The X Factor (Pre-Live Shows)

[Chris_2k11]

I think I may have a new fave there was a woman on the xtra factor from Spain, not sure what she was called but I really liked her! hope she stays in it.

[Chris_2k11]

One of Amy Winehouse's biggest hits was a cover though. Valerie.

very true and ive still got the opinion that the original was far better!

[Bryan]

I know the one you mean Chris, she was quite good, don't know if she's good enough to get into the final 3 over 25s, espec with Rachel filling up one of the places

I don't think Valerie was one of Amy Winehouse's best songs if you ask me, which is what I mean about Rachel, she might do that great singing normal old songs, just becuase they worked for others doesn't mean it'll work for her.

[Bryan]

as if that girl just walked off! such a shame as i really liked that group! hope they're given a second chance!

[Chris_2k11]

Ruth! thats her name just been on

[Bryan]

Ruth! thats her name just been on

she was great! have a strong feeling she'll make it through to next weeks with that performance just.

[Chris_2k11]

Ruth is through! omg I think I want her to win, theres something I really like about her.

[Abbie]

as if that girl just walked off! such a shame as i really liked that group! hope they're given a second chance!

I dont understand, what happened?

[tammyy2j]

The X Factor judge Dannii Minogue has been forced to deny rumours she threatened to walk off the show over the popularity of fellow judge Cheryl Cole.

There were reports over the weekend that the Aussie singer berated Simon Cowell over the airtime she was getting compared to Cheryl, and said she’d walk if he didn’t sort it out sharpish.

Dannii has spoken out, saying: ‘There are no crisis talks and there are no ultimatums. I love being a part of The X Factor. By watching all the backstage and behind-the-scenes footage on The Xtra Factor on ITV2 you can see we are one big happy family.

‘I missed two audition days in Birmingham. For this reason it may appear to some that I’m missing from the show!’

However, a show source has said that although there was no big bust up, Dannii’s agents did have a quiet word with the producers about favouring Cheryl in the editing: ‘There has been no big row between Dannii and Cheryl, but Dannii’s people asked for her to be included a bit more in the editing process. The girls aren’t best friends. They have never pretended to be close, but there's no way that Dannii is going.’

This is Dannii's only gig/job/work she is going no where

[Perdita]

Rex Features
Cheryl Cole has been offered £1 million to return for the next series of The X Factor, according to The Mirror.

Simon Cowell is reportedly eager for Cole to sign a new contract before Girls Aloud head off to tour the US.

"Cheryl has been an instant hit with viewers and contestants," an insider is quoted as saying. "She initially signed a one-year deal as she wasn't sure how she would fare and Simon didn't want to commit to an unknown quantity. Now he's desperate to get her for a new series and put pen to paper.

"He realises he will have to fight to keep her as Girls Aloud are in talks to do a US tour. So Simon needs to act fast and get her to sign before she has unavoidable commitments.

"As part of the package there's talk of involving her in another of Simon's shows. Cheryl is flattered."

If the proposed deal is agreed, Cole will earn £100,000 more than co-judge Dannii Minogue, who recently denied reports that she is considering leaving the ITV talent show after feeling sidelined by the new arrival.


Obscene amount of money to judge a handful of people trying to win a talent show in my opinion.