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megan999

16-11-2009, 16:53

X Factor stage invasion takes dark criminal twist - and poor JLS are the innocent victims

SOURCE: THE MIRROR, 16/11/09

The most serious matter in the entire history of the world rumbles on and on - it's now emerged that the pineapple Calvin Harris put on his head to invade the X Factor stage during Jedward's performance was stolen property. And not just stolen from any old loser with a stash of tropical fruit, but from JLS. We know! HOW DARE HE VIOLATE THEM IN THIS WAY?????????
The worst thing is, Calvin doesn't show any remorse about his grand theft. "I was doing a gig in Birmingham and I love JLS, right, I love them, I think they’re amazing," he said on Radio 1 earlier today. So what do you do when you "love" someone and think they're "amazing"? Well, you steal fruit from them apparently. "I don’t know why but you know you have your little rider? Well, they had a pineapple but with no instrument with which to open the pineapple or anything like that, so there was just a pineapple sat there in amongst the fruit. So I just took it with me and I just had a pineapple on my person for the rest of the day."
Truly disgraceful behavioiur, we're sure you'll agree. And in another shocking new twist, Calvin says nobody even questioned him about his possession of such a dangerous object. "I had the pineapple brazenly in my hand," the criminal mastermind boasts. "I just walked in there with a pineapple in my hand and I sat down and the pineapple was there for the whole show."
It's sobering stuff, isn't it? Calvin also said some boring stuff about how Simon Cowell's ruining the music industry, but we're totally more interested in the pineapple element.
So, what of it now? Well, apparently Calvin still has half of the pineapple (where is the other half? Did he eat it?) and said he might auction it on eBay for Great Ormond Street. "But I don't know if it's maybe taking it a bit too far," he added. Nah, we think this one can run and run...

Perdita

16-11-2009, 17:36

Calvin Harris will not be allowed to visit the X Factor studios ever again following his antics on Saturday night's show, a report has claimed.

The musician was thrown out by bosses in the latest performance round after he stormed the stage with a pineapple on his head as John & Edward sang Queen hit 'Under Pressure'. He was on set ahead of a planned appearance on ITV2 spinoff The Xtra Factor later in the evening.

A source told the Daily Record: "Simon Cowell did not see the funny side. He thinks Calvin Harris is an idiot."

The insider added: "Fortunately, most viewers missed his stunt. It could have ruined the show and made the voting process a complete farce. Calvin will not be appearing on X Factor ever again."

Harris has already denied using John & Edward for publicity. He also recently insisted that he wants the pair to win the contest.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a187143/harris-banned-from-x-factor-for-life.html

sindydoll

17-11-2009, 00:24

I for one am GLAD that Lloyd is still there because he has a lovely singing voice IMO and has potential, as Louis said. But Louis also got on my nerves because he has ALWAYS had it in for Jamie, and never gave him a chance. Twins should have gone!!! :D
Lloyd is a lovely little lad but he cant sing!!i feel for the poor lile thing but he should be out by now! i cant slag him off because he is only a young boy and i wish i was his mum because he is so cute!!
my 14 year old thinks he hot lol

Perdita

17-11-2009, 09:12

Producers of The X Factor have been accused of intentionally drowning out John & Edward's vocal performances.

According to The Sun, an insider alleged that the twins receive a "ridiculous" level of assistance from sound engineers compared to the other show contestants.

The source said: "Every week session singers record backing tracks to some songs.

"But soundmen are told to turn down the levels of the twins' mics so their vocals are mostly covered by the backing singers. Often mics are so low the twins' singing would be barely audible."

Regarding John & Edward's performance of 'Under Pressure'/'Ice Ice Baby', he added: "The only time levels were raised was when they were rapping."

However, a show spokeswoman said: "Contestants sing live and all are given equal technical support."

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a187233/producers-turn-down-john--edward-mics.html

Perdita

17-11-2009, 09:35

'Another One Bites The Dust' was the judges' theme tune this week as the final seven contestants sang famous Queen tracks. After yet another Deadlock vote from Cowell and co, Jamie 'Afro' Archer was the latest act to be given the boot from the ITV1 show following renditions of 'Radio Ga Ga' and barnstorming Survival Song 'The Show Must Go On'. With Louis Walsh's "pub rocker" jibes still ringing in his ears, we gave the 34-year-old a call to find out whether he enjoyed his time on the programme.

You seemed quite happy on last night's Xtra Factor. Are you not sad at all about being voted off?
"No, not in the slightest. The reason I got into this show was to get exposure and get a platform. I wanted people to know who I am because I'd tried every other avenue. Simon and this show gave me a chance when no-one else would. I've got what I came for and this is just the beginning for me. I'm just thinking, 'Right my time on The X Factor is over, now on to the next bit'."

Was there any truth in the story that you were thinking about walking out of the show?
"Oh, no, no. That wasn't true. What was true was that with all the song changes I became concerned that we weren't ever going to get me right on the show. After switching songs at the last minute two weeks in a row, I just thought, 'Maybe we're never going to get me right'. But I was never going to leave. I wouldn't ever do that. That would be a really weak and silly thing to do. 'Oh, I'm not getting my way, so I'm going home'. You get on with it, deal with it as you can, and be a man about it."

Simon was quite open about his fallings out with you. What were the fights about?
"It was just song choices and that was all it ever was. I had a real strong feeling about what I should be doing. I came on The X Factor as an artist in my own right and knew what would work with me. But Simon knows what works on the show and it was trying to reconcile those two things that was the problem. I love Simon and trust Simon, so we took a punt on what he thought was right, but in retrospect now it didn't work with song choices and stuff. But that's life."

Do you think 'Radio Ga Ga' was a bad choice looking back?
"I don't know, you know. I love the tune and loved performing it. I initially wanted to do 'Under Pressure', but then 'Radio Ga Ga' was suggested and I went with it. You can say anything in retrospect, but I would have liked to have done 'Under Pressure'."

Did Louis's constant comments about you being a "pub rocker" get you down?
"No, not at all. I'm not a pub rocker and I wouldn't have gone on the show if I thought I was. I genuinely think that with the right support and record company backing, I have a really good shot at fulfilling my dreams and becoming one of the great entertainers in this country. My goal has always been to fill out stadiums and things like that. I truly believe in my heart of hearts that I can do that if the public are behind me. If I thought I was just a pub rocker, I would have quit ages ago. At the end of the day, Louis is the man behind Boyzone and Westlife. If it was one of my rock heroes on that chair, then I would have taken it on board. But it's Louis Walsh! I'm not really bothered about what he has to say."

Do you think that being given the "rock act" tag held you back on the show?
"Yeah, you've got it right there. Because of the nature of the show, they want to put you in categories as the 'something act'. In real life, I have eclectic tastes and I use a melting pot of styles to become who I am. But unfortunately on the show, I became Jamie Afro - the rock one who is going to do pub rock songs. That was never who I am. 'Hurt' was who I am, 'Sex On Fire' was who I am. Current music, fresh approaches, that's what I'm about."

What did you think of Sting's recent criticism of the show?
"I respect Sting so much and I'm a massive, massive Police fan. So from the perspective, I can't say anything bad. I do understand what Sting was saying, but Simon is right - great acts can come out of The X Factor. A great act this year will win The X Factor, who without the show, may not have been given the chance. The music business is always evolving and changing and when you think about it, this show makes sense. Who should pick the artists that we listen to? It should be the public, not some record company executives in a room somewhere. It's the greatest way to find out who people like and it's here to stay."

Who do you want to win?
"Olly Murs! Olly Murs! Or DJ. Danyl Johnson. They are sounding great. At the same time, I think Stacey really took a notch up this week. She looked fantastic and all of a sudden it was diva stuff on Saturday. She looked like an international star on stage."

Thanks for your time, Jamie!
"I just want to say one last thing, I have had an amazing experience on this show. I have loved looking at Cheryl and Dannii every week. Especially Dannii's boobs yesterday, they were great. I have a sore neck from headbanging and playing along to Queen, which was such an honour. I just can't wait now to start getting on with my career and seeing Coco [Lloyd, Kandy Rain singer]."

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/interviews/a187120/jamie-archer.html

tammyy2j

17-11-2009, 13:26

The X Factor has been hit by a new fix row after the show's bosses were accused of giving John and Edward extra technical help with their performance.

A programme source told The Sun that pre-recorded tracks by session singers were used to drown out the duo's own vocals and that the boys' voices were lowered to a 'ridculous level' on last weekend's show.

The insider said: "Every week session singers record backing tracks to some songs. But soundmen are told to turn down the levels of the twins' mics so their vocals are mostly covered by the backing singers.

"Often mics are so low the twins' singing would be barely audible."

There's no denying that John and Edward's performance of Under Pressure on Saturday's programme was their strongest to date with even Simon Cowell heaping praise on them.

The boys' voices sounded strong and in tune on the singing parts, however, they were criticised for incorporating so much of Vanilla Ice's Ice Ice Baby into the song on what was supposed to be Queen week.

Their performance was good enough to save them from the bottom two and it was Jamie who faced the axe after the vote went to Dead Lock.

During the opening number, where the remaining contestants performed Bohemian Rhapsody, it also appeared that the twins were not even miming to their own voices and their contribution to this year's charity single is so short that if you blink you miss it.

A show spokesperson has dismissed the claims, saying: "Contestants sing live and all are given equal technical support."

megan999

17-11-2009, 16:19

sindydoll

18-11-2009, 10:48

Contestants who join next year's X Factor tour will receive around £100,000 for the live performances, it has been claimed.
According to The Sun, next year's dates are the most lucrative in the history of the show, with 29 gigs already booked and further concerts possible in the light of successful ratings.
An unnamed finalist from last year said: "The tour is the most lucrative part of being on the show. Even if you don't win, it can set you up for life."
An X Factor spokeswoman said: "We do not discuss any financial details of contracts for the tour."
Producers have reportedly decided that the top eight acts will perform on the tour - Lucie Jones, Jamie Archer, Lloyd Daniels, John & Edward, Stacey Solomon, Danyl Johnson, Olly Murs and Joe McElderry.
It is claimed that each solo act will receive in the region of £100,000, while John and Edward Grimes will each receive just under this figure.
The finalists who will not join the tour are Kandy Rain, Rikki Loney, Miss Frank and Rachel Adedeji.
Last year, it was reported (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a141210/x-factor-stars-get-gbp100-a-gig-on-tour.html) that some performers on the X Factor tour earned as little as £100 for each live date.
www.digitalspy.co.uk (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk)

its not much is it! they should get more than that

sindydoll

18-11-2009, 10:58

X Factor producers have reportedly chosen a George Michael and Wham! theme for this Saturday's show.
Yesterday, creative director Brian Friedman confirmed (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a187321/friedman-reveals-chaos-over-theme.html) that the theme had been switched several times, with Elton John, Soul, Motown and American hits all in the running.
However, according to The Sun, their final decision is for the remaining six acts to perform tracks by either Michael or his '80s pop duo Wham!.
John & Edward are rumoured to be singing either 'Wham Rap!' or 'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go'.
"The theme has only just been decided which means less rehearsal time. Handily for the twins it wasn't Elton John week or they may have struggled," said a source.
Susan Boyle and Mariah Carey have been confirmed as the special guests for this Sunday's results show.
The X Factor continues at 8pm on Saturday

www.digitalspy.co.uk (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk)

megan999

18-11-2009, 16:41

SOURCE: THE MIRROR, 18/11/09
X Factor: Danni Minogue favourite to be axed from judging panel

Danni Minogue is the bookies’ favourite to be axed from judging panel, following a suggestion made by Simon Cowell at the weekend.

The X Factor boss said on the Xtra Factor that losing a judge would eradicate the need for ‘Deadlock’ – which has proved controversial in the past.

Although Simon actually joked that Louis Walsh should be given the boot, it looks like the odds are on Dannii to go at 2/5.

Rupert Adams, a spokesperson for William Hill, said: “We think that Dannii is doomed, she has the least musical credibility and Simon has obviously fallen out of love with her”.

The bookmakers are also predicting that Welsh teen Lloyd Daniels will step onto the X Factor stage for the last time this weekend, with his odds to win lagging at 33/1.

lizann

18-11-2009, 16:50

Are Olly and Stacey dating?

She is a lucky if its true

Olly or Jedward to win - they have the X Factor :cheer:

sindydoll

18-11-2009, 17:20

Are Olly and Stacey dating?

She is a lucky if its true

Olly or Jedward to win - they have the X Factor :cheer::cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Trinity

20-11-2009, 13:37

I don't like ANY of the acts this year.

I also hate the loudness of the studio audiance, the flying X and loud music and the constant adverts.

Commercial tat - and I am watching no further

Abbie

22-11-2009, 13:53

Oh my lord Jedward last night! What was that?

Kirsty :]

22-11-2009, 14:31

It was awful!!! Louis is sucha hypocrit too, banging on at Cheryl about "the rulebook" because Elton John sang the song the Joe sung... well since when did Queen sing Ice Ice Baby??

Anyways, Joe and Stacey are my favourites :) Joe is getting better and better every week and he seems so down to earth, as does Stacey :) I just hope the twins time is up tonight

Abigail

22-11-2009, 15:03

I don't like ANY of the acts this year.

I also hate the loudness of the studio audiance, the flying X and loud music and the constant adverts.

Commercial tat - and I am watching no further

I agree. The standard this year is shockingly low.

If anyone is in the West Midlands/Stoke on Trent/Stafford area, Jamie is performing at a club on 11th December. The local radio station have the advert on loop every ten minutes :rolleyes:

tammyy2j

22-11-2009, 17:53

imo Danyl ruined Careless Whisper :thumbsdow

I think it might be Danyl and Lloyd in the bottom 2 tonight

Chloe O'brien

23-11-2009, 00:07

I thought it would be Lloyd and Daniel as well. How Ollie ended up in the bottom two what happened there. Shame John and Edward went the show will be duller without them but it won't be the last we have seen of them.

