I'm sure you're right, don't know what it costs to buy them out of their contract, but the cost may depend on how in demand they are.
And at the Moment Simon will be getting his share bacause all work will have to go through him.
And he could tell them to do CBB and they would get nothing but their expenses like they probably do now, and Simon would make a mint.

Blimey.  No hope for me then.  Very strange and apparently lonely! 

I was only refering to Simon, not to us mere mortals, he is very rich and he has no-one to lavish his money on only cats and dogs.


He is going away on Holiday with all his Ex Girlfriends and his Mother.
The Mind Boggles

Taps nose...anyone single man who takes their mother on holiday...

I see Simon is on Holiday in Barbados, didn't take him long to forget about the show and it's contestants.

Sadly i think he's more a business man than mentor, promoter - unlike Louie

I see Dannii is still bitter over Lucie going, like get over it woman. People decided her time was up that week, funny how she's over Rachel going over Lloyd. She played the last girl in the competition card a bit too much with Stacey.

Maybe he's got no sense of commitment.  I'm like that, I even struggle to commit to watching a film to its end. 

it's alright for some innit

It wouldn't be into the millions. And even if the record company did offer say, a 3 album deal, they will have a get out clause to drop the act after 1 album if sales are poor.

He goes every year, all of them have xmas off then it's back for the tour. (And Simon starts on AI mid-Jan)

Dannii was right, Lucie should not have gone when she did, and Olly should have gone instead of the twins, when they make wrong decisions it changes the whole course of the show.

And it made a massive difference to the outcome.

So we end up with Olly as a hero, but no-one even liked him until week 9, that's how good he was.

Hicky Lucie's time was up that week for sure, if anything her going out to the Twins has generated all this interest in her. If she went out against Lloyd or Olly than hardly anyone apart from her fans would give a flying damn about her. I'm glad she is doing well.



John and Edward confirmed having their own show on ITV2, what fun that will be to watch. jedward itv reality show 


I really like the RATM song, was on my old GTA game, hope it gets to number one now, got a feeling Joe will eventually get the number one though...

I think they are all talking rubbish, it's all just talk, if they are all still under contract till at least March then they can't do anything can they.

They will all be doing the X-F tour for 3 months so I can't see what all the talk is about.

Joe's enjoying his fame... so farJoe McElderry is probably the most famous man in Britain at the moment, being a newly crowned X Factor winner.

We chatted to him about the battle for the Christmas number one, his dream duet partner and his ability, or otherwise, to do a Beyonce booty bounce.

Since winning the show with almost two-thirds of the vote, Joe has been the most talked about 18-year-old in the country.

He's currently engaged in a too-close-to-call battle for the Christmas number one, thanks to an internet campaign to push Rage Against The Machine's Killing In The Name Of to the top of the chart and end The X Factor reign over the festive top spot.

In the midst of a nationwide treck to plug his single, The Climb, Joe took time out to talk to us about winning, Cheryl and his future.

What's the weirdest thing that's happened since you won The X Factor?
I think probably meeting the princes at the Milly Awards. That was a bit mad. They told me they'd watched The X Factor and really enjoyed it and were just saying well done.

What do you remember of the moment Dermot announced you were the winner?
It's actually a complete blur. I kind of felt like I was in another world. I remember hearing my name and then just jumping around like an idiot. Afterwards we had a glass of champagne on Xtra Factor and then we had to go and pack! We had to leave the house the next day, so I just went back and packed and then went to bed.

What's your take on the battle for Christmas No1?
You know, I'd be disappointed if I didn't get to number one, so I really hope people get behind us and vote for my single – vote? What am I talking about?! Voting's done now. I hope people buy the single. But it's just like any other chart battle and it's all down to the public to buy the single they like, and I hope they get behind us. But I wish Rage Against The Machine luck as well.

What do you think of their song?
I haven't actually heard it yet. I should probably have a little listen and check it out.

It's got some very rude words in it, you should probably brace yourself.
So I've heard [laughs]. I'm not sure it would be a very appropriate Christmas song. But we'll see.

What did you think of The Climb the first time you heard it?
I have to say that at the start I thought 'ooh, that's a bit of a funny choice'. But now that I've heard it quite a few times I've realised that it's really about the X Factor journey. The words really say a lot about that experience.

Have you thought about what kind of music you'd like to record?
I've not thought about it much yet. I'm going to have a think about it over Christmas, but I'd like to do some fast songs as well as slower ones. I want some up-tempo tunes. I listen to a lot of chart music: Beyonce, Rihanna, Neyo – that kind of thing. And Cheryl, of course. I love her album. So maybe I'd like to do a bit of that, plus some of the sort of stuff I did on the show. I'd just like to do a mixture.

