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X FACTOR boss Simon Cowell is trying to fix it for one of the girls to win by giving them extra help behind the scenes.
The canny music mogul has realised the girls are the strongest acts in this year’s show and he is convinced they could all be as big as former winner Leona Lewis.
So Simon, 49, has been on hand to dish out more advice to his new batch of hopefuls, even though none of them are in his category.
A show insider said: “Of course Simon wants to win with one of his boys, but at the end of the day he wants the show to be a winner and that means crowning the most talented star.
“He has made no bones about who he thinks are the strongest singers this year – the girls.”
Sexy singer Alexandra Burke, 19, thanked Simon on Saturday’s live show after he helped her with her rendition of Christina Aguilera’s hit Candyman.
Simon stepped in when Cheryl Cole, 25, was forced to take time out to help promote her band’s new song.
And telly’s Mr Nasty was full of praise for Alexandra.
He told her: “I like you as a singer and a person. What a great performance.”
He was also full of praise for Laura White, 21, hippy babe Diana Vickers and former drug addict Rachel Hylton, 26.
Simon told Laura she was “world class” and said he believed there was something “very special” about Diana, 17.
The music guru lost one of his own proteges when Scott Bruton, 19, below left, became the latest act to be kicked off the show.
But backstage Simon could not hide his pleasure at having such strong female artists in the competition.
“All the girls are amazing and incredibly strong,” he grinned.
London babe Leona Lewis, 23, has turned into a global superstar and earned £6million since she won the show two years ago.
Our show mole added: “Leona’s very special. Everyone on the show is looking for another hit like that.”
Simon Cowell has reportedly broken up with his girlfriend of six years, Terri Seymour.
Rumours earlier this year suggested the two were on the verge of a split over Cowell's reluctance to commit.
Now 34-year-old Seymour has apparently told pals that the couple have gone their separate ways.
"We've split up. It's very sad but we decided to go our separate ways. It just wasn't working out between us," she said to friends, according The Mirror.
"There's no one else involved and we want to remain friends."
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Sinitta is raising her two children on her own after her husband relocated abroad for work.
Financier Andy Willner has moved to Hong Kong, leaving the singer to bring up three-year-old Magdalena and two-year-old Zac alone.
However, The X Factor star - mentoring assistant to Simon Cowell - insisted that she has not separated from her husband, claiming that the move is "another twist to the tale".
"Has he moved there permanently? Yes. I see us being a family again at some point. I'm not sure how that's going to work out but that's the idea," she told The Mirror. "Not only am I experiencing motherhood for the first time, I'm doing it as a single parent."
She added: "We only see each other every eight weeks. I do miss him."
anyone think they may get back together? or do you reckon Simon will steal Ruth off her fiance? :hmm:
I have a theory, that the judges get a bonus if they say something positive about Brain and whats hes done for the acts on the love shows.
I mean lets look at the facts danni isnt one of the fav judges and shes always sucking up to Brian :sick: does my head in!
The choreography he does is terrible. Even Simon said so last night for some of the acts - he's ruining people's chances, says the same thing like a broken record and doesn't appear to really know anything - he should just get given the boot.
Louis Walsh has blamed "sympathy voters" for Daniel Evans's continued progress on The X Factor.
In last night's show, the pool cleaner was criticised by the judges for his performance of 'Don't Leave Me This Way', made famous by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, but he was still voted through to the next round by the public.
Irish judge Walsh hit out on ITV2's Xtra Factor after Evans's mentor Dannii Minogue claimed that he deserved to be backed by voters.
"He has major fans and thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for voting!" Minogue said. "I actually think he did a great performance tonight. I thought that song suited him so well and I loved his performance."
Walsh cut in: "Hey, let's cut to the chase, he's getting the sympathy vote. That's it."
Evans had been in the bottom two last weekend but was eventually saved by Walsh in the judges' vote. He appeared to regret the choice later, admitting that he "fell for the sympathy vote" when asked to make his decision.
I don't know why Louis is blaming 'sympathy voters' at home. He had a chance to vote him out of the show last week, but he fell for the sympathy vote himself.
im sick of this rivalry between simon and louis, when rachel and austin were in the bottom two, louis had 2 choices - he could pick austin and put simon in the same position as him , with only 1 act left or 2, he could have picked rachel and let it go to deadlock.
