Jedward will be the big winners from this show
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Jedward will be the big winners from this show
I only gave them 3 pages, would you perhaps use a larger font size? :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Trinity
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/...two-songs.html
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/ne...rformance.html
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.
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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/...g-for-joe.html
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.
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/...ward-exit.html
and these people want to be professional performers? :searchme:Quote:
Originally Posted by Perdita
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/...tor-talks.html