What contact have you had with Cheryl since you won?
She's been texting and just saying, 'Give us a ring if you want to talk about anything'.

Do you know how much you'll work with her now?
I don't know. We'll have to see what happens in the new year. I'll be meeting with Simon in the new year to talk about things.

When do you think you'll start work on the album?
I think it'll probably wait until after the tour. I cannot wait for the tour. I'm so excited. To be able to perform in massive arenas is going to be amazing. To be back with the other contestants will be great, particularly being able to perform without the pressure will be brilliant.

If you could have your pick of anyone to duet with, who would you choose?
Beyonce. I'd love to do a duet with her. Maybe a bit of Crazy In Love – no, that's a joke.

You'd have to learn the booty bounce if you did that song. Can you do it?
Haha. I'd give it a good go.

Are there any artists you'd like to emulate?
I think something along the lines of George Michael. So you can do ballads but also faster, up-tempo, cool music. He just does a mixture of everything. Me and Cheryl went into his dressing room to talk to him before the peformance on the final show and I talked to him on stage. He was really lovely and made us feel really comfortable on stage.

Simon say he's thinking about signing Olly. What do you think of that, given you're the winner?
I think it's good. Olly's really great and I wish him success, so I hope that's true... He's an amazing performer and he's got a great voice. I think he's just one of those people that everyone loves to watch and he really commands the stage. He's got that charm and knows how to work the crowd.

Who was your favourite other act to watch in the competition?
I love Olly, but I also love Rachel and I really enjoyed watching John and Edward. I absolutely loved Ice Ice Baby. That was their best. They were really entertaining and they brought something different to the competition. I'm glad everybody started to love them.  was brilliant for them to finally go out on stage and have people cheering for them rather than booing.

Since the moment you became the favourite to win you've been in the papers almost every day and people suddenly treat you like public property. How do you find that aspect of the X Factor game?
There was an element of it in the competition, obviously, but I just try not to get to wrapped up in it. I just try to ignore the attention on that side and concentrate on the singing, because that's what it's all about. I don't take it for granted and I just feel lucky to be in this position at the minute.

Cole beats Minogue to 'Best Dressed' gong

Friday, December 18 2009, 11:31 GMT

By Mayer Nissim, Entertainment Reporter

Cheryl Cole has beaten Dannii Minogue into second place for the 'Best Dressed' prize at the Women Of the Year Awards from iVillage.

The Girls Aloud singer came first with 26.3% of the votes, with Minogue winning 25.1%.

Mingoue recently claimed that Cole has two stylists who work with her on The X Factor, while she has none.

Other winners included First Lady Michelle Obama, who picked up the 'Best Mother' and 'Most Inspirational' prizes, and X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, who was named 'Best Newcomer'.

Glamour model Katie Price won the 'Worst Dressed' prize, with Kerry Katona named 'Biggest Disaster'.

You're right Darlo, must try and get brain into gear.

Post moved to appropriate thread.

Wrong thread Hicky for that article.


Joe will surely get the number one spot now?.


Twins on the Graham Norton show next week and they are on a show also with Ant and Dec.

Oh dear

A twitter from Alex
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Delayed flights due to snow! But finally I've soundchecked and ready to rock&roll! Let's party Dublin!!! X
about 1 hour ago from UberTwitter

I'm really liking Alexandra Burke now, hope she has fun.

She's a lovely girl really, has had a hard times on some of the DS forums.
They seem to just like insulting people for something to do, a shame really, it's just how some people seem to get their kicks.
Don't believe in it myself.

Latest twitter from Jedward.
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1. Here in woburn abbey looks so cool,tina turner,elton john and everyone has performed here and now john and edward take to the stage!oh yeah about 2 hours ago from web

I hardly took any notice of Alexandra during X-Factor Hicky because I only really liked JLS, Diana and Ruth. After when she won at first she irritated me and I thought she was a bit big headed but i'm glad I warmed to her at last now, no denying that she definetly can sing and has a powerful voice.

Her new song is ok.

Best of Twitter 2009


Twins first and they've had it only for about a week/two weeks, liking Ruth and Diana's positions.

Don't understand the point of the vote?, what's the vote for?

Best Twitter account of 2009.

How do you classify a good twitter account.

I have a feeling we are being taken for a ride here.

I just can't see the point still.

If it can't be classified as to what makes a good twitter account then I can understand why the public was getting the wrong idea with X-Factor and SCD.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/ho...l-Rages-riffage.html

Little twonk Wouldnt mind punching his annoying face... then he will put his teeth away.

Reading that Meaty makes me hope even more he won't get to No 1.
It shouldn't be an automatic privilege to get Christmas no 1 just because you win the X Factor. How arrogant.