I think he only chose austin because he was simon's act.
I dont know louis hasnt really been keen on rachel, well he did call her average.
But I think he picked austin, cos he did say, him and the public werent connecting
because he came across as desperate!!! i was pleasently surprised last night, he didnt cry as much as i tought - i was expecting them to evacuate the studio in life boats- maybe cowell said- even if you go you'll still get a deal????????
I dont think austin will
I think Louis voted off Austin just to spike Simon. He knew that if he went Simon would be in the same position as him with 1 act left.
Cant believe Daniel got through. Louis has hated him all the way through and only kept him in last week so that one of Simon's went.
I think Daniel is a disgrace for using his wifes death as sympathy to vote him through. "This song is to my wife and i hope she is lisening" WTF i think hes a total d**Khead for saying that. Basically he means my wifes dead so put me through even though i cant sing.
he can sing but its more cruise ship than pop factor
yeah louis def voted for austin out of spite he should have put it into deadlock - rachel was awful last night
I agree with Rachel not being as good last night than she has been before. Quite surprised, really
This is what I mean, wasnt she suppose to the amazing singer that we would see every weekQuote:
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My favourite contestants are Diana and Ruth. Least favourite is Alexandra because I think she came across slightly arrogant in the video before her performance on Saturday; I might be wrong about that though.
i dont like rachel, louis is right she is only average and she is so cocky, she really thinks she is something
Britney Spears will appear on The X Factor on November 15, Simon Cowell has confirmed.
The popstar will perform new single 'Womanizer' on the ITV talent search on her first visit to the UK since 2004.
Cowell told the News Of The World: "I'm really excited about it, because she has got her act together and the new record is terrific.
"She has come back from a very dark place and is a terrific artist."
Mariah Carey will perform new single 'I Stay In Love' on the programme this Saturday
X Factor contestant Ruth Lorenzo has said she would not date Simon Cowell.
Lorenzo admitted that the recently single judge has a soft spot for her but insisted that she would not consider a relationship.
"Yes, I think it is clear that Simon likes me. I like him a lot too. We see each other almost every day, at the house, but I can assure you I don’t get any special treatment," she told the Daily Star.
"I couldn't accept if he ever asked me out as I already have a boyfriend and I don't think he'd like that very much!"
A source close to the show claimed that Cowell is "crazy" about the 25-year-old, saying: "The chemistry between Simon and Ruth is undeniable and clear for everyone to see. Simon’s face simply lights up whenever he sees [her]."
Doth she protest too much? :hmm: :lol:
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Louis Walsh has blamed "sympathy voters" for Daniel Evans's continued progress on The X Factor.
In last night's show, the pool cleaner was criticised by the judges for his performance of 'Don't Leave Me This Way', made famous by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, but he was still voted through to the next round by the public.
Irish judge Walsh hit out on ITV2's Xtra Factor after Evans's mentor Dannii Minogue claimed that he deserved to be backed by voters.
"He has major fans and thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for voting!" Minogue said. "I actually think he did a great performance tonight. I thought that song suited him so well and I loved his performance."
Walsh cut in: "Hey, let's cut to the chase, he's getting the sympathy vote. That's it."
Evans had been in the bottom two last weekend but was eventually saved by Walsh in the judges' vote. He appeared to regret the choice later, admitting that he "fell for the sympathy vote" when asked to make his decision.
Dannii Minogue is set to be given the boot from top rated reality show X Factor after show bosses revealed 'she no longer serves a purpose', it was claimed today.
The 37-year-old Australian pop star who mentors the over 25s, and last year won the show with artist Leon in her first season, won't be asked to return for the next series, sources said.
The 'impeccable' source told Heat magazine: ' Dannii was brought in to initially to be the younger counterpart to Sharon, but since Cheryl Cole arrived, she has replaced Dannii in that role and become much more popular.'
And unfortunately for Dannii, Cheryl's meteroric rise in popularity has left her presence on next year's show is in doubt.
Dannii recently admitted she was 'bemused' by rumours she had fallen out with Cowell, and admitted that he had been scathing about Team Minogue.
But it seems that there is more to it, as show sources say that Simon prefers Cheryl to Dannii, and she could be out of the 2009 line-up.
