Monthly Archives: October 2007

X Factor: Brian Friedman Blasts Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh X FactorBrian Friedman, creative director of ITV’s The X Factor has slammed judge Louis Walsh for being inconsistent with his acts and for choosing rubbish songs!

Friedman, who left his judges role to become the show’s creative director, said: “Daniel was set to go when Louis made him change.

“And to tell Same Difference he doesn’t like them because they are too cheesy and then make Daniel sing Build Me Up Buttercup; it’s a little inconsistent for my liking.”

It seems as though noone’s a big Louis fan this week. He offered up Daniel like a sacrificial lamb, by choosing that song he knew he would leave, but Louis was not concerned, as long as Niki survived!

X Factor: Two Acts Will Go!

X Factor JudgesX Factor boss man Simon Cowell is set to stir things up on this weeks show by getting rid of two acts instead of one.

A show insider said: “It’s really going to put the cat among the pigeons.

“It’s a bold move to do it so early in the series but Simon felt the gang needed a shock to make them work even harder. There will certainly be a lot more tension now.”

Len Goodman Angry With Strictly Viewers

Strictly Come Dancing 2007Head judge on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing TV show, Len Goodman has revealed his rage at the British public for placing Gabby Logan in the bottom two in last night’s show.

Speaking on BBC Two’s Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two programme Len stated:

“I’d like to say how sorry how sad I am that Gabby and James have had to come out of this competition,” he told show host Claudia Winkleman. “The real villains of this are the viewers. I was against the judges voting somebody out at the end. I liked the other method… especially now.”

“I really didn’t want to be put into that position,” he said of having to choose between two competent dancers in the bottom two. “I think it was a disgrace and I think the public… well, words fail me. Continue reading ‘Len Goodman Angry With Strictly Viewers‘ »

Strictly Come Dancing Beats X Factor Again!

Strictly Come Dancing 2007BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing has beat ITV’s X Factor in the television ratings for the second week running.

The BBC One reality show drew 7.9 million and 37 per cent of the TV audience, while The X Factor drew 7.1 million viewers, according to mediaguardian.co.uk figures.

Is the X factor running out of steam? Are people fed up with the judges massive egos and childlike antics? It would certainly appear that way!

Dermot O’Leary Is The Ideal Partner

Dermot O’LearyX Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary is the ideal partner according to a recent poll carried out by the Wedding TV channel. The results of the the poll are:

Dermot O’Leary - 32%

Brad Pitt - 21%

David Beckham - 12%

Prince William - 9%

Gordon Brown - 5%

Paul McCartney - 5%

Frank Lampard - 4%

Chris Moyles - 4%

Tony Blair - 2%

Other - 6%

Wedding TV’s Claire Thrift said: “Brad and Becks may have the chiselled looks women love, but Dermot is a real cheeky chappie who’s not afraid to show his more sensitive side. It seems women throughout the UK have really taken him into their hearts as well as their TV sets.”

Leona Lewis To Turn On Oxford Street Christmas Lights

Last years X Factor winner Leona Lewis has been asked to turn on the Christmas lights in London’s Oxford Street on the 7th of November.

The singer is expected to sing her number one single, Bleeding Love at the event.

Gabby Logan Leaves Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing 2007: Gabby LoganGabby Logan became the fourth person to be voted off BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing after failing to impress the judges in the dance off. I never thought that Gabby would leave the show before her husband, Kenny of the two left feet!

All the couples danced either the Samba or the American Smooth, but once again one of those couples had to leave.

It was Gabby Logan and Penny Lancaster Stewart who found themselves in the bottom two competing in the dance off.

Of Gabby’s performance the judges said:

Len: “More bounce action needed… but by and large you did that Volta a little bit skippy, I thought you did a good job of a difficult dance ” Score: 8. Continue reading ‘Gabby Logan Leaves Strictly Come Dancing‘ »

Strictly Come Dancing: Dominic Littlewood Looking For Love

Strictly Come Dancing 2007: Dominic LittlewoodStrictly Come Dancing’s shortest male, Dominic Littlewood has revealed that he would love to find love….and soon.

Dominic has been single for the last eighteen months, and said:

“I’ve always put work before relationships. I’ve had some great girlfriends but they’ve never lasted,” Dominic told The Mirror. “I’ve never been in love and I think that’s my own fault. My priorities have shifted and I’m ready to fall in love. I just hope I haven’t left it too late.”

One of his Strictly competitors appeals to him greatly, he added: Continue reading ‘Strictly Come Dancing: Dominic Littlewood Looking For Love‘ »

X Factor: Leon Jackson’s Mum Unhappy With Cowell

X Factor - Leon JacksonThe mother of X Factor finalist, Leon Jackson, has hit out at Simon Cowell this weekend for his criticism of Leon’s first live XF performance last week.

“I was so proud and thought he was great. But I was really unhappy with Simon’s comments that Leon didn’t deserve his place in the final 12,” Wendy told the Daily Star Sunday.

“Maybe it’s because he’s one of the favourites to win the competition and he’s trying to get rid of the strong ones that aren’t in his own category.” Continue reading ‘X Factor: Leon Jackson’s Mum Unhappy With Cowell‘ »

Pete Burns PA

Pete Burns’ PA Reality series following flamboyant singer Pete Burns as he looks for a personal assistant.

This week the contestants style Pete for a fashion shoot - who will crack under the pressure?

Sunday 30th October 7PM, Living