than others.

A production source said: “No expense is being spared.”

Finalists Cher, Matt, One *Direction, Rebecca and Mary will shoot their videos this week.

Chris_2k11

02-12-2010, 14:13

Simon now seems to think that X Factor is automatically entitled to xmas no.1 every year :thumbsdow

tammyy2j

02-12-2010, 14:57

X Factor contestant Rebecca Ferguson would reportedly rather have Louis Walsh as her mentor, as she feels let down by Cheryl Cole.
The Liverpool mum of two is said to be convinced that the ‘Promise This’ singer is favouring Cher Lloyd over her and has expressed worries over her recent song choices on the show.
The Sun reports that Ferguson sought out Louis Walsh last week in his dressing room, and begged him to take over as her mentor.

A close friend said: “Rebecca had to watch while Cher and – before she got chucked out – Katie Waissel got all the attention.
“Cheryl tells her she is great and has a great voice, but Rebecca has felt like the others are the focus.”
Rebecca was pictured in floods of tears as she left the X Factor studios after the rock themed show and insiders say that it was Louis who repeatedly comforted her backstage.
“Rebecca turned to Louis as he has always been such a big fan of hers,” the source added. “He gave her some advice and helped her get her confidence back.”
However, it is unlikely that Louis will take Rebecca into his camp at this late stage of the competition. The insider added:
“Louis would love to mentor her but it’s not in the rules.”

Perdita

02-12-2010, 17:42

X Factor's Rebecca Ferguson has teased her song choices for this week's semi-final.

The mother-of-two claimed that one of the tracks would get everyone dancing and that the other is a classic "laidback" hit.

"This weekend, I'm going to put my heart and soul into it and I'm hoping you will all back me," she said in her latest video blog.

"I hope you liked 'Satisfaction' [last weekend] because I was trying to mix it up a bit. I am going to try and go on doing things like that, but at the same time, I don't want to lose who I am. I am an understated singer."

She continued: "This week's theme, I'm really excited about. Especially if I get to do the song that I want to do. Because it is fun and I mean... you will be getting out of your seats and dancing along with me because it is fun.

"The other song is lovely. A nice laidback lovely song that everybody knows. I don't know anyone who doesn't know it."

The X Factor airs on Saturday at 7.40pm on ITV1.

Perdita

02-12-2010, 21:37

The five remaining X Factor acts have each recorded their own winner's single, it has been reported.

According to The Mirror, Matt Cardle, Mary Byrne, One Direction, Rebecca Ferguson and Cher Lloyd have all started work on different tracks ahead of the semi-final this weekend.

Traditionally all the acts have sung the same winner's song, such as 'The Climb' last year and 'Hallelujah' in 2008.

However, Simon Cowell has apparently increased the budget and allowed them all to produce different tracks because he wants songs that suit each singer and he is willing to spend extra money to guarantee the show another Christmas number one.

The five acts will all apparently shoot videos for what will potentially be their debut solo single later this week.

Perdita

03-12-2010, 10:51

Mary Byrne and Matt Cardle are reportedly in danger of missing the X Factor semi-final because of vocal problems.

In previous series acts such as Diana Vickers have been given byes after falling ill during the competition, but it has never happened at such a late stage in the TV talent show.

Cardle's illness is so bad that he was forced to miss out on a planned TalkTalk secret gig earlier this week, where the five remaining acts did a short Q&A with fans.

Byrne did perform at the London show but has apparently since lost her voice.

A source told the Daily Star: "Matt is putting a brave face on things but his voice is in bad shape and he could miss the semi-final. He's really low because he's desperate to be at his best for such a vital show. Mary and Matt have both been struggling with their throats for the past week.

"Matt was advised to rest his voice by doctors and so didn't perform. Mary did sing but complained of a bad throat afterwards. At the moment we're hoping they will be fit to appear but we just don't know. It will be a disaster if they have to pull out."

Meanwhile, One Direction may be without Zain Malik on tomorrow's show, because the singer has returned to Bradford due to a "family health matter".

The X Factor semi-final kicks off on Saturday at 7.40pm on ITV1.

lizann

03-12-2010, 12:57

Chloe O'brien

03-12-2010, 18:11

Come on Matt and Mary you can't let a scabby cold stop you getting into the final.

Perdita

03-12-2010, 18:52

They seem to have a scare like this every competition, maybe they should move it to the summer time rather than end of year

pipette

03-12-2010, 19:25

Chloe O'brien

03-12-2010, 19:30

I have one request to make to Ms Minogue. "Bring back the Cardle Hat" for the finale.

tammyy2j

03-12-2010, 21:13

Cher is rumoured to be doing Cheryl's Fight for this love and Eminem's Love the way you lie

Rebecca is suppose to be doing Amazing Grace

Chloe O'brien

04-12-2010, 02:09

Just what I need after the crap week I've had Mini Me Cher-L murdering one of my favourite songs of the year. I don't mind her destroying Ms Cole's songs but does she had to ruin Eminem's. And who picked Rebecca's. It's another stitch up.

tammyy2j

04-12-2010, 17:38

Song choices

Spoiler:
CLUB CLASSICS

BOYS
Matt
You've Got The Love - Florence And The Machine

GIRLS
Rebecca
Show Me Love - Steve Angelo

Cher
Love The Way You Lie - Eminem

OVERS
Mary
Never Can Say Goodbye - Gloria Gaynor

GROUPS
One Direction
Only Girl In The World - Rihanna

GET ME TO THE FINAL SONGS

BOYS
Matt
She's Always A Woman – Fyfe DangerField

GIRLS
Rebecca
Amazing Grace - sung by Susan Boyle

Cher
Nothin' On You - B.O.B

OVERS
Mary
The Way You Were - Barbra Streisand

GROUPS
One Direction
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Katy

04-12-2010, 22:11

Rebecca...Awesome! that is all!

She is just effortless! i jjust wanted to give Matt a big hug tonight, he sounded so poorly!

Chloe O'brien

05-12-2010, 03:08

Rebecca...Awesome! that is all!

She is just effortless! i jjust wanted to give Matt a big hug tonight, he sounded so poorly!

Me to Katy. If I wasn't snowed in I'd be down there offering to help sweat the flu out of him. 1st song awesome 2nd song not his best but still far better than other acts in the show. Rebecca stole the show tonight. bottom two have to be Cher and One Direction. Cher to go.

Katy

05-12-2010, 11:41

agree completley, cher and one direction were def the weakest but cher was work.

The whole im bringing something new to british music, what was that about! there are singers that rap that have been around for a long tim.

megan999

05-12-2010, 16:51

I'm tired of Cher too. She's acting like a spoilt brat throwing a tantrum because people don't recognise her talent. I actually thought One Direction were good last night! I wish they would give Rebecca a routine where she could dance. Yes she has a brilliant voice but I want to see her move!!! Cher to be sent home.

tammyy2j

05-12-2010, 21:57

Mary completely out sung Cher in the sing off I did think Dannii would save her and maybe take it to deadlock

It should be 3 in the final not 4

I do think the show is fixed more and more this year

I hope Matt wins with Rebecca second as there as the only talented ones left

Perdita

06-12-2010, 11:02

X Factor viewers have complained about the introduction of a sing-off in last night's semi-final, which allowed the judges to have the final say over who was kicked off the programme.

