Tuesday
Technicians Give Jedward A Helping Hand - Allegedly
 There have been accusations of cheating on UK's X Factor - and at the center of the row is none other than Jedward or, to give them their correct name, John and Edward. Well it had to be them, didn't it!Some Technicians on X Factor have made claims that their hierarchy ordered them to turn down Jedward's microphones, and mask their voices with backing tracks, while performing on the show. Well if it can be done for Cheryl ... X Factor, of course, denies this saying, "All the contestants sing live on Saturday night and are given an equal amount of technical support." But one technician supposedly told the Daily Mirror, "The twins have had backing vocals on all their live performances so far. We are used to tweaking levels, it is part of the job, but what we were asked to do on Saturday was beyond a joke." So what - only Simon and Dannii seem to think X Factor is still a singing competition. Really it's a good entertainment show. And any potential money making singers will do okay, whether they win or not. Take the show for what it is. Labels: Jedward, John and Edward, X Factor |
John And Edward Pull In The X Factor Votes
 It's generally rumoured that somehow John and Edward got the most votes on last weekend's X Factor - yes really! Whatever the reason it's woken the bookmakers up to the fact that the Irish duo could actually come close to winning the whole thing. As I write there is steam escaping from Simon Cowell's ears at this very thought.The fact is, whether Simon likes it or not, John and Edward Grimes have captured the publics' imagination despite the fact that they aren't too hot at singing. They look great, and different, and appeal to the young and fun market. The twins odds of winning have shortened so the publicity machine will go into overdrive to stop this happening. Manipulation is afoot. Everyone's favourite to win X Factor seems to be Joe McElderry but wouldn't it be funny to see John and Edward upset the applecart? Imagine Simon's face. He's already got his knickers in a twist by having Danyl Johnson in the sing offs and has supposedly been blasting Cheryl and Dannii. So much so that Cheryl described him as being, 'rude and nasty'. But, of course, conflicts and rumours of upsets all help the X Factor viewing figures and I guess most, well some, viewers realise that it's all illusion and manipulation. Money is the real name of the game. The X Factor Annual 2010  Labels: John and Edward, X Factor |
Monday
X Factor Says Bye Bye To Tru Colourz
 Tru Colourz have been kicked out of X Factor's final 24 for fibbing about their ages. It seems that one of the group is under 16, which is the minimum age requirement to enter the show. Harmony Hood will be their replacement. The X Factor Finalists are: Groups (Louis Walsh): Kandy Rain, John and Edward Grimes, Harmony Hood, Project A, Miss Frank and De-Tour Boys Under 25 (Cheryl Cole): Rikki Loney, Daniel Fox, Duane Lamonte, Joseph McElderry, Ethan Boroian and Lloyd Daniels. Girls Under 25 (Dannii Minogue): Stacey Solomon, Stacey McClean, Rachel Adedeji, Nicole Jackson, Despina Pilavakis and Lucie Jones. Over-25s (Simon Cowell): Jamie Archer, Nicole Lawrence, Oliver Murs, Treyc Cohen, Daniel Pearce and Danyl Johnson Labels: X Factor |
Diana Vickers and Ruth Lorenzo Get Friendly With Police
 UK X Factor favourites Diana Vickers, photo above, and Ruth Lorenzo get friendly with a policeman while making personal appearances at the Banks Leisure Centre in Southport, England.  Worldwide Adult Friends. Make adult friends in 2009 on the largest worldwide personals network. Free sign up! Over 18's only. Labels: Diana Vickers, Ruth Lorenzo, X Factor |
Sunday
Cheryl Cole And Her Big Smile This Morning
 By the time she had used up several boxes of tissues Cheryl Cole finally dried her eyes and left the X Factor studios in the early hours of this morning. She had a beaming smile and waved to photographers as only a proud winning mentor can. Photo: WENN Ad: How To get 90% Discount On Amazon Products. Full free information. Labels: Cheryl Cole, X Factor |
Alexandra Burke In Tears As She Wins X Factor
  As expected Alexandra Burke won last night's X Factor final and is now destined to be the UK's number one single at Christmas. Downloads started from midnight. The Hallelujah (Single) will be released on the 17th of December.JLS were second with Eoghan Quigg third. Alexandra, again as expected, burst into tears as did Cheryl Cole and everyone was happily blubbing away so much so that Alex was virtually unable to talk. As for Simon Cowell he was delighted and hugged Cheryl as he blissfully closed his eyes and counted his future earnings in his head. It was the right result for him as Alexandra could well become another Leona Lewis and do well in the US as well. Over 8 million votes were cast for the final result. Labels: Alexandra Burke, Cheryl Cole, Eoghan Quigg, Simon Cowell, X Factor |