Siobhan

23-11-2009, 09:04

Delighted the twins have gone but why was it Olly in the final 2.. he is brilliant... Lloyd should have gone

Hannelene

23-11-2009, 09:58

Olly didn't perform too well on Saturday
On the sing off he sounded like the old Olly I know and love but I am so pleased the twins have gone I wonder what will happen next for these 2?

tammyy2j

23-11-2009, 11:38

Its a shame Jedward is gone, the show will be a little empty without them and i also think viewers will be gone :(

I cant see why Olly was in the bottom 2 :confused:

Olly, Stacey and ????????? for the final imo

How did Joe get a standing applause from the judges he wasnt that great he has had better performances :confused:

Siobhan

23-11-2009, 11:39

Olly Stacey and Joe will be in the final.. I can see Joe winning this... but I would like Olly to win

Hannelene

23-11-2009, 11:51

I think Joe may win I never really gave him much thought before

Siobhan

23-11-2009, 11:58

I think Joe may win I never really gave him much thought before

same here.. he is like the Shane Ward of this X factor.. nobody gives him much thought and then he comes out of nowhere to win it

sindydoll

23-11-2009, 12:15

sorry to see the boys voted out

megan999

23-11-2009, 16:37

I wanted Danyl to be in the bottom two with Jedward. I am glad Jedward have gone, Dannii was right, it is a singing competition, but I agree that the whole programme will be duller without them!! I am also mystified why Olly was in the sing-off. :confused:Does anyone know the theme for next Saturday?

Perdita

24-11-2009, 10:58

sorry to see the boys voted out

Will you be changing your signature on here now :)

lizann

24-11-2009, 12:30

Its a shame the twins went :( but against Olly they didnt have a chance i do hope the twins are right and its Olly and Stacey in the final

No one really stood out as good for me last weekend

Perdita

24-11-2009, 15:37

The X Factor final five will sing tracks by Take That and Elton John on Saturday, it has been confirmed.

Dannii Minogue revealed the news in a Twitter post, after a fan asked whether her act Stacey Solomon would be performing a Barbra Streisand number.

"I love Streisand and [Stacey] can certainly sing those kind of huge songs, but I have to follow the theme! Elton/Take That this week!" she said.

All five remaining contestants - Lloyd Daniels, Joe McElderry, Stacey Solomon, Danyl Johnson and Olly Murs - will perform one track by John and one track by Take That. No song choices have yet been revealed.

Highlights from last year's Take That week included Alexandra Burke performing 'Relight My Fire', JLS singing 'A Million Love Songs', Eoghan Quigg's 'Never Forget' and Ruth Lorenzo's rendition of 'Love Ain't Here Anymore'.

Alicia Keys and Rihanna have previously been confirmed as the special guests for the Sunday results episode. Rihanna is rumoured to be acting as a guest mentor as well as singing her new single 'Russian Roulette'.

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

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a188402/take-thatelton-john-theme-for-x-factor.html

lizann

24-11-2009, 15:41

anyone know what the winner's single will be this year? another cover?

sindydoll

24-11-2009, 15:59

sorry to see the boys voted out

Will you be changing your signature on here now :)
oh yea!! might be needing it for celebrity get me out of here yet :lol:

lizann

24-11-2009, 16:24

Lloyd Daniels has reportedly threatened to quit The X Factor.
According to the Daily Mail, the Welsh singer was upset by comments from judge Louis Walsh when he escaped the bottom two at the weekend.
Walsh said: "I can't believe Lloyd is still here."
He later added on The Xtra Factor: "'I thought it would have been Lloyd in the bottom two because he's been there, like, three times. Olly [Murs] did not deserve to be in the bottom two."
Daniels is said to have broken down in tears after the programme and told producers: "I'm going, I can't carry on."
A show insider claimed: "Lloyd was in a terrible state after the show. It has got a bit too much for him. Being told that you belong in the bottom two is devastating for any of the contestants and Lloyd is really young.
"Also, when he was not put into the bottom two, the audience started booing loudly, which is a lot to take on for a young lad.
"He will be okay, he just had a knock on Sunday night and the pressure is really on. After all, there's only three weeks left on the show."

megan999

24-11-2009, 16:33

Lloyd Daniels has reportedly threatened to quit The X Factor.
According to the Daily Mail, the Welsh singer was upset by comments from judge Louis Walsh when he escaped the bottom two at the weekend.
Poor Lloyd!! I prefer him to Olly. Olly can sing better but IMO Lloyd is more likeable. Danyl to get the boot next please!! Take That & Elton John week...should be good :thumbsup:

miccisy

24-11-2009, 20:46

Lloyd cannot sing well at all. He has no vocal range. I totally agree with Louis. Cheryl is so up herself when she says "i dont care wot any of these say" its like yeah but the other three judges are better than you ya crank

Perdita

25-11-2009, 09:39

SHOW rejects Jedward are at the centre of a bidding war for their life story – at the age of 18.

Three publishers are battling it out for John and Edward Grimes’ autobiography with an offer of £250,000 on the table.

But that price could rocket as Jedward fever sweeps the country.

The tone-deaf duo are also set to scoop megabucks in TV and advertising offers. Disney Channel bosses are already said to be keen to sign them up as presenters and a hair products deal is also expected.

A source said: “There are a lot of offers on the table and they are set to become one the X Factor’s biggest-ever success stories.”

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/xfactor/view/109836/Jedward-life-story-bidding-war-/

Should fill all of 3 pages :rolleyes:

Trinity

25-11-2009, 09:43

Who could possibly want to know the life story of twin 18 year old boys?!?

What is the page limit - 10? Or may be 1 page for each year of their lives - plus another 8 for thei time on the X factor - that would bring it up to 25 pages .

tammyy2j

25-11-2009, 10:33

Jedward will be the big winners from this show

Perdita

25-11-2009, 10:48

Perdita

25-11-2009, 11:18

The seven remaining X Factor acts are reportedly struggling to learn two songs for Saturday's show.

The contestants will perform one Elton John song and one by Take That, but neither act will be on hand as a mentor.

"Learning two songs is killing them," a source told The Sun.

"The plan is for the acts to do one up-tempo number and a more ballady one to show off both sides of their voices."

Creative director Brian Friedman has reportedly been put under pressure to help the contestants improve their performances on the night.

"Brian is having to come up with loads of energetic dance routines for them," the source added.

"Some, like Olly and Danyl, are convinced that the key to their survival is down to them having a big performance."

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

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a188515/x-factor-acts-struggle-with-two-songs.html

Perdita

25-11-2009, 11:19

Sugababes have revealed that they wanted to perform their latest single 'About A Girl' on The X Factor.

The trio claimed that the ITV1 show dominates the music industry at this time of year and guarantees good promotion for a song.

"X Factor rules the music industry at the moment. It's so massive. We didn't get asked to go on the show this year and it makes a difference," Jade Ewen told the Daily Star.

"Especially over Christmas you just know X Factor is going get number one, simple as that. Next year we hope they have a Sugababes week for acts to sing our songs."

The group, who are scheduled to release new album Sweet 7 in March, said that they were pleased with the success of their current single 'About A Girl'.

"We didn't do any promotion for the new single and it still came in at number eight. We are over the moon with that and our record label is as well," Amelle Berrabah said.

Sugababes recently confirmed that they have recorded a cover version of 'Santa Baby', which will be distributed to radio stations over Christmas.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a188520/sugababes-wanted-x-factor-performance.html

Perdita

26-11-2009, 09:19

Hip-hop superstar Eminem reportedly wants to join The X Factor as a guest judge.

According to The Sun, the rapper is a fan of a show and believes he could join Simon Cowell on the panel.

Eminem said: "No disrespect to the current judges but you need people who are global, platinum-selling stars.

"You need to prepare contestants for what it's really like out there, and what sort of pressure you are going to be under.

"So much average talent comes out of these reality shows, it's time to give people a chance who deserve it. A hip-hop star will never win a show like The X Factor without somebody like me on the panel."

He added: "There are a lot of very talented hip-hop stars who would kill for a break in Britain but the judges aren't qualified in hip-hop.

"I keep my eye on the urban scene in Britain and there is a lot of talent out there. It needs somebody in power to open a door for them.

"I am not sure I would have the time to do it full-time, but I would come and be a guest judge. Simon tells it like it is and I am down with that. If somebody ain't good enough they ain't good enough."

Eminem said that he could "guarantee" the discovery of a rap star if he and producer Dr Dre were each given a judging slot on the show.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a188662/eminem-wants-x-factor-judging-role.html

Perdita

26-11-2009, 09:22

Simon Cowell has reportedly picked Journey's 1981 hit 'Don't Stop Believin' as this year's X Factor winner's song.

According to The Sun, if "legal issues" are resolved the track performed by Joe McElderry in the fourth week of the live finals is Cowell's first preference.

The show boss's second choice is said to be 'The Climb' from the Hannah Montana: The Movie, which is reportedly favoured should Stacey Solomon be in line to win the competition.

A source said: "It is getting to the crucial stages now and Simon and producers are very confident that Joe could be the winner. He made a great fist of 'Don't Stop Believin' and that has helped.

"It's always a difficult call choosing the song, especially as there are some very different talents in the final lineup."

Another added: "Danyl and Olly really think they can win. They will be shocked to learn the winner's song is one Joe has already performed."

On last weekend's X Factor, Cowell suggested that the winner's song had been picked and agreed on by all the contestants.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a188657/cowell-picks-winners-song-for-joe.html

tammyy2j

26-11-2009, 11:31

Simon Cowell has reportedly picked a track already performed by finalist Joe McElderry as this year's winner's song.

The X Factor judge is said to have chosen Journey's 1981 hit Don't Stop Believin' as the winning act's single - a song which Joe performed during Rock Week.

His decision has led to speculation that he believes the 18-year-old will triumph in the final, reports The Sun.

The second choice for the winner's song is The Climb from the Hannah Montana movie, which is being considered if it looks like Stacey Solomon may beat Joe in the final.

A source told the paper: "It is getting to the crucial stages now and Simon and the producers are very confident that Joe could be the winner. He made a great fist of Don't Stop Believin' and that has helped.

"It's always a difficult call choosing the song, especially as there are some very different talents in the final line-up."

They added: "Danyl and Olly really think they can win. They will be shocked to learn the winner's song is one Joe has already performed.

Perdita

26-11-2009, 15:06

Jamelia has admitted that she has stopped watching The X Factor after John & Edward were voted off on Sunday.

The popstar had been following this year's series closely, but became disillusioned with the show after all of her favourite contestants were eliminated.

"First they booted out Rachel and I was like, 'Come on, you're taking the p**s aren't you?'. Then they booted out Lucie so weirdly enough my favourites became Jedward. Then they got booted out!" she told DS.

"After that I was like, 'Oh forget it, I'm not bothered who wins now and I'm not watching'. I mean, don't get me wrong, I think Stacey's really good, but the show just doesn't interest me at all now. I'll wait for next year!"

However, the 28-year-old singer, who will appear as a judge on BBC3's dance talent hunt Move Like Michael Jackson next month, praised the X Factor finalists for releasing a cover of Jackson's 'You Are Not Alone' in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital.

"They can all sing, I'll give them that, and it's all for a good cause. My daughter is bugging me to buy it! Hopefully they are actually giving all the proceeds to the charity they say they're giving it to, so I wish them all the best of luck," she said.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a188733/jamelia-ditches-x-factor-after-jedward-exit.html

LostVoodoo

26-11-2009, 18:33

"Learning two songs is killing them," a source told The Sun.

and these people want to be professional performers? :searchme:

Perdita

27-11-2009, 09:04

Paul McCartney has confirmed reports that he is in talks to appear on this year's X Factor.

The ex-Beatle is rumoured to be performing in this year's final, with the show's remaining contestants also being given songs by his former group.

McCartney told The Sun: "It's something we are talking about. Dermot [O'Leary] is a lovely man who I know very well. He's full of energy and keen for me to do it.

"We're seeing if we can make it work. I've been watching on and off with my family. Sometimes it throws up someone brilliant like Leona Lewis. Other years have not been so good."

Regarding the recently-eliminated John & Edward, he added: "It's impossible not to like them.

"They're a great couple of lads. But let's be honest, they were never going to last much longer in the show. They had to go."

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a188816/paul-mccartney-confirms-x-factor-talks.html

sindydoll

27-11-2009, 11:39

Just when you thought the show couldn’t get any bigger, take a deep breath and prepare yourselves for two pop-tastic appearances from the latest queen of kook, Lady Gaga and the legendary Janet Jackson...
The two industry titans have confirmed that they are to perform live and exclusively on Sunday 6th December.
The show will feature Ms. Jackson’s only UK performance of 2009 and Lady Gaga’s first ever performance of her latest single Bad Romance on UK television… consider yourselves privileged people! http://xfactor.itv.com/2009/news/viewer/item_100266.htm

Perdita

27-11-2009, 13:26

Can't stand the Lady but I suppose she will not be on there for long :(

Perdita

27-11-2009, 16:34

The song choices for X Factor's Take That and Elton John week have reportedly been leaked.

All the five remaining acts will perform twice on Saturday's show, with one Take That classic and another from pop legend John's back catalogue.

Stacey Solomon is tipped to perform 'Something About The Way You Look Tonight' and 2007 hit 'Rule The World'. On the 2008 series Rachel Hylton sang the same Take That track, but ended up exiting the competition.

Joe McElderry is rumoured to be singing 'Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word' and Take That's cover of Barry Manilow's 'Could It Be Magic'.

John's 'Your Song' and Take That's party anthem 'Relight My Fire' will apparently be Danyl Johnson's song choices, while Olly Murs is reportedly doing 'Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting' and ballad 'Love Ain't Here Anymore'.

Meanwhile, Lloyd Daniels is expected to play 'I'm Still Standing' and 'Million Love Songs'. Previous X Factor winners Leona Lewis and Shayne Ward both performed the same Take That song during their stints on the show.

