Ever get a feeling of déjà vu while you're watching The X Factor? That's because after 11 series and hundreds of contestants, the live shows have seen a whopping 728 tracks performed so far. But like a wedding DJ reaching for his failsafe party anthems CD, the top five most popular songs have been dusted off and rolled out over 33 times between them.
Our geeky rules state that we're counting all live show performances and group songs, but not repeat performances from the same act in the same series.
=5. 'Feeling Good': 6 performances
Performed by: Beverley Trotman, Rachel Hylton, Stacey Solomon, James Arthur, Rebecca Ferguson, Andrea Faustini
Made famous by Nina Simone, this classic usually pops up in the traditional 'Big Band Week', and is a good excuse for an act to show off their sultry side. Stacey had a go with Michael Bublé in 2009, while Andrea tried out a more powerhouse version last year.
Our geeky rules state that we're counting all live show performances and group songs, but not repeat performances from the same act in the same series.
=5. 'Feeling Good': 6 performances
Performed by: Beverley Trotman, Rachel Hylton, Stacey Solomon, James Arthur, Rebecca Ferguson, Andrea Faustini
Made famous by Nina Simone, this classic usually pops up in the traditional 'Big Band Week', and is a good excuse for an act to show off their sultry side. Stacey had a go with Michael Bublé in 2009, while Andrea tried out a more powerhouse version last year.
- 9/12/2015
- Digital Spy
It's getting serious on The X Factor now, and how do we know? Because each act will be performing two songs this week... no biggie! There are just five hopefuls left – Stereo Kicks, Lauren Platt, Andrea Faustini, Ben Haenow and Fleur East – but who's going to shine?
One thing they've had no control over this week is song choice. The public picked one of their tracks, and special celeb guests chose the other. That means anything could happen, so join us from the start of the show at 8pm, as we bring you all the action...
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21:46But right, that's your lot - make sure you keep commenting below and letting us know what you thought. We'll see you back here tomorrow for the results! Now we're off to watch I'm a Celebrity (mainly so we can investigate this Quickenden situation...)
21:43We're getting - count 'em - three performances tonight.
One thing they've had no control over this week is song choice. The public picked one of their tracks, and special celeb guests chose the other. That means anything could happen, so join us from the start of the show at 8pm, as we bring you all the action...
21:46Bye.
21:46But right, that's your lot - make sure you keep commenting below and letting us know what you thought. We'll see you back here tomorrow for the results! Now we're off to watch I'm a Celebrity (mainly so we can investigate this Quickenden situation...)
21:43We're getting - count 'em - three performances tonight.
- 11/29/2014
- Digital Spy
It's getting serious on The X Factor now, and how do we know? Because each act will be performing two songs this week... no biggie! There are just five hopefuls left – Stereo Kicks, Lauren Platt, Andrea Faustini, Ben Haenow and Fleur East – but who's going to shine?
One thing they've had no control over this week is song choice. The public picked one of their tracks, and special celeb guests chose the other. That means anything could happen, so join us from the start of the show at 8pm, as we bring you all the action...
21:46Bye.
21:46But right, that's your lot - make sure you keep commenting below and letting us know what you thought. We'll see you back here tomorrow for the results! Now we're off to watch I'm a Celebrity (mainly so we can investigate this Quickenden situation...)
21:43We're getting - count 'em - three performances tonight.
One thing they've had no control over this week is song choice. The public picked one of their tracks, and special celeb guests chose the other. That means anything could happen, so join us from the start of the show at 8pm, as we bring you all the action...
21:46Bye.
21:46But right, that's your lot - make sure you keep commenting below and letting us know what you thought. We'll see you back here tomorrow for the results! Now we're off to watch I'm a Celebrity (mainly so we can investigate this Quickenden situation...)
21:43We're getting - count 'em - three performances tonight.
- 11/29/2014
- Digital Spy
Former 'X Factor' stars Tamera Foster and Sam Callahan have split up. The couple began dating after meeting on the show last year but 17-year-old Tamera is now said to have called it quits so she can focus on her music career. A source said: ''Tamera had strong feelings for Sam, but she is also very ambitious. ''It wasn't her intention to hurt him, but she knew it was time to move on. ''Sam is moving on with his career and is still very ambitious so it just wasn't going to work.'' Despite coming in fifth place in the 2013 series of the ITV talent...
- 11/29/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Simon Cowell has described last year's X Factor as "predictable".
With a judging panel featuring Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Nicole Scherzinger and Sharon Osbourne, the competition was won by prison guard Sam Bailey.
Speaking to Weekend magazine, he said: "It's the talent that really defines the show. Last year, it was Ok, but it wasn't my favourite year.
"I think it was very predictable right from the get-go who was going to win and once the live shows started Sam Bailey was in a different league to everybody else."