Saturday
X Factor Final Tonight
 It's the final of the X Factor blubberthon tonight. No doubt tears will flow over the stage and down Cheryl Cole's lovely face. The favourite to win is Alexandra Burke. In an unofficial Internet poll she has 56% of the vote with JLS second on 31% and diddy little Eoghan Quigg on just 13%. The phone vote may, of course, come up with something completely different. A lot of late money at the bookies is for JLS.The photo shows Alexandra and Eoghan yesterday following nearly 14 hours of rehearsals. Eoghan looks exhauseted but Alexandra is happily chatting on her phone. Photo: WENN. Ad: Mike's Money Making Mission. It's all about making money with free blogs. Labels: Alexandra Burke, Eoghan Quigg, JLS, X Factor |
Tuesday
Alexandra Burke At KOKO
 X Factor finalist Alexandra Burke doing a hometown gig at KOKO in London. She is odds on by the bookies to win at 8/13, with Eoghan Quigg at 15/4 and JLS at 4/1. Photo: WENN. Ad: 40 Ways To Get More Blog Traffic. If you have a blog or website these free 40 Ways may help to get you more traffic. Labels: Alexandra Burke, X Factor |
Diana Vickers Splits With Boyfriend
 The Sun has reported that X Factor contestant Diana Vickers has now split from her boyfriend Chris Jones.Fellow contestant Eoghan Quigg has indicated that he will be seeing Diana in the future. X Factor viewers saw his tears and emotion as Diana was voted out on Saturday. He said, "I’m going to Blackburn to spend time with her and she’ll be coming to Dungiven. My family have met her and think she’s lovely." Quiggmania swept through Londonderry when he returned for a visit and he is even supposedly a favourite of Amy Winehouse - as to whether this is good or bad is debateable! Whatever happens, or doesn't happen, between Eoghan and Diana they are both assured of a successful future, at least for the short term. It could be Kylie and Jason all over again! Labels: Diana Vickers, Eoghan Quigg, X Factor |
Sunday
Eoghan Quigg and Diana Vickers Hold Hands
 After emotional scenes as Diana Vickers was voted off UK's X Factor she drove off holding hands with fellow contestant Eoghan Quigg. Eoghan seemed to be devastated that Diana was voted off even though he himself was through to next weeks final. He was in tears on stage and virtually unable to speak. There have been rumours that the couple have been getting close since being in the X Factor house but that Diana has been trying to cool things off. Photo: WENN Ad: Mirror CashBack - FREE £5! Earn CashBack on your everyday shopping. Over 2000 retailers. Join for free and get £5! Plus, if you wish, earn £5 for every friend you refer. Labels: Diana Vickers, Eoghan Quigg, X Factor |
Britney Spears On X Factor
 Britney Spears deemed to honour X Factor with her presence last night. Diddy little Dermot was nearly orgasmic with excitement as he mentioned her name in virtually every sentence and kept on and on about it being Britney Spears Night. As for Britney she managed to lip sinc her way through her one song and many viewers must have scratched their heads wondering what all of the excessive hype was about. She looked okay, she danced efficiently and afterwards uttered a few platitudes about how 'she loved being here in London, it's awesome' and when asked about the X Factor contestants managed to come up with the words of wisdom, "Good luck and just keep doing it." Somehow the whole Britney Spears performance was just her doing her routine job, there was no real passion or personality. Quite honestly Miley Cyrus, who was also on the show knocked, her for six and was far better entertainment value. Disappointing, to say the least, and to think the X Factor contestants had to also sing Britney songs in her honour - most of which were completely unsuitable. As for the real part of the show, when it wasn't simply a publicity generating machine for Britney, was that Ruth Lorenzo was predictably voted out. And the winner of X Factor is/will be ... Simon Cowell! Well done Simon. Ad: Make some extra money completing surveys and polls for payment - genuine company, join free. Results often seen in UK press and on television. Labels: Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Ruth Lorenzo, Simon Cowell, X Factor |
Eoghan Quigg and Diana Vickers Together This Morning
 UK's X Factor favourites Eoghan Quigg and Diana Vickers arrive back at the show's secret hideway in the early hours of this morning. Predictably they were both voted into the next round - and are tipped to be in the eventual final. Regarding the X Factor voting in general Eoghan Quigg has come out top every week so far, though this info is not released to the public. Ad: Make extra money by joining in and starting discussions on myLot. All subjects covered including celebs and entertainment. Labels: Diana Vickers, Eoghan Quigg, X Factor |
