The X Factor finalists might have a tough life of early starts, vocal rest and brutal choreography, but it's not all bad - they're getting a taste of the life of the rich and famous.
And with that comes a super glamorous photoshoot for the show's official style partner Very.co.uk, where the Top 11 posed together at a lavish party and then shot further photos in their categories.
Nick Grimshaw's Boys - Mason Noise, Che Chesterman and Seann Miley Moore - spent their day with a flash car, although Girls Kiera Weathers, Lauren Murray, Louisa Johnson and Monica Michael made do with some bikes.
Elsewhere, the two remaining Overs Anton Stephans and Max Stone spent some time together around the piano, which Max seemed to be enjoying an awful lot.
But we're most jealous of the last two Groups - 4th Impact and Reggie N Bollie - who...
And with that comes a super glamorous photoshoot for the show's official style partner Very.co.uk, where the Top 11 posed together at a lavish party and then shot further photos in their categories.
Nick Grimshaw's Boys - Mason Noise, Che Chesterman and Seann Miley Moore - spent their day with a flash car, although Girls Kiera Weathers, Lauren Murray, Louisa Johnson and Monica Michael made do with some bikes.
Elsewhere, the two remaining Overs Anton Stephans and Max Stone spent some time together around the piano, which Max seemed to be enjoying an awful lot.
But we're most jealous of the last two Groups - 4th Impact and Reggie N Bollie - who...
- 11/3/2015
- Digital Spy
Former X Factor finalist Bupsi was sad to see Alien Uncovered go, describing them as "the new Spice Girls but even fiercer".
The 37-year-old from Leeds - who was the first act to exit the live shows followed by Alien Uncovered - told Digital Spy: "Kiera [Weathers] is a sweet girl we did have that bond.
"[But] Alien Uncovered were fierce, they were like the new Spice girls but even fiercer."
Alien Uncovered and Kiera Weathers found themselves in the bottom two on the ITV show last night, with the girl group being sent home by the judges after a sing-off.
On Monica Michael returning as mentor Rita Ora's Wildcard, Bupsi opined: "You know her story now and I think she's fighter. I can kind of relate to Monica because she's a strong girl and she's got a story.
"She put her heart on the line so I think she deserved another shot.
The 37-year-old from Leeds - who was the first act to exit the live shows followed by Alien Uncovered - told Digital Spy: "Kiera [Weathers] is a sweet girl we did have that bond.
"[But] Alien Uncovered were fierce, they were like the new Spice girls but even fiercer."
Alien Uncovered and Kiera Weathers found themselves in the bottom two on the ITV show last night, with the girl group being sent home by the judges after a sing-off.
On Monica Michael returning as mentor Rita Ora's Wildcard, Bupsi opined: "You know her story now and I think she's fighter. I can kind of relate to Monica because she's a strong girl and she's got a story.
"She put her heart on the line so I think she deserved another shot.
- 11/2/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor finally kicked off its live shows this weekend, and gosh, it looks like we've got a seriously strong field of acts this year. In fact, ranking them seems faintly unfair as even those lower down the league put in some fantastic performances, but we sucked it up and did it anyway:
13. Max Stone
You could have the best voice in the world, Max, and yours is very nice. But you still did a cod reggae cover of 'Someone Like You'.
12. Bupsi
Not quite 'You're A Wonderful One' this week. More of 'You're An Okay-But-We-Preferred-Pony One'.
11. Kiera Weathers
Kiera sang 'Crying For No Reason'... let's hope the voting public won't actually give her a reason to cry.
10. Reggie N Bollie
Reggie N Bollie covered 'It Wasn't Me' but if we were them we'd be taking All the credit for this super fun performance.
9. Anton Stephans
Can...
13. Max Stone
You could have the best voice in the world, Max, and yours is very nice. But you still did a cod reggae cover of 'Someone Like You'.
12. Bupsi
Not quite 'You're A Wonderful One' this week. More of 'You're An Okay-But-We-Preferred-Pony One'.
11. Kiera Weathers
Kiera sang 'Crying For No Reason'... let's hope the voting public won't actually give her a reason to cry.
10. Reggie N Bollie
Reggie N Bollie covered 'It Wasn't Me' but if we were them we'd be taking All the credit for this super fun performance.
9. Anton Stephans
Can...
- 10/31/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor's Monica Michael well and truly dropped the Wildcard tag after stunning with a cover of Ed Sheeran's 'Make It Rain' tonight.
Monica was initially sent home after Judges' Houses but got a second chance at the competition when the show decided to bring her back.
But after her impressive performance tonight, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini said: "I want to get rid of the word Wildcard. For me, you are a complete competitor.
"And I'm going to take that phrase back that you were my biggest mistake from last year - now is your time, last year wasn't. You proved to everybody it's timing, and the timing is right now. You are amazing."
Simon Cowell added: "You just proved why we did this. I want to actually thank ITV, because we do act a bit crazy on this show sometimes, but thank you for allowing us to think with our hearts,...
Monica was initially sent home after Judges' Houses but got a second chance at the competition when the show decided to bring her back.
But after her impressive performance tonight, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini said: "I want to get rid of the word Wildcard. For me, you are a complete competitor.
"And I'm going to take that phrase back that you were my biggest mistake from last year - now is your time, last year wasn't. You proved to everybody it's timing, and the timing is right now. You are amazing."
Simon Cowell added: "You just proved why we did this. I want to actually thank ITV, because we do act a bit crazy on this show sometimes, but thank you for allowing us to think with our hearts,...
- 10/31/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor kicks off its live shows this weekend, but do you know what it's missing? 2 Shoes. Ever since the Essex duo burst onto our screens back in 2011 they've held a special place in our hearts, so we decided that the best thing to do would be to get their verdict on this year's acts (minus late addition and wildcard Monica Michael).
Alright, so the pair (also known as Lucy Texeira and Charley Bird) squealed "love them!" about literally every single hopeful on the show - they're basically Brucie going "you're my favourite". But they also had plenty to say about who could be first out, who could win, who could be a third Shoe and much more:
4th Impact
Charley: "Oh, they're so cute."
Lucy: "Are they all sisters? See, I think that's great. And their harmonies are really tight. And you can tell because they are sisters,...
Alright, so the pair (also known as Lucy Texeira and Charley Bird) squealed "love them!" about literally every single hopeful on the show - they're basically Brucie going "you're my favourite". But they also had plenty to say about who could be first out, who could win, who could be a third Shoe and much more:
4th Impact
Charley: "Oh, they're so cute."
Lucy: "Are they all sisters? See, I think that's great. And their harmonies are really tight. And you can tell because they are sisters,...
- 10/30/2015
- Digital Spy
Simon Cowell has claimed that he's 'making The X Factor up as he goes along'.
The music mogul spoke to This Morning about the latest series of the ITV talent show, and also explained his hard decisions at Judges' Houses.
Cowell said: "I wouldn't rule anything out on this show to be honest with you, you make it up as you go along, trust me!"
Speaking about how he chose his final three acts for the live shows, he said: "[It was] a nightmare, honest, I went home absolutely exhausted."
After much deliberation, Cowell decided to put Bupsi, Max Stone and Anton Stephans through to the live shows.
"The first time I met Bupsi she was the last audition and I was just about to say goodbye… she was too nice, and then of course she replied with 'nasty' and I was kind of in the mood for nasty!"
This year's X Factor...
The music mogul spoke to This Morning about the latest series of the ITV talent show, and also explained his hard decisions at Judges' Houses.
Cowell said: "I wouldn't rule anything out on this show to be honest with you, you make it up as you go along, trust me!"
Speaking about how he chose his final three acts for the live shows, he said: "[It was] a nightmare, honest, I went home absolutely exhausted."
After much deliberation, Cowell decided to put Bupsi, Max Stone and Anton Stephans through to the live shows.
"The first time I met Bupsi she was the last audition and I was just about to say goodbye… she was too nice, and then of course she replied with 'nasty' and I was kind of in the mood for nasty!"
This year's X Factor...
- 10/30/2015
- Digital Spy
Simon Cowell has claimed that he's 'making The X Factor up as he goes along'.
The music mogul spoke to This Morning about the latest series of the ITV talent show, and also explained his hard decisions at Judges' Houses.
Cowell said: "I wouldn't rule anything out on this show to be honest with you, you make it up as you go along, trust me!"
Speaking about how he chose his final three acts for the live shows, he said: "[It was] a nightmare, honest, I went home absolutely exhausted."
After much deliberation, Cowell decided to put Bupsi, Max Stones and Anton Stephans through to the live shows.
"The first time I met Bupsi she was the last audition and I was just about to say goodbye… she was too nice, and then of course she replied with 'nasty' and I was kind of in the mood for nasty!"
This year's X Factor...
The music mogul spoke to This Morning about the latest series of the ITV talent show, and also explained his hard decisions at Judges' Houses.
