well my favourties from last night were:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qutG0-TsHKs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioLu2nChRVY
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eysKm42BZw&feature=player_profilepage
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well my favourties from last night were:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qutG0-TsHKs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioLu2nChRVY
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eysKm42BZw&feature=player_profilepage
The Nicole girl was a bit OTT I thought!
The final 24 X Factor contestants have been revealed.
The acts are divided into the Girls, the Boys, the Over 25s and the Groups.
The Groups include girl bands Miss Frank, Kandy Rain, Trucolorz and Project A. De-Tour and brothers John and Edward complete the category.
Meanwhile, Stacey McClean, Despina Pilavakis, Nicole Jackson, Stacey Solomon, Rachel Adedeji and Lucie Jones make up the Girls category.
The Boys are Lloyd Daniels, Ethan Boroian, Rikki Loney, Daniel Fox, Joseph McElderry and Duane Lamonte.
Finally, the Over 25s who made it through are Jamie Archer, Daniel Pearce, Olly Murs, Nicole Lawrence, Treyc Cohen and Danyl Johnson.
The contestants will be shown travelling to the judges' houses on next week's show, where the final 12 hopefuls will be chosen.
The X Factor continues next Saturday at 8pm on ITV1.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/...-revealed.html
The X Factor judges have found out which categories of hopefuls they will be mentoring.
Simon Cowell was given the Over 25s, and described his contestants as a "really good group of people".
"We're going to be best," he told them. "I wouldn't change this."
Meanwhile, Cheryl Cole was given the Boys, which she admitted she hadn't expected.
"It's a challenge for me," she added later. "I've never worked with boys before. It's exciting really. I think I've got the best category."
Louis Walsh was put in charge of the Groups for the second year in a row and told his acts: "I think the winner of The X Factor could be in this room." He later joked that he "would love to beat Simon".
Finally, Dannii Minogue learnt that she would be in charge of the Girls.
"The girls are great vocalists," she said. "I don't think we've seen the best of them yet."
The contestants will travel to the judges' houses in next week's show where the final 12 acts will be chosen.
The X Factor continues on Saturday at 8pm.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/...ategories.html
Kylie Minogue has helped her sister Dannii choose her three acts during the judges' houses segment of this year's X Factor, it has been claimed.
According to the Sunday Mirror, the duo were filmed with the six hopefuls at the five-star Atlantis Palm hotel in Dubai.
A source said: "The girls had a blast in Dubai. Dannii is a professional and takes her job as a judge very seriously, but it was lovely for her to be able to take her sister with her to go through the decision-making process.
"Between them the girls have nearly 40 years experience in the music industry so who better to spot the stars of tomorrow?”
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/...-x-factor.html
X FACTOR bosses have been forced to wield the axe after one of the show’s 24 finalists broke the rules.
Insiders claimed one of the members of girl group Tru Colourz had fibbed about their age.
Viewers last night saw the London-based trio celebrating getting through to the final 24.
But the wannabes’ hopes of stardom will be dashed as one member is only 15 years old and therefore too young to enter the contest.
X Factor chiefs felt they had no alternative but to boot the group from the hit ITV1 show and mentor Louis Walsh broke the news to the three-piece London group.
Tru Colourz are said to be “devastated” by the decision, which will be shown at the weekend.
They owned up after being confronted by Louis, 56, but vowed to try again.
A show source revealed: “The discrepancy came to light as we were doing paperwork for the acts going through.
“It was clear that one of Tru Colourz had claimed to be 16, but was actually still 15.
“It was just a little white lie because she was so desperate to get on the show, but it has cost them.
“Naturally, they were devastated when Louis asked them about it, but they took it on the chin and admitted straight away what they’d done.
“Louis told them to come back next year.”
Their shock departure gives Harmony Hood, from Coventry, a second crack at fame as they will replaced the disqualified girls.
Meanwhile, it was revealed that show boss Simon Cowell, 49, will mentor the over 25s after taking them to LA.
On finding out which category he had been given, Simon – who will have his ex Sinitta, 42, to help make the decision – said: “This is good news, that is a relief.
“I have a really good feeling about this year.
“This could be a fantastic year for me. I mean them!”
Louis will have Boyzone star Ronan Keating, 32, as his adviser at his house in Lake Como, Italy.
Louis, 56, said: “I’m 100% happy. I will pick three great acts – we could have a winner here.”
Cheryl Cole, 26, will pick her final boys in Marra- kech, Morocco, with Will Young, 30, as her helper.
And Dannii Minogue, 37, will go to Dubai, with sister Kylie, 41, to pick her girls.