Cowell also said that the final, which was contested by Bailey, Luke Friend and Nicholas McDonald, could have been more exciting.
"Cheryl and I said if we had been mentoring Tamera Foster we would have got her into the final and that would have made it more exciting," he added.
Speaking about the coming season, Cowell said that Mel B and...
With a judging panel featuring Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Nicole Scherzinger and Sharon Osbourne, the competition was won by prison guard Sam Bailey.
Speaking to Weekend magazine, he said: "It's the talent that really defines the show. Last year, it was Ok, but it wasn't my favourite year.
"I think it was very predictable right from the get-go who was going to win and once the live shows started Sam Bailey was in a different league to everybody else."
Cowell also said that the final, which was contested by Bailey, Luke Friend and Nicholas McDonald, could have been more exciting.
"Cheryl and I said if we had been mentoring Tamera Foster we would have got her into the final and that would have made it more exciting," he added.
Speaking about the coming season, Cowell said that Mel B and...
- 8/23/2014
- Digital Spy
Simon Cowell says 'The X Factor' was ''very predictable'' last year. The media mogul insisted it was obvious ''from the get-go'' that Sam Bailey would be triumphant, and admitted he and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini think they could have helped Tamera Foster get ''into the final'' to make it more interesting. He told the Daily Mail Weekend magazine: ''It's the talent that really defines the show. Last year, it was Ok, but it wasn't my favourite year. ''I think it was very predictable right from the get-go who was going to win and once the live shows started Sam Bailey was in a different league...
- 8/23/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
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- 1/27/2014
- by M&C
- Monsters and Critics
Actions speak louder than words! Niall was spotted once again with the gorgeous model at a pub in London, and a friend confirmed that they are together.
Barbara Palvin, 20, enjoyed a night out with a few friends outside Hatfield in London, and one of those “friends” was One Direction star Niall Horan. This is the third date they have been spotted on and a friend of Niall’s at the dinner say they’re “boyfriend and girlfriend!”
Barbara Palvin & Niall Horan Dating?
Tamsyn Louise Ash, who appears to be a fan who has grown into a friend of Niall’s over the years, posted a photo of she and Niall, 20, and she and Barbara, along with the following tweets:
Nialls friend who was with him tonight told me that Barbara & Niall are boyfriend & girlfriend
— Tam (@TamsynLouiseAsh) December 30, 2013
Niall Says He's Pregnant With Zayn Malik's Baby Take Our Poll
She...
Barbara Palvin, 20, enjoyed a night out with a few friends outside Hatfield in London, and one of those “friends” was One Direction star Niall Horan. This is the third date they have been spotted on and a friend of Niall’s at the dinner say they’re “boyfriend and girlfriend!”
Barbara Palvin & Niall Horan Dating?
Tamsyn Louise Ash, who appears to be a fan who has grown into a friend of Niall’s over the years, posted a photo of she and Niall, 20, and she and Barbara, along with the following tweets:
Nialls friend who was with him tonight told me that Barbara & Niall are boyfriend & girlfriend
— Tam (@TamsynLouiseAsh) December 30, 2013
Niall Says He's Pregnant With Zayn Malik's Baby Take Our Poll
She...
- 12/31/2013
- by Emily Longeretta
- HollywoodLife
X Factor contestants Sam Callahan and Tamera Foster have discussed their relationship.
The couple were romantically linked during the ITV show, with Foster confirming that she was "close" to Callahan last month.
In an interview with The Sun, Callahan claimed that he "loves" the 16-year-old and revealed that the pair struggled to spend any private time together when they were living in the X Factor house.
He said: "I'd sneak into Tamera's room in the middle of the night to say goodnight and have a private intimate moment but never for long.
"Security told us if we were going to spend time together then we would have to keep the door open. We got warned about it a lot."
The 19-year-old also revealed he was scared of losing his love interest, after it recently emerged that he had sent sex texts to a glamour model.
He said: "We were in...
The couple were romantically linked during the ITV show, with Foster confirming that she was "close" to Callahan last month.
In an interview with The Sun, Callahan claimed that he "loves" the 16-year-old and revealed that the pair struggled to spend any private time together when they were living in the X Factor house.
He said: "I'd sneak into Tamera's room in the middle of the night to say goodnight and have a private intimate moment but never for long.
"Security told us if we were going to spend time together then we would have to keep the door open. We got warned about it a lot."
The 19-year-old also revealed he was scared of losing his love interest, after it recently emerged that he had sent sex texts to a glamour model.
He said: "We were in...
- 12/22/2013
- Digital Spy
We're just going to say it: this year's X Factor wasn't a golden year. By that, we mean there was no Leona, no Olly, no Alexandra, Little Mix or even a Wagner or Jedward. With the exception of Tamera Foster - who has all the components of a brilliant popstar but hasn't quite worked out how they fit together yet - there wasn't a whole lot to get excited about with this year's lineup.