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

From DS

lizann

27-11-2009, 17:02

while Olly Murs is reportedly doing 'Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting' and ballad 'Love Ain't Here Anymore'.

not great choices for Olly :(

squillyfer

27-11-2009, 17:04

while Olly Murs is reportedly doing 'Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting' and ballad 'Love Ain't Here Anymore'.

not great choices for Olly :(

I feel like the last two weeks olly has had bad songs and this isnt much better

Bad Wolf

27-11-2009, 17:14

love aint here- is my least favourite TT song (if i had to pick)- bad choice for ollie

Siobhan

28-11-2009, 13:59

are we thinking he is be sabotaged?? so Joe can win and sing a song he has already done???

Sparklet

28-11-2009, 14:24

are we thinking he is be sabotaged?? so Joe can win and sing a song he has already done???

I'm not so sure that they haven't tried to sabotage Joe by putting out the idea that he's been already chosen as the winner - guaranteed to make the public rebel?

I think Simon wants Danyl, and maybe he'll try anything to make sure of it?

tammyy2j

28-11-2009, 19:48

I hope Danyl or Joe go home tonight - Olly and Stacey for the final

Siobhan

28-11-2009, 20:17

I hope Danyl or Joe go home tonight - Olly and Stacey for the final

after listen to the 1st two.. Danyl was fabby.. Lloyd to go home!!

Perdita

28-11-2009, 20:45

Totally agree with you, never really liked Lloyd's singing, he is cute, yes, but has not got the X Factor as far as I am concerned. But I am no expert :)

hippychick215

28-11-2009, 21:45

Joe To Win!!!!!!!!!! Lloyd To Go

Abbie

28-11-2009, 21:46

Joe has to stay, hes amazing! :D

hippychick215

28-11-2009, 22:00

Joe has to stay, hes amazing! :D

Joe has to not only stay but WIN:thumbsup:

Abbie

28-11-2009, 22:04

It would be nice for a proper Notherner to win

hippychick215

28-11-2009, 22:11

Joe Joe Joe!!!! :D

Chloe O'brien

28-11-2009, 23:33

Olly! Olly! Olly! :cheer:

Meh

29-11-2009, 00:42

Stacy! Stacy! Stacy!

Chloe O'brien

29-11-2009, 00:47

Lloyd and Daniel in the bottom two tomorrow. Lloyd to go. His singing was way out of tune.

Perdita

29-11-2009, 06:30

Lloyd and Daniel in the bottom two tomorrow. Lloyd to go. His singing was way out of tune.

Has it ever been in tune? :searchme:

megan999

29-11-2009, 16:09

My fave performance was from Olly when he sang Saturday Night. My least favourite performances were from Danyl. How can Simon say Stacey's songs sound the same like a wedding singer? For me, Danyl's songs ALL sound the SAME!!! :rolleyes: I know I'm a fan of Lloyd, but IMO "a million love songs" was a bad song choice for him.

megan999

29-11-2009, 16:28

FROM THE NEWS OF THE WORLD 29/11/09

Get Rhyd of Cheryl

X FACTOR runner up Rhydian Roberts reckons sexy judge Cheryl should be left out in the Cole - because she can't sing.

The Welsh warbler, who came second in 2007, says she's only on the panel because of her looks - and that acts struggle to take her comments seriously.

He raged: "She's not a great singer and being a judge isn't the hardest job in the world. You sit there and tell people when a note is flat. Cheryl's eye candy. Simon's the only judge people care about."

Rhydian cheekily added: "I'd do it for what they get paid."

But he's not impressed by this year's finalists. "The standard's not very good. John and Edward were the most entertaining but they can't sing. And Lloyd's lucky to still be there.

"Danyl's the best singer but the public don't seem to like him. Joe's second but his voice is a bit stage school. Olly's the most popular. He might be a late bloomer like Alexandra Burke who won last year."

One finalist who did impress Rhydian, 26, was fellow Welsh singer Lucie Jones. "We're friends. There's no romance yet but she's really hot," he grinned.

Rhydian's second album O Fortuna is out tomorrow and his debut shifted 600,000 copies. He admitted: "X Factor's not about singers now, it's about making good TV. You have to capitalise when you can because your X Factor star soon dwindles."

lizann

29-11-2009, 19:20

Simon should get rid of Danni and Cheryl and have Enimen and Lady Gaga be the new judges as they apparently want to be :lol:

Cheryl is not the golden girl this year at all

Olly and Stacey for the final

I think Joe is being picked as the winner already and he isnt that great

Siobhan

29-11-2009, 20:55

Finally, the right choice was made.. Lloyd is gone.... Come on Olly!!

hippychick215

29-11-2009, 21:02

Finally, the right choice was made.. Lloyd is gone.... Come on Olly!!

ye the right one went, i have no idea who will go next week, all of them could be in the final, hope its not joe though

hippychick215

29-11-2009, 21:03

wonder what the theme will be next week:hmm:

Katy

29-11-2009, 21:06

Im glad hes gone, he hasnt been good for a few weeks now, i want stacey or olly to win.

Abbie

29-11-2009, 23:09

Why dont they sing live when they sing the group song?

Chloe O'brien

29-11-2009, 23:20

I think Daniel will go next week. Leaving Olly, Stacey and Joe for the final. Olly to win.

Perdita

30-11-2009, 06:32

RAP star Eminem will become an X Factor judge after Simon Cowell sensationally offered him the job.

The Slim Shady singer is set to join the regular panellists after the music guru told him: “The job is yours.”

Eminem revealed last week he dreamed of becoming an X Factor judge – and last night Simon made his dream come true.

“It would be great to have him on as a guest judge,” he said. “Em – I can call him that because we are on first name terms – the job is yours.”

Eminem asked to join the panel because he is desperate to find a new rap star.

“So much average talent comes out of these reality shows,” said the 37-year-old. “It’s time to give people a chance who deserve it.”

The controversial rapper, whose own work is peppered with x-rated lyrics, added: “A hip-hop star will never win a show like X Factor without somebody like me on the panel. It needs somebody in power to open a door for them.”

Eminem will join Simon and fellow judges Cheryl Cole, 26, Dannii Minogue, 38, and Louis Walsh, 57, in next year’s series after Simon revealed all this year’s panellists would return for the 2010 contest.

“I’m not getting rid of anyone!” said the 50-year-old, whose show has chalked up record ratings this year after he changed the format to allow audiences at the auditions and moved the results show to Sunday.

But he did fear Saturday’s show would be missing its usual sparkle after 18-year-old Irish twins John and Edward Grimes were voted off.

However, he said last night he thought the remaining five acts had upped the ante.

“I was nervous that we were going to miss the twins,” confessed Simon.

“Strangely, we have all become quite attached to them.

“But I did feel that this week it was just about the singing.” But the ratings did drop by half a million to 14million.

One fan wrote on an X Factor message board: “It’s not the same without you John and Edward! The sparkle has gone from the show.”

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/xfactor/view/110569/Eminem-to-become-X-Factor-judge/

sindydoll

30-11-2009, 09:47

I think Daniel will go next week. Leaving Olly, Stacey and Joe for the final. Olly to win.
i think daniel or koe will go next week i would like stacey to win but i think it will be olly

tammyy2j

30-11-2009, 12:14

I hope Olly and Stacey make the final

tammyy2j

30-11-2009, 13:54

Final: Celebrity performers: Madonna and Beyonce and Ronan Keating

Perdita

30-11-2009, 14:42

Simon Cowell has promised that there will be a Girls Aloud theme week on next year's X Factor.

The 50-year-old judge made the statement on last night's Xtra Factor after a member of the public suggested the theme in a phonecall to the show.

"We always try to give the public good songs, so we suggest a group that have had a lot of hits, so in three or four years, I guarantee that we will have a Girls Aloud night," he said.

After being pressed on the subject by the caller, he added: "How's this, if we are back next year, we'll have a Girls Aloud night."

When host Holly Willoughby asked if that was a promise, Cowell nodded in agreement.

The X Factor semi-final airs next Saturday at 8pm on ITV.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a189170/cowell-promises-girls-aloud-week-prog.html

lizann

30-11-2009, 15:56

There are still two more weeks of the competition to go however, Saturday's show saw all of the judges heap praise on 18-year-old Joe McElderry while Stacey Solomon, previously his biggest rival, was branded a 'wedding singer' by Simon Cowell.

Today's Sun claims that the judges' comments for Joe weren't a coincidence and came after Simon urged them to be extra complimentary about the singer.

The paper says that Simon's own remaining acts - Olly and Danyl - are unhappy about the favouritism being shown towards their rival. Who can blame them?

An insider told the paper: "Joe is the winner in Simon's eyes. He's been bigging up Joe when the judges are around.

"The others are not happy. But the bottom line with Simon is, 'Who will sell records?'"

It was also reported last week that a song performed by Joe earlier in the series - Journey's Don't Stop Believin' - has been chosen for this year's winner's single.

megan999

30-11-2009, 16:42

But I don't want Joe to win, I want either Stacey or Olly to win now :D My opinion of Simon Cowell has gone right down this year.

tammyy2j

30-11-2009, 16:45

Joe and Stacey have never been in the bottom 2 so far - Olly and Danyl have

I like to see Stacey or Olly win

Joe is a good singer but boring on stage he has no personality at all

Bad Wolf

30-11-2009, 16:56

he just looks like a male cheryl- they could easily be related, he is dull tho

lizann

30-11-2009, 17:14

Final: Celebrity performers: Madonna and Beyonce and Ronan Keating

Olly and Beyonce Single Ladies duet both in leotards :lol: please :cheer:

Bad Wolf

30-11-2009, 17:18

madge, sasha fierce and .................................ronan!!! who ever gets him is coming third

Chris_2k11

30-11-2009, 17:55

omg Beyonce again :wub: she was amazing last year

Perdita

01-12-2009, 06:07

tammyy2j

01-12-2009, 13:03

madge, sasha fierce and .................................ronan!!! who ever gets him is coming third

Ronan would be best performing with Joe but are dull and no personality

Madonna with Stacey

Olly with Beyonce

Siobhan

01-12-2009, 13:07

I would love to see Madonna with Olly

tammyy2j

01-12-2009, 14:15

I would love to see Madonna with Olly

that would work too

Perdita

01-12-2009, 15:32

CHERYL Cole wants X Factor chiefs to scrap the judges' votes - and let the public decide who should go.
She is fed-up with the nail-biting decision over who should stay from the bottom two.

At present the judges get a say for the first seven weeks.

But Cheryl said: "I hate the vote-off with a deep passion. I do like it when the public has its say."

A show insider said bosses considered the move but it would reduce the role of judges too much.

One said: "We love it when the public disagree with the judges."

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_factor/2753000/Cheryl-Cole-wants-X-Factor-chiefs-to-scrap-the-judges-votes.html

Could not agree more, the public should vote every week :thumbsup:

X Factor producers have no plans to scrap the judges' vote in next year's series, according to a report.

A female caller on ITV2 spinoff The Xtra Factor suggested the change at the weekend, claiming that viewers alone should decide who leaves each week. She argued that the revamp was necessary because the panellists had struggled to make decisions in the current run.

Cheryl Cole went on to agree with the fan's stance, admitting: "I hate the vote-off with a deep passion. I do like it when the public has its say."

However, according to The Sun, reducing the power of the judges has been considered in the past but was ultimately ruled out by bosses.

A source said: "We love it when the public disagree with the judges."

The panellists' vote usually determines who should be eliminated out of the bottom two for the first seven live rounds. Afterwards, the eliminations are based solely on viewer votes.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a189391/x-factor-team-wont-axe-judges-vote.html

megan999

01-12-2009, 16:29

Ronan would be best performing with Joe but are dull and no personality

I totally agree! :rotfl:IMO Joe is the best singer left in the competition but sadly he doesn't have the personality to match.:thumbsdow

lizann

01-12-2009, 16:59

Why dont Cheryl or Danni ever duet with their contestants even though i know both cant sing :p

sindydoll

01-12-2009, 19:56

thought girls aloud were in the final

Perdita

02-12-2009, 11:46

This Saturday's X Factor semi-final with have a Michael Jackson theme, say reports.

According to The Sun, the final four acts - Stacey Solomon, Joe McElderry, Olly Murs and Danyl Johnson - will all perform a track from the late singer's back catalogue. They will also sing a song of their own personal choice.

Jackson's sister Janet is performing on the Sunday's results show and is expected to giver her own verdict on the final four acts' performances.

"The Michael Jackson numbers will be huge crowd pleasers - and each contestant will want to do Janet and the Jackson family proud," said a source.

The X Factor semi-final airs on Saturday at 8pm on ITV.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a189524/x-factor-semi-final-has-jackson-theme.html

Perdita

02-12-2009, 11:54

Eliminated X Factor twins John and Edward Grimes are reportedly being considered for an appearance on The Simpsons.

According to The Sun, the singing duo could feature as themselves in an episode of the animated sitcom.

A Fox spokesman said: "Castings are not something we can talk publicly about, but we are taking a look at the boys.

"We love anything Irish - we set a whole show there last year. They are certainly charming and good-looking fellows."

Edward said: "We would love to be on The Simpsons. John, Edward and the Simpsons - we're best friends with Bart!"

Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle was namechecked by Homer Simpson in an episode of the Sky1 show earlier this year.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a189530/john--edward-for-the-simpsons.html

:thumbsup: :lol:

tammyy2j

02-12-2009, 14:33

This Saturday's X Factor semi-final with have a Michael Jackson theme, say reports.
According to The Sun, the final four acts - Stacey Solomon, Joe McElderry, Olly Murs and Danyl Johnson - will all perform a track from the late singer's back catalogue. They will also sing a song of their own personal choice.
Jackson's sister Janet is performing on the Sunday's results show and is expected to giver her own verdict on the final four acts' performances.
"The Michael Jackson numbers will be huge crowd pleasers - and each contestant will want to do Janet and the Jackson family proud," said a source.

lizann

03-12-2009, 09:53

We might see some moonwalks - well surely Olly at least will make an effort :rolleyes:

Perdita

03-12-2009, 10:56

Simon Cowell has reportedly picked Hannah Montana number 'The Climb' as this year's X Factor winner's song.

According to The Sun, the final four contestants started rehearsing their own versions of the track on Tuesday after Cowell made his final decision.

It is thought that Joe McElderry and Stacey Solomon put in impressive performances on the day, while Danyl Johnson and Olly Murs struggled with the ballad.

