X Factor finalist Ben Mills has vowed to cut off his flowing locks if it would make Simon Cowell better disposed to him.

Ben said: “I’ve had my hair long since I was 11, but if Simon told me I had to chop it off, I would!”

Come on Ben….you would take fashion advice from Mr Hike-The-Trousers?

X Factor finalist Ben Mills, has revealed that he believes fellow finalist, Leona Lewis, will win the show.

He told Star magazine: “I don’t think the show’s been fixed in favour of Leona but I think she will probably win.”

Ben is convinced that the public are bored of him.

He said: “I think people are a bit fed up of seeing me with a piano, and I got really attached to having it on stage with me.

“Before I almost went out, I would have said I had a good chance of winning, but this contest isn’t just about singing, it’s also about everything surrounding you, and how you come across.

“I’m not an actor, and I won’t be something I’m not.”

X Factor mentor, Sharon Osbourne vowed to bare her breasts on national TV if the audience kept one of her acts on the British talent show The X Factor.

Sharon made the jokey promise in a desperate attempt to ensure her contestant BEN MILLS stayed in for next week’s semi final.

Staring into the cameras, she said, “Please, please, vote for Ben. If you vote for Ben I swear I will bear my breasts naked to the nation.” Despite fellow judge Simon Cowell joking, “I think you lost your artist a place in the semi final there,” Ben made it through to the next round, but will Sharon come through on her prmoise………

X Factor finalist, Ben Mills, has admitted that he struggles to cope with panic attacks that hit him week after week as the pressure builds on the show.

Ben told the Sunday Mirror he suffers from shortness of breath and dizziness before going on stage every Saturday.

He’s also been struck by insomnia, getting just four hours sleep a night.

He said: “I literally eat, sleep and breathe the songs I’m performing that week. So I find it very difficult to switch off mentally and drop off.

“We had a therapist in and she saw there was something wrong.

“I think I panic because the show means so much to me.”

Ben Mills has thanked his X Factor mentor, Sharon Osbourne, for his continued success on The X Factor.

He added: “I was feeling really low but Sharon pulled me through.

“After I survived, we both hugged and just sobbed. She’s welcomed me into the Osbourne family for a short spell.”

These charts are getting easier (and shorter) as each week passes.

They are also becoming more and more predictable. Leona and Ben have topped my personal chart every week and this week is no different to any other:

1) Leona Lewis: I loved Leona’s performance of ‘Could It Be Magic’. It was upbeat and fun. Leona is growing in confidence each week and her version of ‘Without You’ was breathtaking.

2) Ben Mills: Bens first song, ‘I made it through the rain’ was a bit predictable. It started quietly then built to a huge crescendo ending. I liked it but it wasn’t his strongest performance yet. His second song however was a different story. Ben chose to sing ‘Somebody To Love’, accapella style with only a choir for backup. Not only was this brave but it was a wise choice. It was a little different and Ben put his heart and soul into the whole thing.

3) Ray Quinn: I liked the side of Ray we were allowed to see tonight. No cheesiness, no spins, just Ray, singing and meaning it. I still think Ray would be better suited to the West End than Wembley Arena but he was good tonight.

4) The MacDonald Brothers: The boys were clad in tartan tonight…in case any of us forgot where they were from! Their first song ‘Can’t Smile’ was a bit boring and uninspiring but thier version of ‘Shang A Lang’ was at least some fun. It wasn’t overly strong on the vocal front, but the boys enjoyed it and it was nice to see them have some confidence in themselves.

For more information on each individual performance and also for the judges comments, click through on each artists name above.

Sharon Osbourne revealed to the nation on Saturday nights Xtra Factor that Ben Mills ended up in the bottom two acts because he ignored her advice.

She stated: “He’s not listening, I’m going to go and box his ears. You have to take advice from your mentor. What works in a club doesn’t work for you on TV.�

Always one to speak her mind is Sharon!

X Factor finalist, Ben Mills, has admitted to feeling “lonely and isolated” in the X factor house since Pal Robert Allen left last week.

The People have reported that he is now struggling to mix with younger rivals and a source said: “They run round having water fights, but Ben’s not involved. X Factor has become his life and he doesn’t want to mess around. He feels really lonely and is battling sore throats and colds.”

Poor Ben! I would have thought he’d have gotten on with The MacDonald Brothers at least…….

It seems as though X Factor finalist Ben Mills is something of a womaniser.

He dumped his last girlfriend so he could hook up with actress Siobhan Hewlett and now he has gotten itchy feet once more and called off his latest relationship.

Siobhan’s mum, a long-time pal of Ben’s mentor Sharon Osbourne - told the Sunday Mirror: “Ben and Siobhan are not together. Ben is too footloose and fancy-free, while Siobhan is a real career girl.

“He has hordes of girls after him. He isn’t the sort of person to get tied down and Siobhan is too busy doing her own thing.

“She is building up a really good acting career for herself. Neither had a lot of time for a relationship. They don’t really speak to each other any more. It is difficult because most of the time they are in different time zones.”

So there you go girls, Ben is single once more!

Tonight saw the last ever X Factor performance of Eton Road.

As soon as the bottom two acts were announced it was obvious that Eton Road were going home. Not only was it their second time in the bottom two, but Simon Cowell loves Ben and gives him nothing but praise from week to week.