But it would be cruel to label the winner Sam Bailey as the best of a bad bunch. She does, without question, have a fantastic voice that was able to cope with the tired and limiting themes it was hit with each week; including disco, songs from films and, worst of all, 'Best of X Factor'. From week one, she was the act you could depend on for a great vocal performance and as such...
But it would be cruel to label the winner Sam Bailey as the best of a bad bunch. She does, without question, have a fantastic voice that was able to cope with the tired and limiting themes it was hit with each week; including disco, songs from films and, worst of all, 'Best of X Factor'. From week one, she was the act you could depend on for a great vocal performance and as such...
- 12/17/2013
- Digital Spy
Gary Barlow used an autocue for his live 'X Factor' performance on Sunday night (15.12.13). The show judge took to the stage with Sir Elton John in the series finale for their 'Face to Face' duet, but they both required on-screen prompts to help them with the lyrics. The 42-year-old singer has since been branded a ''hypocrite'' on Twitter by fans after he slammed wannabe star Tamera Foster for forgetting her words twice during the live shows. Richard McGill said: ''Why is Gary Barlow using autocue? Can he not remember the words?'' Laura Mo added: ''So Tamera gets stick for forgetting her words...
- 12/17/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Could it be? Model Barbara and Palvin were spotted sneaking out of the UK ‘X Factor’ wrap party on Dec. 15 holding hands — are they a new couple?
Barbara Palvin and One Direction‘s Niall Horan have gone out together before, causing many to think that a romance was brewing. So, when they were spotted leaving together through a back door at One Marylebone in London, it’s no surprise that many assumed that they’d taken their friendship to the next step.
Niall Horan & Barbara Palvin — New Couple?
It looks like they’re getting serious. The 1D singer, 20, left the party with Barbara, 20, out the back exit — but they were caught by the cameras, holding hands, according to E!
Niall Says He's Pregnant With Zayn Malik's Baby After One Direction Performance Take Our Poll
The Victoria’s Secret model dressed in an all black ensemble consisting of a mini dress,...
Barbara Palvin and One Direction‘s Niall Horan have gone out together before, causing many to think that a romance was brewing. So, when they were spotted leaving together through a back door at One Marylebone in London, it’s no surprise that many assumed that they’d taken their friendship to the next step.
Niall Horan & Barbara Palvin — New Couple?
It looks like they’re getting serious. The 1D singer, 20, left the party with Barbara, 20, out the back exit — but they were caught by the cameras, holding hands, according to E!
Niall Says He's Pregnant With Zayn Malik's Baby After One Direction Performance Take Our Poll
The Victoria’s Secret model dressed in an all black ensemble consisting of a mini dress,...
- 12/16/2013
- by Emily Longeretta
- HollywoodLife
The X Factor 2013 voting statistics have been made available in full by ITV, as is tradition at the end of a series.
The figures show that Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald were the only two contestants to ever lead the public vote, with Bailey maintaining her status at the top of the pile from Week 7 until her victory earlier on Sunday evening (December 15).
The X Factor: Judges' winner predictions revealed
McDonald led voting on the first Sunday of the Live Shows, both nights of week two and week six, with Bailey leading all other weeks.
The statistics also show that there was just 0.4% separating Rough Copy and Luke Friend during the week of the quarter finals, when Friend ended up in the sing-off and Tamera Foster was eliminated.
On four occasions, the contestant who was eliminated did not finish bottom of the public vote - Lorna Simpson in week one,...
The figures show that Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald were the only two contestants to ever lead the public vote, with Bailey maintaining her status at the top of the pile from Week 7 until her victory earlier on Sunday evening (December 15).
The X Factor: Judges' winner predictions revealed
McDonald led voting on the first Sunday of the Live Shows, both nights of week two and week six, with Bailey leading all other weeks.
The statistics also show that there was just 0.4% separating Rough Copy and Luke Friend during the week of the quarter finals, when Friend ended up in the sing-off and Tamera Foster was eliminated.
On four occasions, the contestant who was eliminated did not finish bottom of the public vote - Lorna Simpson in week one,...
- 12/15/2013
- Digital Spy
The predictions that the X Factor judges made earlier in the series have been revealed.
The Xtra Factor hosts Caroline Flack and Matt Richardson revealed the acts that Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger had predicted would go all the way in this year's competition.
Walsh predicted that either Sam Bailey or Luke Friend would win the competition, meaning he correctly guessed two of this year's final three.
Scherzinger, Barlow and Osbourne all opted for Bailey, correctly guessing that she would win the support of the public this year.
It is the first time that all four judges have correctly guessed the identity of the show's winner.
Meanwhile, host Dermot O'Leary also predicted Bailey's victory.