A source said: "It's a very girly song so Olly and Danyl weren't that great at it."

'The Climb', performed by Miley Cyrus in Hannah Montana: The Movie, was first tipped as the X Factor release last week. Journey's 1981 hit 'Don't Stop Believin' had also been named as a potential choice.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a189727/cowell-makes-final-winners-song-choice.html

History of the 'X Factor' Winner's Song

With only two weeks and six and a half more TV hours of X Factor to go, there's been a lot of speculation about this year's potential Winner's Song. Journey's 'Don't Stop Believin'' and Miley Cyrus's 'The Climb' are among the hot rumours at the moment, but we'll probably all have to wait at least another week before finding out Simon Cowell's musical pick for the 2009 Christmas number one. In the time being though, why not remind yourself of the history of the Winner's Song with our own handy neat guide?

Hear'Say: 'Pure and Simple'
OK, so Hear'Say may have had nothing to do with Simon Cowell or The X Factor, but this band and song were where pop reality TV really began. Danny, Noel, Kym, Suzanne and Myleene released this slice of cheesy pure pop (originally performed by short-lived '00s act Girl Thing) in 2001, hitting the top spot with 550,000 sales in the first week. Sounding like a mash-up of Oasis' 'All Around The World' and All Saints' 'Never Ever', it's naffness probably didn't help the group's faltering fortunes in the long run.

Will Young: 'Anything Is Possible/Evergreen'
Again, this wasn't strictly X Factor, but it was the first time Simon Cowell was directly involved in a reality show. Will may have been the surprise victor, overcoming favourite Gareth Gates in the final, but he had no problem in racing to number one with 403,027 copies sold on the day of release in February 2002. The Cathy Dennis-penned 'Anything' hasn't aged too well, but we've still got a soft spot for Mr Young's slick cover of 'Evergreen'.

Girls Aloud: 'Sound Of The Underground'
A winner's song with a difference - this one has actually lasted the test of time! Penned by pop producer genius Brian Higgins, it proved that with a bit of time and care - and a move away from corny ballads - a decent first track can help form the basis of long-term successful pop act. Plus, that spiky surf guitar twang still sounds as good now as when the girls played it in 2002. The less said about their rivals One True Voice's 'Sacred Trust' is probably for the best.

Michelle McManus: 'All This Time'
Pete Waterman stormed out of Pop Idol 2 when it was revealed that Michelle had beaten Mark Rhodes in the show's finale. Looking back, it's hard not to have sympathy for the pop guru, because this corny belter is simply awful. It spent three weeks at number one in January 2004, but sadly Michelle's lasting legacy will probably be as the inspiration for Peter Kay's spoof character Geraldine McQueen.

Steve Brookstein: 'Against All Odds'
Poor old Steve is often written out of X Factor history, but the history books will always state that he was the first winner. With 800,000 more votes than Alexandra Burke last year, he can't be dismissed as a lucky champ, either. His straight Phil Collins cover was not particularly exciting, though it showcased and suited Steve's soulful tones. Cowell and Brookstein may not be best buddies now, but for a brief period at the start of 2005 the duo were top of the charts and riding high.

Shayne Ward: 'That's My Goal'
'That's My Goal' was a relative experiment from Simon Cowell with a winner's track, using Jörgen Elofsson, Jem Godfrey and Bill Padley to pen an original number. Selling 742,180 in five days, it wiped the floor with Nizlopi in a dual for the festive number one. With corny lyrics ("I'm here to say I'm ready - that I've finally thought it through!") and a key change you can spot from a mile, it probably didn't trouble the Ivor Novello judges. Yet for anyone who watched the show in 2005, it will provide an emotional reminder about Ward's romp to victory.

Leona Lewis: 'A Moment Like This'
Thanks to the success of 'Bleeding Love', Leona became the first X Factor winner to produce a track that increased on the triumphs of her winner's song. However, 'A Moment Like This' is nothing to be ashamed of and Leona's gentle warbling proved a suitable accompaniment for the Kelly Clarkson tune. The lyrics may be a tad trite - and we're not sure if we could have stomached a Ray Quinn version - but this is a more than passable reality TV spinoff song, which Mr Cowell can be more than a little smug about.

Leon Jackson: When You Believe'
Another winner who is regularly brushed over by X Factor producers in montage sequences, Leon Jackson scored yet another number one for Syco with this Whitney and Mariah cover in 2007. It flogged 275,000 copies in the first week, but Leon's fragile vocals never suited the giant ballad. It was an odd song choice for such a young male singer, but then again, maybe Cowell expected another contestant to win the show - *cough* Rhydian *cough*.

Alexandra Burke: 'Hallelujah'
We reckon she's best off sticking with her slammin' Flo Rida-rapping bangers in the future, but Alex didn't embarrass herself first time out. After four straight number ones and ratings higher than ever, Cowell was probably pretty certain that he could count on a fifth straight winner's song chart-topper. But even with this considered, it was quite a brave move from the music mogul to dabble with a popular classic like 'Hallelujah'. Jeff Buckley and Leonard Cohen fans were not best pleased, but they could do little as the series five champ flogged a record-breaking 576,000 copies in the first week.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/realitytv/realitybites/a189571/history-of-the-x-factor-winners-song.html

tammyy2j

03-12-2009, 11:04

Why doesnt Cowell pick a Christmas song or an original song?

Chloe O'brien

03-12-2009, 15:23

Oh please not "The Climb" Hannah Montana is on constantly in my house as it is. I couldn't stand it if Miley's song was no 1 at Christmas.

sindydoll

03-12-2009, 19:52

X Factor judge Louis Walsh has signed a deal with former contestants John & Edward.
Walsh, who mentored the twins during the ITV show, will now manage their careers and is currently looking into prospective record contracts and TV appearances for the pair, BBC News reports.
The Irish mogul said that he is "delighted" to be working with them again after they were voted off the show last month, but that it is "too early" to give any exact details on their future plans.
"Despite all the doubters, John & Edward proved themselves on The X Factor and I've always been convinced that they have a great career ahead of them," Walsh said. "I'm delighted that I'll be able to continue to work with the pair. We're looking into music as well as TV deals but at this stage it is too early to give any exact details."
All X Factor contestants are contracted by Modest Management, who represent the 12 finalists until the series ends. However, Walsh has come to an "amicable agreement" with the company, which has allowed him to take the twins on.
Walsh will co-manage the brothers with Ashley Tabor, CEO of broadcasting company Global Group.
"Jedward are this year's X Factor phenomenon and I'm thrilled to be able to put the scale of the Global Group behind them alongside Louis, developing what I am sure will be a great career for them both. It's an exciting future," Tabour added.
http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/08/39/icon_more.png:cheer:

Perdita

04-12-2009, 05:43

When Lady GaGa was told she could have whatever she wanted to make her X Factor performance spectacular, ITV wasn’t prepared for how outrageous she would be.

Like a kid in a sweet shop she got to work on her grand plan for this weekend’s show.

With a Poker Face the singer insisted she needed to have fluffy lambs and hundreds of butterflies floating around the stage as she performs Bad Romance.

But when talk of zoo keepers came about, beads of sweat started to form on Simon Cowell’s forehead.

As much as he would have loved the show turning into a circus, health and safety jobsworths came down on the plans like a ton of bricks.

Now the animals have been replaced with hordes of semi-naked male dancers in an outrageous GaGa-style extravaganza.

It’s not the first time the Just Dance singer has gone a bit lala with her demands. She wanted a lion to go on stage with her at MTV’s Video Music Awards but the request was declined.

An X Factor source said: “Simon wanted her on the show because he knows she will put 110 per cent into the performance.

“She has never done anything mediocre since she hit the charts.

“She is always way out there with her costumes and dance routines. But not even he was prepared for what she had in mind.

“He thought the animals request was a joke but then realised it was Lady GaGa.

“Simon is an animal lover and wasn’t against having the lambs running around, but he said no because of health and safety.

“After the MTV awards GaGa knew that getting animals on stage was a long shot but she was just pushing her luck.

“She had other ideas and she’s thrilled with what the X Factor team has gone with.

“People are still going to be stunned.”

We wonder how Janet Jackson is going

to follow it up when she goes on after

Ms GaGa...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/12/04/simon-cowell-vetoes-lady-gaga-s-lamb-demands-for-x-factor-115875-21871359/

:eek:

Perdita

04-12-2009, 13:57

The X Factor final four contestants performed a secret gig in Soho last night.

Stacey Solomon, Joe McElderry, Olly Murs and Danyl Johnson each performed two songs at the TalkTalk event and answered questions from journalists and competition winners.

McElderry predicted that Solomon would go on to win the ITV1 show, but the other three finalists all backed the North-Eastern singer to triumph.

Cheryl Cole's final remaining act also denied rumours that Miley Cyrus's 'The Climb' had been confirmed as this year's winner's song.

The X Factor semi-final kicks off on Saturday at 8pm on ITV1.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a189943/x-factor-final-four-play-secret-gig.html

Chris_2k11

04-12-2009, 17:08

'The Climb' might be the winners song? haha oh dear..

lizann

04-12-2009, 22:00

surely the climb cant be released again this year :confused:

lizann

05-12-2009, 21:34

That was one of the worse semi final shows ever

Meh

05-12-2009, 21:43

I missed it. What happened?

Chloe O'brien

05-12-2009, 23:12

I want olly, Stacey and Joe for the finale. With Olly to win. He has the whole package. A great voice, he's loveable, he can dance and he's gorgeous.

sindydoll

05-12-2009, 23:36

im voting stacey i think her voice is incredible

hippychick215

06-12-2009, 01:28

Joe Joe Joe Joe To Win

hippychick215

06-12-2009, 01:30

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Perdita

06-12-2009, 07:36

So Cheryl has much shorter hair without her extensions. Will her advertisement contract still be worth it?

Hannelene

06-12-2009, 07:59

God only knows but she will have to start convincing me that she actually washes her own hair and doesn't have help to do that for her!

Perdita

06-12-2009, 12:18

I am sure she washes her own hair herself but will have help styling it from a professional before she appears on tv or a magazine.

Abbie

06-12-2009, 14:17

Yeah but so do LOADS of other celebs

Anyway.....back to the X factor show

I love Joe

I think Olly might have a chance in going tonight

Perdita

06-12-2009, 15:07

Sir Paul McCartney and George Michael have reportedly agreed to bring this year's X Factor to a climatic end.

Simon Cowell convinced the legends to sing live duets with finalists in next week's finale, and also hopes to land a third star for a showstopping spectacle.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is rumoured to be the man that Cowell hopes will complete the set, reports the Sunday Mirror.

A source said: "After last year's duets with Beyoncé, Boyzone and Westlife he knew he had to pull out all the stops to make this year's even better."

Joe McElderry was last night's favourite to win the show with odds of 8/11.

The X Factor live results show is on tonight at 7.30pm on ITV1.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a190112/mccartney-michael-for-x-factor-final.html

megan999

06-12-2009, 16:49

Danyl to go tonight. I really don't understand what Simon sees in him.:thumbsdow I can't stand his singing!!

megan999

06-12-2009, 17:11

Stacey Solomon in teeth torture

BRAVE Stacey Solomon battled through her X Factor performance last night suffering from an agonising mouth infection.

Show bosses had feared the single mum would have to pull out of the semi-final after she missed rehearsals because of the pain.

But Stacey, 20 - also covered in bruises from falling in dance practice - was dosed up with strong painkillers and belted out Jacko hit The Way You Make Me Feel.

Her worried mentor Dannii Minogue had written on Twitter yesterday: "Stacey has some infection with her wisdom teeth. Poor lady didn't get to do all her rehearsals. Hope she is better today."

But while Stacey thrilled fans in her sexy fishnets - the raunchy performance was lost on Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh.

Simon said: "It was fine, it just wasn't you. It was gimmicky, it was silly."

And Louis added: "She looked uncomfortable."

SOURCE: THE NEWS OF THE WORLD, 6/12/09

Hannelene

06-12-2009, 17:24

Danyl to go tonight. I really don't understand what Simon sees in him.:thumbsdow I can't stand his singing!!

I hope he does go!

lizann

06-12-2009, 18:11

Olly is the only contestant left with personality on stage all the other might be good singers but have dull boring stage presence - Olly for the final and to win

Siobhan

06-12-2009, 19:04

Danyl to go tonight. I really don't understand what Simon sees in him.:thumbsdow I can't stand his singing!!

Danyl has a different and amazing voice.. Joe could be in Westlife and Stacey could be the next Alexander/Leona.. Olly is totally unique.. Olly should win this

Chris_2k11

06-12-2009, 19:28

to be honest i wont be buying anything by any of them

Chloe O'brien

06-12-2009, 23:29

Yipee!! Olly chops is in the final bless him he was overwelmed. loved to see him duet with Chris Martin if the rumours are true. Come on Olly.

Siobhan

07-12-2009, 09:13

to be honest i wont be buying anything by any of them

I would buy Olly and Danyl if he has one

Chris_2k11

07-12-2009, 09:42

Is Gaga on something?

Perdita

07-12-2009, 09:55

She must be, surely

Chris_2k11

07-12-2009, 10:11

She looks unhinged

Perdita

07-12-2009, 10:50

That is putting it rather mildly

Siobhan

07-12-2009, 10:53

Is Gaga on something?

It amazes me how she can claim the status she does.. she is only a new act.. and has one album (as far as I know) ... I don't think Beyonce (who in my opinion is much better and not unhinged) doesn't have the same diva persona that Gaga already has.. who's to say her next lot of stuff is not going to flop???

Chris_2k11

07-12-2009, 11:03

As much as I like her songs, she has become overrated i must admit. and last night proved she cant sing live either.

Siobhan

07-12-2009, 11:08

As much as I like her songs, she has become overrated i must admit. and last night proved she cant sing live either.

Oh thank god.. I thought because I am not fond of her that she sounded dire last night... so it wasn't just me who thought so...

Chris_2k11

07-12-2009, 11:12

Siobhan

07-12-2009, 11:14

She sound really common to me.. and she looked like a freak!!

