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Cannonball will be the winner's single
Cannonball will be the winner's single
I love that song :3
tammyy2j
30-11-2011, 13:42
Damien Rice's Cannonball is reportedly the favourite to be this year's X Factor winner's single.
The single from the Irish singer-songwriter's debut album O has reportedly already been recorded by remaining contestants Amelia Lily, Little Mix, Marcus Collins and Misha Bryan, The Sun reports.
A source told the newspaper: "It's one of three songs being considered for release.
"The acts are still recording the different options but Cannonball has a good shot. It would be a safe bet to sell well in the run-up to Christmas."
Cannonball reached number 19 on its initial release in 2004 and re-entered the charts at number nine in September when it was performed during the X Factor auditions.
Earlier this month, N-Dubz star Fazer claimed that he would produce the X Factor winner's single.
"We really want to give a new flavour to the X Factor acts," he said. "It's going to suit me. I have rock influences, hip-hop, pop, whatever."
Previously, it was claimed that head judge Gary Barlow would pen the winner's song - making it the first original track for the winner since Shayne Ward's That's My Goal in 2005.
megan999
30-11-2011, 16:52
Damien Rice's Cannonball is reportedly the favourite to be this year's X Factor winner's single. Previously, it was claimed that head judge Gary Barlow would pen the winner's song - making it the first original track for the winner since Shayne Ward's That's My Goal in 2005.
IMO Cannonball is a boring song. I reckon Janet would have done well with it though, but never mind.
Yes, they should have the winner singing an original song for a change. I don't mind a cover if it's done well with a twist, but I can't see how they can do it with Cannonball :(
IMO Cannonball is a boring song. I reckon Janet would have done well with it though, but never mind.
Yes, they should have the winner singing an original song for a change. I don't mind a cover if it's done well with a twist, but I can't see how they can do it with Cannonball :(
I agree. Janet would have sung it the best.
tammyy2j
30-11-2011, 21:29
IMO Cannonball is a boring song. I reckon Janet would have done well with it though, but never mind.
Yes, they should have the winner singing an original song for a change. I don't mind a cover if it's done well with a twist, but I can't see how they can do it with Cannonball :(
I agree an original song and that all the acts in the final can best interupt to their own style
The two themes for this week's X Factor semi-final have been revealed.
For their first song, the final four will perform tracks from the Motown back catalogue. The second song each act performs will be 'The Song To Get You To The Final'.
Misha Bryan, Amelia Lily, Little Mix and Marcus Collins are the acts vying for a spot at the Wembley Arena grand finale on Saturday, December 10.
Kelly Rowland and Justin Bieber, performing his festive track 'Mistletoe', will be the guests on this weekend's results show.
All four finalists performed two songs at a secret Talk Talk gig in London last night.
The X Factor semi-final airs on Saturday at 8pm on ITV1.
The X Factor semi-final this weekend will not feature a sing-off, it has been confirmed.
For the first time this series, the fate of the remaining acts - Misha Bryan, Amelia Lily, Marcus Collins and Little Mix - will be decided by public votes alone, with only three advancing to the Wembley Arena final on Saturday, December 10.
Of the four acts, only Lily and Misha B have finished in the bottom two before, with the latter being saved by judges a total of three times throughout the show.
It was announced yesterday (December 1) that this weekend's X Factor will feature the themes 'Motown' and 'The Song To Get You To The Final'.
X Factor judge Kelly Rowland and Justin Bieber will perform at this weekend's result show.
The X Factor semi-final airs Saturday (December 3) at 8pm on ITV1.
Coldplay will perform on The X Factor final next weekend, it has been confirmed.
Taking place at London's Wembley Arena in front of 10,000 fans, others announced to perform include Leona Lewis, Michael Bublé, JLS and One Direction.
tammyy2j
02-12-2011, 14:18
Coldplay will perform on The X Factor final next weekend, it has been confirmed.
Taking place at London's Wembley Arena in front of 10,000 fans, others announced to perform include Leona Lewis, Michael Bublé, JLS and One Direction.
