Jane Roberts Dec 1, 2017
Jane wants to have a chat about Christmas, kindness, and malfunctioning skirt...
Cards on the table - I’m a Bah Humbug kind of person. Christmas comes but once a year for which I am thankful. This year it appears to be having a four month gestation period. The slush factor kicks in right about the time The X Factor raises its many hydra-ed head. And with it comes the ants of anxiety.
I can’t watch those adverts and think my life’s problems will be solved with a gastric bellyache of pudding and excess. It isn’t going to be solved with oversized pyjamas with kittens on them. Or by drinking the smorgasbord of unholy beverages that manifest as actual Christmas spirit (chocolate liqueur anyone?). Yeah, there’s the Doctor Who Christmas special but I’m usually too far gone in wine by air time...
Jane wants to have a chat about Christmas, kindness, and malfunctioning skirt...
Cards on the table - I’m a Bah Humbug kind of person. Christmas comes but once a year for which I am thankful. This year it appears to be having a four month gestation period. The slush factor kicks in right about the time The X Factor raises its many hydra-ed head. And with it comes the ants of anxiety.
I can’t watch those adverts and think my life’s problems will be solved with a gastric bellyache of pudding and excess. It isn’t going to be solved with oversized pyjamas with kittens on them. Or by drinking the smorgasbord of unholy beverages that manifest as actual Christmas spirit (chocolate liqueur anyone?). Yeah, there’s the Doctor Who Christmas special but I’m usually too far gone in wine by air time...
- 11/27/2017
- Den of Geek
Ben Haenow has been dropped by Syco. The 31-year-old singer beat Fleur East to become the champion of 'The X Factor' in 2014. As is the way with the winners of the programme, he was automatically signed to Simon Cowell's record label and released his debut single 'Something I Need' in December that year. The track shot to the top of the charts, and Ben followed it with 'Second Hand Heart', a duet with Kelly Clarkson that he released in October 2015. However, the track failed to make the top 20 of the British charts. But it was the poor performance...
- 1/28/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Ben Haenow has been dropped by Syco. The 31-year-old singer beat Fleur East to become the champion of 'The X Factor' in 2014. As is the way with the winners of the programme, he was automatically signed to Simon Cowell's record label and released his debut single 'Something I Need' in December that year. The track shot to the top of the charts, and Ben followed it with 'Second Hand Heart', a duet with Kelly Clarkson that he released in October 2015. However, the track failed to make the top 20 of the British charts. But it was the poor performance...
- 1/27/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Despite the winner's curse, Fleur East was disappointed not to win The X Factor last year.
The singer, who releases her first major single 'Sax' on Friday, told us she was initially discouraged when she was pipped to the post by Ben Haenow.
"I'll be completely honest, when I was told that I didn't win it was disappointing," said Fleur.
"Going through that process week-by-week and fighting to get through - you wanna win. But I was genuinely happy for Ben [Haenow] and I was happy I got that far."
She added that there was an uncertain period between the end of the show and being signed by Simon Cowell's label Syco in mid-January when she didn't know what her fate would be.
"There was a nervous point after that where I was like, 'Am I gonna get signed? What's going to happen to me?' [I was] lost in the wilderness,...
The singer, who releases her first major single 'Sax' on Friday, told us she was initially discouraged when she was pipped to the post by Ben Haenow.
"I'll be completely honest, when I was told that I didn't win it was disappointing," said Fleur.
"Going through that process week-by-week and fighting to get through - you wanna win. But I was genuinely happy for Ben [Haenow] and I was happy I got that far."
She added that there was an uncertain period between the end of the show and being signed by Simon Cowell's label Syco in mid-January when she didn't know what her fate would be.
"There was a nervous point after that where I was like, 'Am I gonna get signed? What's going to happen to me?' [I was] lost in the wilderness,...
- 11/2/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor might have kicked off Judges' Houses last night in a two-and-a-half hour extravaganza - but there's still some work to be done. While Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini can sit back and relax, there are still two categories yet to be decided.
