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tammyy2j
06-12-2010, 15:53
Simon Cowell is rumoured to be planning more X Factor spinoff shows for next year's series.
According to the Daily Star, the show's creator wants a new ITV2 series which provides behind-the-scenes footage of all the contestants.
The programme, which would air during the build-up to the Saturday night live shows, would be in addition to the long-running sister show The Xtra Factor.
"There is a huge interest in what the finalists get up to," said a source. "Simon knows he has the possibility of another ratings winner. It would give die-hard fans around four hours of viewing each Saturday night."
During the early series of X Factor, there were spinoff shows The Xtra Factor: The Aftermath and The Xtra Factor: Xcess All Areas, but both were pulled after series three.
Chris_2k11
06-12-2010, 15:57
Completely unnecessary, I think xtra factor is quite enough
tammyy2j
06-12-2010, 16:01
Completely unnecessary, I think xtra factor is quite enough
He needs to get rid of Konnie she is useless
He needs to get rid of Konnie she is useless
agreed.. bring back Holly.. she was fun to watch
Chloe O'brien
06-12-2010, 16:24
I think they should give the job to Mini Me Cher-L it's the closing thing she will have to the x factor.
He should get rid of Cheryl as a judge
Next year's series of The X Factor could go ahead without Dermot O'Leary or Simon Cowell, and with comedian James Corden as a new presenter, sources have suggested.
According to The Mail On Sunday, the Gavin & Stacey star is being lined up to front the programme after O'Leary suggested that he would step down to "look at other opportunities" should he fail to secure a hosting role on the US version of the show.
The paper adds that Corden - who has previously made appearances on The Xtra Factor and lent vocals to Cowell's World Cup track 'Shout' - has regularly been spotted at the show's Wembley studios since filming of the live rounds began there in October.
Meanwhile, friends of Cowell have claimed that the music mogul will quit his judging position in order to concentrate on the Stateside format, which - given Cheryl Cole's rumoured signing to the US show - would result in a dramatically different panel on the 2011 series of the UK programme.
"Simon is not coming back next year,"
Chloe O'brien
13-12-2010, 00:19
Having James Cordan as a host is a huge mistake. He gets right up ny nose. I hope Dannii is back next year.
thestud2k7
13-12-2010, 03:25
god please dont have cordan as the host anyone but him
Dermot has to be back he is great
I'd put Stacey as host of Xtra Factor is Holly wont come back
Yay stacey would be a great idea! :D
Robbie Williams is reportedly being lined up to replace Simon Cowell on The X Factor.
Producers are said to be looking for a new "top dog" to sit on the judging panel should Cowell decide to step down and focus entirely on the US version of the show, which launches later this year.
An insider told the Daily Star: "Robbie is a huge name so would naturally be a massive ratings hit. Not only that, he is also straight-talking and comical.
"We all understand that right now America is where Simon's focus has to be. There aren't many people that can fill his shoes, but Robbie just might be able to do it."
The singer is touring with Take That until July, meaning he could miss some auditions, but would be free for the Judges' Houses stage and the live shows. Bosses are also said to be considering his bandmate Gary Barlow for the role.
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The X Factor will hold auditions in Liverpool for the first time this year.
The decision was made after bosses were impressed by the acts who auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in the city last month, The Sun reports.
"Liverpool's talent was amazing," executive producer Richard Holloway said.
An insider added: "It would be great to find the next Beatles or Cilla Black."
Rebecca Ferguson, runner-up on last year's series, also hails from the city.
The paper claims that the changes are part of a bigger revamp for the show. The auditions process will apparently begin earlier in the spring - in the hope of keeping Simon Cowell on the judging panel.
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tammyy2j
04-02-2011, 19:08
This year's series of The X Factor will not hold auditions in Ireland, it has been revealed.
The Sun reports that try-outs for the upcoming run of the ITV reality show will take place in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Cardiff and - for the first time - Liverpool.
An X Factor spokesperson confirmed: "We are not going to Ireland this year."
Meanwhile, a source added: "There are only so many places we can go for auditions. We went to Dublin last year but we haven't been to Liverpool so we thought we should do it this year.
"Obviously this is a blow to the Irish contestants but it's only a short hop across the Irish Sea to Liverpool."
Simon Cowell and ITV are reportedly warring over the next UK series of The X Factor.
According to The Mail On Sunday, the 51-year-old music mogul is refusing to confirm whether he will return to the X Factor judging panel this year after ITV bosses rejected his suggestion to take the show off the air until 2012.
The publication claims that Cowell originally proposed an X Factor "gap year" so that he could concentrate on launching a greatly-anticipated US edition of the show, arguing that the break would revitalise the eighth UK series following the numerous controversies of the 2010 competition.
However, chiefs at the channel are allegedly refusing to sacrifice the highly profitable programme, having already factored advertising and phone-line income into its financial projections.
A source explained: "Simon wanted to give The X Factor a year off, but ITV were adamant it must be on because it is crucial to their finances. Not having X Factor would be devastating to ITV’s income but also its audience share.
"ITV needs to demonstrate that it is still a viable market player. The two shows that deliver audiences on the scale they need are both Simon Cowell’s – The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent.
"ITV needs Simon Cowell, even though they hate to admit it. The shows are built around him. Without Cowell they are just talent shows."
30-second advertising spots in the live X Factor final last year sold for £250,000, helping ITV rake in £12 million in revenue from the last weekend of the show alone. Cowell's compromise of having the show return in January 2012 is thought to have been turned down as it would skip the lucrative Christmas season.
It was reported this week that none of the show's judging panel have signed up for the next series, even though auditions begin in a matter of weeks.
Cowell's hesitance is also thought to be retaliation for ITV's decision to pass on a new Top Of The Pops-style format from his production company Syco.
An ITV spokesperson confirmed: "We have a great relationship with Simon Cowell but we haven’t commissioned any new shows with Syco and we’re not working on any plans at the moment."
They added: "We are excited about this year’s X Factor and full details of the show will be announced in due course."
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Simon Cowell will reportedly offer both Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue £1.25m deals to remain as judges on The X Factor.
The Sunday Mirror reports that Cowell believes that the pair are the "lynchpins" of the UK show and wants them to remain as he launches the talent competition in the US.
The Syco boss is apparently keen to ensure that the show doesn't struggle if Cheryl Cole also joins the US version. However, the report claims that they will both still be involved in the UK edition.
"There's no way they'll go off and forget about the UK show," a source said. "Simon and Cheryl will be *involved in some way during the UK series."
The new contracts, which each include an eight per cent pay rise on their £1.1m salary from 2010, are expected to be signed "within weeks" of filming the show's auditions in May.
Cowell recently insisted that he isn't quitting the UK series.
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tammyy2j
17-02-2011, 14:05
Georgie Thompson is reportedly being lined up to become the new host of The Xtra Factor.
The Sky Sports presenter, who is currently dating Declan Donnelly, will allegedly take over the role from Konnie Huq, who has fronted the ITV2 spinoff for one series.
Thompson is said to have narrowly missed out on the role last year, but has now been handed the job by Cowell because viewers didn't warm to Huq's presenting style, the News of the World reports.
A source said: "The Xtra Factor job would be great for Georgie. She'll be fantastic."
Her boyfriend Donnelly has apparently formed a close bond with Cowell due to his work on Britain's Got Talent.
FLAMBOYANT Boy George wants a spot on The X Factor's judging panel - but only if he gets a huge clothing budget.
The 80s singer has said that his experience and personality would make a great addition to the ITV1 hit.
But he warned that the show's other mentors might not be able to handle him or his diva demands.
The 49-year-old, real name George O'Dowd, said in a TV interview: "There was a rumour last year about me doing X Factor but I don't know if they would want me.
"I would be great, but I'm not sure if they could handle me."
The Karma Chameleon singer added: "I'd do it, but it depends how much they would pay me and if I could have Cheryl [Cole's] wardrobe budget."
The Culture Club star, who was released from jail in 2009 after serving four months of a 15 month sentence for assaulting and falsely imprisoning a male escort, said he would shake the show up.
"The problem with The X Factor is that you have great people on there, but they are sometimes given the wrong songs.
"Sometimes it can be quite cruel but you have to remember, it's a game show."
The show's boss Simon Cowell has yet to confirm this year's line-up sparking rumours that there could be some new faces when it returns in the summer.
Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole have reportedly quit the UK 'X Factor'.
The pair - who are joined on the ITV1 show's judging panel by Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue - have decided to leave their roles to concentrate on the launch of the US version of the talent competition, leaving 'X Factor' bosses terrified it will spell trouble for the new series, with auditions starting in just two weeks.
An insider explained: "The success of the American show means everything to Simon. He is financially and emotionally invested in it and is going up against his biggest rival, Simon Fuller, who runs 'American Idol'.
"He seriously considered commuting between the States and London. Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli do 'Strictly Come Dancing' and its American equivalent at the same time. But all they have to do is watch and judge dancers.
"Simon would have to produce two big shows at the same time and he and Cheryl would have to mentor and judge acts in both countries. It would be just too much for them and it wouldn't work."
Producers are now said to be considering an entire "shake-up" of the judging panel with Louis Walsh facing being axed from the show altogether, with Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, Take That's Robbie Williams and singer Adele all believed to be in the running for a role on the UK show.
The source added to the News of the World newspaper: "There will be a massive shake-up. Simon is a huge, huge loss. He gives the judging panel such authority and there are big fears that many will switch off without him. And two million extra viewers tuned in when Cheryl joined the panel. To lose her as well is a nightmare.
"Dannii looks the most likely to survive. Louis' position is in danger - but no one has been booted off yet. With Simon and Cheryl not there the whole thing could feel very flat."
The first round of 'X Factor' auditions begins on March 6 in front of a panel of show producers at London's O2 Arena.
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tammyy2j
20-02-2011, 18:53
I'd say Simon and Cheryl dont do a lot of mentoring anyways
X Factor producers are in talks with Facebook over new voting methods for the TV show, say reports.
According to The Sun, Simon Cowell wants viewers to be able to select their favourite acts via the social-networking site through a credit system.
UK fans will apparently be allowed to buy credits on the site and use them to vote for their preferred singers. Meanwhile, US viewers will vote either through an app or by 'liking' the acts.
"For Simon it makes voting easier for millions of fans," said a source. "And for Facebook, it encourages millions more to join and get involved in the interactive aspect of the show."
ITV and Fox are apparently resolving security issues ahead of a possible rollout for when the US and UK series launch in the autumn.
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X FACTOR plans were in turmoil last night after bosses realised their London auditions before judges will clash with the Royal Wedding.
Thousands of hopefuls are set to descend on the O2 Arena for three days in April - including the 29th.
The Royal Family will be just five miles away at Prince William's do. Airspace will be shut, stopping the show chopper flying, and staff walkie talkies won't work in an anti-terror move.
Producers face tearing up their plans as Simon Cowell makes his final choice for judges. A security source said: "They've a massive headache."
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Naomi Campbell is being lined up to replace Cheryl Cole on 'The X Factor'.
The 40-year-old supermodel is reportedly in the running to fill the shoes of the 'Promise This' singer - who is widely believed to be quitting the ITV1 show in favour of a position on the US 'X Factor' later in the year - for the upcoming series alongside current judges Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue.
ITV bosses are now also looking for a worldwide male star to replace Simon Cowell on the show's judging panel amid concerns the departure of the 51-year-old music mogul could be a ratings catastrophe.
An insider told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "'X Factor' chiefs are also looking for a male star with a global reach on the same scale as Naomi to help shore up the panel, amid fears the departure of Simon and Cheryl will send ratings into freefall.
"Naomi is seen as being of the calibre of celebrity needed to inject new glamour and maintain peak ratings."
Despite critics believing Naomi has a lack of musical authority to warrant a lucrative place on the judging panel, the British beauty has previously spoken out about her love for the show and boss Simon Cowell.
She recently said: "Simon is an institution. I love him. I watch 'The X Factor' every week and it drives my boyfriend insane. I'm torn about who I want to win."
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Does she know anything about music? :searchme:
Lily Allen has held talks about joining the X Factor judging panel, according to a report.
The Sun claims that the 'Not Fair' singer has received Simon Cowell's backing to join the show, which it is claimed he will not appear on due to commitments over the upcoming American competition.
"Lily was flattered to get Simon's call," a source told the paper. "It's a big job and an honour to be asked. But she's not convinced.
"She has tried to take a step back from the limelight over the last six months and doesn't want to be thrust right back into the madness of the showbiz pantomime that comes with the show."
They added: "She doesn't need the money or the hassle at this stage in her life. Maybe in a few years' time when circumstances change she will be more receptive."
Allen has been a regular critic of the reality show, previously branding it "scripted" and once ruled herself out of appearing on it.
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Cheryl Cole will return as a judge on the UK version of X Factor after landing a new deal, according to a report.
The Daily Mirror claims that Simon Cowell arranged a secret big-money contract for the Girls Aloud star after failing to secure her a role on the US version of the reality show.
"Cheryl is thrilled about the new deal. She thought her days on the UK X Factor were behind her but the money is too good to refuse," a source told the paper. "This is Simon's way of making it up to Cheryl for not landing her the US X Factor gig.
"She was convinced Simon had pulled all the strings to get her on the judging panel but it's been a disaster. Now Cheryl will make twice the money she was on last year."
The insider continued: "Simon has told her he's going to look after her and he has a lot of surprises in store for this year's show. He's going to shake things up dramatically and make some big changes. He wants the new format to be much edgier and Cheryl will play a major role in that.
"She's going to be returning with a bang and with Simon no longer appearing on the show he's banking on Cheryl to stir things up."
It had been claimed that network bosses were hesitant about signing Cole over concerns that she is not famous enough in the US and that her accent would cause problems.
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tammyy2j
04-03-2011, 14:13
^ Oh no :(
Saying that is Lily Allen joins also as a judge should be fun to watch them :p
Lily Allen has reportedly been offered £550,000 to become a judge on The X Factor.
The singer, who was linked to the role earlier this week, is said to be the producers' number one choice to replace Simon Cowell when he launches the singing competition in the US.
Bosses have been wooing the 'Not Fair' star for six months and offered her the six-figure deal just before Christmas, the Daily Star Sunday reports. She has also been told that she can miss half the show's auditions to match her schedule.
A source said: "Both Syco (Cowell's company) and ITV are massive Lily Allen fans and the amount of money they're offering her makes it clear they think she will be the biggest draw on the show.
"She's known to have strong opinions and has huge credibility. There was a fear her hectic schedule may interfere with filming, so they've offered to divide the auditions between the judges."
Meanwhile, Louis Walsh is said to be considering a £450,000 offer to return to the panel and Dannii Minogue is "highly likely" to be offered a new deal.
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tammyy2j
07-03-2011, 14:18
Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue have reportedly been told that they will have to formally apply for their roles on the X Factor judging panel.
According to The Mirror, the duo are "embarrassed and frustrated" after discovering that they have to go through an interview to secure their positions on the UK show.
"Simon [Cowell] wants them both back on the panel because he loves the chemistry the pair has developed," an insider told the paper. "The fact he has ordered them to reaudition and screen-test for their jobs is something of a formality - both are assured of the position.
"However, it is still pretty galling and to have to go through the motions of explaining why they would be good for the role, and what they could bring to the position, is extremely frustrating."
The source continued: "But Simon is determined to avoid complacency this series and wants all the judges to be at the top of their game. They are two of the most sought-after jobs in the industry so it's only fair they apply for their places just like anybody else.
"During the application process, the duo will answer questions about mistakes they made in previous shows and in what ways they would approach mentoring in 2011 - things to help freshen up this series, making it bigger and better than ever. Dannii especially is pretty embarrassed about the whole charade."
With continued uncertainty as to Cowell and Cheryl Cole's positions on both the UK and US versions of the show, recent reports have suggested that Lily Allen has been approached to join the ITV1 competition.
"Simon has a lot of names in the frame but is waiting until the last moment to announce them," the source added.
X FACTOR bosses launched a probe amid fears GARY GLITTER yesterday joined queuing wannabes - and got an audition.
The loathed pop paedo was said to have mingled with thousands who flocked to London's O2 arena.
Dozens standing near a man sporting a Glitter-like goatee swore it was him.
Horrified Jay Brown, 37, said: "We recognised who it was immediately, despite his hat and glasses.
"I Googled pictures of him on my Blackberry phone - and saw a couple of moles on his cheekbone, and a line of scarring on the right side of his face.
"When I tried to take his picture he kept turning away."
He told how the man queued for eight hours - swearing about the cold and singing: "Why are we effing waiting?"
Jay said: "I also recognised the gravelly voice."
A pal said he too was convinced. The man, clutching a hessian bag containing what onlookers assumed were props, was last seen going into the audition arena at around 1.10pm.
A source on the ITV talent show said: "Production staff were being questioned and tapes looked at."
Glitter, 66 - convicted of a string of child sex crimes - has used aliases such as Paul Russell, Paul Raven and Horace Hydrogen. His real name is Paul Gadd.
Last night an X Factor spokesman said they had investigated - and believed it was not him.
:eek:
Robbie Williams has reportedly turned down a £2 million offer to join the X Factor.
Star magazine claims that the Take That singer has asked for a bigger deal to replace Simon Cowell on the judging panel.
"With Simon leaving to judge the US show, he's convinced Robbie would be the perfect successor. Rob's likeable, opinionated and funny," a source said. "But money has been a stumbling block. He wants more of an incentive to put himself out there on live TV every week."
Meanwhile, Williams is to be worried about the affect the work could have on his marriage.
"Ayda loves the limelight, and there are rumours she's in talks for the next series of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills. But Rob prefers the idea of a quiet life," the source added. "If he had his way, he'd move to a desert island and live like a recluse.
"He also wants a baby in the near future, and that's going to be tricky enough to fit in with the upcoming Take That tour as it is."
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ITV bosses are considering postponing 'The X Factor' until January 2012.
Show chief Simon Cowell is expected to miss this year's competition as the live stages, which take place in the autumn, will run at the same time as the finals in the new US version of the show, and with him expected to be joined on the Stateside panel by current UK judge Cheryl Cole, bosses are determined to do whatever they can to keep the pair involved in the series.
However, changing the transmission period could cause havoc for the entire network.
A source said: "ITV is looking at a range of options to keep Cheryl and Simon. But changing dates would play havoc with ITV's schedule and the auditions have already begun."
Despite being an early favourite to land the judging role, it has recently been claimed that Cheryl will be sidelined in favour of a major US star such as Mariah Carey or Nicole Scherzinger, but insiders insist that is not the case.
One source told the News of the World newspaper: "Simon's never been afraid of putting a Brit on the panel. He did it with Piers Morgan on 'America's Got Talent' and now he's one of the biggest names in the States.
"Cheryl will be just as successful. The Yanks are going to love her!"
The Parachute' hitmaker is said to be staying with 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest - who is dating Julianne Hough, the sister of Cheryl's rumoured boyfriend Derek Hough - to prepare for the US 'X Factor'.
An insider said: "Who better to go to for tips on being a judge than Ryan? He's helped make 'American Idol' a huge, huge show."
Meanwhile, Welsh presenter Steve Jones has revealed he is still in the running to present the US talent contest.
He said: "I don't know if I'll get it, but I'm a serious contender.
"I've known Simon Cowell for quite some time. He likes me; we connect."
His comments come days after current UK host Dermot O'Leary claimed he had missed out on the job, but had been the only Brit to make the shortlist.
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Konnie Huq will not return as host for The Xtra Factor this year, it has been confirmed.
The former Blue Peter presenter, who expected to return to the show, has been reportedly axed by ITV bosses, the Daily Mail understands.
The star's manager said: "Konnie Huq will not be doing Xtra Factor this year. She is going to be doing a big TV show on Discovery for America and Asia, the dates for which also clashed with Xtra Factor."
Meanwhile, Huq confessed: "I loved doing Xtra Factor. It was so exciting. But I also cannot wait to start filming my new show for Discovery in China."
An ITV spokesperson stated: "We thank Konnie for her contribution to The Xtra Factor and wish her all the very best for the future."
Matt Edmondson, Laura Hamilton, Jeff Brazier, Georgie Thompson and Stacey Solomon have all been linked to the now-vacant position.
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tammyy2j
22-03-2011, 14:06
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1367741/Konnie-Huq-axed-years-Xtra-Factor.html
Great news she was awful
tammyy2j
01-04-2011, 11:02
Lionel Richie has been linked to a role on the UK version of The X Factor.
According to a report in The Sun, the 'Hello' star has joined a list of possible new judges - should Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole decide not to return to the panel.
Cowell's position has remained unclear since it was confirmed that he would launch the competition in America later this year - running at the same time as the ITV1 competition. Meanwhile, Cole is still waiting to find out if she will appear on the US edition.
"It has reached crunch time as we need to start announcing the UK judges," a source told the paper.
Richie is the latest name said to be under consideration to replace Cowell. Lily Allen and Gary Barlow have both been tipped to appear, while Robbie Williams reportedly turned down a £2 million offer to join the show.
Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh are said to be awaiting contracts after apparently being told that they would have to apply for their positions again.
Cowell has reportedly returned to the UK and is said to be holding meetings with ITV bosses today.
X Factor bosses are planning to axe Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh from the show, a report has claimed.
The pair, who had previously been told that they would need to reapply for their jobs, will allegedly get the boot to make way for a brand new judging panel.
According to the News of the World, Cheryl Cole will not judge the singing competition this year, nor will Simon Cowell - despite recent reports suggesting otherwise.
Lily Allen, Sharon Osbourne, Michael Buble, Lionel Richie and Ronan Keating are all said to be in the running to join the programme, while the likes of Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow will serve as guest judges. However, ITV execs are reportedly worried about the producers making such radical changes.
"If Simon and the other show bosses get their way this will be the most dramatic shake-up in X Factor history," a source said. "The producers are very excited by the idea of the show being entirely fresh.
