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Daniel Evans has said that contestants on reality talent shows should be more realistic in their expectations when they leave the programme.
The former X Factor singer, who is currently self-recording his debut release in North Wales, told DS that he would be happy to simply recoup his costs and "have an album to be proud of".
Evans said: "People get too wrapped up in being a celebrity, the fame and that side of it, and I think you've just got to do it for the music.
"Publicity-wise and advertising, the show is unbeatable to get you out there and known in the shortest possible time, but at the end of the day it's about the music. I think too many people think it guarantees them something and in life, nothing is guaranteed."
He added: "If more people went into the show and were grateful for the opportunities they get and make the most of what comes along, then I think people would find it a lot easier to deal with.
"There's nothing in the contract that says you're going to have this long and fulfilling career. I think you just have to live for the moment and make the most of this opportunity.
"I full well know that next year I could be back cleaning pools, and if that's it then I'm not going to turn round and say, 'Oh my God, X Factor, what have you done?'. I'm grateful for the time that I had and the things that I did on that show that I never would have dreamed of doing."
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Former X Factor contestant Diana Vickers has landed a role in the West End revival of musical comedy The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice.
The singer, who finished fourth in last year's competition, will star as a painfully shy girl with an amazing voice and the ability to impersonate legendary singers such as Judy Garland and Dame Shirley Bassey.
In a statement, the show's producer Nica Burns admitted that she was persuaded to audition Vickers after playwright Jim Cartwright insisted that she was "the perfect girl" to take on the role that made Jane Horrocks famous.
"When I saw Diana I knew immediately he was right. She has a special quality. When she finally agreed - after much persuasion - to come in and read for us, we found out that not only can she sing but she was an intuitive actress as well," she said.
Cartwright added: "This young girl is a natural actress. The moment she read the part, it was magic. A frisson ran through the room. Diana Vickers is the real deal. She is Little Voice."
Burns also revealed that Vickers had been given permission to appear in the production by her record label, after it was agreed that she could take a break from recording her debut album.
Little Voice will open at the Vaudeville Theatre, London on October 20.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...d-musical.html
I am very pleased for her, I liked her on the X Factor :clap:
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Tabloid reports have claimed that X Factor stars Same Difference are in talks to host a children's TV show.
The boy-girl pop duo, who finished third in the ITV1 talent show in 2007, are working on a pilot, according to the Daily Star.
"It's an obvious route for us and we have a huge fan base for the under 10s," said bandmember Sarah Smith.
The group were dropped by label SyCo earlier this year after their debut album Pop failed to break the Top 20. The lead single 'We R One' peaked at number 13.
Earlier this month, Same Difference posted a recording of new track 'This Is The Night' on their Bebo and MySpace pages for fans.
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On Twitter, Ruth Lorenzo has stated that she will be on GMTV tomorrow morning at 7.50 :D I will try and be up early to watch it!
I've heard rumours that her album won't be out until March 2010... hopefully she might confirm this or not tomorrow. It is a long time but at least it gives her plenty of time to work on her own material! If it's out at the beginning of March, I'll probably ask for it for my birthday as well! :D
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I will be on my way to work at that time with any luck she may get some success out of the show.
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Mel B has said that she would like to appear on The X Factor.
The former Spice Girl explained that she doesn't know if she has the time right now, but would like to join the show in the future.
"I'd like to go on The X Factor," Now quotes her as saying. "I'm not sure if I'd be able to fit it in right now but it's something I'd consider."
Louis Walsh was recently said to be thinking about asking the 34-year-old to help him at the judges' houses stage of the show.
"I didn't know that," she said. "Perhaps I should ask him."
Mel B is currently filming 7 Days On The Breadline, which will see her give up her celebrity lifestyle for a week.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/...-x-factor.html
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X Factor judge Dannii Minogue must be feeling brave these days. The Aussie has taken it upon herself to discuss the role of Simon Cowell's ex Sinitta and she wasn't entirely complimentary.
After reportedly suffering from endless bitchy comments from the So Macho singer, Dannii seems to have finally snapped.
She told the Daily Star: "Sinitta. God love her. She actually thinks she's running the show. Maybe it should be called The Sinitta Factor.
"I heard she'd even packed her gold bikini for the judging at Simon's home at Easter."
Miaow.
Mind you, Sinitta isn't entirely innocent in this particular bitch-fest. The 40-year-old once said of Dannii: "She brings nothing new to the show," and last year insisted on blabbing about in-fighting between Minogue and Cowell.
But Dannii wasn't finished. She added: "I do love her because she is a true diva. I told her to her face and she just laughed and said: 'But darling, of course I am.'"
After her torrid time on the X Factor last year, we hope Dannii's comments won't be a step too far for Mr Cowell.
Sinitta and Cowell were in Los Angeles last night, but her spokesman told the Star: "She wouldn't want to comment."
Apparently her behind the scenes nickname is "Simon's Pet"... she must be so proud.
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About time Dannii had her say
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