That's right: Nick Grimshaw still needs to choose his Top 6 Boys, and we'll also see the Girls performing for Rita Ora and Meghan Trainor in an attempt to make it through to the live shows. It's going to get intense, people.
Of course, anything could happen - who knows if Simon will suddenly introduce a wildcard twist (*cough* Jennifer *cough*)? So join us from 7.30pm when the show kicks off and we'll bring you all the action...
20:56For now, though, we'll say good night - do keep leaving your comments and stick with DS for all the X Factor coverage you need. And Obviously...
That's right: Nick Grimshaw still needs to choose his Top 6 Boys, and we'll also see the Girls performing for Rita Ora and Meghan Trainor in an attempt to make it through to the live shows. It's going to get intense, people.
Of course, anything could happen - who knows if Simon will suddenly introduce a wildcard twist (*cough* Jennifer *cough*)? So join us from 7.30pm when the show kicks off and we'll bring you all the action...
20:56For now, though, we'll say good night - do keep leaving your comments and stick with DS for all the X Factor coverage you need. And Obviously...
- 10/25/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor got very tense tonight, with on-stage tantrums, forgotten lyrics and, of course, some serious Six Chair swapping. But who are the Top 6 Boys who survived the ordeal and made it to Judges' Houses?
1. Ben Clark
Age: 25
From: Coventry
Job: Receptionist and part-time singer
Remind me: Ben certainly won over Rita Ora with his first audition, in which he made the unusual choice to sing a 3 Doors Down track. With more of a rock voice than the other Boys, he was in one of the best groups at Boot Camp and then wowed with an unusual cover of Rihanna's 'Stay'. But it was his performance of Kodaline's 'All I Want' in the Six Chair Challenge that really secured his place in the competition, as Simon dubbed him the "biggest shock" of the day - and even getting on his feet for him.
2. Che Chesterman
Age: 19
From: Essex...
1. Ben Clark
Age: 25
From: Coventry
Job: Receptionist and part-time singer
Remind me: Ben certainly won over Rita Ora with his first audition, in which he made the unusual choice to sing a 3 Doors Down track. With more of a rock voice than the other Boys, he was in one of the best groups at Boot Camp and then wowed with an unusual cover of Rihanna's 'Stay'. But it was his performance of Kodaline's 'All I Want' in the Six Chair Challenge that really secured his place in the competition, as Simon dubbed him the "biggest shock" of the day - and even getting on his feet for him.
2. Che Chesterman
Age: 19
From: Essex...
- 10/11/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor is heading to the Six Chair Challenge next week, but first we were treated to some last-chance performances from Boot Camp. The Boys and Overs were trying their hardest to make it through, so here are their performances from worst to best:
19. Gem Ozalcin
A gem by name, but not by singing quality.
18. Andre Batchelor
From his gold confetti, to "Auntie Carol", to: "He looked like a crab going sideways", Cheryl said it all: "This has got to stop."
17. Ankush Khanna
"I can't think of anything positive to say about that." Ouch, Simon.
16. Papasidero
Look at the positives: at least Papasidero was compared to Madonna. Shame it was for the cape incident, though.
15. Jamie Benkert
The Olly Murs tribute had his time on The X Factor Wrapped Up. Sorry.
14. Ebru
"I could feel the tremors in her voice." That's probably not a good thing.
13. Mason Noise
"I...
19. Gem Ozalcin
A gem by name, but not by singing quality.
18. Andre Batchelor
From his gold confetti, to "Auntie Carol", to: "He looked like a crab going sideways", Cheryl said it all: "This has got to stop."
17. Ankush Khanna
"I can't think of anything positive to say about that." Ouch, Simon.
16. Papasidero
Look at the positives: at least Papasidero was compared to Madonna. Shame it was for the cape incident, though.
15. Jamie Benkert
The Olly Murs tribute had his time on The X Factor Wrapped Up. Sorry.
