X Factor 2007 - General Discussion

[Chloe O'brien]

For once Sharon was complimentary about Rhydians singing and not about his appearence. she even admitted that he would win this competiton. He was brilliant on Saturday night no gimick or fancy fur coats just him.

[Katy]

I don't think that Hope should be ther full stop i mean they werent even entered as a group no wonder they don't get along.

I have to admit Rydian is growing on me i hated him at the start but i can actually bear him now.

[Johnny Allen]

Rhydian was on top form Saturday night he blew everyone else out of the competition he has to win. Hope was terrible ruining a brillant Amy Winehouse track they have to go. I knew Andy would go he had a back choice of song.

Absolutely, he was amazing. I actually liked Hope's performance, I thought they did a good version, it wasnt jawdropping but they were in tune.

[tammyy2j]

'X Factor's Andy refuses to blame Dannii
Monday, November 12 2007, 17:25 GMT

By Nick Levine, Entertainment Reporter


Axed hopeful Andy Williams has refused to blame Dannii Minogue for his X Factor downfall.

The 24-year-old from South Wales was eliminated from the ITV1 talent hunt on Saturday after failing to impress the public with his rendition of Snow Patrol's 'Chasing Cars', a song Sharon Osbourne described as "too rock" for him.

However, Williams insisted that Minogue shouldn't take full responsibility for his ill-advised rock makeover, telling DS: "I did want that song choice though, along with Dannii, so I can't grumble about that.

"She was an amazing mentor. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else because she genuinely cared and was devastated when I didn't get through," he added. "She said she felt absolutely s**t because she feels like she's let me down and crushed my dreams, you know."

[LostVoodoo]

how lovely of Andy, most constestants mouth off and make bitter comments when they go out.

[Chris_2k11]

OMG @ Same Difference, what with him turning up on the bicycle and the toy soldiers. i reckon they should become childrens entertainers lol Simon knows deep down their a joke.

Andy had to go really, a rubbish performance of chasing cars. Rhydian on the other hand was very good.

[tammyy2j]

'X Factor' row with 'Strictly' over Kylie
Thursday, November 15 2007, 11:25 GMT

By Alex Fletcher


Rex Features
X Factor producers have had a row with Strictly Come Dancing over having Kylie perform on their show.

The popstar has agreed to appear on the ITV show's final on December 15 and the BBC dance contest on December 1.

According to The Sun, the X Factor bosses are furious that Minogue is due to appear on the rival show and have tried to reschedule her appearance.

A source commented: "The shows are so competitive. When X Factor found out about Strictly’s plan to get her on the show before them, they told Kylie that she either appears on November 24 or not at all."

A spokesperson for the popstar said: "We are in discussions with both shows."

[tammyy2j]

'X Factor' top seven songlist revealed
Thursday, November 15 2007, 14:08 GMT

By Nick Levine, Entertainment Reporter

The seven remaining acts will take on disco classics for this week's X Factor. Here are their song choices:


Boys 14-24

Rhydian - 'Go West' (made famous by Village People)

Leon - 'Relight My Fire' (Take That)


Girls 14-24

Alisha - 'Young Hearts Run Free' (Candi Staton)

Over 25s

Beverley - 'I'm Every Woman' (Chaka Khan)

Niki - 'Hot Stuff' (Donna Summer)


Groups

Same Difference - 'Feels Like I'm In Love' (Kelly Marie)

Hope - 'Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)' (Abba)

[tammyy2j]

Kylie: 'Dannii is the only talented judge'
Thursday, November 15 2007, 11:11 GMT

By Beth Hilton


Rex Features
Kylie Minogue has claimed that her sister is the only X Factor judge with talent.

The singer is convinced that Dannii will triumph over Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne to guide her category to victory in the show.

She said: "[Dannii's] so overqualified for the job, really, because she's been performing since she was about seven and she's the only one on that panel... they all have their talents, but she's the only one there who knows what it's like to get up and perform, especially under pressure or [when] you're not feeling well or you're nervous."

She added: "And she's opinionated, which is important when you're among that kind of company."

Kylie is reportedly in talks to perform with one of the last two competitors in the show's final.

[tammyy2j]

'X Factor' singer dumps lover for Leon
Sunday, November 11 2007, 10:03 GMT

By Daniel Kilkelly


X Factor finalist Emily Biggs has dumped her boyfriend in favour of fellow contestant Leon Jackson.

The blonde singer, who is a member of girl band Hope, decided to end her relationship with 19-year-old Louis Hill after growing close to Leon at the X Factor mansion.

A source told the News of the World: "It was definitely love at first sight between Emily and Leon.

"They've been trying to keep things under wraps because of Emily's relationship but everyone on the show is aware of their special bond. Louis didn't want any involvement with X Factor. Emily decided it was easier to virtually cut contact with him. She's now told him that it's over."

Leon admitted that he had feelings for Emily in a newspaper interview last month, describing her as a "lovely, lovely girl".