Eight-piece boybands, middle-aged men dressed as Egyptians getting honey rubbed on their chests, Louis Walsh being... Louis Walsh. Yes, this series of X Factor might not have been the most thrilling, but even in a non-vintage year, there has been plenty to laugh at and enjoy.
This evening's final features Fleur East, Ben Haenow and Andrea Faustini battling for the prize of a record contract and the chance to hit the charts in time for Christmas. All the betting and polls seem to suggest that it's a one-horse race with Fleur running away with it, but The X Factor has thrown up surprises in the past, so nothing can be ruled out.
The X Factor: Find out Andrea, Ben and Fleur's final songs
The X Factor: 10 things we learned from the final press conference
The live final is always a spectacular affair, with hordes of special guests over the weekend (Sheeran!
This evening's final features Fleur East, Ben Haenow and Andrea Faustini battling for the prize of a record contract and the chance to hit the charts in time for Christmas. All the betting and polls seem to suggest that it's a one-horse race with Fleur running away with it, but The X Factor has thrown up surprises in the past, so nothing can be ruled out.
The X Factor: Find out Andrea, Ben and Fleur's final songs
The X Factor: 10 things we learned from the final press conference
The live final is always a spectacular affair, with hordes of special guests over the weekend (Sheeran!
- 12/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Eight-piece boybands, middle-aged men dressed as Egyptians getting honey rubbed on their chests, Louis Walsh being... Louis Walsh. Yes, this series of X Factor might not have been the most thrilling, but even in a non-vintage year, there has been plenty to laugh at and enjoy.
This evening's final features Fleur East, Ben Haenow and Andrea Faustini battling for the prize of a record contract and the chance to hit the charts in time for Christmas. All the betting and polls seem to suggest that it's a one-horse race with Fleur running away with it, but The X Factor has thrown up surprises in the past, so nothing can be ruled out.
The X Factor: Find out Andrea, Ben and Fleur's final songs
The X Factor: 10 things we learned from the final press conference
The live final is always a spectacular affair, with hordes of special guests over the weekend (Sheeran!
This evening's final features Fleur East, Ben Haenow and Andrea Faustini battling for the prize of a record contract and the chance to hit the charts in time for Christmas. All the betting and polls seem to suggest that it's a one-horse race with Fleur running away with it, but The X Factor has thrown up surprises in the past, so nothing can be ruled out.
The X Factor: Find out Andrea, Ben and Fleur's final songs
The X Factor: 10 things we learned from the final press conference
The live final is always a spectacular affair, with hordes of special guests over the weekend (Sheeran!
- 12/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Christmas came early for X Factor fans as the final four - Andrea Faustini, Lauren Platt, Fleur East and Ben Haenow - got into the festive spirit in the semi-final showdown.
However, for one unlucky act, Santa Cowell Claus will be delivering a lump of coal rather than a record contract.
The X Factor: What did the judges say about semi-final week?
The X Factor: All the best reactions to Saturday's semi-final
The X Factor semi-final live blog: Lauren, Andrea and Ben do battle
This evening, we will find out the 2014 Final 3 and who is heading back home for a glum festive season.
Join us from 8pm when we'll be bringing you all the action live as it happens on ITV.
21:02That's all for tonight folks. I'm off to see if I can catch a lift home on Lauren's Battle Bus. There must be plenty of spare seats.
However, for one unlucky act, Santa Cowell Claus will be delivering a lump of coal rather than a record contract.
The X Factor: What did the judges say about semi-final week?
The X Factor: All the best reactions to Saturday's semi-final
The X Factor semi-final live blog: Lauren, Andrea and Ben do battle
This evening, we will find out the 2014 Final 3 and who is heading back home for a glum festive season.
Join us from 8pm when we'll be bringing you all the action live as it happens on ITV.
21:02That's all for tonight folks. I'm off to see if I can catch a lift home on Lauren's Battle Bus. There must be plenty of spare seats.
- 12/7/2014
- Digital Spy
We're not going to lie - when we found out that Zoe Birkett was entering the Big Brother house earlier this week, the Digital Spy office got very excited indeed. What a blast from the past - and how much the "little podgy kid from Pop Idol with the dreadlocks" (her words, not ours) has grown up in the last 13 years. But it got us thinking - what happened to the other contestants? We put on our deerstalker, pulled out our magnifying glass and started digging...