Twin the money

Jedward chase Joe to top X Factor earnings list

By Dan Wootton & Tom Latchem, 20/12/2009

TONE-DEAF X Factor twins Jedward are now earning MORE than all the finalists apart from winner Joe McElderry.

Incredibly John and Edward Grimes are way up there in a league table revealed by the News of the World - on a whacking £40,000 a gig for just THREE songs!

Only series winner Joe - aged 18 just like the Irish duo - will do better, demanding £50,000 a pop when bookings for him open in the New Year.

But there's a huge gap between the earning power of those two acts and the rest of the X Factor stars.

Despite being booted off the hit show three weeks before last Sunday's final Jedward pull in over FIVE TIMES more than runner-up Olly Murs and EIGHT TIMES more than third-placed Stacey Solomon.

Last night an influential music biz source revealed: "These figures prove this year's real sensations are Jedward. They'll end up making a truckload more than those others."

Our Top 12 X Factor 2009 pay-per-gig league reveals:

1. Joe McElderry - £50,000.

2. Jedward - £40,000.

3. Olly Murs - £7,500.

4. Stacey Solomon - £5,000.

5. Danyl Johnson - £4,000.

6. Lloyd Daniels - £3,000.

7. Jamie Afro-£3,000.

8. Lucie Jones - £3,000.

9. Miss Frank - £2,250.

10. Rachel Adedeji - £1,750.

11. Kandy Rain - £1,750.

12. Rikki Loney - £1,500

It's the quiffed-up Jedward brothers' flair for grabbing headlines and attention that's left rivals trailing in the cash stakes.

Our insider said: "The X Factor was all about Jedward this year. The winner is always looked after financially but there are no guarantees for second, third and fourth place.

"Jedward are in a plum position because they're being looked after by judge Louis Walsh who wants to make them a lot of money - and make sure they're in a position to keep making money in the future. He'll be closely monitoring their performances so that they don't become over-exposed."

But plans are underway that could see the pair making millions in 2010, enough to keep them in hair gel well into retirement.

They're in talks to play at a string of massive summer music spectaculars, including the BBC's Big Weekender and the V festival.

It is believed the cocky twins have even asked their management to approach the organisers of Glastonbury in the hope they can play there in June.

Successful festival appearances could net the twins up to £60,000 a go, including income from lucrative merchandising stalls.

Our source said: "Festivals are massive business and the twins can do well on on that circuit. No festival wants to miss out on getting the hottest acts.

"The boys been speaking to a lot of very keen organisers and hope to tie up some big deals in the next couple of months.

"Everyone wants a piece of them at the moment."

Jedward also aim to record an album early next year and release it BEFORE Joe's debut album comes out.

Our man in the know added: "They have to capitalise on their fame as soon as possible and beating Joe to the record shops would mean they get all the X Factor fans on board first.

"It'll also mean they have something else to flog at all those summer festivals.

"In 2010 they could make the fortune that will set them up for the rest of their lives."

Controversial contestant Danyl Johnson, 27 - who comes in at No 4 in the league on £4,000 - has told friends he is booked up until APRIL.

This year the stars will also earn £100,000 each for taking part in the nationwide X Factor arena tour - that's DOUBLE the pay of last year's finalists.

But they're being forced to work much harder, with the dates upped from 30 to 52.

Our source said: "The losing finalists could easily triple that amount - or more - over the next six months through money-spinning corporate performances and club gigs.

"It could mean the biggest paydays they'll ever get.

"There's nothing to stop them doing two or three appearances a day at the moment.

"Right now they're hot and they have to capitalise on that while they can."

Lucie Jones lost out to twins John and Edward in the X Factor

X Factor contestant Lucie Jones has been signed to a top modelling agency, it has been announced.

Select Model Management have helped launch the careers of top models such as Agyness Deyn and Stella Tennant.

Jones, 18, who was voted off the ITV1 show in November, said she was "very flattered" to have been asked to sign to the company.

Select co-founder Chrissie Castagnetti said: "When we first saw Lucie we recognised that she had a great look."

She added: "As her confidence grew week after week, and her personality came through, we knew that we wanted to work with her."

Jones will do a professional photo shoot in the new year with a view to lining up modelling work, Select said.

The Welsh teenager, who was mentored by Dannii Minogue, was one of the favourites to reach the X Factor final.

However, in week five she found herself in the bottom two, and lost out to twins John and Edward.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/ho...pot-on-X-Factor.html





Oh Bollocks.

Double bollocks!

I wouldn't have said Lucy was 'model material.'  If she was, why wasn't she already a model?    Let's face it Chanelle from BB is in those shitty mags all the time (Nuts/Zoo etc,) and she ain't no model!

 robbie's got 2

Perhaps she'll be modelling gloves.  Or rings on adverts.

she looks good to me.

 

she looks good to me.