The X Factor 2010

[Chloe O'brien]

Clear the floor I'm getting on ma soapbox. guilty pleasure night my a$$ where was all the cheesy abba songs? Total rubbish. Matt and Mary outstanding again. But I'm gonna get my sniper gun out for Simon and Cheryl. Once again pain in the ar$e Cher rap her way through her performance and was praised as if she was the first female to rap while Mary was pulled up for singing the same type of song each week. Hello isn't that what Cher is doing and at least Mary can sing. Aiden did well considering the poor week he had last week. The acts who didn't come out of their comfort zone were Simon's bands and Cher. As much as Kate is a pain credit due she did go all out for the guilty pleasure theme like Wagner who was top class. I hope that Cher and one of Simon's groups are in the bottom two tomorrow.

[Siobhan]

You said all I was going to say... I was looking forward to a cheese fest but I was bored!!!

[Katy]

exactly, i really didnt get the guilty pleasure thing.

I was really bored last night, what are they trying to kid, comparing one direction to the beatles and awful katie thinking shes like madoinna! what is the world coming to.

[Perdita]

Mariah Carey is reportedly being lined up to join the judging panel on the US version of The X Factor instead of Cheryl Cole.

According to the Sunday Mirror, the singer is currently in negotiations with the show's producers and is "fully behind" the idea of starring on the show - if it fits into her work schedule.

Simon Cowell said: "Look, I've said I'd love Cheryl out there but whether it will happen, who knows? Mariah Carey would be an amazing addition to the US show. And she's exactly the right calibre of star that we want for the show."

Executives at US network Fox allegedly had doubts about Cole because of her lack of fame stateside. A source added: "The Fox executives are totally against Cheryl joining the panel. Simon has put her forward and is trying to persuade them she's perfect for the job.

"But they're saying that together with her accent being difficult to understand, and nobody knowing who she is, she doesn't have the star qualities to draw in an audience. They are going to be competing with American Idol's star-studded panel of Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and J-Lo (Jennifer Lopez), and Cheryl just doesn't cut it compared to them."

Earlier this week, Cowell teased that "one of the most famous singers in the world" had enquired about joining the judging panel.

Meanwhile, Dermot O'Leary is expected to present the show after impressing network bosses, who think he could be "the next Ryan Seacrest".

[Perdita]

Dannii Minogue has reportedly hired Victoria Beckham to style her X Factor appearances.

According to the Daily Star Sunday, the former Spice Girl called the judge after she wore one of her designs on last week's show and agreed to supply further clothes.

A source said: "Victoria thought Dannii looked stunning last week and called her up to tell her. She ended up giving her some fashion tips and promised to send her more dresses to wear for the rest of the show.

"Dannii and Victoria really hit it off and actually have quite a lot in common. Dannii has recently launched her own fashion label and promised to send Victoria some dresses in return.

"Dannii and Cheryl's fashion battle is almost as important to them as mentoring their acts. They are both desperate to look better than the other each week. But while Cheryl has two stylists, until now Dannii has done it all herself."

[Perdita]

Simon Cowell is reportedly planning to launch a new National Lottery-style gameshow.

According to the Daily Star Sunday, the talent show judge wants to produce an interactive prize draw show, giving cash prizes to viewers who buy scratchcards. The programme will also include performances from Cowell's acts.

A source said: "Simon's really excited about bringing a new game show to our screens but everyone is sworn to secrecy. He hopes it will be good enough to grab the nation's attention and be as big as The X Factor."

Speaking last week, Cowell said: "I have to be very careful about what I say in advance because, the minute you announce something, somebody else comes along and pinches it.

"And I don't like to hype these things - if they work, they work. I want the public to discover them for themselves."

A Camelot spokeswoman refused to confirm whether or not the National Lottery operator has held talks with Cowell.

[megan999]

Matt's performance was my favourite last night - great tribute to the Travis version. I didn't get Rebecca's song. Wagner was the worst IMO - cringeworthy! I liked Aiden's performance, and I'm glad he's recovered from last week. I want Cher and Wagner in the bottom 2 tonight.

[Siobhan]

Matt's performance was my favourite last night - great tribute to the Travis version. I didn't get Rebecca's song. Wagner was the worst IMO - cringeworthy! I liked Aiden's performance, and I'm glad he's recovered from last week. I want Cher and Wagner in the bottom 2 tonight.

No.. don't want them two in bottom cause Cher will be saved.. Cher and Katie in bottom 2.. then Cheryl won't be as smug...

[megan999]

No.. don't want them two in bottom cause Cher will be saved.. Cher and Katie in bottom 2.. then Cheryl won't be as smug...

Oh yes, good idea! Goodness knows who's voting for these two in the first place and No I didn't get the Guilty Pleasures theme either

[Chloe O'brien]

Wagner is the weakest singer but he get's top marks for his energy and enthusiasm. He knows he won't win and admits that he doesn't always like the songs Louis picks but he goes with the flow and gives it his all. I'd rather watch Wagner murder pop classics than having to suffer Cher and her two line rap crap, she calls singing. Got to be either Cher and Kate in the bottom two or Cher and One direction to wipe the smug grins off Simon and Cheryl face.