Series One
Korben
Korben, whose real name is Chris Niblett, now seems to be going by the hybrid Korben Niblett. He previously worked at Jemma Kidd Make Up School, but according to his LinkedIn page (oh yes), earlier this year he launched his own company, Evolve Beauty. Not so much of the singing anymore, then...
Rik Waller
Well, for one thing, he's not Rik anymore - it's Richard now!
Series One
Korben
Korben, whose real name is Chris Niblett, now seems to be going by the hybrid Korben Niblett. He previously worked at Jemma Kidd Make Up School, but according to his LinkedIn page (oh yes), earlier this year he launched his own company, Evolve Beauty. Not so much of the singing anymore, then...
Rik Waller
Well, for one thing, he's not Rik anymore - it's Richard now!
- 7/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Today's celebrity pictures feature a few ex-reality show contestants strutting their stuff on various stages across the UK. First up are UK Pop Idol winners Will Young and Michelle McManus. Will performed at the Liverpool Echo Arena, as part of the Radio City Live event, where current X Factor mentor Tulisa also took to the stage, while Michelle was in her homeland singing at the Glasgow Show. Over in Wales and (more)...
- 7/22/2012
- by By Donna Cini
- Digital Spy
Louis Walsh has admitted that he doesn’t think the British public chose the right person, when they voted for the winner of Britain’s Got Talent last week.
24 year old Jai McDowall took the £100,000 prize money when he triumphed on the ITV show, over 12 year old singing sensation Ronan Parke and the X factor judge is sure that viewers got it wrong.
He told The Daily Star:
“Jai isn’t going to be a massive success – he hasn’t got any star quality at all.
“He won’t have chart success and within a year or so he’ll be forgotten. He’s not a star – he was a boring winner.
“Last year we had him on X Factor but we kicked him out at boot camp and there was a reason for that.
“At the end of the day, he’s an X Factor reject and he’s not going to sell records.
24 year old Jai McDowall took the £100,000 prize money when he triumphed on the ITV show, over 12 year old singing sensation Ronan Parke and the X factor judge is sure that viewers got it wrong.
He told The Daily Star:
“Jai isn’t going to be a massive success – he hasn’t got any star quality at all.
“He won’t have chart success and within a year or so he’ll be forgotten. He’s not a star – he was a boring winner.
“Last year we had him on X Factor but we kicked him out at boot camp and there was a reason for that.
“At the end of the day, he’s an X Factor reject and he’s not going to sell records.
- 6/11/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Former X Factor winner Joe McElderry, has already found has his favourites from this year’s series of the show.
The 19 year old singer is preparing to launch his debut album, ‘Wide Awake’ along with it’s lead single ‘Ambitions’ and in a promotional appearance on Stv, he told Pop Idol star Michelle McManus that he has been following the current series of the ITV show very closely. On who has stood out for him so far, Joe said:
“I’m liking Gamu, I think she’s really good, and Cher, I think is going to be really interesting in the live shows.”
He also admitted that feels sorry for the hopefuls, as he knows how terrifying the audition process can be. Joe added:
“It’s really nerve-wracking watching it though, I just feel for them so much. You can just see how nervous they are in their eyes, and...
The 19 year old singer is preparing to launch his debut album, ‘Wide Awake’ along with it’s lead single ‘Ambitions’ and in a promotional appearance on Stv, he told Pop Idol star Michelle McManus that he has been following the current series of the ITV show very closely. On who has stood out for him so far, Joe said:
“I’m liking Gamu, I think she’s really good, and Cher, I think is going to be really interesting in the live shows.”
He also admitted that feels sorry for the hopefuls, as he knows how terrifying the audition process can be. Joe added:
“It’s really nerve-wracking watching it though, I just feel for them so much. You can just see how nervous they are in their eyes, and...
- 9/30/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Michelle McManus has been selected to sing for the Pope, during his upcoming visit to Scotland.
The buxom singer shot to fame after winning ITV’s Pop Idol in 2003 and has went on to enjoy a successful presenting career in her home country.
It is thought that Michelle will sing before the beginning of the Papal Mass, in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park. Susan Boyle will also reportedly be performing at the ceremony.
A spokesman for the Catholic Church told Pa:
“It is a fantastic addition to what should be a wonderful day.
“It is a very historic event and I am sure it will be a tremendous event attended by thousands and watched by millions.
“It is a great opportunity for Scotland to show what a welcoming country it is to the world.”