Cowell said: "I wouldn't rule anything out on this show to be honest with you, you make it up as you go along, trust me!"
Speaking about how he chose his final three acts for the live shows, he said: "[It was] a nightmare, honest, I went home absolutely exhausted."
After much deliberation, Cowell decided to put Bupsi, Max Stones and Anton Stephans through to the live shows.
"The first time I met Bupsi she was the last audition and I was just about to say goodbye… she was too nice, and then of course she replied with 'nasty' and I was kind of in the mood for nasty!"
This year's X Factor...
- 10/30/2015
- Digital Spy
The Xtra Factor host Melvin Odoom is bringing us backstage gossip from behind the scenes of The X Factor every week...
"Hello all Digital Spy readers and welcome to my first column entry!
"It's an exciting week for me and the rest of the Xtra Factor team as it's the first time we have ever done a live show on Thursday.
"The whole aim of the show will be to get down to the nitty gritty with the contestants and judges, find out what songs they're singing, what they're wearing and get all the behind-the-scenes gossip.
"We went to the contestants' house in North London earlier this week which is absolutely incredible. It has a swimming pool, a sauna and a gym. It's what dreams are made of! They've all been put in rooms together so it will be interesting to see who buddies up with who.
"One to look...
"Hello all Digital Spy readers and welcome to my first column entry!
"It's an exciting week for me and the rest of the Xtra Factor team as it's the first time we have ever done a live show on Thursday.
"The whole aim of the show will be to get down to the nitty gritty with the contestants and judges, find out what songs they're singing, what they're wearing and get all the behind-the-scenes gossip.
"We went to the contestants' house in North London earlier this week which is absolutely incredible. It has a swimming pool, a sauna and a gym. It's what dreams are made of! They've all been put in rooms together so it will be interesting to see who buddies up with who.
"One to look...
- 10/30/2015
- Digital Spy
She's back! Monica Michael was snapped in rehearsals for The X Factor yesterday after becoming the show's Wildcard this series.
Michael - who was originally sent home after Judges' Houses - was seen performing her rendition of Ed Sheeran's 'Make It Rain'. Oh, and she had time for a hug with mentor Rita Ora, too.
Rita was really dishing out the hugs, as she was also spotted embracing Louisa Johnson - who'll take on 'God Only Knows' as part of this weekend's 'This Is Me' theme.
Elsewhere, she could be seen giving Kiera Weathers a pep talk ahead of her performance of Katy B's 'Crying For No Reason'.
But there was also time for a giggle and some dance practice with Lauren Murray, whose dream of performing a Whitney track on the show will become reality this weekend when she tackles the legend's version of 'I'm Every Woman'.
Michael - who was originally sent home after Judges' Houses - was seen performing her rendition of Ed Sheeran's 'Make It Rain'. Oh, and she had time for a hug with mentor Rita Ora, too.
Rita was really dishing out the hugs, as she was also spotted embracing Louisa Johnson - who'll take on 'God Only Knows' as part of this weekend's 'This Is Me' theme.
Elsewhere, she could be seen giving Kiera Weathers a pep talk ahead of her performance of Katy B's 'Crying For No Reason'.
But there was also time for a giggle and some dance practice with Lauren Murray, whose dream of performing a Whitney track on the show will become reality this weekend when she tackles the legend's version of 'I'm Every Woman'.
- 10/30/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor has had a lot of changes this year - and it looked we might have discovered another one.
There we were just looking at pictures of the acts in rehearsals when we spotted something very interesting indeed behind Alien Uncovered.
On the big screen behind them were the words "vocal score" and "performance score", so was that confirmation that we will indeed be seeing scoring on the show this weekend?
After all, there have been rumours that the judges will be wielding Strictly-style judging paddles in a new twist to The X Factor, so is that what this is about?
That didn't mean the scoring would actually be used - after all, reported plans for a fifth judge have apparently been dropped - but it looked like it was at least an option.
But then an X Factor source told Digital Spy that the graphics were old...
There we were just looking at pictures of the acts in rehearsals when we spotted something very interesting indeed behind Alien Uncovered.
On the big screen behind them were the words "vocal score" and "performance score", so was that confirmation that we will indeed be seeing scoring on the show this weekend?
After all, there have been rumours that the judges will be wielding Strictly-style judging paddles in a new twist to The X Factor, so is that what this is about?
That didn't mean the scoring would actually be used - after all, reported plans for a fifth judge have apparently been dropped - but it looked like it was at least an option.
But then an X Factor source told Digital Spy that the graphics were old...
- 10/30/2015
- Digital Spy
Rita Ora wouldn't have competed on The X Factor as a contestant - because it would be too much work.
The judge, who looks after the Girls category, called her finalists, including recently-reinstated wildcard Monica Michael, "brave" by choosing to get into the music industry through the ITV show.
"I wouldn't be a contestant because it's so much work," she said at the Kiss Haunted House Party.
"If I was to be a contestant, you know, I don't think I'd be a contestant because these girls have a lot. They're brave to kind of come in to the industry that way.
"It's like jumping straight into the deep end, so I don't think that would happen for me. I think I would bottle out of it."
Rita also surprised the sell-out crowd at the event by bringing out Lauren Murray and Kiera Weathers on stage during her set (Louisa Johnson...
The judge, who looks after the Girls category, called her finalists, including recently-reinstated wildcard Monica Michael, "brave" by choosing to get into the music industry through the ITV show.
"I wouldn't be a contestant because it's so much work," she said at the Kiss Haunted House Party.
"If I was to be a contestant, you know, I don't think I'd be a contestant because these girls have a lot. They're brave to kind of come in to the industry that way.
"It's like jumping straight into the deep end, so I don't think that would happen for me. I think I would bottle out of it."
Rita also surprised the sell-out crowd at the event by bringing out Lauren Murray and Kiera Weathers on stage during her set (Louisa Johnson...
- 10/30/2015
- Digital Spy
Simon Cowell played a cruel Wildcard prank on The Xtra Factor last night.
Joining his fellow X Factor judges Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Nick Grimshaw to announce the lucky act being brought back to the show, he suggested that they announce it at the same time.
But after a countdown, he announced: "Jennifer Phillips!" - leaving Cheryl looking shocked as he smirked: "I'm kidding."
"I'm really sorry if you're watching, Jennifer," said Xtra Factor host Rochelle Humes before the judges announced the name of the actual Wildcard, Monica Michael.
"Look, Monica's come back twice," Simon explained. "I hope some of the other people who were close will come back next year because as you can see with Monica now, there is that possibility.
"But I've got to tell you, I walked away from the show [at the weekend] and I think the guys were the same - in fact, I know they were the...
Joining his fellow X Factor judges Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Nick Grimshaw to announce the lucky act being brought back to the show, he suggested that they announce it at the same time.
But after a countdown, he announced: "Jennifer Phillips!" - leaving Cheryl looking shocked as he smirked: "I'm kidding."
"I'm really sorry if you're watching, Jennifer," said Xtra Factor host Rochelle Humes before the judges announced the name of the actual Wildcard, Monica Michael.
"Look, Monica's come back twice," Simon explained. "I hope some of the other people who were close will come back next year because as you can see with Monica now, there is that possibility.
"But I've got to tell you, I walked away from the show [at the weekend] and I think the guys were the same - in fact, I know they were the...
- 10/30/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor is bringing back the controversially eliminated Monica Michael as this year's Wildcard contestant.
Michael was a member of Rita Ora's Girls squad, before being controversially eliminated during the Judges' Houses round.
We are Very excited to announce that this year's #XFactor Wild Card Is...@monicamichaeluk! #XtraFactor pic.twitter.com/FPrMYJtETD
— The X Factor (@TheXFactor) October 29, 2015
The singer joked about the timing of The X Factor's announcement, tweeting: "Hi guys! I know Halloween is upon us but this is not a trick... I Am Back!!!! #XtraFactor #WildCard"
Michael's elimination caused controversy among viewers, with Ora acknowledging that it was an agonising decision.
Hi guys! I know Halloween is upon us but this is not a trick... I Am Back!!!! #XtraFactor #WildCard
— Monica Michael (@monicamichaeluk) October 29, 2015
Ora later said: "It was hard to say goodbye to that amazing and original moment. But you have to bear in...
Michael was a member of Rita Ora's Girls squad, before being controversially eliminated during the Judges' Houses round.
We are Very excited to announce that this year's #XFactor Wild Card Is...@monicamichaeluk! #XtraFactor pic.twitter.com/FPrMYJtETD
— The X Factor (@TheXFactor) October 29, 2015
The singer joked about the timing of The X Factor's announcement, tweeting: "Hi guys! I know Halloween is upon us but this is not a trick... I Am Back!!!! #XtraFactor #WildCard"
Michael's elimination caused controversy among viewers, with Ora acknowledging that it was an agonising decision.
