Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue return with new judge Cheryl Cole for another series of The X Factor. This is our X Factor blog with all the latest X Factor news and gossip and opinions.
November 7th, 2009 by Lynn. Tags: Hayley Westenra, Simon Cowell, X Factor
Singing sensation Hayley Westenra has told the PA that she thinks Simon Cowell would “slate” her if she turned up for an X Factor audition.
“I don’t know how I’d have fared on a reality show” Hayley said, adding, “I think Simon Cowell would have slated me.
“You have to be a certain type of singer and have a certain type of appeal.”
Hayley went on to say that although she wouldn’t want to have to be on the show – as a contestant – it has produced some “genuine talent” Read more & comment »
November 7th, 2009 by Lynn. Tags: John and Edward Grimes, X Factor
The proud dad of X Factor twins, John and Edward, has told the Daily Star that his boys won’t be cowed by “bullies”.
John Snr told the paper how the boys were taunted as children because of their extrovert characters and “wacky clothes”.
And responding to the news that there are ‘hate’ groups on Facebook – which contain such worrying comments from the site’s visitors, it may be closed down amid security concerns – John Snr said, “Some of the things said were vicious and as parents it knocks you for six.. Read more & comment »
November 7th, 2009 by Lynn. Tags: Jamie Afro, Jamie Archer, X Factor
According to the Sun newspaper today, Jamie ‘Afro’ Archer is threatening to leave The X Factor following another row with his mentor, Simon Cowell.
The paper claims that rockers Bon Jovi were so impressed by Jamie when they heard him sing last week, that they invited him to tour with them as a support act, however, it appears Simon refused to allow Jamie to go, claiming he was contracted to the show.
This latest row follows a bust-up Simon and Jamie allegedly had a couple of weeks ago when Simon insisted that Jamie change his song choice just hours before the show.
The paper quotes a source who’s close to Jamie as saying, “Jamie’s fed up with the competition and how Simon is treating him.
“He was on the verge of quitting at the weekend because he was so angry at being given rubbish songs and some judges’ comments. He hasn’t forgiven Simon for changing his song… Read more & comment »
November 6th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: itv, Lucie Jones, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Leaving last week’s rock image way behind her, Lucie Jones has revealed that she will be performing a Disney track on this week’s X Factor.
During a video blog for the official X Factor website Lucie said:
“I’m really pleased that I’m still here and I had a really good time last week. I love my new long hair and I loved the song that I did last week [Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child O' Mine'].”
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November 6th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: itv, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Every week we bring you a list of songs that the X Factor acts will reportedly be singing on Saturday night. Keep checking back with us, as the list will be updated as information comes in.
This week’s X Factor theme is Move week and guest appearances will include The Black Eyed Peas and Leona Lewis.
Songs choices are revealed over the jump.
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November 6th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Alexandra Burke, Cheryl Cole, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Major stars and their routines don’t come cheap, as The Mirror has revealed that Cheryl Cole’s record label recently shelled out £65,000 for her routine on The X Factor. Alexandra Burke’s wasn’t much cheaper at £60,000 and Bon Jovi’s label paid £30,000 for theirs.
An insider told The Mirror: “The performers have to pay for their own productions costs and it’s a small fortune.
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November 6th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: itv, Rachel Adedeji, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Former X Factor contestant Rachel Adedeji has let her true feelings about her departure slip and admitted that she doesn’t think the show is about talent anymore.
Talking on Red Dragon FM, she said: “I don’t know if X Factor is about talent anymore to be honest – seriously.”
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November 6th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: itv, John and Edward Grimes, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Sources close to Princesses Bea and Eugenie have revealed that the pair are backing twins John and Edward to win The X Factor.
The Princesses are such big fans of the show, that they have managed to get tickets for tomorrow night’s show.
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November 6th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Cheeky Girls, itv, John and Edward Grimes, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Former Pop Stars: The Rivals competitors, The Cheeky Girls have blasted X Factor’s John and Edward Grimes, saying that they will never have a career like them.
In an act of supreme hypocrisy, Monica told The Sun: “They’ll never have a song on the radio like us. Without all the dancers around them, John and Edward would not be so attractive. There is a lot of smoke and mirrors.
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November 5th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: itv, John and Edward Grimes, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Proving that he is indeed ‘down with the people’, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has offered an opinion on X Factor twits, John and Edward Grimes.
During a Q&A session, he told Manchester radio station Key 103: “I don’t think [John & Edward] are very good. [But] there are some really good people on X Factor. It’s really good. And I know it’s competing with Strictly Come Dancing.”
Brown later asked: “Does anyone want John & Edward to win X Factor?”
November 5th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: itv, Olly Murs, X Factor, X Factor 2009
X Factor singer Olly Murs has admitted that he used to fancy former Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham.
“My first celebrity crush has got to be Victoria Beckham. I was a massive Spice Girls fan back in the day, when I was about 16,” he told the ITV1 show’s official website.
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November 5th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Beyonce, Cheryl Cole, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Cheryl Cole faced quite a media storm over her fashion choices on last week’s X Factor show.
On Saturday night Cheryl Cole emerged on stage, dressed in a £1500 dress by David Koma and some say that it looked like she had stuck two wheel trims over her boobs.
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November 5th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: itv, Pete Waterman, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Pete Waterman has hit out at ITV’s X Factor, saying that it is more about the judges than the contestants.
Writing in The Independent, Waterman described The X Factor as “the greatest television show in the world – but that’s not talent”.
He continued: “The problem for me is that kids believe that this is a talent show. It’s not. It’s a freak and geek show. It’s about ratings. That Cheryl Cole has sold more downloads as the judge than the winner of The X Factor proves that it’s a bigger promotion for the judges than it is the contestants on the show.”
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November 5th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: itv, Lloyd Daniels, X Factor, X Factor 2009
Lloyd Daniels looks set to sing on X Factor this weekend and is said to be recovering well from his earlier throat infection.
Lloyd was seen struggling when he was forced to sing in the bottom two last Sunday night and at the start of the week, rumours were rife that he would be too ill to sing this Saturday. However his mum says that although she would prefer him not to, Lloyd is determined to sing on Saturday.
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November 5th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Danyl Johnson, itv, Lucie Jones, X Factor, X Factor 2009
X Factor contestant Danyl Johnson has admitted that he would quite like to snog his fellow competitor, Lucie Jones.
In a video diary for ITV.com, Danyl was asked by a fan who he would most like to snog in the X Factor house. There wasn’t much hesitation before he named the Welsh teenager, saying that she looked amazing in her rock outfit last week.
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