Janet Jackson and Lady Gaga have reportedly been lined up to perform and mentor contestants, for an upcoming Michael Jackson themed X Factor show.

Before his death, ITV bosses were rumoured to have lined up MJ for the show himself, however now they are hoping that his sister will perform a tribute in his honour.

The Michael Jackson week will most likely take place during the show’s semi final week, as both Janet and Lady Gaga are scheduled to be in the UK at that time.

The controversial TV medium Derek Acorah has said that Michael Jackson made “contact” with him because “he’s unhappy with his final resting place.”

During Sky1’s televised séance, Acorah said that Jackson is “at peace”, although he would have preferred to have been buried next to Marilyn Monroe.

It seems even in death, some stars just have a hissy fit when they don’t get what they want…

In a report in the Daily Mail, Acorah said that Jackson was “speaking through him” and was saying to him, “I wished to lie alongside her. I suppose it’s of no consequence.”

Acorah later said that Jackson added, “I’m only now starting to adjust to my spiritual life.”

What are your thoughts on this séance and Derek Acorah? Let us know.

The BBC is said to be planning a new talent show which will find a performer who can dance like Michael Jackson.

The Sun reports that the show will be titled ‘Move Like Jacko’ and will feature one of his siblings as a judge. r

A source told the paper: “People are so passionate about Michael it makes sense to build a talent show devoted to him and his incredible performances.

“And given that his family played such a huge part in his life, it makes sense for one of them to be a judge. Jermaine, Janet or LaToya would be brilliant.”

A BBC spokesperson said in a statement: “We are currently in advanced discussions about commissioning a new entertainment show, which will seek to find Britain’s most talented dancer, who can move like the legendary Michael Jackson.”

Yesterday BB1 winner Craig Phillips took on Halfwit in the assault course. BB2’s Dean took on Lisa in an attempt build the highest tower made of sugar cubes. Rodrigo then had to bet which of the BB3 Housemates (Sophie Pritchard, Lee Davey and Alex Sibley) would win in an egg and spoon race.

Earlier today Noirin took on BB4’s Federico in a gymkhana competition. Noirin nervously passed round the house before the task started and Housemates all tried to guess which ex-Housemate she would face.
Warming up by jumping over chairs dressed in her costume, Noirin playfully cracked her whip at Marcus and Halfwit.

As she walked into the garden Marcus wished Noirin luck saying “go get ‘em”. As he entered the House both Federico and Noirin admitted to each other they were nervous of the task although Federico admitted he was competitive. Within minutes Federico also revealed to Noirin that Michael Jackson had passed away. Noirin seemed too nervous to react to the news. .

As he did the task Federico chatted through out and yelled “The indignity!” He breathlessly told Noirin on finishing that she would “be great”.

As she stood on the start line the rest of the Housemates cheered Noirin on by banging on the windows of the living room.

Chatting after the task Noirin revealed that she doesn’t fancy anyone in the house and that she was disappointed by the men in the house, saying that when they all entered the house she “waited until the last one came in, but no”. Federico himself was not immune to Noirin’s charms and told her before he left that she had “beautiful eyes”.

As soon as she finished the task Noirin told Housemates that Federico had told her something from the outside. Housemates spent minutes trying to guess what it was, worried that a war had started or that Federico had told Noirin something about them all. However Noirin reassured them that is was not personal about anyone. Rodrigo speculated that someone famous had died and Charlie was worried that the Queen had died or speculated that perhaps that Katie Price and Peter Andre were back together. Noirin went straight into the diary room to ask Big Brother if she could tell the rest of the house the news about Michael Jackson.

Noirin came out of the diary room and said “Big Brother said I can tell you” she continued “For me this is a really big deal because I loved his music but Michael Jackson has died”. She added “He was an icon of my time”.

