The X Factor 2010

[megan999]

IMO both Katie Perry AND Diana Vickers were awful on X Factor last night! I couldn't understand what they were saying. Diana Vickers was much worse though, all I got was "oopsy daisy!"

[Siobhan]

IMO both Katie Perry AND Diana Vickers were awful on X Factor last night! I couldn't understand what they were saying. Diana Vickers was much worse though, all I got was "oopsy daisy!"

I asked my daughter what she was saying and we couldn't make anything out either except oopsy daisy

[Perdita]

TV has agreed new three-year deals for The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent.

The channel has also secured the exclusive broadcast rights to the American version of The X Factor, which will be shown on ITV2 alongside America's Got Talent.

ITV's deal renew's their collaboration with Syco Entertainment and Freemantle Media after a large amount of speculation about the entertainment formats. The future for the UK reality shows was thrown into doubt after Piers Morgan confirmed his exit from BGT and Simon Cowell announced plans to launch a US X Factor in autumn 2011.

However, this latest development means that Simon Cowell will remain with the channel until 2011. It has also been confirmed that BGT will be back in Spring 2011 as usual, while the UK X Factor will also be back in its regular slot in autumn 2011.

ITV2 spinoff shows Britain's Got More Talent and The Xtra Factor will also return.

Speaking about the deal, Simon Cowell said: "I am thrilled this deal has been concluded with ITV to enable our relationship to continue to develop. I am committed to making sure both shows get bigger and better every year. I

"I have a lot to thank ITV for; they have been key in making The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent the UK's biggest television shows.:

ITV director of television Peter Fincham commented: "The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent are the shows that have helped define the last decade of television in the UK and have become more than just a talking point: they are a national obsession, and I’m delighted that our viewers can continue to enjoy them on ITV over the next three years.

"I’m especially pleased to have agreed a deal that cements our successful relationship with Simon Cowell, Syco and FremantleMedia over a longer term. I look forward to working with them as we continue to develop both shows and keep them at the top of their game."

X Factor and BGT have been ITV1's biggest entertainment shows in recent years with the 2009 series finales both scoring over 19million viewers.

Talkback Thames interim CEO Sara Geater said: "We are very proud of our productions and the incredibly talented team behind them. We are delighted with ITV's commitment to the shows and that our successful relationship with Syco continues to flourish."

ITV will have exclusive sales agents for TV, online and interactive properties for the two shows and have also reached a revenue share agreement over iTunes downloads for the live performances from the programmes.

[Katy]

Mary for the win! shes amazing!

I cannot stand Cher! she is so irriatating, she thinks this rapping is origional yet its really not, if you into that music there are a few women artists like that and when she actually sings shes hopeless!

[megan999]

I cannot stand Cher! she is so irriatating, she thinks this rapping is origional yet its really not, if you into that music there are a few women artists like that and when she actually sings shes hopeless!

I so agree with you. I don't even like her singing voice. I think her voice is weak. She just annoys me.

[Perdita]

Crooner Bing Crosby is going to challenge the X Factor for the Christmas number one spot, as he bids for his first ever chart-topper.

Despite selling millions, the late singing star - who died 33 years ago - has never scored a number one single.

But studio wizardry means he is to duet with opera star Bryn Terfel on a new version of his timeless classic White Christmas.

The track's original release in 1942 predated the UK singles chart by a decade.

Bookmaker William Hill is now giving the track odds of 6-1 to become the Christmas number one - better than the price for an actual white Christmas, which is 8-1.

Last year saw a concerted effort to keep the X Factor winner from the number one spot, with a huge chart battle which resulted in Rage Against The Machine depriving Joe McElderry of the coveted seasonal prime spot.

This year's runners and riders include the infamous noiseless composition, 4'33" by John Cage, as a silent anti-X Factor stunt. Terfel has recorded the track for his new album Carols And Christmas Songs, which is to be released in December.

White Christmas is judged to be the biggest selling single of all time with sales of more than 50 million, although no exact figures exist.

The song, written by Irving Berlin, featured in the film Holiday Inn with that recording also featuring the voice of Martha Mears - rather than actress Marjorie Reynolds who appeared to sing it on screen.

Terfel said: "It's such an honour not only to be sharing a track with one of the best loved singers in the world, but to be singing one of the best songs ever written. I hope everyone will enjoy it."

[moonstorm]

Oh I love that song, always puts me in the Christmas mood.

[Chloe O'brien]

I so agree with you. I don't even like her singing voice. I think her voice is weak. She just annoys me.

She's this year Diana Vickers. She'll go soon. Matt, Mary and Rebecca top three.

[tammyy2j]

[Siobhan]

that was funny