What do you think?
What do you think?
online 3436 Forum Posts Today at 13:44 (Edited: )
Reference: ...like chicken wings
LOL - that's EXACTLY what they look like!
Don't think she has had an op, don't think she would need to anyway.
The left pic looks like she has no bra, so no cleavage.
The right pic she has one, you can see the line of it under her top.
Even Kylie has that lovely warm empathy that Dannii sadly lacks
Before she was on XF I wouldn't have given her a second thought .... but she's gone way up in my estimations
Along with Simon she's my favourite judge
Sharon I've NEVER liked. Lecherous, sad old attention seeking trout. (I will NEVER get over being able to say stuff like that... one of my boppings on C4 was for saying bad things about the hideous Mrs O)
Louis... do I even need to bother?
And for the record I agree with Kaffy about Sharon...hideous woman!
It's a hard life now eh Lloyd?
The fun begins ... Lloyd and fans
X FACTOR hopeful Lloyd Daniels is enjoying the trappings of fame - and he couldn't have look more chuffed as he got ambushed by a bunch of girls.
The 16-year-old had been doing a spot of shopping yesterday when the excited fans pounced.
Little and large ... Jamie and fan
Wenn.com
As he waited to be let into the north London house, which will be his home for as long as he's in the competition, he took a sneaky moment to have a chat with the pretty posse.
Meanwhile, Jamie Afro's fan base looked distinctly younger.
He smiled as he bent down to greet a young lad and pose for snappers.
The boys will perform in the first live show this weekend.
Future looks Grim ... time to bin John and Edward Grimes
IT gets worse - only ONE of the terrible Grimes twins can sing.
Boyzone man Ronan Keating let the cat out of the bag after having to endure pop irritants John and Edward while judging The X Factor groups with Louis Walsh.
He told TV Biz: "There's something about those guys - they've got the right energy and feel really pop.
"And one of them can sing - I don't know which one but one of them can."
Now TV Biz is not fond of spoilers but we got the impression from the Irishman that we may be seeing more of John/Edward.
We'll find out tomorrow night for sure if they make the final 12.
If they do, you know what to do when it comes to voting for the acts.
BIN THE TWINS!
Totally disagree, I can't abide Kylie she is so false I don't warm to her at all. As for Cheryl I find her very patronising.
Casualty to take on The X Factor in one-off move to Sunday
BBC to court further controversy later this month as it clears Saturday schedule to make way for Brazilian grand prix
Thursday 8 October 2009 07.38 BST
The BBC is set to court further controversy over its scheduling tactics by moving long-running Saturday night drama Casualty to Sunday to go head to head with ITV's The X Factor.
BBC1 was accused of being aggressive and over-competitive after it scheduled celebrity dance show Strictly Come Dancing against The X Factor on Saturday evenings.
Now popular hospital drama Casualty, which has traditionally aired on a Saturday since it began in 1986, will switch to Sunday on 18 October, directly against the live The X Factor results show, after the BBC cleared its early evening Saturday schedule to make way for coverage of the Brazilian grand prix.
The X Factor is one of ITV's most popular shows. Last Sunday's edition, in which the 12 contestants were chosen for the live finals â so-called "Judgement Day" â was watched by nearly 13 million viewers.
The BBC's scheduling tactics came under the spotlight after the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, which began last month, was scheduled head to head against The X Factor.
Viewers complained that it spoiled their Saturday night viewing and it drew criticism from the BBC Trust chairman, Sir Michael Lyons, who said viewers were being "asked to make a choice between the programmes, and that choice didn't go in favour of the BBC".
The latest clash was revealed yesterday after details of next week's schedule were revealed. The grand prix coverage means Strictly Come Dancing will begin later than normal at 7.15pm, with the National Lottery at 9.25pm and the BBC News at 9.35pm. Casualty is replaced by a repeat of Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.
Casualty, which traditionally airs in an evening slot on Saturday, switches to 8.10pm on Sunday. The live The X Factor results show is due to air between 7.45pm and 9pm.