In previous series the final stages of the competition have been decided solely by public vote, but yesterday Cher Lloyd and Mary Byrne were given the chance to fight for survival with a sing-off.

The decision of Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole to save Lloyd over the Tesco checkout worker sparked anger on the DS forums and Twitter, where fans complained that the judges' vote had been introduced deliberately to save Lloyd.

On the Saturday live show host Dermot O'Leary implied that it would be the viewers deciding who went home, stating: "The vote is now open, and will close in tomorrow night's result show. Now it's all in your hands. It's your votes and your votes alone that can get your act safely through to the final."

There were also listings on the official X Factor website, which claimed that "the act with the fewest votes" would leave the show, and Louis Walsh stated in a radio interview last week that it would be down to the public vote.

An X Factor spokesperson denied any allegations of a fix, claiming that the plans for a semi-final sing-off came into place a few weeks ago. The show rep told DS: "As the show evolves there are always changes to format. This decision was made weeks ago."

A show source added: "This series has seen double eliminations, wildcards and four finalists, as well as the introduction of an audience to auditions last year. In seven years the format should be updated to keep it fresh."

Meanwhile, the Daily Star is reporting that it was fixed for Cher Lloyd to be sent through to the final because Simon Cowell confirmed plans for a Cheryl Cole and Lloyd duet on Saturday's Xtra Factor.

Chloe O'brien

06-12-2010, 11:50

Course it was fixed. It's been fixed since week one. I was kind of hoping that Dannii would have saved Mary and put it too deadlock because Cher would have went. I can only think she is thinking tactically because Mary was a bigger threat to Matt than Cher is. Cher is the weakest of the acts with being in the sing-off twice her best chance is beating One Direction into third place as she has no chance of winning against Matt or Rebecca. It's a shame Mary went but she will have a number 1 selling album before Mini Me has she will be dumped once the competition is over.

tammyy2j

06-12-2010, 13:56

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_factor/3261129/Mary-Byrne-axed-after-change-to-X-Factor-vote-rule.html

X FACTOR brat Cher Lloyd swept into the finals last night - after bosses controversially ignored the public's vote.
For the first time in the show's history, judges instead of viewers had the last word on the semi-final performances - sparking accusations of a fix.

Before the shock change in procedure, 17-year-old Cher had been tipped for the boot after alienating fans with her strops.

But the public vote was only allowed to decide the bottom two - when a sing-off allowed judges to whisk Cher through instead of people's favourite Mary Byrne.

That was despite show host Dermot O'Leary telling viewers on Saturday's episode: "Your votes and your votes alone can get your favourite act safely through to the final."

Hundreds of furious fans flooded the Sun switchboard and internet forums to blast the move.

And many have vowed to complain to telly watchdog Ofcom about the shambles.

Pub owner Vivian Seymour, 55, from Chichester, West Sussex, said: "I think it's a fix. Cher must have finished bottom of the public vote and they decided to have a sing-off so they could save her. It's not right."

Reader Gemma Seymour, 30, a student from Fulham, West London, said: "I think it's diabolical. I feel my vote for Mary this week has been totally wasted. It's very suspicious.

"Mary might not be the person who is going to sell them four million albums, but it's not fair."

On the show's Facebook page, Dawn Wilkes fumed: "Why did the pre-show trails and the ITV listing say the act with the least votes would be leaving?"

At no point last night were viewers told there had been a change to the format of past years - when only the public voted in deciding who made the final show.

But contestants were told earlier yesterday about the switch, which meant a semi-final sing-off for the first time.

Last night a source on the ITV1 hit said: "As the show evolves there are always changes to format." And its spokeswoman insisted the move was NOT made after public votes came in.

She said: "This decision was made weeks ago."

Stunned Cher sobbed on the results show last night after she found herself in the bottom two along with Mary, 50.

But after a tearful rendition of Britney Spears' Everytime in the sing-off, judges put her through to join Rebecca Ferguson, 24, Matt Cardle, 27, and boyband One Direction in next week's final.

She got nods from mentor Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Simon Cowell - who cast his deciding vote despite the studio audience chanting "Mary, Mary" in support of the Tesco worker.

Only Louis Walsh voted for his act Mary to go through. After getting the boot, the gracious Dubliner - who sang It's A Man's Man's Man's World in the sing-off - received a standing ovation from the judges.

Later on ITV2's The Xtra Factor, she remarked how incredible it was that she was 51 and appearing in the X Factor semi-finals, adding: "How many women would get that chance?"

Cher told The Xtra Factor she had been certain she would be going. She said: "I was waiting backstage and I was thinking, 'How am I going to be knowing that I have to go home?' "

Earlier, Cher had shocked viewers on Saturday's show by talking back to Dannii, 39, during the judging and rolling her eyes at Louis's opinion.

Meanwhile fellow finalists are not pleased with the result - with sources saying they believe the teen's success has already "completely gone to her head" And her diva-style tantrums have already left fellow finalist Rebecca, 24, in tears.

She has become so distressed by Cher's behaviour that she has complained to show boss Simon Cowell, 51, and to Cheryl, 27.

Rebecca's ex-boyfriend Karl Dures, 25, has revealed: "Her tantrums have been bothering all the other acts.

"Becky says Cher has turned into a 'right little 'mare'. She's been going nuts because of her. She felt she had to speak to Simon and Cheryl as things were getting out of hand."

But a show source said last night: "Cher is a teenager and young for her age and doesn't always know how she comes across."

Chris_2k11

06-12-2010, 14:00

Cher seems to think shes a cut above, you can tell.

tammyy2j

06-12-2010, 14:02

NiallOfficial Niall Horan

Can't come to ireland..the coach company can't risk the icy roads .. But we wil be doin a live feed for ireland am on tuesday mornin
Oh yea we get a live feed

What a load of bull$****

Siobhan

06-12-2010, 14:02

Cher seems to think shes a cut above, you can tell.

but it is not her.. it is just her stage person.. she is such a lovely girl and only puts on the Diva on stage (can you hear the sacarsm? )

tammyy2j

06-12-2010, 15:20

The stupid thing is Cher said that she wouldnt change her style from hip hop and sing a ballad and then she sang a ballad in the sing off

Chloe O'brien

06-12-2010, 15:26

I know Chris your right and Ms Cole is trying to defend her by saying she needs to be true to her style. If she wanted to stay true to her style why not rap in the sing off. It's just an act to get her own way but it's back-fired big style she's screwed 4th place gets you nothing.

