Ryan Idzi took time out from his army duties to audition for the X factor. Watch his audition below and let us know if you think he has what it takes…..

In case you missed her on Saturday, or if you just want to take tips on what NOT to do in an X Factor audition, watch Rachel below!

Andrew Lloyd Webber has said that the only reason the X Factor is enjoying such high ratings at the moment, is because his shows are off air.

The Lord, 59, said: “Last year it was up against Maria for a few weeks.

“We took a big chunk of their ratings. We were getting about six million and they were getting about seven million.

“So of course they are doing well this year — there’s nothing up against them.”

Lloyd Webber also revealed he will be back on TV with a BBC Christmas special with all the Maria and Joseph finalists.

And he added: “I am still talking with the BBC for a show next year. But it won’t be one of my musicals.”

American Idol producers have decided to extend the format into the world of bands.

The Next Great American Band airs on Fox network beginning Oct. 19, the judges include Goo Goo Dolls singer John Rzeznik, percussionist Sheila E. and Australian TV personality Ian Dickson. ‘New Zealand Idol’ host Dominic Bowden serves as the host, E! News reported.

The show will have a similar format to Idol, with judges offering their critique on the performances, but the results will be ultimately based on the public vote.

What a shocker! Kelly Osbourne has revealed that she will not be returning to ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here Now! this year.

Anyone who saw Kelly on the show last year would have been impressed with her impressions of a tree……yes she was that wooden.

I’m sure such a big production could find a better presenter….. I hear Kate Thornton’s looking for a job…

Simon Cowell has admitted that he would like delicious Dermot O’Leary to quit his role on E4’s Big Brother’s Little Brother.

Dermot has been complaining about the long hours involved in working on both shows and has hinted that he might not be able to do both next year.

“I hope that next year he only does The X Factor,” Cowell told The Mirror. “It’s a much bigger gig.” Read more & comment »

So I got to watch the X Factor on Saturday Night this week because I had my first Saturday without a show for ages.

Paris was back, if you remember she auditioned last year, and as the judges put her through she told them she couldn’t go through because she was only 14. She’s a year older now and it’s OK for her to enter, I agree with Danni a bit that it’s hard to see her singing the different styles of song every week but she is really talented and determined.

Did you notice nearly all the bad auditions were called John this week? John the window cleaner, John the teacher (who thought Tom Jones couldn’t sing!) and the old John who sang Buddy Holly with a silly dance in his trainers.

While we talk about bad, the girl with the bad attitude and the really bad mouth, Rachel will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. She thought she was better than Madonna and really believed she was god’s gift to singing. All the judges hated her and when she could see it going wrong she started swearing and being really aggressive. I agree with Simon her attitude was awful, and I know why they did show it, but I think they shouldn’t show things like this (even though they always will because it’s good TV) This girl has obviously got some issues, and she needs some help, but I can imagine she is really depressed now and will be having an awful time. Read more & comment »

Its coming up to that time of year once more, and rumours are abounding about who will be entering the jungle this autumn.

Former Coronation Street actress, Debra Stephenson is the latest to be tipped as having signed up for I’m A Celebrity.

An ITV source told the Daily Star: “There was a rumour she was asked to do Strictly Come Dancing, but she’s more tempted by our show.”

Could the X Factor be the most popular TV programme this year? It certainly seems that way.

Saturday night’s second show saw the X Factor beat all the other terrestrial TV combined as it attracted 10 million viewers at its highest point.

The ratings were up by more than 1.5 million on last year’s figures.

The hour-long show trounced BBC1 rival Dance X, which averaged just 3.6 million viewers, compared to X Factor’s average of 8.5 million.

X Factor contestant, Ryan Idzi has insisted that he will return to the army even if he wins the X Factor 2007.

“The army has been amazing and given me time off for the show. I warned them in advance that I was competing and they gave me as much time off as I needed,” Ryan told the News of the World. Read more & comment »

79 year old Joy Philippou has spoken out against X Factor bosses after she experienced hell at the first stage of bootcamp.

“When we arrived we had to stand outside while it got cold,” Joy told the Daily Star Sunday. “We were without any of our belongings or anything to eat or drink. After breakfast we were herded into the garden and stood in lines waiting for Simon Cowell to appear on the balcony. We waited for three-and-a-half hours with the sun beating down before he appeared. Read more & comment »

More reports have emerged suggesting that X Factor queen Sharon Osbourne has had a number of bust ups with new judge, Dannii Minogue as she doesn’t like to share the spotlight.

An ITV source told The People: “If this doesn’t stop now it’s going to be car-crash television once the live Saturday night shows start. Sharon is acting like a cow and poor Dannii doesn’t know what’s hit her.

“Sharon’s nose has been well and truly put out of joint by the arrival of Dannii. In previous series she has been the star of the show.”

Big Brother’s first twin housemates, Sam and Amanda Marchant, are hotly tipped to win Big Brother 2007 this Friday.

UK bookmakers, Ladbrokes has the pairs sitting at 2/7, just ahead of Brian Bebo who is second favourite at 5/2.

A Ladbrokes spokesman said: “As far as punters concerned, it’s a straight fight between the twins and Brian. Liam’s fallen by the wayside.”

I’m not sure if she is actually part of the scene or if the Leona’s recent appearances alongside the rich and famous are all part of a Sony BMG PR offensive, but Leona Lewis sure does seem to be going up in the world.

Just one short year ago, Leona wasn’t even sure if she had made it through to the X Factor’s final twelve acts, and now she is partying with the like of Kanye West and Rihanna. Read more & comment »

Tracey and Kara-Louise have faced the public vote this week alongside Jonty, but they are the two that leave the house tonight, as the 11th and 12th housemates respectively. Davina revealed that Tracey and Kara-Louise were the two housemates who received the most votes from the public, with 38.5% and 30.8% of the vote.

After hearing that she was to be evicted, Tracey said “It’s all good in the hood.” Kara-Louise said “Oh my god, oh my god,” before adding and while laughing, “Tracey cramping my eviction.”

Brian said hopefully, “I can’t believe you are going, yeah going to a separate house.” All of the housemates were surprised by the double eviction.