A BBC spokesman said the move was a one-off to make way for BBC1's coverage of the qualifying rounds of the Brazilian grand prix earlier in the evening.
"The Brazilian grand prix qualifying on Saturday meant the schedule on Saturday night has changed with Casualty moving to Sunday and Merlin having a break for a week.
"Casualty moves occasionally to make way for certain sporting events or other pieces of programming which come into the schedule and cannot be moved. We knew it was happening and we planned for it. This is the best solution for our audience."
The spokesman said it would not have been possible to run Casualty later in the Saturday night schedule at 9.50pm â after the news and national lottery results â because it would have had a knock-on effect on the timing of Match of the Day, which he said has to begin by 10.30pm. Casualty will return to its normal Saturday slot the following week.
John and Edward insist they aren't as cocky as they seem
But John insisted they were genuine people, saying: "It's a TV show but when you get to know us you'll know we're just nice guys."
Edward agreed, saying: "A lot of people are making out like we're cocky, arrogant and naive but at the end of the day we're only 17 and we haven't done anything wrong.
"Gossip is not always true and we know, and our family knows that it's not true."
He added that he had faith in Louis to take them to the top.
He said: "The main thing about Louis is that he is a really loyal guy, he's a really nice guy and he'll always support you no matter what. He's there for all of us. I think he's a really good mentor."
Cheryl Cole's love decision is Britain's most confusing
By JOEL TAYLOR - Thursday, October 8, 2009Cheryl Cole's decision to stick with husband Ashley is more confusing than buying a house, researchers have said.
The singer's move to forgive the cheating football star is, apparently, one of the most baffling conundrums of modern Britain.
It made fourth place in a chart of life's 50 most confusing things, ahead of credit card interest rates and the rules of cricket.
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Reference: But John insisted they were genuine people, saying: "It's a TV show but when you get to know us you'll know we're just nice guys." Edward agreed, saying: "A lot of people are making out like we're cocky, arrogant and naive but at the end of the day we're only 17 and we haven't done anything wrong.
sounds a bit arrogant and cocky to me....
X Factor runners-up JLS top chart | ||
X Factor runners-up JLS are the big winners in the UK chart this week, going straight in at number one with their debut single Beat Again. The track's sold more than 100,000 copies, which means it's had the highest selling first week for a debut single so far this year. |
Louis' groups say that he's bluffing
Louis Walsh's 'X Factor' acts have said their mentor was bluffing when he said that he wouldn't win the show this year.
Miss Frank star Shar Alexandra said: "Maybe he's saying that to surprise the public so everyone thinks he's not going to win and then there'll be a dramatic climax and one of us will."
"Look at JLS and what he did with them and they've got so big now," she said.
Fellow Miss Frank star Shaniece Davis said: "Even if he did say something like that, that would fuel the fire to make us want to come out on top."
Edward Grimes said: "You can't just say 'I'm going to win the show' because it puts a lot of pressure on you."
"You set your expectations so high that your expectations are higher than the actual act."
"The main thing about Louis is that he is a really loyal guy, he's a really nice guy and he'll always support you no matter what. He's there for all of us. I think he's a really good mentor."
X Factor twins say 'we could be the new Ant and Dec'
X Factor twins John and Edward Grimes have pleaded with viewers to give them a chance, says a report. The 17-year-olds have said that they believe that they could become as popular as Ant and Dec.
08 October 2009 08:53 AM
X Factor twins John and Edward Grimes have pleaded with viewers to give them a chance, says a report. The 17-year-olds have said that they believe that they could become as popular as Ant and Dec.
The Irish pair were given a place in the live finals by mentor Louis Walsh but are favourites to be the first act to exit the contest.
They told The Sun: "We don't understand why people don't like us."
X Factor boss Simon Cowell has made no attempt to hide his disdain for the pair, branding them "vile little creatures who'd step on their mother's head to have a hit".
But John and Edward claimed that they were not hurt by Cowell's comments.
They said: "We like that Simon doesn't like us. He gives us constructive criticism."