Again this year
Coldplay will perform on The X Factor final next weekend, it has been confirmed.
Taking place at London's Wembley Arena in front of 10,000 fans, others announced to perform include Leona Lewis, Michael Bublé, JLS and One Direction.
Surely they could get bigger acts than Leona Lewis and JLS and One Direction
Michael Buble dueting with Marcus would be cool
Mariah Carey will reportedly perform on the X Factor final.
The singer will replace Adele, who was rumoured to be appearing on the show but had to pull out following her throat surgery.
A source told The Sun: "It was always touch and go with Adele, but we were so hoping she'd make it. She's one of the world's biggest stars.
"But now we're talking to Mariah and hopefully that will come off. If not, we're not exactly short of popular acts for fans to enjoy."
Coldplay, Leona Lewis, Michael Bublé, JLS and One Direction have all been confirmed to perform at next weekend's final, which takes place at Wembley Arena.
"We're all big X Factor fans so we're very excited to play live on the show," Chris Martin said of his band's appearance.
X Factor diva Misha B has stunned show bosses by demanding they lay on a private room for her to relax in after her performances.
Currently just the four judges have their own dressing rooms at the *studios, but Misha told execs she thinks she is entitled to one so she can chat with her friends and family in private.
The 19-year-old also said she was sick of having to go into the bar area on Saturday and Sunday nights because she is pestered for autographs.
But execs have refused to cave in to her latest diva strop and have told her she will have to “like it or lump it”.
One insider said: “It has been pretty clear from the outset that Misha is too big for her boots. The studios aren’t the most *glamorous in the world but for Misha to ask for this is *outrageous.”
Misha was saved by the judges for the third time last Sunday after being voted into the bottom two again.
The source added: “Misha has been on edge all week because she’s *convinced she will be booted off *tonight.”
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/12/04/misha-b-demands-personal-dressing-room-on-x-factor-115875-23608185/#ixzz1fZdvQh7f
thestud2k7
04-12-2011, 19:31
i hope she goes tonight
tammyy2j
04-12-2011, 20:00
i hope she goes tonight
Oh yes she has to go
I dislike Misha B and Marcus Collins. However, I've only just realised Marcus Collins is actually a decent singer
i hope she goes tonight
Oh yes she has to go
I dislike Misha B and Marcus Collins. However, I've only just realised Marcus Collins is actually a decent singer
Your wishes have been granted. The witch is GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Marcus was on the radio this morning with Little Mix and Amelia, he has lost his voice and is under strict orders not to speak. Not too good for a radio show! :)
i havent really seen this series of x factor but my mam made me watch last nights ersults show.
I thought Misha has definitley got the best voice (in my opnion) and i think that they ruined her chance of winning with those bullying remarks that were said a few weeks back.
Shes made at the end of the day someones bound to pick her up on there label.
tammyy2j
05-12-2011, 14:14
i havent really seen this series of x factor but my mam made me watch last nights ersults show.
I thought Misha has definitley got the best voice (in my opnion) and i think that they ruined her chance of winning with those bullying remarks that were said a few weeks back.
Shes made at the end of the day someones bound to pick her up on there label.
I'd say she has already got her record deal she didnt help herself with the bullying stories and her diva like attitude and demands
No one stands out as completely awesome this year
Thank goodness the judges were powerless to save her last night - good riddance. I suspect she had some sort of a deal from the outset, given the overstyling from day one and the expensive gear she wore at the Judges Houses stage. Anyone who talks about themselves in the third person is a joke (was she a boxer in a former life?), but when they haven't sold a single record in their lifetime it's a clear indication of an overblown ego. Don't mind who wins now, but hope Gareth Malone's Military Wives Choir get the Christmas number one.
tammyy2j
05-12-2011, 16:14
The best part of the show for me this year is Dermot and Olly (the presenters)
Any news on the duet line up for the final?
Is Jessie J singing with Little Mix?
The X Factor 2011 celebrity duets could well take a strange twist, if some new reports today are to be believed. According to The Examiner, show bosses are hoping to pair up this year’s final three with last year’s top three singers!