"There is a view that Louis and Dannii are a bit tired and have offered all they can, especially Louis. But they'll be shocked to hear they may not be wanted. ITV is already taking a massive gamble by going ahead without Simon or Cheryl.
"Dispensing of Dannii and Louis would be madness.Viewers love Dannii especially. Simon has never understood how popular she is. It's important she is there, and for viewers to have a sense of familiarity."
Cowell will apparently make occasional appearances on the show, both via satellite and in person, and will be on the panel for the final. Dermot O'Leary will return as host.
Getting fed up with all those reports of who allegedly will be or won't be in this show :angry:
Me too Perdy... I think they should just get me, Katy, Monnie and Alan (he can be the Simon ) and we would sort it all out (keeping all the hotties for me)
moonstorm
04-04-2011, 08:27
I completely agree Shiv but can I at least have a couple of hotties?? You can be Alan's favourite and sit next to him but then I have to get the better wardrode (you know the one that hides tummys and bums hahahaha).
Auditions for the UK version of The X Factor have apparently been 'postponed indefinitely', despite try-outs being due to start in two weeks time.
According to the Daily Star, ITV have been trying to come to an agreement with Simon Cowell whereby he will still participate on the programme, even though he is currently concentrating on launching a new US version of the talent show.
The newspaper hints that ITV are concerned Simon's absence will affect ratings and are therefore doing all they can to ensure his presence on the UK version.
Word is, auditions for the UK show were due to start on April 26 but have now been put back until May or June, with the eighth series not set to air until January 2012.
Meanwhile, judges Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh are apparently set to return to the panel, while Cheryl Cole's presence is still not known following rumours she is to be a judge on the US version.
According to numerous reports, Robbie Williams and Noel Gallagher have both turned down offers to be on the UK judging panel, while Gary Barlow and Lily Allen are thought to still be in the running.
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Chloe O'brien
12-04-2011, 19:38
You know what if Simon and Cheryl are not sure if they're returning fudge them. Bring back Dannii and put Robbie or Gary and Nicole in their place. I'm sick of all this time wasting either their doing it or not.
moonstorm
12-04-2011, 20:14
Ah but Chloe then it wouldn't stay in the news!!
Ah but Chloe then it wouldn't stay in the news!!
Very true!!!! :)
Chloe O'brien
13-04-2011, 12:34
Good then it can be dumped and we can get some quality drama on for a change.
Simon should just hire from Soapboards we all here would be ace judges
Chloe O'brien
14-04-2011, 14:51
I know we'd be fab as judges and mentors.
tammyy2j
14-04-2011, 15:33
I love to co-host with Dermot or just be near him :wub:
tammyy2j
15-04-2011, 11:05
The Saturdays star Frankie Sandford has reportedly held talks with X Factor bosses about joining the show.
According to The Sun, producers are said to have been impressed by the singer's looks and her willingness to give opinions and believe that she could be the right choice to replace Cheryl Cole - whose future on the show remains unconfirmed.
Cole is still waiting to find out if Simon Cowell has convinced Fox network executives if she is the right person to judge the upcoming US version of the show.
"Frankie has all the right ingredients for an X Factor judge," a source told the paper. "She looks great, she can hold her own and she's been there. The Saturdays have had to work hard so she knows what the wannabes are going through."
The insider added: "Just like Cheryl, she is young and glamorous and someone the contestants can relate to."
The 22-year-old - who previously went out with McFly star Dougie Poynter - is currently dating footballer Wayne Bridge.
Former Spice Girl Mel B recently appeared to let slip that she was in the running to land a role on the ITV1 show. However, the paper claims that although bosses are "very interested", Mel B was initially being considered for the Australian version's judging panel.
"She is certainly gobby which is what Simon Cowell loves," the source added.
Sandford recently hit back at claims that is trying to become the 'next' Cole and told fans that she is "more than happy" being herself.
OZZY Osbourne is set to replace Cheryl Cole as a judge on The X Factor, The Sun can reveal. :eek: :cartman:
Producers are in serious talks to get the 62-year-old rock wildman on the panel - as it emerged that Cheryl is almost certain to get the judging job on the US version.
Ozzy's wife Sharon, 58, starred as a panellist for four series. A set source said: "Ozzy would be a controversial choice but he can really bring something different to the show. Sharon was a big hit and we think Ozzy can do well too." It would be a bold move for producers, as the former Black Sabbath star has previously criticised the show.
He said: "It's about killing music to make light entertainment. It should be about music and talent but it's not."
Sharon left in 2007 after four series and a string of rows with fellow judge Dannii Minogue.
Meanwhile Cheryl, 27, has been told by Fox TV executives preparing to launch X Factor in the States that they ARE prepared to take a chance with an unknown.
It comes after huge pressure from show guru Simon Cowell, who insisted the Girls Aloud singer be given a lead role. Bosses are set to give her a trial run and will monitor public reaction to the Geordie.
The source added: "Producers this side of the pond aren't happy she has gone but this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Bosses in the US are nervous but it looks as though Simon has twisted their arms."
An X Factor spokesman declined to comment.
The Sun
tammyy2j
18-04-2011, 16:48
Simon Cowell will not appear on a weekly basis on The X Factor, ITV chief Peter Fincham has confirmed.
Following a string of tabloid reports claiming that Cowell was quitting the UK show, Fincham - ITV's director of television - said that the media mogul's role "will not be as great as previous years".
"We have been in constant negotiations with Simon about ways in which we can move things forward and help The X Factor evolve," Fincham said in a statement.
"We have been aware that his on-screen *involvement in this series will not be as great as *previous years for months now. It is something that we are *completely *comfortable with.
"We are talking to him about ways he can have an on-screen presence later in the show. He will not be a weekly judge, but he will be an enormous presence backstage as always."
However, Fincham insisted: "Some of the speculation about us pleading with Simon to be a judge makes me smile. I constantly hear we are in crisis but in reality we have an amazingly *constructive relationship with Simon and are very much reading from the same page."
tammyy2j
19-04-2011, 17:08
Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh is reportedly close to signing a deal to host 'The Xtra Factor'.
According to the Sunday Mirror, the 29-year-old singer is currently in negotiations after being recommended by Cheryl Cole.
A source said: "Kimberley is the girl 'X Factor' bosses want for the job."
"She has all the right ingredients - she looks great, she's feisty, can hold her own and, most importantly, has been a success in the music industry."
"Cheryl gave producers a glowing reference telling them she would be brilliant for the show."
"Kimberley is the frontrunner and is in final talks. It is virtually a done-deal."
It was recently announced that former presenter Konnie Huq would not be returning to 'The Xtra Factor' this year.
Gary Barlow has reportedly entered "advanced talks" to replace Simon Cowell on The X Factor.
It was confirmed last week that the music mogul will not appear as a weekly judge on the next UK series of the show. Cowell will continue to play a role on the programme, but will focus on the judging panel for the US version.
Barlow was previously linked to the show, with reports at the time claiming that he was just "days away" from signing up.
According to the Daily Mail, a show insider has now confirmed that the Take That star is "our favourite for the job".
"We are in discussions and we should have something to announce in the next couple of weeks," the insider told the paper. "What Gary and Simon both have is an innate understanding of the music industry and what you need to succeed - that determination. Gary would be a great judge."
It is claimed that ITV bosses are now rescheduling auditions for May, to work alongside Take That's upcoming 'Progress Live' tour.
Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh are both expected to sign new contracts for the show, while reports say that Cheryl Cole will officially quit if she is confirmed for the US judging panel.
An X Factor spokesperson said: "We will announce the new X Factor judges in due course and everything is speculation at this stage."
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Barlow told Digital Spy that the latest claims are nothing more than "more speculative stories".
DS
Mel B has spoken of her excitement at joining the Australian version of The X Factor.
Earlier today, it was confirmed that the former Spice Girl will join the judging panel alongside Ronan Keating and Guy Sebastian.
"I'm thrilled to be a part of The X Factor Australia," she told The Morning Show. "I love Australia and can't wait to see all the amazing talent the country has to offer.
"As a performer, you have to put your heart and soul into it. I guess that's what I'm going to be looking for - somebody who just really wants it."
She added: "I like to focus on the positive and not the negative. I'm sure there's going to be some crazy people out there that I'm going to meet. It's going to be fun and very interesting!"
Meanwhile, the age limit for the second series of the competition has been lowered to allow singers aged 14 to enter.
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tammyy2j
27-04-2011, 16:50
Dermot O'Leary has claimed that The X Factor will be a "different show" without Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole.
It has been confirmed that Cowell will not appear as a weekly judge on the eighth series of the ITV competition, while Cole is tipped to join the music mogul on the judging panel for the US version.
"We will miss them. We will have to up our game now. It will be a different show," the presenter told The Mirror. "Whoever they bring in, no one can replicate Simon. There will only ever be one real Mr Nasty. He is a force of nature, he's our boss.
"It's disconcerting because I signed up to host the show this year not knowing who the new judges would be so it will be a challenge not having Simon there week in, week out. Whenever I have a problem or a question, I go to him. Now I'll have to figure it out for myself. We all have to work a little bit harder."
O'Leary continued: "I signed early but you have faith in the show - it's the biggest in the country. I'd be the biggest idiot not to do it. It feels like home."
However, the 37-year-old admitted that he expects Cowell to remain in contact throughout the next series.
"Simon is so unpredictable. He is so dedicated to the show that I'm sure he'll turn up in some way and surprise us," he said. "I'll always have my phone on me. I have no doubt he'll be ringing."
On Cole's rumoured exit, he added: "I'm so happy for Cheryl doing the US X Factor. She will be great but we're going to miss her here."
Alesha Dixon is reportedly in talks to join The X Factor.
The singer, who currently stars on rival show Strictly Come Dancing, has allegedly met with ITV bosses to discuss joining the judging panel.
It is thought that Dixon would replace Cheryl Cole, who is widely expected to be a judge on the US version when it launches this autumn. Producers have apparently struggled to find someone to match Cole's star quality.
"Cheryl leaves a massive void on the panel and there's a serious hunt going on right now," a source told the News of the World.
"They're worried that without Simon on the panel either they need to find someone with a strong voice and personality who can blossom into a star. The obvious advantage of Alesha is that she's young, sexy and confident and already has experience on a judging panel.
"But that's also a downside because they like the idea of finding someone fresh. Nothing has been decided yet but it's close to panic stations because auditions are starting soon."
Meanwhile, Gary Barlow is said to be in "advanced talks" to replace Simon Cowell, who will no longer appear as a weekly judge as he concentrates on the show's US launch.
"Gary and Alesha get on brilliantly and they could really be a winning combo," the source added.
Lily Allen and The Saturdays star Frankie Sandford have also been linked to the role.
DS
Chloe O'brien
02-05-2011, 22:54
NO! NO! Anyone but Alesha.
Gary Barlow has reportedly signed a deal to become a new judge on The X Factor.
The Take That star, who was rumoured to have been in "advanced talks" to join the show, will replace Simon Cowell.
It was recently confirmed that Cowell will not appear as a weekly judge on this year's show as he launches the singing competition in America.
Louis Walsh has also finalised his deal to return to the UK version for his seventh year, while Dannii Minogue has been invited back but has yet to sign her contract, The Sun reports.
A source told the paper: "Louis has been told he's back - and Gary is now a definite.
"Gary knows the business inside and out. If anyone could replace Simon, it's him."
Meanwhile, Cheryl Cole is also expected to leave the UK version after it was announced that she will join Cowell on The X Factor USA.
Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland has apparently been approached to replace her. Alesha Dixon and Lily Allen have also been tipped for the role.
DS
Simon Cowell is on the verge of signing Strictly Come *Dancing judge Alesha Dixon to replace Cheryl Cole on his X Factor panel, the *Sunday Mirror can reveal.
Luring the singer from the BBC1 dance show would be a sensational coup for ITV1.
Alesha, 32, met the show’s producers Talkback Thames on Wednesday after weeks of talks, and is said to be “thrilled” at the idea of joining TV’s biggest *talent show.
Cowell has been agonising over the best replacement for Cole, who has been confirmed as a judge on the US version of the show.
He has been changing his mind on an almost daily basis about who he wants as his four judges.
The men will be Take That singer Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh. But the women have proved to be a more difficult choice.
A source said: “He has spent weeks handpicking the right people – he’s a perfectionist who changes his mind by the hour.
“There have been heated *debates, and disagreements almost every day between Cowell, ITV and senior executives over who they need to sign up to give it some stardust.”
Cowell has his heart set on Alesha to complete the panel – believing her gutsy image will be a hit with fans.
And he reckons her experience as a solo artist and singer/rapper with urban outfit Mis-Teeq will give her the clout to critique upcoming talent.
Alesha is also close friends with Gary Barlow, who helped write her album and has been heavily backing her as a natural for the show.
Dannii is likely to be back on the panel, but still in the frame are Girls Aloud’s Sarah Harding, 29, N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos, 22, and Smile singer Lily Allen, 26.
A source said: “The dynamics on the panel are important and Alesha gets on really well with Gary Barlow
“Alesha is ecstatic. She never thought in a million years that she would be asked.
“But talks have been on for weeks and have been going well. She has had meeting with *producers and realises it’s her dream job – an offer she can’t refuse. She’d be sad to turn her back on Strictly, but X Factor is in a completely *different league.”
The BBC are bound to be furious at the thought of losing Alesha to their bitter rivals.
Alesha – who was controversially brought in to replace 67-year-old Arlene Phillips on *Strictly in 2009 – recently said: “X Factor is an incredible show. It would be a fantastic platform for me as an artist and I’d love it.”
But Cowell – who ITV bosses had feared was throwing all of his energy into the US show – wants to be certain about his choice before Alesha puts pen to paper.
And Cowell still needs to find a *replacement for ex-Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq on ITV2’s Xtra Factor.
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The dates and venues have reportedly been unveiled for the live auditions of this year's X Factor.
According to TellyMix, the first live audition will take place at Manchester's EventCity on May 18, meaning that the full judging lineup must be confirmed by this date.
As well as further dates in Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Cardiff and London, the X Factor live auditions will apparently also take place in Liverpool for the first time.
Members of the public can apply for tickets for the X Factor live auditions via ApplauseStore.
The closing date for video applications for this year's show is Tuesday, May 17 at 5pm.
The full reported dates are as follows:
May 18 - Manchester, EventCity
May 19 - Manchester, EventCity
June 1 - Birmingham, NEC
June 2 - Birmingham, NEC
June 6 - Glasgow, SEC
June 13 - Liverpool, Echo Arena
June 14 - Liverpool, Echo Arena
June 29 - Cardiff, CIA
July 6 - London, O2 Arena
July 7 - London, O2 Arena
July 8 - London, O2 Arena
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tammyy2j
15-05-2011, 21:11
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.
thestud2k7
16-05-2011, 00:04
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 be shocked if louis didnt return in my opinion louis needs to be the head judge on the new series
X FACTOR is facing a crisis and mass desertion by furious fans after changing its THREE most popular judges.
Dannii Minogue, 39, is out and ex-Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland, 30, is lined up to replace her.
Simon Cowell, 51, and Cheryl Cole, 27, are also off just weeks before the ITV1 talent hit starts auditions for a new series.
Dannii was livid at being ditched and rushed out a face-saving statement on Saturday claiming she decided to leave because of a diary clash.
But last night an insider on Simon Cowell's show said: "She was axed, pure and simple.
"Simon is a huge admirer of Dannii and loved working with her but the fact is he wanted new people this year."
Singer Tulisa, 22, from group N-Dubz, is also in contract negotiations and is expected to sign a deal this week.
She had been seen as Danni's replacement, but insiders say she is more natural for Cheryl Cole's role.
But fans reacted with fury - and vowed to boycott the ITV1 hit over the changes.
Fan Jcallaghan86 wrote on a web forum: "Well I'm not watching now." Orla added on Twitter: "X Factor will be awful this year - No Cheryl, no Simon and no Dannii!?"
Viewers already knew Simon and fellow judge Cheryl were both leaving this year's UK series to be on the US version.
And Simon, also the show's producer, decided to use the opportunity for an overhaul of the whole show.
Dannii's departure after four years leaves Louis Walsh, 58, as the sole survivor from previous seasons of the talent juggernaut - and he is stunned at the move.
The Irish pop manager said: "I'm shocked. I genuinely thought she was coming back. I thought they'd done a deal, I really did.
"It's a big show and an amazing opportunity. I'm sad for Dannii that it didn't work out."
ITV bosses are now praying that viewers will accept three new faces in the series due to start in autumn.
Take That's Gary Barlow, 40, is taking Simon's place, while American Kelly - now a solo R'n'B star - is in advanced talks for Dannii's spot.
The show source added of Dannii's dumping: "It's true that during discussions there was an issue with dates as she was supposed to filming in Australia when we were due to record.
"But if we wanted her on the show we would have been able to work round it.
"We have already changed the auditions for another judge (Gary Barlow) so he can fulfil his tour dates. It's our show - we can do what we like.
"Simon has been telling producers he wants Kelly Rowland and Tulisa from N-Dubz and the simple fact is there wasn't room for everyone.
"Something had to give - and that something was Dannii."
Bosses gave the new mum the news just days before filming on auditions for the new series was due to start next week.
It has since been delayed until the start of June.
And Dannii has privately told pals she is furious at being strung along by bosses during weeks of negotiations.
One friend said: "She's angry that she was told to keep dates free and that they kept talking to her about it as though she was coming back.
"They left things too long so she faced having to make some very difficult decisions." The pal added: "Ultimately she was the one that called an end to the talks - but the writing was on the wall." Fans vowed to BOYCOTT the eighth series of the show.
Laura Garside wrote on a website: "Can't believe that Danni Minogue has been replaced on the X Factor. Danni was the best judge."
Dani Penrose added: "I wanna apply for audition tickets but hearing Tulisa may be a judge is putting me off." Lai Wah Tsang said: "Oh God, you can tell their desperate when they replace Dannii with Chav City."
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_factor/3582114/X-Factor-crisis-as-Dannii-Minogue-axed.html#ixzz1MUJR6Zy7
Chloe O'brien
16-05-2011, 15:17
I can live without Cheryl on the show, but I'd like to see Dannii back she was one of the best judges who put their acts before their ego's unlike Ms Cole and Mr Cowell.
LOUIS Walsh fears he could be next to face the X Factor chopping block.
Louis Walsh admitted last night that Simon Cowell has yet to hand him a contract for the next series.
And the music mogul, 58, is prepared to have more cosmetic surgery to survive.
He has already had his teeth whitened and bags under his eyes removed on orders from Cowell.
The Irishman said: “If you want to last, you have to do it
Daily Star
Matt Edmondson is to host this year's 'Xtra Factor'.
The Radio 1 DJ - who will be joined on the ITV2 'X Factor' spin-off show by an as of yet unnamed female presenter - reportedly impressed programme boss Simon Cowell with his online series 'The F Factor', which helped him to bag the coveted job.
According to The Sun newspaper, the 25-year-old 'T4' host will co-front the show when it returns to screens later this year alongside either The Saturdays' Frankie Sandford, 'I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here Now!' presenter Caroline Flack or Girls Aloud beauty Kimberley Walsh.
Stacey Solomon - who came third in the 2009 series of the ITV1 show and presented from last year's winner Matt Cardle's home county of Essex during the live final - is also believed to be in the running to take over from former host Konnie Huq, who was axed earlier this year after a string of gaffe-prone appearances.
Meanwhile, Kimberley Walsh has backed N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos to take over from bandmate Cheryl Cole on 'The X Factor'.
Writing in her column in OK! magazine, she said: "I think Tulisa would be a great choice - you need someone who's currently making relevant music.
"Following on from Cher Lloyd's success on last year's show, I think there will be a lot more acts of that ilk so it's important to have someone who understands that type of music and as N-Dubz are part of the new music movement, Tulisa, who's opinionated but warm, would be ideal."
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tammyy2j
29-05-2011, 13:42
Cheryl Cole will not return to The X Factor UK, it has been reported.
The 'Promise This' singer was rumoured to be rejoining the show after being axed from the American version earlier this week.
Cole was given until midnight on Saturday to commit to the show ahead of Wednesday's auditions, but ignored Simon Cowell's calls as the deadline approached, reports the News of the World.
A source said: "The brutal truth is that no-one is bigger than the show - not Cheryl and not even Simon. We have bent over backwards for Cheryl and she hasn't engaged with us. She is out. That's showbusiness."
However, a close friend of Cole's said: "They set her a ridiculous deadline. They have basically done the same to Cheryl as they did to Dannii Minogue - given her an offer she couldn't accept.
"They did this because they knew Cheryl wasn't going to come back and they wanted it to appear that the decision was theirs. It wasn't - it was Cheryl's decision to go. There was a very slim chance she might have considered going back at a later date. But her heart wasn't in it. And once that deadline was set she was gone."
Manager will.i.am is also said to be "furious" with Cowell over the decision to replace Cole in the US with the show's co-host Nicole Scherzinger. Cowell, Paula Abdul and L.A. Reid remain as judges.
The British panel is now expected to be original judge Louis Walsh, Take That singer Gary Barlow, N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos and former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland.
N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos has reportedly signed to become a judge on the new series of X Factor.
According to a tweet from Heat magazine, the 22-year-old has been confirmed to join the panel of the show's eighth series, alongside Louis Walsh and previously-announced new judge Gary Barlow.
The tweet read: "BREAKING NEWS: Apparently Tulisa from N-Dubz has signed her X Factor deal! It's official, she's a judge!".
Former Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland is also expected to be announced as part of the lineup before auditions begin in Birmingham on Wednesday.
A source told the News of the World: "We are happy with our female judges - Tulisa and Kelly.
"They will make up a strong panel with Louis Walsh and Gary Barlow. The auditions have to start on Wednesday because they have been scheduled to fit around the Take That tour."