The Judges’ Houses episodes will be shown on ITV1 on Saturday and Sunday.
The X Factor won the Saturday-night ratings battle again, attracting 10.1million while BBC1 rival Strictly Come Dancing peaked at 8.7m.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view...er-is-just-15/
X FACTOR is launching a marathon TWO-HOUR show as it steps up its ratings war with Strictly Come Dancing.
The move is a blow for BBC1's ballroom hit - which had announced its own epic-length shows in a bid to KO its rival.
The two-hour live X Factor - with judge Cheryl Cole - will run from 8pm on Saturday October 10, to showcase the 12 finalists.
Strictly will air from 7.10pm to 9.15pm.
The dancing contest's first super-episode airs this Saturday, blocking all but the last 15 minutes of the X Factor.
But ITV says its own two-hour episode is designed to lure viewers FED UP by the length of the ad-free BBC1 show.
A source said: "Two hours and fifteen minutes without a break is a sore backside at the least."
Strictly was 1.4 million viewers shy of its rival's 10.1 million haul on Saturday.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...two-hours.html
Susan Boyle is being lined up to sing on X Factor, in her first live British TV appearance since finding worldwide fame.
Earlier this month Su-Bo wowed US viewers when she appeared on the finale of America’s Got Talent. And she is now expected to sing on the X Factor in November, to coincide with the release of her new album I Dreamed A Dream.
A show insider revealed: “It makes perfect sense and will create a big buzz. There are two shows to fill on Saturday and Sunday nights now, so they’re also planning guest appearances from previous winners and runners-up as well as celebrity guests.”
Robbie Williams and Alexandra Burke are expected to perform on the first live shows with Whitney Houston and judge Cheryl Cole, who has a solo single out, appearing the following week.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/...5875-21710701/
Will Young has confirmed rumours that he will appear at the judges' houses round of The X Factor alongside Cheryl Cole.
The 'Leave Right Now' singer announced the news on his Facebook page earlier today.
"We can now officially confirm that Will Young will indeed be appearing on X Factor this weekend," read the message.
"Will was invited by judge Cheryl Cole to help her choose the final contestants to go through to the live shows. The show was filmed in Marrakesh, Morocco and features Will judging the Boys category with Cheryl."
Young and Cole, who both found fame on reality TV shows, will pick three acts to make the Final 12 from Lloyd Daniels, Ethan Boroian, Rikki Loney, Daniel Fox, Joseph McElderry and Duane Lamonte.
The X Factor continues at 8pm on Saturday on ITV1.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/...-x-factor.html
The X Factor live shows are nearly upon us, but we've still got one more round of auditions at the judges' houses before we get down to the nitty-gritty of the Final 12. For the rest of this week, DS will be providing a run-down of the 24 remaining contestants hoping to follow in the footsteps of Leon Jackson, Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke. First up, it's The Groups, who Louis Walsh is mentoring for the second successive year. Can the Irishman spot another JLS, or even a winner, among this lot?
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Kandy Rain
The story so far: Despite various lurid tabloid stories about their previous jobs at a certain gentleman's club in London, Kandy Rain have made it through to the Final 24 with relatively little drama. Their performances of Pussycat Dolls' 'Don't Cha' and Oasis' 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out' impressed the judges, while their provocative outfits have helped them stick in viewers' memories. The story behind the name? "Kandy - because, you know it's bad for you, but you always want more. Rain - because we're here to leave a lasting impression." Pretty simple, really!
Chances of winning: In the short term, things look bright for the girl group, who seem like a fairly safe bet to make the Final 12. However, Louis's poor track record with girlbands, combined with the general public's lack of enthusiasm for the Groups category, will surely count against them.
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Miss Frank
The story so far: Formed at boot camp after being rejected as solo artists, Graziella, Shar and Shaniece united as Miss Frank at the request of the judges. Their performances of 'That's Life' and 'Wishing On A Star' went down well and packed more energy and natural charisma than many groups who have been together for years. What they lack in a traditional X Factor backstory, they make up for in enthusiasm and all three appear dedicated to making the group work.
Chances of winning: Graziella has quite a powerful personality, which may endear or, more likely, turn off the public, while her rapping interludes are unlikely to appeal to the X Factor demographic. It seems unlikely Louis would pick two girls bands, but even if he does, would he risk this edgy trio?
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Harmony Hood
The story so far: After their first audition in Birmingham, where they sand Kanye West's 'Love Lockdown', Cheryl Cole described Harmony Hood as "fresh", "original" and claimed that she was "excited" about their potential. However, Ryan, Charlie, Yanique and Abigail's performance of U2's 'With or Without You' at boot camp didn't cut the mustard and it was only the withdrawal of Tru Colourz that allowed them into the Final 24. Like a budget Black Eyed Peas, or Liberty X with better singers, they would be a risky and surprise pick from the typically traditional Louis.
