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Chloe O'brien
15-12-2010, 09:51
I bought the cd yesterday and had it blaring last night. :D
ITV has reportedly warned Simon Cowell to "cut the sleaze" after a record number of complaints were received about this year's X Factor.
It was yesterday revealed that 2,000 viewers had complained about raunchy performances by Christina Aguilera and Rihanna on Saturday night's final. According to The Mirror, this brings the total number of complaints received by Ofcom throughout the series to more than 5,000.
Scandals during this series have ranged from the auto-tune row to fix claims over various results.
"Bosses are worried about the complaints, which have grown rapidly this series," a source told the paper. "They certainly don't want the trouble they have had in recent weeks, including claims that the show is becoming seedy and oversexed as well as the accusations by contestants that the show is fixed.
"That tarnishes the image of The X Factor and ITV so things must change. It's our image as a family channel that's at stake. Serious meetings are taking place with Cowell and executives.”
ITV boss Peter Fincham allegedly clashed with Cowell when the judge backed an appearance by Chloe Mafia during a performance by rejected auditionees on Sunday night.
"Simon and Peter were rowing over why Chloe was on the show and used so prominently," the insider said. "Peter wasn't sure it was appropriate but Simon's attitude was, 'Do you want these big ratings or not?’ He feels that there needs to be controversy to drive the programme and make sure it is talked-about and watched.
"But there is a line - especially before the watershed - and there is a feeling by some ITV bosses that he has crossed it during this series on several occasions."
An ITV spokesman added: "We speak regularly with Simon and his team about the show.
"The X Factor is the most popular and talked-about show on television and it naturally generates a range of comment and opinion from our audience and we listen carefully to what our viewers say about our programming."
yeah but cher actually had quite a high percentage of the votes all the way through, the only time she should of went and didnt was against Mary, the previous time she was in the bottom two she did not have the lowest votes
Paije and Mary would have stayed if taken to deadlock instead of Cher
Simon Cowell has reportedly signed all four X Factor finalists to record deals via his SyCo label.
Alongside a guaranteed deal for X Factor winner Matt Cardle, it is believed Cowell has now also signed up Rebecca Ferguson, Cher Lloyd and his own group, One Direction.
"Simon's always said he wants feisty characters who know what type of artist they are," a source told the Daily Star. "And he certainly has that in Cher, Rebecca, and One Direction."
Cowell's deal with Cher Lloyd is rumoured to involve a clause permitting Will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas to act as creative director on the young singer's album.
The reports, if true, would mark the first time that every act to appear on the show's final has received a record deal with the label.
Wonder how many of them are still signed with his label in a year's time
Chloe O'brien
15-12-2010, 13:59
And if Mini-Me Cher-L fails to sell any cd's will Simon ditch her. Wonder how long it will take her to throw a tantrum at Will.I.Am
Simon Cowell has reportedly signed all four X Factor finalists to record deals via his SyCo label.
Alongside a guaranteed deal for X Factor winner Matt Cardle, it is believed Cowell has now also signed up Rebecca Ferguson, Cher Lloyd and his own group, One Direction.
"Simon's always said he wants feisty characters who know what type of artist they are," a source told the Daily Star. "And he certainly has that in Cher, Rebecca, and One Direction."
Cowell's deal with Cher Lloyd is rumoured to involve a clause permitting Will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas to act as creative director on the young singer's album.
The reports, if true, would mark the first time that every act to appear on the show's final has received a record deal with the label.
Wonder how many of them are still signed with his label in a year's time
Well what is the point of voting for a winner if he signs them all
Chloe O'brien
15-12-2010, 14:36
They should change the way they vote. What they should do is get the judges to write down who they want to chuck and keep it safe. Then get the bottom two and based on the public vote tell them who is the act with the least votes and see if the judges agreed. The biggest gripe with this years judges is that they were in denial how unpopular Katie and Cher were with the public and they did anything they could to keep them in and acts like Paije, Aiden, Treyc and Diva Fever went out earlier than they should have.
tammyy2j
12-01-2011, 17:02
50 Cent has reportedly signed ‘X Factor' reject Gamu Nhengu to his new record label.
Her deal is said to be with the newly launched G-Note Records, under the name Miss Gamuchirai.
"Miss Gamuchirai has been singed to 50 Cent's new record label, G-Note," said a source.
"G-Note will focus on 50's favourite acts that don't fit neatly into G-Unit's hip-hop categorisation and will favour pop and R&B artists."
It's also thought that Fiddy had to wrangle with her ‘X Factor' contract before getting her signature.
"It is believed that many labels have been interested in signing Gamu but G-Note offered the best deal and are best connected to make her dreams reality," they added.
tammyy2j
19-01-2011, 14:54
Matt Cardle has revealed that he is eager to start writing songs for his debut album.
The X Factor champion, whose winner's single 'When We Collide' currently sits at number five on the singles chart, said he is looking forward to recording the LP and hopes to release a new single "as soon as possible".
In a video blog on his official website, he said: "New Year's was interesting. I went up to see Aiden [Grimshaw] to get smashed and we had a good time.
"Now I'm just looking forward to cracking on and getting the album written and can't wait for the tour. It's starting in not long and that's going to be a pretty incredible experience I reckon."
He added: "Please be buying my single when it comes out - I want to get it out as soon as possible, so please be buying it. Thank you so much for your support, it's wicked!"