The source added a comeback from Sharon Osbourne was out of the question. Instead, show bosses plan to hire ' a younger, male judge'.
Despite the rivalry between the two, Dannii revealed that she has been bonding with the Girls Aloud star over clothes.
And as for Louis telling her she's got no chance of winning, she said: 'Louis will see!'.
Meanwhile, Cowell revealed that Cheryl has been left exhausted juggling her role in Girls Aloud with her stint as a judge on the hit show, but he definitely wants HER back.
Simon said: 'It's too early to say if Cheryl will be back. She's drained by it. You've get to get to the end of the show, give it a couple of weeks and go, "Do I wanna do it again?" 'If she says yes we'll welcome her back.'
X Factor star Rachel Hylton has decided that she no longer wants to work with Dannii Minogue, reports suggest.
The mother-of-five wants to sack her mentor after finding herself in the bottom two for the first time at the weekend, according to Heatworld.
Hylton has already expressed disappointment after failing to impress the public with her performance of Sister Sledge's 'Lost In Music' on Saturday's show. Meanwhile, Minogue has advised her to "re-evaluate" if she wants to return to form.
An X Factor spokesperson confirmed: "There have been problems with Rachel and Dannii but they're working together to resolve the situation."
The latest developments are a new blow for Minogue, who is already facing rumours that she will be axed after the current series.
Update: Rachel 'fires mentor Minogue'
Rachel Hylton has fired her mentor Dannii Minogue and will work without the assistance of a judge for the rest of The X Factor, according to tabloid reports.
Hylton, who was voted into the bottom two on last week's show, was unhappy with Minogue's song selection in recent weeks.
"There have been some differences of opinion between acts and judges before, but not on this level," a source told The Mirror.
"There is a total breakdown in communication between the two girls with Rachel ultimately feeling that Dannii is failing her."
A crisis meeting was apparently held between the pair following Hylton's disappointing performance last weekend.
The source continued: "It has been bubbling under for weeks, ever since Dannii gave her the Robyn track 'With Every Heartbeat' to sing which didn't really complement her amazing voice.
"But it was the final straw when she ended up in the bottom two. She demanded Dannii had to go."
Minogue will be left with Spanish-born singer Ruth Lorenzo and single dad Daniel Evans in her category.
Previously, an X Factor spokesperson had said: "There have been problems with Rachel and Dannii but they're working together to resolve the situation."
The X Factor producers should put their foot down and say if you leave Dannii, you leave the show! Surely she would have been given a good song choice this week anyway because it's Mariah Carey week? Rachel shouldn't be allowed to get her own way - she really gets on my wick, fingers crossed she's voted out this weekend.. I'd rather Daniel stayed over her to be honest.
Some other acts have had bad weeks/bad song choices/been in the bottom 2 but they manage to pick themselves up, move on and make the effort to get on with their mentor. Rachel should just enjoy her experience on the X Factor and not ruin it for herself.
I feel sorry for Dannii. For some, this will be another reason to criticise Dannii when I think she's a really decent judge.
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Rachel Hylton has denied rumours that she has split from her mentor Dannii Minogue.
Tabloid reports claimed the 26-year-old fell out with Minogue after she was voted into the bottom two on last week's show.
In a statement, Hylton admitted she wanted "more control" over her performances, but insisted she is still working with the judge.
"Dannii and I talked yesterday and I don't have anything against Dannii at all and she is still very much my mentor," she said.
"I respect her opinions, all I want is a little more control over my performance and styling, which she is allowing me to have. But I am a fully fledged member of Team Minogue."
Minogue commented: "Rachel and I have not fallen out and there has never been any discussions that she wishes to leave Team Minogue.
"I have, as always, spent lots of one-on-one time with Rachel this week and have even organised a personal shopping trip so she feels more confident about her look."
An X Factor spokesperson added: "Being in the bottom two last week knocked Rachel's confidence and the pair have agreed that Rachel will have more ownership over her song choice and styling of the performance this weekend. But she is still very much part of Team Minogue."
I bet that they might have wanted her to leave the contest alltogether if she no longer had Dannii as her mentor, which would have been the correct thing to do imo.
Rachel needs to cut all ties with that sap Danni, she is useless and the fact she thinks she's worthy of giving advice to acts is an aboslute joke, her carrer has sucked from start to finish, there's much more talented and sucessful artists out there that could take her place as a judge and could offer more to the show and to the contestants.