Xtra Factor's Caroline Flack tipped Hannah Barrett to win this year's series, while Matt Richardson backed Tamera Foster.
Sam Bailey beat Nicholas McDonald in tonight's grand final to win a recording contract...
The Xtra Factor hosts Caroline Flack and Matt Richardson revealed the acts that Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger had predicted would go all the way in this year's competition.
Walsh predicted that either Sam Bailey or Luke Friend would win the competition, meaning he correctly guessed two of this year's final three.
Scherzinger, Barlow and Osbourne all opted for Bailey, correctly guessing that she would win the support of the public this year.
It is the first time that all four judges have correctly guessed the identity of the show's winner.
Meanwhile, host Dermot O'Leary also predicted Bailey's victory.
Xtra Factor's Caroline Flack tipped Hannah Barrett to win this year's series, while Matt Richardson backed Tamera Foster.
Sam Bailey beat Nicholas McDonald in tonight's grand final to win a recording contract...
- 12/15/2013
- Digital Spy
X Factor finalist Luke Friend has said that he thinks people don't want him in the final.
The 17-year-old, who knocked out initial favourites Tamera Foster and Rough Copy in recent sing-offs, speculated that viewers have only held back their true feelings because they're not "really rude".
He told Digital Spy: "I like people voicing their opinions. No-one's ever come up to me physically and said, 'You shouldn't be through' - I know people think that, but unless they're really rude [they won't voice it].
"If it was week one and I was in the bottom two with Tamera, I wouldn't have stood a chance. But you've got to think that you're in this for a reason. People like you. You must be doing something right."
Friend claimed not to know which of rumoured duet partners Ellie Goulding and Jessie J he would be performing with this weekend, but said that he would like to have final say.
The 17-year-old, who knocked out initial favourites Tamera Foster and Rough Copy in recent sing-offs, speculated that viewers have only held back their true feelings because they're not "really rude".
He told Digital Spy: "I like people voicing their opinions. No-one's ever come up to me physically and said, 'You shouldn't be through' - I know people think that, but unless they're really rude [they won't voice it].
"If it was week one and I was in the bottom two with Tamera, I wouldn't have stood a chance. But you've got to think that you're in this for a reason. People like you. You must be doing something right."
Friend claimed not to know which of rumoured duet partners Ellie Goulding and Jessie J he would be performing with this weekend, but said that he would like to have final say.
- 12/10/2013
- Digital Spy
Louis Walsh has been poking fun at Nicole Scherzinger for losing all her 'X Factor' acts. The former Pussycat Dolls singer was left with nobody to mentor after her final contestant Tamera Foster was voted off the ITV talent show on Sunday (01.12.13), but she reportedly hasn't taken too kindly to the Irish music manager ribbing her after being left devastated about the 16-year-old wannabe's exit. An insider told The Sun newspaper: ''Nicole has spent the last 12 months teasing the other judges that James and Jahmene came first and second last year making her the most successful judge in...
- 12/5/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Louis Walsh has been poking fun at Nicole Scherzinger for losing all her 'X Factor' acts. The former Pussycat Dolls singer was left with nobody to mentor after her final contestant Tamera Foster was voted off the ITV talent show on Sunday (01.12.13), but she reportedly hasn't taken too kindly to the Irish music manager ribbing her after being left devastated about the 16-year-old wannabe's exit. An insider told The Sun newspaper: ''Nicole has spent the last 12 months teasing the other judges that James and Jahmene came first and second last year making her the most successful judge in...
- 12/3/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
X Factor star Tamera Foster has told Digital Spy that she suffered "the worst two weeks of [her] life" prior to her exit from the show this weekend.
The 16-year-old hinted at behind-the-scenes troubles in the run-up to the two consecutive performance shows where she forgot her words, describing the period as her "time to just cry".
She explained to DS: "Because I'm new to this process I don't really know what to expect and I'm still learning, so I think I just let everything get on top of me and I didn't really know to handle it.
"Those two weeks were my time to just cry. The stress got me during that time, but I've picked myself up and I'm feeling a lot better now."
Foster, who lost out to Luke Friend in last night's sing-off, also spoke about her "really scary" negative press at the start of The X Factor...
The 16-year-old hinted at behind-the-scenes troubles in the run-up to the two consecutive performance shows where she forgot her words, describing the period as her "time to just cry".
She explained to DS: "Because I'm new to this process I don't really know what to expect and I'm still learning, so I think I just let everything get on top of me and I didn't really know to handle it.
"Those two weeks were my time to just cry. The stress got me during that time, but I've picked myself up and I'm feeling a lot better now."
Foster, who lost out to Luke Friend in last night's sing-off, also spoke about her "really scary" negative press at the start of The X Factor...
