Twin sisters Francine and Nicola show up in tomorrow night’s X Factor trying to impress the panel.

“Together we’re Francine and Nicola!” giggle the twin sisters

“We are twins, have the same job, same interests, like the same food – we’re the same person” says the girls.

“We’ve always sung together since the age of 4, our dream is to take on the world” say the girls.

They enter the audition room and meet the Judges.

“We want to win and be like you!” they points to Cheryl who smiles Read more & comment »

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On tomorrow night’s X Factor show Dermot meets Scott Bruton, a 19 years old from Manchester and asks him to tell us more about himself.

“I’m a bluecoat at Pontins so a bit nervous today as holiday camp entertainers get quiet bad press so I don’t know how the Judges will take me, especially Simon as he’s not a fan” says Scott.

“What’s the dream?” asks Dermot, “I just want people to pick up a CD and says that’s Scott Bruton, it would make my dream come true”, Scott enters the audition room

He tells the Judges what he does, Simon frowns. Read more & comment »

On tomorrow night’s X Factor show we meet 80 year old Cyril who believes that you are never too old to sing.

“I am 80 years old but I feel half my age” Cyril tells Dermot O’Leary, “it’s a beautiful feeling”. “I’m here because I have a feeling I can win it, I’ve always wanted to be a big star, all my life, it was one of my big dreams. I want to prove that you’re never too old to make it”. “I have the will, drive and enthusiasm” laughs Cyril.

Dermot opens the door to the audition room and Cyril confidentially walks in and tells them his age, they all say “WOW”

“You look fantastic” says Cheryl

“I’m here to win” says Cyril, “I like that” says Simon Read more & comment »

Starring in tomorrow night’s X Factor show is 23 year old waitress, Guylene who believes that she could be a world singing sensation and the next Celine Dion.

“I can be as big as Celine, I can be a worldwide selling artist” says Guylene to the Judges.

She starts to My Heart Will Go On.

The Judges stare at her in amazement Read more & comment »

Willie Thorne, who appeared on last years Strictly Come Dancing series has admitted that he hasn’t danced since leaving the show.

Thorne, 54, told Teletext: “I haven’t danced since because I broke my leg and I put on three stone.

“But I still intend to do some dancing with my wife. It’s a shame as I lost two stone while training for five weeks. I want to learn to jive.”

Jessie Wallace (Strictly Come Dancing partner is Darren Bennett)

Jessie is best known for her role as Kat Slater in BBC One’s EastEnders, which she played for five years.

Her career started in entertainment as a make-up artist at the Royal Shakespeare Company but she went on to drama college where she graduated in 1999.

Jessie’s first television appearance was in an episode of The Bill for ITV, and her EastEnders role was her second.

Since leaving the soap in November 2005, Jessie has starred in BBC One television dramas A Class Apart and The Dinner Party, plus Wild At Heart for ITV1. Read more & comment »

Don Warrington (Strictly Come Dancing partner is Lilia Kopylova)

Don is best known for his role of Philip Smith in the sitcom Rising Damp, co-starring the late Leonard Rossiter and Kate Beckinsdale’s late father, Richard Beckinsale.

He has also appeared in crime drama C.A.T.S. Eyes, New Street Law, Grange Hill, Red Dwarf, Holby City and The Crouches.

Renowned for his deep, theatrical voice, Don has also performed with the National Theatre, the English Shakespeare Company and Bristol Old Vic and regularly provides voice-overs for both BBC TV and radio.

Don was awarded an MBE in the 2008 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to drama. Read more & comment »

Rachel Stevens (Strictly Come Dancing partner is Vincent Simone)

At the age of 19, Rachel became a member of the British pop group S Club 7. The band went on to have 12 Top 10 hits, released five albums and won two Brit Awards.

Their TV series was broadcast in 110 countries and they sold 16 million records worldwide, releasing four No.1 hit singles in the UK.