It’d mean seeing Amelia Lily, Little Mix and Marcus Collins each singing alongside one of Matt Cardle, One Direction or Rebecca Ferguson.
The website claims that last year’s winner Matt Cardle has been paired with Marcus, Rebecca with Amelia and One Direction with Little Mix. Where all eyes will no doubt be on Perrie and Zayn
We’re not sure we like the sound of it… at all, but with bosses recycling One Direction and JLS yet again for the final, it does seem that they are struggling to sign stars up to the show.
The official X Factor 2011 celebrity duets will be confirmed later on in the week.
As previously reported, Coldplay, Michael Bublé and Leona Lewis will also perform on during the show’s final this weekend, which is being held at Wembley Arena for the first time.
megan999
06-12-2011, 16:55
I am afraid that I shall be glad to see the end of this series of the X Factor. Haven't really enjoyed it very much. IMO it is on its last legs :(
Olly Murs has confessed he's not sure if he wants to front The Xtra Factor again next year.
Despite receiving positive feedback for his hosting skills alongside Caroline Flack on The X Factor's ITV2 spin-off show, the singer revealed he may not be returning for a second series.
"It's going to be sad to leave the show at the weekend but we'll see what happens next year. I've not committed to another year, no one's spoken to me yet, so we'll just see what happens," Olly said.
"I might concentrate on the music, or we might do both again, we'll see. Depending on the music, we might not do music next year, we'll just see."
The Please Don't Let Me Go singer, who performed at the re-opening of Nando's Bullring in Birmingham, added: "I'm not sure really. I think it's been brilliant for me, it really has. It's showcased my personality and people I think have really enjoyed me, it's a real positive.
"I don't think that doing a second show will hamper me in any way, but I just want the music to continue to do well and the fact that it has done very well, it's given me a lot of positives. So fingers crossed, we'll see what happens."
And Olly - whose second album topped the charts this week - insisted he doesn't know if co-host Caroline and One Direction singer Harry Styles are dating.
"I don't know the ins and outs of it. Me and Caroline work on a professional level on The X Factor, we just get on really well as mates, I don't know what's going on in her private life."
The former X Factor contestant also said while he enjoyed flirting with his co-presenter, it wouldn't go any further.
"We're just really good mates," he added.
I think he has doing a very good job :)
tammyy2j
07-12-2011, 16:06
The X Factor 2011 celebrity duets could well take a strange twist, if some new reports today are to be believed. According to The Examiner, show bosses are hoping to pair up this year’s final three with last year’s top three singers!
It’d mean seeing Amelia Lily, Little Mix and Marcus Collins each singing alongside one of Matt Cardle, One Direction or Rebecca Ferguson.
The website claims that last year’s winner Matt Cardle has been paired with Marcus, Rebecca with Amelia and One Direction with Little Mix. Where all eyes will no doubt be on Perrie and Zayn
We’re not sure we like the sound of it… at all, but with bosses recycling One Direction and JLS yet again for the final, it does seem that they are struggling to sign stars up to the show.
The official X Factor 2011 celebrity duets will be confirmed later on in the week.
As previously reported, Coldplay, Michael Bublé and Leona Lewis will also perform on during the show’s final this weekend, which is being held at Wembley Arena for the first time.
Why dont they perform with their mentors instead Gary with Marcus, Tulisa with Little Mix and Amelia with Kelly
IRISH crooners Westlife have been added to the impressive bill of star guests for this weekend's final.
They will join Coldplay, Leona Lewis and Michael Buble for the showdown sing-off – along with JLS and One Direction.
The lads have agreed to the gig as part of a slew of "final" dates ahead of their planned break-up next year.
Bosses are also hoping to sign up Mariah Carey as well after Adele pulled out but a source said: "We haven't managed it yet. Watch this space."
There's no doubt it is going to be one of the TV events of the year.
A massive 16million-plus viewers are expected to tune in to this weekend's final, which is being staged at Wembley Arena in front of 10,000 screaming fans.