It has been reported that over 100,000 viewers have joined Facebook groups against the twins and they are currently the rank outsiders to win the contest.
The boys have revealed that their X Factor mentor Louis Walsh had them working with a choreographer to prepare for the first live show on Saturday night.
Edward said: "Louis is open to all of our ideas because we are working with him to put on a good show. You have got to be original."
Whitney confirms 'X Factor' performance
Thursday, October 8 2009, 10:38 BST
By Nick Levine, Music Editor
WENN
Whitney Houston is to perform on The X Factor, it has been confirmed.
The singer will make her first UK TV performance in 12 years on the October 18 Sunday results show.
"I have always loved my UK fans and I'm thrilled to perform for them on The X Factor," she said. "I am also a fan of Simon Cowell's and look forward to meeting him. It should be a fun night."
Houston will release I Look To You, her first studio album since 2002, the day after her X Factor performance. The album debuted at number one on the US albums chart last month.
This week's X Factor results show will feature performances from Robbie Williams and Alexandra Burke. Shakira has also confirmed that she will perform on the ITV1 talent show this year.
Cheryl Cole: Lloyd Daniels is Xtra special
Oct 8 2009 by Catherine Evans, Merthyr Express
LLOYD Daniels will be live in our living rooms from Saturday after securing one of the coveted top 12 spots in the X Factor.
Despite concerns about his age, mentor Cheryl Cole was impressed with Lloydâs final audition in front of her and Pop Idol winner Will Young in Marrakech.
Breaking the news he was in her top three, she said: âWhen you came in yesterday and sang, I was shocked. You really delivered.â
Joining Lloyd in Cherylâs under-25 boys category are Joe McElderry and Rikki Loney.
The 16-year-old former Afon Taf pupil will now go up against 11 singers during the live shows, which start from Saturday, in a bid to win a ÂĢ1m recording contract.
Camera crews from the X Factor and spin-off show the Xtra Factor have been filming in the borough over the past few weeks, speaking to Lloydâs family and friends.
Best friend Aaron Farmer, 16, went with Lloyd to his first live audition.
He said:âHe was one of the last to sing so he was nervous because heâd heard all the people before him.
I think he was really pleased to get Cheryl as a judge.
âIâve spoken to him and heâs really enjoying it.â
Friends at Afon Taf think Cardiff teenager Lucie Jones is his main competition and annoying Irish twins John and Edward will be the first act to be voted off.
Katie Wright, 17, of Nelson, said: âWeâre all going to be voting.
âWeâre so proud of Lloyd.â
Another best friend Mitchell Colcombe, 16, said he always got the impression Lloyd would be famous one day. âHeâs been himself and he really deserves it.â he said.
His friends are not the only ones set to tune in on the weekend.
Treharris was buzzing with the news of Lloydâs success.
Phillip Davies from the Truly Scrumptious cafe said: âI think heâs fantastic. Itâs brilliant to see a young boy like him taking up a musical career. I think everyone will be watching. Weâre all rooting for him.â
Further along the street Lloyd was the talk of the hairdressers at Hairloom. Stylist Natalie Evans said: âItâs great that someone is on there from our little village. âI hope he gets to be really famous and I can be his personal hairdresser!â
Sarah Jenkins from the salon said: âThereâs some strong competition this year. Itâs amazing for him and he really deserves it.
Lloyd will perform on the first live X Factor show from 8pm this Saturday.
The first act will be voted off the following evening.
X Factor's Rikki Loney says 'this is my last chance'
Rikki Loney has said that this year's X Factor is his "last chance" to make a bid for stardom, a report has claimed.
08 October 2009 10:07 AM
Rikki Loney has said that this year's X Factor is his "last chance" to make a bid for stardom, a report has claimed.
The 22-year-old from Glasgow will perform in the live finals for the first time on Saturday, having been rejected from the show on three previous years.
Rikki became a finalist after wowing Cheryl Cole with his performance in Marrakech during the judges' house stage of the contest.
He told The Sun: "I went to Marrakech to give it my all.