Chris_2k11

07-12-2009, 11:33

She defo looks like a bloke

Siobhan

07-12-2009, 11:34

Chris_2k11

07-12-2009, 11:39

Siobhan

07-12-2009, 11:43

I am switch my phone to O2 as we speak so I can get priority tickets :rotfl::rotfl:

crystalsea

07-12-2009, 12:12

Siobhan

07-12-2009, 12:15

Did you see Janet Jackson being left on the stage on her own, without Dermot talking to her! Must have run out of time, but I thought that was bad considering all the hype about it being Michael Jackson night and that Janet was coming on the show etc. etc.

You would have thought they would have chatted to her and not to Gaga - what was with the bath by the way?

I was thinking same thing.. they could have made the effort cause all the showed after the break was the contestants talking about what the final means to them.. they could have talked quickly to her, then went on a break... she ran of the stage.. bless her

Perdita

07-12-2009, 12:15

Lady Gaga is only 70 minutes late, which I suppose (sigh) is quite good by pop-star standards. This gives me ample time to case the pavements round the May Fair hotel for the packs of paparazzi who are supposed to follow her everywhere she goes — but there are disappointingly none.

Her young English PR, Adrian, tells me that she is busy putting on her make-up, to which I respond rather forcefully that she really need not bother because I won’t notice whether she’s wearing 10 layers of slap or none. But according to Adrian, she won’t ever leave her room without full make-up. He takes me up to the penthouse suite where the interview will take place. All very Kelly Hoppen, black-and-gold upholstery, lacquer tables, buddhas, white orchids, bamboo, the usual. “Have a look at the bathroom!” Adrian says excitedly. It has a freestanding granite tub exactly like a sarcophagus. “And the master bedroom!” Circular white bed, ginormous flatscreen, more white orchids. Yes, the decor is impressive, but the waiting is long.

Eventually she appears, a frail little body tottering along on absurdly high platform heels, in fishnet tights, a rather skewwhiff Marilyn Monroe wig, and a short, black silk wrap, which keeps falling open to reveal her somewhat undernourished breasts. I preferred the photos of her at Glastonbury with flames shooting out of her bra. Her skin is pale, almost milk-white, but she has thick black hairs on her arms and a hodgepodge of tattoos (a ban-the-bomb sign, some lines of poetry), which spoils the porcelain effect. But she is very polite. She takes her sunglasses off as soon as we start talking, revealing lovely, big hazel eyes, and — best of all — produces two ashtrays, some cigs and a lighter, and tells me that, though she doesn’t smoke on performance days, she can today.

If you google Lady Gaga the first thing you see is a related search asking “Is Lady Gaga a hermaphrodite?” Naturally this question has been weighing on my mind and I have spent an unseemly amount of time studying close-ups of her crotch on YouTube. Jonathan Ross raised the question when she came on his show and received the immortal reply “I do have a really big donkey dick,” which certainly shut him up. Her early career seems to have been dogged by rumours that she was a man in drag, and Christina Aguilera said dismissively: “I don’t know if it is a man or a woman.” But why should she be a man, or even a hermaphrodite? She does have a deep voice but she is quite clearly a woman. The whole hermaphrodite story has the feel of a rather desperate publicity ploy.

One of the problems with — and for — Lady Gaga is that the music industry and publicity machine don’t quite know what to make of her. She writes these catchy, feel-good electro-pop tunes that go down a storm in clubs, but then talks a load of impenetrable art bollocks in interviews. Her heroes are the utterly predictable Andy Warhol, David Bowie, Madonna, Grace Jones, and of course she claims to be a “performance artist” rather than a singer. Don’t they all? She complains that just because she is blonde, people treat her like an airhead, but she has to dye her hair, she explains, because otherwise she gets mistaken for Amy Winehouse, and I can see that — yes — with her long face and big schnozz there is a distinct resemblance.

She is a 23-year-old New York singer-songwriter, née Stefani Joanne Germanotta, daughter of an Italian-American internet entrepreneur. She went to the same Convent of the Sacred Heart school in Manhattan as Paris and Nicky Hilton (though she didn’t know them), and says she got “an incredible education”. She started at the Tisch School of the Arts at 17 but dropped out after a year when her singing career took off. She began singing at open-mic nights from when she was 14 — her mother accompanied her — and was contracted to write songs for Britney Spears and the Pussycat Dolls by the time she was 20. Eventually she was signed by Interscope and released her first album, The Fame, in 2007. It has sold 4m copies worldwide and spawned two No 1 singles — Just Dance and Poker Face.

Now it is being re-released with eight new tracks (including a duet with Beyoncé) as a two-disc set called The Fame Monster. She is currently on a tour called the Monster Ball, and coming to the UK in February and March, playing the O2 Arena on February 26 and 27. Whether or not she will prove to be “the next Madonna”, as frequently promised, she is more than happy with the idea: “I love and appreciate Madonna comparisons. I know her and I think she’s wonderful. And I love pop music done the right way.” Her ambitions are actually limitless: “I don’t wanna be one song. I wanna be the next 25 years of pop music.”

She is here in London to work on the visuals for her new show with the photographer Nick Knight and is wildly excited. “I love Nick Knight’s work, I’m such a fan — he’s like God. I was in America, shooting another video, and the whole Haus of Gaga [her retinue] was, like, sitting round talking about video, and I was saying I hate just hiring these hack photographers — it’s meaningless. So they said, ‘Who do you want?’

I said, ‘Well, Nick Knight is God.’ And they all go, ‘Yes, Nick Knight is God. Why don’t we just give God a call?’ So we called him and he was up for it — he knew my work and liked it, or I hope he liked it. I don’t know much about the enigma of Nick Knight, but I know I love his work.”

“What are visuals?” I ask casually, and then regret it as she spends the next half-hour showing me designs for sets and costumes on her manager’s computer. Every time she hits the wrong button, we revert to a screensaver of the manager’s dog. Gaga insists on explaining the concept of her show, which is on the wildly original theme of evolution. “It’s part pop show, part performance art, part fashion installation. It came about because as an artist, as a writer, as a woman, I feel I’ve evolved so much.”

So far so predictable, but then she goes on: “My evolution is from the beginning of time, so I start as a cell [she shows me a costume like a geodesic dome], and then I become a vertebrate, and then I become a full animal, and there’s the birth of the economy, and trade and war, and then it’s the Apocalypse. Because we as a society are taught politically and religiously that the Apocalypse is coming, it’s on its way. But what I’m saying with my show is, ‘We’re there right now: this is the Apocalypse.’ The fact that we’re surrounded by cement and we’ve already killed everything means the Apocalypse has happened.

So the idea for me is to give a sense of repose and solace to my fans, that we’re here, we did it already, and now it’s about accepting where we are and looking more joyfully into the future. And then the Apocalypse is over and the stage becomes very minimal and all that’s left is me with a piano, in the middle of the destruction

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article6940885.ece

:hmm: :searchme: Strange person :confused:

tammyy2j

07-12-2009, 12:41

Did you see Janet Jackson being left on the stage on her own, without Dermot talking to her! Must have run out of time, but I thought that was bad considering all the hype about it being Michael Jackson night and that Janet was coming on the show etc. etc.

You would have thought they would have chatted to her and not to Gaga - what was with the bath by the way?

Yes that was bad

I hope Olly wins but it all seems to be set for Joe (Mr. Junior Boring) to win

tammyy2j

07-12-2009, 13:18

Just minutes after Danyl was booted off, an X Factor source revealed: “It might have been all smiles in front of the cameras but it was a different story backstage.

“Nerves were really playing havoc with them all. There was a lot of bickering and back-biting about the songs which had been selected.

“Several of the contestants were far from happy with their choices.

“Olly and Danyl hadn’t been in the best of humour all week.

“Meanwhile, Stacey also seemed to be struggling with her toothache.

“Only Joe appeared to rise above it all and just got on with performing his songs. But the fact that he was praised by all the judges caused even more backstage tension.

“It’s the hardest week of all because the contestants know one will miss out on the final.”

Olly, 25, and Danyl, 27, have already been involved in a long-running feud and have not spoken to each other for three weeks, sources claimed.

And, it was alleged, the pair squared up to each other in the X Factor house last week during an angry row.

A source claimed the pair’s moods were caused by “jealousy” and the feeling they had been “stitched up”.

They were said to be “devastated” to learn Hannah Montana track The Climb was show boss Simon Cowell’s choice for the winner’s first single as it would suit a younger singer.

Meanwhile, cocky reject Danyl - who now faces a return to his teaching job in Kent - upset sexy single mum Stacey, 20, by claiming she should be at home looking after her 18-month-old son.

To add to the drama, the judges have also been bickering and back-biting about each other’s acts, with Simon, 50, upsetting both Louis Walsh, 57, and Cheryl Cole, 26.

Meanwhile, Aussie panelist Dannii Minogue, 38, and Cheryl have also angered Simon over their alleged verbal “bullying” of Danyl.

But they all agreed on Geordie sensation Joe, 18. The bookies’ favourite rose above the squabbles to let his

performance do the talking, with blistering versions of Michael Jackson’s She’s Out of My Life and Journey’s Open Arms.

Louis gushed: “You have the talent to sell millions of records. There’s a big, big gap in the market for someone like you.”

Dannii added: “You just sing like a dream. I can hear you all over the radio, all over the records.”

Simon confessed: “I’m proud of you.” And Joe’s mentor Cheryl added: “I’m prouder.”

The semi-final shows, capped by last night’s performances by Janet Jackson, 43, and Lady GaGa, 23, had a total audience of over 30million.

Danyl, 27, said: “I might have gone out in the semi-final but I’ve gone out to some of the best people I’ve ever met.”

Mentor Simon Cowell said he was “genuinely upset” at his exit.

The pop mogul told host Dermot O’Leary: “There is nothing more I could have done. It’s just one of those things. He has gone out on a high.”

Siobhan

07-12-2009, 13:33

I don't believe it... it makes good tv if we think they are all fighting... and Joe is the only one not affected (he is going to win this cause of his clean image while everyone is made out to be a drama queen).. Bull****

Trinity

07-12-2009, 13:38

I accidently could a few minutes of this show on Saturday. The blonde afgan hound had just finished singing, reasonable well, I might add, and then decided (rather less successfully) to give talking a go.

Was she on some extra strength toothache medication or something?

Perdita

07-12-2009, 13:50

That's what Dannii said, Stacey was on strong medication :) Blonde Afghan hound :lol:I am sorry, I don't mean to offend but find the comparison funny (and Holly Trinity is quite right :D)

Perdita

08-12-2009, 08:47

Michael Bublé and Robbie Williams will reportedly join George Michael to perform duets with the final three X Factor contestants this weekend.

According to The Mirror, Bublé will sing with Stacey Solomon, Michael will appear with Joe McElderry and Williams will perform with Olly Murs.

Williams and Bublé both appeared on The X Factor earlier in the series to mentor the contestants and promote their recent singles.

As previously reported, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney is believed to be playing a solo song on the Sunday night of the two-day final.

A show source said: "In previous years we have had some great acts but nothing beats having four of the great male solo acts in one weekend.

"This has all the makings of the biggest X Factor show ever. It will be the only thing people will be talking about at work on Monday."

The X Factor final airs this Saturday and Sunday on ITV1.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a190388/buble-williams-return-to-x-factor.html

Perdita

08-12-2009, 13:11

Peter Andre has revealed that he will attend the final of The X Factor on Sunday.

The singer told New that he will also appear on the programme's ITV2 spinoff show later that evening.

Andre said: "I'm going along to The X Factor this Sunday and I can't wait.

"I'll be appearing on The Xtra Factor, too, so I'll have to tell you all about it next week."

He added: "I'm really looking forward to seeing Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue, and I can't wait to meet the contestants as well.

"It's such a close call this year and I really don't know who's going to win."

Earlier this year, Andre's ex-wife Katie Price suggested that X Factor finalist Stacey Solomon should date her former husband.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a190423/peter-andre-to-attend-x-factor-final.html

lizann

08-12-2009, 14:03

"This has all the makings of the biggest X Factor show ever.

not really

Abbie

08-12-2009, 16:22

Aww thats really boring!!!

Perdita

08-12-2009, 17:10

Noddy Holder has promised to expose his genitals if Slade beat the X Factor winner's song to the Christmas number one spot.

Holder's former band scored a festive chart topper in 1973 with 'Merry Christmas Everybody' and the frontman has complained about the ITV1 reality show's dominance over the Xmas top spot in recent years.

"It's generally some big middle-of-the-road ballad type of song that they do as their first release," he told Spinner.

"There's no experimentation at all, there's nothing new in it. These records they release, they could have been released 30 years ago and they would have found a place there just the same. They're not moving forward and they're not giving off-the-wall acts the chance, they're all very safe and middle-of-the-road. The chase for fame overshadows the thirst for music."

When asked whether he thought a Slade re-release could beat this year's winner to number one, he joked: "If 'Merry Christmas Everybody' beats the X Factor winner to number one, I will stand on top of Broadcasting House and get my c**k out for all the world to see."

This year's X Factor winner's song is rumoured to be a cover of Miley Cyrus's 'The Climb'.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a190498/holder-makes-x-factor-genitals-wager-prog.html

:eek: :eek:

Abbie

08-12-2009, 17:11

Well............thats nice of him =S

Chris_2k11

08-12-2009, 17:58

So I take it Beyonce and Madonna were just rumours then? what a cop out :thumbsdow

Abbie

08-12-2009, 17:59

So I take it Beyonce and Madonna were just rumours then? what a cop out :thumbsdow
I know! I mean its gonna be dull compared to last year

Perdita

09-12-2009, 09:45

One of the three remaining X Factor contestants will reportedly be voted off the show on Saturday night.

According to The Sun, Joe McElderry, Olly Murs and Stacey Solomon have been told that only two of them will make it to Sunday's final episode.

The singers are expected to perform celebrity duets and Christmas songs in Saturday's instalment before the person with the fewest public votes is eliminated. The two surviving acts will apparently then continue to battle it out the following night.

A source said: "This shocked the finalists."