The Sun
tammyy2j
08-12-2011, 13:33
'X Factor' Amelia, Marcus, Little Mix 'to duet with mentors at final'
The X Factor finalists will duet with their mentors on this weekend's live final, it has been claimed.
Amelia Lily, Little Mix and Marcus Collins will reportedly take to the stage on Saturday with Kelly Rowland, Tulisa Contostavlos and Gary Barlow respectively.
According to The Mirror, Lily and Rowland will sing Tina Turner's 'River Deep, Mountain High', while Little Mix and Contostavlos will perform a medley of Alicia Keys's 'If I Ain't Got You' and 'Empire State Of Mind'.
Collins and Barlow are said to still be undecided on their duet track, but have been rehearsing a number of songs, including Take That's 'Never Forget' and 'Greatest Day'.
"It's going to be more pressured than ever," an insider said. "The acts will be singing in front of 10,000 people - and with their mentors.
"The judges will be nervous as well because the song could be the difference between winning and losing.
"And on top of that, Simon Cowell will be watching from LA. So the judges are almost auditioning for their places on next year's show as well."
Coldplay, Leona Lewis, Michael Bublé, JLS, One Direction and Westlife have been confirmed to perform on this year's finale, which is being held live at Wembley Arena.
The X Factor final starts on Saturday at 8pm on ITV1.
X Factor fans have been told they will not be able to vote by text for this weekend's final, which is expected to feature the finalists performing with their mentors
Text votes returned to the show only two months ago after an absence of several years.
But now show bosses have confirmed there will be no more of the 35p-a-time votes for the final, which is reported to see judges Kelly Rowland, Tulisa Contostavlos and Gary Barlow singing with their acts.
It's been suspended due to the shorter cut-off period for votes, which mean any delays on mobile networks could entail thousands of wasted messages.
Text voting was suspended in 2007 after a number of problems with phone votes during live TV shows. But it returned in October and has been in place since then, including last weekend's semi-final.
However a message on the X Factor website confirmed there will be no texts for the final, featuring Marcus Collins, Amelia Lily and girl group Little Mix.
X Factor bosses explained: "Because The X Factor final includes a vote 'freeze' and therefore a shorter vote period, it is not possible for text voting to be offered, as delays can be experienced within the mobile networks at busy times which could result in text votes not being received within the period the vote is open."
Voting has caused problems for the hit ITV1 talent show in the past.
During the 2005 X Factor final, 13.9% of votes cast by red button and text arrived too late to be included, although it did not affect the outcome of the show. A 2007 report by auditors Deloitte found "serious technical issues" with red button and text voting in a number of ITV shows.
This year's competition will end with performances by Coldplay, Leona Lewis, JLS and One Direction.
PA
megan999
08-12-2011, 17:02
'X Factor' Amelia, Marcus, Little Mix 'to duet with mentors at final'
The X Factor finalists will duet with their mentors on this weekend's live final, it has been claimed.
Brilliant, and tammyy2j thought of this idea first! :clap: Can't wait for the final now. :D And X Factor final is not on the same day as the Strictly Come Dancing final :thumbsup:
The X Factor 2011 judging panel - Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh - all want to return to the ITV reality show next year.
When asked about the 2012 series, all four claimed that they wanted to be back on the panel again.
Defending criticism that this year's judges hadn't matched previous series of the show, Walsh commented: "We're only as good as the talent that walks through the door. We all work really hard. We always do."
He added later: "It's all about this year at the moment. We know absolutely nothing [about 2012]."
Later, the judges also appeared unclear as to whether Simon Cowell would be making an appearance across the four-hour final this weekend.
"We know Simon watches the show every week, but I think he's concentrating on the US show more than this one at the moment," said Walsh. Barlow commented: "I don't think he is [coming]."
Rowland also claimed that Cowell wouldn't be shy about criticising the judges if their acts weren't up to scratch: "If Simon wants us to know something, trust us, he'll let us know."
