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Six singers who made it to the judges' house stage of 'The X Factor' in 2008 and 2009 have made it through the first round of this year's auditions.
Treyc Cohen, Liam Payne and four-piece band Harmony Hood were all successful at Monday's auditions in Birmingham, reports The Sun.
Liam Payne and Treyc Cohen had previously made it into Simon Cowell's final six in 2008 and 2009 respectively.
After flying him out to Barbados in 2008 to perform ‘Cry Me A River’, Simon decided not to pick Liam, who was 15 at the time, saying that he was 'too young'.
However, this week Simon reportedly said: "This goes to prove my point. Two years ago I said you needed to go away for a little bit. You've changed into a man and are so much better for it."
Meanwhile, Simon told Treyc, who he rejected last year: "I didn't think you quite had it last year but this year I think you have."
Harmony Hood, who were axed in favour of Jedward by Louis Walsh last year, were also successful after returning as a new six-piece band called New Status.
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Alexandra Burke has sparked rumours that she could join the lineup of stars who are standing in for pregnant Dannii Minogue on The X Factor.
The 21-year-old, who won the show's 2008 series, set tongues wagging by claiming that she was unable to confirm or deny whether she will appear on the panel this year.
Speaking to Metro, Burke commented: "I'd love to be a judge on The X Factor. I would really love to. But I can't really comment on that.
"It would be great. I love the show. But I'm not sure what's going to happen. It's up to Simon [Cowell] at the end of the day. It's all in the future."
Cowell has already recruited Geri Halliwell, Natalie Imbruglia, Pixie Lott and Katy Perry as temporary replacements for Minogue, who is taking maternity leave until the Judges' Houses stage in the autumn.
Burke had previously denied reports linking her to Minogue's empty seat.
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Former Sugababe Keisha Buchanan has revealed that she would love to land a judging role on The X Factor.
The 25-year-old confessed that she dreams of working alongside music mogul Simon Cowell after branding him "sexy" in the past.
Speaking to the Daily Star, Buchanan admitted: "I'd love to work on The X Factor. Me and Simon go way back. We get on great."
The star is currently working on her debut solo album after being ousted from Sugababes last September.
She added: "My solo music is going really well. My pal Leona [Lewis] has been supporting me. I'm playing her some tracks. I'm back, so everyone better watch out."
Buchanan's album is expected to arrive later this year.
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Ive applied for tickets for the auditions, I hope I get them :)
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Former X Factor star Johnny Lloyd has reportedly returned to the show four years after being axed for rule-breaking.
Lloyd, 29, was once part of the boyband Avenue, who were kicked off by programme bosses in 2006 after failing to tell producers that they already had a management deal with pop mogul Ashley Tabor.
According to The Sun, the budding star re-auditioned in London this week as part of a new band called Princes and Rogues. Following a performance of Saturdays hit 'Forever Is Over', the group are said to have been put through to Boot Camp with 'yes' votes from Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh.
A source said: "Johnny was elated to go through, although the band know they need a lot of work. Cheryl [Cole] said they didn't have enough swagger for a boyband and Louis, although he put them through, admitted he was disappointed and expects more."
It is thought that Lloyd put his new group together after advertising for members on Facebook.
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Simon Cowell has sparked speculation that Cheryl Cole has ditched her married name after introducing her as Cheryl Tweedy at the X Factor auditions.
According to The Mirror, the music mogul surprised audience members at London's Excel Centre on Tuesday night by appearing to confirm that Cheryl is now using her maiden name.
Cowell reportedly said: "Who would like to hear from Cheryl... Tweedy? It is, now, isn't it?"
It is thought that the crowd of fans were excited by Cowell's comment and immediately rose to their feet to applaud Cheryl.
One onlooker, 21-year-old Kate Gibbs, explained: "The support for her was immense. When Simon announced her as Cheryl Tweedy the whole place went up. Cheryl was beaming. It was as if a new chapter in her life had just started and she looked happier than ever."
Cheryl filed for divorce from husband Ashley last month. The pair separated in February following claims that Ashley had been repeatedly unfaithful.
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I thought she had been using Tweedy for a while now
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A pregnant X Factor hopeful turned up at an audition on Thursday, despite being mere days away from giving birth.
According to The Sun, judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole were stunned when the 35-year-old contestant called Stacey walked on stage sporting a huge baby bump.
Stacey, who made it through to the Boot Camp stage of the competition in 2008, failed to make a good first impression with Cowell, after he criticised her for emphasising the deaths of numerous friends and family members in the past year.
"I don't think you should be talking about losing people when you've got a baby on the way," he said. "It's a bit depressing."
Cowell was eventually won over by Stacey's rendition of En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go', as he, Walsh and Cole sent her through to Boot Camp for a second time.
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CHERYL Cole will NOT be changing her last name back to Tweedy, say sources.
The Girls Aloud singer, 26 - soon to divorce love rat footballer hubby Ashley Cole - was said to have been shocked when X Factor boss Simon Cowell used her maiden name earlier this week.
Introducing judge Cheryl at London auditions, he said: "Who would like to hear from Cheryl . . . Tweedy?"
But a source close the star said: "Cheryl had no idea Simon was going to say that. It wasn't planned and she was shocked."
The source added: "She's Cheryl Cole now and has spent years building up a successful brand - she's not prepared to turn her back on it. Tweedy doesn't feel right."
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Geri Halliwell is feeling disappointed over the backlash she allegedly received during her stint as an X Factor guest judge, a report has claimed.
The former Spice Girl stood in for Dannii Minogue at the Glasgow auditions earlier this month, but she was reportedly booed and heckled throughout the day.
According to Now magazine, the setback hit Halliwell hard as she had hoped to land a permanent place on the panel or a position on the forthcoming US X Factor.
A source told the publication: "She was really excited when Simon Cowell asked her to guest judge. She'd expressed interest in this role ages ago and seemed to be pinning everything on it. But her appearance turned into a disaster and she's gutted."
The insider added: "She tried playing the baddie judge, but only Simon Cowell has the charisma to get away with that. She made too many ill-thought out comments and failed to gauge the audience's mood."
Natalie Imbruglia and Katy Perry have also appeared as guests on the panel this month.