McElderry is currently the bookies' favourite to win the series after impressing the judges with his performances in recent weeks.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a190584/x-factor-stars-shocked-by-final-twist.html

Perdita

09-12-2009, 12:49

Simon Cowell will expand the X Factor live shows next year with 16 finalists, say reports.

The 50-year-old judge and SyCo boss also wants to host the 2010 final at Wembley Arena, according to the Daily Star.

"The minute you start assuming that the audience is very happy to see the same show again, you're dead," said Cowell.

Proposed changes include having 16 contestants reach the live show stages and switching the mentor system so that each judge gets an act from the four categories - boys, girls, groups and over-25s.

Cowell is also reportedly considering having a rotating fifth judge, with a different celebrity guest working with the panel each week.

The X Factor final begins on Saturday at 7.30pm on ITV1.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a190599/cowell-to-expand-x-factor-in-2010-prog.html

Perdita

09-12-2009, 12:53

The video for the X Factor winner's single will reportedly be based on the a Baz Luhrmann-directed Chanel perfume advert featuring Nicole Kidman.

According to The Sun, the promo clips have already been recorded for the three remaining finalists Olly Murs, Stacey Solomon and Joe McElderry.

A source said: "Simon is going for a lavishly-produced video to give the song a massive boost.

"All three acts gave a great turn, so whoever wins it'll be a cracking video."

The videos reportedly feature the singers dancing in puddles while singing a cover of Miley Cyrus's 'The Climb' in front of a London skyline.

The X Factor final airs this Saturday and Sunday evening on ITV1.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a190580/x-factor-video-based-on-chanel-ad.html

lizann

09-12-2009, 13:12

tammyy2j

09-12-2009, 16:28

The X Factor finalists were shocked to learn that one of them will be voted off this Saturday, therefore leaving the competition before Sunday’s big results night.

This year’s grand final, which takes place over two nights this Saturday and Sunday, will see Stacey Solomon, Olly Murs and Joe McElderry respectively perform with Michael Buble, Robbie Williams and George Michael.

But it has emerged that one of the contestants will have their dream crushed earlier than planned. X Factor bosses have indeed decided that whoever receives the fewest votes on Saturday will now leave on the night – and miss out on their chance to release their own single and compete for this year’s Christmas number one.

It’s also been reported that whoever wins this year’s X Factor will cover Miley Cyrus’s track The Climb and feature in a video based on one of the world’s most expensive ads ever, the Chanel advert starring Nicole Kidman.

The Sun reports that the video has already been recorded with each of the three contestants, and an X Factor source told the paper: “Simon is going for a lavishly-produced video to give the song a massive boost.

“All three acts gave a great turn, so whoever wins it’ll be a cracking video.”

But the X Factor version will be less costly and glamorous than the original: It will feature the X Factor winner dancing in puddles.

Perdita

09-12-2009, 16:29

Already posted above ^^^^

Trinity

09-12-2009, 18:18

16 finalists - OMG, he will end up having the X Factor on the screens year round.:mad:

hippychick215

09-12-2009, 20:10

16 finalists - OMG, he will end up having the X Factor on the screens year round.:mad:

thats not a bad thing it would be good, an i hope there will be a different celeb judge each week

*-Rooney-*

09-12-2009, 20:15

maybe it would be a final 5, similar to BB they have 6 in the final

hippychick215

09-12-2009, 20:37

maybe it would be a final 5, similar to BB they have 6 in the final

thats alot hey should stil have 3 in final that way it be on longer :cheer:

Perdita

10-12-2009, 06:00

SIMON Cowell fears George Michael will pull out of Saturday’s X Factor final after pals warned he was in a “bad state”.

Music mogul Simon Cowell, 50, had convinced George Michael to perform a duet with Joe McElderry, 18.

But now ITV bosses are nervously making back-up plans in case George, 46, changes his mind at the 11th hour. An X-Factor said: “We have to plan for every eventuality.”

Close pals of the singer have described their fear for his health after he defended his love for drugs and cruising for gay sex.

Sir Elton John’s partner David Furnish, 47, said: “A lot of George’s friends keep calling us saying: ‘You have to do something, George is in a bad way, he’s in a bad state.’

“I respect George, I love George, he’s a huge talent. George has to want to help himself. If he wants help we are here for him, if he doesn’t want help that’s fine.”

The singer’s friends are desperate for him to perform as an appearance in front of a huge TV audience would help launch his comeback following the release of his festive track, December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas).

But our TV source added: “Way things are going for George it seems it’s touch and go whether he will appear or not.

“We can’t have Joe left at a disadvantage by not having anyone to duet with, so plans are being put together just in case.”

George spoke out last week to defend his drug use and “cottaging” on Hampstead Heath, north London.

He even called on Sir Elton, 62, to “get on with his own life”.

George said: “People want to see me as tragic with all the cottaging and drug-taking.

“Those things are not what most people aspire to and I think it removes people’s envy to see your weaknesses.

“I don’t even see them as weaknesses any more. It’s just who I am. I’ll do it on a nice summer evening.”

Last night an X Factor spokeswoman said: “We haven’t confirmed any of the acts performing this weekend.”

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/111988/Simon-Cowell-fears-George-Michael-X-Factor-pull-out/

Trinity

10-12-2009, 09:40

16 finalists - OMG, he will end up having the X Factor on the screens year round.:mad:

thats not a bad thing it would be good, an i hope there will be a different celeb judge each week

Familiarity breeds contempt, over exposure is a problem for this show already.

Perdita

10-12-2009, 16:04

Simon Cowell has revealed the three duets for this weekend's X Factor final.

Speaking at the final press conference, the show boss confirmed earlier reports about the special guests appearing with Olly Murs, Joe McElderry and Stacey Solomon.

Cowell said: "We've got a lot planned. I'm not going to reveal everything, but what I can tell you today is who's singing with who.

"Olly will be duetting with Robbie Williams, Joe will be duetting with George Michael and Stacey will be duetting with Michael Bublé."

He added: "That is a big deal for these contestants and I think the duet will be a very significant part of the competition.

"Beyoncé last year was a huge part of why Alexandra [Burke] won, so I think these duets are becoming increasingly important now... and there'll be a few surprises on Sunday."

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a190851/simon-cowell-confirms-x-factor-duets.html

Perdita

10-12-2009, 16:04

I heard on my local radio station this morning that Michael Buble is meant to be in Germany on Saturday and is unlikely to be there :confused:

Perdita

10-12-2009, 16:12

All 12 live show acts will return to The X Factor this weekend for the two-day final.

Speaking at the press conference for the series finale, TalkbackThames entertainment chief Richard Holloway confirmed that the knocked-out singers would come back.

Holloway said: "This is the biggest final we've ever done. Saturday and Sunday, two hours on both nights, it's going to be absolutely full of surprises.

"We've got some amazing guests that will appear. You'll see all of the 12 artists over the weekend, they're all coming back to join us in this great celebration."

He added: "We are unbelievably proud of the success of the show this year. We changed all the auditions... something we almost did at the last minute which has worked really, really well for us.

"We've been number one every week since we've been on the air, we're absolutely chuffed with it and we never taken anything for granted."

Show boss Simon Cowell has confirmed that Robbie Williams, George Michael and Michael Bublé will all appear on the show.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a190853/all-12-acts-return-for-x-factor-final.html

DaVeyWaVey

10-12-2009, 16:56

I am rooting for Olly to win. I think he's great!

hippychick215

10-12-2009, 22:32

Joe to win!!!!!:cheer: :D

megan999

11-12-2009, 16:22

Simon Cowell is a massive tease - he says the X Factor might not be coming back

This year's X Factor isn't even over yet but already Simon Cowell is getting us all worked up about next year's series... because there might not even be one.

At yesterday's X Factor press conference, Simon revealed that he's stalling on signing a new deal with ITV. And naturally, it's all about the benjamins (that's street-talk for money... isn't it?).

"The way things stand next year is we have no deal in place for The X Factor so I cannot talk about any changes we could make," he says, already making us fret about having no plans for next autumn and winter. "We will make the decision when we have had a break from the show. It is a long show. We will take a break, then we will sit down and talk about what we want to do. Part of the reason the show has been so successful is ITV invested loads of money in show to make it better. The issue now is not about salaries for the people on the show, it is about getting more money to invest in production over a period of time. We have just to got to make sure if we do bring it back it is going to be better than this year."

We're sure it will all be fine. It'd better be or we'll scweam and scweam until we're sick.

Simon also says he's unlikely to sign up anyone other than the winner this year. "I won't make any commitment to anyone other than the winner," he says. "Particularly this year, it is more important to win than any other year. I don't want to pile anymore pressure on them, but...it's fame or obscurity."

Oh, and he said that in front of all three finalists, which must have been nice for them.

SOURCE: THE MIRROR ONLINE 11/12/09

lizann

11-12-2009, 20:52

Joe will win :angry:

Simon has been pushing for him to win and Joe has been getting more votes than Olly and Stacey combined every week. Simon also wants his golden girl Cheryl to win for a second time and second year in a row (a first for any judge on the show). Joe is a good singer but not great and lacks charisma and stage presence he is dull and boring on stage.

I'd love to see Olly win :thumbsup:

Chloe O'brien

12-12-2009, 00:48

As far as Simon goes it doesn't matter who wins as they will sign to his record company so he will be the winner whoever wins.

Olly to Win

hippychick215

12-12-2009, 00:56

As far as Simon goes it doesn't matter who wins as they will sign to his record company so he will be the winner whoever wins.

Olly to Win

ye but he wants someome who will sell lots of cds

sindydoll

12-12-2009, 09:43

She defo looks like a bloke

My daughter is convinced she was a man.. there is no changing her mind but she still likes her music... Santa is bringing her "the Fame" cd so I have to endure it over the next few months (althought I am not happy about the lyrics to love game but it is one of my favs)
did u buy her the fame monster cd because that one had 8 new tracks? she defo looks like a bloke and her singing was appalling she sang over the chorus :lol: i can remember kylie doing that when i should be so lucky came out ...she sang over the song :lol:

Bryan

12-12-2009, 10:29

Dannii Minogue is "highly likely" to quit The X Factor at the end of the current series, according to a report in The Mirror today.

Citing a reliable show source, the newspaper claims that Minogue has decided to leave the show in order to move back to Australia and start a family with her boyfriend, rugby player Kris Smith.

"Although it hasn't been officially confirmed, it is highly likely Dannii won't be on the panel next year and Simon is already thinking about a replacement," said the insider.

The leading candidate is thought to be Mel B, who has been linked to the show on numerous occasions in the past.

"He thinks Mel could be brilliant as she is outspoken, down-to-earth and won't be afraid to hold back," the source added. "There were times during the current series that he felt things were a bit boring and he is certain sparks will fly with her on board. It will also be interesting to see whether she and Cheryl Cole will gel with each other - or whether it will be handbags at dawn. He thinks it could make compulsive viewing. Louis Walsh is also a huge champion of hers and has been campaigning to get her on the show."

Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland is also rumoured to be in the running for the position.

As much as i Love Danni as a person, shes not the most interesting person in the world, and i think a new judge like Mel B would really spice things up!!! If Kelly Rowland became a judge she'd finally get the recognition shes deserved, just like being on X Factor helped Cheryl's career. :D

sindydoll

12-12-2009, 10:34

i think dannii will be replaced next year...but personally they should kick that cheryl out because she hasnt got a clue

Bryan

12-12-2009, 10:42

sindydoll

12-12-2009, 10:49

Chris_2k11

12-12-2009, 12:38

Dannii is a far better judge than Cheryl, all Cheryl seems to come out with is along the lines of "wye aye man, mah little popstar" etc and telling Simon and Louis to "shut up". Dannii may not be the best judge in the world but atleast she actually gives constructive criticism.

anyway im really not that bothered about tonights final, its shaping up to be a total non event imo

DaVeyWaVey

12-12-2009, 13:50

i think dannii will be replaced next year...but personally they should kick that cheryl out because she hasnt got a clue

Cheryl is why the X factor gets 14 million a week. She won last year and more than likely will win this year. She wont get fired, EVER. She may likely walk though if she gets idea above her status when she goes to America soon.

I wouldn't say the reason The X Factor gets 14 million is because of Cheryl. The show helped boost her profile, not the other way around. Cheryl has to thank the X Factor for where she is now because without the show, I bet she wouldn't enjoy half the success she has now. 14 million viewers don't tune in just to watch Cheryl walk down the podium to the judges panel. I believe the reason it's watched by so many people is because of the clever publicity that Cowell employs.

I'd be sad to see Dannii go. She is the only judge, along with Simon who gives regular constructive criticism in my opinion.

Trinity

12-12-2009, 13:59

I agree. I really like Danii. To be honest, Cheryl is one oft he reasons I no longer watch this show regularly.

megan999

12-12-2009, 16:37

SOURCE MSN UK 12/12/09

'Fans unhappy with X Factor single'

X Factor fans are already put off by the winner's single, thinking the song a poor choice, a survey has found.

Joe McElderry is the odds-on bookmakers' favourite to win the ITV talent show and be given the opportunity to release his own cover version of Disney teen sensation Miley Cyrus's ballad The Climb.

But a poll for online bingo site 888ladies.com revealed that 66 per cent are unhappy that the X Factor winner - to be crowned this weekend - will release the song as their first track and it will almost inevitably become the Christmas No 1.

Joe, from South Shields, is the 2/5 favourite, according to William Hill, which predicts that Â£10 million will be bet on the X Factor this year.

The bookmaker has doubled its staff this weekend and expects to take up to 500 bets a minute at the peak.

The X Factor finalists - Joe, 18, Stacey Solomon, 20, and 25-year-old Olly Murs - recorded five potential songs for the winner's single and recorded the video for the chosen song this week, although it has not yet been officially confirmed that the winner will release The Climb.

Joe is so popular with fans that he has significantly boosted sales for all the tracks he has covered on the show, according to online retailer Amazon.

In the semi-final last week, he performed Open Arms - previously released by Journey and Mariah Carey - as his second song, which prompted sales of the track at the amazon.co.uk's MP3 store to rise by 5,600 per cent.