The X Factor final kicks off on Saturday (December 10) at 8pm on ITV1. Marcus Collins, Amelia Lily and Little Mix are fighting it out for the chance to land a Syco record contract and a Christmas single.
Goldie Cheung will return for a performance on the X Factor final this weekend.
Cheung, who was in the original Top 16 acts for the live shows, will star in a group performance, according to The Sun.
The 49-year-old Tai Chi instructor will replace Frankie Cocozza as the final 16 unite for a medley of pop hits including Rihanna's 'We Found Love' and Lady GaGa's 'Edge of Glory'.
Cheung withdrew from The X Factor before the live shows, despite being picked to be part of Louis Walsh's final four acts at Judges' Houses. In an official statement, the singer claimed that she could not participate in the show any longer because she would miss her family too much.
The X Factor final kicks off on Saturday (December 10) at 8pm on ITV1. Marcus Collins, Amelia Lily and Little Mix are fighting it out for the chance to land a Syco record contract and a Christmas single.
megan999
09-12-2011, 17:17
The boss is back as Si has the final word
MUSIC mogul Simon Cowell is set to bring the X Factor back to the show - as he plans to make his presence felt in this year's final.
The talent show king - who is busy judging the US version in Los Angeles - is rumoured to be popping up at Wembley Arena live during Saturday's show.
Simon, 52 - who hit the roof earlier this year after the X Factor descended into meltdown as it lost more than two million viewers - is said to be ready to comment during or after the final.
Judge Louis Walsh told a newspaper today he would be delighted if Simon made a return to the panel in the next series.
He said: "I am going to be honest, without him there on the live shows it's not the same.
"It's like a big ship with no captain. He's got a great instinct and he tweaks everything."
It is not the first time Simon has used Skype during this year's show.
He summoned all the wannabes in November for an online chat - before telling them: "I want you to be divas".
Source: The Sun
---> X Factor is not the same without him
Details of the song choices for The X Factor final have emerged.
Marcus Collins will perform OutKast hit 'Hey Ya!' on a jumbo jet stage prop, while Little Mix will enter Wembley Arena on Harley-Davidson motorbikes and sing 'You Got The Love'.
The band will perform in front of a giant screen showing animated female soldiers - said to resemble Cheryl Cole - doing mentor Tulisa Contostavlos's famous arm salute.
Meanwhile, Amelia Lily will take on Christina Aguilera's 'Ain't No Other Man' and Mariah Carey's 'All I Want For Christmas Is You', after becoming unhappy with her initial festive song choice of Wizzard's 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day'.
Lily will sing with just a group of backing dancers, leading to claims that mentor Kelly Rowland, who is reported not to be fussed whether her act wins, has let her down by failing to secure more impressive props.
"Amelia looks at a distinct disadvantage for the final," a source told The Sun. "Marcus and Little Mix have gone all out and raided the production budget for their props.
"Kelly could have secured something extravagant for Amelia but she just wants her to go out there and sing. It's a high-risk strategy as what you're looking for is a memorable performance that will make people pick up the phone."
Speaking of his performance, Collins said: "The plane wasn't my idea but I'm thrilled with it."
Meanwhile, Little Mix star Perrie Edwards said: "We have lots of input in what we do, so we thought this would be a cool idea. Bombing around on the back of the motorbikes we're thinking 'yes, this is a good idea'."
It was previously reported that the X Factor finalists will duet with their mentors at the final.
Lily and Rowland will sing Tina Turner's 'River Deep, Mountain High', while Little Mix and Contostavlos will perform a medley of Alicia Keys' 'If I Ain't Got You' and 'Empire State Of Mind'. Collins and mentor Gary Barlow will sing 'She's Always a Woman' by Billy Joel.
X Factor judge Louis Walsh has admitted having a hair transplant, it has emerged.
According to the Mirror, the Irish music manager opted for the operation - which costs a reported £30,000 - after show boss Simon Cowell taunted him over his hair loss.
The procedure is said to have involved taking hair from the back of his head and implanting it in places where it was thinning.
Walsh, 59, described it as "maintenance".