In 2003, when the group disbanded, Rachel went on to a successful solo career and also turned her hand to acting, starring in Seeing Double, Suzie Gold and Deuce Bigalow, European Gigolo.

Rachel says: “Just because you’ve been on stage doesn’t mean you can dance. For the first time ever, I’m doing something completely on my own and it’s scary. I’ve always had other band members or dancers around me before. Read more & comment »

John Sergeant (Strictly Come Dancing partner is Kristina Rihanoff)

John is one of Britain’s most popular and respected broadcasters and authors. His award-winning career as a political journalist has been as lengthy as it has been successful and has seen him interview heavyweight luminaries such as Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair and John Major.

In recent years John has also become known for his appearances on comedy panel shows such as Have I Got News For You, QI and Room 101. Read more & comment »

Lisa Snowdon (Strictly Come Dancing partner is Brendan Cole)

As well as being one of the UK’s top models, Lisa has also carved out a successful career in television.

Starting on MTV Select, Lisa began to hone her presenting skills and worked on shows such as LA Pool Party, Top Of The Pops, This Morning, Britain’s Next Top Model, Through The Keyhole and Celebrity Apprentice on BBC One for Sports Relief.

Whilst modelling, Lisa has appeared in Vogue, Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan. Read more & comment »

Gary Rhodes (Strictly Come Dancing partner is Karen Hardy)

Gary burst onto our TV screens 20 years ago with his unyielding energy, trendy spiky quiff and estuary voice that made the world of cookery seem very rock ‘n’ roll.

Unquestionably one of the most successful chefs in the country, Gary has won almost every culinary accolade going, has been awarded four Michelin stars and owns restaurants in London, Dublin and Grenada.

He has also authored 18 best-selling cookery books and is a major shareholder (with his idol Sir Alex Ferguson) in an online restaurant booking service.

Gary has cooked for royalty, prime ministers, presidents and all kinds of sporting personalities. Read more & comment »

Heather Small (Strictly Come Dancing partner is Brian Fortuna)

As a member of pop group M People, Heather sold several million records, won two Brit Awards, a Mercury Music Prize award and performed across the globe winning an army of fans.

With hits such as Moving On Up, One Night In Heaven and Search For The Hero, Heather became one of the seminal British voices of the Nineties.

As a solo artist, Heather performed Proud when Britain won the Olympic bid.

Heather says: “I occasionally suffer from stage fright and, if left to my own devices, I would probably say no to anything scary. Read more & comment »

Austin Healey (Strictly Come Dancing partner is Erin Boag)

Austin is a former rugby union ace whose all-round talent made him a regular fixture on the sport pages. He achieved recognition at an early age playing for the England under-21s and became an integral member of the Leicester team at 19.

Austin was nicknamed “The Leicester Lip” because of his outspoken banter and “Mr Multi-Skilled” because he was so adaptable on the rugby pitch. Austin went on to win an impressive 51 caps for England but injury prevented him from winning the 2003 World Cup. Read more & comment »

Mark Foster (Strictly Come Dancing partner is Hayley Holt)

Mark is arguably the most successful swimmer Britain has ever produced. Six times a world champion, he has broken eight world records and won 10 European Champion medals and two Commonwealth Champion medals. He recently competed in his fifth Olympic games.

Mark likes to be vocal about issues he feels strongly about and warns the Strictly Come Dancing judges to watch out.

Mark says: “I’m sure I’ll enjoy some good natured banter with them. I was an avid viewer when my friend Colin Jackson was the runner-up in 2005, and understand that this in a once-in-a-lifetime chance.”

X Factor contestant, Alan Turner has spoken out claiming that did not lie about his family history whilst auditioning for the X Factor.

Alan’s dad spoke out earlier in the week claiming that Alan had lied about not knowing his parents and many other facts, but Alan blamed X Factor editors:

“It wasn’t a true reflection of my life. I felt like a lot of the points were glossed over,” Alan told The Mirror. “But if they did all of it, then it would take up the whole show. There is so much more to my life.” Read more & comment »