April 2nd, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
It’s been alleged this morning that former X Factor finalist Frankie Cocozza got into a spot of bother over the weekend when he was accused of having left a shop without paying for some items, which included booze.
However, it would appear that it could all be a mistake and a misunderstanding as it’s also been reported that CCTV footage showed Frankie trying to use a self-service checkout at the store, and, having entered his PIN number several times, he may well have thought his transaction was completed properly.
The Sun reports, “COPS were yesterday probing supermarket CCTV of Frankie Cocozza using a self-service checkout — after the bad boy X Factor reject left with booze that was not paid for.” Read more & comment »
March 28th, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
Former X Factor finalist Frankie Cocozza frequently hit the headlines during his time on the show, though primarily for the wrong reasons as the press reported on his wild partying and alleged drug binges…
However, since then – he starred in the 2011 series – Frankie has been quietly turning his life and his career around, and much of it, he says, is thanks to his girlfriend Leah Hudson, who he’s been dating for over a year.
And in addition, he’s being focusing on what he should’ve been focusing on during his time on X Factor; his music… Read more & comment »
March 19th, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
Frankie Cocozza has been speaking out about the X Factor in his latest interview and after blasting ‘b*stard’ Simon Cowell and ‘pr*ck’ Louis Walsh the former contestant actually had some nice things to say about some of the show’s former stars too.
The lineup for this year’s panel seem to be very much up in the air still but it has been rumoured that Sharon Osbourne may be making a return, following her departure from the show back in 2008.
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March 19th, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
Frankie Cocozza has blasted Simon Cowell once again and branded the X Factor star a ‘b*stard’.
The Brighton born singer shot to fame on the ITV show in 2011, when he made it into Gary Barlow’s final three but was later disqualified from the series, amidst accusations of illegal drug taking.
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January 23rd, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
Frankie Cocozza is back! We know that many of you had been wondering what had happened to the former X Factor contestant, the Celebrity Big Brother housemate and the troubled drug user and ladies man.
The young singer shot to fame in 2011 when he appeared on the ITV singing competition, showing off his bum tattoos at first and eventually being forcibly disqualified due to rule breaking, which was later confirmed to be drug and party related.
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December 12th, 2012 by Anna Howell.
Former X Factor contestant, Rylan Clark, has reportedly been offered a deal worth £250,000 to take part in next year’s Celebrity Big Brother.
Rumours that Rylan, who was described by head judge, Gary Barlow, as an eccentric novelty act, had been approached to take part in the popular Channel 5 reality show as soon as he was voted off the X Factor a few weeks ago, but were soon quashed when it was revealed that he would be taking part in the tour which starts in January meaning it would clash with CBB.
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November 20th, 2012 by TV Writer Lynn.
Former X Factor stars Joe McElderry and Frankie Cocozza have been talking to the press this week, though for rather different reasons…
Starting with former winner Joe McElderry, he’s revealed to The Sun that his ordeal at the hands of a crazed stalker is finally over after the courts issued a five-year restraining order against crazed fan, Ennis McBride.
Joe revealed to the paper that obsessed McBride bombarded him with messages and letters and finally turned up at Joe’s home and spoke to his mother. The ordeal only ended after police were called and McBride was charged with harassment.
Joe explained, “It started when Ennis came to my house and asked to speak to me urgently… Read more & comment »
November 7th, 2012 by TV Writer Lynn.
As fans of The X Factor will no doubt know, finalist Lucy Spraggan sensationally quit the show last week, citing her ongoing ill health as the reason she’d decided to leave the contest.
And for the last couple of weeks, talented singer songwriter hasn’t been seen in public or at the show’s studios in Wembley…
However, yesterday, Lucy – accompanied by a friend – was spotted saying hello to fans and signing autographs in Dover, Kent.
An onlooker said, “She wasn’t herself but her friend was looking after her.”
In other X Factor news, former finalist Frankie Cocozza, who himself quit the contest last year after he was widely criticized for drug use and partying, has blasted the show, saying he – and fellow finalist Misha B – were “set up” to fail in order to cause controversy… Read more & comment »
October 8th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Frankie Cocozza has waded in and offered his opinion on last night’s big X Factor scandal.
The former contestant was eliminated from the show last year, after producers found out he had been taking drugs at all night parties, while supposed to be preparing for his weekend performances.
His winning a place on the show caused controversy alone, with many viewers blasting Gary Barlow for choosing the mediocre singer as one of his finalists at judges houses.
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September 25th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Carolynne Poole has insisted that she won’t be a wallflower on this year’s series of The X Factor.
The 31 year old singer made it as far as judges houses last year before being eliminated by Louis Walsh in favour of crazy performer Goldie Cheung. Also succeeding in making it to the live shows in 2011 was Frankie Cocozza, who is more memorable for the amount of women he slept with and his bum cheeks than he is for any performing skills.
This year, Carolynne says she is determined to shine and to stand out from the crowd and she plans to use her good looks and smokin’ hot body to do it.
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