Siobhan

06-12-2010, 15:29

The stupid thing is Cher said that she wouldnt change her style from hip hop and sing a ballad and then she sang a ballad in the sing off

she knew she needed the Danni vote and Danni asked her to sing ballads... she was playing to get her place and will keep doing it until she wins... Matt or Rebecca deserve to win this but I can see either Cher or One Direction winning it to please Cowell/Cole...

tammyy2j

06-12-2010, 15:38

she knew she needed the Danni vote and Danni asked her to sing ballads... she was playing to get her place and will keep doing it until she wins... Matt or Rebecca deserve to win this but I can see either Cher or One Direction winning it to please Cowell/Cole...

Dannii was probably told to save Cher by Simon

Did anyone see the daggers Cheryl was throwing Simon when he was making his choice

I dont see why Cher and One Direction are in the final considering they already have record deals secured

Chloe O'brien

06-12-2010, 15:41

It has to be Matt or Rebecca who win. They have been the best performers the whole way through.

Chris_2k11

06-12-2010, 15:43

It has to be Matt or Rebecca who win. They have been the best performers the whole way through.
I agree, i'd be happy with either of those winning (preferably Rebecca though)

Siobhan

06-12-2010, 15:47

I agree, i'd be happy with either of those winning (preferably Rebecca though)

There are some people saying Rebecca needs to move more and not just stand there... Matt was the only one to get a full standing ovation from all 4 judges after he did "1st time ever I saw your face"... nobody else got that...I have never cried at X Factor songs until Matt song.. it was pure perfection. One direction is just another boy band and Cher is dreadful! but she will be promoted to christmas even if she doesn't win it.. Matt is the best preformer there.. he has gone outside his comfort zone so many times.. he has sang songs for female vocal and pulled it off perfect... I loved his version of "nights in white satin" and even though he was sick "She's always a woman to me" was perfection..

Chloe O'brien

06-12-2010, 15:50

Shiv I was crying when Matt sung "1st time ever I saw your face" as well and "just the way you are" Even on Saturday night full of the cold he still performed better than most acts.

Siobhan

06-12-2010, 15:52

He looked really ill on Saturday.. you could see.. but as you said, he performed better than most on Saturday even been seriously ill

tammyy2j

06-12-2010, 15:52

Rebecca should sack Cheryl as her mentor and take Louis then I wouldnt mind her winning

I dont want Cheryl to win again

Siobhan

06-12-2010, 15:53

I couldn't stand if Cheryl won again.. she is already smug enough... Joe didn't deserve to win last year

tammyy2j

06-12-2010, 16:01

Mary Byrne has revealed that she was only told the night before that there would be a semi-final sing-off.

The former Tesco checkout worker, who was eliminated by the judges last night, admitted that it came as a surprise to the contestants when they found out their fate wouldn't solely be down to the public vote.

Speaking on This Morning, Byrne said: "I'm not sure if I found out Saturday morning or yesterday morning, I can't remember. It's because there was five... normally it would go to the public, but because there was five they had to do it that way apparently.

"I didn't know... although I think it was Saturday actually. Well we were given 'save me songs' on Saturday but I only practised it yesterday."

However, Byrne was not critical of the changes to the format, arguing that it was a waste of time worrying about it.

"I don't know about being penalised - I think they had to change it because of the way there was four in the finals. Do you know what I mean?" she said. "So I mean, they made a decision and it was done and there's not a lot more you can do. I was just so happy to be there."

Meanwhile, the Irish singer also hinted that Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell had begun planning a debut album for her. "I have the tour coming up and apparently I'm going to be making an album - please God I hope!" she said. "The album has been mentioned twice by Simon and Louis, so I don't know... it's just exciting."

tammyy2j

06-12-2010, 16:02

Matt Cardle has said that he wants to write his own material rather than do covers after The X Factor.

The ex-painter and decorator is on a "collision course" with Simon Cowell, according to The Mirror, because the SyCo boss is already arranging a potential winner's single for the 27-year-old.

"I want as much control over my career and debut album as possible," said Cardle last week. "I wouldn't do covers as I want to write my own stuff. We'd come to some agreement I'm sure."

However, a show source warned that Dannii Minogue's act may end up in trouble if he doesn't step in line.

"Simon respects Matt as an artist and he doesn't want to stifle his creative side, but that certainly doesn't mean he is going to give him free rein to release whatever song he wants," said the insider.

"When it comes down to it, all Simon cares about is selling as many singles as possible and getting the Christmas No.1. If that means making Matt sing a cover, then that's what's going to happen... If he wants to truly be a success he will have to learn that Simon's the boss and what he says goes."

Chloe O'brien

06-12-2010, 16:29

Good on Matt for standing up for his own beliefs at least he is able to write his own material unlike previous winners. I just have two requests for cover verisons. Roberta Flack and Bruno Mars. Please Matt sing Roberta Flack on Saturday night.

Siobhan

06-12-2010, 16:31

Yeah.. but did you see the bit about sing a cover or out you go... Matt is right.. sing your own songs... I hope this doesn't affect his chances of winning

tammyy2j

06-12-2010, 17:03

Matt is rumoured to be singing with Bruno Mars for the duets

One Direction to be paired with Justin Bieber

Cher with Black Eyed Peas or Cheryl Cole

Rebecca with Amy Winehouse

These are only rumours

Chloe O'brien

06-12-2010, 17:06

How can Cher sing with Cheryl. Cheryl mimes *MIAWO* (Back in the knife draw) :D Cheryl shouldn't be performing that's favouritesm.

lizann

06-12-2010, 20:38

The stupid thing is Cher said that she wouldnt change her style from hip hop and sing a ballad and then she sang a ballad in the sing off

Yes she was really cocky in her attitude towards Dannii and Louis's comments on Saturday night

She was awful in the sing off Mary was much better

I hope Matt wins

Perdita

07-12-2010, 08:37

Christina Aguilera is being lined up to duet with Matt Cardle on this weekend's X Factor final, according to sources.

Aguilera will be appearing on the reality show to perform songs from her new movie Burlesque, reports Metro. However, producers are also hopeful of convincing the singer to perform with Cardle as part of the traditional celebrity duets.

An insider said: "A duet between Christina and Matt would be a magical moment - just like when Beyoncé dueted with Alexandra Burke during 2008's final.

"Matt's voice is phenomenal and Christina can hit notes no-one has dreamed of. They would be a perfect pairing no matter what song they sang."

Cardle's mentor Dannii Minogue is believed to have already approached Aguilera about the potential performance, in a bid to prevent her fellow judges securing the star for their acts.