Hi guys! I know Halloween is upon us but this is not a trick... I Am Back!!!! #XtraFactor #WildCard
— Monica Michael (@monicamichaeluk) October 29, 2015
Ora later said: "It was hard to say goodbye to that amazing and original moment. But you have to bear in...
- 10/29/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor live shows start this weekend and Seann Miley Moore has already kickstarted his campaign for votes.
The X Factor 2015: Monica Michael, Josh Daniel - 6 acts that definitely should have made the live shows
The Australian hopeful asked for support while leaving the BBC Radio 1 studios this morning, holding a lipstick-penned sign saying "Vote 4 Me" - complete with a little kiss.
We can't wait to see what his phone face will be.
But Seann wasn't feeling the competitive spirit too much as he let his fellow Boys Mason Noise and Che Chesterman pose with the sign, and even gave Che a little smooch.
The trio are mentored by Nick Grimshaw and will attempt to win over the public with their first live performances on Saturday (October 31).
But Mason might have a harder job than most of the acts in the competition as he was booed when Grimmy chose to take him through.
The X Factor 2015: Monica Michael, Josh Daniel - 6 acts that definitely should have made the live shows
The Australian hopeful asked for support while leaving the BBC Radio 1 studios this morning, holding a lipstick-penned sign saying "Vote 4 Me" - complete with a little kiss.
We can't wait to see what his phone face will be.
But Seann wasn't feeling the competitive spirit too much as he let his fellow Boys Mason Noise and Che Chesterman pose with the sign, and even gave Che a little smooch.
The trio are mentored by Nick Grimshaw and will attempt to win over the public with their first live performances on Saturday (October 31).
But Mason might have a harder job than most of the acts in the competition as he was booed when Grimmy chose to take him through.
- 10/28/2015
- Digital Spy
Monica Michael is returning to 'The X Factor'. The wannabe pop star - who lost out in a place in the final 12 after being passed over by mentor Rita Ora in favour of Louisa Johnson, Kiera Weathers and Lauren Murray - has revealed she will be performing on the live shows after all after being chosen as a Wild Card entrant. She tweeted: ''Hi guys! I know Halloween is upon us but this is not a trick... I Am Back!!!! #XtraFactor #WildCard (sic)'' And the show's official Twitter account revealed: ''We are Very excited to announce that this year's #XFactor Wild Card...
- 10/28/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
The X Factor finally has its Top 12 - but while it's a very talented bunch, as always there are some acts that we're infuriated didn't make it through. You can make all your excuses - it was a really tough field, the judges could only pick so many, boo hoo - but that doesn't mean we're not going to pout our way through this week.
So if we'd had our way - or maybe if a wild card category suddenly popped up - which acts should definitely have gone through to the live shows?
1. Jennifer Phillips
We never really knew that we had to be worried about Jennifer's place in the competition after her rapturous performance of 'Shackles' in the auditions, which has become our go-to YouTube when we're feeling a bit blue. Of all the people that didn't make it through, Jennifer's exclusion stings the most. Perhaps Simon was...
So if we'd had our way - or maybe if a wild card category suddenly popped up - which acts should definitely have gone through to the live shows?
1. Jennifer Phillips
We never really knew that we had to be worried about Jennifer's place in the competition after her rapturous performance of 'Shackles' in the auditions, which has become our go-to YouTube when we're feeling a bit blue. Of all the people that didn't make it through, Jennifer's exclusion stings the most. Perhaps Simon was...
- 10/26/2015
- Digital Spy
X Factor's Rita Ora has admitted it was "tough to let go" of Monica Michael, but added that the competition "may not have been the right route for her".
The 24-year-old judge - who selected Keira Weathers, Louisa Johnson and Lauren Murray as her three finalist in the Girls' category - told Digital Spy: "It was tough to let go of Monica.
"It was hard to say goodbye to that amazing and original moment. But you have to bear in mind that going forward this is a competition, and maybe for Monica she should be singing her own material and it may not have been the right route for her.
"Her songwriting is so powerful that now she can go away and make her own record in her own time and present it it in her own light," the 'Poison' singer enthused. "You know, that was a really tough decision,...
The 24-year-old judge - who selected Keira Weathers, Louisa Johnson and Lauren Murray as her three finalist in the Girls' category - told Digital Spy: "It was tough to let go of Monica.
"It was hard to say goodbye to that amazing and original moment. But you have to bear in mind that going forward this is a competition, and maybe for Monica she should be singing her own material and it may not have been the right route for her.
"Her songwriting is so powerful that now she can go away and make her own record in her own time and present it it in her own light," the 'Poison' singer enthused. "You know, that was a really tough decision,...
- 10/26/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor is well and truly under way, and we've been keeping an eye on everything that's been going on...
When is The X Factor on TV?
The show kicked off on August 29 - and in fact, in an attempt to avoid any clashes with Strictly Come Dancing, ITV bosses have unveiled the full schedule right from the off, so we know everything that's coming. You can get a proper look at it here, but auditions continued until Saturday, September 19 with Boot Camp kicking off on September 20. That was the first of five boot camp shows - two set in a country house, and then three episodes of the dreaded Six Chair Challenge. They were all on Sundays, to avoid the Rugby World Cup, but then Judges' Houses aired on October 24 and October 25... and the first big live show will kick off on October 31. And the grand final? It's set for Sunday,...
When is The X Factor on TV?
The show kicked off on August 29 - and in fact, in an attempt to avoid any clashes with Strictly Come Dancing, ITV bosses have unveiled the full schedule right from the off, so we know everything that's coming. You can get a proper look at it here, but auditions continued until Saturday, September 19 with Boot Camp kicking off on September 20. That was the first of five boot camp shows - two set in a country house, and then three episodes of the dreaded Six Chair Challenge. They were all on Sundays, to avoid the Rugby World Cup, but then Judges' Houses aired on October 24 and October 25... and the first big live show will kick off on October 31. And the grand final? It's set for Sunday,...
- 10/26/2015
- Digital Spy
X Factor judge Nick Grimshaw has said that he would like to bring back Monica Michael.
The Girls contestant was dropped last night (October 25) by Rita Ora after performing a self-penned track at Judges' Houses.
Asked who he would reinstate if he had a wild card, Grimshaw told Digital Spy: "Maybe Monica. I love Monica. I thought it was very courageous - it took balls tonight to do a song which she's written.
"I thought it was very moving and really emotional. So I'd love to see Monica come back. I think she's got something."
Grimshaw took Mason Noise, Che Chesterman and Seann Miley Moore to the live shows yesterday, though his Judges' Houses segment was shown on Saturday's show.
The Radio 1 DJ admitted that he knew who he was going to drop on Saturday, which made it harder to break the bad news to unfortunate three Josh Daniel, Ben Clark and Simon Lynch.
The Girls contestant was dropped last night (October 25) by Rita Ora after performing a self-penned track at Judges' Houses.
Asked who he would reinstate if he had a wild card, Grimshaw told Digital Spy: "Maybe Monica. I love Monica. I thought it was very courageous - it took balls tonight to do a song which she's written.
"I thought it was very moving and really emotional. So I'd love to see Monica come back. I think she's got something."
Grimshaw took Mason Noise, Che Chesterman and Seann Miley Moore to the live shows yesterday, though his Judges' Houses segment was shown on Saturday's show.
The Radio 1 DJ admitted that he knew who he was going to drop on Saturday, which made it harder to break the bad news to unfortunate three Josh Daniel, Ben Clark and Simon Lynch.
- 10/26/2015
- Digital Spy
X Factor: Louisa Johnson, Lauren Murray and Kiera Weathers are Rita Ora's final Girls
The X Factor has finally picked its Top 12! After months of auditions and Boot Camp and the Six Chair Challenge, the Girls were the final category to perform at Judges' Houses for their judge Rita Ora (and mentor Meghan Trainor).
And boy, did they perform. So if you want to relive all the action from tonight's show, check out the auditions below:
1. Chloe Paige
Chloe did get a little respect from Rita... but sadly not enough to put her in the live shows.
2. Havva Rebke
Possibly not the best move to sing about going home. We still love you though, Havva.
3. Kiera Weathers
'Show Me Love', Kiera asked... and sure enough, Rita did.
4. Lauren Murray
We're not saying the Best part of Lauren's performance was her dancing to herself in the studio.
The X Factor has finally picked its Top 12! After months of auditions and Boot Camp and the Six Chair Challenge, the Girls were the final category to perform at Judges' Houses for their judge Rita Ora (and mentor Meghan Trainor).
And boy, did they perform. So if you want to relive all the action from tonight's show, check out the auditions below:
1. Chloe Paige
Chloe did get a little respect from Rita... but sadly not enough to put her in the live shows.
2. Havva Rebke
Possibly not the best move to sing about going home. We still love you though, Havva.
3. Kiera Weathers
'Show Me Love', Kiera asked... and sure enough, Rita did.