14. Ebru
"I could feel the tremors in her voice." That's probably not a good thing.
13. Mason Noise
"I...
- 9/27/2015
- Digital Spy
We can't quite believe it's come around so quickly, but we're already at the penultimate episode of auditions on The X Factor. While we're getting closer to Boot Camp, there's still time for some hopefuls to show off what they've got.
So join us here from 8pm as we bring you all the action from tonight's show...
21:01But that's your lot for tonight! Make sure you stick around on DS for all the X Factor coverage you need - and we'll see you back here next week for the final auditions and the start of Boot Camp (Squeal!)
20:58Well it was three yeses for Kiera - what a relief! And thank goodness we saw her actual performance, right? Because you would not want to miss out on that...
20:56Would you believe our blooming TV signal cut out just at the wrong moment? What we have gathered from...
So join us here from 8pm as we bring you all the action from tonight's show...
21:01But that's your lot for tonight! Make sure you stick around on DS for all the X Factor coverage you need - and we'll see you back here next week for the final auditions and the start of Boot Camp (Squeal!)
20:58Well it was three yeses for Kiera - what a relief! And thank goodness we saw her actual performance, right? Because you would not want to miss out on that...
20:56Would you believe our blooming TV signal cut out just at the wrong moment? What we have gathered from...
- 9/13/2015
- Digital Spy
Ever get a feeling of déjà vu while you're watching The X Factor? That's because after 11 series and hundreds of contestants, the live shows have seen a whopping 728 tracks performed so far. But like a wedding DJ reaching for his failsafe party anthems CD, the top five most popular songs have been dusted off and rolled out over 33 times between them.
Our geeky rules state that we're counting all live show performances and group songs, but not repeat performances from the same act in the same series.
=5. 'Feeling Good': 6 performances
Performed by: Beverley Trotman, Rachel Hylton, Stacey Solomon, James Arthur, Rebecca Ferguson, Andrea Faustini
Made famous by Nina Simone, this classic usually pops up in the traditional 'Big Band Week', and is a good excuse for an act to show off their sultry side. Stacey had a go with Michael Bublé in 2009, while Andrea tried out a more powerhouse version last year.
Our geeky rules state that we're counting all live show performances and group songs, but not repeat performances from the same act in the same series.
=5. 'Feeling Good': 6 performances
Performed by: Beverley Trotman, Rachel Hylton, Stacey Solomon, James Arthur, Rebecca Ferguson, Andrea Faustini
Made famous by Nina Simone, this classic usually pops up in the traditional 'Big Band Week', and is a good excuse for an act to show off their sultry side. Stacey had a go with Michael Bublé in 2009, while Andrea tried out a more powerhouse version last year.
- 9/12/2015
- Digital Spy
The Britain's Got Talent live shows are just around the corner, and we now know the 45 acts who'll be entertaining us this week! Read on for your complete guide to the lucky hopefuls who made it through...
The Golden Buzzers
Calum Scott - 26, Hull
Talent: Singing
Golden buzzer: Simon Cowell
Remind me: Calum had to take to the stage just after his sister Jade had been rejected by the judges, but his rendition of 'Dancing On My Own' won over the panel.
Boyband - Mike (18), Mikey (19), Dylan (18), Corey (18), Jaih (17) from London
Talent: Dancing
Golden buzzer: Ant & Dec
Remind me: Ant & Dec bashed their golden buzzer for Boyband, who confused the judges with their name but then won them all over with a dance to 'Uptown Funk'.
Revelation Avenue - 20-30, London
Talent: Choir
Golden buzzer: Amanda Holden
Remind me: Revelation Avenue took to the stage just after a show choir who had not done well,...
The Golden Buzzers
Calum Scott - 26, Hull
Talent: Singing
Golden buzzer: Simon Cowell
Remind me: Calum had to take to the stage just after his sister Jade had been rejected by the judges, but his rendition of 'Dancing On My Own' won over the panel.