An X Factor spokesperson said: "We're not confirming any of our guest performers."

tammyy2j

07-12-2010, 13:49

SIMON Cowell last night hit back at claims Sunday's X Factor result was a fix, dismissing fans' fears of a conspiracy as "nonsense".
Viewers expected the public vote to decide which acts got to next week's final as in other years, but instead judges picked from the bottom two after a sing-off.
Angry fans suspected the change was brought in at the last minute to ensure headline-grabbing Cher Lloyd, 17, got into the final rather than mumsy Mary Byrne, 51.
But speaking exclusively to The Sun, show boss Simon said: "We haven't done anything wrong."
He added: "All the artists knew there was going to be a sing-off.
"Mary and Cher were told last Monday to prepare a song for a sing-off if necessary."
And the producer said the format could not have been changed due to Cher coming bottom of the public vote - because he has no idea of the rankings.
He explained: "I genuinely do not know the exact placings of the artists - who is top and who is bottom. I never know those details until the series is finished."
And he said the confusion is due to next week's final having four acts instead of the three always featured in previous series.
He said: "There has always been a sing-off when there are five people left in the competition. This is a lot of nonsense about nothing."
More than 200 fans have already made official complaints to telly watchdog Ofcom and a further 50 lodged complaints with ITV.
Meanwhile, websites were flooded with criticism. On Twitter the term "hate Cher" became one of the most-tweeted phrases in entire WORLD.
But Simon said he had only made the changes because fans LIKE surprises in the format.
He said: "I'm always looking for ways to keep the show fresh.
"We knew we wanted four people in the final this year and I don't want to be accused of doing the same thing.
"It's more exciting and gives more people a chance to win it. That decision was made long ago - five or six weeks ago.
"It adds to the mystery and audience love the surprise element.
"We are doing our best to change the format. It's more exciting to have a sing off."
Simon and fellow judges Dannii Minogue, 39, and Cheryl Cole, 27 - who dazzled yesterday in fuchsia heels - all voted for Cher to go through on Sunday.
They made their rulings despite the teen rapper - spotted yesterday entering a recording studio - SOBBING during her sing-off.
She had also given wobbly performances on Saturday night - as well as alienating viewers by talking back and rolling her eyes during judges' criticism.
But last night former Tesco worker Mary had found reason to celebrate - after landing a record deal with Sony.
She told The Sun: "When I was leaving the show, Simon came over and said, 'I'm really sorry that you've got to go but you've got your album'.
"I can't wait to sit down and start working on it. I'm like a two-year-old, I'm so excited."
The Dubliner said she was given her sing-off track, or "save me" song, at the weekend.
Mary said: "I was told on Saturday, because we were given our "save me" songs.
"I got a bit stunned at first because I did think it was just public votes. I do feel sorry for my fans because they voted in their thousands, God bless them."
She added: "I knew then my days were numbered. I hope I would have stayed in.
"The public have supported me right the way through, and if they had done it that way, it would have been great - but that didn't happen."
But her supporters were still seething over the muddle - saying they had paid for their phone votes in the belief they were voting their favourites into the finals.
They noted that days before Sunday, Simon said on ITV2's Xtra Factor: "Finally, we can put this back in the hands of the public." And on Saturday night during the main show, host Dermot O'Leary said: "Now it's all in your hands. It's your votes and your votes alone that can get your act safely through to the final."
Even X Factor's website was declaring Sunday's show would be determined by the public, stating: "The act with the fewest votes will leave the competition."
Yesterday furious Sophie666 claimed on The Sun's online forum: "The only reason the rules changed is because Simon panicked thinking that Cher would be kicked out. It was very unfair and just plain wrong."
Ofcom last night ordered an investigation as the number of claims about the show - watched by around 17 million at the weekend - continued to grow.
A spokesman said: "We have received a number of complaints and are currently looking through them to see if there has been any breach."
Telly rules forbid broadcasters "misleading" viewers. Clause 2.14 of the Broadcasting Code states: "Broadcasters must ensure that viewers and listeners are not materially misled about any broadcast competition or voting."
Meanwhile, ITV says ONLY the public vote will decide the final results of the series this weekend.
Cher is up against Rebecca Ferguson, 24, Matt Cardle, 27, and boyband One Direction.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_factor/3263617/Simon-Cowell-rubbishes-X-Factor-fix-claims.html

tammyy2j

07-12-2010, 13:50

She was easily the most controversial contestant on this year's X Factor, so much so that she started getting angry letters and even death threats from some viewers.
But Katie Waissel has now revealed that she has been left terrified by the threats, to the extent that she is too scared to take public transport, or even do something as simple as shopping.
The 24-year-old singer, who was voted off The X Factor two weeks ago, admits she is too nervous to go out on her own at any time.
Referring to receiving death threats, Katie told Grazia magazine: 'That was totally terrifying.
'I still won’t do anything on my own like go on the Tube or go shopping, I mean that’s how crazy this got.
'People might not like me but I don’t think I deserve that.'
And Katie also said she didn't know how to cope when she quickly become 'the most hated woman in Britain'.
She said: 'To be honest it’s been horrendous. I wasn’t prepared for it, I just didn’t know what to do. I’m not a celebrity, I’m just someone who wants to sing.
'From the moment I got through to the live finals I knew all hell had broken out, but I had absolutely no idea what to do about it.
'I can’t say how hard it was going out week after week with people booing. I didn’t know what to do or say. I felt that whatever I said would be wrong. So I just put barriers up, tried to convince myself to shut down.'
Katie added that she tried to turn to mentor Cheryl Cole for help, but felt the judge was too wrapped up in her own problems, so she instead asked Louis Walsh for help.
She said: 'Cheryl told me not to read the papers and she was nice but she had her own problems. This show has been tough for her.
'Cheryl and I didn’t have long chats - she would just advise me not to read the papers and say she had had a hard time too. She’s very focused, which you have to be. I don’t have her mobile number so I don’t know if we will keep in touch. I admire her.
'But Louis was my absolute favourite. He gave me his mobile number and I’ll definitely keep in touch. He understood how awful it was for me to be painted in a way I could do nothing about.'
And Katie also said she struggled to make friends with her fellow X Factor contestants during her time on the show.
She explained: 'With people from the house slagging me off, there was nowhere I could drop my guard. Matt Cardle thought I had sold a story about him. I couldn’t convince him otherwise. After that, he lashed out at me in the press, which really hurt.
Aiden was his best friend and laid into me too. I was an easy target. There were two people who I liked and trusted: Mary and Rebecca. They are the loveliest people. Apart from that I was on my own and it was terrifying.'
And it was consistently coming in the bottom two in the show which Katie found the most difficult to cope with.
She said: 'Towards the end, I’d just crawl into a blanket and cry. I wanted to bury myself in a hole. But I’d think about all those sacrifices my dad made for me and how much it would have meant to my granddad and I forced myself to try and switch my emotions off and get on with it.
'Every week I was so anxious. I was worried about fainting on Sunday nights - I’d grip Cheryl’s arm so much I probably marked her. I’d jiggle my feet to force myself to focus.'
Now she has been voted off the show, Katie is hoping to continue her singing but says she isn't sure whether she will become a recording artist.
She said: 'I want to sing but there’s no record contract. Nothing. I just want to do gigs, to carry on writing and to try and turn a negative into a positive.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1336321/Katie-Waissel-struggling-cope-X-Factor-death-threats.html#ixzz17QwjJH6R

tammyy2j

07-12-2010, 14:18

Axed 'X Factor' contestant Mary Byrne has reportedly claimed her departure from the show was rigged.