- 12/2/2013
- Digital Spy
Tamera Foster thinks Luke Friend ''deserved'' to beat her to a place in 'The X Factor' semi-final. The 16-year-old songstress was the latest hopeful to be eliminated from the ITV singing competition last night (01.12.13) following a tense sing-off with Luke, and she admits his powerful rendition of Snow Patrol's 'Run' earned him a place in next week's penultimate live shows - even if it came at her expense. She told Bang Showbiz exclusively: ''I feel like Luke did deserve to go through judging on the sing-off. For me, that performance was amazing. I was literally shaking watching his performance - not...
- 12/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The X Factor aired its latest results show this evening (December 1), with live performances from Rebecca Ferguson and James Arthur.
Tamera Foster became the final of Nicole Scherzinger's Girls to be eliminated, after losing out in this week's sing-off to Luke Friend.
If you missed out on tonight's drama or simply want to relive it, you can check out our live blog here.
Tamera Foster became the final of Nicole Scherzinger's Girls to be eliminated, after losing out in this week's sing-off to Luke Friend.
If you missed out on tonight's drama or simply want to relive it, you can check out our live blog here.
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Tamera Foster has said that she is "excited" about the future after being voted out of The X Factor.
Foster lost out to Luke Friend in tonight's show after Gary Barlow sent the vote to Deadlock.
However, Foster said on The Xtra Factor that she is feeling optimistic about what is to come.
"I feel like it was a good time to go out," she said. "I've got this far - now I can go out, go gigging, and we've got the tour soon. So I'm really excited about the future."
Foster, who joked that she can't remember her sing-off because she was in her "own little zone" - added that she may take Gary Barlow's advice and wait a while before recording her own material.
"I think that would be a good idea, because I am young so I need to have that time to try and develop...
Foster lost out to Luke Friend in tonight's show after Gary Barlow sent the vote to Deadlock.
However, Foster said on The Xtra Factor that she is feeling optimistic about what is to come.
"I feel like it was a good time to go out," she said. "I've got this far - now I can go out, go gigging, and we've got the tour soon. So I'm really excited about the future."
Foster, who joked that she can't remember her sing-off because she was in her "own little zone" - added that she may take Gary Barlow's advice and wait a while before recording her own material.
"I think that would be a good idea, because I am young so I need to have that time to try and develop...
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Tamera Foster became the latest act to be voted off 'The X Factor' tonight (01.12.13). The 17-year-old singer lost out to her rival Luke Friend, 17, in a shock elimination after they both landed in the bottom two. Tamera performed Christina Aguilera's hit 'The Voice Within' in a sing-off against Luke, who sang Snow Patrol's 'Run' but the judges still couldn't agree on which act to send home. Nicole Scherzinger opted to save her act Tamera, while Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, who mentors Luke, opted to save his, leaving Gary Barlow to bring the decision to a Deadlock to let the public...
- 12/1/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The X Factor host Dermot O'Leary has joked that Deadlock can be a "pain in the arse".
Gary Barlow sent the vote to Deadlock tonight, resulting in Tamera Foster being eliminated over Luke Friend.
Speaking on The Xtra Factor, O'Leary explained that he has mixed feelings about Deadlock.
"It felt good [to have it back]," he said. "I don't like it every week, because its a bit of a pain in the arse. But I do like it."
However, O'Leary suggested that Foster and Friend were part of the "best sing-off [he's] ever seen on The X Factor", saying: "Tamera was really good, so I think Luke thought, 'I've just got to go for it'.
"[Tamera will] come good in the end. She's only 16. When you look at her, you just go, 'Wow, there's a star'."
O'Leary - who said that the competition feels "anyone's game-y" - also admitted that he is surprised Nicole Scherzinger has now lost all of her acts,...
Gary Barlow sent the vote to Deadlock tonight, resulting in Tamera Foster being eliminated over Luke Friend.
Speaking on The Xtra Factor, O'Leary explained that he has mixed feelings about Deadlock.
"It felt good [to have it back]," he said. "I don't like it every week, because its a bit of a pain in the arse. But I do like it."
However, O'Leary suggested that Foster and Friend were part of the "best sing-off [he's] ever seen on The X Factor", saying: "Tamera was really good, so I think Luke thought, 'I've just got to go for it'.
"[Tamera will] come good in the end. She's only 16. When you look at her, you just go, 'Wow, there's a star'."
O'Leary - who said that the competition feels "anyone's game-y" - also admitted that he is surprised Nicole Scherzinger has now lost all of her acts,...
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Gary Barlow has explained his decision to send the vote to Deadlock on The X Factor tonight (December 1).
Tamera Foster was eliminated from the competition after facing Luke Friend in the sing-off, as Barlow chose to revert to the public vote.
"Some weeks, I wish there wasn't a sing-off, because it's down to the audience," Barlow said on The Xtra Factor. "It's down to the audience on a Saturday night - leave it up to the audience on a Sunday."
