It always starts the same way. The opening few piano notes of something slow by Coldplay or Labrinth. A contestant swallows hard, then starts talking about their sick mum/child/dog. And suddenly, before Cheryl can even grab a tissue, you're sat on your sofa blubbing like a toddler.
Yes: The X Factor has given us some of the most heartbreaking moments on TV over the years. And from hysterics at Judges' Houses to Simon Cowell's own rare, salty tears, here are 6 moments that shattered us, ruined us and gave us every feeling possible.
1. Gamu Gate
The so-called 'Gamu Gate' has become a central part of X Factor lore. 18-year-old Zimbabwe-born Gamu Nhengu had given flawless performances throughout the whole show, right through to her rendition of 'Cry Me Out' for Cheryl and will.i.am at Judges' Houses. Surely she was a dead cert for a spot in...
Yes: The X Factor has given us some of the most heartbreaking moments on TV over the years. And from hysterics at Judges' Houses to Simon Cowell's own rare, salty tears, here are 6 moments that shattered us, ruined us and gave us every feeling possible.
1. Gamu Gate
The so-called 'Gamu Gate' has become a central part of X Factor lore. 18-year-old Zimbabwe-born Gamu Nhengu had given flawless performances throughout the whole show, right through to her rendition of 'Cry Me Out' for Cheryl and will.i.am at Judges' Houses. Surely she was a dead cert for a spot in...
- 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
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
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
Mason Noise, Che Chesterman and Seann Miley Moore have been chosen as the three Boys to make it through to The X Factor's live shows.
Judge Nick Grimshaw made his decision tonight (October 25), opting to send home Josh Daniel, Ben Clark and Simon Lynch.
Vote! The X Factor 2015: Who is your favourite act in the Top 12?
Grimshaw described the process of choosing his final three as "tough", telling the singers: "This is quite brutal because I feel like I've bonded with you all.
"You are the right six who should be stood here. It's especially tough because you're all so different.
"The three I've gone for know who they are as an artist."
The X Factor 2015: The best tweets from the final stage of Judges' Houses
The first boy Grimshaw picked was Mason, although his choice was met with more than a few boos from the audience.
Judge Nick Grimshaw made his decision tonight (October 25), opting to send home Josh Daniel, Ben Clark and Simon Lynch.
Vote! The X Factor 2015: Who is your favourite act in the Top 12?
Grimshaw described the process of choosing his final three as "tough", telling the singers: "This is quite brutal because I feel like I've bonded with you all.
"You are the right six who should be stood here. It's especially tough because you're all so different.
"The three I've gone for know who they are as an artist."
The X Factor 2015: The best tweets from the final stage of Judges' Houses
The first boy Grimshaw picked was Mason, although his choice was met with more than a few boos from the audience.
- 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
We can all breathe a sigh of relief - X Factor hopeful Mason Noise has revealed that he has made up with Simon Cowell.
The pair did not get on well at the Six Chair Challenge, as Simon called Mason an "arsehole" for complaining about his lack of air time during the auditions.
In fact, Mason literally dropped the mic and walked off stage - but he was given a second chance at the competition when Tom Bleasby withdrew from the Boys category before Judges' Houses.
The X Factor 2015: Mason Noise spotted joining the Boys, and Che Chesterman gives Josh Daniel a cheeky squeeze
Mason joined the rest of the Boys in the Cotswolds, where he performed for his mentor Nick Grimshaw and special guest judge Mark Ronson in an attempt to make it through to the live shows.
And he told The Sun that he had a "private...
The pair did not get on well at the Six Chair Challenge, as Simon called Mason an "arsehole" for complaining about his lack of air time during the auditions.
In fact, Mason literally dropped the mic and walked off stage - but he was given a second chance at the competition when Tom Bleasby withdrew from the Boys category before Judges' Houses.