4. Lauren Murray
We're not saying the Best part of Lauren's performance was her dancing to herself in the studio.
- 10/25/2015
- Digital Spy
Louisa Johnson, Lauren Murray and Kiera Weathers have been chosen by Rita Ora as her final three Girls on The X Factor.
The 'I Will Never Let You Down' singer had to let down Chloe Paige, Havva Rebke and Monica Michael on tonight's show (October 25).
The X Factor 2015: Relive all the Girls' Judges' Houses performances
Ora and her guest judge Meghan Trainor struggled to narrow down the category after six emotional performances in Los Angeles.
The former Voice UK star said that confirming her choices live was difficult, as all six girls were good enough to have progressed.
The first girl chosen was Louisa and she was soon joined by Lauren.
X Factor: Nick Grimshaw sends Mason Noise, Che Chesterman and Seann Miley Moore to live shows
Simon Cowell found it impossible to choose which of the remaining girls should progress, telling Ora to "go with your gut...
The 'I Will Never Let You Down' singer had to let down Chloe Paige, Havva Rebke and Monica Michael on tonight's show (October 25).
The X Factor 2015: Relive all the Girls' Judges' Houses performances
Ora and her guest judge Meghan Trainor struggled to narrow down the category after six emotional performances in Los Angeles.
The former Voice UK star said that confirming her choices live was difficult, as all six girls were good enough to have progressed.
The first girl chosen was Louisa and she was soon joined by Lauren.
X Factor: Nick Grimshaw sends Mason Noise, Che Chesterman and Seann Miley Moore to live shows
Simon Cowell found it impossible to choose which of the remaining girls should progress, telling Ora to "go with your gut...
- 10/25/2015
- 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
It had to be done, didn't it? The X Factor Top 6 Girls flew to Los Angeles to perform for Rita Ora and special guest mentor Meghan Trainor... but they still had some time for a selfie at the Hollywood sign. Let's just hope their minds were firmly on a place in the live shows:
1. Chloe Paige - 21, Brighton
Who? Market trader Chloe performed 'Crying For No Reason' in her first audition, but it was later on in the competition that she really began to come into her own - with her a capalla take on 'Amazing Grace' cementing her place in the Top 6.
She says: "For me, it's so much more than just the voice. It's all I do, it's all I work on. I was in a relationship that I gave up for this, so I know where I want to be."
2. Havva Rebke - 21, Enfield
Who? Havva -...
1. Chloe Paige - 21, Brighton
Who? Market trader Chloe performed 'Crying For No Reason' in her first audition, but it was later on in the competition that she really began to come into her own - with her a capalla take on 'Amazing Grace' cementing her place in the Top 6.
She says: "For me, it's so much more than just the voice. It's all I do, it's all I work on. I was in a relationship that I gave up for this, so I know where I want to be."
2. Havva Rebke - 21, Enfield
Who? Havva -...
- 10/20/2015
- Digital Spy
Ché Chesterman receives a standing ovation from all four judges following his soulful performance during the Six Chair Challenge on Sunday night's X Factor.
The Essex-born hopeful sings a rendition of 'It's a Man's World', prompting Cheryl Fernandez-Versini to get on her feet and high-five Nick Grimshaw - who will have to decide whether or not to give Ché a seat and take him through to Judges' Houses.
This is the second of three Six Chair Challenge episodes, following last weekend's emotional show which saw Monica Michael, Lauren Murray, Louisa Johnson, Keira Weathers, Chloe Paige and Havva Rebke secure places in the Judges' Houses stage with mentor Rita Ora.
The other singers competing for a place in Grimshaw's Boys category are Ben Clarke, Brodie Kelly, Danny Sharples, Jamie Eldridge, Jordan Luke Gage, Josh Daniel, Martin Harich, Mason Noise, Nathaneal Landskroner, Ollie Marland, Papasidero, Seann Miley Moore, Simon Lynch,...
The Essex-born hopeful sings a rendition of 'It's a Man's World', prompting Cheryl Fernandez-Versini to get on her feet and high-five Nick Grimshaw - who will have to decide whether or not to give Ché a seat and take him through to Judges' Houses.
This is the second of three Six Chair Challenge episodes, following last weekend's emotional show which saw Monica Michael, Lauren Murray, Louisa Johnson, Keira Weathers, Chloe Paige and Havva Rebke secure places in the Judges' Houses stage with mentor Rita Ora.
The other singers competing for a place in Grimshaw's Boys category are Ben Clarke, Brodie Kelly, Danny Sharples, Jamie Eldridge, Jordan Luke Gage, Josh Daniel, Martin Harich, Mason Noise, Nathaneal Landskroner, Ollie Marland, Papasidero, Seann Miley Moore, Simon Lynch,...
- 10/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Menn on Point give it their best shot to impress Groups mentor Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, as The X Factor's Six Chair Challenge continues.
In a preview video for the next episode, the energetic duo take to the stage and cover Omi's hit 'Cheerleader'. But will they be given that all-important chair?
The X Factor 2015: Is the Six Chair Challenge too cruel or pure entertainment? For and against
"You're ready to go," Nick Grimshaw said afterwards, with Rita Ora next to him in full agreement. "You're exciting, you're fresh - you're exactly what I'd want to be seeing on a Saturday night on X Factor."
The X Factor continues this Sunday (October 11) on ITV.
Last weekend, viewers saw Chloe Paige, Havva Rebke, Kiera Weathers, Louisa Johnson, Lauren Murray and Monica Michael make it through from Rita's Girls category to reach the Judges' House stage.
In a preview video for the next episode, the energetic duo take to the stage and cover Omi's hit 'Cheerleader'. But will they be given that all-important chair?
The X Factor 2015: Is the Six Chair Challenge too cruel or pure entertainment? For and against
"You're ready to go," Nick Grimshaw said afterwards, with Rita Ora next to him in full agreement. "You're exciting, you're fresh - you're exactly what I'd want to be seeing on a Saturday night on X Factor."
The X Factor continues this Sunday (October 11) on ITV.
Last weekend, viewers saw Chloe Paige, Havva Rebke, Kiera Weathers, Louisa Johnson, Lauren Murray and Monica Michael make it through from Rita's Girls category to reach the Judges' House stage.
- 10/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Have you recovered, then? The X Factor reached its infamously intense Six Chair Challenge at the weekend, with the Girls category the first to face the baying crowd (and judge Rita Ora) in an attempt to make it through to Judges' Houses.
But as always, questions were raised about whether the show's speed-hating format, where 14 contestants are whittled down to six in the most brutally musical-chair way possible, was just too cruel - or pure entertainment. We're divided in the DS office, so what do you think?
Against: "The heartless audience takes utter joy in crushing dreams"
By Ben Lee, senior entertainment reporter
Is this really what qualifies as 'entertaining' TV? Are we honestly supposed to take pleasure from this? Seeing perfectly nice people - who are only guilty of chasing their dreams - shaking and in visible distress, in front of a baying audience?
For many of these singers,...
But as always, questions were raised about whether the show's speed-hating format, where 14 contestants are whittled down to six in the most brutally musical-chair way possible, was just too cruel - or pure entertainment. We're divided in the DS office, so what do you think?
Against: "The heartless audience takes utter joy in crushing dreams"
By Ben Lee, senior entertainment reporter
Is this really what qualifies as 'entertaining' TV? Are we honestly supposed to take pleasure from this? Seeing perfectly nice people - who are only guilty of chasing their dreams - shaking and in visible distress, in front of a baying audience?
For many of these singers,...
- 10/5/2015
- Digital Spy
X Factor's Lauren Murray - who secured a seat in the Six Chair Challenge on last night's show - has defended Nick Grimshaw and insists he will come into his own now he's been assigned the Boys' category.
The 25-year-old Dental receptionist from North London - currently in Rita Ora's impressive Girls' category - opined to Digital Spy: "I feel like everyone's giving Nick [Grimshaw] a really hard time.
"And I feel like Nick is such an influential person in music - he knows what people listen to, he works in radio so he knows what people are going to buy. So I don't know why people are giving him such a hard time.
"But when it comes to the Live Shows - people will see a different side to him. People need to give him a bit more of a chance. I love him, he's wicked.
"Now he's got his category,...
The 25-year-old Dental receptionist from North London - currently in Rita Ora's impressive Girls' category - opined to Digital Spy: "I feel like everyone's giving Nick [Grimshaw] a really hard time.
"And I feel like Nick is such an influential person in music - he knows what people listen to, he works in radio so he knows what people are going to buy. So I don't know why people are giving him such a hard time.
"But when it comes to the Live Shows - people will see a different side to him. People need to give him a bit more of a chance. I love him, he's wicked.
"Now he's got his category,...
- 10/5/2015
- Digital Spy
Lauren Murray secured a seat in the Girls Category during the "brutal" Six Chair Challenge in last night's nerve-wracking X Factor.