Laura White Axed But A Free X Factor Pass For Diana Vickers
 For once the X Factor gossip was true and Diana Vickers got a free pass into next weeks show without having to sing. She had laryngitis. It was strange though to see her 'ill' in bed but wearing lipstick and full make-up.The loser last night was Laura White who was eliminated by the judges after a sing off with Ruth Lorenzo. Simon Cowell wasn't happy with this and said that the public decision, as to the worst two performers, was a 'joke'. But he's always been very arrogant. His annoyance is, of course, because Daniel Evans remains in the competition plus judge Dannii Minogue still has her three acts still intact. Not really sure what the fuss is about as neither Laura or Ruth are/were likely to win X Factor. There are hundreds of singers like them and there isn't anything distinctive about them. Ad: A blog for Helen Flanagan fans. Photos, news and gossip about Helen and Cornation Street's Rosie Webster. Labels: Dannii Minogue, Diana Vickers, Laura White, X Factor |
Saturday
Will Diana Vickers Be Able To Sing Tonight
 Is it all hype and promotion or is it true?Sorry, I'm taking about the story going round that X Factor contestant Diana Vickers may not be able to sing tonight because she has laryngitis. The Mirror writes that 'a source' said, "Diana would be crazy to go ahead. She could hardly speak yesterday and risks damaging her voice." Of course 'a source' covers a multitude of sins. The problem with X Factor is that there are always so many stories released to generate publicity that sometimes it's difficult to know what is true and what is made up. Let's hope Marmite Diana is okay - you either love or hate her voice. I like her - and also Marmite! Ad: Make some money and have fun by joining in and starting discussions about anything. Go to myLot and get started. Labels: Diana Vickers, X Factor |
Sunday
Diana Vickers In The Early Hours Of This Morning
 UK's X Factor favourite Diana Vickers arrives back at the contestants secret hideaway in London in the early hours of this morning. This girl could be big! Photo: Will Alexander/WENN Ad: DIY Dating. Get your own free dating website and make excellent commission. Labels: Diana Vickers, X Factor |
Tuesday
Celebrity News Snippits
 Peaches GeldofDaughter of the 'saintly' Bob, Peaches Geldof, doesn't expect her marriage to last! She said, "I didn't go into it with Max thinking, 'This is going to last forever'. But I did go into it thinking, 'I love him right now and I know that I will continue to love him for a long while'." She went on to say, "You can't ignore divorce rates. Every friend of mine has parents who are now divorced." No wonder marriage isn't what it used to be. Pink And another celeb who knew her marriage wouldn't last is Pink. She said about her marriage to Carey Hart, which ended after just two years, "To be honest, even when he said yes I knew there was a little part of both of us that couldn't handle being married. We did it because we loved each other so much. We wanted to eat each other all the time we were together, but maybe marriage wasn't ever going to be our thing." Gillian Anderson Mark Griffiths and Gillian Anderson have a new son named as Felix. he was born last week in London and clocked in at 6lbs 15 oz. David Gest According to the Southern Daily Echo David Gest has donated £3,000 to Millvina Dean the final remaining survivor of the Titanic. 96 year old Millvana recently had to sell her Titanic souvenirs to help pay nursing home fees. Gest is also supposedly getting celebrity friends such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Steven Seagal to also donate some money.  Anne PressleyKATV anchor Anne Pressley was found yesterday beaten up in her home. She was in a critical condition. It is not known at the present time why she was beaten and stabbed. The police spokesperson said, "It is possible that it is something other than robbery. Our detectives are talking with co-workers because she was a public figure, because she was on the news, in the media." X Factor Security is being tightened on the UK's X Factor show. It seems that a radical Islamic cleric, Omar Bakri, has criticised the show on a Muslim website. He is quoted as saying that, "Even watching the show – those people are committing a form, a type, of muadaat. And that action is a form of kufr [non-belief]." This is all caused through the release of a song in support of British troops in Afghanastan. Ad: Over 250,000 Photos: Search for your favourite celebrities photos for posters. Labels: Anne Pressley, David Gest, Gillian Anderson, Peaches Geldof, Pink, X Factor |
Friday
X Factor 5 Launch Party Photos