It was recently reported that fellow X Factor participant Grimshaw could feature on Cardle's upcoming record.
A possible release date for One Direction's debut single has been revealed on Twitter.
The X Factor finalists are thought to be recording their album in Los Angeles.
IN:DEMAND radio DJs Alex and Lucy earlier tweeted: "Calling all One Direction fans…we’ve just been told that their first single will be released on Sunday 13th March…6 weeks & counting! (sic)"
The release date for the boyband's debut single has yet to be officially confirmed.
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X FACTOR reject Gamu Nhengu is to be deported as soon as possible.
Gamu, 19, claimed she faced a firing squad if she was sent back to Zimbabwe.
But she lost her appeal and must quit Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, after Border Agency chiefs ruled it is safe for her to return.
She is currently on tour singing in UK nightclubs.
A Home Office source said: "We are doing everything we can to remove her and her family who are here illegally.
"They will be deported at some point."
Gamu, whose family moved to the UK eight years ago, sparked a national uproar when she was kicked off X Factor by judge Cheryl Cole.
Her mother Nokutula's visa had expired last year and their application to remain was rejected after it emerged she had claimed £16,000 in working tax credits.
The Sun
Ofcom has ruled that performances by Rihanna and Christina Aguilera on The X Factor final were not in breach of guidelines.
The pair attracted complaints for their respective performances on the ITV1 show in December. The official response today confirmed that 2,868 complaints had been received, with a majority concerned that the routines had been "too sexually explicit" for what is perceived to be "a family show".
However, Ofcom revealed that "approximately 2,000" of the complaints had been received following coverage of Rihanna and Aguilera's performances in the Daily Mail. It highlighted that the report had featured a number of stills which were "significantly more graphic and close-up" than the material that had been broadcast on the programme, and that were "taken from a different angle to the television cameras".
Ofcom launched an investigation into the programme based on two rules which state that: "Children must be protected by appropriate scheduling from material that is unsuitable for them," and "In applying generally accepted standards broadcasters must ensure that material which may cause offence is justified by the context."
Channel TV, which compiled the programme on behalf of ITV1, insisted that "it did not believe that anything in the performances of Christina Aguilera or Rihanna was inappropriate for the time of broadcast" and suggested that regular viewers of the show "would be aware that it is designed to entertain a mixed audience".
However, it was confirmed that the director had made changes to the camera shots used during Aguilera's routine as some of them had been "too close for comfort". Close up shots of the Burlesque star and her dancers were replaced by "looser, wide shots".
The report continued: "Channel TV said on behalf of ITV1 that it regretted that some viewers were taken aback by the performance, but it believed that it took appropriate steps to minimise potential offence and make the dance routines as broadcast suitable for all by reviewing and amending the camera angles and shots used after seeing the performances 'blocked' at rehearsals."
In its ruling, Ofcom noted that of the show's total audience, 7% (1.05 million) were young children. A further 5.7% (then 50,000) youngsters watched a repeat at 9.30am the following morning.
On Rihanna's performance of 'What's My Name?', the media regulator said that it was "largely shot at a wide angle" and close-ups focused on the Bajan star's head and shoulders.
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Gamu Nhengu and her family have been granted leave to stay in the UK.
The former X Factor contestant, her two brothers and their mother Nokuthula Ngazana had their applications for visa extensions rejected last year by the UK Border Agency.
However, the original decision was reversed last November and the family has now won its appeal against deportation back to Zimbabwe.
In a statement, the family's lawyer Frances Farrell said: "We are delighted to announce that the court has allowed Gamu's, her brothers' and her mother's appeal.
"If the Home Office accepts the decision of the court, then my clients will be granted leave to remain in the UK."
The Home Office has five days to appeal the ruling.
Farrell also added that the decision was "the first great news [the family has] had for months".
Nhengu reached the Judges' Houses stage of last year's competition but did not make the final 16 of the show, provoking anger from her fans.
glad they've been granted to be able to stay in the UK.
Chloe O'brien
15-05-2011, 01:10
Dannii Minogue quits 'The X Factor'
Dannii Minogue has confirmed that she will not return for the next series of The X Factor.
The 39-year-old, who won the 2007 and 2010 editions of the ITV contest with Leon Jackson and Matt Cardle, explained that her commitment to Australia's Got Talent had prevented her from rejoining the judging panel this year.
She told My Daily: "During discussions for me to return [to The X Factor] it became clear that unfortunately, this year, the X Factor audition dates in the UK clash with the live shows of Australia's Got Talent during June and July. For this reason I am unable to return.
"I want to wish the new judges every success for this year's show, and can't wait to see who the British public choose as their next big star. Thanks to everyone who has shown me so much love and support, and brought me so much joy during my four incredible years working on the show."
She added: "'Team Minogue' will continue to fly a flag later this year when the amazingly talented, and last year's winner, Matt Cardle releases his debut album."
The News of the World reports that N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos has been drafted in as a replacement for Minogue, though her alleged appointment has yet to be confirmed.
Take That singer Gary Barlow is the only confirmed X Factor UK judge, after Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole both quit their roles to join the forthcoming US version.
It has not been announced whether Louis Walsh will return to the panel for the eighth series.
I'd love to see who the judges are. Simon Cowell was my favourite judge because of his fascial expressions and whitty comments.
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