Chances of winning: After making the Final 24 by default, making the Final 12 in itself would be quite an achievement. They are slick and well-styled - check out their 'How Hood Are You' T-shirts - but they are still probably the rank outsiders in this category.
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De-Tour
The story so far: Probably the group we know least about, De-Tour could be a surprise package or merely making up the numbers. Duo Paul and Philip have given gravelly vocalled renditions of Kings Of Leon's 'Use Somebody' and Paolo Nutini's 'Last Request' and are not too dissimilar to X Factor 2005 workmen-like rockers Journey South. Louis's apparent passion for rival duo John & Edward is, sadly, likely to count against them.
Chances of winning: If Louis does pick them for his Final 12, they will face stiff competition from The Boys and the Over-25s for female fans' affections. Duos do have a decent record in the competition (Same Difference, Journey South), but it would be quite a shock if these guys ended up triumphing.
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Project A
The story so far: The main competition for Kandy Rain, Lauren Green, Amy Burrow, Lucy Graham and Laura Henderson are a group of cheeky girls who formed after working as cheerleaders in Leeds. Their performance of Lady GaGa's 'Let's Dance' in the auditions didn't sound the strongest vocally, but the fact that they could pull off a dance routine and appeared to understand what a girl group should look like, helped them through. Kimberly Walsh has apparently said she's a fan, but unfortunately for the girls her pal Cheryl isn't their mentor.
Chances of winning: We've seen very little of them and the tabloids' fascination with Kandy Rain may have influenced Louis's final decision. If he picks both, the Irish judge risks splitting fans like he did last year with Bad Lashes and Girlband.
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John & Edward
The story so far: The most controversial act in the Final 24, hair-raising Dublin duo John & Edward have riled plenty of viewers with their cocky showmanship and unrivalled arrogance. Their versions of the Backstreet Boys' 'As Long As You Love Me' and OneRepublic's 'Apologize' were nothing special, but luckily for them Louis Walsh is the one man in the UK who enjoys their attitude. They certainly know something about performing and making an impact, and they could end up being the biggest story of the series.
Chances of winning: Virtually nil. However, the boys could go further than many suspect. Louis will dedicate plenty of time to the duo and Cowell's passionate dislike for the pair could grant them a McDonald brothers-esque run in the show.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/...he-groups.html
X Factor judge Cheryl Cole is reportedly plotting an image overhaul after becoming concerned over her co-star Dannii Minogue's growing popularity.
Minogue's style choices and new short hairstyle have been praised in the media since filming for the ITV1 show began in June.
A source said: "Cheryl is surprised by Dannii's new look and how many compliments she's getting from viewers. Everyone keeps saying how fabulous she looks.
"Simon's also made sure she gets more air time after viewers complained that Cheryl was getting all the attention last series."
According to the Daily Star, Cole will now go public with "a whole new image" because she doesn't want to be overshadowed by Dannii in the forthcoming live episodes.
Minogue recently admitted that the judges' fashion choices have become an "important part of the show".
from ds
what a load of rubbish a twenty something year old would not threat over a 40 year old lol when i was in my 20's a 40 year old was old
even though dannii is absolutely stunning and cheryl has nothing going for her in the looks dept!! but i dont believe this at all
Just goes to show how the program has become totally all about the judges. I couldn't care less about Dannii's new haircut etc, I watch the show for the contestants.
its gone daft, they ruin the showQuote:
Originally Posted by Chris_2k9
THE live shows are still nearly a fortnight away, but The X Factor judges and presenters have already fallen out with Simon Cowell.
Perfectionist Si has BANNED them from doling out audience tickets to showbiz mates.
He wants more "real people" in the crowd. Normally his fellow judges Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue and presenters Dermot O'Leary and Holly Willoughby are allowed around 30 tickets each.
But Simon has told producers it's too many as it affects the atmosphere. He is fed up of preening celebs turning up just to be seen rather than cheer along the acts.
He's got a point. TV Biz is sick of seeing freeloading wannabes stopping the real fans from getting prized seats at all the top shows.
A no-nonsense email spelling out the new deal - seen by TV Biz - was sent out last night.
It said: "Big apologies for the delay in confirming this year's judge allocations for the live shows.
"On Simon's wishes, to create the right atmosphere the studio is going to be full of a more 'general public' audience and so people's allocations have had to be adjusted accordingly."
The X Factor mob will still get some tickets, but only for Sunday nights.