Today's Daily Mirror reports that Mary said: “The show’s a fix, of course it is. It’s not the show the public think it is. I knew the public had voted for me to stay on, and I actually thought the result would be based just on their vote.

“It was only on Saturday I discovered that there would be a sing-off where the judges decided. It’s obvious Simon didn’t want me in the final and I get that. I’m not as marketable to him as Cher so he was never going to put me through. They fixed it for me to lose. It didn’t matter what the public think."

Her comments came as TV watchdog Ofcom revealed it is investigating complaints from viewers who feel they were misled during the weekend's shows. At the semi-final stage in previous years, there has been no sing-off and the decision was based purely on the public vote.

Viewers have protested that this appeared to be the case again this year as host Dermot O'Leary said at the start of Saturday's programme: "Now it's all in your hands. It's your votes and your votes alone that can get your act safely through to the final."

However, Simon Cowell has denied any plans to fix the show, saying: "We haven't done anything wrong. All the artists knew there was going to be a sing-off. Mary and Cher were told last Monday to prepare a song for a sing-off if necessary."

Meanwhile, controversial former finalist Katie Waissel has told a magazine she is struggling to cope after getting death threats while appearing on the show.

She told Grazia: "That was totally terrifying. I still won’t do anything on my own like go on the Tube or go shopping, I mean that’s how crazy this got.

"People might not like me but I don’t think I deserve that."

megan999

07-12-2010, 17:08

SIMON Cowell last night hit back at claims Sunday's X Factor result was a fix, dismissing fans' fears of a conspiracy as "nonsense".
I used to like Cowell, now I think he's is stupid, big headed and risks X Factor becoming a big joke. He forgets that its actually the fans of the show that make the show. They are the ones who spend their money every week voting for the acts. To be honest, I can't wait for X Factor to finish now. He doesn't care who wins it anyway, as long as they make him loads of money. This year's X Factor has seriously opened my eyes.:ninja:

Perdita

08-12-2010, 08:22

The X Factor finalists have had their likenesses replicated in specially-designed pizzas. :D

Matt Cardle, Cher Lloyd, One Direction and Rebecca Ferguson have been honoured by food website Just-Eat and food artist Prudence Staite, The Mirror reports.

The creations, deemed Matt Feast, One-Dough-rection, Mozz-Cher-rella Lloyd and Rebecca Fergus-supreme have been made to commemorate this weekend's final of the competition.

In addition, the makers have added the bonus Wagner-ita to the range, a nod to the controversial Brazilian singer.

A survey carried out by Just Eat claims that 88 per cent of the UK will be watching the final on Saturday, with 39 per cent supporting Cardle for the title.

Perdita

08-12-2010, 11:41

Rihanna, Robbie Williams, will.i.am and Christina Aguilera have all been lined up for duet performances on the X Factor final.

The four special guests will be partnered up with the finalists on the Saturday night showpiece. Yesterday it was reported that Matt Cardle would team up with Christina Aguilera, but that remains unconfirmed.

Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am is expected to team up with Cher Lloyd, who he helped mentor at the Boot Camp stage of the competition.

The X Factor final kicks off on Saturday at 7pm on ITV1.

tammyy2j

08-12-2010, 13:12

I thought at some stage Prince was mentioned for the final him teaming with Matt or Rebecca would be awesome

Siobhan

08-12-2010, 13:13

I thought at some stage Prince was mentioned for the final him teaming with Matt or Rebecca would be awesome

Prince and Matt would be so fantastic!!!

tammyy2j

08-12-2010, 13:16

Rebecca gets Robbie and One Direction gets Rihanna that my guesses

Matt to win with Rebecca second hopefully

tammyy2j

08-12-2010, 16:18

From Xfactor-updates

Duets

Matt Cardle and Rihanna
Cher Lloyd and Avril Lavigne
Rebecca Ferguson and Christina Aguilera
One Direction and Justin Bieber

Siobhan

08-12-2010, 16:25

From Xfactor-updates

Duets

Matt Cardle and Rihanna
Cher Lloyd and Avril Lavigne
Rebecca Ferguson and Christina Aguilera
One Direction and Justin Bieber

cher and avril is probably the worst combination for me..can't stand either of them

tammyy2j

08-12-2010, 16:34

I cant think of what Matt could duet with Rihanna tbh ????????

I hope Bieber dont help One Direction win as Simon wants them too and to be fair they are crap as is Cher

megan999

08-12-2010, 16:48

From Xfactor-updates

Duets

Matt Cardle and Rihanna
Cher Lloyd and Avril Lavigne
Rebecca Ferguson and Christina Aguilera
One Direction and Justin Bieber
None of these pairings really appeal to me :( Matt is probably the only one who could pull it off.

LostVoodoo

08-12-2010, 18:12

Cher Lloyd's been short-changed with Avril Lavigne, when was the last time she had a record in the charts?! Esp when you think Rhianna and Bieber are two of the most famous popstars in the world at the moment!

Chris_2k11

09-12-2010, 11:21

Rihanna :wub: :heart:

Christina :wub:

Justin :sick: Avril :sick:

Chloe O'brien

09-12-2010, 12:24

Yeah Matt and Rebecca have got the better option of the guest acts. Not sure what Matt and Rhianna will sing but I hope they smash it. Personally I would have loved to see him with Chris Martin.

lizann

09-12-2010, 13:42

I dont think Rebecca's voice will go well with Christina

Matt to win!

lizann

09-12-2010, 14:21

The pairings of stars and X Factor acts have been confirmed for the celebrity duets on this weekend's final.

Simon Cowell's boyband One Direction will team up with Take That star Robbie Williams, while Matt Cardle will partner with US popstar Rihanna.

Cher Lloyd will be reunited with her bootcamp mentor will.i.am, while Rebecca Ferguson has been teamed with Christina Aguilera.

The X Factor final kicks off at 7pm on Saturday on ITV1.

Perdita

09-12-2010, 17:45

Simon Cowell has confirmed reports that all of the X Factor finalists have a different winner's single.

In previous years, the acts have recorded different versions of the same song.

However, Cowell confirmed at today's press conference that each finalist has been given a song which is "geared" to them.

Cowell also revealed that he believes the race for Christmas number one has become more "exciting" since Rage Against The Machine took the top spot last year.

Chloe O'brien

09-12-2010, 23:24

One act will go out on Saturday night, then one in the first half of Sunday nights show. Leaving the two remaining acts to battle it out. My predictions

4th place Cher
3rd Place One Direction
2nd place Rebecca
1st place Matt

moonstorm

10-12-2010, 09:18

I have bet:-

1. One Direction
2. Matt
3. Cher
4. Rebecca

I stand to win 6 pounds if I'm correct!

Perdita

10-12-2010, 09:30

Simon Cowell has reportedly ordered extra rehearsals for the X Factor finalists.

The judge is said to have been disappointed by the standard of last week's semi-final and apparently held an emergency meeting yesterday in which it was agreed to stage two full dress rehearsals before tomorrow's show.