The news of Tulisa's appointment comes after it was reported that Cheryl Cole will not return to The X Factor UK, after allegedly being axed from the US version of the show last week.
ABC - Anyone But Cheryl :p
Cheryl Cole was reportedly put under pressure to lose weight ahead of her appearance on The X Factor USA. :eek:
Producers wanted the singer to lose as much as two stone ahead of the show's auditions process, according to the Daily Mail.
Cole was allegedly warned by an unknown executive at the FOX network that she needed a drastic image change if she ever hoped to win over an American audience.
She hired Gwyneth Paltrow's personal trainer Tracy Anderson to help her lose weight, but has now reportedly been axed from the show in spite of her efforts.
Cole was yesterday said to have snubbed a return to the UK version of the competition.
"That's it. Cheryl will not be returning to The X Factor UK," a source explained. "People have been trying to speak to her and persuade her this would be a good idea, but she's been uncontactable.
"She hasn't returned phone calls, and you can't exactly negotiate with someone who won't even speak to you."
N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos and Take That frontman Gary Barlow are already confirmed for The X Factor UK judging panel alongside returning judge Louis Walsh.
US singer Kelly Rowland is widely expected to be confirmed as the final member of the show's judging lineup.
Kelly Rowland, Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos have been confirmed as the judges for The X Factor 2011.
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More info:
Kelly Rowland, Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos have been confirmed as the judges for The X Factor 2011.
Cheryl Cole will not be returning to the ITV1 talent show, despite reports of last minute talks between producers and the Girls Aloud popstar. Fox dropped Cole from the X Factor USA lineup last week, fuelling speculation that she could return to the British show.
ITV's press centre tweeted this afternoon: "The X Factor (UK) judges will be: Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland & Louis Walsh."
The first auditions with the all-new judging panel begin on Wednesday in Birmingham.
Walsh is the only judge who remains from last year's panel, following Simon Cowell's departure for the US and Dannii Minogue's withdrawal earlier this month.
Take That songwriter Barlow will serve as a replacement for Cowell and audition dates have been rescheduled around his group's summer 'Progress' tour dates.
Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland has frequently spoken about her desire to work on the show, while N-Dubz star Tulisa will be the youngest judge, aged only 22.
tammyy2j
30-05-2011, 19:15
I am glad Cheryl isnt returning now it wont all be the Simon and Cheryl show anymore
Caroline Flack and Olly Murs have been confirmed as co-hosts on the new series of The Xtra Factor.
Earlier this week, The X Factor UK's judging lineup was revealed via the show's official Twitter feed, with Take That's Gary Barlow, Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland, N-Dubz's Tulisa Contostavlos and returning participant Louis Walsh sharing a panel in the first series not to feature Simon Cowell as a regular judge.
Tonight, a message was posted on the show's micro-blogging account, confirming that the I'm A Celebrity presenter and former X Factor finalist will helm ITV2's companion show, after former presenter Konnie Huq was axed earlier this year.
The message read: "@carolineflack1 and Olly Murs @ollyofficial confirmed as hosts on Xtra Factor! #xfactor (sic)"
Flack, who had originally ruled herself out of the role on the show because of her presenting job on I'm A Celebrity, took to her Twitter account to thank her fans for their messages of support.
"Thankyou all so much..en route to Birmingham now for first auditions...xx," she wrote.
"It does mean I'm sadly leaving the jungle. But had two fab years with the best team and only have incredible memories!! Xxxxx"
This year's first X Factor auditions begin in Birmingham tomorrow.
Chloe O'brien
01-06-2011, 12:21
I am glad Cheryl isnt returning now it wont all be the Simon and Cheryl show anymore
Still like to see Dannii back at some point. We need Team Minogue
Still like to see Dannii back at some point. We need Team Minogue
Why couldnt Simon change the schedule for her like he did for Gary Barlow? Anyways no Cheryl and no Simon and yay Dermot is back and Olly is now on the Xtra show
Gary Barlow has reportedly been told to tone down his comments to X Factor auditionees.
The Take That star recently began filming in his new role as a judge alongside Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland. However, reports claim that Barlow has taken his role as the 'new Simon Cowell' seriously.
"It's like Gary's evil twin turned up to judge," a source told The Sun. "He's making Simon look like Mary Poppins.
"When he told singer Pebbles she looked like a man at her Birmingham audition, you could have heard a pin drop. She was mortified and immediately complained."
The insider continued: "There have been several complaints over Gary's dressing-downs. One singer said they felt like killing themselves after coming off stage. Gary has been asked to tone it down by contestants."
However, bosses are said to be thrilled at how the 40-year-old has settled into his position on the revamped judging panel.
"He's a complete natural," a production source added. "There's no doubt he'll be the star of the series now that Cheryl has gone - and he won't be short of TV work in the future."
The X Factor judges will continue filming auditions in Glasgow today.
tammyy2j
15-06-2011, 12:00
X Factor 2011 boyband The Mend have sparked fix complaints due to their connections with Take That.
The Mend were put together by Take That's former manager Nigel Martin-Smith. The music mogul is no longer in charge of the group, but still acts as their mentor.
A Digital Spy forum member complained: "Suppose it's just a coincidence they were put together by Take That's old manager.
"The show is disgusting and rigged."
The Mend features Kris Evans, Dean Kelly, Craig Worsley and Jay Kontzle. The band were sent through to Boot Camp after auditioning in Manchester at the weekend.
Describing themselves on Facebook, they said: "Together they are a Manchester based four-piece vocal group that produce, write, rap, sing, dance, you name it. They've been together for three years now, in and out the studio and rehearsing hard getting ready for 2011.
"The four together have created a fresh, urban soulful sound made up of all sorts of musical influences. They've worked alongside some incredible up and coming writers and producers."
An X Factor rep denied that Barlow's connections with Martin-Smith influenced the judges' decision on the group.
Simon Cowell is allegedly responsible for ditching boyband The Mend from this year's X Factor.
The Mend, who are mentored by former Take That mogul Nigel Martin-Smith, have been thrown off the ITV1 reality show because of their management links, according to The Sun.
Digital Spy forum members complained when The Mend were successful at the Manchester auditions, claiming that judge Gary Barlow's connection to Martin-Smith may have influenced the panel's verdict.
Cowell has apparently now stepped in to avoid a 'fix' row similar to the one surrounding Ronan Parke on Britain's Got Talent.
Am X Factor rep said: "It's against the rules for any act to be party to a management agreement. As The Mend are currently under a management contract they can't continue in the competition."
Martin-Smith has complained about the decision, arguing that Simon Cowell is "saving face".
"It's a disgrace. No one from X Factor has had anything to do with the band and Simon Cowell hasn't even met them," he said.
The X Factor auditions continue in Liverpool, London and Cardiff next month.
tammyy2j
27-06-2011, 15:03
Louis Walsh has said he is "extremely angry" about claims that he indecently assaulted a 24-year-old man.
Walsh strongly denies the indecent assault allegations made against him
The X Factor judge was voluntarily questioned by police on Friday following talks with his lawyers.
According to reports, officers are investigating claims against the 58-year-old talent show judge over the alleged incident in a nightclub in Dublin.
Walsh said in a statement: "It didn't happen so therefore there is no case to answer and I am extremely angry that someone is trying to tarnish my name and reputation.
"My phone has not stopped ringing with messages of support from around the
world which means so much to me.
"I am hoping that this matter will be resolved as quickly as possible."
His spokeswoman earlier revealed Walsh had "met with police".
On Friday, X Factor supremo Simon Cowell said he supported Walsh 100%.
Louis Walsh has announced that he is no longer under investigation over allegations that he indecently assaulted a 24-year-old male.
The alleged incident was said to have taken place in a Dublin nightclub, where Walsh was celebrating Westlife's homecoming gig in the Irish capital. He had vigorously denied the claims since they were published by The Sun last week.
Irish newspaper The Evening Herald tweeted that Walsh's accuser had admitted that he "fabricated" the claims, while the showbiz editor for the Irish News of the World added: "Louis Walsh completely vindicated. His accuser withdraws statement and admits lies."
"I have been informed by An Garda S*ochána that I am now no longer under investigation," Walsh confirmed in a statement this afternoon. "I have robustly maintained from the outset that this alleged incident did not occur.
"While I obviously welcome today's confirmation from the Garda that the matter has been dropped I remain outraged that this story ran in the first place in The Sun and I have instructed my libel lawyer to vigorously pursue legal action against the paper."
The 58-year-old continued: "I have no intention of letting this matter rest until I have received total and absolute vindication.
"This has been a hugely distressing time for me but I would like to thank all my friends and colleagues for their support and I am now just looking forward to getting back to work."
Walsh is expected to continue filming X Factor auditions in Cardiff tomorrow.
tammyy2j
17-07-2011, 11:30
Cheryl Cole is reportedly being lined up to return to The X Factor for the Judges' Houses stage of the show.
The singer left the UK version of the show to star in The X Factor USA, but was replaced by Nicole Scherzinger after just days on the panel.
Cole could now join her UK replacement Tulisa Contostavlos to help put contestants through to the live shows, the Daily Star Sunday reports. The N-Dubz star is rumoured to be filming her Judges' Houses section at her grandmother's house in Greece.
"Producers are desperate to bring Cheryl back in some way or another," a source said. "One option being discussed is for her to come back for the Judges' Homes week. Theoretically, she could help out Gary Barlow or Tulisa because she is good friends with them both.
"But the general consensus is that Tulisa would be better. Cheryl has already been offered the chance to come back and mentor the contestants during the live rounds. There's also talk she could perform with one of the contestants for the grand final.
"Cheryl basically has any option to return she wants, apart from as a judge. The theory behind helping Tulisa pick her contestants is that it would show the nation Cheryl isn't bitter about Tulisa replacing her on the panel."
Meanwhile, Beyoncé has reportedly agreed to join Kelly Rowland to help choose acts for the live shows. Gary Barlow is expected to invite a member of Take That to film his Judges' Houses section, while Jedward and JLS are said to be competing to assist Louis Walsh.
Has Lulu got groups again?
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X Factor hopefuls auditioning for this year's show have apparently been caught stealing items from backstage areas.
Producers are said to have footage of "hundreds of contestants" taking cosmetics and perfumes from rehearsal rooms filmed through two-way mirrors.
The situation has caused a dilemma for show bosses because some of the offenders have a "great chance" of making it to the live shows, according to The Sun. They are apparently considering broadcasting the footage or axing them from the show.
A show source said: "It has been really funny for the crew watching people slipping stuff into handbags. It's often the people you would least expect - the quieter folk.
"They seem to forget they're being filmed, although they've all been warned there are cameras behind the mirrors.
"The problem is, the scenes could play a part in the public vote when the live rounds come round. It looks like the footage will be left out but it might still end up on the spin-off show The Xtra Factor."
An X Factor spokesman confirmed that runners had to purchase more stock during the auditions, adding: "Contestants are filmed throughout the audition process, including while in make-up."
The X Factor returns on ITV1 later this year.
Rihanna will reportedly perform at the Boot Camp stage of this year's X Factor.
Show bosses are said to be aiming to change proceedings during the audition phases of the competition, following the departure of judges Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Simon Cowell.
The singer will apparently perform in front of the contestants who have made it to the Boot Camp stage, before they themselves have to perform for her and the judges.
An ITV insider told the Daily Star: "[It will be] very nerve-racking for the contestants but great viewing for the audience.
"Who could follow Rihanna and be confident? This will definitely weed out the good from the bad."
Rihanna performed during the final of last year's series. Her performance, along with Christina Aguilera, attracted many complaints from viewers saying that it was too sexually explicit.
Ofcom eventually ruled that ITV had not breached regulation guidelines by broadcasting the performances.
Simon Cowell reportedly wants Adele to feature in the final of this year's X Factor at Wembley Arena in December.
The show's bosses reportedly attempted to secure the 'Someone Like You' singer for the Judges' Houses round of the competition, but prior work commitments did not allow for her participation.
A source told the Daily Star Sunday that Cowell is aiming to recruit Adele to perform on both the UK and US versions of the show following an incredibly successful year on both sides of the Atlantic.
"There's no denying Adele is the biggest singer in the world right now and Simon wants her to appear on both the UK and US X Factors," the insider said.
"He couldn't get her for the Judges' Houses stage, so he now wants her to sing with one of the contestants on the grand final in December.
"She is a massive fan of the show and even went to watch the US X Factor auditions earlier this year."
The new panel of judges - consisting of Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland - had urged hopefuls to avoid singing Adele cover versions at auditions earlier this year.
Adele's 21 album was recently certified triple platinum after it managed to shift approximately three million copies in the US.
Chloe O'brien
07-08-2011, 14:27
So Mr Cowell has Adele as his new favourite girl. Didn't see that one coming did we? At least Adele is no Ms Cole she is naturally talented and dose sing live as well as writes her own songs, which is unsual for Mr Cowell as he normally only entertains manufacturing acts. Anyway I'll get back in the knife draw and look forward to seeing the fabulous Adele on the show.
tammyy2j
07-08-2011, 19:29
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whi3bwJKYiI&feature=player_embedded
The X FactorEpisode: 1
Saturday, 20 August 2011, 7:30PM - 8:45PM
The X Factor is back!
The multi BAFTA-award winning entertainment show is back for an eighth series with a bang as Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa and Louis Walsh form a brand-new judging panel.
The series will see the four judges hit the road and trawl the length and breadth of Great Britain in their quest to find the next singing superstar.
And this year’s contestants give the judges more action and entertainment than ever before as Gary is forced to take to the stage to eject rejects, Kelly mops up tears, Tulisa rows with an angry contestant and Louis finds an Irish singer he doesn’t like…
The biggest ever Bootcamp, where contestants will perform in front of an audience of thousands.
More fly-on-the-wall action as contestants are filmed living together for the first time.
Presenter Dermot O’Leary will return to host proceedings, bringing viewers all the action from the wings during the audition rounds through to the tears, celebrations and excitement of the live shows until the winner of The X Factor 2011 is crowned.
As in previous years, the contestants will audition in four categories: Boys (16 - 24 years), Girls (16 - 24 years), Overs and the Groups. Each judge will ultimately mentor one of the categories.
Caroline Flack and Olly Murs will host The Xtra Factor on ITV2.
The official website is xfactor.itv.com
Follow @TheXFactor for updates.
For daily ITV Press Centre updates, follow us on twitter – www.twitter.com/itvpresscentre
The Xtra FactorEpisode: 1
Saturday, 20 August 2011, 8:45PM - 9:45PM
The Xtra Factor returns to ITV2 for an eighth series with brand new hosts, Caroline Flack and Olly Murs, at the helm.
Caroline and Olly take up their new roles to bring viewers the inside scoop on everything X Factor related, chatting to the contestants, judges and ITV1 presenter, Dermot O’Leary. They are the audience’s very own eyes and ears behind the scenes of The X Factor.
Caroline is no stranger to bringing viewers behind-the-scenes gossip, having presented ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Now for several series, as well as other prime-time shows such as ITV1’s The Whole 19 Yards.
Olly is in prime position to be on hand to offer contestants advice and a shoulder to cry on, having been runner-up in series six of The X Factor, and enjoying musical success since taking part.
This year the presenters will be getting a lot closer to the action as Caroline and Olly watch the auditions from inside the arenas, giving The Xtra Factor viewers a unique insight into the atmosphere as the hopefuls take to the stage.
Packed with exciting new features, this series includes ‘X-posed’, where auditionees answer viewers’ burning questions and the judges will be dishing the dirt on each other.
The Xtra Factor also promises much more viewer interaction, with Olly and Caroline putting questions to the judges, sent in via Facebook and Twitter.
With three new faces on The X Factor judging panel, Gary Barlow, Tulisa and Kelly Rowland joining Louis Walsh, plus more cameras than ever before capturing loads more action, new hosts Caroline and Olly are guaranteed to bring The Xtra Factor viewers all the hottest gossip and backstage stories.
Offical The X Factor website - http://xfactor.itv.com/
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The X FactorEpisode: 1
Saturday, 20 August 2011, 7:30PM - 8:45PM
The X Factor is back!
The multi BAFTA-award winning entertainment show is back for an eighth series with a bang as Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa and Louis Walsh form a brand-new judging panel.
The series will see the four judges hit the road and trawl the length and breadth of Great Britain in their quest to find the next singing superstar.
And this year’s contestants give the judges more action and entertainment than ever before as Gary is forced to take to the stage to eject rejects, Kelly mops up tears, Tulisa rows with an angry contestant and Louis finds an Irish singer he doesn’t like…
The biggest ever Bootcamp, where contestants will perform in front of an audience of thousands.
More fly-on-the-wall action as contestants are filmed living together for the first time.
Presenter Dermot O’Leary will return to host proceedings, bringing viewers all the action from the wings during the audition rounds through to the tears, celebrations and excitement of the live shows until the winner of The X Factor 2011 is crowned.
As in previous years, the contestants will audition in four categories: Boys (16 - 24 years), Girls (16 - 24 years), Overs and the Groups. Each judge will ultimately mentor one of the categories.
Caroline Flack and Olly Murs will host The Xtra Factor on ITV2.
The official website is xfactor.itv.com
Follow @TheXFactor for updates.
For daily ITV Press Centre updates, follow us on twitter – www.twitter.com/itvpresscentre
The Xtra FactorEpisode: 1
Saturday, 20 August 2011, 8:45PM - 9:45PM
The Xtra Factor returns to ITV2 for an eighth series with brand new hosts, Caroline Flack and Olly Murs, at the helm.
Caroline and Olly take up their new roles to bring viewers the inside scoop on everything X Factor related, chatting to the contestants, judges and ITV1 presenter, Dermot O’Leary. They are the audience’s very own eyes and ears behind the scenes of The X Factor.
Caroline is no stranger to bringing viewers behind-the-scenes gossip, having presented ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Now for several series, as well as other prime-time shows such as ITV1’s The Whole 19 Yards.
Olly is in prime position to be on hand to offer contestants advice and a shoulder to cry on, having been runner-up in series six of The X Factor, and enjoying musical success since taking part.
This year the presenters will be getting a lot closer to the action as Caroline and Olly watch the auditions from inside the arenas, giving The Xtra Factor viewers a unique insight into the atmosphere as the hopefuls take to the stage.
Packed with exciting new features, this series includes ‘X-posed’, where auditionees answer viewers’ burning questions and the judges will be dishing the dirt on each other.
The Xtra Factor also promises much more viewer interaction, with Olly and Caroline putting questions to the judges, sent in via Facebook and Twitter.
With three new faces on The X Factor judging panel, Gary Barlow, Tulisa and Kelly Rowland joining Louis Walsh, plus more cameras than ever before capturing loads more action, new hosts Caroline and Olly are guaranteed to bring The Xtra Factor viewers all the hottest gossip and backstage stories.
Offical The X Factor website - http://xfactor.itv.com/
Follow us on twitter - www.twitter.com/itvpresscentre
Last edited: Monday, 8 August 2011
The X FactorEpisode: 1
Saturday, 20 August 2011, 7:30PM - 8:45PM
The X Factor is back!
The multi BAFTA-award winning entertainment show is back for an eighth series with a bang as Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa and Louis Walsh form a brand-new judging panel.
The series will see the four judges hit the road and trawl the length and breadth of Great Britain in their quest to find the next singing superstar.
And this year’s contestants give the judges more action and entertainment than ever before as Gary is forced to take to the stage to eject rejects, Kelly mops up tears, Tulisa rows with an angry contestant and Louis finds an Irish singer he doesn’t like…
The biggest ever Bootcamp, where contestants will perform in front of an audience of thousands.
More fly-on-the-wall action as contestants are filmed living together for the first time.
Presenter Dermot O’Leary will return to host proceedings, bringing viewers all the action from the wings during the audition rounds through to the tears, celebrations and excitement of the live shows until the winner of The X Factor 2011 is crowned.
As in previous years, the contestants will audition in four categories: Boys (16 - 24 years), Girls (16 - 24 years), Overs and the Groups. Each judge will ultimately mentor one of the categories.
Caroline Flack and Olly Murs will host The Xtra Factor on ITV2.
The official website is xfactor.itv.com
Follow @TheXFactor for updates.
For daily ITV Press Centre updates, follow us on twitter – www.twitter.com/itvpresscentre
The Xtra FactorEpisode: 1
Saturday, 20 August 2011, 8:45PM - 9:45PM
The Xtra Factor returns to ITV2 for an eighth series with brand new hosts, Caroline Flack and Olly Murs, at the helm.
Caroline and Olly take up their new roles to bring viewers the inside scoop on everything X Factor related, chatting to the contestants, judges and ITV1 presenter, Dermot O’Leary. They are the audience’s very own eyes and ears behind the scenes of The X Factor.
Caroline is no stranger to bringing viewers behind-the-scenes gossip, having presented ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Now for several series, as well as other prime-time shows such as ITV1’s The Whole 19 Yards.
Olly is in prime position to be on hand to offer contestants advice and a shoulder to cry on, having been runner-up in series six of The X Factor, and enjoying musical success since taking part.
This year the presenters will be getting a lot closer to the action as Caroline and Olly watch the auditions from inside the arenas, giving The Xtra Factor viewers a unique insight into the atmosphere as the hopefuls take to the stage.
Packed with exciting new features, this series includes ‘X-posed’, where auditionees answer viewers’ burning questions and the judges will be dishing the dirt on each other.
The Xtra Factor also promises much more viewer interaction, with Olly and Caroline putting questions to the judges, sent in via Facebook and Twitter.
With three new faces on The X Factor judging panel, Gary Barlow, Tulisa and Kelly Rowland joining Louis Walsh, plus more cameras than ever before capturing loads more action, new hosts Caroline and Olly are guaranteed to bring The Xtra Factor viewers all the hottest gossip and backstage stories.