The 25-year-old hopeful from North West London performed on stage last, concerning judge Simon Cowell when she admitted to feeling a bit fuzzy, before mentor Rita Ora eventually swapped her with a distraught Lucy Duffield.
Speaking to Digital Spy about the "killer" experience, she revealed: "It was just so brutal. It was literally The Hunger Games.
"I never in my life want to see six white chairs again. Ever. It was just killer. It's so, so intense. I thought at one point I was going to be sick. I really did. I knew because I had a bit of a dip at Boot Camp, I knew if I didn't bring it at Six Chairs I'd be going home."
On the stage being far more terrifying than anything she endured during Boot Camp,...
The 25-year-old hopeful from North West London performed on stage last, concerning judge Simon Cowell when she admitted to feeling a bit fuzzy, before mentor Rita Ora eventually swapped her with a distraught Lucy Duffield.
Speaking to Digital Spy about the "killer" experience, she revealed: "It was just so brutal. It was literally The Hunger Games.
"I never in my life want to see six white chairs again. Ever. It was just killer. It's so, so intense. I thought at one point I was going to be sick. I really did. I knew because I had a bit of a dip at Boot Camp, I knew if I didn't bring it at Six Chairs I'd be going home."
On the stage being far more terrifying than anything she endured during Boot Camp,...
- 10/5/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor's first Six Chair Challenge is over and Rita Ora has whittled a very talented 14 girls down to six.
Chloe Paige, Havva Rebke, Kiera Weathers, Lauren Murray, Louisa Johnson and Monica Michael are all heading to judges' houses - but what did Twitter think of Ora's decisions?
Firstly, there were a lot of people who thought the Six Chair Challenge was a bit mean:
I think the six chair challenge is a bit mean #XFactor
— Richard Osman (@richardosman) October 4, 2015
I wouldn't give her a chair if she was pregnant And elderly. #xfactor
— Public Benjamin (@PublicBenjamin) October 4, 2015
The audience was the nastiest part of that. Brutal. #XFactor
— Dawn O'Porter (@hotpatooties) October 4, 2015
The six chair challenge. Gratuitous cruelty. Funny though. #xfactor
— Kevin O'Sullivan (@TVKev) October 4, 2015
There were some who are willing to adopt the Six Chair Challenge into their daily lives:
new approach to getting a seat on the train?...
Chloe Paige, Havva Rebke, Kiera Weathers, Lauren Murray, Louisa Johnson and Monica Michael are all heading to judges' houses - but what did Twitter think of Ora's decisions?
Firstly, there were a lot of people who thought the Six Chair Challenge was a bit mean:
I think the six chair challenge is a bit mean #XFactor
— Richard Osman (@richardosman) October 4, 2015
I wouldn't give her a chair if she was pregnant And elderly. #xfactor
— Public Benjamin (@PublicBenjamin) October 4, 2015
The audience was the nastiest part of that. Brutal. #XFactor
— Dawn O'Porter (@hotpatooties) October 4, 2015
The six chair challenge. Gratuitous cruelty. Funny though. #xfactor
— Kevin O'Sullivan (@TVKev) October 4, 2015
There were some who are willing to adopt the Six Chair Challenge into their daily lives:
new approach to getting a seat on the train?...
- 10/4/2015
- Digital Spy
Rita Ora might want to be careful what she wishes for. The X Factor newbie was thrilled to get the girls... only to find out that cutting down such a talented category was really rather difficult.
If you've recovered from the trauma of it all, you can relive all the performances right here, ranked - as always - from worst to best:
14. Kelly Mai Webb
She sounds better than we do when we're stumbling drunk out of a tent and going for a walk. But still not good enough for The X Factor.
13. Chloe Baker
"You've got the love I need to see me through"... but sadly not to the next round.
12. Katie Coleman
'The Voice Within' couldn't quite take her to Judges' Houses.
11. Sharon Rose
Sharon Rose and fell... but we thought her performance of 'Let It Go' was lovely.
10. Karen Mav
At least she got a consolation...
If you've recovered from the trauma of it all, you can relive all the performances right here, ranked - as always - from worst to best:
14. Kelly Mai Webb
She sounds better than we do when we're stumbling drunk out of a tent and going for a walk. But still not good enough for The X Factor.
13. Chloe Baker
"You've got the love I need to see me through"... but sadly not to the next round.
12. Katie Coleman
'The Voice Within' couldn't quite take her to Judges' Houses.
11. Sharon Rose
Sharon Rose and fell... but we thought her performance of 'Let It Go' was lovely.
10. Karen Mav
At least she got a consolation...
- 10/4/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor knows how to test its contestants, doesn't it? But after an emotionally exhausting Six Chair Challenge, Rita Ora has narrowed down her Girls category and picked the acts who will make it to Judges' Houses. But who are they?
1. Chloe Paige
Age: 21
From: Brighton
Job: Market trader
Remind me: Chloe won over the judges with her rendition of 'Crying For No Reason' at her audition (but some viewers were less than impressed to see her wearing a bindi). She was on the up from then, as Simon Cowell picked her out for special praise during the Boot Camp group challenge and even praised her husky voice during the solo performance when she was suffering from a sore throat. But it was her stunning a capella rendition of 'Amazing Grace' at the Six Chair Challenge that really put her on the map - and Simon suggested she even...
1. Chloe Paige
Age: 21
From: Brighton
Job: Market trader
Remind me: Chloe won over the judges with her rendition of 'Crying For No Reason' at her audition (but some viewers were less than impressed to see her wearing a bindi). She was on the up from then, as Simon Cowell picked her out for special praise during the Boot Camp group challenge and even praised her husky voice during the solo performance when she was suffering from a sore throat. But it was her stunning a capella rendition of 'Amazing Grace' at the Six Chair Challenge that really put her on the map - and Simon suggested she even...
- 10/4/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor has its top six girls! After a brutal Six Chair Challenge, we now know that Chloe Paige, Havva Rebke, Kiera Weathers, Lauren Murray, Louisa Johnson and Monica Michael will be heading to Judges' Houses with Rita Ora.
But while Rita's chosen her favourites, now we want to know who you're backing. Who do you want to see in the live shows? Who is the best girl (in a very strong category)? Who deserves to go far? Let us know by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
The X Factor continues the Six Chair Challenge next Sunday (October 11) at 7pm on ITV.
Want to be on The X Factor, but without Simon Cowell grimacing at you? The Bopheads app gives you the chance to appear in that funny bit in the ad breaks, all thanks to those clever people at TalkTalk. Simply download here.
But while Rita's chosen her favourites, now we want to know who you're backing. Who do you want to see in the live shows? Who is the best girl (in a very strong category)? Who deserves to go far? Let us know by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
The X Factor continues the Six Chair Challenge next Sunday (October 11) at 7pm on ITV.
Want to be on The X Factor, but without Simon Cowell grimacing at you? The Bopheads app gives you the chance to appear in that funny bit in the ad breaks, all thanks to those clever people at TalkTalk. Simply download here.
- 10/4/2015
- Digital Spy
Strap yourselves in: the Six Chair Challenge arrives on The X Factor tonight, and if it's anything like previous series, it ain't going to be pretty.
First up are the Girls and Rita Ora, so read on for a reminder of who you'll be seeing and what they'll be singing in an attempt to make it to Judges' Houses:
1. Katie Coleman - 21, Darlington
Song: 'The Voice Within' - Christina Aguilera
2. Karen Mav - 23, Stevenage
Song: 'I'd Rather Go Blind' - Etta James
3. Chloe Baker - 21, Liverpool
Song: 'You've Got The Love' - Florence + The Machine
4. Monica Michael - 25, North London
Song: 'What Is Love' - Empire
5. Sharon Rose - 26, Essex
Song: 'Let It Go' - James Bay
6. Chloe Paige - 21, Brighton
Song: 'Amazing Grace'
7. Charli Beard - 17, Hull
Song: 'Love You I Do' - Jennifer Hudson
8. Louisa Johnson - 17, Essex
Song: 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not...
First up are the Girls and Rita Ora, so read on for a reminder of who you'll be seeing and what they'll be singing in an attempt to make it to Judges' Houses:
1. Katie Coleman - 21, Darlington
Song: 'The Voice Within' - Christina Aguilera
2. Karen Mav - 23, Stevenage
Song: 'I'd Rather Go Blind' - Etta James
3. Chloe Baker - 21, Liverpool
Song: 'You've Got The Love' - Florence + The Machine
4. Monica Michael - 25, North London
Song: 'What Is Love' - Empire
5. Sharon Rose - 26, Essex
Song: 'Let It Go' - James Bay
6. Chloe Paige - 21, Brighton
Song: 'Amazing Grace'
7. Charli Beard - 17, Hull
Song: 'Love You I Do' - Jennifer Hudson
8. Louisa Johnson - 17, Essex
Song: 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not...