Perdita

12-12-2009, 17:52

The final of The X Factor kicks off tonight, with each hopeful performing three times. As well as performing the song from their first audition and repeating their favourite performance of their series, each contestant will pair up with a famous artist for a duet. Read on to find out what Stacey Solomon, Joe McElderry and Olly Murs will be singing in an attempt to win the contest:

Joe McElderry

'Dance With My Father' - Luther Vandross
'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me' with George Michael
'Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word' - Elton John

Stacey Solomon

'Wonderful World' - Louis Armstrong
'Feeling Good' with Michael Bublé
'Who Wants To Live Forever' - Queen

Olly Murs

'Superstition' - Stevie Wonder
'Angels' with Robbie Williams
'Fool In Love' - Tina Turner

The X Factor starts tonight at 7.30pm on ITV1.

Perdita

13-12-2009, 07:30

CHERYL Cole wants to quit X Factor to have a baby, the News of the World can reveal.

The show's supremo Simon Cowell is desperate to keep his ace judge and ITV would double her £1.2million salary.

But mega-rich Cheryl, below, has told him her decision is not about money. Last night an X Factor insider told us: "Cheryl has so much else going on in life.

"The number one thing on her mind is starting a family. The show is a huge commitment. It's six months of the year. Cheryl wanted to have a baby with Ashley this year but put it off because of work. "She doesn't want to wait much longer and she's not keen on having to judge The X Factor while she's heavily pregnant."

Cheryl, 26, has said: "I have friends who have put it off and I don't want to do that. I'd love a big family."

As well as having children with Chelsea and England footballer Ashley Cole, the Geordie beauty has a successful music career to pursue.

MORE STORIES IN OUR X FACTOR SECTION

Already a star in Girls Aloud, her solo work is the surprise talk of the music industry.

Her first single Fight For This Love topped the charts and became the fastest selling song of the year after she performed it live on The X Factor.

And her debut album 3 Words is on target to sell a million copies before the end of the year.

Her act Alexandra Burke won X Factor last year and her protege this series, Joe McElderry, is hot favourite to win the contest tonight.

Our show source added: "If you've won the show twice in a row what else is there left to prove? There's massive demand in America for her to promote her music which is something she's agreed to do."

Huge

A music industry expert added: "It's not only America she has to tackle. Europe is a huge market with lots of countries she has to visit."

Cheryl also has her Girls Aloud commitments to honour with the group booked to record their next album late next year, clashing with X Factor.

Her uncertain future also makes fellow judge Dannii Minogue's job safe for now.

Our source added: "Girls Aloud are definitely recording their album at the end of next year.

"Cheryl has always said she'll put music first but doing everything would put a massive strain on her. Something has to give.

"Simon's going to take time to reflect but until he's signed up Cheryl there's no way he'd let Dannii go anyway.

"It's crazy to think he would risk introducing two new female judges in the same year."

Contract negotiations between The X Factor judges and ITV do not begin until Spring.

An ITV insider explained: "Simon hasn't officially even done a deal with us to bring the show back next year.

MORE STORIES IN OUR X FACTOR SECTION

"But he loves working with Cheryl and they've become very close friends.

"He also knows how much the public adore her and how good she's been for ratings.

"Simon is very persuasive and Cheryl admires him hugely. He will try to get one last series out of her. For Simon it's nothing short of a disaster if she does go through with what she's thinking and walks out of the show."

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/showbiz/635945/cheryl-cole-and-baby.html

Perdita

13-12-2009, 07:54

Simon Cowell plans to sign Robbie Williams as a fifth X Factor judge.

The move is one of a raft of changes to the ratings-topping show.

Cowell has warned he’ll take the series OFF AIR if ITV *bosses don’t cough up the extra £300,000 a week he needs for the revamp, which also *includes:

 ADDING a fifth judge to the line-up to avoid *heavily-criticised *deadlocks.

 UPPING the number of finalists from 12 to 16.

 EXTENDING the series by a month.

 MOVING the live shows to London’s Wembley Arena

 REPLACING Dannii with a new female judge.

As the two remaining acts prepared to go head-to-head tonight, Cowell said: “A lot of things are going to change next year if we bring the show back. The show needs to change or it starts to fail.

“I like Robbie Williams. He’d make a good judge. He’s fun, he’s got good *instincts, he doesn’t take himself too seriously and he’s a fun guy to be around.”

Tonight a record of more than 20 million viewers are expected to tune in as The X Factor reaches its dramatic climax.

Cowell wants to axe Dannii, 38, because he is fed up of being upstaged by Kylie’s younger sister.

A source said: “Simon has a downer on Dannii. He says he wants women to be feisty and opinionated but when they are he doesn’t like it.

“He doesn’t feel in control. At the *moment he can’t stand her.”

The show’s current home at Fountain Studios can seat 600 fans a week but the Arena, which is just five minutes away, can hold up to 12,000 fans a night. The plans to switch venue would cost ITV an extra £300,000 a week, which Cowell is in the process of negotiating.

But Cowell yesterday warned he would axe The X Factor for good if the budget demands weren’t met.

“If we didn’t reach a deal with ITV then I would simply take a break – it’s as simple as that,” he said. “I wouldn’t work for *anyone else apart from ITV.

“I’m not looking for a pay rise. All I’ve asked for is an increase in budget. We need to hire more dancers and stylists. We need more people working on the show and that costs money. I need that commitment from ITV.”

Despite the threat Cowell assured fans he would be back on the panel if the deal is hammered out.

He also plans to sit on the panel of the US version of the X Factor when it launches in 2011. “I’m looking at a lot of ideas of how to make things better, what works and what doesn’t,” he added.

“I’m not going to step down. I like being on the show because at the end of the day you can protect the whole process.

“I have a lot at stake and when you sit there you can get involved and that’s probably the best thing about being a judge.

“My gut feeling is that X Factor will be on US TV in 18 months and I would like to be on the panel, that’s the plan.”

The success of the show, which has pulled in 14 million viewers twice a week over three months, has helped turn around the fortunes of ITV and the show has trounced BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in the winter ratings battle.

Cowell said the ballroom series had become victim of its own success and spent too much time copying the X Factor rather than focusing on its own brand.

“We didn’t get involved in a silly ratings war with the BBC which I think helped us,” he said. “We just looked at our own show and forgot about them.

“I saw too many elements of our show in their show. You don’t need to do that. They took themselves too seriously and they shot themselves in the foot.”

The winner of tonight’s show will be decided on the public’s vote alone. And they will include votes cast last night, prior to the third act being sent home.

Last night Stacey Solomon sang Feeling Good with Michael Buble and Wonderful World and Who Wants To Live Forever.

Olly Murs performed Angels with Robbie Williams and Superstition and Fool In Love. And Joe McElderry sang Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me with George Michael and Dance With My Father and Sorry Seems The Hardest Word.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/12/13/plan-to-make-robbie-williams-fifth-x-factor-judge-115875-21893116/

megan999

13-12-2009, 16:49

I am sad Stacey is out, but now I want Olly to win! :D Everyone who voted for Stacey should now vote for Olly :thumbsup:

Perdita

13-12-2009, 17:27

But I like Joe too :( I have to wait for the last performance tonight to make up my mind, they are both so very good.

Perdita

13-12-2009, 17:35

The songlist for this year's X Factor final has been revealed.

Joe McElderry and Olly Murs will each be performing one song from the series in an attempt to win the £1m recording contract.

McElderry will repeat his rendition of Journey's 'Don't Stop Believing', while Murs will try to win votes with 'Twist And Shout'.

They will also each perform their version of the winner's single, 'The Climb' by Miley Cyrus.

The X Factor final starts tonight at 7.30pm on ITV1.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a191212/x-factor-final-songlist-revealed.html

*-Rooney-*

13-12-2009, 18:31

I was hoping joe would go last night, i think he is more suited to the theatre, he is very theatrical

hippychick215

13-12-2009, 20:25

I was hoping joe would go last night, i think he is more suited to the theatre, he is very theatrical

JOE to winnnnnnnn:cheer: :cheer:

*-Rooney-*

13-12-2009, 20:55

I thought they would have sung Xmas songs, they have done evry other yr

tammyy2j

13-12-2009, 21:04

Its quiet a boring and dull final - come on Olly

tammyy2j

13-12-2009, 21:20

Joe won :(

Meh

13-12-2009, 21:21

Apart for Jedwad, xfactor was ****e this year.

Watch Joe fade into obsecurity just as Leon (remember him?) did

lizann

13-12-2009, 21:34

Cheryl is so fake she really annoys me :angry:

Its a terrible song for the boring dull winner i hope it dont get to number 1

*-Rooney-*

13-12-2009, 21:35

A miley cyrus song is completly wrong for a guy to sing:thumbsdow :thumbsdow

hippychick215

13-12-2009, 21:48

JOE WONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN :cheer: :thumbsup: :cheer: :thumbsup: :cheer:

hippychick215

13-12-2009, 22:16

Cheryl is so fake she really annoys me :angry:

Its a terrible song for the boring dull winner i hope it dont get to number 1

hes great an yes it will get to number 1:D

hippychick215

13-12-2009, 22:18

Apart for Jedwad, xfactor was ****e this year.

Watch Joe fade into obsecurity just as Leon (remember him?) did

x factor was great as ever :D an no joe wont fade away heas great:D , an yes i do remember leon (he was ma fave that year:D )

DaVeyWaVey

13-12-2009, 23:06

I was gutted Olly didn't win. I really hope he gets a contract as he has a good music career ahead of him in my opinion.

But well done to Joe. I've liked him from the start. He has a great voice and seems like a lovely guy. I wish him all the best, though I think he'll have a tough time matching up to the expectations of previous X Factor winners, like Leona and Alexandra. His voice is amazing, but he seems more suited to musical theatre, opposed to being a recording artist. I thought Olly was more suited to being a recording artist, which is why I thought he should have won.

The only thing now is that the hype for Cheryl "princess" Cole will continue, with Cowell and co repeatedly stating that two of her acts have won two years in a row. But Joe and Alexandra winning really doesn't have much to do with her - they won by their own merit and because they both won over the public. However, I imagine many people will overlook this and Cheryl will get unworthy and overrated praise. Cheryl seems OK but the hype is ridiculous. Because two of her acts have won, I wouldn't be surprised if she is dubbed a musical genius or something.

DaVeyWaVey

13-12-2009, 23:22

Voting stats from this year's series (from the ITV X Factor website)

Week 1

Danyl Johnson 27.1%
Stacey Solomon 12.9%
Joe McElderry 12.7%
Lucie Jones 10.5%
Jamie Archer 8.9%
Lloyd Daniels 6.4%
Olly Murs 6.2%
John & Edward 4.5%
Miss Frank 4.0%
Rikki Loney 3.0%
Rachel Adedeji 2.3%
Kandy Rain 1.5%

Week 2

Stacey Solomon 15.4%
Lloyd Daniels 15.0%
Jamie Archer 14.4%
Joe McElderry 13.3%
Olly Murs 10.6%
Lucie Jones 8.1%
Danyl Johnson 6.5%
John & Edward 5.6%
Miss Frank 3.9%
Rachel Adedeji 3.7%
Rikki Loney 3.5%

Week 3

Rachel Adedeji 15.4%
Joe McElderry 12.9%
Lucie Jones 11.3%
Jamie Archer 11.2%
Stacey Solomon 10.7%
John & Edward 9.2%
Olly Murs 8.6%
Lloyd Daniels 8.0%
Danyl Johnson 7.6%
Miss Frank 5.1%

Week 4

Danyl Johnson 36.2%
Olly Murs 13.4%
Joe McElderry 10.2%
Jamie Archer 8.7%
Stacey Solomon 8.1%
John & Edward 6.6%
Lucie Jones 6.4%
Lloyd Daniels 5.5%
Rachel Adedeji 4.9%

Week 5

Danyl Johnson 19.6%
Joe McElderry 17.2%
Olly Murs 12.9%
Lloyd Daniels 12.0%
Stacey Solomon 10.8%
Jamie Archer 9.5%
John & Edward 9.2%
Lucie Jones 8.8%

Week 6

Stacey Solomon 25.5%
Joe McElderry 16.0%
Danyl Johnson 15.5%
John & Edward 14.6%
Olly Murs 10.3%
Lloyd Daniels 9.7%
Jamie Archer 8.4%

Week 7

Joe McElderry 34.2%
Stacey Solomon 17.7%
Danyl Johnson 15.5%
Lloyd Daniels 12.1%
John & Edward 10.7%
Olly Murs 9.8%

Week 8

Joe McElderry 37.1%
Stacey Solomon 20.1%
Olly Murs 18.7%
Danyl Johnson 12.5%
Lloyd Daniels 11.6%

Week 9

Joe McElderry 42.2%
Olly Murs 19.6%
Stacey Solomon 19.4%
Danyl Johnson 18.8%

Week 10

Joe McElderry 52.2%
Olly Murs 27.7%
Stacey Solomon 20.1%

Final

Joe McElderry 61.3%
Olly Murs 38.7%

Siobhan

14-12-2009, 09:47

gutted Olly didn't win.. he was my fav from the start... I watched the Xtra factor and it seem everyone, except from Danni had Olly down to win...

Perdita

14-12-2009, 10:46

Syco and Sony Music have announced the full details of Joe McElderry's winner's single.

McElderry won last night's final of the reality talent show, beating runner-up Olly Murs after Stacey Solomon was eliminated on Saturday evening.

Winner's single 'The Climb' is available to download now, with physical CD copies in shops from Wednesday, December 16.

The track will be backed by versions of Queen's 'Somebody To Love' and Elton John's 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me'. Both songs were performed by McElderry in previous X Factor live shows.

