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November 5th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Brian Friedman, itv, John and Edward Grimes, X Factor, X Factor 2009

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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October 30th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Brian Friedman, itv, John and Edward Grimes, X Factor, X Factor 2009

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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October 27th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Brian Friedman, itv, John and Edward Grimes, X Factor, X Factor 2009

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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October 26th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: bbc, Brian Friedman, itv, Strictly Come Dancing, Strictly Come Dancing 2009, X Factor, X Factor 2009

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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October 23rd, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Brian Friedman, itv, louis walsh, X Factor, X Factor 2009

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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October 20th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Brian Friedman, Danyl Johnson, itv, X Factor, X Factor 2009

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.”
Anyone agree?
October 20th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Brian Friedman, Cheryl Cole, dannii minogue, itv, Kandy Rain, X Factor

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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October 19th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Brian Friedman, Cheryl Cole, itv, X Factor, X Factor 2009

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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October 18th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Brian Friedman, itv, John and Edward Grimes, X Factor, X Factor 2009

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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October 16th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Brian Friedman, Cheryl Cole, itv, X Factor, X Factor 2009

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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January 22nd, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Brian Friedman, Strictly Come Dancing 2009

X Factor choreographer is reported to be joining the Strictly come Dancing panel for 2009.
The Daily Star has reported that the former Grease Is The Word judge is in early talks with BBC bosses about his new role.
“Brian would love to be on Strictly,” said a source.
December 30th, 2008 by Lynn. Tags: Brian Friedman, Cheryl Cole, X Factor
The X Factor’s Creative Director, Brian Friedman, has recently spoken out about his annoyance at Cheryl Cole’s criticism of his choice of outfits for some of the finalists during the show.
Brian helped boyband JLS come up with their outfits and choreography during Big Band week but Cheryl wasn’t impressed and called the boys outfits ‘dated’.
‘I didn’t think their jackets were dated at all,’ Brian told Now magazine.
‘They were made recently, they fitted great, and they looked smooth. Who’s Cheryl to say sequins are dated?’ Read more & comment »
December 16th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Brian Friedman, X Factor 2008

X Factor Creative Director, Brian Friedman has revealed that he may not return to the show for next years series.
Brian found Simon Cowell way too controlling this year and probably wasn’t too amused with his constant criticism of Brian’s roller skating dancers.
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December 11th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Brian Friedman, X Factor 2008
X Factor choreographer, Brian Friedman has revealed that he has been exhausted by this series of the show and by the judges criticism in particular.
"It’s been exhausting and exciting and fulfilling. It’s just been a rollercoaster all around pressures every week, tears from the contestants, critiques from the judges to me and I’m not competing so it’s been a lot," he told MSN.
Brian is hoping however that the experience will seem worth it when he looks back.
"I have enjoyed it and I am sure a week from now, a month from now when I look back on it will seem amazing," he said.
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December 5th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Brian Friedman, Britney Spears, X Factor 2008
X Factor choreographer Brian Friedman has defended his old pal Britney Spears against critics of her performance on the show last week.
Britney has been widely criticised for miming on last Saturday’s X Factor, for failing to mentor the contestants or even watch their performances backstage.
Brian told MSN:
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