- 10/3/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor is about to get brutal: the Six Chair Challenge starts tonight with Rita Ora and her Girls category taking the spotlight. Obviously you already know you're going to have to hide behind your sofa, but what else can you expect?
1. The saga of the forgotten words isn't over: yet another act stumbles over their lyrics during their all-important performance tonight.
2. 14 girls are battling it out for just six seats, and you know what that means: there are a lot of swaps.
3. While Rita is having a tough time ("I feel so sick"), so are the Girls - one of them even says: "Is this not hell on earth?"
4. It's fair to say that not all of Rita's decisions go down well with the audience - at one point she admits: "I'm probably the most hated person in the UK right now."
5. Monica Michael is back for her...
1. The saga of the forgotten words isn't over: yet another act stumbles over their lyrics during their all-important performance tonight.
2. 14 girls are battling it out for just six seats, and you know what that means: there are a lot of swaps.
3. While Rita is having a tough time ("I feel so sick"), so are the Girls - one of them even says: "Is this not hell on earth?"
4. It's fair to say that not all of Rita's decisions go down well with the audience - at one point she admits: "I'm probably the most hated person in the UK right now."
5. Monica Michael is back for her...
- 10/3/2015
- Digital Spy
We were treated to a lot of performances in tonight's second dispatch from the X Factor Boot Camp - and the Girls and the Groups were bringing it. So here's your video round-up, with the auditions ranked from worst to best as always:
12. Gifty Louise
A present the judges sadly did not want.
11. Lauren Murray
Forgotten words make us squirm.
10. Havva Rebke
"I'm so sorry." Not what you want to hear an act say after performing.
9. Silver Tone
"Their audition was the same colour as their coats: beige."
8. Chloe Paige
"I would make her ill every day." Believe it or not, this was a compliment.
7. The First Kings
Cheryl said this was like going back to the '90s or the Backstreet Boys... like that's a bad thing?
6. Kiera Weathers
Simon Cowell said he didn't like her voice: not a great start.
5. Charli Beard
Still great, basically.
4. Alien
Still out of this world.
12. Gifty Louise
A present the judges sadly did not want.
11. Lauren Murray
Forgotten words make us squirm.
10. Havva Rebke
"I'm so sorry." Not what you want to hear an act say after performing.
9. Silver Tone
"Their audition was the same colour as their coats: beige."
8. Chloe Paige
"I would make her ill every day." Believe it or not, this was a compliment.
7. The First Kings
Cheryl said this was like going back to the '90s or the Backstreet Boys... like that's a bad thing?
6. Kiera Weathers
Simon Cowell said he didn't like her voice: not a great start.
5. Charli Beard
Still great, basically.
4. Alien
Still out of this world.
- 9/27/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor's Monica Michael managed to move on from the drama surrounding her group challenge to impress the judges with her solo Boot Camp performance.
The singing hopeful became embroiled in an argument with fellow contestant Princess Diamond during her previous audition, narrowly avoiding elimination alongside Diamond.
Returning to the stage in tonight's show, 25-year-old Michael answered the judges' question about how she felt, saying: "I'm alright, I don't like dramas".
And she soon moved on, performing a powerful rendition of 'Ain't No Sunshine' by Bill Withers.
But Michael inadvertently caused a little more drama when she left the stage, as Simon Cowell disagreed with his fellow judges about the contestant.
When Cowell said: "She's not perfect, she has a crack in her voice", Nick Grimshaw countered by saying, "I like that".
And then when Cowell said Michael needed help with her song choices, saying he felt she...
The singing hopeful became embroiled in an argument with fellow contestant Princess Diamond during her previous audition, narrowly avoiding elimination alongside Diamond.
Returning to the stage in tonight's show, 25-year-old Michael answered the judges' question about how she felt, saying: "I'm alright, I don't like dramas".
And she soon moved on, performing a powerful rendition of 'Ain't No Sunshine' by Bill Withers.
But Michael inadvertently caused a little more drama when she left the stage, as Simon Cowell disagreed with his fellow judges about the contestant.
When Cowell said: "She's not perfect, she has a crack in her voice", Nick Grimshaw countered by saying, "I like that".
And then when Cowell said Michael needed help with her song choices, saying he felt she...
- 9/27/2015
- Digital Spy
It's time for part two of Boot Camp on The X Factor! The group performances were pretty spectacular (in both good and bad ways) but now it's time for the acts to perform solo in their last chance to make it to the Six Chair Challenge. But which 31 hopefuls will we see?
1. Silver Tone
Song: 'Changing' - Paloma Faith
2. Lauren Murray
Song: 'If You Love Me' - Brownstone
3. Brodie Kelly
Song: 'Diamonds' - Rihanna
4. Simon Lynch
Song: 'First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' - Roberta Flack
5. Josh Daniel
Song: 'Want To Want Me' - Jason Derulo
6. Seann Miley Moore
Song: 'A Song For You' - Ray Charles
7. Anton Stephans
Song: 'A Song For You' - Ray Charles
8. Alien
Song: 'Diamonds' - Rihanna
9. Tonatha Raihan
Song: 'Love Runs Out' - OneRepublic
10. Joseph McCaul
Song: 'Same Love' - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
11. Monica Michael
Song: 'Ain't No Sunshine' - Bill Withers
12. Papasidero...
1. Silver Tone
Song: 'Changing' - Paloma Faith
2. Lauren Murray
Song: 'If You Love Me' - Brownstone
3. Brodie Kelly
Song: 'Diamonds' - Rihanna
4. Simon Lynch
Song: 'First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' - Roberta Flack
5. Josh Daniel
Song: 'Want To Want Me' - Jason Derulo
6. Seann Miley Moore
Song: 'A Song For You' - Ray Charles
7. Anton Stephans
Song: 'A Song For You' - Ray Charles
8. Alien
Song: 'Diamonds' - Rihanna
9. Tonatha Raihan
Song: 'Love Runs Out' - OneRepublic
10. Joseph McCaul
Song: 'Same Love' - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
11. Monica Michael
Song: 'Ain't No Sunshine' - Bill Withers
12. Papasidero...
- 9/26/2015
- Digital Spy
1. If you thought there were a lot of forgotten lyrics last week, brace yourself: there are just a couple more this week.
2. The acts get to choose their solo songs from a list provided by the judges but there aren't too many repeats. The song you'll hear the most? Ray Charles's 'A Song For You', which gets three outings.
3. Olly and Caroline get so excited by one act that they admit later that they just "fangirled" over them.
4. "Their audition was the same colour as their coats. Beige."
5. Cheryl and Rita have been getting on well so far. But one moment in tonight's show where they disagree is so awkward you might want to hide behind the sofa.
6. Madonna isn't the only person to have cape-based wardrobe malfunctions - one of tonight's acts does too.
7. One hopeful gets so emotional that they're crying before the end of their song...
2. The acts get to choose their solo songs from a list provided by the judges but there aren't too many repeats. The song you'll hear the most? Ray Charles's 'A Song For You', which gets three outings.
3. Olly and Caroline get so excited by one act that they admit later that they just "fangirled" over them.
4. "Their audition was the same colour as their coats. Beige."
5. Cheryl and Rita have been getting on well so far. But one moment in tonight's show where they disagree is so awkward you might want to hide behind the sofa.
6. Madonna isn't the only person to have cape-based wardrobe malfunctions - one of tonight's acts does too.
7. One hopeful gets so emotional that they're crying before the end of their song...
- 9/26/2015
- Digital Spy
Well, it turns out that getting out of the arenas was the best thing The X Factor could have done.
There's been some grumbling about the changes (or lack of changes) to the show this year, but one thing Simon Cowell has done has definitely worked: bringing back the Country House stage of Boot Camp.
Imagine how dreary it would have been to go straight from weeks of arena auditions straight into the Six Chair Challenge? Instead, we were suddenly in the sunny countryside with a beautiful outdoor stage (which also gave us the chance to see Simon with a blanket over his knees).
And Boot Camp felt like Boot Camp again, with choreography and the tricksy group challenge. It wasn't just all about the performances: it was about finding a group and rehearsing and learning dances and lyrics and trying to get on and then facing the judges.
In fact,...
There's been some grumbling about the changes (or lack of changes) to the show this year, but one thing Simon Cowell has done has definitely worked: bringing back the Country House stage of Boot Camp.
Imagine how dreary it would have been to go straight from weeks of arena auditions straight into the Six Chair Challenge? Instead, we were suddenly in the sunny countryside with a beautiful outdoor stage (which also gave us the chance to see Simon with a blanket over his knees).
And Boot Camp felt like Boot Camp again, with choreography and the tricksy group challenge. It wasn't just all about the performances: it was about finding a group and rehearsing and learning dances and lyrics and trying to get on and then facing the judges.
In fact,...