Siavash “are you S***ing us? Lisa said “what a shame” and added “we should do a task”. The Housemates then talked about Michael Jackson as a “great artist” and “brilliant dancer”. Siavash said it just “makes you realise all the things that are happening outside”. Lisa said Federico “shouldn’t have told us though” and Rodrigo agreed animatedly saying “he ruined my day”.

Rodrigo then went into the bedroom and angrily said to Noirin “one of the most important and famous singers, who everyone loved, has died”, “I am upset, now we will just think about this”. As Rodrigo and Noirin sat and chatted about what they could do to commemorate him Rodrigo said “you can’t even believe it, it is like it is not true”. Noirin replied “Do you think I beat Federico?”.

Housemates are still talking about Michael Jackson, Siavash in particular saying her really cannot believe it.

It’s been revealed today that Michael Jackson had signed Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity as a support act for his London shows just days before he died.

According to The Sun newspaper, the dance act would’ve received £10,000 per night and if they’d performed at each of his 50 shows, that would’ve netted them half a million pounds.

The group have often said that their dance moves – which won the nation’s votes on BGT – were inspired by Jackson and last night, a spokesmen for the group told the paper, “The boys signed their deal last week. They were over the moon.

“It was a once-in-a-lifetime gig.”

In the wake of the sad news that Michael Jackson has died, many messages on internet forums are calling for Big Brother bosses to pass the news on to the housemates.

What do you think? Should they be told the news or should BB stick firmly to the rules about not letting the housemates know anything that’s going on in the outside world?

Michael Jackson has been in the newspapers over the last few weeks more than he has been in years and today yet another story is circulating about him.

As we all know, Michael will be in the UK later this year for a run of shows in London’s O2 Arena and his time in the country will overlap with that of the live X Factor shows. So, surprise surprise, Simon Cowell is trying to secure Jackson as a guest on the hit talent show presumably hoping to get in early and stop him being snapped up by rival show, Strictly Come Dancing.

Last year Simon secured a performance from Britney Spears on the show, which caused headlines for all the wrong reasons, Jackson would be an even bigger coup.

A source told The Mirror: “Britney was a massive coup for Cowell. But he’s determined to raise the bar even higher and secure Jacko’s services.

“He is perhaps one of the few artists who could outshine Britney. The only sticking point is that while Britney had her new album to promote, Jacko’s shows have sold out in minutes and don’t necessarily need the publicity. But Cowell won’t let that stop him. He is determined to get his man.”

I have no idea how or why this occurred, but The Sun is running a story today reporting that Michael Jackson phoned Jade Goody at the weekend.

Michael was in London at the time promoting his upcoming summer gigs and is said to have called Jade to hospital to offer her support and well wishes.

A pal told the newspaper: “He learned of Jade’s suffering and wanted to lend his support and comfort her at this awful time. When she was told Michael was on the phone her eyes lit up and she mustered all the strength she could to have a chat.”

When Jade was too tired to talk any longer, Michael was passed onto her husband Jack Tweed.

The friend said: “He was wishing them both the best and asked if there was anything he could do for them or the family.

“Jade and Jack were touched.”

He added: “It gave her a real boost and hope that she’ll be alive to watch him perform in the summer.”

Does anyone else find this story just a little bit weird?

Dermot O’Leary has just revealed that the theme for next weeks X Factor live show will be Michael Jackson songs.

So who will be moonwalking (JLS) and who will sing Thriller (should be Rachel Hylton)? All I can say is thank the Lord that we aren’t actually being subjected to the real life Michael Jackson singing on the show covered with a mask, blanket or whatever he is wearing now!

Have you any thoughts on what the acts should sing? At least with a tighter theme there isn’t as much scope for Louis Walsh to mess up the song choices!

I kid you not! The word is that one of the music business’s most famous families, The Jacksons, are to star in a new reality TV show set in Devon.

The show will centre around Tito Jackson who will be based in a mansion near Barnstaple on the north Devon coast, and will also feature Jermaine, Janet, parents Joe and Katherine and possibly even Michael as make their flying visits.

It all sounds a bit surreal to me!