Offical The X Factor website - http://xfactor.itv.com/
Follow us on twitter - www.twitter.com/itvpresscentre
Last edited: Monday, 8 August 2011
tammyy2j
11-08-2011, 12:15
Simon Cowell has sacked the X Factor stylist Grace Woodward after being unimpressed with the contestants' outfits.
Woodward, 33, styled the contestants in last year's series and was also romantically linked with the show's winner Matt Cardle.
However Cowell, 51, was not happy with what she chose for the stars to wear for the live shows and has decided to find someone else.
A source said to UK newspaper Daily Mirror: 'Simon wasn't always a fan of Grace's styling and they've decided to look for someone else. The feeling was they wanted more of a household name.'
Cowell had hit out at Woodward's choices live on the show when she dressed Cardle in a plain white vest and said: 'It looked like you were dragged from the loo on to the stage.'
^ Some of the clothes last year were awful
Chloe O'brien
14-08-2011, 01:36
Oh I don't know Lizann. I thought Matt in his vest was very appealing :wub:
Louis Walsh is to head to Barcelona for the Judges' Houses stage of this year's X Factor.
Show sources have revealed to Digital Spy that the 59-year-old music manager will fly out to a luxury residence in the Spanish city to select his contestants for the live shows.
Walsh has traditionally taken the members of his X Factor category to his native Ireland, but previously jetted off to Tuscany in the show's 2009 series.
Former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne is also rumoured to be returning to assist Walsh with his decision, following a successful stint as his co-mentor last year.
Walsh's rival panellist Gary Barlow is said to be heading to Los Angeles for the Judges' Houses round, where he will reportedly be aided by fellow Take That singer Robbie Williams.
'Pass Out' rapper Tinie Tempah, R&B star Usher and N-Dubz member Dappy have all been named as potential guest mentors.
The X Factor returns on Saturday at 8pm on ITV1.
Loved the judges, especially Gary. The usual talents and non-talents in auditions :D
According to the ITV Press Office A huge peak audience of 12.6m (inc ITV1+1) watched the return of The X Factor . 51% share of audience
How sad
Well, I'm happy to report I was not among them.
I will be watching Andy Murray vs the Joker this evening, though. Enough telly for one day!
Well, I'm happy to report I was not among them.
I will be watching Andy Murray vs the Joker this evening, though. Enough telly for one day!
That makes two of us then
megan999
21-08-2011, 16:46
I was disappointed with it last night, to be honest. Too many adverts (as usual) and I think they only showed about 5 singers?! My favourite was the Hongkongese woman :D - copper bell haha! But I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the new judges. Things can only get better :D
I was disappointed with it last night, to be honest. Too many adverts (as usual) and I think they only showed about 5 singers?! My favourite was the Hongkongese woman :D - copper bell haha! But I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the new judges. Things can only get better :D
Not sure they are going to get better but entertaining on a light level :D
Olly and Caroline are great on the Xtra show preferred it to the main show
I like the new judges al right better banter and crack between all 4 this time around
tammyy2j
22-08-2011, 10:28
They showed very little auditions for the first show back
megan999
28-08-2011, 15:30
Much better show last night IMO. My fave act was The Keys :thumbsup:. Still liking all the judges, though Tulisa is my least favourite judge.
tammyy2j
29-08-2011, 10:46
Second show was way way better I wonder was Tulisa jealous of all the attention Kelly was getting :p
Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh have been given their X Factor categories ahead of the Judges' Houses stage of the ITV1 reality show.
The judges have flown out with eight acts each and must pick their four favourites for the live rounds, which will kick off in the autumn.
Louis Walsh has missed out on the popular Boys and Girls categories for the seventh time, landing the Over 25s, who haven't had a winner since Steve Brookstein in series one.
Walsh has flown out to Barcelona, with Sinitta as his co-mentor, to try to find his first winning act since Shayne Ward in the second series.
Kelly Rowland has been given the Girls for her first series as a judge and will be hosting the acts at her 'home' in Miami.
Tulisa Contostavlos is tasked with finding the first ever Groups winner and will be hoping one of her acts can go one better than runners-up JLS and G4.
Gary Barlow is expected to team up with his Take That bandmate Robbie Williams in LA as he starts mentoring the Boys category.
The X Factor continues on ITV1 at 8pm every Saturday.
tammyy2j
31-08-2011, 12:00
FFS Louie had them last year also looks like one of the new judges maybe Kelly will win this year
Chloe O'brien
01-09-2011, 22:17
I think Kelly or Gary may do it this year.
tammyy2j
02-09-2011, 14:31
I think Kelly or Gary may do it this year.
Yes Simon always likes one of the new judges to win on their first year
I thought Gary would get the groups
Jessie J will reportedly appear as a mentor on The X Factor during the Judges' Houses stage of the competition.
The 'Do It Like A Dude' singer will join N-Dubz star and new judge Tulisa Contostavlos in Greece later this month to help finalise her category for the live shows.
Show boss Simon Cowell, who wanted Jessie J to perform on last year's X Factor final, is said to have intervened to get her involved.
A source told The Sun: "He's keen for her to sing on the show."
Beyoncé will apparently join Kelly Rowland in Miami, while Louis Walsh is said to be livid after Adele, who he'd asked to join him in Barcelona, was replaced with Sinitta as a mentor.
The X Factor judges are reportedly embroiled in a feud which has split the panel in two.
N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos and veteran judge Louis Walsh have become close and vowed to help each other during the live shows.
The pair regularly spend time together backstage and have combined their names to be known as "Louisa", The Mirror reports.
Meanwhile, Kelly Rowland and Gary Barlow apparently keep to themselves, leading to "all out war" as the two camps struggle to find common ground.
Contostavlos said: "Do you see the divide? Me and Louis - and Kelly and Gary. The youngest and the oldest judges are like the naughty schoolkids."
A source added: "Basically Louis and Tulisa laugh a lot and mess around and Kelly and Gary are there for the music and are more serious.
"They are coming on the show from different viewpoints and for different reasons and that is splitting the panel down the middle. It hasn't flared up in front of the cameras just yet - but it is getting worse and will come to a head on the live shows."
Jessie J will allegedly help Contostavlos at Judges' Houses in Greece, while Beyoncé is rumoured to be joining Rowland in Miami.
The X Factor will reportedly feature an Amy Winehouse tribute week during its live shows later this year.
Simon Cowell is said to have planned for contestants to honour the late 'Back To Black' singer and her "amazing talent" by performing her hits during the competition's final stages, The Mirror reports.
"[Simon] felt it was only right for X Factor to honour Amy," a show source revealed.
"She epitomises everything the show is about - a normal person with an amazing voice who will be remembered as a British music icon for ever."
Last year's series of The X Factor featured weeks dedicated to Elton John and The Beatles.
Winehouse, who passed away on July 23 at the age of 27, was believed to be an avid fan of The X Factor.
The X Factor continues next Saturday at 8.15pm on ITV1.
tammyy2j
05-09-2011, 12:37
The girl who sang Adele's song wasnt outstanding so why the tears from Kelly and Lulu
You're spot on Tammy - it was such an impersonation of Adele, we have absolutely no idea what the girl's "real" voice is like - the tears were a joke! And as for putting the anorexic, bleach blond ageing rocker through - what was that all about? Other tuneless contestants have been told it's a singing competition, but for him it was, essentially, "your singing was rubbish - FOUR YES'S!"
Jennifer Hudson will reportedly aide Kelly Rowland during the Judges' Houses stage of The X Factor.
It was previously claimed that 'OMG' star Usher had been approached to join Rowland, helping her to choose which four members of her category to take through to the live shows.
Usher, who has performed on the ITV1 series, was said to be a fan of the show, as well as getting on well with Syco boss Simon Cowell.
However, while The Sun claims that the 32-year-old had to cancel at the last minute, a spokeswoman for the star told Digital Spy that he was "never" involved due to being busy working on a new album.
Hudson rose to fame on the 2004 series of American Idol, and went on to win an Oscar for her role in Dreamgirls.
The X Factor continues Saturday at 8.15pm on ITV1.
The girl who sang Adele's song wasnt outstanding so why the tears from Kelly and Lulu
I really liked her cos she did over sing the song which I get sick of hearing during auditions
Chloe O'brien
10-09-2011, 00:58
There was a newspaper report up here That Jade started to sing another song but Louis stopped her and asked her to sing Adele. I think everyone had tears because there was more to her audition than was shown. They're probably saving the edited bits for her bets bits if she makes it to the live shows. Saying that she is a lovely girl with a lovely voice.
Not exactly UK X factor but a beautiful story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCHS6geSs-k
megan999
11-09-2011, 17:01
Thank you for posting that ^ Siobhan, such a sad story, but glad he can sing so well. Is that from this year? What happened to him in the end?
Thank you for posting that ^ Siobhan, such a sad story, but glad he can sing so well. Is that from this year? What happened to him in the end?
Not sure.. assume just recent.. but definitely this year so don't think it is over yet
Cheryl Cole will reportedly return to The X Factor for the live shows.
According to Heat, the Girls Aloud singer could replace one of the new judges should she make a comeback to the panel.
Cole first joined the singing competition in 2008, but left this year when she was picked for The X Factor USA. She was later axed from the American show and replaced by Nicole Scherzinger.
An alleged insider told the magazine: "It's an extremely closely guarded secret. Some people who work on the show don't even know about this yet, but Cheryl is in talks to come back as a guest judge on the live shows.
"And while nothing's signed or set in stone, everyone involved knows it's going to be the most explosive thing The X Factor's ever seen."
Veteran judge Louis Walsh has previously said that he would be "100% behind" Cole's return to The X Factor, but his comments were made before the start of this year's series.
Show boss Simon Cowell last month claimed that Cole was offered "a lot of money to go back as a hero" but added that "it didn't work out".
Cowell later said that he was probably wrong to axe Cole from the US show and the pair reportedly reconciled over dinner.
"It's no secret that Cheryl was Simon's golden girl," the source continued. "If she came back, it would be with a huge fanfare.
"Of course, if they announced that Cheryl was coming back, there would be immediate worries that she would be replacing someone."
The source suggested that there were concerns among producers that Tulisa Contostavlos "lacked the star power" of the other judges, and that "Cheryl could totally outshine Tulisa in a guest judge role".
Contostavlos previously said that she "could have become Britain's most hated woman for replacing Cheryl", adding that "her support made all the difference". She had previously suggested that she would be fired if Cole returned to the programme.
"Cheryl's become obsessed with the show and the way that the new panel works," the source added. "She's even been checking the ratings to see how they compare with when she was on the show. Cheryl's missing her job. And she wants to come back.
"There have been several conference calls and ideas have been discussed. Both Simon and Cheryl are aware that such a return would be huge for the ratings. It would be a massive story. Simon isn't afraid of making headline-grabbing changes to the show."
Lord Alan Sugar last month called for Cole to return to the UK X Factor judging panel.
moonstorm
13-09-2011, 15:38
For what it's worth, I like Tulisa.
tammyy2j
13-09-2011, 15:44
For what it's worth, I like Tulisa.
Me too I like all the judges now like the new panel more
megan999
16-09-2011, 17:06
I miss the old panel, but I don't agree with Cheryl coming back to replace one of the new judges. Kelly Rowland is my favourite judge at the moment :)
Chloe O'brien
17-09-2011, 01:23
At the moment I don't miss Simon and Cheryl one bit and hope they don't appear at all during the live shows. Tulisa and Kelly are doing great just now, but our favourite judge at the moment is Gary Barlow.
It’s not just a show... the X Factor is now a Marks and Spencer-sponsored show.
The High Street giant has signed an exclusive deal with X Factor bosses to be “official fashion partner”.
The contract means that the chain’s latest clothing range will be showcased on the X Factor website.
Stores will also be able to offer customers the chance to win tickets to the show in competitions.
Last year X Factor show came under fire for promoting supermarket giant Tesco eight times in three episodes.
The frequent references came after one of the finalists, 50-year-old checkout worker Mary Byrne, from Ireland, was dubbed “Tesco Mary”.
At the time, Tesco had an exclusivedeal to sell the show’s official X Magazine and branded trading cards in its 1,500UK stores.
At the time a Tesco spokesman denied any commercial agreement to mention the supermarket on air.
A spokesman for Fremantle, the product*ion firm behind the X Factor, said there would be no plugging of M&S products during the prime-time shows.
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/09/18/m-s-signs-deal-to-become-x-factor-s-fashion-partner-115875-23427482/#ixzz1YHls38vd
The X Factor has come under fire after devoting more than seven minutes of Sunday's show to a "cruel" audition featuring contestant Ceri Rees.
The 54-year-old, who has auditioned for the show four times, was shown struggling to sing in tune and was rejected by the judges.
The clip of Ceri, from Bridgend in Wales, which showed her singing I Dreamed A Dream from the musical Les Miserables and I Will Always Love You in front of the panel was criticised online.
ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly tweeted: "Uncomfy to watch ceri on x factor - she's a poor wee soul."
Singer Lily Allen wrote: "they shouldn't have aired that audition, she's clearly ill."
Richard Madeley said: "Loads agree that last two acts on X Factor last night should never have been featured, certainly at such cruel length. Bad end to show."
A Mind spokesman said: "We want people with mental health problems to participate, but need programme-makers to be responsible."
Viewers saw an upset Ceri leave the stage, saying "stuff it", after her rejection.
A spokeswoman for the show said: "The X Factor is open to everybody to apply and we regularly welcome back contestants who want to audition again. Ceri has been taking singing lessons since she last appeared on the show and she wanted to have her vocals judged by a new panel as she hadn't been successful with the previous line-up. Her audition was the same length as the other key stories we have featured in the series and Ceri has assured the team today that she is happy she auditioned for the show."
The show employs psychologists during the auditions to help programme makers and asks contestants to "declare any health issues".
No wonder there are so many people in this country who are prepared to be cruel to people with disabilites, when X Factor "spokeswomen" can so glibly justify showing stuff that is way beyond cruel. There was nothing remotely entertaining about wheeling poor old Ceri out again, and if anyone really did take money off her for singing lessons then they too should be ashamed. The current series has been much better for the lack of Cowell and Cole, but clearly old habits still die hard and Richard Madeley is spot on to say it was a bad end to the auditions section.
tammyy2j
21-09-2011, 14:55
No wonder there are so many people in this country who are prepared to be cruel to people with disabilites, when X Factor \"spokeswomen\" can so glibly justify showing stuff that is way beyond cruel. There was nothing remotely entertaining about wheeling poor old Ceri out again, and if anyone really did take money off her for singing lessons then they too should be ashamed. The current series has been much better for the lack of Cowell and Cole, but clearly old habits still die hard and Richard Madeley is spot on to say it was a bad end to the auditions section.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2039926/The-X-Factor-2011-Ceri-Rees-singing-tutor-Amanda-Roberts-says-widow-pursued-bosses-TV-show.html
tammyy2j
24-09-2011, 23:15
The X Factor has apparently been thrown into chaos after producers discovered one of the contestants had served a prison sentence.
Sian Phillips, 24, sailed through Boot Camp, due to be aired this weekend, and made it to the Judges' Houses stage of the competition.
However, X Factor bosses then found out she had served ten days in jail aged 22 for affray, meaning she was unable to get a visa to travel to Miami with judge Kelly Rowland.
The show is now being re-edited at the last minute as Phillips was originally shown making it through to Judges' Houses, but has since been replaced by another contestant. A source said she is being "virtually airbrushed" from the show.
Speaking of her conviction, Phillips told The Mirror. "I'd just lost my home and come out of a long-term relationship and I went a bit off the rails. I got really drunk on a night out in Liverpool, had a fight and ended up being arrested and charged.
"It was my first offence. I'd never been in trouble with the police before and I haven't since. I was shocked with myself and full of regret. It was the worst thing that ever happened in my life, but in some ways it turned out to be the best as it gave me the shock I needed to get my life back on track."
Viewers will apparently still see brief footage of Phillips this weekend as producers work out how to cover up the blunder in upcoming episodes.
An X Factor spokesman confirmed: "Unfortunately the visa could not be obtained in sufficient time for Sian to join the other contestants in the USA. We have a system to complete criminal and welfare checks for every contestant from the Boot Camp stage onwards.
"At the discretion of the producers, certain convictions or pending criminal proceedings may result in someone being axed from the series. Each contestant is looked at on a case by case basis."
X Factor star Goldie Cheung has allegedly quit the show over fears that she had become a 'joke act'. she is kidding, surely :p
Viewers will see the 49-year-old advance to the Judges' Houses stage of the contest on tomorrow's night's show, while the Daily Mail reports that she had also been selected for the live shows.
However, sources told the publication that Cheung has now backed out of The X Factor due to concerns that producers will take advantage of her eccentric routines and turn her into a laughing stock.
Previous X Factor episodes have shown an unwell Cheung vomiting backstage at her first audition and straddling judge Gary Barlow mid-performance.
When questioned about the reports, Cheung appeared reluctant to discuss her X Factor future with the press.
"No, I haven't left the show," she stated. "Who told you that? I haven't even told anyone that. I cannot speak to you. The X Factor have told me I can't give any interviews."
X Factor bosses were said to have axed contestant Sian Phillips this weekend after discovering that she served a prison sentence.
X Factor judges Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland and Louis Walsh have discovered which categories they will mentor for the rest of the show.
The panelists were introduced to their assigned contestants immediately after naming the 32 acts chosen to advance to the Judges' Houses stage.
Barlow, who announced that he would be "leaving" the show if he got the groups, was delighted to be put in charge of his favourite category - the boys.
"You know what the lucky thing for you guys is, this is my first year and I'm going to be on you 24 hours a day," he told them. "I want to share with you my 20 years of experience in this industry and help you to be by the end of the competition the best that you can be... I'm so thrilled."
Contostavlos, meanwhile, was overjoyed to be assigned the groups, declaring to them: "You can't even imagine how emotional I'm feeling right now. From now on, honestly, I am here 100% for all of you, from the bottom of my heart."
Upon discovering that she would be mentoring the girls, Rowland stressed to her new acts that communication would be the key to victory.
"Oh boy, are we going to have some fun," she told them. "Oh my God... we got to win this. Confidence is key.
"You got to communicate with me. I really mean, there are no crazy questions, there are no stupid questions, every question you ask me, I don't care what time it is, I'm here for you, I really mean that. No crazy Hollywood talk."
X Factor veteran Walsh was left with the overs, a category that he earlier identified as his nightmare pick.
"I'm going to work very hard," Walsh told host Dermot O'Leary. "I'm still here, I'm still standing."
It was also revealed that Contostavlos and the groups will be heading to her Judges' House in Greece, Walsh's overs are set for Barcelona, while both Barlow and Rowland will take their categories to America, with boys being assessed in Los Angeles and the girls in Miami.
The X Factor will return next Saturday at 7.30pm on ITV1.
The 32 X Factor acts through to the Judges' Houses stage of the show have been revealed.
Panelists Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh confirmed the lineup on tonight's final Boot Camp episode.
Advancing in the boys category are 18-year-old lothario Frankie Cocozza, Joe Cox, Luke Lucas, returning contestant John Wilding, barber Marcus Collins, Max Vickers, James Michael and Craig Colton.
The successful Overs were named as Samantha Brookes, Joseph Gilligan, Goldie Cheung, Johnny Robinson, ex-Fame Academy contestant Carolynne Poole, Jonjo Kerr, Terry Winstanley and controversial hopeful Kitty Brucknell.
Meanwhile, Amelia Lily, Misha Bryan, Holly Repton, Sian Phillips, Janet Devlin, Jade Richards, Sophie Habibis and Melanie McCabe made it to the next round in the Girls category.
When it came to the groups, the judges shook things up by forming a new band called Rhythmix out of soloists Jesy Nelson, Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirwell and Leigh-Anne Pinnock to put through with The Lovettes, Girl V Boy, The Keys, Nu Vibe, 2 Shoes, The Risk and Estrella.
The X Factor judges also discovered in tonight's edition which category they will be mentoring for the rest of the show.
Contestants will be seen travelling to Judges' Houses on next Saturday's episode of The X Factor, which airs at 7.30pm on ITV1.
Gary Barlow has reportedly agreed to write the winner's song for this year's X Factor champion.
The Take That star is set to land a £1 million bonus, on top of his £1.5 million salary as a judge on the ITV1 show, The Sun reports.
Barlow has written Matt Cardle's new single 'Run For Your Life', his first release since winning The X Factor last December. The 40-year-old has also co-penned Westlife's new single 'Lighthouse'.
"The move will be a huge boost to the show's credibility as it means the X Factor single won't be just another cover," a source said. "It's a licence to print money for Gary.
"It's not like there is one winner. Whoever comes second usually has a good career like Olly Murs and JLS... he could end up writing for all of them."
However, Barlow has apparently warned bosses that he won't write the material if a "joke" act wins.
"He'd be too embarrassed, he wants integrity more than money," the insider added.
Janet Devlin is the 11/4 favourite to win The X Factor, with William Hill taking their first four-figure bet on the Northern Irish singer.
The 16-year-old, who is one of the eight female singers in Kelly Rowland's category, currently leads the field, with fellow category member Amelia Lily offered at 5/1 with the bookmaker.
Hills confirmed that a £1,000 bet was placed on Devlin - who wowed the Wembley Arena audience with her performance of Aerosmith's 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' - to win at 3/1, in one of their Dublin shops. Since she appeared in the first episode of the series, she has been included among the favourites to triumph.
"After Boot Camp last year, we saw a number of four-figure bets for Matt Cardle, which propelled him to the top of the betting, where he stayed until he won the show," a spokesperson for Hills said. "The omens certainly bode well for Janet."
Various other odds to win currently offered include Jade Richards at 7/1, Frankie Cocozza at 12/1, Misha Bryan at 14/1 and Sami Brooks at 20/1
The X Factor continues with a Judges' Houses double bill this weekend on ITV1.
tammyy2j
26-09-2011, 15:51
Janet Devlin is the 11/4 favourite to win The X Factor, with William Hill taking their first four-figure bet on the Northern Irish singer.