He is quoted by the newspaper as saying: "It's not a wig or a syrup of figs or an Irish jig.
"It's just me with my own hair, feeling better.
"It's like going to the doctor and getting something done to your heart before it goes."
Millions are expected to tune into the X Factor final this weekend, but fans may not notice the results of the transplant immediately.
Walsh says it will take about a year before the transplanted hair comes through fully.
He reportedly decided to go public after stars including Wayne Rooney, actor James Nesbitt and Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner all confessed to having the treatment.
4 hours of x factor this week :(. I hope little mix wins though
megan999
10-12-2011, 17:12
4 hours of x factor this week :(. I hope little mix wins though
Yes, I agree, too long! When the adverts come on I get up otherwise I'd get a numb bum. I'm going to get mega square eyes what with watching both Strictly Come Dancing AND X Factor!! Go Little Mix :D
megan999
10-12-2011, 17:20
The X Factor final is too close to call, according to bookies.
Girl group Little Mix are narrowly ahead and and could make X Factor history if they become the first group to win the hit ITV1 talent show.
But bookies are reporting a flurry of bets on Marcus Collins, who could cash in on the popularity of his mentor, Gary Barlow, when they perform a duet tomorrow night.
William Hill cut the odds on the young Liverpudlian from 5/2 to 2/1 when it was confirmed that all the acts would duet with their mentors at Wembley Arena.
Spokesman Rupert Adams said: "The duet has played into Marcus's hands - he now has the momentum and it would be no great surprise if he goes on to win this."
The bookmakers put Little Mix at 5/4 to win, while comeback kid Amelia Lily is 5/2.
Even the show's host, Dermot O'Leary, admitted it is impossible to pick a winner.
He said: "It's my first year when we're going into the final and we don't really know who the favourite is."
One act will be kicked off the show tomorrow, leaving the final two to fight it out on Sunday, but all three acts have already recorded a version of the same song, widely expected to be a cover of Damian Rice's Cannonball, due to be released by the winner in time for Christmas.
source:UK MSN
The X Factor is to be investigated over allegations that unpaid interns have been employed to work on the show full-time.
HM Revenue & Customs confirmed that it has received information from careers advice service Graduate Fog suggesting that young people on work experience have been put to work in the styling department.
It has been alleged that four interns had been working as fashion assistants for the last three months, with more occasionally recruited for the live shows.
"We welcome HMRC's move to investigate The X Factor," Graduate Fog founder Tanya de Grunwald told The Guardian. "With record youth unemployment, the spread of this illegal practise is a big and emotive issue for young people. Unpaid labour is not the solution to youth unemployment, it is a big part of the problem."
Although there is no suggestion that Simon Cowell is aware of the alleged issue, de Grunwald declared: "If The X Factor is found to have broken the law, we would like him to issue a public apology, so that other big businesses will get the message loud and clear that it is not okay to take advantage of their young staff."
X Factor producers Talkback Thames said that they were unaware of work experience personnel assisting show stylist Laury Smith, though they clarified that "her interns are not X Factor interns".
A statement insisted: "Talkback Thames does not use free interns. We have a strict policy on all of our shows where we always pay people except when they are doing genuine, short-term work experience and are not actually performing any work or it's a formal school or college placement.
"Everyone else is paid. We were not aware that interns were being used by the stylist and we are looking into the matter."
The practice of employing unpaid interns is said to be rife within the media industry, and HM Revenue & Customs are planning to expose violations within production companies and the print media with unannounced inspections.
The X Factor final airs tonight (December 10) at 8pm on ITV1.
Marcus Collins to win!!!!
Amelia Lilly is out of the competition, Little Mix and Marcus Collins in final :)
Amelia Lily has become the first act to be voted out of this weekend's X Factor final.
Kelly Rowland's last remaining act finished in third place, leaving Little Mix and Marcus Collins to battle it out for the title in tomorrow night's episode.
Lily performed Christina Aguilera's 'Ain't No Other Man' and a duet of 'River Deep, Mountain High' with Rowland in tonight's Wembley Arena spectacular.