He added: "I hold them both very dearly, actually. They've both had a bit of a competition - Luke's had his bad weeks, Tamera had her bad weeks, but I think they both did exceptionally well last night."
Barlow also suggested that Foster will be very successful if she takes some time to grow as a singer.
"She's 16 years old, and what I'd love to see her do now is...
Tamera Foster was eliminated from the competition after facing Luke Friend in the sing-off, as Barlow chose to revert to the public vote.
"Some weeks, I wish there wasn't a sing-off, because it's down to the audience," Barlow said on The Xtra Factor. "It's down to the audience on a Saturday night - leave it up to the audience on a Sunday."
He added: "I hold them both very dearly, actually. They've both had a bit of a competition - Luke's had his bad weeks, Tamera had her bad weeks, but I think they both did exceptionally well last night."
Barlow also suggested that Foster will be very successful if she takes some time to grow as a singer.
"She's 16 years old, and what I'd love to see her do now is...
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh clashed after Tamera Foster was voted out of The X Factor.
Scherzinger - who mentored Foster in the competition - described her as a "star" on aftershow The Xtra Factor.
"No-one can take that from her," she said. "She's going to be the biggest star to come out of this show, and everybody knows it."
However, Walsh interrupted to praise his own act Luke Friend, who survived the sing-off, saying: "I think [Tamera's] good, but in the sing-off, Luke was amazing. He won the sing-off."
As Scherzinger hit back: "Are you still talking?", Walsh continued: "It's not all about you. You're last year's winner."
Walsh also interrupted Scherzinger as she was clarifying her claim that Rough Copy are the best X Factor group, repeatedly telling her that Jls were "amazing".
"Are you talking?" Scherzinger replied. "Stop talking."
The X Factor continues with a Beyoncé vs Elton theme next Saturday on ITV.
Scherzinger - who mentored Foster in the competition - described her as a "star" on aftershow The Xtra Factor.
"No-one can take that from her," she said. "She's going to be the biggest star to come out of this show, and everybody knows it."
However, Walsh interrupted to praise his own act Luke Friend, who survived the sing-off, saying: "I think [Tamera's] good, but in the sing-off, Luke was amazing. He won the sing-off."
As Scherzinger hit back: "Are you still talking?", Walsh continued: "It's not all about you. You're last year's winner."
Walsh also interrupted Scherzinger as she was clarifying her claim that Rough Copy are the best X Factor group, repeatedly telling her that Jls were "amazing".
"Are you talking?" Scherzinger replied. "Stop talking."
The X Factor continues with a Beyoncé vs Elton theme next Saturday on ITV.
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
The latest act to be eliminated from The X Factor has been revealed.
Tamera Foster exited the show following a sing-off with Luke Friend. The result means that Nicole Scherzinger becomes the first judge to lose all of their acts this year.
Tamera took on 'The Voice Within' by Christina Aguilera in the sing-off, while Luke performed a rendition of Snow Patrol's 'Run'.
The judges failed to reach a unanimous decision, therefore sending this week's result to Deadlock. It was then revealed that Tamera had polled the fewest public votes this week.
Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne had opted to send home Tamera, commenting that Luke had given a superior performance in the sing-off.
Scherzinger stood by her act and chose to send home Luke, while Gary Barlow decided to give the power back to the public by sending the result to Deadlock.
Following her exit, Foster told host...
Tamera Foster exited the show following a sing-off with Luke Friend. The result means that Nicole Scherzinger becomes the first judge to lose all of their acts this year.
Tamera took on 'The Voice Within' by Christina Aguilera in the sing-off, while Luke performed a rendition of Snow Patrol's 'Run'.
The judges failed to reach a unanimous decision, therefore sending this week's result to Deadlock. It was then revealed that Tamera had polled the fewest public votes this week.
Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne had opted to send home Tamera, commenting that Luke had given a superior performance in the sing-off.
Scherzinger stood by her act and chose to send home Luke, while Gary Barlow decided to give the power back to the public by sending the result to Deadlock.
Following her exit, Foster told host...
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
We only really had ourselves to blame if we didn't like last night's X Factor, given that we were responsible for picking half the songs. Still, us viewers have high expectations, and it's time to find out who didn't quite match up...
Yep, the final five is about to be cut to the final four - and that's without even mentioning performances from Rebecca Ferguson and James Arthur. So join us at 8pm here on Digital Spy as we'll be bringing you all the action from the show...
20:58But that's that for now. Are you going to miss Tamera? Are you glad Luke is here? Are you spitting blood or sipping champers? Let us know below!
20:58Well, that's the weirdest theme we've ever heard. Elton John vs Beyoncé? Did we hear that right? And the acts for your delectation will be Michael Bublé and Leona Lewis. Christmassy!