The 16-year-old, who is one of the eight female singers in Kelly Rowland's category, currently leads the field, with fellow category member Amelia Lily offered at 5/1 with the bookmaker.
Hills confirmed that a £1,000 bet was placed on Devlin - who wowed the Wembley Arena audience with her performance of Aerosmith's 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' - to win at 3/1, in one of their Dublin shops. Since she appeared in the first episode of the series, she has been included among the favourites to triumph.
"After Boot Camp last year, we saw a number of four-figure bets for Matt Cardle, which propelled him to the top of the betting, where he stayed until he won the show," a spokesperson for Hills said. "The omens certainly bode well for Janet."
Various other odds to win currently offered include Jade Richards at 7/1, Frankie Cocozza at 12/1, Misha Bryan at 14/1 and Sami Brooks at 20/1
The X Factor continues with a Judges' Houses double bill this weekend on ITV1.
I dont think Janet is that good reminds me of Diana Vickers one trick pony
The X Factor live shows will kick off with a two-and-a-half-hour broadcast on October 8.
This weekend, viewers will see Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland and Louis Walsh choose their finalists during the Judges' Houses stage of the competition.
Reports previously claimed that the current series could include three-hour live shows. Last year, the first live show ran for two hours and 40 minutes, and featured a twist which saw four wildcard competitors unveiled. It has not been confirmed if a similar twist will take place during the current series.
According to Radio Times listings, the first live show will run from 7.30pm to 10pm on Saturday, October 8, with the results show following on Sunday, October 9 from 8pm to 9pm. Ratings winner Downton Abbey will continue its second series following the results show at 9pm
As with previous winners, Matt Cardle is expected to return to perform his new single 'Run For Your Life'. Other musical guests and a theme for the first show have still to be announced.
Yesterday, ITV confirmed that 49-year-old Goldie Cheung has withdrawn from the competition, after mentor Louis Walsh chose her as one of his finalists.
The X Factor continues with a Judges' Houses double bill this weekend on ITV1.
I'm glad Goldie is gone she should never have been put through
megan999
02-10-2011, 16:39
IMO the girls are the most talented, Kelly Rowland's mentees. :thumbsup:
Chloe O'brien
02-10-2011, 23:26
I don't think I'll bother watching. All judges made wrong decisions on who they put through. Louis has completely lost the plot putting johnny and Kitty through. Another Wagner and Katie from last year. Jade and Joe Cox should have went trough not Frankie he's got up my nose from his first audition. The only one I think who will be a surprise is Jonjo Kerr
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Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland chose Misha Bryan, Janet Devlin, Sophie Habibis and Amelia Lily to be the four girls that she will mentor in the girls' category.
Kelly told Jade: "When I saw you the first time you moved me to tears. You have this incredible voice ... and it's in you because you come from so much emotion you know but sometimes there is a wall up."
But she wasn't given a place in the live finals.
Emotional wannabe Luke Lucas was hoping to get through to the next round, and said: "I can't explain in words how much I want this."
But it was Frankie Cocozza, Marcus Collins, Craig Colton and James Michael who will be mentored by Gary Barlow in the boys' category.
Gary told Luke that he was diappointed by his performance at judges' house.
And the Take That singer told Frankie: "I've really enjoyed every performance. From the first time you sang, you made us laugh with your funny stories. You've got a great personality; you kind of want to be in your gang."
The 18-year-old said: "I've always wanted to be a performer, there's nothing better than people clapping and cheering you. Yesterday I wanted to prove that I wasn't just here because of my antics in the first audition, and I was talented and I could perform. I think I've done that.
Tulisa Contostavlos put through 2 Shoes, Rhythmix, Nu Vibe and The Risk.
Only one of the groups - 2 Shoes - entered the competition as a fully formed group. The rest entered as solo singers and were put together by the judges.
Tulisa told Rhythmix: "Girls, you've got something different about you; you've got an urban edge."
The over 25s – who will be mentored by Louis Walsh - were revealed as Sami Brookes, Kitty Brucknell, Jonjo Kerr and Johnny Robinson.
But there was no place for Terry Winstanley.
Louis shocked Kitty when he told her: "You can sing, you can definitely, definitely sing. And you're a very passionate girl and you so want this, I can tell that. But the thing that worries me is I think you will be a nightmare to work with.
Kitty admitted that Louis had taken a risk and explained: "A lot of people don't really get me as an artist, you either love me or you hate me."
tammyy2j
03-10-2011, 10:34
Craig and Samantha are my favs this year hope they do well.
I cant believe Gary put Frankie though he isnt a great singer
The theme and special guests have been confirmed for the first X Factor Live Show.
All 16 contestants will be tackling tracks from a 'UK v US' back catalogue when the show kicks off on Saturday night at 7.30pm on ITV1.
Complementing the theme are special guests from the UK and US. Last year's X Factor winner Matt Cardle will be giving a live performance of his single 'Run For Your Life' as he attempts to top the UK singles chart for the second time.
Meanwhile, Cee Lo Green will be representing the US with a special performance of his latest track 'Cry Baby'.
Frankie Cocozza, Kitty Brucknell, Amelia Lily and Janet Devlin are among the 16 hopefuls currently preparing themselves for Saturday's first live show.
The X Factor airs on Saturday at 7.30pm and on Sunday at 8pm on ITV1. Olly Murs and Caroline Flack's The Xtra Factor follows immediately after both shows.
The X Factor judges will each have to eliminate one of their own acts after the first live show this weekend, it has been revealed.
The surprise twist will see Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland and Louis Walsh vote off one of the four artists in their respective categories on Sunday night, following Saturday night's performances.
There will consequently be no viewer vote for the first weekend, where the final 16 will become the final 12.
The judges informed the acts of the twist on Thursday, with Rowland telling the hopefuls: "We want you to put your best foot forward, make the decision hard for us and let us know why you need to stay."
Contostavlos assured the finalists that the judges' decisions will be based solely on Saturday's performances.
"Please understand all of you that none of us have made our decision," the N-Dubz singer said. "It's a clean slate and we are making our decision as if we have never seen you before."
Walsh added: "It's a level playing field - we want to see your passion, we want to see a star, it's all to play for."
Barlow explained: "We thought rather than wait until Saturday night we'll talk about the twist. This is the X Factor stage - it's one thing singing by the pool but it all changes here. This is where stars are born, like Leona. It's all going to feel very different on Saturday."
In this year's series, Barlow will oversee the Boys, Rowland will look after the Girls, Contostavlos has been given the Groups, and Walsh has landed the Overs.
The X Factor airs on Saturday at 7.30pm on ITV1. The Xtra Factor follows at 10pm on ITV2.
The X Factor finalists will record a cover of Rose Royce's 1978 hit 'Wishing on a Star' for this year's charity single.
All 16 acts to reach the Live Shows of the ITV1 singing competition will appear on the track, which will be released next month. All proceeds from the song will benefit ACT & Children's Hospices UK.
"I've seen the amazing work they do for kids and their families who need help and support," said X Factor creator Simon Cowell.
"I am thrilled that the X Factor charity single this year will benefit this charity."
Meanwhile, finalist Kitty Brucknell also expressed her excitement for the project, saying: "It's incredible to be able to give something back and hopefully help a lot of people."
Frankie Cocozza added: "[It's a] brilliant thing to be doing for a brilliant charity."
'Wishing on a Star' will serve as the fourth charity single release by X Factor finalists. It follows last year's successful cover of David Bowie's 'Heroes' and 2009's chart-topping version of Michael Jackson's 'You Are Not Alone'.
ACT and Children's Hospices spokesperson Barbara Gelb said: "The money raised from this single gives us the opportunity to improve the lives of these children and families.
"Every single bought, either online or through the High Street, will make such a difference."
tammyy2j
14-10-2011, 10:59
Grieving Janet Devlin to sing on X Factor just hours after her granddad is laid to rest
X Factor star Janet Devlin will deliver an emotional performance on tomorrow night’s live show — just hours after her beloved grandfather is buried.
The Tyrone teenager has been left devastated after the sudden death of her granddad Michael Devlin on Wednesday, but has opted to compete in this weekend’s programme after speaking with her family.
The shy 16-year-old — who is tipped to win the competition — has said she will dedicate her performance to his memory.
Her brothers and close friends will be in the audience to lend their support.
It is understood Janet was given permission by X Factor bosses to return home for tomorrow’s funeral, but decided to continue because it’s what her grandfather would have wanted.
Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph last night, a source close to the singer said the pair had been very close.
“Naturally Janet is very upset,” she said.
“Janet discussed the situation with her parents and it was decided that she should remain in the competition this weekend and not attend the funeral.
“Her grandfather was so proud of her and loved to listen to her sing. Janet and her family knew that he would want her to perform this weekend.”
The source said Janet has been receiving lots of support from fellow contestants, including over-25s hopeful Sami Brookes.
“All of the contestants have rallied round her — Sami has become a mother figure to Janet recently, and even gave up her bedroom last night so Janet could have a room to herself,” she added.
“Janet will be putting her all into her performance in memory of her grandad. Her brothers and closest friends are coming to the studio to support her — it will be an emotional weekend.”
An X Factor spokesperson said: “We can confirm that Janet’s grandfather has unfortunately passed away, and that the funeral is planned for Saturday.”
It is expected to be a highly-charged night, with a love and heartbreak theme planned for this weekend’s show. The contestants have been asked to show their “vulnerable” side by performing romantic tracks.
Janet, who is from Gortin in Tyrone, has been the bookies’ favourite since she impressed the judges with her rendition of Elton John’s Your Song at the auditions, and has been compared to singer/songwriter Ellie Goulding.
She sailed through the first live show last weekend with Coldplay's track Fix You. Judge Louis Walsh told her she was “incredible”.
“You've got Celtic soul, you're the voice of an angel,” he said.
Fellow judge Tulisa told the student she was “mesmerising”, and Gary Barlow agreed, telling her she was “totally unique”.
Sorry to sound harsh but she will get the sympathy vote this weekend I prefer if she took the week off RIP for her granddad
Viewers will be able to vote for their favourite acts on The X Factor this weekend by text message after ITV, TalkbackThames and Syco confirmed that the service is to return.
Fans can send their chosen contestant names via short code when the voting opens on each Saturday's live show, and continue voting via text until noon on the Sunday. All text votes will be charged at 35p.
The telephone and Red Button voting on The X Factor will continue to be available until lines close before Sunday's live results show.
Viewers who try to vote by text outside of the vote window will still be charged 35p, but the profits from those votes will be donated to charity.
Text voting on the The X Factor, which returns for the first time since 2007, has been created by Mobile Interactive Group and service provider Harvest Media Group, in collaboration with ITV, talkbackTHAMES digital and Syco. The text voting platform has been assessed by PhonepayPlus, the UK's regulator of premium rate services.
Ann Cook, the director of ITV Interactive, said: "Texting is a hugely popular way of interacting for ITV's viewers; therefore I am delighted that we are reintroducing text voting into The X Factor this weekend alongside phone and Red Button voting.
"ITV and all the partners involved in the show have worked alongside the mobile network operators over the last 12 months to ensure that we have full confidence in returning this platform, which will enable more consumers to vote on the UK's most popular entertainment show. We are enabling the audience to engage with us in a way we know they want to."
Robert Marsh, head of TalkbackThames Digital, added: "The reintroduction of text voting to The X Factor will increase the viewer's interactivity with the show.
"We have worked closely with all partners and are fully confident that the returning service will prove popular with audiences as they choose the UK's next big music sensation."
More than 15 million phone votes were registered during the seventh series of The X Factor last year, generating in excess of £5 million in revenue for ITV, Syco, Talkback and Harvest.
Chloe O'brien
14-10-2011, 22:09
My favourite act Gary Barlow. Don't care much for any of the acts.
tammyy2j
17-10-2011, 12:20
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_factor/3875968/Simon-Cowell-explodes-as-X-Factor-in-crisis.html
Simon is not happy
megan999
17-10-2011, 16:57
IMO X Factor is poor compared to last year. Last year I cared about some of the contestants. This year..... I read somewhere that Strictly Come Dancing has beaten X Factor in the ratings for 2 weeks. Doesn't surprise me. I wish I had the time to watch both, but alas, I like singing and I can't dance, hence the choice of what I watch!! I do dip into SCD now and then, though.
I'm starting to find Kelly quite annoying.
I feel sorry for Sophie (dressed as Carol Vorderman this week) she looks like Whitney from Eastenders but Kelly seems to be all about Misha and Janet she is overlooked
I like the bands alot this year Frankie should have gone and not NuVibe
X Factor has altered this week's theme at the last minute and has brought back the popular Rock Week.
Saturday's show was scheduled to have the acts performing tracks from their idols and musical favourites in a Heroes Week, but due to a last minute production switch, plans have been changed.
Rock Week has proved popular in previous series and last year's edition included a memorable performance of 'Creep' from Wagner, Matt Cardle's 'Nights In White Satin' and Katie Waissel's 'Sex On Fire'.
A source told Digital Spy: "Producers wanted to spice things up a bit for viewers and they thought the return of Rock Week would provide plenty of drama. It will challenge some of the acts, who have had an easy ride so far."
An official X Factor rep said: "The change of theme weeks was a production team decision to take contestants out of their comfort zone. Production regularly change themes late in the day."
The X Factor Rock Week airs on Saturday at 8pm on ITV1.
Chloe O'brien
18-10-2011, 19:17
The only act I like this year is Craig. I'm not fussed about any of the others. The acts are not new or unique. Janet is another Diana. Kitty is another Katie Wasiel and Johnny is Wagner.
tammyy2j
19-10-2011, 12:10
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2049693/X-Factor-2011-Sheila-OSullivan-exposes-manipulation-heart-show.html#ixzz1bAnKZ513
^ Freak Factor exposed, interesting read
megan999
19-10-2011, 17:01
X FACTOR bosses have quietly dropped the claim that their winner will bag a "million-pound contract" after leaks revealed the act would need to shift FOUR albums to hit seven figures.
According to the contract that all this year's finalists have been asked to sign, the winner will get an advance of just £150,000 for their first album.
They will then get up to £237,500 for their second, £315,000 for their third and £400,000 for a fourth. Yet acts such as Joe McElderry and Leon Jackson were dropped after only ONE.
Last year's winner Matt Cardle admitted: "I got an advance to keep me housed and fed while making my album. The million pound thing — that's just for TV."
The water-tight deals with show guru Simon Cowell's record label Syco also set up a sliding scale of smaller pay days for runners up. Whoever comes second could get a £260,000 advance for a fourth album while for the third-placed act — which last year was One Direction — the figure is £187,000.
All the stars then get 15 per cent of sales as a royalty payment — slashed to half if Syco spends more than £50,000 promoting them on TV.
X Factor had always billed the winner's prize as a "£1million recording contract" but is understood to have dropped this in 2009. Wannabes are sworn to secrecy and only now have the full details of the deals emerged.
A show source said: "The bottom line is that unless you have hit album after hit album you will never get anywhere near the £1million from selling records. But it's still a hugely lucrative show."
Stars can get up to £700 a day on the X Factor tour plus a £10,000 bonus with appearances — if enough tickets are sold. A greatest hits album could earn them up to £200,000 more.
Last night a spokesman for Syco said: "The X Factor provides a huge platform for earning potential for both the winner and finalists. It is estimated finalists have collectively earned an estimated £60million in the past few years alone including from record deals, endorsements and public appearances."
Leona Lewis is responsible for the lion's share of that having banked more than £20million.
Source: The Sun Online, 19/10/11
Johnny Robinson will be performing a Darkness song on this week's X Factor.
The 45-year-old singer, who is mentored by Louis Walsh, will attempt to win over the rival judges with his rendition of 'I Believe In A Thing Called Love', reports The Sun.
Gary Barlow has been highly critical of Walsh and Robinson so far in the competition, accusing the Irish judge of turning Robinson into a "pantomime dame".
However, the Harrow act told Digital Spy at the weekend that he wasn't concerned about Barlow's criticism.
"I love Gary. But I just want to bring a bit of fun to Saturday nights," he said. "That's what Saturday night TV used to be about when I was a kid. TV shows like Dame Edna and Hinge and Bracket. I just want to give everyone a good time each week."
Robinson was originally going to perform Abba's 'Winner Takes It All' as part of Heroes week, but due to a last minute theme week change from production, he has been forced to switch songs.
megan999
23-10-2011, 16:47
Johnny was my favourite last night :D Totally smashed it!
tammyy2j
23-10-2011, 18:54
Johnny was my favourite last night :D Totally smashed it!
I thought they were all awful myself
I thought they were all awful myself
Thank you, I thought I was the only one
Chloe O'brien
23-10-2011, 23:26
The only act I like is Craig. The rest are just a waste of space. This year is worse than others as there are four acts who are just there for the fame and are right pains in the butt. Kitty, Johnny, Misha B and Frankie. But I have a horrible feeling that other talented acts will suffer because of their greed to steal the limelight.
has become the sixth act to leave this year's series of The X Factor
The 31-year-old was eliminated from the competition after viewers voted her into the bottom two along with Kitty Brucknell. Both acts are mentored by veteran judge Louis Walsh.
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In the sing-off, Brookes performed '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' by Aretha Franklin, as Brucknell reprised her original audition song, Lady GaGa's 'The Edge Of Glory'.
Host Dermot O'Leary then threw voting over to the panel, asking Gary Barlow to make the first decision.
"This is tough," he declared. "Sami, that voice is undeniable, but I've always found you a little bit dated. Kitty, I'm a fan of yours. I'm excited by you."
He finally opted to send Brookes home, as did Kelly Rowland, who described Brucknell as a "wonderful entertainer".
Tulisa Contostavlos was next, first stating that both gave "amazing performances" in the sing-off, before explaining that Brookes was the person she "most connect[ed] with on stage" and that she would have to eliminate Brucknell.
In a surprise turn, Walsh then declined to send the vote to deadlock, instead naming Brookes as the act of his that would be sent home.
He cited Brucknell's "work ethic" when making his decision, but warned that she would have to do a better job "connecting with the public".
Speaking after the result, Brookes said: "This experience has just been amazing. I may not be able to sell a million albums as Gary said, but I am going to sing for the rest of my life."
Tulisa Contostavlos last week became the first judge to lose an act through the public vote when boyband Nu Vibe were eliminated over Frankie Cocozza.
thestud2k7
24-10-2011, 02:25
LOUIS Walsh is facing the axe from X Factor — in a shake-up that could see Simon Cowell return.
Judge Louis, 59, was forced into a humiliating apology live on air last night after branding 19-year-old wannabe Misha Bryan a bully.
Bosses also blame Cowell's switch to US X Factor for a fall in viewing figures. A massive 2.5 million fans have turned off X Factor during the current series — and ITV executives have begged Simon, 52, to return.
Last night Simon said cryptically: "I'm flattered that people are missing me — but I don't want anyone to miss the show."
Insiders suggested Simon could replace Louis next year, when the show will be in its ninth year.
A well-placed source said: "It doesn't take a genius to work out that Simon not being on has hit the ratings.
"ITV are happy with the panel. They think they're great. But they realise when it comes to X Factor judges, there isn't anyone like Simon. He IS X Factor.
"Simon has a lot on his plate in America with the US X Factor but he has not ruled out a return.
"The likelihood is that Louis will be gone next year — and Simon could make a welcome return."
In the event that Louis goes but Cowell cannot return, the search will be on be on for a "Simon Mk2" to appear alongside Gary Barlow.
Louis was dumped briefly in 2007 and replaced by choreographer Brian Friedman — before Cowell rehired him.
ITV said: "The show remains the most popular entertainment programme and this is the second most popular series in its eight-year history."
source: The Sun
tammyy2j
24-10-2011, 11:12
I think the show hasnt been about talent for the last 2 or 3 years
thestud2k7
25-10-2011, 02:34
SEETHING X Factor judge Kelly Rowland was AWOL last night — after jetting back to the USA.
The Destiny's Child star, 30, deserted her acts — including hot favourite Misha B — after her TV bust-up with fellow judge Tulisa Contostavlos, 23.
A worried ITV1 source admitted yesterday: "We don't know where she is."
Show sources accused her of leaving the wannabes she is supposed to be mentoring "in the lurch" after throwing her toys out of the pram.
Her flight home came hours after Sunday's tense show — in which she refused to speak to fellow judge Tulisa Contostavlos or even LOOK at the N-Dubz star
The pair spectacularly fell out the previous night as millions of Saturday viewers saw Kelly's 19-year-old protege Misha Bryan branded a "bully" live on TV.
Yesterday the very girl Kelly defended was among acts to find themselves deserted — as the judge left Britain's top telly show clueless about her whereabouts.
An insider said: "If I was one of them I'd be thinking, 'Great ... thanks'. As the contest heats up, she's left them in the lurch all week. It's very arrogant."
The others Kelly is meant to be coaching are Sophie Habibis, 19, and Janet Devlin, 16. X Factor bosses were praying the mentor — thought to be in Los Angeles — returns in time for next weekend's shows
Tulisa was described as "baffled" by the rumpus — since it was not even her who used the word "bullying" about Misha's off-screen attitude to a fellow contestant.
That remark came from Louis Walsh — who 24 hours later on Sunday's show apologised live on air.
Tulisa DID say Misha had made "mean comments". But a pal said: "She was expecting to bury the hatchet with Kelly on Sunday night. Kelly was having none of it.
"She had a major sense-of-humour failure — and was trying to suggest Tulisa was deliberately trying to destabilise her."
The chum added: "She's not going to go crawling to Kelly. Tulisa is too stubborn for that — and who could blame her?"
Source: The Sun
LOUIS Walsh is facing the axe from X Factor — in a shake-up that could see Simon Cowell return.