I abosultley loved it when Danni criticised someone a couple of weeks ago and some one in the crowd shouted "Who ARE you?" LMAO! :lol:
I just hope one week one of the contestants says to her "You aint no Kylie" I'd pay good money to see that! :D
X Factor 6 - Danni Out! Mrs O Back! Let's get a petition on the go people!
You would get my signature on that petition, that is for sure. I really miss Sharon. :crying:
Rachel wouldnt be in the live shows if Danni hadnt put her through.
I agree i'd love to see Sharon back and Danni and Cheryl gone
Right so Rachel is still with danni? that was coonfused, I really dont think rachel is gonna survive much longer anyway
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Rachel Hylton has denied rumours that she has split from her mentor Dannii Minogue.
Tabloid reports claimed the 26-year-old fell out with Minogue after she was voted into the bottom two on last week's show.
In a statement, Hylton admitted she wanted "more control" over her performances, but insisted she is still working with the judge.
"Dannii and I talked yesterday and I don't have anything against Dannii at all and she is still very much my mentor," she said.
"I respect her opinions, all I want is a little more control over my performance and styling, which she is allowing me to have. But I am a fully fledged member of Team Minogue."
Minogue commented: "Rachel and I have not fallen out and there has never been any discussions that she wishes to leave Team Minogue.
"I have, as always, spent lots of one-on-one time with Rachel this week and have even organised a personal shopping trip so she feels more confident about her look."
An X Factor spokesperson added: "Being in the bottom two last week knocked Rachel's confidence and the pair have agreed that Rachel will have more ownership over her song choice and styling of the performance this weekend. But she is still very much part of Team Minogue."
Sharon is much worse than Dannii.
Danni just hasnt got a clue what shes doing, she always picks odd songs
i like sharon, and cheryl not fond of dannii though.
and as of what i read about rachel blaming dannii for her being in the bottom 2 last week, that was down to her singing - plain and simple she was awful last week and should have went
I hope Rachel does pick her own song, and ends up in the bottom two again. Who she gonna blame then? The dancers? :rolleyes:
Theres no way I wanna see Sharon back again, im sick of her cocky attitude in the papers. she seems to think shes queen bee and above everyone else on the show. Dannii isn't half as bad as people make out, atleast she doesn't cause a big scene chucking water in the air like Sharon used to for a bit of publicity and attention.
and its Rachel whos messed this up for herself with poor performances every week, sorry but her voice isn't that great/original at all infact I think its quite annoying and her attitude stinks most of the time, you can tell she doesn't like been told what to do which won't get her very far in this industry. I wish she'd gone on Saturday now instead of Austin.
the only reason austin went was because he was in simons group and louis had the final say.
Austin going put simon in the same position as him with only 1 act left which really sucks if you ask me.
Cheryl Cole has criticised X Factor voters and her fellow judges in the aftermath of Laura White's shock elimination.
The Girls Aloud singer admitted that she was furious to see White competing against Ruth Lorenzo in the final showdown and blamed "sympathy voters" for the result.
"They're not voting on talent, that's for definite. They're definitely not voting on the talent," Cole told Xtra Factor host Holly Willoughby. "That's been proven tonight."
"Do you know what, I've sat at home and done it myself - voted for people I like, people I've felt sorry for on the evening," she continued. "That's just how this show goes. But I'm actually stunned both of those girls were in the bottom two. I'm shocked."
Later, Cole claimed that Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh had only voted to save Lorenzo because they wanted to protect their own acts.
"I actually feel numb. I feel shocked," she explained. "I think it might have been a bit tactical if I'm totally honest with you."
Cole's 'Girls' category is now represented by Alexandra Burke and Diana Vickers. Meanwhile, Dannii Minogue is the only judge to have three acts remaining in the competition.
Sounds like Cheryl acting like a sore loser to me.
well it sounds like everything she has said is spot on
Not really she is spot on my mum said before I watched it this morning cos she didnt tell me who went so I didnt know anything she just said, I think they had some tactical voting going on.Quote:
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So when she said that I knew daniel was still there
If they were voting on talent Daniel would have been long gone. And Austin would have been still there too.
There have even been facebook groups started to get daniel out!