Speaking after the result, Lily told host Dermot O'Leary: "My ambition was to get to the final and I did it. This isn't the last of Amelia Lily."
The singer also thanked viewers who voted her back into the competition four weeks ago following Rowland's decision to eliminate her in the first live show.
The Destiny's Child judge proceeded to predict that Lily would have an "incredibly bright" future, adding: "She's the best vocalist here. I'm so proud of her and she's a star, an absolute star."
The X Factor final continues tomorrow (December 11) at 7.30pm on ITV1.
Very poor final thix year
thestud2k7
11-12-2011, 19:34
Very poor final thix year
very poor series full stop
bring back cowell
The winner of the X Factor 2011 is Little Mix, congratulations!!
thestud2k7
11-12-2011, 21:41
Congratulations to little mix
Chloe O'brien
12-12-2011, 11:28
Well done to Little Mix. They weren't my favourite act but I wasn't imressed with a lot of finialist this year. I think they got the votes because of Tulisa.
i managed to watch the x factor final in a bout 30 minutes! Thank God for Sky plus!
only tuned in to seee who won, not seen many episodes this year as i felt the whole series have been poor. I am glad for the girls though, they did sound much better than they did towards the start of the live shows.
tammyy2j
12-12-2011, 14:23
Frankie Cocozza was Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh's predicted X Factor winner at the Boot Camp stage of the competition.
On The Xtra Factor tonight, Olly Murs and Caroline Flack revealed the judges and hosts' golden envelope early guess on who would win the show. The prediction process and golden envelope reveal has become a tradition on the Xtra Factor finale.
No judge or presenter could pick the correct answer this year, because girl group Little Mix were formed after the Boot Camp stage of the show.
Barlow singled out Cocozza at Boot Camp as his favourite act, while Louis Walsh supported the teenager and Northern Irish singer Janet Devlin.
Kelly Rowland also backed Devlin for victory, while Tulisa Contostavlos supported boyband Nu Vibe.
Dermot O'Leary was another Devlin supporter, Caroline Flack tipped Craig Colton, while Olly Murs got the closest to a finalist, backing Misha B for the title.
Cocozza was kicked off the ITV1 talent show during the live shows after breaking a "golden rule" of the competition. It was reported that the Brighton singer bragged to production staff about taking cocaine.
Barlow defended his selection of Cocozza, who was booed by audiences during the live shows, claiming that the teenager had exciting star quality during the early stages.
tammyy2j
12-12-2011, 16:11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A-V-6xRtOk&feature=related
megan999
12-12-2011, 16:53
Well done to Little Mix! :clap: They broke the curse. Here's to a long and successful career for them :thumbsup:
megan999
12-12-2011, 17:16
Little chance of Xmas No1 for Little Mix
X FACTOR champs Little Mix face an uphill battle for the Christmas No1 - after Military Wives' single became the most pre-ordered music product of all time at Amazon.co.uk.
The charity offering has outstripped the previous record holder – Take That's Progress album – by a margin of three to one.
And while the quartet of Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Jesy Nelson are certain to top the charts this weekend with their cover of Damien Rice's Cannonball – it seems increasingly unlikely that they will hold on for the coveted festive top spot the following week.
The firm's Music And MP3 Manager Roger Greensmith said: "This is a tremendous achievement when you consider that Take That's album marked Robbie's return and was one of the most highly-anticipated music releases ever."
Profits from the track – masterminded by choirmaster Gareth Malone – will go to Royal British Legion and the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) charities.
The song's lyrics are taken from emotional letters the choir wrote to their husbands and boyfriends serving in the war zone.
Champs Little Mix are set to earn a staggering £8million from massive deals after winning the show.
Simon Cowell plans to make Tulisa Contostavols' girl band global superstars.
But their £150,000 record deal advance will be dwarfed by lucrative contracts with major brands.