Judge Louis, 59, was forced into a humiliating apology live on air last night after branding 19-year-old wannabe Misha Bryan a bully.
Bosses also blame Cowell's switch to US X Factor for a fall in viewing figures. A massive 2.5 million fans have turned off X Factor during the current series — and ITV executives have begged Simon, 52, to return.
Last night Simon said cryptically: \"I'm flattered that people are missing me — but I don't want anyone to miss the show.\"
Insiders suggested Simon could replace Louis next year, when the show will be in its ninth year.
A well-placed source said: \"It doesn't take a genius to work out that Simon not being on has hit the ratings.
\"ITV are happy with the panel. They think they're great. But they realise when it comes to X Factor judges, there isn't anyone like Simon. He IS X Factor.
\"Simon has a lot on his plate in America with the US X Factor but he has not ruled out a return.
\"The likelihood is that Louis will be gone next year — and Simon could make a welcome return.\"
In the event that Louis goes but Cowell cannot return, the search will be on be on for a \"Simon Mk2\" to appear alongside Gary Barlow.
Louis was dumped briefly in 2007 and replaced by choreographer Brian Friedman — before Cowell rehired him.
ITV said: \"The show remains the most popular entertainment programme and this is the second most popular series in its eight-year history.\"
source: The Sun
X FACTOR boss Simon Cowell has backed Louis Walsh and told him: “Your job is safe.”
The music mogul threw his weight behind the Irishman amid claims he could be dumped from the ITV1 show over Saturday’s bullying row.
It had been reported Simon, 52, was plotting to axe Louis, 59, after he claimed Misha Bryan had been bullying his acts.
But we can exclusively reveal Simon texted his pal early yesterday and told him: “You have my word, your job is safe.”
Simon, who is an executive producer, has been closely monitoring this series from Los Angeles.
He wants to see a 50% ratings increase but has told all the judges he is happy with them.
An insider said: “Simon knows a new panel needs time to bed in. He’s not worried, the show is still pulling in millions of viewers.
“And these claims Louis is getting the elbow are utter nonsense.”
But one person who hopes Louis is sent packing is the latest booted-out wannabe, Sami Brookes.
Nearly 14million tuned in on Sunday to see the 31-year-old get voted out.
The bitter wannabe told the Daily Star: “I think Louis should be replaced.
“It’s a new show, there should be all new judges. He’s old-fashioned now.”
She claimed Louis was more interested in Kitty, 26, than either her or his other act Johnny Robinson, 45.
She added: “She’s all he cares about.”
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/xfactor/view/217417/Simon-Cowell-You-re-safe-Louis-Walsh/
SEETHING X Factor judge Kelly Rowland was AWOL last night — after jetting back to the USA.
The Destiny's Child star, 30, deserted her acts — including hot favourite Misha B — after her TV bust-up with fellow judge Tulisa Contostavlos, 23.
A worried ITV1 source admitted yesterday: "We don't know where she is."
Show sources accused her of leaving the wannabes she is supposed to be mentoring "in the lurch" after throwing her toys out of the pram.
Her flight home came hours after Sunday's tense show — in which she refused to speak to fellow judge Tulisa Contostavlos or even LOOK at the N-Dubz star
The pair spectacularly fell out the previous night as millions of Saturday viewers saw Kelly's 19-year-old protege Misha Bryan branded a "bully" live on TV.
Yesterday the very girl Kelly defended was among acts to find themselves deserted — as the judge left Britain's top telly show clueless about her whereabouts.
An insider said: "If I was one of them I'd be thinking, 'Great ... thanks'. As the contest heats up, she's left them in the lurch all week. It's very arrogant."
The others Kelly is meant to be coaching are Sophie Habibis, 19, and Janet Devlin, 16. X Factor bosses were praying the mentor — thought to be in Los Angeles — returns in time for next weekend's shows
Tulisa was described as "baffled" by the rumpus — since it was not even her who used the word "bullying" about Misha's off-screen attitude to a fellow contestant.
That remark came from Louis Walsh — who 24 hours later on Sunday's show apologised live on air.
Tulisa DID say Misha had made "mean comments". But a pal said: "She was expecting to bury the hatchet with Kelly on Sunday night. Kelly was having none of it.
"She had a major sense-of-humour failure — and was trying to suggest Tulisa was deliberately trying to destabilise her."
The chum added: "She's not going to go crawling to Kelly. Tulisa is too stubborn for that — and who could blame her?"
Source: The Sun
Kelly Rowland's representatives have played down claims that the X Factor judge has fled after clashes with her show colleagues.
The former Destiny's Child star has jetted back to Los Angeles for "business" but will return to guide her acts on Thursday.
Her spokeswoman said the trip had been in her diary for a long time.
It follows a report that she had "flounced" back to the US after falling out with fellow judge Tulisa Contostavlos.
Kelly's spokeswoman said that, despite heading home for a few days, she would remain in "constant contact" with her acts, Misha Bryan, Sophie Habibis and Janet Devlin.
"She is in LA for business and is only there for three days. She will be coming back on Thursday to see the girls," said the spokeswoman.
"She is not missing anything and will be in constant contact with the contestants by Skype and talking to them every day, and she is being sent MP3s of the songs. This has been in her diary for a long time."
A spokeswoman for The X Factor said she could not comment.
Meanwhile ousted contestant Sami Brookes has said her mentor, Louis Walsh, should make way for a new judge.
The 31-year-old singer, from Rhyl in North Wales, spoke out after Louis , the only remaining judge from the earlier series, sealed her fate with the deciding vote at the weekend.
PA
X Factor girlband Rhythmix have announced that they are to change their name.
The show had come under pressure from a children's music charity of the same name after it tried to trademark "Rhythmix" in Europe.
"At the request of the charity Rhythmix, the members of the girl group Rhythmix have decided to change their name, a decision which has the support of Syco and TalkbackTHAMES," an X Factor spokesperson said.
"The group's new name will be announced in due course".
The group are believed to have decided to make the change because they did not want to cause the charity any difficulties, despite there reportedly being no legal reason why they could not continue under the Rhythmix name.
Earlier today, the charity's chief executive Mark Davyd wrote an open letter to X Factor boss Simon Cowell asking him to change the name of the girl group.
"We don't believe that you are unaware of the way your own company is acting," Davyd said. "We are personally asking you to sort this problem out in the quickest and simplest way: Just change the name."
Davyd had initially said that it was "not appropriate" for the reality show to use the name and claimed that his first reply from the show was "basically, 'We don't care'".
The charity later backed a campaign to get Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' to number one at Christmas in protest against The X Factor.
thestud2k7
27-10-2011, 08:03
X Factor girlband Rhythmix have announced that they are to change their name.
The show had come under pressure from a children's music charity of the same name after it tried to trademark "Rhythmix" in Europe.
"At the request of the charity Rhythmix, the members of the girl group Rhythmix have decided to change their name, a decision which has the support of Syco and TalkbackTHAMES," an X Factor spokesperson said.
"The group's new name will be announced in due course".
The group are believed to have decided to make the change because they did not want to cause the charity any difficulties, despite there reportedly being no legal reason why they could not continue under the Rhythmix name.
Earlier today, the charity's chief executive Mark Davyd wrote an open letter to X Factor boss Simon Cowell asking him to change the name of the girl group.
"We don't believe that you are unaware of the way your own company is acting," Davyd said. "We are personally asking you to sort this problem out in the quickest and simplest way: Just change the name."
Davyd had initially said that it was "not appropriate" for the reality show to use the name and claimed that his first reply from the show was "basically, 'We don't care'".
The charity later backed a campaign to get Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' to number one at Christmas in protest against The X Factor.
Couldnt they picked an christmasy song than smells like teen spirit!!!!!!!!!
Michael Buble has a new album of Xmas songs out hope he gets to No. 1 with one of his covers he sounds so sexy no matter what he is singing :wub:
Chloe O'brien
27-10-2011, 13:26
I agree Lizann this is on my Santa list.
I agree Lizann this is on my Santa list.
Yes he is on my Santa List also :thumbsup:
megan999
28-10-2011, 19:09
Rhythmix (the girl band) have been renamed Little Mix.
Kelly Rowland will not appear on The X Factor this weekend, it has been announced.
The Destiny Child singer is currently in Los Angeles and will not be able to fly back to London because of a "throat infection".
"She is extremely ill with a viral throat infection and her doctors aren't permitting her to fly," her spokesperson told The Mirror. "Kelly is devastated she won't be here for this weekend's show."
Nicole Scherzinger has since been rumoured to step in as cover for the ill judge.
According to The Mirror's TV reporter Mark Jefferies, Rowland's absence from rehearsals for this weekend's show caused "chaos".
Last week, Rowland left for a trip to Los Angeles, sparking rumours that she had fallen out with fellow judges Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh.
Contostavlos and Walsh accused Rowland's act Misha B of bullying fellow contestants on last week's show. Rowland told Contostavlos to "leave things backstage".
The Destiny's Child star later denied reports that she left her X Factor acts because of a fall-out with her fellow judges, insisting that her LA trip had been planned "for a long time".
Maybe she has been shouting at Tulisa too much :lol:
STRESSED Kelly Rowland has sensationally pulled out of The X Factor — telling The Sun: "I'm so sick, I've been in tears all week."
We can reveal the Destiny's Child babe told show boss Simon Cowell she would not appear just over 24 hours before she was due on air.
Bosses last night frantically lined up Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger to replace her.
Kelly's withdrawal from this weekend's two ITV shows sparked fears she may quit FOR GOOD following an extraordinary on-screen bust-up last weekend.
The Sun revealed how the Texas-born star flew to Los Angeles on Monday after the row with rival judge Tulisa Contostavlos, who suggested her act Misha B had been harassing other singers.
Last night crocked Kelly rang us from her sickbed to explain why she'd left her wannabe acts without their much-needed mentor.
She said: "I'm so sick — I have no idea what is wrong with me, but I have the worst sore throat.
"I've been in tears all week. It got so bad that I stopped eating and drinking and got so dehydrated the doctor put me on a drip.
"Even now I can't swallow anything — not even my own saliva. The doctors don't even really know what's wrong, either. They say whatever I have is extremely rare."
Raising fears her condition was caused by stress, Kelly said she came down with the illness hours after last Sunday's tense X Factor.
The 30-year-old star said: "I was on the plane and I got this weird scratchy feeling in my throat. As the flight went on it got worse and worse. I was drinking orange juice and taking vitamins but, by the time I landed, I couldn't swallow.
"The doctor said that whatever I had was extremely rare. The infection is really low down in my throat. I've been on a drip, had injections of antibiotics and been drinking water non-stop. I even had a cortisone (steroid) shot."
Last night Kelly's personal doctor confirmed her condition is rare.
Beverly Hills-based Shawn S. Nasseri, American Idol's resident doc, said: "Kelly has a severe throat infection that's like glandular fever.
"It's extremely rare and I only see ten or so cases a year. She has had intravenous antibiotics and we've done scans. Hopefully she'll be better in two or three days, but she needs to rest up."
Meanwhile Kelly hit back at claims she had left her X Factor group, girls Misha B, Janet Devlin and Sophie Habibas, in the lurch.
NPG.com Show sources claimed she had gone AWOL and was refusing to say why she had to be in LA.
But Kelly said: "I had some very important personal meetings I'd had in the diary for a year.
"But I've been so sick I even had to postpone them. Since I got off the plane I've been laid out."
She insisted she had been in touch with her girls "every day", adding: "We chose the songs at the start of the week and I've been getting recordings sent to me of how they're doing. They are doing so well, they all need to step out of their comfort zone.
"I have been telling everyone in America how talented they are. I was so excited about Halloween week, but now I can't be there."
Kelly admitted she had not yet buried the hatchet with Tulisa or even spoken to her since the row.
The Sun revealed Kelly went ballistic with producers backstage after Tulisa criticised Misha B.
Last night Kelly said she was still angry over Tulisa's comments. She said: "I still disagree with Tulisa, but in the heat of the moment the passion gets to us and we are all extremely passionate about what we do as mentors.
"Misha will continue to shine and she will learn from this experience and use it to master herself as an artist as we all learn to do."
And Kelly hit back at claims she was interfering in other people's acts, saying she wanted to help ALL the X Factor wannabes.
She said: "Part of my reason for doing the show was to mentor growing stars, so I'm rooting for all the acts. Tulisa and the other judges are doing an amazing job. This is a contest and it's crunch time now."
Last night show insiders said backstage was "total chaos" after Kelly revealed her shock news.
One said: "People thought it was a wind-up when they first heard she wasn't coming. When it sank in, producers were running around screaming, trying to work out what to do."
Nicole, 33, was due to perform her new song on Sunday's show. With her poised to sign up as a judge, the insider added: "Kelly must really be knocked for six if a sore throat has done her in.
"This is a huge multi-million pound show and the judges are handsomely rewarded. You could argue she could have struggled through a few hours of live TV."
Kelly spoke to her acts on Skype and was yesterday hoping she'd be well enough to fly back in time for Sunday's results show. But bosses admitted that was "unlikely".
A spokeswoman for the singer said: "Kelly's devastated she won't be here for this weekend's show. Her doctors aren't permitting her to fly. Kelly will return to the show as soon as she's recovered. The girls wished her a speedy recovery."
The Sun
X Factor stars The Risk have confirmed that Ashley Baptiste has left the band and will be replaced by Nu Vibe's Ashford Campbell.
The 22-year-old quit The X Factor after deciding that he could not commit to life in a boyband.
In a statement, Baptiste praised his former bandmates Charlie Healy, Andrew Merry and Derry Mensah and said that he is confident The Risk can win The X Factor without him.
"It's been a really tough decision but I have decided to leave The Risk," he declared. "I don't believe my future lies in a boyband and it's not fair on Charlie, Derry and Andy to remain in the band when I am not truly committed to it for the long term.
"I believe The Risk can win The X Factor and I'm backing them all the way. I count them as my friends so I know we'll stay in touch."
The Risk added: "We're gutted to be losing Ashley but we back him all the way in his decision. We're going to miss him, but The Risk are going to carry on in the competition and hope we can do our mate and all our supporters proud."
An X Factor spokesperson said: "We're disappointed to be losing Ashley from the competition but we fully support his decision and wish him well for the future."
Following Baptiste's departure, The Risk asked their mentor Tulisa Contostavlos if they could continue as a four piece with former Nu Vibe member Campbell in the lineup.
"We're devastated that Ashley has decided to leave but we respect his decision," the group said. "After taking in the news we decided that we didn't want to be a trio, we really wanted another member.
"We have always liked Ashford, right from Boot Camp, and always had a strong bond with him. He's mega talented and will bring so many qualities to the group. We're so glad he said yes and we can't wait to get rehearsing."
Contostavlos gave her backing to the decision and said that Campbell would be a "fantastic fit" for The Risk.
"I'm gutted to see Ashley go, we'll all really miss him but we respect his choice and wish him all the best for the future," she said.
"The Risk boys really wanted Ashford to replace Ashley and I think he's got a great voice, he's a fantastic fit and I totally support their decision"
Campbell additionally claimed that the other members of Nu Vibe, who were eliminated in the second week of The X Factor live shows, have given their blessing to his move.
"I couldn't believe what I was hearing when I got the call," the 16-year-old said. "I had to speak to the Nu Vibe boys first and once they gave me their blessing I was straight back on the phone to grab the offer. It's unbelievable and now I've got to work even harder after my break."
The new-look version of The Risk have just 24 hours to prepare for their first performance together on The X Factor's next live show.
The X Factor returns tonight at 8pm on ITV1.
megan999
29-10-2011, 16:52
All the changes in the groups is getting my head in a spin!
Alexandra Burke will be a guest judge on this weekend's X Factor, it has been announced.
The singer, who won the show in 2008, has been drafted in as a last minute replacement for Kelly Rowland, who will miss the show due to ill health.
Burke said: "I'm really excited to be a guest judge on The X Factor this evening. As someone who has been part of the show all the way to the final, I can't wait to share my opinions. I'll be there fighting for the girls tonight!"
A statement released yesterday confirmed that the Destiny's Child star is unable to fly back to the UK from LA due to a throat infection.
"Kelly is devastated she won't be here for this weekend's show," read the statement. "She is extremely ill with a viral throat infection and her doctors aren't permitting her to fly."
The news follows rumours that Rowland had flown to America after falling out with fellow judges Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh.
Contostavlos and Walsh accused Rowland's act Misha B of bullying fellow contestants on last week's show, prompting Rowland to warn Contostavlos to "leave things backstage".
Rowland has insisted that she hasn't abandoned her acts and has been in constant contact with them from the other side of the Atlantic. She had been due back in the UK on Thursday.
Burke will join Contostavlos, Walsh and Gary Barlow on the X Factor judging panel from 8pm tonight on ITV1.
i think im done with x factor now, i feel its run its course. I feel all these changes are just a boost for ratings. Its to dark and depressing now not what you want on saturday nights!
megan999
30-10-2011, 16:51
I can't stand Frankie. Not a fan of Kitty. I wish Sophie would sing an up-tempo song for goodness sake!! Her song choices make her seem so boring. Loving Marcus and Craig :D
A 24-year-old man who falsely accused Louis Walsh of sexual assault has apologised in court.
Leonard Watters claimed that he had been groped by the X Factor star in the bathroom of a Dublin nightclub earlier this year. Watters was arrested after admitting that he had made up the accusations.
Appearing in Dublin District Court this morning, Watters apologised for having given two false statements to Irish police.
"I would like to sincerely apologise to Mr Louis Walsh for all the stuff I put him through. The allegation was false," he is quoted as having said from the witness box.
His solicitor told the court that the father-of-two is now seen as a "Walter Mitty"-type fantasist within his local community.
Detective Inspector Michael Cryan said that CCTV footage had been examined the day before Watters made his second false statement on June 27, explaining: "It became obvious the CCTV did not support his allegations."
"He admitted Louis Walsh did not sexually assault him," Cryan added. "He continued to claim he was sexually assaulted in the toilets but that Louis Walsh did not do it."
Watters was remanded in custody until 2pm, when he will be sentenced by judge Dermot Dempsey.
Speaking after having his name cleared, Walsh said that he had "instructed my libel lawyer to vigorously pursue legal action" against The Sun newspaper over the claims.
megan999
02-11-2011, 16:51
I'm glad that Louis Walsh name has been cleared. I think Alexandra Burke made a good stand in judge for Kelly:thumbsup:. Kelly is on her way back now.
megan999
02-11-2011, 17:19
X Factor's Tulisa Contostavlos falls ill - as Kelly Rowland flies back to UK
The singer has pulled out of all promotional work for her new perfume due to illness.
A spokesman for Tulisa said that the star was suffering from toothache and was due to visit a dentist this afternoon for treatment.
He added that the judge would be well enough to appear on Saturday's X Factor show.
Tulisa kicked off a huge row with Kelly after claiming her contestant Misha B had been picking on girls in her band Rhythmix and making them cry.
News of Tulisa feeling unwell came as Kelly Rowland jetted back to the UK after missing last week’s show due to a severe throat infection, which kept her in Los Angeles and left former winner Alexandra Burke to step in to mentor the girls.
Fellow judge Gary Barlow has spoken out about the feud that erupted over the Misha B bullying row.
He said: “For anyone who thinks last week was all for the cameras, then they’re wrong. Tulisa is very young and what she came out with shocked me, to be honest.
“I couldn’t believe it had been brought to the stage, but she’s one of those people, who when she sees something she’s got to say it, so fair enough.
“Maybe it’s a case of Kelly and me against Louis and Tulisa.
“I do like Kelly. I don’t know why Tulisa did it. But she is the kind of person who only does stuff she believes in. She’d pobably defend it if you talk to her. Tulisa’s not one to back down.
“We all feel very protective towards our acts. In Tulisa’s eyes she was *defending her bands, but then on the other side of the coin Kelly’s there with one of her bands being looked at like a trouble maker.
“If anything I think Misha’s chances will have improved. I think people will have felt sorry for her.
“If you flip it round she was *actually being bullied. I don’t think Tulisa bullied her, but *Louis took it too far.”
source: The Mirror
tammyy2j
03-11-2011, 14:14
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2056476/X-Factor-2011-Calls-grow-Kitty-Brucknell-kicked-The-X-Factor-apologises-racially-abusing-The-Risks-Derry.html
Kitty makes racist remarks that is her gone this week I think
Tulisa Contostavlos has been struck down with toothache ahead of this Saturday's X Factor.
Her spokesman confirmed that the N-Dubz singer is suffering from the complaint, but indicated that she will appear on this Saturday's X Factor panel.
According to The Mirror, Contostavlos has cancelled promotional work for her new perfume this week due to the problem.
Alexandra Burke filled in for fellow judge Kelly Rowland who missed last weekend's live shows with a "throat infection".
Contostavlos and Rowland are supposedly now on 'good terms' despite their recent row over contestant Misha B.
The X Factor continues on Saturday night at 8pm on ITV1.
Producers are planning a double elimination for The X Factor this Sunday (November 6), it has been reported.
An unhappy Simon Cowell has also spoken to the contestants for the first time, according to The Mirror.
Cowell - who is still an executive producer of the show although he no longer sits on the panel - is said to have told the remaining finalists that he has concerns about their "quality and dedication", challenging finalists to "demonstrate [that] you are a recording artist".
A production source told the paper: "Cowell wasn't messing around when he spoke to them and he left them in no doubt they all needed to improve.
"He can't be here because he is so busy in the States but he hopes this will help the singers and the ratings."
Meanwhile, The Sun reports that Gary Barlow invited the other judges and Xtra Factor hosts Caroline Flack and Olly Murs to dinner at his house on Wednesday evening to discuss the show.
"Everyone is worried about how well the show is doing and Gary took matters into his own hands by arranging a gathering," a source claimed.