- 9/21/2015
- Digital Spy
Aside from the singing (obviously), one of the things we love to see most on The X Factor is a good old diva strop and Sunday night's episode definitely didn't disappoint.
In the first episode of Boot Camp, things got very unpleasant for one group and one contestant in particular was at the centre of it all.
The X Factor 2015: All the videos you need from Sunday's Boot Camp group challenge
Princess Diamond spent a lot of time moaning that she didn't know the words to Taylor Swift's hit 'Blank Space' before getting into a row about it with Monica Michael, another member of her group.
Before a truly cringe-worthy performance, Princess told the judges all about the bad blood (sorry!) in the group and pointed out Monica as the culprit.
However, Princess's lack of rehearsal didn't impress the judges and she didn't make it through to the next round.
In the first episode of Boot Camp, things got very unpleasant for one group and one contestant in particular was at the centre of it all.
The X Factor 2015: All the videos you need from Sunday's Boot Camp group challenge
Princess Diamond spent a lot of time moaning that she didn't know the words to Taylor Swift's hit 'Blank Space' before getting into a row about it with Monica Michael, another member of her group.
Before a truly cringe-worthy performance, Princess told the judges all about the bad blood (sorry!) in the group and pointed out Monica as the culprit.
However, Princess's lack of rehearsal didn't impress the judges and she didn't make it through to the next round.
- 9/20/2015
- Digital Spy
After a bumper two-hour long X Factor Boot Camp extravaganza, we're left with one massive question: Why did no one know any of the lyrics?
Some of the biggest and most famous songs are reserved for this stage of the competition, but it seemed that some of this year's contestants just hadn't done their homework this week.
There was already tension in the beginning due to the lack of Taylor Swift knowledge anyway, but in a group consisting of Monica Michael, Papasidero, Batz In Da Belfry, Sophie Plumb and Princess Diamond, the lyrics to Swift's 'Blank Space' seemed to be, well, a bit of a blank space in some of their heads.
Suffice to say, one member of the group told the judges that they hadn't been getting on well behind the scenes. Yikes.
Stephanie McCourt, Lucy Duffield, Charli Beard, James McDowell and Ankush Khana tackled The Ronettes' classic '...
Some of the biggest and most famous songs are reserved for this stage of the competition, but it seemed that some of this year's contestants just hadn't done their homework this week.
There was already tension in the beginning due to the lack of Taylor Swift knowledge anyway, but in a group consisting of Monica Michael, Papasidero, Batz In Da Belfry, Sophie Plumb and Princess Diamond, the lyrics to Swift's 'Blank Space' seemed to be, well, a bit of a blank space in some of their heads.
Suffice to say, one member of the group told the judges that they hadn't been getting on well behind the scenes. Yikes.
Stephanie McCourt, Lucy Duffield, Charli Beard, James McDowell and Ankush Khana tackled The Ronettes' classic '...
- 9/20/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor kicked off Boot Camp with the dreaded group challenge tonight, and it's fair to say that some groups were better than others. Much, much better. If you want a recap, you're in luck: here are all the videos you need from tonight, ranked from worst to best:
10.
Who? Kiera Weathers, Castellio, Kelly-Mai Webb, Lochei, Decibellas
Who got through? Everyone except Castellio
Group vibe: What happens when two people who are just at a gig for their girlfriends are dragged on stage and have to try to perform with the professionals.
9.
Who? Ryan Ruckledge, Katie Coleman, Samantha Atkinson, Silver Tone, Alex Wallhead
Who got through? Everyone except Ryan Ruckledge
Group vibe: Four people just trying to get on with their lives while someone drunkenly slut drops around them, basically.
8.
Who? Monica Michael, Papasidero, Batz In Da Belfry, Sophie Plumb, Princess Diamond
Who got through? Monica Michael, Papasidero, Sophie Plumb
Group vibe: ... Hostile.
10.
Who? Kiera Weathers, Castellio, Kelly-Mai Webb, Lochei, Decibellas
Who got through? Everyone except Castellio
Group vibe: What happens when two people who are just at a gig for their girlfriends are dragged on stage and have to try to perform with the professionals.
9.
Who? Ryan Ruckledge, Katie Coleman, Samantha Atkinson, Silver Tone, Alex Wallhead
Who got through? Everyone except Ryan Ruckledge
Group vibe: Four people just trying to get on with their lives while someone drunkenly slut drops around them, basically.
8.
Who? Monica Michael, Papasidero, Batz In Da Belfry, Sophie Plumb, Princess Diamond
Who got through? Monica Michael, Papasidero, Sophie Plumb
Group vibe: ... Hostile.
- 9/20/2015
- Digital Spy
Oh dear. The X Factor reached Boot Camp tonight but while some acts shone, others didn't exactly cover themselves in glory. Obviously that made it much more fun for us, mind. But what were the biggest scandals of the night?
5. We are heartbroken for Stephanie Beeby
The 17-year-old was nervous from the beginning, admitting that she didn't know 'Proud Mary' but getting swept along with her group. In the end, she was late for her part and forgot her words. But while other acts just hadn't rehearsed, we felt bad for Stephanie, who had clearly tried really hard and had a proper sob after not getting through. Even Grimmy felt bad - he gave her a big hug and urged her to come back next year.
4. Simon Cowell nearly sending Monica home
Can you imagine the outrage there would have been?
3. The Castellio catastrophe
The Castellio brothers basically refused to...
5. We are heartbroken for Stephanie Beeby
The 17-year-old was nervous from the beginning, admitting that she didn't know 'Proud Mary' but getting swept along with her group. In the end, she was late for her part and forgot her words. But while other acts just hadn't rehearsed, we felt bad for Stephanie, who had clearly tried really hard and had a proper sob after not getting through. Even Grimmy felt bad - he gave her a big hug and urged her to come back next year.
4. Simon Cowell nearly sending Monica home
Can you imagine the outrage there would have been?
3. The Castellio catastrophe
The Castellio brothers basically refused to...
- 9/20/2015
- Digital Spy
The auditions are done, gone, over. Now, it's time for X Factor to get on with Boot Camp, kicking off tonight at a fancy country house for the dreaded group stage.
Yep, the acts have to team up with singers from other categories and perform together. Arguments are not just likely - they're guaranteed! But what are the groups, and what's everyone singing?
1.
Acts: Ryan Ruckledge (23), Katie Coleman (21), Samantha Atkinson (31), Silver Tone (22-32), Alex Wallhead (21)
Song: 'Anything Could Happen' - Ellie Goulding
2.
Acts: Jennifer Phillips (34), Bekln (22-31), Stephanie Beeby (17), Israel Allen (24), Bupsi (37)
Song: 'Proud Mary' - Tina Turner
3.
Acts: Lauren Murray (25), Jade McGuire (30), Tribe, Nathanael Landskroner (16), Jojo Desmond (35)
Song: 'Man In The Mirror' - Michael Jackson
4.
Acts: Red Nile (18-22), Danny Sharples (26), Anton Stephans (45), Gifty Louise (19), Mason Noise (21)
Song: 'All About That Bass' - Meghan Trainor
5.
Acts: Monica Michael (25), Papasidero (24), Batz in Da Belfry (28-29), Sophie Plumb (22), Princess...
Yep, the acts have to team up with singers from other categories and perform together. Arguments are not just likely - they're guaranteed! But what are the groups, and what's everyone singing?
1.
Acts: Ryan Ruckledge (23), Katie Coleman (21), Samantha Atkinson (31), Silver Tone (22-32), Alex Wallhead (21)
Song: 'Anything Could Happen' - Ellie Goulding
2.
Acts: Jennifer Phillips (34), Bekln (22-31), Stephanie Beeby (17), Israel Allen (24), Bupsi (37)
Song: 'Proud Mary' - Tina Turner
3.
Acts: Lauren Murray (25), Jade McGuire (30), Tribe, Nathanael Landskroner (16), Jojo Desmond (35)
Song: 'Man In The Mirror' - Michael Jackson
4.
Acts: Red Nile (18-22), Danny Sharples (26), Anton Stephans (45), Gifty Louise (19), Mason Noise (21)
Song: 'All About That Bass' - Meghan Trainor
5.
Acts: Monica Michael (25), Papasidero (24), Batz in Da Belfry (28-29), Sophie Plumb (22), Princess...
- 9/19/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor star Monica Michael has insisted that she has no resentment towards Cheryl Fernandez-Versini after being sent home during the Six Chair Challenge last year.
Fans were outraged when Michael was sent home last year - but were thrilled when she returned with a triumphant audition on Saturday's episode.
Speaking to Digital Spy today, Michael revealed that she was "so happy" to be back on the show but admitted that she had felt the pressure of coming back for a second shot.
"I was so apprehensive because last year I guess people sort of liked me, but you never know - people change," she said. "It could have been like, 'Oh, she's back, who cares?' But it was a great response, so I'm happy. I just thought if you come back and you're worse than last year, they'll just think, 'Oh, Cheryl was right!' But touch wood,...