The X Factor 2015: Mason Noise spotted joining the Boys, and Che Chesterman gives Josh Daniel a cheeky squeeze
Mason joined the rest of the Boys in the Cotswolds, where he performed for his mentor Nick Grimshaw and special guest judge Mark Ronson in an attempt to make it through to the live shows.
And he told The Sun that he had a "private...
- 10/22/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor takes us all to Judges' Houses this weekend, as the Top 24 contestants battle it out for a place in the live shows. And Nick Grimshaw swept his top six Boys off to the Cotswolds, where they performed for guest judge Mark Ronson (and posed for some rather snazzy pictures):
1. Ben Clark - 25, Coventry
Who? Ben Clark - who works as a night-time receptionist - performed 'Here Without You' by 3 Doors Down in his first audition and has impressed the judges ever since with his rocky voice.
He says: "I do think that I'm different in terms of my voice to the rest of the people in the competition, as there are some really talented powerful singers, but I feel like mine has a huskier, rocky tone."
2. Che Chesterman - 19, Langdon
Who? Che gave up his job stacking shelves in Tesco to pursue his singing career, and...
1. Ben Clark - 25, Coventry
Who? Ben Clark - who works as a night-time receptionist - performed 'Here Without You' by 3 Doors Down in his first audition and has impressed the judges ever since with his rocky voice.
He says: "I do think that I'm different in terms of my voice to the rest of the people in the competition, as there are some really talented powerful singers, but I feel like mine has a huskier, rocky tone."
2. Che Chesterman - 19, Langdon
Who? Che gave up his job stacking shelves in Tesco to pursue his singing career, and...
- 10/20/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor's Mason Noise has revealed that he is hoping to get through to the live shows to change the public's perception of him.
Mason was initially thrown out of the Six Chair Challenge when he had an on-stage row with Simon Cowell, but was given a second chance by the Boys' mentor Nick Grimshaw when Tom Bleasby withdrew from the competition.
He has now said that he's determined to get to the live shows to show the public what he's really about.
"It would mean that I have the opportunity to show the public a different side to me and change the perception that they have of me from that one audition," he explained.
The X Factor 2015: Mason Noise spotted joining the Boys and Che Chesterman gives Josh Daniel a cheeky squeeze
Mason also opened up about his hardest moment in the competition, saying: "It was...
Mason was initially thrown out of the Six Chair Challenge when he had an on-stage row with Simon Cowell, but was given a second chance by the Boys' mentor Nick Grimshaw when Tom Bleasby withdrew from the competition.
He has now said that he's determined to get to the live shows to show the public what he's really about.
"It would mean that I have the opportunity to show the public a different side to me and change the perception that they have of me from that one audition," he explained.
The X Factor 2015: Mason Noise spotted joining the Boys and Che Chesterman gives Josh Daniel a cheeky squeeze
Mason also opened up about his hardest moment in the competition, saying: "It was...
- 10/19/2015
- Digital Spy
The always warm-and-fuzzy Simon Cowell is all about encouraging contestants on The X Factor this weekend - when he's not saying they look "half-dead".
Poor Max Stone gets a right ripping from the X Factor judge as soon as he steps on stage for the Six Chair Challenge looking a bit aloof.
X Factor's 9 most bonkers novelty acts: From Wagner's bongos to Jedward-mania
The X Factor 2015: Mason Noise spotted joining the Boys, and Che Chesterman gives Josh Daniel a cheeky squeeze
"You look - if you don't mind me saying so - like you're half-dead," Simon complains, before Max has sung a single note.
In an effort to liven up young Max, Simon encourages him to cut loose and have a bit of fun… if he wants to remain in the competition, that is.
Yikes, surely it'll be easy to relax under that kind of pressure.
Poor Max Stone gets a right ripping from the X Factor judge as soon as he steps on stage for the Six Chair Challenge looking a bit aloof.
X Factor's 9 most bonkers novelty acts: From Wagner's bongos to Jedward-mania
The X Factor 2015: Mason Noise spotted joining the Boys, and Che Chesterman gives Josh Daniel a cheeky squeeze
"You look - if you don't mind me saying so - like you're half-dead," Simon complains, before Max has sung a single note.