"He told them they need to make sure the show gets stronger as they don't want to be beaten by [Strictly Come Dancing] again."
The insider - who claimed that Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos have patched up their previous differences - said that the judges left the meal having promised to "knuckle down with their acts to make X Factor better".
The X Factor next airs this Saturday and Sunday (November 5 and 6) at 8pm on ITV1.
Two X Factor finalists will be eliminated this weekend, ITV has confirmed.
As claimed earlier today, the competition will lose two of the remaining nine singers during Sunday night's (November 6) results show.
Girl group Little Mix, Janet Devlin and Craig Colton are among the acts still in the competition, which takes on a Club Classics theme tomorrow night (November 5).
Of the remaining nine, Kitty Brucknell, Frankie Cocozza and Misha B have all placed in the bottom two in recent weeks.
Discussing the news on his Twitter page, Colton - who won praise for his performance of Adele's 'Set Fire To The Rain' last week - said: "Me and marcus need alot of support this weekend everyone we are both very scared. Two people will be voted off (sic)"
Meanwhile, as Digital Spy reported earlier this week, Lady GaGa is now confirmed to perform on the X Factor results show the following Sunday, November 13.
The X Factor continues tomorrow and Sunday night at 8pm on ITV1.
Chloe O'brien
04-11-2011, 12:02
Great news. hopefully we can get rid of two of the following. Kitty Brucknell, Frankie Cocozza and Misha B. How gorgeous wa Gary Barlow looking on tv this morning. :D
tammyy2j
04-11-2011, 14:17
Great news. hopefully we can get rid of two of the following. Kitty Brucknell, Frankie Cocozza and Misha B. How gorgeous wa Gary Barlow looking on tv this morning. :D
I'd say bye bye Kitty and Frankie
X Factor bosses are reportedly planning to switch the judges' categories in a shock twist.
The move, which hasn't yet been discussed with the judges, would see Tulisa Contostavlos's Groups, Gary Barlow's Boys, Kelly Rowland's Girls and Louis Walsh's Over 25s receive a different judge as their new mentor.
Producers want host Dermot O'Leary to announce the news as early as next week, according to The Sun.
The twist was allegedly created last night during crisis talks with senior staff, who are said to be "paralysed by fear" over Strictly Come Dancing beating The X Factor in the ratings last weekend.
The BBC dancing competition averaged 10.16m viewers during its Halloween special, while The X Factor was watched by 9.59m, a drop of 180k from the previous week.
A show source said: "This move will really put the cat among the pigeons as it's the last thing the judges will expect. It will be a major test for them as they've become too comfortable with their own acts. Producers reckon tearing up the format is just the shot in the arm the show needs."
It was recently confirmed that two acts will leave the competition this weekend in a double elimination.
The X Factor judges were previously forced to eliminate one of their own acts after the first live show, taking the final 16 down to 12 without a public vote.
megan999
05-11-2011, 16:49
X Factor bosses are reportedly planning to switch the judges' categories in a shock twist.
Woah, that really would be a shock twist! Double eviction was predictable, but I never expected this! Let's hope that's what this show needs to give it a kick up the backside and breathe new life into it :D
Chloe O'brien
05-11-2011, 23:30
I'd say bye bye Kitty and Frankie
Yeah Kitty and Frankie deserve to go. They know that they are never going to get a recording contract and they are only in the competition for the fame. They need to be booted then we can get rid of Johnny and Misha B.
moonstorm
06-11-2011, 08:48
Thanks Chloe, I thought I was the only one that didn't like Misha B!
megan999
06-11-2011, 16:56
Marcus was my favourite last night. Totally put it down :D Craig was good as well - he's another one who is consistent. Frankie to go tonight. Felt sorry for Janet. IMO it was nice to see her sing something upbeat, AND she insisted on no dancers - who I find distracting.
thestud2k7
06-11-2011, 19:07
can anybody explaine all the love for kitty?
i dont get it she seems to shout instead of singing
Stunned audiences were left checking their hearing as the 19-year-old escaped the sing-off for next week's show.
Boyband The Risk, one of Tulisa's groups, were voted off first before the sing-off in the shock elimination.
The group were thought to be safe, but acts criticised by the judges pipped them to be taken through to next week.
It meant that votes on the night left Johnny and Kitty to fight it out for survival.
Johnny, 45, sang the Everly Brothers' Unchained Melody using his unique falsetto to great effect.
Kitty, 26, looked sombre as she sang Kelly Clarkson's Beautiful Disaster but belted out the tune confidently.
But in the end the first three judges decided to save Kitty, powering her through to next week's show.
Johnny was gracious in defeat: "I really want to thank everybody that's got behind me.
"All of you out there, everybody in the UK that accepted me just for being me."
Louis was tearful as he had to choose between his remaining two acts to go.
He said: "I love both acts, they have been incredible to work with.
"I have to pick the person I think in the real would would get a recording contract.
"The act I have to send home tonight is Johnny."
Tulisa agreed, adding: "I get along with both of you guys really well.
"For me the act I'm sending home tonight is Johnny."
And Kelly, despite always calling the high-voiced singer her "guilty pleasure", also gave him the boot.
She said: "Whose album am I going to buy, who am I going to see in concert.
"The act that I'm sending home tonight is Johnny."
Celebrities were outraged by what had happened and said they were switching off the show.
Wayne Rooney tweeted: "Just turned X Factor off. Disgraceful 1st time I've ever refused to watch it. Bring Simon back."
Cricketer Michael Vaughan added: "That's it... My X factor watching career is over...Joke."
Michael Owen fumed: "I'm being subjected to X Factor. Is Louis the biggest nugget of all time? Crying?
"I hate this programme with a passion. All phonies."
The double elimination saw the two acts follow in the footsteps of Sophie Habibis who was voted off last time.
An extraordinary Saturday night of performances saw even more bust-ups among the judges.
Gary and Louis told each other to shut up, while Kelly blasted the Irish judge for telling Frankie Cocozza he would "never be a rock star".
Marcus received most of the praise for his incredible version of Jackie Wilson's classic Reet Petite.
But it was Frankie and Janet who came under fire for their respective versions of Black Eyed Peas' I've Got a Feeling and I Want You Back by the Jackson 5.
Florence and the Machine and JLS all performed during the Sunday extravaganza.
tammyy2j
07-11-2011, 13:28
I'm shocked The Risk are out thought they would be in the final
Johnny was so humble and kind in defeat a true gent
megan999
07-11-2011, 17:26
X Factor's Frankie Cocozza in Ofcom probe
X FACTOR wannabe Frankie Cocozza's boozy behaviour and on-screen swearing have prompted an investigation by TV regulator Ofcom.
The youngster's antics have contributed to a probe of three potential breaches of the programme code.
The watchdog will look at whether he broke rules by swearing on television.
Frankie, 19, shouted "********** have it — get in there" after making it through to the next round on October 23.
His foul language aired just before the 9pm watershed.
The previous night's show also showed Frankie on a night out with pals — which could be seen to be glamorising alcohol use.
There was also a problem with an on-screen contest when the answers appeared in a different order throughout the programme.
Source: The Sun
-----> I was shocked The Risk was sent home. They were one of my favourites. Who on earth is voting for Frankie? Not for his singing talent, surely?:thumbsdow
they should boot Frankie off, his behaviour is totally unacceptable if ye ask me! i agree johnny was very humble when he left.
they should boot Frankie off, his behaviour is totally unacceptable if ye ask me! i agree johnny was very humble when he left.
Never mind his behaviour, he can't sing, should have been booted off after audition. But I guess they keep those characters for the shock exit before final
Frankie has been axed from X Factor
tammyy2j
08-11-2011, 13:53
Frankie Cocozza has been kicked out of The X Factor.
The controversial singer was asked to exit the ITV singing competition after breaking a "golden rule", according to reports.
Cocozza, who has become notorious for his hard-partying lifestyle, is believed to have been asked to leave the X Factor house this morning.
"Frankie is devastated but he has broken a golden rule so producers had no option but to axe him," a source told The Sun. "He had an extra boost from being kept in at the weekend when he thought he was going to go.
"But now his dream is officially over and he only has himself to blame."
In a statement, the X Factor press team said: "Nothing can be confirmed or denied, a statement [regarding Frankie] will be out as soon as possible."
Cocozza is currently at the centre of two Ofcom investigations, amid accusations that he swore on screen and that his on-screen antics have glamorised the misuse of alcohol.
He's probably been head hunted by "I'm a Non-Entity get me out of here"
tammyy2j
08-11-2011, 14:03
I wonder will Johnny or The Risk be brought back now
Chloe O'brien
08-11-2011, 14:29
He's probably been head hunted by "I'm a Non-Entity get me out of here"
Either that or turn up in TOWIE or any of the other rubbish reality shows were you can become a star despite being talentless. I'm glad he's gone he should never had made it in to the live shows.
Paddy Power will refund outright bets on Frankie Cocozza in The X Factor following his axing from the competition.
Cocozza departed the competition today (Tuesday, November 8) after breaking a "golden rule" of The X Factor.
The 18-year-old was kicked off the ITV1 talent show and has issued an apology to fans and his mentor Gary Barlow for his "out-of-control" behaviour.
Over £10,000 had been placed on Cocozza to win the competition at Paddy Power and that sum will be refunded.
"Frankie's punters didn't get much of a run for their money so we're only too happy to have a decent excuse to give their money back," said a rep for Paddy Power.
Kitty Brucknell has now replaced Cocozza as the favourite to be eliminated from the competition on Sunday night.
Marcus Collins is the 9/4 favourite to win the ITV1 talent show.
The X Factor will reveal details tomorrow (Wednesday, November 9) of any plans to change the format following Cocozza's exit.
Frankie Cocozza was kicked off The X Factor earlier today (Tuesday, November 8) after it was revealed that the 18-year-old singer had broken one of the show's "Golden Rules".
Details on Cocozza's rule break have not been confirmed, but the singer confessed that his behaviour had got "out of control" behind the scenes in a statement about his departure.
According to tabloid reports, Cocozza is being punished for boasting about taking cocaine to production staff.
Drug-taking was Golden Rule number six on a list revealed during the 2010 series of the show. The list was unveiled last year by the News of the World following bad behaviour from some of the contestants.
It is not clear if The X Factor's contestant restrictions have been updated this year, because Cocozza has been on numerous boozy nights out, breaking the first Golden Rule.
The 2010 X Factor 10 Golden Rules:
1. No getting drunk
2. No sexual relationships between contestants
3. No leaving the house without permission
4. Lads and girls must stay apart overnight
5. No pornography in the house
6. Zero tolerance on damaging property
7. Zero tolerance on drug use
8. 24-hour-a-day security surveillance
9. No relationships with X Factor fans
10. No overnight stays for contestants' boyfriends or girlfriends during live finals
The X Factor will confirm details of any format alterations tomorrow, following Cocozza's exit from the show.
tammyy2j
08-11-2011, 16:59
My guess is drugs
What'd you know turns out there is a God.
:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:
How he got so far is entirely beyond me, he cannot sing. James should have gone through in the judge's vote from the first week. Wonder who they'll bring back Johnny or The Risk personally I think both should be given the opportunity to come back as both are good and didn't deserve to be in the bottom three, and neither did Kitty and I'm not her biggest fan compared to Frankie who after the performance he gave on Saturday should have occupied all three of the bottom places, one for the fact he can't sing, the second for being there in the first place and the third for extraordinarily inappropriate behaviour.
:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:
LFC FOR LIFE YNWA JFT96
megan999
08-11-2011, 17:10
IMO this has been both the worst and most disruptive series of X Factor ever:(
This weekend's X Factor will have a Lady GaGa vs Queen theme, it has been confirmed.
All six remaining acts will sing tracks by either GaGa or Queen on Saturday night.
The X Factor famously had a Queen week on the 2009 series, which featured Jedward covering 'Under Pressure', Danyl Johnson tackling 'We Are The Champions' and Olly Murs covering 'Don't Stop Me Now'.
Eventual winner Joe McElderry covered 'Somebody To Love'.
Lady GaGa is the special guest performer on this Sunday's results show, so she will be able to give her verdict to the finalists on their performances.
It is still not known whether a previous contestant will be allowed to return this weekend to replace the axed Frankie Cocozza.
The X Factor airs on Saturday at 8.15pm on ITV1.
Kitty will be happy about Gaga
The season has been like a soap opera more than a talent show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFCiDSiFoiI
Four former X Factor contestants have been given the opportunity to win back a place on the show.
One of James Michael, Amelia Lily, 2 Shoes or Jonjo Kerr, who were all eliminated by the judges in the first week of the live shows, will replace axed singer Frankie Cocozza on Saturday's show.
The public will have to vote for James, Amelia, 2 Shoes and Jonjo for the first time.
An X Factor spokesperson said in a statement: "The four acts have never been in a public vote so, with Frankie leaving the competition, this is an opportunity for the public to decide who comes back to the show."
Whoever receives the most votes will win their place back in the competition from this weekend.
The X Factor's returning contestant will be revealed this Saturday at 8.15pm on ITV1.
A four-way phone vote for the act to replace Frankie Cocozza on The X Factor will open this afternoon (November 10).
At a London press conference, it was confirmed that the poll between Amelia Lily, Jonjo Kerr, James Michael and 2 Shoes will open at 4pm today and close during Saturday's live show.
22p from each phone vote will be donated to Help For Heroes, which works to provide better facilities for wounded British servicemen and women.
Head judge Gary Barlow said: "I don't think any of us here are guilt-free with Frankie... I'm always on the phone. I just hope he's okay.
"I can't follow Frankie around all week... we've all encouraged Frankie to be bad... I do feel sorry."
Cocozza was axed from the show on Tuesday amid rumours that he had bragged about taking cocaine.
Barlow added: "Frankie was silly. But I'm a parent. He's got to live with this forever, so I feel guilty about that."
Tulisa Contostavlos defended Barlow, explaining that Cocozza's mentor was "not a babysitter".
During the conference, Barlow explained that legal reasons prevent the panel from revealing which 'golden rule' Cocozza had broken, while Walsh explained that it was a "lack of professionalism".
Walsh, who had frequently been critical of Cocozza's live show performances, added: "It's a pity. I loved Frankie's first audition."
Judge Kelly Rowland, who eliminated Lily in week one, said: "It's really good that these acts get a second go... we have bonded with these acts."
Of the suggestion that the wildcards have an "unfair" advantage over the acts already in the competition, Rowland added: "Everyone has to come out swinging. It should bring everyone up a notch."
tammyy2j
10-11-2011, 16:20
I think Amelia Lily will be back in
X Factor bosses are to donate profits from the phone vote to replace shamed Frankie Cocozza to charity.
Viewers can throw a lifeline to one of the four acts who were ditched from the show by their own mentors, with 2 Shoes, Amelia Lily, James Michael and Jonjo Kerr in the running.
Now ITV and show producers talkbackThames and Syco have said the profits - amounting to at least 22p per call - will go to Help For Heroes.
None of the four ejected acts has so far faced a public vote, but show bosses decided to bring them back to plug the gap left by Frankie, who was axed from the show on Tuesday after he broke show rules by boasting about drug use.
The winner of the phone vote will return to the X Factor on Saturday night to sing alongside the remaining wannabes to perform either a Queen or Lady Gaga song.
Elaine Bedell, ITV's director of entertainment, said: "In these unprecedented circumstances I'm pleased that we are giving viewers the opportunity to vote for one act to return to Saturday's show and that all profits from this vote will be donated to Help For Heroes."
Phone lines opened at 4pm today and close during the show on Saturday, which begins at 8.15pm, with call terms at www.itv.com/terms.
PA
tammyy2j
11-11-2011, 14:09
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_factor/3928395/My-six-nights-on-cocaine-and-seven-girls.html
Frankie sells his story already
Chloe O'brien
11-11-2011, 21:29
Why are the media giving Frankie Ccan't-sing and publicity. We don't need another usless talentless wannabee. Ignore him he might go away.
Rihanna and former contestant Rebecca Ferguson have landed guest spots on next week's X Factor results show.
The Barbados-born popstar, who caused controversy with her raunchy performance on last year's X Factor final, will top the bill on next Sunday's (November 27) ITV1 showdown.
Meanwhile, Ferguson makes her first return to the X Factor stage since finishing runner-up in the 2010 series. She is expected to perform 'Nothing's Real But Love', the lead track from her debut album Heaven.
Lady GaGa appeared on yesterday's (November 13) results show and came out to comfort eliminated contestant Kitty Brucknell on spinoff show The Xtra Factor.
Six contestants remain on The X Factor with the chance of winning a Syco record contract and to become Christmas number one.
Amelia Lily is the new bookmakers' favourite after returning to the ITV1 show as a wildcard act on Saturday.
Amelia is a more credible favourite than Janet, who's murdered every song she's been given so far!
tammyy2j
14-11-2011, 15:06
I loved Kitty getting to sing a few lines of Born This Way I dont understand why Lulu wouldnt give her another Gaga song to sing instead giving her a Queen song Lulu can be an idiot Johnny and Sami were more liked than Kitty and Misha is another who isnt liked
Amelia is great she never should have been sent home to begin with her mentor Kelly knows feck all imo
Did Frankie leave on his own or was he axed looked to me on sat night that it was his decision to leave Gary never apologised for messing up with Frankie and putting on the live shows to start with other way more talented contestants and then telling him to behave really starting to dislike Barlow
Personally I wanted to James to return as in years gone by if an act left it was an act of the same catergory that was bought back, if gary hadn't put Frankie through in the first place (and i think we all know why he did) we would have had all this, James IMHO is the better singer by far. Also think the headlines should have been "Act poised to return" instead of "Amelia poised to return" made it all too obvious that people should put her back in.
LFC FOR LIFE YNWA JFT 96
tammyy2j
14-11-2011, 20:45
Why are the media giving Frankie Ccan't-sing and publicity. We don't need another usless talentless wannabee. Ignore him he might go away.
I say expect to see Frankie and maybe his family in their own reality show or some other reality show
why are the media giving frankie ccan't-sing and publicity plus cant keep in his pants . We don't need another usless talentless wannabee. Ignore him he might go away.
fyp :D
The X Factor finalists will each tackle songs from the movies on this week's live show.
The six remaining acts - Little Mix, Misha B, Amelia Lily, Janet Devlin, Marcus Collins and Craig Colton - will each perform a song featured in a classic film.
The X Factor has featured a movie-themed week in the past, including 2009's series - which famously saw Louis Walsh challenging Simon Cowell's choice of a song from the little-known cult film Gummo.
On that occasion, acts including Olly Murs, Stacey Solomon and Joe McElderry sang songs from the films Pulp Fiction, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Lion King.
Last week, the finalists sang tracks by Lady GaGa and Queen, with Kitty Brucknell being eliminated.
The X Factor airs on Saturday at 8.15pm on ITV1.
JUST when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for X Factor, Gary Barlow has delivered another gut-wrenching body blow.
This year’s series has seen a cocaine scandal, race row, an electrical blackout on live TV plus, of course, the obligatory autotune rumpus.
And now, to add insult to injury, new judge Gary has dropped his biggest hint yet that he WON’T be coming back for next year’s series.
He said: “I’m taking some time off next year to remind myself who my children are and what their names are.”
Daniel, 11, Emily, nine, and Daisy, two, Gary, in case you really HAD forgotten...
“Next year doesn’t even feel like it’s approaching,” he added.
The Take That star was speaking at last night’s Children In Need Rocks Manchester gig, which he organised. “It’s been nice to concentrate on something other than X Factor,” he said. “We’re in a bubble down there. It’s been good to leave London. We get tied up with our own importance.”
The concert featured his new buddies Kelly Rowland and Tulisa, as well as Lady Gaga, Jessie J, JLS and Coldplay.
“I contacted everyone myself,” says Gary, 40. “I usually start with an email, then call them. It’s important to do that, rather than get a call from some researcher.”
However, Cheryl Cole was forced to pull out of a duet with Gary after she was struck down with pharyngitis.
Gary, who sung Back for Good on his lonesome, told me: “I didn’t want to replace her because it was going to be such a nice moment for her tonight. She’s gutted. Who knows, we might be able to do a duet another time.”
On next year’s X Factor maybe?
Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/11/18/x-factor-gary-barlow-hints-that-he-won-t-return-as-judge-for-next-series-115875-23570072/#ixzz1e3AMXzPw
Craig Colton has become the next act to leave The X Factor.
The 22-year-old was eliminated from the contest after receiving fewer viewer votes than Amelia Lily, who returned to the show last week as a replacement for Frankie Cocozza.
The poll went to deadlock after judges failed to decide between the pair. Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos chose to save Colton, while Kelly Rowland and Louis Walsh gave their backing to Lily.
Colton selected 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow' by The Shirelles as his safety song and Lily performed Lady GaGa's 'You & I'.
Speaking to host Dermot O'Leary after the decision, Colton said: "I've had the time of my life this last few months and [Barlow] did it all with me... I've done myself proud."
Strictly Come Dancing star Russell Grant has revealed that he was offered a role on The X Factor.
The celebrity astrologer, who was voted out of Strictly Come Dancing this weekend during the live Wembley Arena special, claimed that he had been invited to appear as a guest judge on the ITV contest based on his background in musical theatre.
"About four weeks ago I got a call from someone. I won't name names," he teased to The Sun. "But basically they said, 'If you get voted out before the final, will you come and be a guest judge for one of the shows?' It would have been my forte... the presentation of the song is my thing."
However, Grant remained loyal to his own programme and declined the offer from X Factor bosses, adding: "I said, 'Thank you ever so much but I'm with Strictly until Blackpool because we all go to the final'."
Grant added that he had been inundated with "unbelievable" job offers since appearing on Strictly Come Dancing, and thanked the show's viewers for helping him progress.
