X Factor runners up, Same Difference, have been offered a £1 million record deal by Simon Cowell’s record company, Syco, according to The Sun.
The brother and sister duo had originally been offered a one single deal, which had been delayed, but reports now suggest that they will now release a full album which will include songs that have been written by previous X Factor winner, Leona Lewis.
Same Difference’s Sarah said: “We were on the train to London when we got the call.
“I think we probably deafened all the passengers because we were screaming so much. Continue reading ‘Same Difference Get £1 Million Record Deal!‘ »
February 17, 2008 – 3:38 pm
Rhydian Roberts has been accused of plunging X Factor winner, Leon Jackson’s set into darkness at a recent X Factor show.
The pair are currently touring the UK with a number of other XF finalists and Niki Evans has revealed to The Daily Star that she suspects Rhydian was intentionally behind an electrical malfunction during Leon’s last performance.
Niki, 35, who finished fourth, said: “At the end of his performance Rhydian jumps off the stage and runs around the side to make way for Leon.
“But the other night he happened to run around the wrong way and step on a plug which turned all the bloody electrics off.” Continue reading ‘X Factor: Rhydian Roberts Accused Of Sabotaging Leon’s Set‘ »
February 10, 2008 – 4:24 pm
X Factor runner up, Rhydian Roberts has been snubbed by his national rugby team, after he was banned from singing the national anthem before a game.
Previously, Rhydian had previously been asked to perform at a major game, but in a massive u turn this week, executives have now dropped him from the programme.
A WRU spokesman said: “Our focus now is on using community choirs.”
Rhydian’s uncle Nigel Roberts told The People: “It is astonishing. We feel the WRU has messed up.”
February 8, 2008 – 9:35 pm
X Factor runner up Rhydian Roberts has admitted that he is still celibate despite the fact that he has been dating Simon Cowell’s makeup artist for the last few months.
He told The Sun: “She is OK with my celibacy. She has understanding, because she has a similar faith, which is nice.
“If people think I’m weird or whatever for not sleeping with a girl, so be it, I’ll sleep with the person I feel in love with, when I find that person and decide to marry. You can’t have a faith and try to compromise. Continue reading ‘X Factor: Rhydian Roberts Still Celibate‘ »
February 1, 2008 – 4:00 pm
Many rumours have circulated the tabloids recently, claiming that X Factor runner up, Rhydian Roberts had been signed up to star in the new Phanton Of The Opera stage show.
However, in an interview with The Sun today, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, creator of the show denies having ever approached the white haired singer saying:
“I wouldn’t have thought so. I’ve never heard him sing.”
January 29, 2008 – 1:38 pm
Rhydian Roberts has revealed that he is dating X Factor makeup artist, Julia Carta. Well he’s not gay then!
Rhydian admitted: “I fancied her when we were making the show.
“She’s half-Spanish and very beautiful, with dark hair and olive skin. I was also attracted to her because of her lovely personality. She was very supportive and gave me little tips and words of encouragement.
“We’re gradually getting to know one another properly and I’m very happy. She’s 12 years older than me, but that’s fine with us both.”
He also told Hello! magazine: “I don’t want to keep barking on about being a virgin and a Christian at the age of 24. I will make love with the person I fall in love with. Continue reading ‘Rhydian Roberts Dating X Factor Makeup Artist‘ »
January 24, 2008 – 1:34 pm
Simon Cowell has spoken to UK Star magazine this week about X Factor runner up, Rhydian Roberts.
Cowell believes that although the singer didn’t win the ITV talent show, he still has big potential. I suppose thats why he offered him a £1 million record deal just days after the show finished!
Simon told Star magazine: “He could make £20 million over five years. He has got something about him.
“He has got that look in his eyes, that steel that every good artist needs. He’s a showman.” Continue reading ‘Simon Cowell Predicts Rhydian Will Make It!‘ »
January 21, 2008 – 8:38 pm
X Factor runner up, Rhydian Roberts will work with Meatloaf song writer, Jim Steinman, The Sun has revealed.
Rhydian said: “It seems Jim had seen a clip of me singing Meatloaf’s I Would Do Anything for Love on one of the X Factor shows, a song he himself had written.
“I’m a big Meatloaf fan too. We’ve both got that kind of quasi-opera thing going on - although he’s a tenor and I’m a baritone.” Continue reading ‘X Factor: Rhydian Roberts to Work With Jim Steinman‘ »
January 13, 2008 – 7:54 pm
X Factor contestant Niki Evans has quit her job as a dinner lady in Polesworth International School.
Niki had asked the school to hold open her job while she competed in the TV show, however she has now made the decision not to return to her old profession.
“I loved my job. The school was brilliant in keeping my job open for so long,” Niki told the Daily Star. “I’ll miss the kids and staff.”
January 7, 2008 – 11:35 am
X Factor winner Leon Jackson has been told to fix his teeth before he tries to conquer America this year.
Record company bosses have warned the Scottish singer that he needs to lose the “gap-tooth look” if he wants to succeed in the States.
A source tells The People, “He needs to look perfect if he’s going to break into America because they’re really fussy about teeth.”