Source: The Sun
They butchered Cannonball
megan999
14-12-2011, 17:15
X Factor’s Tulisa Contostavlos eyes Little Mix track
X FACTOR judge Tulisa Contostavlos revealed she wants to get back into the Mix with her triumphant girl group — on her forthcoming album.
The N-Dubz singer, 23, who performed with the foursome on Saturday's show, said she would love to do it again.
Tulisa sang a medley of Empire State Of Mind and If I Ain't Got You with Little Mix. She said: "There have been talks about us performing together again.
"When I release my album we might re-record the song we did together and put it on the album.
"I am here whenever they want me to be, they're my new best mates."
Jesy said: "She's like our big sister."
Meanwhile, some viewers have criticised Little Mix for using an autocue to sing winners' single Cannonball on Sunday.
During a close-up a screen briefly flashed up reading: "JADE: Stones taught me to fly, love it taught me to lie."
They are part of the lyrics to the Damien Rice song. PictureThisGuys tweeted: "Now it really is karaoke!"
MATT CARDLE was blown away by Tulisa's duet with Little Mix, but is "gutted" Marcus Collins lost out to the girl group.
Matt, who won last year's show against Rebecca Ferguson and One Direction, reckons Marcus didn't sing loudly enough in his duet with Gary Barlow.
He said: "Little Mix are lovely and deserving of their win but I'm absolutely gutted Marcus didn't win — he's the man!
"I hate to say it because I'm a massive Marcus fan but he was too quiet in his duet. It was a shame as he's amazing vocally."
WESTLIFE's X Factor performance was their last on telly Kian Egan has said. The ageing four-piece – which also includes Mark Feehily, Shane Filan and Nicky Byrne – sang their swansong What About Now on Sunday's final in front of former manager Louis Walsh.
Later Kian tweeted: "A great one to finish on. Love u all x #sad." The band, who have had 14 No1s in as many years, will limp out with a farewell tour next year.
Source: The Sun
---> they shouldn't of been allowed to use autocue :nono:
The X Factor could score a chart hat-trick this weekend with the potential top three singles all linked to the hit ITV1 talent show, according to the Official Charts Company.
Midweek sales figures show winners Little Mix are on course for the top of the charts only a week after their triumph.
The girlband's cover of Damien Rice's Cannonball is set for number one in the charts.
The original version of the song peaked at number nine this September after it was performed in an audition for the show by another contestant and is back in the top 20 again now.
Coldplay are on track to claim the number two spot with their song Paradise, which they performed on Sunday's X Factor final, if projected sales continue, and Leona Lewis, who won the show in 2006, is set to be at number three with her cover of Hurt.
Michael Buble's Christmas album is expected to take top spot on the album chart from the Amy Winehouse collection Lioness - Hidden Treasures.
PA
megan999
31-12-2011, 16:47
Olly Murs wants a pants 2012
OLLY Murs has many aims in 2012... No1 singles, big gigs and perhaps buying more turtle-neck jumpers.
But his biggest is launching his own range of undercrackers.
He said: "I would love to do an underwear range at some point and I'd model them myself, 100 per cent.
"I'm not sure if I could put David Beckham and Harry Judd to shame – you'll just have to wait and see."
And he added: "You would definitely get a bit of a complex – you just hope the room is warm."
Source: The Sun
tammyy2j
31-01-2012, 14:35
Frankie Cocozza ha claimed that The X Factor has ruined his life, telling other wannabe singers not to take part in the show.
Talking to the Daily Star Sunday, Frankie revealed he was glad to get away from the show and abuse from the public by appearing on Celebrity Big Brother this month.
He explained: “I don’t like the show and I don’t like what they did. I hate talking about it.
“It gave me a platform, which is fine. But the way they did it was horrible.
“I wish I hadn’t let them take control of me. I couldn’t understand how it turned out like that.”
And he added: “My advice to would-be singers is not to go on it.”
The teenager finished as runner up in the Channel 5 series of Celebrity Big Brother on Friday night.
Read more: http://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-x-factor/71559-frankie-cocozza-blasts-x-factor-saying-the-show-ruined-his-life.html#ixzz1l2wupX2Q
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