In an effort to liven up young Max, Simon encourages him to cut loose and have a bit of fun… if he wants to remain in the competition, that is.
Yikes, surely it'll be easy to relax under that kind of pressure.
- 10/16/2015
- Digital Spy
Seann Miley Moore's show-stopping rendition of Shirley Bassey's ' I (Who Have Nothing)' got all four judges up on their feet for a standing ovation on last night's X Factor.
The 24-year-old Australian hopeful sailed through the Six Chair Challenge and into mentor Nick Grimshaw's Boys Category for Judges' Houses, along with Ben Clark, Che Chesterman, Josh Daniel, Simon Lynch and Tom Bleasby.
But there was a spot of controversy and drama when fellow contestant Mason Noise complained about his lack of airtime and received a dressing down from Simon Cowell.
Speaking to Digital Spy about what he thought of the act and his behaviour, Moore recalled: "Well, you can see from my reaction I didn't know where to look, I didn't know what was going on. He was so talented, he really had something going on.
"When I saw him on stage I was like, 'Yeah,...
The 24-year-old Australian hopeful sailed through the Six Chair Challenge and into mentor Nick Grimshaw's Boys Category for Judges' Houses, along with Ben Clark, Che Chesterman, Josh Daniel, Simon Lynch and Tom Bleasby.
But there was a spot of controversy and drama when fellow contestant Mason Noise complained about his lack of airtime and received a dressing down from Simon Cowell.
Speaking to Digital Spy about what he thought of the act and his behaviour, Moore recalled: "Well, you can see from my reaction I didn't know where to look, I didn't know what was going on. He was so talented, he really had something going on.
"When I saw him on stage I was like, 'Yeah,...
- 10/12/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor's Six Chair Challenge was a tough watch last week. With some serious talent, the stakes for Rita Ora and her Girls really did feel high.
That wasn't so much the case this time around.
The problem with the Six Chair Challenge is that it's difficult to edit it much - the producers are tied to a certain extent by whether anyone is sitting in the chairs (and who is sitting in the chairs). So when Nick Grimshaw began his category all confident and got slowly ground down by the lack of talent on offer, there wasn't much the producers could do but play it out as it was.
Sure, it's a good enough storyline that the Boys have fallen apart, but poor performance after poor performance is dispiriting and hardly something that's going to immediately suck in the viewers.
Even when Tom Bleasby and Jamie Eldridge were gifted with seats,...
That wasn't so much the case this time around.
The problem with the Six Chair Challenge is that it's difficult to edit it much - the producers are tied to a certain extent by whether anyone is sitting in the chairs (and who is sitting in the chairs). So when Nick Grimshaw began his category all confident and got slowly ground down by the lack of talent on offer, there wasn't much the producers could do but play it out as it was.
Sure, it's a good enough storyline that the Boys have fallen apart, but poor performance after poor performance is dispiriting and hardly something that's going to immediately suck in the viewers.
Even when Tom Bleasby and Jamie Eldridge were gifted with seats,...
- 10/12/2015
- Digital Spy
The Six Chair Challenge continued tonight with Nick Grimshaw's Boys taking the stage, and it's fair to say it was something of a mixed bag. From on-stage meltdowns to serious nerves, it wasn't an easy ride. So if you can bear to relive it again, here's your video round-up, with the performances ranked from worst to best:
15. Mason Noise
Presumably the 'noise' he is referring to is a sad trombone.
14. Tom Davies
Worth it for Simon's cringe face.
13. Jordan Luke Gage
Jordan sang 'No More I Love Yous', accurately predicting the judges' comments.
12. Danny Sharples
His amazing name could only take him so far.
11. Brodie Kelly
At least Simon said he'd take a chance on him.
10. Jamie Eldridge
... We think. We only saw about ten seconds of his performance.
9. Ollie Marland
Fine.