Predictably when the final vote fell to Simon he chose Eton Road top go home.

It hopefully isn’t the end for the band though, other than the X Factor winner they are the only act to have been promised a recording deal when the show ends.

Louis Walsh has publicly backed the band and promised that he will get them a recording deal and he will manage the band, with or without Simon Cowell’s help.

On tonight’s X Factor show I believe that there were three clear winners.

Both Ben Mills and Leona Lewis performed brilliantly and I loved the contrast between their two songs.

The MacDonald Brothers started off on shaky ground with a rather boring performance of ‘When You Say Nothing At All’ but their second song was excellent. The boys attempt to sing ‘I’m Gonna Be (500Miles)’ should have been awful but it was actually rather fantastic. The looked confident for the first time and even won over Simon Cowell….maybe they can win! I certainly don’t think they will be leaving tonight.

Eton Road were disappointing tonight and I thought their song choices were poor. I liked their first song, the harmonies were strong and it was really fun, but their performance of ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’ was a bit boring to be honest. These boys are quirky and individual, Louis should really put more effort into their song choices. i also didn’t think they were just as polished as some of the other acts.

Ray Quinn gave his best vocal performance of the series during his first son ‘The Way You Look Tonight’ and then ruined it by singing Jailhouse Rock. It was predictable and was the kind of thing that ray had done a million times before. i think Ray should stick to showcasin his vocal talent instaed of spinning around the stage.

So here we go, my official X FACTOR CHART! Follow the links on each name for more info on their individual performances and judges comments

1: Leona Lewis

2: Ben Mills

3: The MacDonald Brothers

4: Eton Road

5: Ray Quinn

We told you earlier this week that X Factor producers and Simon Cowell had chosen a Kelly Clarkson song as the X Factor winners first single.

Many people have claimed that this is proof that the show bosses are expecting Leona Lewis to win the show. Others have went as far as to suggest that the whole X Factor series has been a fix.

It has emerged today that Leona’s fellow X Factor contestant Ben Mills is not too happy about the song choice either.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “Ben’s really angry about the song.

“He doesn’t want to record it and has been saying he will walk out of the show before the final if he thinks anything else is swung in Leona’s favour.

“All the remaining contestants are meant to record the song this week so that it is ready for release once the winner is announced.

“But Ben thinks Leona now has an unfair advantage and is convinced he’s being stitched up by Simon Cowell.”

This weeks X Factor will be following the theme of songs from movies. Each act will be singing two songs.

Tonight on ITV2’s Xtra Factor: The Aftermath some of this weeks songs were revealed:
Eton Road -
Everybody needs somebody to love
Can You Feel The Love Tonight

Leona Lewis -
I will always love you
Lady Marmalade

Ben Mills-
Your Song
Live and Let Die

Ray Quinn-
Jailhouse Rock
The Way You look tonight

The MacDonald Brothers
I’m Gonna Be (500Miles)
When You Say Nothing At All

I have to say Leona’s song choice was PREDICTABLE as was The MacDonald Brothers……if they are kicked out after this week they never will be!

In Tabby and Brad’s absence (happy birthday :-D) y’all have the joys of my X Factor Chat.. so here we go!

1. Ben Mills: Well, it couldn’t really be anyone else. Ben did an amazing job tonight, despite having struggled with laryngitis this week. Brilliant performance, spot on song choice, and he didn’t need to get by With A Little Help From His Friends.

2. Robert Allen: Robert sang You Are Not Alone, the Michael Jackson hit, but with his talent he’ll never be alone. He has such a totally soulful voice, which just shines now he’s curbed his Tiggerlike enthusiasm.

3. Leona Lewis: Her Bridge Over Troubled Water was far from her best performance, and, despite Sharon’s affirmation that it was flawless, there were problems - again with her lower register, and her tendency to screech at the top notes. But when she gets it right, boy does she blow your socks off.

4. The MacDonald Brothers: Yes, I can hardly believe I’ve typed their names in 4th place, and I shall do proper penance. Hopefully, this will be the kiss of death, and they’ll go out. With Love is All Around, they actually sounded tuneful, if a little Cheesy. I fear they will survive to next week.

5. Eton Road: I love the Eton Road boys, and on paper, I Don’t Feel Like Dancing should have suited them down to the ground. But there sounded to be something decidely weird with the sound production during their song, so I have no idea if they were harmonising or not. In all consciousness, and based on Simon’s opinions on the individual vocals, I have to assume they weren’t.

6. Raymond Quinn: Ray was absolutely dire. Livin’ La Vida Loca is about as close to swing as you can get without being swing, but he oh so struggled with the verses. He didn’t even command the stage in the way he does normally, and I feel that he’s just used up his final life.

Once again I got my weekly fix of the Xtra Factor tonight and here’s what songs the contestants were rehearsing for Saturdays show.

Eton Road: Scissor Sisstors - I Don’t Feel Like Dancing

MacDonald Brother: Wet Wet Wet - Love Is All Around

Robert Allen: Michael Jackson - You Are Not Alone

Leona Lewis: Bridge Over Troubled Water

Ray Quinn: Ricky Martin: Livin La Vida Loca

Ben Mills: ‘I get by with a litlle help from my friends’