A show insider told The Mirror: "Simon made it clear everything has to be perfect. He wants everything to run like clockwork, especially after the controversy last weekend.

"We are all in doing a full day and night on Friday now as well as working flat-out all weekend. He told the singers and us to raise our game for the final. It will be exhausting but we can pull it off."

Cowell - who has cancelled his time off in order to participate in the rehearsals - recently heaped praise on the remaining four acts in the competition.

The final of The X Factor begins tomorrow at 7pm on ITV1.

Chloe O'brien

10-12-2010, 09:56

Rapper Cher: Sat’s all folks:

CHER Lloyd has already thrown in the towel and reckons she will be booted out tomorrow night.
The rapper - favourite to go - said she would not see off fellow finalists Matt Cardle, Rebecca Ferguson and One Direction.

Cher, 17, who will duet with Black Eyed Peas star Will.I.Am on Saturday, shrugged: "I'm going to go out with a bang.

"I've got Mr Will.I.Am with me so I'm going to rock it out. But I do expect to be going on Saturday. It's fine. I could have gone a fair few weeks ago. I'm a rapper. Normally people like me don't get a chance on these shows."

But Cher reckoned she does not deserve the abuse and online hate campaigns she suffers. She said: "I'm not the person I get made out to be, but I know who I am."

And Simon Cowell praised her, saying: "She's been a bit of a brat at times but who hasn't? She's fun to work with and respectful."

Tomorrow's show will see Dannii's act Matt duet with Rihanna, Cheryl's Rebecca, 24, with Christina Aguilera and Simon's One Direction with Robbie Williams.

The finalist with the lowest public vote will go, then the final three are eliminated on Sunday.

Tensions rose at the pre-final press conference yesterday - as Simon told Cheryl: "You won't win. Looking after two people means your attention is divided. My attention is solely on my act. I think they can win."

Cheryl replied: "It's not about me winning it's about them. I think I've got two very special girls."

She also blasted Simon for stealing her salute at the start of the show - prompting him to vow to show footage tomorrow of him doing it first on American Idol.

And Cheryl, 27, who turned up in sexy open-toed boots, shrugged off her fashion rivalry with Dannii, 39 - and revealed the Aussie breastfeeds baby Ethan backstage.

She said: "I've got a huge amount of admiration for Dannii. She's breastfeeding one second and then on stage the next."

Dannii added: "The baby is backstage all the time. But Cheryl and I love to get dressed up and it feels like an event every weekend."

tammyy2j

10-12-2010, 13:19

I think a Matt and Rebecca final with Matt winning is the best option for me

Come on Cardle and Team Minogue

Perdita

10-12-2010, 19:14

The four potential X Factor winners' singles for this year's finalists have been revealed, according to sources.

For the first time in the show's history, Simon Cowell is allowing all the acts to sing their own tracks. The Syco boss made the decision following Joe McElderry's failure to land the Christmas number one spot last year with his version of Miley Cyrus's 'The Climb'.

It is believed that Matt Cardle's track is Biffy Clyro's 'Many Of Horror', while Cher Lloyd is apparently lined up to cover Shontelle's 'Impossible'.

Rebecca Ferguson has reportedly recorded a version of Duffy's 'Distant Dreamer', and One Direction are said to be tackling Alphaville's 'Forever Young'.

The X Factor final kicks off on Saturday at 7pm on ITV1.

Chris_2k11

10-12-2010, 19:56

Rebecca Ferguson has reportedly recorded a version of Duffy's 'Distant Dreamer':wub: This is a fantastic song, perfect for Christmas!

Chloe O'brien

11-12-2010, 02:01

'X Factor' final song choices leakedA number of the X Factor finalists' song choices have been revealed.

Matt Cardle, Rebecca Ferguson, Cher Lloyd and One Direction will potentially sing four songs over the weekend if they make it to the results show on Sunday. On Saturday, they will apparently play one new track followed by a celebrity duet.

Cardle is expected to open the show with a cover of 'Here With Me', followed by a performance of 'Unfaithful' with Rihanna. Online reports also suggest that he will cover Katy Perry's 'Firework' if he reaches Sunday. Cardle's winner's single is reportedly a take on Biffy Clyro's 'Many Of Horror'.

Ferguson's songlist apparently includes versions of 'Just Like A Star', a duet of 'Beautiful' with Christina Aguilera and her winner's single will be Duffy's 'Distant Dreamer'.

One Direction are lined up to perform Elton John's 'Your Song' before tackling 'She's The One' with special guest Robbie Williams. Their winner's single is a cover of 'Forever Young' and they are also rumoured to be singing Natalie Imbruglia's 'Torn' if they reach Sunday's show.

Meanwhile, Lloyd will apparently take on an ambitious mash-up of 'Boom, Boom Shake The Room' and 'Whip My Hair' on Saturday followed by a duet with will.i.am on 'Where Is The Love?'. Her winner's single will be a cover of Shontelle's 'Impossible'.

I was hoping for Matt to sing Roberta Flack or Bruno Mars again, as they normally choose their best performance from the series to sing in the finale.

Perdita

11-12-2010, 21:20

Cher Lloyd has been eliminated from The X Factor, after finishing in fourth place in Saturday's live show.

For the first time this series, there was no sing-off, meaning that the act with the least amount of the public vote would be eliminated.

In no particular order, host Dermot O'Leary announced that Rebecca Ferguson, One Direction and finally Matt Cardle had made it to tomorrow's final.

After watching her highlights from the series, O'Leary told Lloyd: "There's been so many tears on this stage, it's good to see you with a smile."

Lloyd, with mentor Cheryl Cole by her side, said: "I want to give a big thank you... to everybody who believed in me."

She added: "My highlight throughout was standing on stage with will.i.am. I can't believe I had the opportunity to do that."

Cher had sung a version of 'The Clapping Song' mixed with 'Get Ur Freak On', followed by a duet with the Black Eyed Peas singer on 'I Gotta Feeling' and 'Where Is the Love?'.

The X Factor winner will be announced in tomorrow night's show, at 7.30pm on ITV1.

Chloe O'brien

12-12-2010, 00:44

I thought One Direction would have went tonight as I think Cher's performance was better, but Cher has been in the bottom two and her reputation goes before her. Let's hope she learns from her behaviour on the show otherwise she will get nowhere, which will be a shame as she has got a good voice.

Perdita

12-12-2010, 09:26

Simon Cowell has ruled out the chances of a Girls Aloud X Factor theme week.

Last year, Cowell said on the Xtra Factor that he would "guarantee" a night based around the hits of the girlband.

When his broken promise was brought up by a caller on last night's show, the Syco boss said that he had changed his mind after discussing the idea with viewers.

"We asked the public if they'd like it and they said no," he told Konnie Huq. "82% of the people we asked said 'no'."

Teasing his fellow judge and Girls Aloud band member Cheryl Cole, he added: "A couple more hits and maybe we'll think about it."

Katy

12-12-2010, 10:54

i really enjoyed one direction last night. I thought they were awesome with Robbie. Although i have one gripe, the wee irish fella from the band i dont think i have ever heard him speak! I think Robbie handled them really well!