8. Nathanael Landskroner
So nervous he "couldn't even hold the mic". (But we still like him.)
7. Papasidero
We...
15. Mason Noise
Presumably the 'noise' he is referring to is a sad trombone.
14. Tom Davies
Worth it for Simon's cringe face.
13. Jordan Luke Gage
Jordan sang 'No More I Love Yous', accurately predicting the judges' comments.
12. Danny Sharples
His amazing name could only take him so far.
11. Brodie Kelly
At least Simon said he'd take a chance on him.
10. Jamie Eldridge
... We think. We only saw about ten seconds of his performance.
9. Ollie Marland
Fine.
8. Nathanael Landskroner
So nervous he "couldn't even hold the mic". (But we still like him.)
7. Papasidero
We...
- 10/11/2015
- 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
It's very busy on The X Factor tonight, as not only will Nick Grimshaw whittle down his Boys to the Top 6, but Cheryl Fernandez-Versini will start the same job with her Groups.
But which acts are battling for a place in Judges' Houses, and what have they picked to get them there?
The Boys
1. Brodie Kelly - 18, Bedford
Song: 'A Thousand Years' - Christina Perri
2. Tom Davies - 26, London
Song: 'Turn Up The Music' - Chris Brown
3. Jordan Luke Gage - 23, Reading
Song: 'No More I Love Yous' - Annie Lennox
4. Danny Sharples - 26, London
Song: 'Ain't Nobody' - Chaka Khan
5. Tom Bleasby - 19, Leeds
Song: 'I Look To You' - Whitney Houston
6. Jamie Eldridge - 20, Salisbury
Song: 'You Get What You Give' - New Radicals
7. Papasidero - 25, Rome
Song: 'Lady Marmalade' - Christina Aguilera, L'il Kim, Mya, Pink
8. Simon Lynch - 23, Isle of Man
Song: 'Hold My Hand' -...
But which acts are battling for a place in Judges' Houses, and what have they picked to get them there?
The Boys
1. Brodie Kelly - 18, Bedford
Song: 'A Thousand Years' - Christina Perri
2. Tom Davies - 26, London
Song: 'Turn Up The Music' - Chris Brown
3. Jordan Luke Gage - 23, Reading
Song: 'No More I Love Yous' - Annie Lennox
4. Danny Sharples - 26, London
Song: 'Ain't Nobody' - Chaka Khan
5. Tom Bleasby - 19, Leeds
Song: 'I Look To You' - Whitney Houston
6. Jamie Eldridge - 20, Salisbury
Song: 'You Get What You Give' - New Radicals
7. Papasidero - 25, Rome
Song: 'Lady Marmalade' - Christina Aguilera, L'il Kim, Mya, Pink
8. Simon Lynch - 23, Isle of Man
Song: 'Hold My Hand' -...
- 10/10/2015
- 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
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
The X Factor has finished its little trip to the country for Boot Camp - and next up is the dreaded Six Chair Challenge. But which lucky acts made it through?
The Girls
1. Caitlyn Vanbeck
2. Charli Beard
3. Chloe Baker
4. Chloe Paige
5. Havva Rebke
6. Jasmine Leigh Morris
7. Karen Mav
8. Katie Coleman
9. Kelly Mai Webb
10. Kiera Weathers
11. Lauren Murray
12. Louisa Johnson
13. Lucy Duffield
14. Monica Michaels
15. Sharon Rose
16. Sophie Plumb
The Boys
1. Ben Clark
2. Brodie Kelly
3. Ché Chesterman
4. Danny Sharples
5. Jamie Eldridge
6. Jordan Luke Gage
7. Josh Daniel
8. Martin Harich
9. Mason Noise
10. Nathaneal Landskroner
11. Ollie Marland
12. Papasidero
13. Seann Miley Moore
14. Simon Lynch
15. Tom Bleasby
16. Tom Davies
The Overs
1. Alex Boye
2. Anton Stephans
3. Bupsi
4. Ebru
5. Hannah Marie
6. Holly Johnson
7. Jennifer Phillips
8. Joseph McCaul
9. Kerrie-Anne Phillips
10. Lochei Kusi Ghent
11. Max Stone
12. Neneth Lyons
13. Sherilyn Hamilton Shaw
14. Stephanie McCourt
15. Tonatha Raihan
16. Vicki Ann Nash
17. Zen Blythe
The Groups
1. Alien
2. Bekln
3. Cam And Brett
4. Decibellas
5. 4th Power...
