Reports are circulating that former X Factor winner, Shayne Ward is to marry his long term girlfriend, Faye Mckeever.

The pair have been dating for six years and The Sunday People reported that McKeever wrote on a social networking website: “Faye is meeting her husband to be”, later adding: “Faye is so happy.”

Lucky girl eh? If it was me being asked, I so would!

Former X Factor winner, Shayne Ward, has risked the wrath of his bosses, Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh, by admitting that he prefers to watch BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing to ITV’s X Factor.

Of course this viewing decision is driven by testosterone and the only thing that keeps Shayne glued to BBC One is the gorgeous Kelly Brook.

Ward recently admitted: “I really fancy Kelly - she’s beautiful.”

Shayne Ward has spoken out about the calibre of this years X Factor contestants, claiming only one of them can actually sing!

Shayne, who was crowned X Factor winner two years ago, said: “I think Rhydian will win – he’s the only one of them who can really sing.

“I like Beverley. She seems such a nice person and has a good voice.

“And you’ve got five good-looking girls in Hope who can put on a show.” Read more & comment »

Former X Factor winner, Shayne Ward, has revealed that one of the best things about being back in the UK is that he can watch the latest X Factor series.

Speaking to The Mirror Shayne revealed:

“It’s great being back in the UK cos it means I can watch it. They have had some hilarious people on this year, it cracks me up!”

Former X Factor winner Shayne Ward has reportedly agreed to appear in a fashion show organised by Supermodel Naomi Campbell.

The pair were introduced recently bu Fugees star Wyclef Jean and hit it off immediately.

A source told The Sun: “Naomi and Shayne got on like a house on fire at will.I.am’s gig. They got on so well that she has asked him if he would model in the show she is organising for Mandela. He jumped at the chance.” Read more & comment »

Former X Factor winner, Shayne Ward has slammed Simon Cowell’s decision to sack Louis Walhs from the show earlier this year. Shayne thinks that the show would have flopped without him, but strongly denies any rumour of a PR stunt.

“Louis’s sacking was 100 per cent genuine. They wanted something new so they thought they’d try new judges and change around the set, and Louis did get axed - I know because he was gutted,” Shayne told the Manchester Evening News. Read more & comment »

Shayne Ward has recently recorded his comeback single and video “If Thats OK With You” last month. But his bosses, Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh have decided that it just isn’t strong enough for a comeback record and have sent him back to the studio.

A source told The Sun: “Louis and Simon are unhappy with Shayne’s new single and video. He needs something strong for his return to the charts and they felt it came up short. They are sending him to Sweden this weekend to record a last-minute track to make it a double A-side release.”

I would once again have to agree with Simon. I hate the synthesized voice effect throughout the verses and the song is instantly forgettable. As it is Shayne, there is plenty of eye candy in the video, but would I want to listen to the track on the radio or my iPod? Definitely not!

After spending the last two months working in LA on his new album, X Factor winner Shayne Ward has revealed how difficult he has found the seperation from long term girlfriend, Faye McKeever.

“Faye and I are still very much in love,” Shayne told the News of the World. “Being apart is hard. Because I’ve been in LA, I last saw her two months ago. But we chat every day. I couldn’t do phone sex though, that’s perverted!

“I love being faithful to her, but we’re not getting married. I’m young and enjoying life to the fullest. Marriage hasn’t crossed my mind. Faye’s very supportive, she’d never try to put chains on me.”

Last years X Factor winner Shayne Ward has failed to sell out ANY dates for his upcoming UK tour.

Shayne’s tour kicks off in the Point Theatre in Dublin and there are 2000 tickets left for that show alone.

A source close to the 22- year-old who won last year’s X Factor said: “It was always going to be an ambitious tour for someone who has only been around for a year.

“A tour as big as this costs a fortune and needs to be a sell-out just to break even.”

Last years X Factor winner has revealed that he is backing The MacDonald Brothers in this years show.

He says: “I think they deserve to do well in the future - they’ve got great voices.”

Shayne is obviously very loyal to his manager Louis Walsh who just happens to be mentoring the Scottish duo!

Robbie Williams has claimed this week that Irish X Factor judge Louis Walsh fancies him and wants to be his manager!

He thinks that could be the only reason for Louis’ recent criticisms of Robbie music and his comments that “Robbie Williams’ voice isn’t all that.”

The star added: “I just think Louis wants to manage me and sleep with me, so that must be a problem in his mind.

“Louis has started slagging me off all the time. I didn’t have any history with him so I don’t know why he’s doing it.

“He should decide if he wants to be a manager or a celebrity - I don’t think you can be both,” Robbie told The Sun.

Robbie also said that he gave X Factor winner Shayne Ward his phone number last year, but is still waiting to hear from him:

“I phone in and vote - it becomes the most important thing in your life at that moment. I voted for three or four people on the last X Factor, including Shayne Ward and the dustbin man, Andy.

“Later on I met Shayne and gave him my number but Louis doesn’t want him to have anything to do with me.”

Come on Louis….act your age!!

X Factor hopefuls have complained that last years X Factor winner Shayne Ward and the shows host Kate Thornton, mocked them and made obscene gestures as they auditioned at the weekend.

The Sun reported

One, Shannon Sellick said: “A year ago Shayne was one of us, queueing for his big chance.

“Now he’s looking down on us, making a mockery of us. I was disgusted by his behaviour.”

But a spokeswoman for Kate said they were simply waving at Destiny, Shayne’s old bandmates, and other people he has met through the show.

She added: “She did not mean to offend anybody and apologises if she did so.”

Some people just can’t take a joke!

X Factor winner Shayne Ward came face to face with his waxwork at Madame Tussauds - and declared: “My mum’s going to love it. She’ll probably want to take it home with her.

The chart-topping singer sat for Tussauds sculptors early last month and donated a £900 Gucci suit for the figure to wear.

Madame Tussauds said it had been inundated with requests from young visitors to make Ward the first reality television star to become a wax figure at the attraction.

He said: “It’s just fantastic. I can’t get over it.

Fans can also see him giving tips on how to be a pop star on a large plasma screen behind his wax double.

After winning X Factor, Ward’s debut single That’s My Goal was the Christmas number one, selling more than one million copies.

The song went on to break records for the fastest-selling download in a day.

He has just released his new single, No Promises, from his debut album, Shayne Ward.

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X Factor winner Shayne Ward has today announced the dates of his tour which is due to begin in January 2007.

Ward’s 11-date tour includes performances at the Manchester Evening News Arena, Cardiff International Arena, Birmingham’s NEC Arena. Irish fans will be able to catch their hero in Dublin and Cork.

Ward, 21, will perform a series of hits from the album, including the singles That’s My Goal, No Promises and Over The Rainbow.

He said: “I am very excited about my tour, I can’t imagine what it will be like to sing for so many people on my own but I can’t wait to go out there and do it.

“This whole experience has been a dream come true and a nationwide tour is the icing on the cake.”

There is a bizarre rumour circulating in web land that X Factor 2006 winner Shayne Ward has recently signed Celebrity Love Island star Fran Cosgrove as his new minder.

The former Westlife minder has not yet commented on the rumour, but it would seem to be a step backwards in his career after his rise to fame in last years reality Tv summer hit!