Fans were outraged when Michael was sent home last year - but were thrilled when she returned with a triumphant audition on Saturday's episode.
Speaking to Digital Spy today, Michael revealed that she was "so happy" to be back on the show but admitted that she had felt the pressure of coming back for a second shot.
"I was so apprehensive because last year I guess people sort of liked me, but you never know - people change," she said. "It could have been like, 'Oh, she's back, who cares?' But it was a great response, so I'm happy. I just thought if you come back and you're worse than last year, they'll just think, 'Oh, Cheryl was right!' But touch wood,...
- 9/14/2015
- Digital Spy
Who would have thought that a little farmer from the country would change The X Factor? No-one.
A farmer who had also been on other talent shows and had various other singing experience - maybe. And that's who last week's Hannah Marie Kilminster is - not the completely undiscovered singer she might have seemed, but someone with a few minor things to pop on her CV.
The X Factor 2015: Meet the 11 acts auditioning on Sunday
But the (hardly new) public outrage that greeted her previous vocal engagements seems to have had an impact on Saturday's episode, as every possible thing that could be dug up about the acts was openly announced on the show.
Yes, Papasidero had been on the Italian X Factor a few years ago. Yup, Alex Boye was on America's Got Talent. Uh-huh, Jade McGuire used to be in the band Pop! and performed at gigs with Girls Aloud.
A farmer who had also been on other talent shows and had various other singing experience - maybe. And that's who last week's Hannah Marie Kilminster is - not the completely undiscovered singer she might have seemed, but someone with a few minor things to pop on her CV.
The X Factor 2015: Meet the 11 acts auditioning on Sunday
But the (hardly new) public outrage that greeted her previous vocal engagements seems to have had an impact on Saturday's episode, as every possible thing that could be dug up about the acts was openly announced on the show.
Yes, Papasidero had been on the Italian X Factor a few years ago. Yup, Alex Boye was on America's Got Talent. Uh-huh, Jade McGuire used to be in the band Pop! and performed at gigs with Girls Aloud.
- 9/13/2015
- Digital Spy
Triumphs, tragedies and lots of nuts... It's only The X Factor!
Tonight saw a host of eccentric acts as well as some well-deserved second chances - yes, we still haven't recovered from Monica being sent home last year, even if she did come back "stronger" and better than ever.
Here is Digital Spy's round-up of some of the top tweets of tonight's proceedings.
There's something hypnotic about watching every #XFactor judge from the last 12 years flash in front of your eyes pic.twitter.com/gM0E8v1A8Z
— Digital Spy (@digitalspy) September 12, 2015
X Factor drinking game for every time simon tells someone to sing their second song #XFactor
— Freelance alcoholic (@behlul_official) September 12, 2015
This is just my favourite thing though. @CherylOfficial to shriek more names, please. Niiiiiiick! https://t.co/x7q72XAG11 #XFactor
— Catriona Wightman (@catrionaw890) September 12, 2015
Jenesa's 'sexy' antics confused people:
Us in the pub celebrating Happy Hour #XFactor pic.
Tonight saw a host of eccentric acts as well as some well-deserved second chances - yes, we still haven't recovered from Monica being sent home last year, even if she did come back "stronger" and better than ever.
Here is Digital Spy's round-up of some of the top tweets of tonight's proceedings.
There's something hypnotic about watching every #XFactor judge from the last 12 years flash in front of your eyes pic.twitter.com/gM0E8v1A8Z
— Digital Spy (@digitalspy) September 12, 2015
X Factor drinking game for every time simon tells someone to sing their second song #XFactor
— Freelance alcoholic (@behlul_official) September 12, 2015
This is just my favourite thing though. @CherylOfficial to shriek more names, please. Niiiiiiick! https://t.co/x7q72XAG11 #XFactor
— Catriona Wightman (@catrionaw890) September 12, 2015
Jenesa's 'sexy' antics confused people:
Us in the pub celebrating Happy Hour #XFactor pic.
- 9/12/2015
- Digital Spy
Last year's contestant Monica Michael returned to The X Factor this evening and triumphed with a cover of Christina Aguilera's 'Impossible'.
The 25-year-old was controversially sent home last year during the Six Chair Challenge by Cheryl Fernandez-Versini.
The X Factor 2015: From Cheryl's shriek to Simon's snog - the 11 best bits from Saturday's show
However, she gave it another shot, saying that she had "come back stronger".
"The public gave Cheryl a bit of a hard time, so I hope she doesn't hold that against me," she added.
After singing 'Impossible', Fernandez-Versini said: "You're so talented - I think you've got it all. This time you've come back stronger, better.
"I just love you," she added, later admitting that it was her "biggest regret" sending her home last year.
Nick Grimshaw compared Michael to Adele and Amy Winehouse, while Cowell said that her rejection last year was a big mistake.
The 25-year-old was controversially sent home last year during the Six Chair Challenge by Cheryl Fernandez-Versini.
The X Factor 2015: From Cheryl's shriek to Simon's snog - the 11 best bits from Saturday's show
However, she gave it another shot, saying that she had "come back stronger".
"The public gave Cheryl a bit of a hard time, so I hope she doesn't hold that against me," she added.
After singing 'Impossible', Fernandez-Versini said: "You're so talented - I think you've got it all. This time you've come back stronger, better.
"I just love you," she added, later admitting that it was her "biggest regret" sending her home last year.
Nick Grimshaw compared Michael to Adele and Amy Winehouse, while Cowell said that her rejection last year was a big mistake.
- 9/12/2015
- Digital Spy
Saturday's episode of The X Factor was another talent-packed instalment, with 11 out of 12 acts impressing the judges enough to make it through to the next stage. And of course, there was lots of other craziness going on too...
1. Cheryl shrieking bloody murder at Nick Grimshaw
We honestly think we could happily watch this on loop for a full 17 hours before getting bored.
2. Simon getting himself in hot water with Papasidero
"I thought it was nuts. But I love nuts." ... "No, let me rephrase that."
3. Cheryl's shade when Jenesa said she loved Simon
"... Why?"
4. Simon getting a smooch from Jenesa...
... But mainly Cheryl's face afterwards.
5. Rock & Rose being so over this whole thing
"Hi, you alright? Nervous? Alive?" Rock & Rose could not have seemed more bored by the whole X Factor endeavour but then 'Rose' did have a really great voice - even if notorious grumpmeister Simon Cowell had...
1. Cheryl shrieking bloody murder at Nick Grimshaw
We honestly think we could happily watch this on loop for a full 17 hours before getting bored.
2. Simon getting himself in hot water with Papasidero
"I thought it was nuts. But I love nuts." ... "No, let me rephrase that."
3. Cheryl's shade when Jenesa said she loved Simon
"... Why?"
4. Simon getting a smooch from Jenesa...
... But mainly Cheryl's face afterwards.
5. Rock & Rose being so over this whole thing
"Hi, you alright? Nervous? Alive?" Rock & Rose could not have seemed more bored by the whole X Factor endeavour but then 'Rose' did have a really great voice - even if notorious grumpmeister Simon Cowell had...
- 9/12/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor aired its fifth episode of auditions tonight but if you'd thought they might be running out of talent, you would have been wrong! Out of 12 acts who performed tonight, 11 managed to make it through. So here's your video round-up, with the auditions ranked from worst to best as always:
13. Jenesa Gill
Essentially got a yes for being brave enough to snog Simon Cowell.
12. Papasidero
Papasidero's audition hit the high notes but never really took flight. Ahem.
11. Alex Boye
Oh Boye.
10. Ellis Lacy
'No Diggity', no dice.
9. Silver Tone (take one)
We wish they'd been rubbish so we could have gone for Silver Tone Deaf. Sadly, this was just a bit blah.
8. Vicki-Ann Nash
"That's one of the nicest acoustic versions I've heard so far."
7. Jade McGuire
In 'Chains' and enchanting.
6. Rock & Rose
If you're happy and you know it clap your hands... (Great voice, though.)
5. Rumour Has It
'No Diggity',...
13. Jenesa Gill
Essentially got a yes for being brave enough to snog Simon Cowell.
12. Papasidero
Papasidero's audition hit the high notes but never really took flight. Ahem.
11. Alex Boye
Oh Boye.
10. Ellis Lacy
'No Diggity', no dice.
9. Silver Tone (take one)
We wish they'd been rubbish so we could have gone for Silver Tone Deaf. Sadly, this was just a bit blah.
8. Vicki-Ann Nash
"That's one of the nicest acoustic versions I've heard so far."
7. Jade McGuire
In 'Chains' and enchanting.
6. Rock & Rose
If you're happy and you know it clap your hands... (Great voice, though.)
5. Rumour Has It
'No Diggity',...
- 9/12/2015
- Digital Spy
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