"I was confident about going through as I gave the best performance I could give.
"I thought to myself, 'This is my last opportunity and if I don't give it my best now, I'm never going to give it'."
Rikki also confessed that support from his fans gave him the strength to overcome his previous rejections from the show.
He explained: "If it wasn't for the fans last year I don't think I'd have come back. I got great support when I got put out and that made me try again.
"I think the rejection makes you stronger - and makes you want it even more.
"I just couldn't let this go. With the knockbacks that I've had, I'm now thriving.
"Somehow I've managed to stay positive and it's paying off."
Laughing rivals ... Danyl Johnson, Jamie Archer and Olly Murs are all smiles
THESE X FACTOR rivals seem to be firm pals - and we reckon they're sharing a laugh over John and Edward's chances.
Danyl Johnson, Jamie Archer and Olly Murs were all smiles outside the contestants' London house.
They are battling it out in Simon Cowell's over-25s category.
'X Factor' finalists are ready for their close-up after show's stylists work their magSwapping her girl-next-door look for a pout worthy of a pop star, 18-year-old Lucie Jones has been styled ahead of Saturday's live show
Probably the biggest transformation is to girl group Miss Frank, whose chic new look has further gelled the three girls placed together by the judges
Photo: ÂĐ ITV
The transformation to turn this year's X Factor finalists into the chart topping stars of tomorrow has begun.
Each of the 12 acts has undergone a makeover courtesy of the show's stylists to give them that pop singer look ahead of the first live show on Saturday.
And there are some big changes among the contestants, including 18-year-old Lucie Jones.
The pretty teen from Wales - mentored by Dannii Minogue - has swapped her girl-next-door image for a new sexy siren look.
In her picture she is seen making the most of her long legs in a short skin-tight black dress and staring confidently into the camera.
But perhaps the biggest alteration is to girl group Miss Frank.
The three girls â Shar Alexander, Shanice Davis and Graziella Affinita â were put together by the judges, Dannii, Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh, after failing to get through to the boot camp individually.
So before the makeover they didn't have a group signature style. Not anymore.
Groomed and gorgeous in glam frocks and jewellery, the trio certainly look like a force to be reckoned with.
The other ladies' makeovers include Stacey Solomon - with toned down eye-makeup and a fuller fringe, and group Kandy Rain with their voluminous manes of hair poker straight
Over at the boys and the differences are less profound â the quiffed Grimes twins wearing all black versions of their usual suits, and Rikki Loney swapping his flat cap for a bow tie.
Bookies favourite Danyl Johnson's popularity with female viewers is sure to go up thanks to his shot. The handsome primary school teacher smoulders in a black leather jacket.
X Factor boosts fortunes of Marrakesh and Dubai
Four destinations received a sharp upsurge in interest from British holidaymakers after they were featured in the ITV talent show, the X Factor, at the weekend.
Morocco, the destination for Cheryl Cole and her prodigies, was the biggest beneficiary from a prime time airing.
Flight searches to Marrakesh were up 43 per cent in the days after the show compared to the same month last year.
Italy received a 21 per cent increase in searches after Lake Como featured, while Los Angeles was 17 per cent up and Dubai 7 per cent, according to travel retailer
Rival website Travelsupermarket.com has also seen a massive uplift for the destinations featured in the show.
Lake Como flight searches were up 355 per cent on the previous week, Marrakesh up 196 per cent and Dubai up 193 per cent, while LA saw no discernible uplift.
Duncan Barraclough, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com said: âIn the past we have seen that films can inspire people to travel to a destination, for example we saw an uplift in flight searches for India following the release of Slumdog Millionaire, Greece following Mamma Mia and Australia following the film Australia.
âPeople love to day dream about visiting the destinations of the stars and it seems the X-factor locations last weekend really caught the publicsâ imagination.â
Accommodation searches for the four destinations also received a boost. The trends are reversed though, with Dubai receiving the greatest interest according to accommodation-only retailer, HotelConnect.