"In the end if you haven't got the judges' scores with you, the public can only do so much," he said. "And the public got me to my final - I never even thought I'd make Wembley and the fact I did was just awesome. It was the night of my television life."
The X Factor quarter-final will have a Motown theme, say reports.
Misha B, Marcus Collins, Amelia Lily, Janet Devlin and Little Mix will tackle tracks from the Motown back catalogue next Saturday, according to This Morning's X Factor correspondent Jeff Brazier.
The final five will be performing two tracks each on Saturday for the first time in the competition.
Next Sunday's results show will feature guest performances from Xtra Factor host Olly Murs and Jessie J. It will also feature a rendition of the X Factor 2011 finalists' charity single 'Wishing on a Star'.
Motown week was last used on The X Factor in 2006 when Leona Lewis sang 'I'll Be There' and Ray Quinn covered Michael Jackson's 'Ben'.
The X Factor quarter-final kicks off on Saturday at 8pm on ITV1.
tammyy2j
21-11-2011, 14:13
Craig Colton has become the next act to leave The X Factor.
The 22-year-old was eliminated from the contest after receiving fewer viewer votes than Amelia Lily, who returned to the show last week as a replacement for Frankie Cocozza.
The poll went to deadlock after judges failed to decide between the pair. Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos chose to save Colton, while Kelly Rowland and Louis Walsh gave their backing to Lily.
Colton selected 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow' by The Shirelles as his safety song and Lily performed Lady GaGa's 'You & I'.
Speaking to host Dermot O'Leary after the decision, Colton said: "I've had the time of my life this last few months and [Barlow] did it all with me... I've done myself proud."
:eek:
Craig gone OMG!
megan999
21-11-2011, 16:50
Rihanna wears F-word shoes live on X Factor
WILD pop star Rihanna wore shoes daubed with the words "******* Off" in front of millions live on The X Factor last night.
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The singer, 23, shocked the studio audience with her outrageous footwear on the family show.
The X Factor studio audience were stunned last night as they spotted the F-word.
The superstar — asked to tone down from her raunchy act in last year's final — cheekily tricked show bosses by wearing a prim tartan frock.
But the words "******* off" were spotted in close-up shots after she sang on the pre-watershed family show watched by millions of kids.
Fans in the front row gasped and pointed. Lucy Morgan, 18, said: "I was shocked. She's a rebel." Tamzin Lewis, 19, said: "They should have known she'd do something like that."
Rihanna — No1 in the singles chart with We Found Love — was asked for a more demure performance after her scantily clad routine last year.
But apart from the rude shoes the shambolic performance saw her lurching around and flashing stocking tops as she mimed her hit.
The £100 creeper-style shoes she wore are a collaboration between the Indian-born London designer Ashish Gupta and the British rock 'n' roll footwear brand Underground. They are decorated with gold studs and come with a Tipp-Ex pen to add your own designs.
Rihanna is no stranger to offensive accessories, and has a necklace pendant with the C-word.
Last night an X Factor spokesman said: "There were no close up shots of Rihanna's shoes. We believe the performance was suitable."
----->OMG personally I didn't notice her shoes ha ha
The X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos could reportedly be banned from making her signature arm gesture at the start of each broadcast, after Ofcom investigated complaints that it constitutes advertising of her perfume.
The N-Dubz singer starts each show by holding her arm up sideways revealing a tattoo saying, The Female Boss, which is the name of her new fragrance launched last month.
The media regulator has received a number of complaints that showing the tattoo breaks rules governing the promotion and reference of commercial products by on-screen talent.
Ofcom is also said to be investigating a segment in ITV2 spinoff show, The Xtra Factor, which referred to The Female Boss and discussed Tulisa's signature gesture.
The watchdog will judge whether brandishing the Female Boss tattoo so clearly to the camera is in breach of its broadcasting rules, reports The Guardian. Should the regulator decide that it is, Tulisa could be banned from doing the gesture in future broadcasts.
Ofcom has not yet decided whether to launch a separate investigation into swear words emblazoned on Rihanna's shoes during last night The X Factor results show.
The ITV1 series has regularly got into trouble with Ofcom, including a ruling in January that the show was in breach of product placement rules after presenter Dermot O'Leary appeared to encourage viewers to download songs from guest acts on the programme.
Last month, ITV1's This Morning programme was criticised by Ofcom for allowing Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden to promote a group of law firms she was backing.
Kelly Clarkson and Bruno Mars will perform on this week's X Factor USA results show.
American Idol winner Clarkson will unveil her new single 'What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)' on Wednesday's edition of The X Factor, while Mars will sing the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 soundtrack's 'It Will Rain'.
The X Factor's theme this week will be 'Giving Thanks' due to the Thanksgiving holiday, which will move the show's broadcasts to Tuesday (November 22) and Wednesday (November 23) night.
The Top 9 will face a double elimination this week as two acts are sent home after facing America's votes.
Fans will be invited to vote as soon as the performance show has ended in one of several ways: Twitter, Verizon Touch Voting on The Xtra Factor App on Verizon Android devices, toll-free calling, text messaging for Verizon Wireless customers, or online at TheXFactorUSA.com.
Fans with valid Facebook accounts can also vote at Facebook.com/TheXFactorUSA.
Last week, judges Simon Cowell, LA Reid, Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger eliminated Stacy Francis from the competition after she fell into the bottom two with Astro.
Astro caused controversy during last week's X Factor results show when he initially appeared reluctant to fight for his place in the competition by rapping for the judges.
The 15-year-old later apologised for his behaviour, saying that he let his passion get the best of him.
tammyy2j
22-11-2011, 14:18
Kelly Clarkson and Bruno Mars will perform on this week's X Factor USA results show.
American Idol winner Clarkson will unveil her new single 'What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)' on Wednesday's edition of The X Factor, while Mars will sing the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 soundtrack's 'It Will Rain'.
The X Factor's theme this week will be 'Giving Thanks' due to the Thanksgiving holiday, which will move the show's broadcasts to Tuesday (November 22) and Wednesday (November 23) night.
The Top 9 will face a double elimination this week as two acts are sent home after facing America's votes.
Fans will be invited to vote as soon as the performance show has ended in one of several ways: Twitter, Verizon Touch Voting on The Xtra Factor App on Verizon Android devices, toll-free calling, text messaging for Verizon Wireless customers, or online at TheXFactorUSA.com.
Fans with valid Facebook accounts can also vote at Facebook.com/TheXFactorUSA.
Last week, judges Simon Cowell, LA Reid, Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger eliminated Stacy Francis from the competition after she fell into the bottom two with Astro.
Astro caused controversy during last week's X Factor results show when he initially appeared reluctant to fight for his place in the competition by rapping for the judges.
The 15-year-old later apologised for his behaviour, saying that he let his passion get the best of him.
They are on the US show Perdy :p they were already on the UK one
ooops. sorry, was meant to go on US X Factor thread :o
megan999
22-11-2011, 16:55
Strictly crashes The X Factor final
VIEWERS will be fuming after BBC chiefs decideded to schedule Strictly against The X Factor FINAL, TV Biz can reveal.
Bosses at both Saturday night shows have tried to minimise clashes. But last night it emerged the Beeb's show will run into The X Factor by 15 minutes on December 11.
And BBC1 is screening a repeat of My Family before, meaning the clash was avoidable.
The show is also 45 minutes longer than the equivalent show last year which ran for just one hour. The X Factor is scheduled to start at 8pm and run for two hours.
An ITV source said: "The BBC could easily avoid the overlap — all they have before Strictly is a repeat."
A BBC source replied: "The shows have overlapped several times this year. Only now, after they lost out at the weekend, do they complain."
Strictly's Wembley special beat The X Factor on Saturday with 12.5million viewers compared with 11.5million.
Souce: The Sun
I want Marcus or Little Mix to win now
This weekend's X Factor quarter-final will have two themes: Guilty Pleasures and Heroes.
It was previously reported by This Morning's Jeff Brazier that the final five acts would be singing Motown classics, but that has proved incorrect.
All five acts - Janet Devlin, Marcus Collins, Amelia Lily, Little Mix and Misha Bryan - will be performing two tracks on Saturday (November 26) for the first time in the series.
Little Mix have emerged as the bookmakers' new favourites over the past week, following a fall in support from punters for Lily and Collins.
The girl group's backing has soared following their En Vogue cover on last weekend's Movies night.
The X Factor quarter-final airs on Saturday (November 26) at 8pm on ITV1.
Sunday's X Factor results show will feature performances from Xtra Factor host Olly Murs and 'Price Tag' popstar Jessie J.
megan999
23-11-2011, 16:43
This weekend's X Factor quarter-final will have two themes: Guilty Pleasures and Heroes.
The girl group's backing has soared following their En Vogue cover on last weekend's Movies night.
Looking forward to this Saturday's show.
Little Mix are getting better and better. Loved their En Vogue cover, my favourite performance from that show :D
tammyy2j
23-11-2011, 17:04
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2065078/X-Factor-2011-Janet-Devlin-perform-Coldplay-makes-final.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Earlier in the series she wowed with her rendition of Coldplay's Fix You and now Janet Devlin could have it 'fixed' for her to perform with the popular band.
The 16-year-old is in line to sing with the group in the X Factor grand final after Chris Martin and co were signed up by the show's bosses.
Coldplay have been booked in to perform with one of the three finalists – and insiders are said to believe Janet is the only act that would suit their style.
According to the Daily Star it's a sign that bosses expect Janet to make the final, although the line-up has yet to be decided.
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A source claimed in the newspaper: 'There isn’t anyone left in the show who would suit Coldplay’s music apart from Janet.
'She wowed everyone when she sang Fix You. It shows how confident everyone is that Janet will make the final.'
Michael Bublé is another superstar said to be booked in alongside 'the world's number one band'.
The newspaper claims that he has been chosen to partner with 23-year-old singer Marcus Collins, who embodies a more mature style of singing.
A third performer has yet to be chosen but Little Mix, formerly Rhythmix, have made it clear they would love to duet with Jessie J.
The final countdown: Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion of Coldplay have been booked to perform in the X Factor final according to a report
She helped the group's mentor Tulisa *Contostavlos, 23, pick them for the live finals.
Band member Jesy Nelson said: 'It would be so cool to duet with her in the final if we make it.'
Janet recently revealed that she is in charge when it comes to her X Factor performances.
'I won’t do what I don’t want to do. I won’t do anything that isn’t me,' she told NOW magazine.
Even the change of colour to her hair wasn't a sign of her being a push over: 'They didn’t make me do it, I always wanted to be ginger.'
But she admitted her look caused her problems in earlier years.
'At school I had a problem making friends and it was tough,' she revealed.
'I wasn’t cool – I had very long blonde frizzy hair, I never wore makeup and I wasn’t pretty.
'People would take the mick out of me. I don’t like talking about being bullied, but I forgave the girls who did it. Since then I’ve just had a small circle of friends I feel comfortable with.
Adele has agreed to perform on the X Factor final next month, sources have claimed.
The 'Set Fire To The Rain' singer is tipped to give her first performance since undergoing vocal chord microsurgery at the ITV contest's December 11 conclusion.
Adele is believed to have agreed to the slot earlier in the year after being approached by X Factor boss Simon Cowell.
"Her management said this week she is still planning to make it," an insider told The Sun. "It's amazing news for fans and viewers."
Adele had apparently been secured to assist Louis Walsh at Judges' Houses, but was bumped for X Factor regular Sinitta at Cowell's behest.
Adele announced in October that she had to cancel all of her remaining 2011 concerts in order to undergo surgery.
tammyy2j
24-11-2011, 14:36
Adele's spokesperson has rejected suggestions that the singer will perform on this year's X Factor final.
The 23-year-old singer has pulled out of a number of live dates this year because of throat problems. She underwent vocal chord microsurgery in Boston, Massachusetts earlier this month.
A source claimed that Adele had agreed to play the December 11 finale earlier in the year and that her management said this week "she is still planning to make it" as her live comeback.
However, the 'Rolling In The Deep' star's spokesperson told The Daily Telegraph that the performance was "not going to happen".
Following the surgery, Adele said that she was feeling "very positive" and "just chilling out now until I get the all-clear from my doctors".
X FACTOR star Janet Devlin's mum has revealed how proud she is of her daughter for opening up about being bullied at school.
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The redhead told earlier this week how she was tormented by her fellow pupils for not being "pretty enough".
But the 17-year-old, from Northern Ireland, said despite her life being made hell by the cruel taunts, she never let it get her down.
She said: "I had a problem making friends and it was tough. I wasn't cool - I had very long blonde frizzy hair, I never wore make-up and I wasn't pretty.
"People would take the mick out of me. I don't like talking about being bullied, but I forgave the girls who did it."
Now her mother Patricia has praised her "brave" decision to speak out about her suffering
She told a newspaper: "It was just schoolgirls being silly but Janet being Janet coped with it and she has remained very loyal to her friends that stood by her.
"But like she said, she doesn't hold anything against them and that's not put on, she genuinely means that. It's all water under the bridge.
"But I wouldn't want anyone to think she's in X Factor because of what she went through.
"It had nothing to do with that, she went on X Factor for her. She's strong-minded and she only does things she wants to do."
Patricia added she was immensely proud of her daughter who has come in for some fierce criticism for being boring after initially being dubbed "the one to beat" from her very first audition.
WILD rocker Courtney Love has come up with a plan to help Janet Devlin win The X Factor – by letting her sing a Nirvana track.
The widow of the grunge band's frontman Kurt Cobain — whose ancestors are from the same part of County Tyrone as flame-haired Janet — tweeted Simon Cowell yesterday to suggest the idea.
The Hole singer posted: "@SimonCowell you want some Nirvana songs? @JanetJealousy is from same town as Kurt? I have the perfect idea for that, call me babe."
The move has stunned X Factor producers because getting permission to use artists' songs on the show can be difficult.
And it was especially surprising because Courtney — who inherited the rights to the band's songs after Kurt killed himself in 1994 — is famously controlling about how Nirvana's hits are used.
megan999
27-11-2011, 16:58
I think that Janet should be sent home tonight. She has forgotten her words twice now. Shame. Not sure who else should be in the bottom two with her. The Metro says Mischa B is the favourite to leave tonight.
JANET Devlin was last night booted off X Factor — after judge Kelly Rowland lost her nerve and turned to jelly.
Kelly, mentor to both of the bottom two — Janet and Misha B — had watched as fellow judges Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos opted to kick out 17-year-old Janet.
But when it came her turn to choose, Kelly broke down in tears and bottled out.
After watching the sing-off, a clearly emotional Kelly said: "I know how great these two girls are. I've watched them grow and I've seen how hard they work.
"To be honest I really can't make a decision. I love these girls." Host Dermot O'Leary told her Janet would definitely go out if she abstained as the two other judges had already voted to send her home.
But Kelly blubbed: "I can't. I have to pass. I'm sorry."
The live studio audience — which included US actor Adam Sandler and singer Robbie Williams — erupted with anger and booed the US judge. One audience member shouted "cop out".
But the final judge, Gary Barlow, revealed he would have voted Janet off too.
Janet said afterwards: "I've got this far so to go out at this stage is all right. I'd like to thank people who voted for me."
Asked how she felt, Janet, from Omagh, Northern Ireland, told host Dermot: "I don't know, obviously very confused. But I just can't wait to get out of the show into the studio and start getting my music out there. And the tour, obviously. It's exciting."
Janet had gone first in the head-to-head with her version of the Snow Patrol song Chasing Cars. Misha, 19, gave a smooth performance of Irene Cara's Out Here On My Own.
But Janet's disappointing performance on the show on Saturday may have sealed her fate — after she forgot her lines.
She was in the middle of Hanson's MmmBop when she suddenly stopped singing.
Janet later revealed she had been ill and felt she was going to throw up live on stage.
She said: "I was sick and I was about to throw up and that's what threw me off the line.
"But I can't make excuses — I missed the line and I was lost for a few seconds.
"The child in me just literally wanted to run - it was horrible."
Speaking live on Radio 1 yesterday, Janet also admitted she had been "struggling" in the competition — and tried to explain what led to her nightmare on stage.
She said: "It was a mixture of exhaustion and not taking a certain medication that I am on.
"So it was my own fault for not taking care of myself and getting me into this state.
"I got my boyfriend and mum to come into the green room with me afterwards — I couldn't face all the people backstage.
"I wanted to go out there and for everyone who's voted for me I wanted to give them a nice, happy upbeat song and I didn't. I hope they forgive me anyway."
But it was joy for the other acts as they realised they were through to next week's semi final.
Realising she was through, Amelia Lily, 17, gasped: "Oh my God".
Marcus Collins, 23, jumped for joy, while girl band Little Mix screamed and were hugged by mentor Tulisa.
Bookies William Hill last night made Marcus the favourite to go through to the final, followed by Little Mix, Amelia Lily and Misha B. Marcus was 11/8 favourite to go on and win the contest.
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tammyy2j
28-11-2011, 15:09
This year the show is really really pushing Misha down our (audience) throats and she comes across very unlikeable
megan999
28-11-2011, 17:03
I heard their song "wishing on a star" on the radio today. Honestly, what is the point of having JLS and One Direction on it when all they say is "this is JLS and One D" ha ha not funny!
I still want Little Mix to win, even though I don't think their performance on Saturday did them justice.
ITV has confirmed that the winner of the current series of The X Factor will be crowned in a four-hour finale, split over Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11.
Following in the footsteps of past winners including Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, Joe McElderry and last year's Matt Cardle, the winning act will be unveiled after performing what will go on to be their first official single release.
Kicking off at 8pm on Saturday, December 10, the remaining three acts will perform in front of 10,000 people at Wembley Arena - the first time X Factor has been staged outside of its home at Fountain Studios.
ITV has teased that viewers can expect "big surprises" as "some amazing international guest stars" will perform on stage.
On Sunday night, the final two-hour show will begin at 7.30pm. As well as featuring more guest performers, the two remaining finalists will sing what will become their winner's single, before the public's champion is announced.
Release details for the track have yet to be confirmed. Despite previous tradition of the song being released on the same night - entering the Christmas number one chart race - this year's festive chart-topper will not be announced until two weeks later on December 25.
2006 winner Lewis has told Digital Spy that she will be among the guests taking to the stage over the weekend.
The X Factor semi-final takes place this weekend as Amelia Lily, Little Mix, Marcus Collins and Misha Bryan compete for a place in the final.
megan999
28-11-2011, 17:25
X Factor Frankie Cocozza’s off Christmas single
COKE-snorting contestant Frankie Cocozza has been axed from the X Factor finalists' charity single.
The wildman, booted off after taking the class A drug, recorded his vocal to Wishing On A Star before he left.
Fans who buy the song will hear him, but he has been edited out of the radio version and will be cut from the video.
Frankie, 18, has also been told he cannot join the finalists on this weekend's X Factor to showcase the song, which also features JLS and One Direction.
The floppy-haired singer is also likely to be banned from the X Factor final, when all finalists traditionally appear.
A show source said: "Frankie has admitted taking cocaine so that is not the kind of thing we want associated with a charity single. He recorded his bit before he was booted off so there is nothing we can do about his vocals being on the single. But he won't be heard on radio or be seen in any video."
Source: The Sun
X Factor Frankie Cocozza’s off Christmas single
COKE-snorting contestant Frankie Cocozza has been axed from the X Factor finalists' charity single.
The wildman, booted off after taking the class A drug, recorded his vocal to Wishing On A Star before he left.
Fans who buy the song will hear him, but he has been edited out of the radio version and will be cut from the video.
Frankie, 18, has also been told he cannot join the finalists on this weekend's X Factor to showcase the song, which also features JLS and One Direction.
The floppy-haired singer is also likely to be banned from the X Factor final, when all finalists traditionally appear.
A show source said: "Frankie has admitted taking cocaine so that is not the kind of thing we want associated with a charity single. He recorded his bit before he was booted off so there is nothing we can do about his vocals being on the single. But he won't be heard on radio or be seen in any video."
Source: The Sun
Gary says he left himself yet the show say he was axed they should make up their damn minds
Kelly Rowland has suggested that she may not return to The X Factor next year since she is focussed on going on tour.
The 'Down For Whatever' singer, whose third studio album Here I Am was released today, said that her solo career takes priority over her TV work.
She is quoted by The Mirror as saying: "X Factor next year? We'll see. I definitely would love to go on tour though, so that will be my focus for next year."
It was recently reported that the former Destiny's Child member may swap her position with X Factor USA panellist Nicole Scherzinger in 2012.
Rowland, 30, clashed with fellow judge Tulisa Contostavlos on the ITV talent show earlier in the series.
Awww, I like her
tammyy2j
29-11-2011, 14:01
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dizSDTXWzhQ&feature=player_embedded
megan999
29-11-2011, 17:11
AXED Janet Devlin shrugged off her departure saying rival Misha B deserved to stay because she is "more X Factor material".
The singer said her exit was "not some huge bloody deal". She added: "It's not the end of life. Music never stops."
The teenager, from Omagh, Northern Ireland, said her creativity had been stifled on TV and claimed she had held back her real talent because she was saving it for fans who came to her gigs.
She said: "I wish we would get more of an opportunity to be musicians and express our artistry."
Janet, who was accused of being too predictable by Gary Barlow, claimed the music she preferred was too alternative for the show. "What I bring is the music that I like, which is quite underground," she said.
Student Janet forgot the words to the Hanson's Nineties' hit MMMBop on Saturday, claiming she felt sick. Her second song — Red Hot Chili Peppers' Under The Bridge — was not enough to save her from the axe on Sunday.
More than 14million viewers watched Sunday's results show.
Little Mix are now the bookies' favourite to win the competition, ahead of Marcus, Amelia Lily and Misha B, with odds of 6/5.
Source: The Sun
Im not a big fan of the song, but i love Janet's parts. I just love how unique her voice sounds on this to be honest. But the song's for charity so i hope it raises a lot of money
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