UPDATE: BRIAN FRIEDMAN HAS NOW CONFIRMED THAT THE THEME HAS NOT CHANGED AGAIN. HE TWEETED:

“Just to clear up any doubts or concerns out there for X Factor fans… I confirmed the theme was changed, NOT that it was changed again ”

Brian Friedman has told his Twitter followers that Simon Cowell has changed this week’s X Factor theme again!

Earlier this week Brian reported that Simon had already changed the theme six times before settling on Wham! and George Michael songs. However at 5.28pm today Brian, the show’s creative director tweeted:

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X Factor creative director Brian Friedman has denied that there is anything going on between Olly Murs and Stacey Solomon.

“I don’t think there’s anything going on there at all – I wish there was, Stacey and Olly are two of the most fun people to be around so they would make a great couple, but unfortunately, I haven’t seen any fireworks,” he told PA.

Brian, also revealed that he isn’t a bit surprised that John and Edward Grimes have survived for so long.

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Brian Friedman has lashed out at Simon Cowell for changing this week’s X Factor theme no less than six times.

The theme is usually announced the weekend before the show airs and song choosing begins soon after. However Simon’s indecision has led to a big delay in song choice and routine planning and reportedly thrown the whole process into disarray.

Brian, who acts as creative director for the show, told The Mirror:

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X Factor creative director, Brian Friedman has denied that he gives more attention to John and Edward Grimes on the show.

After a stream of huge stage numbers, with hordes of backing dancers and special effects, many fans had begun to claim that the other acts are losing out as Jedward’s numbers take precedence.

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X Factor creative director and choreographer Brian Friedman, has admitted that he would love to rejoin the X Factor judging panel.

Brian was hired as a judge back in 2007 after Louis Walsh was sacked, he was moved to the position of Creative Director when Louis was rehired.

Brian told The Sunday Mirror: “I think X Factor should get back to the dream team.

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Brian Friedman has reportedly suggested that John and Edward Grimes could struggle with their vocals, if they were asked to sing a ballad on the show.

When asked if the twins were taking the place of a more talented act, Friedman, the show’s creative director told the Evening Standard: “Yes, but the thing is the public are voting for them.

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X FACTOR creative director Brian Friedman, has claimed that if John and Edward Grimes won, it would ‘make a mockery’ of the show. He went on to plead with the viewers to stop voting for the teenagers.

In an interview with The News Of The World, Brian has admitted that while Dublin lads John and Edward are great entertainment but their vocals are so bad that Brian said listening to the boys sing is like ‘entering the gates of hell.’

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X Factor creative director, Brian Friedman has admitted that, at times, he feels like the mother of John and Edward Grimes.

Friedman told this week’s heat magazine: “They’re like kids in an art class who have drawn an ugly thing, but their mother loves it.”

“I kind of feel like their mother. I create something really ugly and they perform it and I love it. It’s like babysitting.”

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The X Factor’s creative director Brian Friedman has said that Strictly Come Dancing needs to become more like America’s Dancing With The Stars.

Friedman told PA that the BBC show would steal more viewers away from X Factor if they had a glossier image.

He said : “There’s something about the American version which is not translating into the British version, and this is the version we had first. Somehow in America we’ve really managed to buff and shine the show, make it high gloss, it looks really expensive.

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X Factor creative director, Brian Friedman has revealed that judge Louis Walsh will be back on the show this Saturday.

Brian seemed excited by the news, but as much as I am sorry for Louis’ huge loss and difficult time, I have to admit that I enjoyed The X Factor without him.

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X Factor creative director Brian Friedman has admitted that he thinks Danyl Johnson will win this year’s series.

Brian told Closer magazine: “Danyl has the most star quality. He has the confidence, swagger and knows how to work the camera.”

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X Factor creative director, Brian Friedman has slammed judges Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole for their treatment of Kandy Rain.

The female judges slammed the girl band for their provocative outfits, telling them they need to be more demure and move away from the stripper image.

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X Factor creative director, Brian Friedman has claimed that Cheryl Cole has made some big mistakes during this year’s series.

Friedman told the Daily Star: “Cheryl made some very big errors of choice this year and I don’t think she’ll win.”

He continued: “I think Cheryl went for people who would win votes instead of the better singers, but I think she made a mistake. I would have put Ethan [Boroian] and Duane [Lamonte] through.

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X Factor choreographer, Brian Friedman has admitted that he does have a special place in his heart for John and Edward Grimes.

Despite thousands of viewers calling for them to be axed, Brian told The Mirror:

“The boys are totally insane to watch in rehearsals – but they have a huge fan base. Out of everyone, they are the contestants that everyone is talking about. They are so bad that they are good.

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X Factor choreographer Brian Friedman has said that it doesn’t matter if Cheryl Cole mimes on Sunday night’s X Factor, as this is not her competition.

He told Radio One Newsbeat: “I have not heard that Cheryl’s pre-recording.

“I can only compare this to other performers out there; Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Britney Spears. They’ve all mimed at award shows and other various occasions.

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