It claims hotel searches for Dubai were up 100 per cent in the past week, Los Angeles was up 76 per cent and Marrakesh up 61 per cent.
Shakira confirmed for X Factor appearance
Shakira has been confirmed to perform on the X Factor, along with Robbie Williams and Britain's Got Talent runner-up Susan Boyle. The "Hips Don't Lie" star will sing her new track "She Wolf" on the show and will be giving the finalists tips on fame and singing techniques. The star made the announcement on The Hits Radio, saying: "Believe it, believe it because it's true, I'm definitely confirmed. I'm going to be singing, I'm going to be dancing - the whole nine yards!" Shakira also commented about her catchy new single, which is available to buy on Monday: "I hope I don't drive people mad with the song being played over and over again."
Jordan: I want to work with Simon Cowell
Star says The X Factor judge is a laugh
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Jordan wants to collaborate with Simon Cowell on a business project.
The glamour model, real name Katie Price, reckons The X Factor judge can do no wrong.
âI met Simon years ago and he's a real laugh,' Jordan, 31, writes in her OK! diary.
âI would love to do something with him one day, everything he touches seems to turn to gold.'
Jordan attended Simon's 50th birthday party at the weekend.
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I can't see Simon getting involved with her can you?
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offline 51 Forum Posts Today at 21:30 (Edited: )
Not if he has any sense he won't
She would be a nightmare, I imagine anyway.
A bit surprised she got an invite to his party unless it was to serve the drinks.
Cowell ill before first live 'X Factor' show
09/10/2009 - 10:22:39Simon Cowell may miss the first âX Factorâ live show.
The music mogul has reportedly come down with a flu-like illness and faces a race against time to be fit for tomorrowâs programme.
He has reportedly refused all phone calls and has not been able to meet with the three contestants he is mentoring, Jamie Archer, Olly Murs and Danyl Johnson.
Jamie said: âHeâs not come down yet. But he is passionate about winning.â
Despite his illness â which has seen him confined to his bed since turning 50 on Wednesday â show chiefs insist Simon will join his fellow panellists Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue for the showâs live final show tomorrow.
A spokesperson said: âWe are expecting all four judges to be here on Saturday.â
Those close to Simon also believe he will battle back to fitness in time for the live shows, which now also air on Sundays.
His representative said: âIâm confident he will be there.â
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X Factor judge Louis Wash admits he was "peeved" to mentor the group
By Rachael Wheeler, Mirror.co.uk 9/10/2009
Louis Walsh has revealed his true feelings about mentoring the groups category, reportedly admitting he was upset when he found out.
The judge is believed to have said: âYes I was peeved, but I wasnât going to show it.â
This week has been tumultuous for the twins, with Facebook hate groups denouncing the duo and dozens of negative reports in the media.
But Louis supposedly sees the media frenzy around the 17-year-olds as a good thing. He reportedly said: âThey are the big story. Nobodyâs talking about the real singers in the show. Theyâre all talking about John and Edward.â
He is also feeling more confident about girlband Miss Frank, apparently forgetting about Kandy Rain as he said: âTheyâre probably the best girl group weâve ever had on the show.âX Factor: Lucie Jones isnât sure about her new makeover
October 9th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: itv, Lucie Jones, X Factor, X Factor 2009
X Factor singer Lucie Jones has admitted that she was shocked when she first saw herself after her big makeover.
Lucie told The Mirror that her new image was created by mentor Dannii Minogue and she admitted: âI was shocked when I first saw it. It took a bit of getting used to. Itâs a lot darker and I have hair extensions.
âBut now I love it â I can do much more with it.â
When asked what song she will be singing tomorrow night Lucie said:
âAll I can say is that itâs a big song and I have big boots to fill.â
âIâm privileged to sing it because itâs one of my favourites.â
On meeting Robbie Williams, Lucie added: âMeeting Robbie was unbelievable â I used to go and see him with thousands of others in the crowd when I was 10 so I couldnât believe it was just him and me in the room.
âHe was humble and good looking, but I didnât fancy him â heâs old enough to be my dad!â