'The Climb' was originally sung by Miley Cyrus for this year's Hannah Montana: The Movie.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a191267/joe-mcelderry-single-details-revealed.html

LostVoodoo

14-12-2009, 12:13

if like me you think the xfactor was rubbish this year and hate The Climb, then please download Rage Against the Machine!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=2228594104

*-Rooney-*

14-12-2009, 12:17

I dont think the x factor was rubbish this yr, the talent was outstanding, however i do think the climb was a wrong song choice for a man to sing

but it will be xmas number 1, its already #1 on itunes

Perdita

14-12-2009, 12:20

I think it suited Joe more than Olly and that might have swung the vote for him. I liked them both and it was Joe's version that made me want Joe to win, I was not able to decide before then.

hippychick215

14-12-2009, 12:22

if like me you think the xfactor was rubbish this year and hate The Climb, then please download Rage Against the Machine!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=2228594104

x factor was not rubbish an i will not b downloading rage against the machine, an joe will be no1 for xmas cuz he is great an i love him an the right man won:cheer:

hippychick215

14-12-2009, 12:23

the only rubbish bit of the x factor was jedward, ye they wer fun an entertaining but they couldnt sing an also lucy was a good singer an went out to soon:thumbsdow

*-Rooney-*

14-12-2009, 12:24

I would love for once for the x factor single to not be xmas #1,

I used to look forward to finding out who got the xmas #1, not now tho we all know whoever wins the x factor gets the # 1

hippychick215

14-12-2009, 12:25

I would love for once for the x factor single to not be xmas #1,

I used to look forward to finding out who got the xmas #1, not now tho we all know whoever wins the x factor gets the # 1

i know wot u mean but u still want x factor winner to get to number 1, maybe it would be better if they released it after xmas then it cant get to xmas number 1 but stil get to number 1 after xmas

tammyy2j

14-12-2009, 14:16

Why no xmas songs performed this year? :(

Also why no bad rejects back singing? :(

Stacey was at a disadvantage with the duets - Buble (even though he is hot :heart: ) didnt gel well with her. Robbie and Olly were great and Joe overshadowed George Michael imo but both Buble and Robbie had been on the show this season already.

It was all set up for Cheryl and Joe to win from the song choice to his dueting partner which was very unfair :angry:

Olly will have the better career i'd go and see him in concert or buy his cd any day over Joe

hippychick215

14-12-2009, 14:31

Siobhan

14-12-2009, 14:36

Olly will have the better career i'd go and see him in concert or buy his cd any day over Joe

I find Joe depressing.. He doesn't sing many non ballads.. at least with Olly you got some entertainment.. George Micheal overshadowed Joe.. he is the best in my book.. Olly and Robbie were brilliant. would love for Olly to appear at Robbie concerts

tammyy2j

14-12-2009, 14:39

Siobhan

14-12-2009, 14:40

Brilliant.. but Jedward are ****!! my daughter will be delighted though...

megan999

14-12-2009, 16:31

I am so gutted Olly lost:crying:. IMO his performance of The Climb was really moving and you could see he put everything into it! Simon got on my nerves saying Joe deserved to win. Where was his loyalty to Olly?:angry: I for one will not be buying any of Joe"s music.
BTW was Olly allowed to go to his brother's wedding in the end??

Perdita

14-12-2009, 16:50

No, Olly was not allowed to go to his brother's wedding. Simon has little loyalty to any acts, only the one that is making him the most money, in this case Joe

*-Rooney-*

14-12-2009, 17:11

I thought Stacy and Buble were good together,

Did anyone else notice during ollys duet when robbie came out he sung the wrong words

I dont think we have heard the last of Stacy or Olly though,

I have tickets for the tour, canna wait

lizann

14-12-2009, 23:27

Perdita

15-12-2009, 06:20

hippychick215

15-12-2009, 10:51

It was not a fix for Joe to win. According to the stats, Olly never attracted the votes from the public, even coming lower than Jedward in one week and last another week. .

ye i saw that so if it had gone to public vote like other weeks he would have gone weeks ago but of course no1 is going to vote him to go over jedward (the judges i mean) i dont know y he got lower than them anyway hes is a better singer.

Abbie

15-12-2009, 16:57

It was not a fix for Joe to win. According to the stats, Olly never attracted the votes from the public, even coming lower than Jedward in one week and last another week. We will still hear and see him a lot though, I am sure he will get a recording contract because he is very talented.

I saw that, it surprised me that Olly never did well with the public vote and the week he was in the bottom two, if it was down to the public he would have went :eek:

lizann

15-12-2009, 21:03

It was not a fix for Joe to win. According to the stats, Olly never attracted the votes from the public, even coming lower than Jedward in one week and last another week. We will still hear and see him a lot though, I am sure he will get a recording contract because he is very talented.

Simon wanted Joe to win once he realised the public disliked Danyl and did everything he could to help this happen from Joe getting great comments, standing ovations, winning song choice, singing with George Michael etc

Perdita

17-12-2009, 12:23

Simon Cowell performed a John & Edward-inspired cover of 'Ice Ice Baby' at the X Factor wrap party, according to The Mirror.

Cowell allegedly pre-recorded the performance of him rapping and doing dodgy dance moves to entertain the staff who worked on the latest series.

"The biggest laugh was for Simon, who started rapping to 'Ice Ice Baby'," said a source. "He has no right to slate anyone's singing after hearing that.

"Simon couldn't make it because he had left the country to go on holiday for Christmas. So he wanted to do something special to give everyone a laugh in his absence. In between rehearsals for the X Factor final he and the crew managed to sneak away to record an audition tape.

"At midnight Dermot interrupted the singing and got on stage to tell everyone to look at the plasma screens. They were bent over laughing."

The event, which took place and Central London club Jalouse, was attended by contestants, dancers and crew.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a191818/simon-cowell-performs-jedward-routine-prog.html

:lol: Would love to have see that

Perdita

20-12-2009, 08:02

X Factor contestant Lucie Jones is on the brink of a new career as a model after being signed up by a top agency.

The Welsh 19-year-old made it to the finals of the ITV1 show before she was controversially voted off in week five to allow the ‘Jedward’ twins to stay.

But the exposure was enough for her to catch the eye of talent scouts at Select Model Management, which helped kick-start the careers of Stella Tennant and Agyness Deyn.

Co-founder Chrissie Castagnetti said: ‘As soon as we saw Lucie, we recognised she had a great look. As her confidence grew and her personality came through, we knew we wanted to work with her. We’re looking forward to unleashing her great potential.’

The teenager will do her professional photoshoot in the new year, which she hopes will land her modelling work. She said: ‘It’s been a brilliant year. I was very flattered to even be considered by Select.

‘I love fashion, I love beauty and I love singing, so to be able to model alongside my music is the best Christmas present ever. I can’t wait to get going next year.’

After leaving The X Factor, Lucie, right, complained that outfits on the programme did not show the ‘real’ her. ‘Being on the show felt like being a kid in a dressing-up box,’ she said. ‘You can have any look but I guess the hardest thing is to go beyond that and find a style that’s really you.’

When Lucie left the competition, ITV chiefs received 3,000 complaints that the result had been a ‘fix’, after head judge Simon Cowell dropped his long-standing opposition to John and Edward Grimes, who had proved strangely endearing to viewers.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1237258/Lucie-Jones-heads-catwalk-career-signed-Select-Model-Management.html#ixzz0aDKBLWN6

:thumbsup: :cheer: :clap:

Luna

03-01-2010, 22:28

*-Rooney-*

04-01-2010, 19:09

just back from seeing olly live

he was really good but sang 4 songs after we had been waiting 3 and a half hours and then was had to wait another hour and half to meet him!!!!

lets hope the tour is much better!

well i went to the pop idol tour, when michelle mcmaus won, (a few yrs back obv) and it was fantastic, just the way it was set up, they sang on their own, altogether and in seperate groups, i honestly couldnt fault that concert.

I cant wait to the x factor in march

Perdita

05-01-2010, 14:19

oe McElderry made friends with Leona Lewis when she appeared on The X Factor last year, he has revealed.

Last night McElderry, who went on to win the ITV1 singing contest, posted a picture on his Twitter page of the pair taken backstage at the show.

When asked about their meeting by DS, he said: "I think she is amazing. She was so sweet when I met her on The X Factor.

"She is beautiful and her voice is incredible. I can't believe we are now on the same record label!"

McElderry's X Factor winner's single 'The Climb' was recently named as the fifth biggest-seller of 2009.

DS

Perdita

03-06-2010, 10:27

X Factor star Lloyd Daniels has landed the role of Peter Pan in a Christmas pantomime.

The 17-year-old will play the part in Weymouth, Dorset later this year at the Pavilion Theatre's annual festive show.

Speaking of his casting, Daniels told the Dorset Echo: "I have always wanted to be in a pantomime. Peter Pan is a fabulous role and I just hope I can do it justice.

"The singing and the acting are fine. But I understand that I will be actually flying all around the theatre - that worries me a little!"

The production, which runs from December 14 to January 3, will also star former Emmerdale actor Matt Healy (Matthew King) in the role of Captain Hook.

Pavilion manager Sue Frost said: "The pantomime at the Pavilion has always been hugely popular and one of the highlights on the calendar. But this year, with Lloyd as top of the bill, I think we can expect even more attendance than usual."

Daniels will promote his new part by appearing at the Pavilion for a meet and greet session on June 8 from 4pm.

Perdita

03-10-2011, 10:18

"There's a big gap for a new rock band in the market," says Jamie 'Afro' Archer. "A lot of music is bit depressing, or electronic or whatever. It's difficult for people for to turn up to a gig and just feel joy or excitement. We're trying to do that with the music we're making."

A bold statement from the man voted off sixth from The X Factor in 2009, but that's the goal of his band Archer - which reunites Jamie with his brother Stephen and guitarist Anthony Reed. We got on the phone with Jamie to talk tunes, X Factor and Britpop princes Hurricane #1.

What do Archer's songs sound like?
"I could have easily made a record which sounds like Bon Jovi or Kings of Leon or whatever, but it doesn't really sound like anything in particular. It's rock music infused with an element of dance. You get to nod your head and shake your hips at the same time. It's great."

Have you got a release date for the album?
"About February 2012. People aren't buying albums, they're cherry-picking songs they like... so we're making songs more like singles and EPs, building up our collection rather than sitting in a studio and recording 12 tracks. It'll be ready in February, but we're continuing to sew on bit-by-bit."

What's it like being in a band with your brother?
"We have some hairy moments! When I was on The X Factor, Stephen was always there helping me and advising me. We have the odd spat - it's the same with Anthony. I'd rather have an argument with someone about music and be passionate than not care about it. It's part of rock and roll. You've got to have a few fights."

Are you in touch with the X Factor class of '09?
"We exchange the odd text. I saw Olly [Murs] got to #1 - I think it's a really good song.

"I will forever be grateful for what The X Factor gave me. I'm very, very honoured to be a part of that forever, but what I'm doing and what the other guys are doing are very different things.

"I'm making music that I'm hoping one day will be compared to the greats, such as The Killers, Kings of Leon, Queen, U2. These songs are designed to be played in a stadium. They're big anthems. All of that reality TV-type thing, all that's not really for me."

You've said that you felt restricted on the show - what did you mean?
"When I did my audition I thought there's no way in hell they're going to take me on. Everyone else is singing 'Hero' by Mariah Carey or some godawful song, and I'm going up here singing 'Sex on Fire' on a family show!

"When I got through, they asked for a list of songs - I thought this is amazing, I'm going to get to really shake up The X Factor by doing something different and new, and maybe songs people don't know very well."

What songs did you want to play?
"Week one, it's Heroes week, I said I want to do 'Mr Brightside' by The Killers, and they were like 'No, no, no. It's too risky'. They said it's either 'Get It On' by T-Rex or a hard rock version of 'Careless Whisper' by a band called Seether. I was like 'Oh oh, I'm in trouble now!'.

"They didn't get that just because I had an afro, I had no interest in some '70s jokey pastiche-type thing, that's not who I am at all. I was trying to get them into some new music, some indie rock 'n' roll, and it was difficult. I wanted them to let me sing something different, chancy, a little risky, but really good as opposed to just staying safe with some bland music."

There are clips online of you singing Hurricane #1's 'Step Into My World' - were you a Britpop kid?
"Yes! I love the Britpop era, and I remember when that song came out - they did a live performance on TFI Friday. You know when you hear a song and you go 'That's special, that'. These days, I don't see a lot of proper songs in the chart.

"I see a lot of electronic music and Jessie Js and Tinie Tempahs, but a proper song - a real song with guitars and drums and bass that's really good... the last time was Kings of Leon. This song went around in my head for a long time."

Watch Archer play 'Step Into My World' at Thurrock Festival below:

We didn't really get to see your Britpop roots on The X Factor...
"I suggested that song to them in X Factor - I said 'Listen, let me do this song'. It didn't stand a chance. I know the British public would have gone, 'I don't know the song but it's a good song'. I remember very vividly having a conversation with Simon saying, 'I don't know what you guys are trying to push me as. I understand that you're just trying to keep me in the show. But I'm not that guy'.

"I'm not some '70s rocker person, it's not me. I'm into indie bands - The Killers, The Strokes - back in the day of Hurricane #1. That's what I'm into. That's what I want to perform."

Will your live shows surprise people?
"I think people will be pleasantly surprised because we've really gone out of our way to write excellent music, not bland music. I'm not interested in bland pop music.

"So many of my X Factor alumni, they've released some rubbish to be honest and I wasn't interested in that. I know I've got one shot at this... I don't wanna just be that guy who sung 'Sex on Fire' on X Factor."

Does the X Factor have a long-term future without Simon Cowell?
"I don't think the X Factor has a long term future. Shows ultimately have a time and then it ends - unless it's Coronation Street! Every show has a beginning, a middle and an end. I reckon we're about the middle-era with X Factor - I think possibly a show will come along when artists come up and do their own music."

What do you think of the new panel?
"They deserve to be there. Gary Barlow - what can you say about him? Tulisa and N-Dubz have shown that you can come out of a bad background and do something positive. Obviously Kelly Rowland, what can you say - and Louis Walsh was behind such acts as Boyzone and Westlife... some of my favourite stuff!

"I'll catch up on it. I'm particularly keen to see what Gary does, what a songwriter! I'm sure the show's going to be great, even without Simon. I'm sure he's going to pop back for the live shows or something."

Archer's debut single 'Insanity' is released on October 3. The band tour in November and December - with full details soon on the official Archer website.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd-cyfyIkC4