Saturday nights, when A-list singers like Robbie Williams will perform, will be exclusively for the public.
A show insider said: "This hasn't gone down well as the judges like to dish out tickets to their mates to show off.
"But now they're going to have to be really choosy as they're only getting a few."
TV Biz is sure they'll get over it. Meanwhile, top marks to Simon for at least attempting to keep it real
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...-X-Factor.html
its down to the minogue sisters this w/e :cheer:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...-X-Factor.html
£1,000 a night hotel :eek: wow some people have all the luck
X Factor hopefuls John and Edward show an emotional side during the judges' houses episodes this weekend.
The Dublin-born twins recently admitted that viewers see them as "villains" after they schemed against rival contestant Sian Paley at boot camp. Paley was sent home by the judges following a joint performance with the brothers, who decided to drown her out by singing over her.
In tomorrow night's instalment, the pair break down in tears amid fears that they have failed to impress their mentor Louis Walsh and his guest judge Ronan Keating in Italy.
Edward tells show host Dermot O'Leary: "I don't want to be crying. I just feel like, we go home and then it's just like, 'What the hell? That's it'. Then that's what we're remembered for, that's the end."
Reflecting on their rendition of Backstreet Boys hit 'I Want It That Way', he adds: "I think we meant our best. It could have gone well and it didn't, but it's better just to go for it because it could have gone well."
Meanwhile, John claims that they may bow out of the competition on an "unbelievable bad note" due to their performance.
The X Factor continues tomorrow at 8pm on ITV1.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/...-x-factor.html
I take it that they got the boot in boot camp (:lol:), if so, rightly so. They will never win, even if they go through to another round.
Can you imagine if Bevis and Butthead got through to the live shows Simon would rip the sh1t out of them like he did with the McDonald Brothers. I think Dannii may be in with a real chance this year as she has Kylie helping her out and you can't go wrong with a bit of Kylie. If there is any problems with Cheryl and Dannii it will be Cheryl feeling jealous hoping she looks as fab as Dannii when she reaches 40.
T gets worse - only ONE of the terrible Grimes twins can sing.
Boyzone man Ronan Keating let the cat out of the bag after having to endure pop irritants John and Edward while judging The X Factor groups with Louis Walsh.
He told TV Biz: "There's something about those guys - they've got the right energy and feel really pop.
"And one of them can sing - I don't know which one but one of them can."
Now TV Biz is not fond of spoilers but we got the impression from the Irishman that we may be seeing more of John/Edward.
We'll find out tomorrow night for sure if they make the final 12.
If they do, you know what to do when it comes to voting for the acts.
BIN THE TWINS!
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cant-sing.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...sts-homes.html
WTF is she doing? :confused:
Great body :)
But what is she doing? And how is this relevant to a singing contest where you keep your clothes on?
she's daft! what young lad would want a woman in her 40's greeting then naked :lol: maybe is it was cheryl it would be a differant matterQuote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
I think any lad will be happy to be greeted by a naked lady :rotfl:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/...the-girls.html
Feature: 'X Factor' Final 24 - The Girls
The final group of acts competing for a place in The X Factor live shows are Dannii Minogue's Girls. Dannii and her sister Kylie have the unenviable task of whittling these six hopefuls down to just three, who will be given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to sing to the nation and win a record contract. Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke have proved that female contestants can go all the way and compete with even the hunkiest and cutest guys, so is there potential for another winner among this year's group?
Stacey McClean
The story so far: The story started a long while before X Factor for McClean, who has already achieved pop fame once before as part of S Club Juniors. Determined to make a career as a solo artist now she's all grown up, McClean has only featured briefly at the audition stages (we caught a glimpse of her belting out a version of Christina Aguilera's 'Ain't No Other Man'). However, her experience will surely come in handy when it gets to the nervy judges' houses.
Chances of winning: She certainly has the quality to warrant a place in the Final 12 and unsurprisingly, she looks confident on the big stage. However, whether the public will warm to a contestant who's already had one shot at fame is questionable. There's sure to be criticism from some quarters that she's a ringer and it may hold her back.
Despina Pilavakis
The story so far: We know very little about Cyprus-born Despina apart from the fact that she's got a cracking set of lungs on her. Her version of 'The Weakness In Me' at the auditions stage saw her soar into the boot camp, while her cleverly understated rendition of 'Purple Rain' in the second round was equally impressive. She's an ordinary music student from North London and there's no real 'story' or 'journey' to speak of, so she may need to showcase something special to get the nod from the Minogue sisters.
Chances of winning: We have a hunch that Despina could be one of the unlucky ones and not make the Final 12. X Factor is never just a singing contest and we fear that she may be chopped in favour of more colourful contestants.