Boyband - Mike (18), Mikey (19), Dylan (18), Corey (18), Jaih (17) from London
Talent: Dancing
Golden buzzer: Ant & Dec
Remind me: Ant & Dec bashed their golden buzzer for Boyband, who confused the judges with their name but then won them all over with a dance to 'Uptown Funk'.
Revelation Avenue - 20-30, London
Talent: Choir
Golden buzzer: Amanda Holden
Remind me: Revelation Avenue took to the stage just after a show choir who had not done well,...
- 5/23/2015
- Digital Spy
We all know the X Factor is a well-oiled money machine, so it comes as no surprise that the show will release a celebratory Greatest Hits collection to get us buying all of those songs we probably already own.
And it got us thinking: wouldn't it be better value for money to have some songs on the collection that we probably don't already own?
The X Factor has produced some forgotten gems and stellar novelty tracks over the years, so we've listed 10 of the best that didn't make the final tracklist below.
Chico: 'It's Chico Time'
Long before Lucy Spraggan and Ella Henderson wowed audiences with their songwriting efforts, we had Chico and his wristwatch. The track shot straight to number one to become one of the UK's finest novelty blow-outs, so we're a bit miffed it didn't make the compilation. Bonus track, maybe?
Leon Jackson: 'Creative'
The...
And it got us thinking: wouldn't it be better value for money to have some songs on the collection that we probably don't already own?
The X Factor has produced some forgotten gems and stellar novelty tracks over the years, so we've listed 10 of the best that didn't make the final tracklist below.
Chico: 'It's Chico Time'
Long before Lucy Spraggan and Ella Henderson wowed audiences with their songwriting efforts, we had Chico and his wristwatch. The track shot straight to number one to become one of the UK's finest novelty blow-outs, so we're a bit miffed it didn't make the compilation. Bonus track, maybe?
Leon Jackson: 'Creative'
The...
- 10/17/2013
- Digital Spy
"Three words I never thought I'd say... welcome back Sharon!"
The worst kept secret in TV was finally confirmed this morning when ITV and Simon Cowell announced that Sharon Osbourne was on her way back to X Factor.
Louis Walsh let the cat out of the bag earlier this week (good old, Louis) and rumours had been swirling since January that Mrs O kissed and made up with Cowell over those rather embarrassing comments about his allegedly tiddly manhood.
The tabloids and X Factor PR machine are probably already mapping out the plots and bust-ups for the upcoming 10th series of the show: Osbourne and Scherzinger feuding. Osbourne and Barlow clashing. Osbourne and Louis plotting. It's as inevitable as night following day.
But will the public buy into the Osbourne comeback?
The show definitely missed some spark and colour last year. Walsh and Tulisa phoned in their appearances for the...
The worst kept secret in TV was finally confirmed this morning when ITV and Simon Cowell announced that Sharon Osbourne was on her way back to X Factor.
Louis Walsh let the cat out of the bag earlier this week (good old, Louis) and rumours had been swirling since January that Mrs O kissed and made up with Cowell over those rather embarrassing comments about his allegedly tiddly manhood.
The tabloids and X Factor PR machine are probably already mapping out the plots and bust-ups for the upcoming 10th series of the show: Osbourne and Scherzinger feuding. Osbourne and Barlow clashing. Osbourne and Louis plotting. It's as inevitable as night following day.
But will the public buy into the Osbourne comeback?
The show definitely missed some spark and colour last year. Walsh and Tulisa phoned in their appearances for the...
- 5/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Sharon Osbourne has said that she "couldn't be happier" about her return to The X Factor for its upcoming 10th series.
Osbourne, who appeared on the first four series of the show, has been signed up by Simon Cowell and ITV for a comeback alongside Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh.
"I couldn't be happier about coming back for the 10th anniversary of X Factor," said Osbourne.