Glad Chers gone, the song at the beginning showed some really good acts that should have been singing last night! then cher rapped and ruined it!

tammyy2j

12-12-2010, 19:09

I hope Matt wins even though last night's show was quiet boring for me no stand out great performances but I am glad Cher is gone

Perdita

12-12-2010, 21:24

Matt has won, congratulations to a worthy winner

Perdita

12-12-2010, 21:40

Matt Cardle has been crowned the winner of this year's X Factor

The 27-year-old former painter and decorator declared "I'm so proud" after his name was called out by host Dermot O'Leary.

Bookies' favourite Matt, from Colchester, Essex, beat fellow finalist Liverpudlian Rebecca Ferguson to take the 2010 title of ITV's hugely popular show.

Earlier in the show, five-piece boy band One Direction were named as the third place runners up.

Chloe O'brien

13-12-2010, 00:12

Perdita

13-12-2010, 08:43

Konnie Huq was last night presenting at the X Factor studios for the final time – as insiders revealed she is “certain” to be axed.

The ex-Blue Peter host, 35, has infuriated viewers of the ITV2 spin-off series The Xtra Factor with a number of embarrassing gaffes.

A production source said: “Simon Cowell hasn’t been impressed and it seems certain she will be axed.

“Every week there seems to be a new mistake.”

On Saturday, Konnie was again one of the most talked about things on Twitter for all the wrong reasons.

Fans were horrified when she said: “What a night it has been for you, a night of dreams” to Cher Lloyd just after she was voted off.

Thousands of fans are calling for the return of Holly Willoughby and Caroline Flack, who presented ITV2’s spin-off coverage of I’m A Celebrity, also has supporters.

On website Digital Spy, Casa said: “Sack Konnie and bring back Holly.” Austin chimed in: “Sack Konnie and bring in anyone!”

And another critic said: “She is just not up to the job. She has to go if they want people to keep watching The Xtra Factor.”

An official spokesman for the show said it was too early to discuss the next series of The X Factor.

Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/12/13/konnie-huq-to-be-axed-as-xtra-factor-host-115875-22780055/#ixzz17ymbQ8cb

Chloe O'brien

13-12-2010, 09:36

I was watching Daybreak this morning with Matt Cardle. Marley said mum your cheesing at him, you like him don't you. I said he's just gorgeous :wub: I can't wait to buy his new CD I will be blasting it

Chloe O'brien

13-12-2010, 09:59

In Full: 'X Factor' weekly voting results

Matt Cardle was the clear winner in every weekly vote on this year's X Factor apart from the first round, it has been revealed.

The 2010 champion soared to victory every Sunday, after displacing Mary Byrne from the top spot in week two.

ITV has published full voting stats for the whole series, which pulled in 15,448,019 votes across the whole run.

The detailed figures fail to quash conspiracy theories about alleged fixing from the producers of the show. Mary Byrne did finish higher than Cher Lloyd in the semi-final vote when many people were surprised by the addition of a sing-off to the elimination procedure.

Meanwhile, Katie Waissel finished beneath Treyc Cohen in week five, when Cheryl Cole controversially abstained and was not allowed to take it to 'Deadlock' as she wished. Waissel also finished in the bottom two in week one, but was saved by the judges instead of boyband FYD.

Simon Cowell and the judges have maintained throughout the show that they have no access to the voting figures.

In full, the X Factor 2010 voting stats:

Week 1

Mary Byrne 22.28%
Matt Cardle - 15.14%
Cher Lloyd - 10.31%
One Direction - 10.04%
Aiden Grimshaw - 9.78%
Rebecca Ferguson - 6.51%
Paije Richardson - 5.83%
Treyc Cohen - 4.82%
John Adeleye - 2.46%
Diva Fever - 2.28%
Belle Amie - 2.13%
Wagner Carillho - 1.91%
Storm Lee - 1.89%
Katie Waissel - 1.55%
FYD 1.71%
Nicolo Festa 1.51%

Week 2

Matt Cardle - 24.39%
Mary Byrne - 18.55%
Cher Lloyd - 7.17%
One Direction - 9.84%
Aiden Grimshaw - 8.82%
Rebecca Ferguson - 7.99%
John Adeleye - 4..50%
Katie Waissel - 4.30%
Paije Richardson - 3.80%
Treyc Cohen - 2.82%
Wagner Carillho - 2.47%
Belle Amie - 1.86%
Diva Fever - 2.05%
Storm Lee - 1.44%

Week 3

Matt Cardle - 24.39%
Mary Byrne - 13.92%
One Direction - 11.08%
Cher Lloyd - 9.12%
Rebecca Ferguson - 8.46%
Aiden Grimshaw - 6.58%
Paije Richardson - 6.10%
Katie Waissel - 5.95%
Wagner Carillho - 4.50%
Belle Amie - 4.15%
Treyc Cohen - 2.39%
John Adeleye - 3.78%

Week 4

Matt Cardle - 20.60%
Cher Lloyd - 19.72%
Mary Byrne - 11.98%
One Direction - 11.79%
Rebecca Ferguson - 9.79%
Aiden Grimshaw - 6.70%
Paije Richardson - 6.22%
Wagner Carillho - 4.77%
Treyc Cohen - 3.14%
Katie Waissel - 2.73%
Belle Amie - 2.56%

Week 5

Matt Cardle - 33.41%
Rebecca Ferguson - 12.80%
One Direction - 12.13%
Mary Byrne - 12.02%
Cher Lloyd - 7.64%
Aiden Grimshaw - 5.85%
Paije Richardson - 5.19%
Wagner Carillho - 4.21%
Katie Waissel - 3.22%
Treyc Cohen - 3.53%

Week 6

Matt Cardle - 23.16%
Rebecca Ferguson - 18.24%
One Direction - 14.44%
Mary Byrne - 10.66%
Cher Lloyd - 8.88%
Paije Richardson - 8.02%
Wagner Carillho - 6.30%
Katie Waissel - 5.29%
Aiden Grimshaw - 5.01%

Week 7

Matt Cardle - 18.44%
Katie Waissel - 16.82%
Rebecca Ferguson - 12.85%
One Direction - 12.65%
Mary Byrne - 11.97%
Wagner Carillho - 9.90%
Cher Lloyd - 8.00%
Paije Richardson - 9.37%

Week 8

Matt Cardle - 31.95%
Rebecca Ferguson - 13.98%
Cher Lloyd - 13.19%
One Direction - 11.90%
Mary Byrne - 11.29%
Wagner Carrilho - 10.48%
Katie Waissel - 7.21%

Semi-final

Matt Cardle - 35.84%
Rebecca Ferguson - 20.22%
One Direction - 17.38%
Cher Lloyd - 11.57%
Mary Byrne - 14.99%

Final - Freeze One

Matt Cardle - 39.92%
Rebecca Ferguson - 25.71%
One Direction - 17.38%
Cher Lloyd - 15.83%

Final - Freeze Two

Matt Cardle - 39.83%
Rebecca Ferguson - 32.80%
One Direction - 18.54%

Final

Matt Cardle - 44.61% - The Winner!
Rebecca Ferguson - 38.63%

Siobhan

13-12-2010, 10:04

I also see Cher finished below Paige when he got voted out and Louis didn't bring to deadlock considering that it was Louis who asked for Paije to get the second chance at auditions

Cher Lloyd - 8.00%
Paije Richardson - 9.37%

Chloe O'brien

13-12-2010, 10:37

Siobhan

13-12-2010, 11:03

Yeah the judges screwed up with not putting it too deadlock. If they had Katie and Cher would have went earlier than they did. Glad they revealed the voting figures. Cher and Simon didn't look happy when they realised that Cher and One Direction weren't as popular as they thought.