  I'm sure that if you live in the UK you know that X Factor 5 is all set for go. As usual there has been plenty of stories in the press. They certainly know how to generate publicity.Yesterday was the Launch Party and the photos show a lithe Holly Willoughby and a diddy Dermot O'Leary on their way for the knees up. Photos: WENN Ad: Sexy Contacts. Take a look at the latest new members profiles. It's then as easy as A, B, C to join for free. Labels: Dermot O'Leary, Holly Willoughby, Holly Willoughby photos, X Factor |
Wednesday
Celebrity News Snippits
 Cheryl ColeSo the new X Factor judge to replace Sharon Osbourne is to be Cheryl Cole. She'll join the other regulars Simon Cowell (of course!), Louis Walsh and Danii Minogue.Will this be a good thing? Well Sharon was becoming a joke, almost an embarrassment on the show with her silly talk and attitude. A replacement is therefore good. But Cheryl Cole? As lovely and bright as she is I feel that she's a bit young to be a mentor. If she gets, say, the oldies will they respect her opinion? Guess time will tell.  Carla BruniThe French President's wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is due to release a new album on July 21st. The songs include themes of 30 lovers and drugs, so a little controversy is expected. In one song she sings, 'You are my drug. More lethal than heroine from Afghanistan and more dangerous than Colombian cocaine.'The Le Figaro critic reckons that the album, 'shows Bruni coming of age as a songstress and embracing more recognisably French styles and the flamboyance of the 1960s.' It will be Carla Bruni's third album since becoming a professional songster following her modelling career. Paul NewmanFollowing various media reports that Paul Newman is seriously ill with lung cancer nothing official, of any merit, has been said from his spokespeople.All that Reuters could obtain from Jeff Sanderson was, 'This is what I got from him (Paul Newman). He says he's doing nicely, and this is the statement I wanted to share with you, and that's what I have (done).  Fern BrittonFollowing the controversy over her weight loss aided by a gastric band Fern Britton has returned to presenting This Morning. She has admitted that she mislead people over the way in which she achieved her considerable weight loss.50 CentThe house belonging to rapper 50 Cent, which burned to the ground last month, cannot be sold until investigators have decided on the cause of the fire. New York police have said that the inferno was 'highly suspicious.' The house was occupied by Shanique Tompkins, a former lover, and his 10 year old son.Edith BowmanThe Radio 1 DJ and presenter Edith Bowman has given birth to a son Rudy Brae Bowman Smith. The birth was by Cesarean section. Her partner is Tom Smith, the Editors lead singer.Labels: 50 Cent, Carla Bruni, Cheryl Cole, Edith Bowman, Fern Britton, Paul Newman, X Factor |
Sunday
Leon Jackson X Factor Winner
 Well there we go! Leon Jackson won the UK X Factor last night over Rhydian Roberts by a 1% margin, with Same Difference third. The result was a bit of a surprise, to say the least, The show turning into a Scotland v Wales v England probably helped him no end. Rhydian was by far the best singer, but like all of these sort of reality votes, the best at anything doesn't always matter. Leon said, "It's not real. It just means the world to pursue this because I love singing. I knew I could change my mum's life and I've just done it." He now has a good chance of being number one in the UK charts with 'When You Believe'. The spokesperson for bookmakers Ladbrokes said, "Leon's win is the biggest shock in the history of reality TV betting. He will definitely be top of our Christmas card list." So it was a right result for some! Labels: Leon Jackson, Rhydian Roberts, Same Difference, X Factor |
Saturday
Will Same Difference Win X Factor?
 It's the final of the UK's X Factor tonight and the bookies have Rhydian Roberts as the favourite to clinch the £1 million recording contract. He is 1/3 on to win with Same Difference and Leon Jackson both at 9/2.It looks therefore to be a forgone conclusion but things don't always go according to plan. Late money is being placed on Same Difference - the children's favourite - so there could be an upset. Personally we'd like Same Difference to win just to spite Louis Walsh - his face would be a picture!  Tonight the finalists will also be doing duets with Kylie Minogue, Katherine Jenkins and Jason Donovan. It's pretty obvious who will sing with who. Kylie with Leon, Katherine with Rhydian and Jason with Sean and Sarah.Regarding the result the spokesperson from Ladbrokes bookmakers said, "Current favourite Rhydian is more vulnerable than Leona was last year and punters are beginning to sense an upset." Should be an interesting final. Labels: Leon Jackson, Rhydian Roberts, Same Difference, X Factor |