20:...
Yep, the final five is about to be cut to the final four - and that's without even mentioning performances from Rebecca Ferguson and James Arthur. So join us at 8pm here on Digital Spy as we'll be bringing you all the action from the show...
20:58But that's that for now. Are you going to miss Tamera? Are you glad Luke is here? Are you spitting blood or sipping champers? Let us know below!
20:58Well, that's the weirdest theme we've ever heard. Elton John vs Beyoncé? Did we hear that right? And the acts for your delectation will be Michael Bublé and Leona Lewis. Christmassy!
20:...
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
We only really had ourselves to blame if we didn't like last night's X Factor, given that we were responsible for picking half the songs. Still, us viewers have high expectations, and it's time to find out who didn't quite match up...
Yep, the final five is about to be cut to the final four - and that's without even mentioning performances from Rebecca Ferguson and James Arthur. So join us at 8pm here on Digital Spy as we'll be bringing you all the action from the show...
20:58But that's that for now. Are you going to miss Tamera? Are you glad Luke is here? Are you spitting blood or sipping champers? Let us know below!
20:58Well, that's the weirdest theme we've ever heard. Elton John vs Beyoncé? Did we hear that right? And the acts for your delectation will be Michael Bublé and Leona Lewis. Christmassy!
20:...
Yep, the final five is about to be cut to the final four - and that's without even mentioning performances from Rebecca Ferguson and James Arthur. So join us at 8pm here on Digital Spy as we'll be bringing you all the action from the show...
20:58But that's that for now. Are you going to miss Tamera? Are you glad Luke is here? Are you spitting blood or sipping champers? Let us know below!
20:58Well, that's the weirdest theme we've ever heard. Elton John vs Beyoncé? Did we hear that right? And the acts for your delectation will be Michael Bublé and Leona Lewis. Christmassy!
20:...
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Sam Bailey has topped Digital Spy's latest X Factor 2013 poll.
Bailey received 37.99% of this week's vote and wins the support of DS readers for a seventh week out of eight following her performances in last night's (November 30) quarter-final.
Luke Friend finished in second place for a second week running with 27.86% of votes. The gap between Bailey and Friend has narrowed from 23.81% to 10.13% following last night's performances.
Tamera Foster finished in third place, impressing 17.20% of readers this week, after her performances of 'We Found Love' and 'First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'.
According to Digital Spy readers, Rough Copy and Nicholas McDonald delivered the weakest performances of the week and could find themselves in the sing-off this week.
Rough Copy received 9.64% of votes, while 17-year-old McDonald won the support of just 7.31% of readers.
This week's poll received votes from over 14,000 DS readers.
The X Factor results show airs tonight (December 1) at 8pm on ITV,...
Bailey received 37.99% of this week's vote and wins the support of DS readers for a seventh week out of eight following her performances in last night's (November 30) quarter-final.
Luke Friend finished in second place for a second week running with 27.86% of votes. The gap between Bailey and Friend has narrowed from 23.81% to 10.13% following last night's performances.
Tamera Foster finished in third place, impressing 17.20% of readers this week, after her performances of 'We Found Love' and 'First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'.
According to Digital Spy readers, Rough Copy and Nicholas McDonald delivered the weakest performances of the week and could find themselves in the sing-off this week.
Rough Copy received 9.64% of votes, while 17-year-old McDonald won the support of just 7.31% of readers.
This week's poll received votes from over 14,000 DS readers.
The X Factor results show airs tonight (December 1) at 8pm on ITV,...
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Sharon Osbourne is fuming over Simon Cowell's failure to support her 'X Factor' contestant Sam Bailey. The 61-year-old judge is reportedly angry that the show's boss doesn't seem to want her protege to win, instead preferring Tamera Foster. Speaking to the Sunday People newspaper, a source said: ''She's so frustrated and cross with Simon. ''She knows he doesn't want Sam to win. Sharon reckons he thinks she's to old to be marketable. It's so annoying for Sharon.'' The 54-year-old media mogul apparently doesn't see a lucrative future for the 36-year-old prison officer and he is said to be set on offering Tamera a record...
- 12/1/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The X Factor continued tonight as the remaining five finalists performed two tracks each in a bid to reach next week's semi-final.
With one hopeful departing the show tomorrow night, Digital Spy wants to know - who impressed you this week?
Did Tamera Foster finally deliver the show-stopping performance Gary Barlow has been waiting for? Did Nicholas McDonald give his best performance to date with his rendition of Take That's 'Greatest Day'?
Can Sam Bailey top yet another Digital Spy poll? Or did another of the final five surprise you this evening?
Let us know by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
With one hopeful departing the show tomorrow night, Digital Spy wants to know - who impressed you this week?