I watched that last night and Simon took the card of her to have a double check.. I think (maybe wrong here) but no other winner of the X factor has been that many weeks as the highest public votes.. every week except the 1st week... Matt is truly the most deserving winner from those facts above

Katy

13-12-2010, 11:32

i am glad matt won, purely because i didnt want cheryl to be smug and get her three victorys in a row. and anyhow, Rebecca is bound to make it with all her talent.

Chloe O'brien

13-12-2010, 11:39

I wouldn't have minded Cheryl winning if Cher and Katie deserved their place on the live shows, but they didn't and with their behaviour off stage just annoyed me more each week. I'm so glad Matt won. He had it in the bag week 2. The best X factor winner.

Siobhan

13-12-2010, 11:41

Did you also see on the Xtra Factor all the judges had Gamu to win on their secret predictions at boot camp!! The look on Cheryl's face when that was revealed

Chloe O'brien

13-12-2010, 11:49

That was classic. Serves them. I hope Gamu and Aiden do get record deals before Cher. That will really run Ms Cole's nose in it.

Siobhan

13-12-2010, 11:51

That was classic. Serves them. I hope Gamu and Aiden do get record deals before Cher. That will really run Ms Cole's nose in it.

Well that is what I think disgusted her.. she could have had Gamu in her group and she could have one but she dumped her for Katie (who by the figures above had only one good week)

lizann

13-12-2010, 13:12

Well done Matt he really had no competition he was the man to beat from the start

Interesting that TreyC, Paije and Mary would have stayed if taken to deadlock so I'd think Simon knew the bottom votes before the show

Chloe O'brien

13-12-2010, 14:43

Of course he did. It's his show He's head boss. He knew what the votes were each week.

Siobhan

13-12-2010, 14:47

Of course he did. It's his show He's head boss. He knew what the votes were each week.

I think the sing off in the Semi proved that... Cher was on the chopping block... Same block that had Louis vote Paije out when it was Cher's turn to leave...

Siobhan

13-12-2010, 14:49

ah no!! Diva Fever shouldn't have left over Belle Amis...

Belle Amie - 1.86%
Diva Fever - 2.05%

tammyy2j

13-12-2010, 14:53

Matt really was unstoppable a worthy winner well done to him - The show is fixed for some contestants

megan999

13-12-2010, 16:57

Congratulations to Matt! A worthy winner. And well done to Dannii too :D Although I wanted One Direction to come second.

pipette

13-12-2010, 20:05

Yipee (jumps up and down) He done it gang. We knew he would. Fantastic performance, totally delighted he won. Love Aiden's reaction. Any other year I would have voted for Rebecca she was fabulous tonight she will be a big star. On ITV2 they anounced the votes in the poll from this series and apart from week one Matt was second in the poll every other week he finished top. Well done Matt your brilliant.

Yes i was very surprised with how the voting went but delighted all the same, a well deserved winner in Matt only person to get a standing ovation from all 4 judges in the early part of the live shows also agree with what Siobhan said about this being probaly the first time that anyone has been in first place in the voting every week except week 1. he has an absolutley amazing voice loved all his performances, impossible to choose just one

Abbie

13-12-2010, 23:51

Im so happy matt won although I did also want rebecca to win, I wanted matt to win for ages and then I kept changing mind, I voted for both in the end!

Chloe O'brien

14-12-2010, 00:25

I voted for Matt, Rebecca and Mary in previous weeks, but this weekend I only voted for Matt.

Chloe O'brien

14-12-2010, 12:12

Matt Cardle storming to Xmas No.1

X Factor winner Matt Cardle is on course to score this year's Christmas Number One, according to official chart data.

Cardle's winner's single 'When We Collide' has sold over 112,000 copies since its release on Sunday night following his victory.

The 27-year-old is currently selling more than double that of Rihanna, who jumps two places to number two with 'What's My Name'. 'Surfin' Bird' by The Trashmen sits in third place having sold 25,000 copies. A campaign backed by DJ Scott Mills aimed to see the track beat the X Factor winner to the festive summit.

The Official Charts Company confirmed that Biffy Clyro's original version of Cardle's track, 'Many of Horror (When We Collide)' had entered the top ten with sales of 15,000.

Meanwhile, Cage Against The Machine have failed to repeat the success of Rage Against The Machine, who pipped Joe McElderry to number one last year. '4'33' has sold 6,000 to enter at number 19.

The final chart will be revealed on Sunday.

Come on my son. You can do it.

Abbie

14-12-2010, 13:19

whooo yay

I think he will do it, apart from the very first live show he won all the live votes

Perdita

14-12-2010, 13:19

Complaints to Ofcom about the raunchy performances of Rihanna and Christina Aguilera on Saturday's X Factor final have reached the 1,000 mark.

Both performances featured the scantily-clad artists and female dancers gyrating on stage.

ITV has also received around the same number of complaints.

"We are confident that the performances given by our guest artistes on Saturday were appropriate for the show," an ITV1 spokeswoman said.

The first part of the X Factor final was aired at 1900 GMT on Saturday.

An Ofcom spokesman said: "We are assessing the complaints but are not currently investigating the show."

'Phenomenal achievement'

It is not the highest number of complaints the media watchdog has received about the entertainment show.

In 2009, the talent search attracted 4,000 complaints relating to remarks made by Dannii Minogue about contestant Danyl Johnson.

Minogue made a reference to Johnson's sexuality but was found not to be in breach of broadcasting rules by Ofcom.

Matt Cardle was mentored by Dannii Minogue In 2007, more than 1,500 viewers complained to Ofcom that they were unable to vote by phone for contestant Rhydian Roberts in that year's X Factor final.

More than 17.2 million viewers saw former painter and decorator Matt Cardle win this year's competition on Sunday night's show.

"An audience of almost 20 million is a phenomenal achievement for any channel in the modern digital age," said Peter Fincham, ITV's director of television.

Cardle's debut single - a cover of Biffy Clyro's Many of Horror, to be released as When We Collide - will now be a strong contender for Christmas number one.

According to figures released by ITV, 15.4 million votes were cast during the 10-week series.

Cardle scored the most votes every week, apart from the first week when supermarket worker Mary Byrne came top.

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