"I can't wait to give Gary Barlow a big hug, sit next to the gorgeous Nicole, and of course throw water on dear Louis. Yay!"
Osbourne was on the show's original judging panel in 2004, alongside Walsh and Simon Cowell. She has replaced Tulisa Contostavlos on the panel.
'X Factor': Sharon, Louis, Gary, Nicole - Are you happy with the panel?
During her first stint on the show, Osbourne never won a series, but she did mentor acts such as Chico,...
Osbourne, who appeared on the first four series of the show, has been signed up by Simon Cowell and ITV for a comeback alongside Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh.
"I couldn't be happier about coming back for the 10th anniversary of X Factor," said Osbourne.
"I can't wait to give Gary Barlow a big hug, sit next to the gorgeous Nicole, and of course throw water on dear Louis. Yay!"
Osbourne was on the show's original judging panel in 2004, alongside Walsh and Simon Cowell. She has replaced Tulisa Contostavlos on the panel.
'X Factor': Sharon, Louis, Gary, Nicole - Are you happy with the panel?
During her first stint on the show, Osbourne never won a series, but she did mentor acts such as Chico,...
- 5/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Check out the moment when the final 32 X Factor acts discovered who would be mentoring their group.
It was revealed on Sunday’s bootcamp show that Dannii Minogue will be mentoring the boys, Cheryl Cole has the girls, Simon Cowell will look after the groups and Louis Walsh has been landed with the older acts.
Diva Fever admitted that they were shocked and somewhat disappointed when they discovered that Simon Cowell would be over their category.
They told Phillip and Holly on This Morning:
“When he walked down those steps, we were thinking ‘I hope it’s Cheryl’ because it had been rumoured that she would be our judge. Then the doors opened and Simon walked down with those shades on and I turned round to Craig and said “we are f*cked!”
Louis Walsh was dejected when he discovered he would be looking after the over 28′s. He lamented:...
It was revealed on Sunday’s bootcamp show that Dannii Minogue will be mentoring the boys, Cheryl Cole has the girls, Simon Cowell will look after the groups and Louis Walsh has been landed with the older acts.
Diva Fever admitted that they were shocked and somewhat disappointed when they discovered that Simon Cowell would be over their category.
They told Phillip and Holly on This Morning:
“When he walked down those steps, we were thinking ‘I hope it’s Cheryl’ because it had been rumoured that she would be our judge. Then the doors opened and Simon walked down with those shades on and I turned round to Craig and said “we are f*cked!”
Louis Walsh was dejected when he discovered he would be looking after the over 28′s. He lamented:...
- 9/28/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Ramena Farahi was seen wowing the judges on Sunday night’s X Factor, but it has emerged that the singer has inside links with the show.
The 17 year old from Liverpool has appeared as a backing singer on both The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, performing behind Diana Vickers, Diversity, Stavros Flatley, Ruth Lorenzo and Journey South.
At her own Manchester audition for Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and guest judge Nicole Scherzinger, Farahi impressed the panel by singing Dusty Springfield’s I Needed You.
Simon told her: “That was absolutely on the money.” And Louis Walsh called her “amazing”.
A source told The Sun: “There are no rules saying you can’t know former contestants.
“Hopefully all the experience will help her.”
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The 17 year old from Liverpool has appeared as a backing singer on both The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, performing behind Diana Vickers, Diversity, Stavros Flatley, Ruth Lorenzo and Journey South.
At her own Manchester audition for Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and guest judge Nicole Scherzinger, Farahi impressed the panel by singing Dusty Springfield’s I Needed You.
Simon told her: “That was absolutely on the money.” And Louis Walsh called her “amazing”.
A source told The Sun: “There are no rules saying you can’t know former contestants.
“Hopefully all the experience will help her.”
Related posts:Ben Mills Refuses To Return To X FactorX Factor Songs: Saturday 17th NovemberThis Weeks X Factor Songs: 3rd November 2007Tonight’s X Factor Songs...
- 9/23/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
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