The Girls
1. Caitlyn Vanbeck
2. Charli Beard
3. Chloe Baker
4. Chloe Paige
5. Havva Rebke
6. Jasmine Leigh Morris
7. Karen Mav
8. Katie Coleman
9. Kelly Mai Webb
10. Kiera Weathers
11. Lauren Murray
12. Louisa Johnson
13. Lucy Duffield
14. Monica Michaels
15. Sharon Rose
16. Sophie Plumb
The Boys
1. Ben Clark
2. Brodie Kelly
3. Ché Chesterman
4. Danny Sharples
5. Jamie Eldridge
6. Jordan Luke Gage
7. Josh Daniel
8. Martin Harich
9. Mason Noise
10. Nathaneal Landskroner
11. Ollie Marland
12. Papasidero
13. Seann Miley Moore
14. Simon Lynch
15. Tom Bleasby
16. Tom Davies
The Overs
1. Alex Boye
2. Anton Stephans
3. Bupsi
4. Ebru
5. Hannah Marie
6. Holly Johnson
7. Jennifer Phillips
8. Joseph McCaul
9. Kerrie-Anne Phillips
10. Lochei Kusi Ghent
11. Max Stone
12. Neneth Lyons
13. Sherilyn Hamilton Shaw
14. Stephanie McCourt
15. Tonatha Raihan
16. Vicki Ann Nash
17. Zen Blythe
The Groups
1. Alien
2. Bekln
3. Cam And Brett
4. Decibellas
5. 4th Power...
- 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
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
The X Factor auditions are finally over and tonight we're through to Boot Camp, the source of some of X Factor's all-time best moments (Zayn Malik throwing a strop and refusing to dance, anyone?) It certainly looks as though we're in for our fair share of drama tonight.
Grab a cup of tea (or a bottle of wine, a beer and a few double voddies if you feel like emulating some of the more dramatic contestants), read up on some backstage gossip and secrets from filming and join us live from 7pm as we bring you all the action as it happens.
20:59And so that's the episode over! There were ups, there were downs, there were tantrums, there were a Lot of missed lyrics. Judging from next week's preview it looks like we are set for even more drama - join us from Sunday, September 27 at 7pm and we'll be liveblogging it all!
Grab a cup of tea (or a bottle of wine, a beer and a few double voddies if you feel like emulating some of the more dramatic contestants), read up on some backstage gossip and secrets from filming and join us live from 7pm as we bring you all the action as it happens.
20:59And so that's the episode over! There were ups, there were downs, there were tantrums, there were a Lot of missed lyrics. Judging from next week's preview it looks like we are set for even more drama - join us from Sunday, September 27 at 7pm and we'll be liveblogging it all!
- 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 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 continue until Saturday, September 19 with boot camp kicking off on September 20. That's the first of five boot camp shows - two set in a country house, and then three episodes of the dreaded Six Chair Challenge. They're all on Sundays, to avoid the Rugby World Cup, but once that's out of the way, we'll get live Judges' Houses on October 24 and October 25... and then come the big live shows from October 31. And the grand final?...
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 continue until Saturday, September 19 with boot camp kicking off on September 20. That's the first of five boot camp shows - two set in a country house, and then three episodes of the dreaded Six Chair Challenge. They're all on Sundays, to avoid the Rugby World Cup, but once that's out of the way, we'll get live Judges' Houses on October 24 and October 25... and then come the big live shows from October 31. And the grand final?...
- 9/4/2015
- Digital Spy
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