Nicole Jackson
The story so far: It's a case of blink and you'll miss it with Nicole. She auditioned last year and made it to boot camp, but second time around she's gone one better. Her versions of 'Think Twice' and 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out' have shown that she has a unique jazz-y vocal style, which usually goes down well with the judges. However, we're still to find out whether there's a personality behind the voice.
Chances of winning: It's hard to judge from the brief clips we've been given, but they'd struggle to make a winner's montage with the footage we've had so far. However, there's usually one rogue unknown pick in the Final 12, so she can't be ruled out altogether.
Stacey Solomon
The story so far: Single-mum Stacey from Dagenham, who has the voice of an Angel, should already have this in the bag, right? Well, possibly. Her version of 'What A Wonderful World' was the standout highlight from the auditions thanks to her swift transformation from Big Brother Chantelle lookalike to sweet pop artiste. She wants to win the show to help change the life of her 17-year-old son Zachary, which is probably as decent and honourable a reason as any.
Chances of winning: Alongside Danyl Johnson, she's a clear favourite to win the show. However, Laura White was the hot tip at this stage last year and she exited fairly early in the competition, so nothing is for certain. But one fact is undeniable - Solomon has all the necessary charm for a winner.
Lucie Jones
The story so far: She's from a small village outside of Cardiff - she's mentioned this a few times - and she has "her eyes on the bright lights". She's got the looks and thanks to some training from Charlotte Church's vocal coach Louise Ryan, she can also pull off Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You'. If the judges' reactions at her first audition are anything to go by, then she should be a sure bet to make the Final 12.
Chances of winning: If she stops going on about the fact that she's from a small town in Wales for more than two minutes, then we can surely expect to see her reaching the final stages of the show. If she can do uptempo tracks as well as she can do ballads, she could well be the best of the Girls this year.
Rachel Adedegi
The story so far: Unfortunately for Rachel, the highlight of her X Factor run so far, for many viewers, was her unfortunate slip when running to greet her mentor Dannii Minogue. However, when it comes to singing, the 18-year-old has proved she's no slouch with impressive versions of 'If I Ain't Got You' and perhaps the most popular X Factor song of 2009, Paulo Nutini's 'Last Request'.
Chances of winning: She's yet another contestant returning after just missing out in 2008, so there's definitely the required hunger for victory. However, she's probably too quirky and noticeably un-X Factor to make it very far in the Final 12. She'll likely be fighting with Stacey, Nicole and Despina for the third Girls slot.
thats because she's never had kids to wreck it :lol: and got money to keep it goodQuote:
Originally Posted by Hannelene
how long is left on the x factor now?
A few more weeks, I think the last bootcamp episodes are on this weekend, then there will be the sing-offs
its the judges houses this week then the live shows start net week an will last til about the week before xmasQuote:
Originally Posted by sindydoll
Jamie Afro is by far my fav i really hope he makes it and also Miss Frank are the best band - those Irish twins are terrible they make me ashamed to be Irish
Ronan Keating has claimed that X Factor hopefuls John & Edward are like popstars.
However, the singer, who joined Louis Walsh at the judges' houses stage of the competition, explained that only one of the twins can sing.
"There's something about those guys," Keating told The Sun. "They've got the right energy and feel really pop.
"And one of them can sing. I don't know which one, but one of them can."
The duo reportedly broke down in tears at Walsh's house because they feared that they had failed to impress him.
The X Factor continues tonight at 8pm on ITV1.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/...eally-pop.html
They have to be sent home, surely, they are awful
Ugh I cant stand them! dunno how they got this far.
Sinita really embarrased herself wearing that leaf thing, what was she playing at :confused:
I never knew that Louis Walsh was gay! :eek: My friends told me last night and I was genuinely shocked!
I think that might be speculation, it has never been confirmed nor denied.
No he is lol
louis is well camp have you never noticedQuote:
Originally Posted by Bryan
Are the live shows going to be on Saturdays & Sundays?
Yes, the live studio shows are every Saturday and Sunday night. Each week the public will vote for their favourite act to stay in the competition after watching their performance in the live Saturday night show. In the Sunday night results show, the two acts with the lowest public vote will sing once again for the Judges, who will vote on who they think should stay in the competition, and who should go.
http://www.xfactor-2009.com/participants/
They reckon these are the finalists on that site:
Spoiler:
Have to see whether they are correct.
:rotfl: that was awful but it was funny cos I cant stand her and she really did make herself look silly!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris_2k9
Is there not a seperate thread for spoilers? :(
Them stupid twins are through!!!!