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: I'm A Celebrity 2009, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, itv, Katie Price
Katie Price has reportedly been offered a whopping £450,000 to return to ITV’s I’m A Celebrity Get M Out Of Here.
The former glamour model first entered the jungle in 2004 and met her future husband Peter Andre during her stint.
An insider told The Daily Mail: “It will at least be not on the first night and she will enter the jungle unannounced. It is very cheeky and very bold.
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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: bbc, Craig Kelly, Strictly Come Dancing, Strictly Come Dancing 2009
Craig Kelly has claimed that he won’t make the Strictly Come Dancing final but said that he is happy to have made it as far as the Blackpool stage of the show.
Speaking on Channel 4’s Paul O’Grady show, he said: “I’m happy because I won’t make the final. I’m just okay and the others are great.
“I am so happy to be going to Blackpool this weekend though. It was my absolute goal to make it there.”
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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: Dancing On Ice, Dancing On Ice 2010, Hayley Tamaddon, itv
Former Emmerdale actress Hayley Tamaddon has reportedly signed up for next year’s series of Dancing On Ice.
Hayley played Delilah Dingle on the ITV soap and also starred in reality TV show, Soapstar Superstar.
A source told The Sun: “Hayley’s really excited. She is a really warm character and usually does well on these things.
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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 6th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Katie Price, peter andre
Katie Price has reportedly begged her ex-husband Peter Andre for regular meetings. Katie and Peter met for the first time since their divorce, as they rushed to be with Katie’s son Harvey who was hospitalised for suspected swine flu.
Peter is said to have rebuffed his ex, insisting that he is just there for the boy. A family friend told The Sun:
“The anger is still there.”
November 6th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: I'm A Celebrity 2009, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, itv, Sam Fox
Samantha Fox is rumoured to have signed up for this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity. The former glamour model has reportedly been offered £60,000 to appear on the show.
A show insider told The Sun: “Sam is a Page 3 icon and will be the show’s glamour girl.
“She’s no pushover and will speak her mind. She’ll be a strong contestant and viewers will be interested to see what she’s up to.”
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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