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The buxom singer shot to fame after winning ITV’s Pop Idol in 2003 and has went on to enjoy a successful presenting career in her home country.
It is thought that Michelle will sing before the beginning of the Papal Mass, in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park. Susan Boyle will also reportedly be performing at the ceremony.
A spokesman for the Catholic Church told Pa:
“It is a fantastic addition to what should be a wonderful day.
“It is a very historic event and I am sure it will be a tremendous event attended by thousands and watched by millions.
“It is a great opportunity for Scotland to show what a welcoming country it is to the world.”
Related posts:Michelle McManus Criticises The X FactorMichelle McManus Loved Geraldine McQueenPop Idol Michelle McManus Loses Out...
- 8/18/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Michelle McManus has admitted that she is touched by the story of Susan Boyle's rise to fame. The Pop Idol winner confirmed that she is a fan of her fellow Scot, who became an overnight sensation after auditioning for Britain's Got Talent. McManus told Stv: "There's something really pleasing about Susan Boyle. I mean, whether you think she's the best singer in the world or not. "I've read recently about people saying she's just really average or she's not as good as what people say, and (more)...
- 4/30/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
FHM has announced Cheryl Cole as the winner of FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2010 poll. The Girls Aloud and X Factor judge eased into the top spot for a second consecutive year leaving actress Megan Fox in second place.
Winning the coveted Sexiest Woman in the World crown is yet another reason for Cheryl to celebrate. Since separating from her footballer husband Ashley in February she’s scored a new legion of male fans, racked up a number one single and album and is hotly tipped to be a judge on the Us version of the X Factor.
Cheryl’s victory marks the first time a British star has won the prestigious accolade for two consecutive years. The only other Brits to take the title during the poll’s 16 year history are Keira Knightley (2006) and Kelly Brook (2005).
FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2010 sees a bumper year for home-grown talent,...
Winning the coveted Sexiest Woman in the World crown is yet another reason for Cheryl to celebrate. Since separating from her footballer husband Ashley in February she’s scored a new legion of male fans, racked up a number one single and album and is hotly tipped to be a judge on the Us version of the X Factor.
Cheryl’s victory marks the first time a British star has won the prestigious accolade for two consecutive years. The only other Brits to take the title during the poll’s 16 year history are Keira Knightley (2006) and Kelly Brook (2005).
FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2010 sees a bumper year for home-grown talent,...
- 4/28/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Lily Allen has claimed that her body dysmorphia makes her feel like she is the same size as Michelle McManus. The 'Not Fair' popstar, who recently revealed that she suffers from the anxiety disorder, admitted that she believes she looks the same as the curvy former Pop Idol winner. "Ask me, 'What do you see when you look in the mirror in the morning'? (more)...
- 2/8/2010
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
Pete Waterman has said that "cheating" has taken over The X Factor. The music producer, who was critical of the Pop Idol second series winner Michelle McManus, told NME that music was irrelevant to its successor. Waterman said: "I was offered it and turned it down. People see these talent shows as 'The way to do it'. But they're not. "Don't get fooled by The X Factor. The fundamental question is this: What do you know about music? Are you in (more)...
- 11/30/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Michelle McManus has revealed that she is a huge fan of Geraldine McQueen. The former Pop Idol winner insisted that she was not offended when she realised that Peter Kay's fictional talent show champ was based on her. McQueen, the 'winner' of Kay's spoof show Britain's Got The Pop Factor, even has the same hairstyle and pose on her 'The Winner's Song' single cover as Michelle had on the front of her debut album The Meaning Of Love. Speaking to the Daily Record, McManus admitted: "Peter looks identical to me. (more)...
- 2/7/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus will sing a Kylie Minogue cover at Blackpool Pride this weekend.
The reality TV star will team up with Steve Paulden for a version of 'Better The Devil You Know' at the annual bash.
However, McManus claimed she wouldn't be donning the Aussie popstar's famous gold hotpants for the performance because "not even a gay man" would find it attractive.
She told the Daily Record: "I'm singing at Blackpool Pride this weekend and the . . .
The reality TV star will team up with Steve Paulden for a version of 'Better The Devil You Know' at the annual bash.
However, McManus claimed she wouldn't be donning the Aussie popstar's famous gold hotpants for the performance because "not even a gay man" would find it attractive.
She told the Daily Record: "I'm singing at Blackpool Pride this weekend and the . . .
- 5/13/2008
- by Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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