Did Tamera Foster finally deliver the show-stopping performance Gary Barlow has been waiting for? Did Nicholas McDonald give his best performance to date with his rendition of Take That's 'Greatest Day'?
Can Sam Bailey top yet another Digital Spy poll? Or did another of the final five surprise you this evening?
Let us know by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
- 11/30/2013
- Digital Spy
Simon Cowell has brought in a hypnotist to help Tamera Foster remember her lines. The 'X Factor' contestant has already forgotten her lyrics on three occasions, and the show boss is keen to do whatever he can to protect his favourite hopeful in this year's contest. Tamera said: ''Last week was really difficult, so I've been seeing a hypnotherapist to get me in the right frame of mind.'' Simon, 54, is said to see the 16-year-old singer as a potential huge star for the future, but he knows she is looking ''so unprofessional'' by not being able to learn the words to her...
- 11/30/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
It's Jukebox Week on The X Factor, and we've already been treated to a sneak peek of some of the songs our final five will be performing tomorrow. But that's not the full story - us viewers also got to choose a song for each act, and we'll only find out what they'll be performing on the night.
Voting's already closed so it's too late for us to try to change anything now. But we can talk about what we want to happen in tomorrow's slice of X Factor action, so read on to find out what we're hoping Luke, Nicholas, Rough Copy, Sam and Tamera will be tackling...
Luke Friend
Choices: 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel; 'Skinny Love' by Bon Iver; 'One Day Like This' by Elbow
Our Pick: We'd normally groan about the idea of any X Factor act wheeling out 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', but...
Voting's already closed so it's too late for us to try to change anything now. But we can talk about what we want to happen in tomorrow's slice of X Factor action, so read on to find out what we're hoping Luke, Nicholas, Rough Copy, Sam and Tamera will be tackling...
Luke Friend
Choices: 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel; 'Skinny Love' by Bon Iver; 'One Day Like This' by Elbow
Our Pick: We'd normally groan about the idea of any X Factor act wheeling out 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', but...
- 11/29/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor has revealed the song list for the five remaining acts performing this weekend.
Each hopeful will now perform two songs, the second of which is chosen by the viewer through The X Factor App and is being kept under wraps until Saturday's (November 30) show.
Luke Friend's first performance of the night will be Mumford & Sons' 'I Will Wait', while Nicholas McDonald will tackle Take That's 'Greatest Day'.
Rough Copy are set to sing a mix of Bobby Brown's 'Every Little Step' and R Kelly's 'She's Got That Vibe'.
Finally, Sam Bailey will take on Whitney Houston's 1985 track 'How Will I Know?' as Tamera Foster goes for the Rihanna hit 'We Found Love'.
The X Factor continues tomorrow at 8pm on ITV.
Last week's X Factor Live Show - gallery:...
Each hopeful will now perform two songs, the second of which is chosen by the viewer through The X Factor App and is being kept under wraps until Saturday's (November 30) show.
Luke Friend's first performance of the night will be Mumford & Sons' 'I Will Wait', while Nicholas McDonald will tackle Take That's 'Greatest Day'.
Rough Copy are set to sing a mix of Bobby Brown's 'Every Little Step' and R Kelly's 'She's Got That Vibe'.
Finally, Sam Bailey will take on Whitney Houston's 1985 track 'How Will I Know?' as Tamera Foster goes for the Rihanna hit 'We Found Love'.
The X Factor continues tomorrow at 8pm on ITV.
Last week's X Factor Live Show - gallery:...
- 11/29/2013
- Digital Spy
Tamera Foster became the latest act to be voted off 'The X Factor' tonight (01.12.13). The 17-year-old singer lost out to her rival Luke Friend, 17, in a shock elimination after they both landed in the bottom two. Tamera performed Christina Aguilera's hit 'The Voice Within' in a sing-off against Luke, who sang Snow Patrol's 'Run' but the judges still couldn't agree on which act to send home. Nicole Scherzinger opted to save her act Tamera, while Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, who mentors Luke, opted to save his, leaving Gary Barlow to bring the decision to a Deadlock to let the public...
- 11/28/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Tamera Foster has spoken about her relationship with Sam Callahan.
The 16-year-old X Factor hopeful has been romantically linked with the eliminated singer in recent weeks, and has confirmed that they are "close".
"Sam and I are close, we are a unit. We understand each other," she told The Sun.
"He wasn't getting the best comments from the judges but he does things in a positive way.
"He is a really good support system."
Foster recently played down reports that she was dating Sam Callahan, saying that she is not ready to embark on a relationship at the moment.
She has also revealed that she has become good friends with One Direction's Niall Horan.
Tamera Foster reached the final five of this year's X Factor on Sunday (November 24), along with Luke Friend, Rough Copy, Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald.
Watch Tamera Foster perform 'Impossible' on The X Factor below:...
The 16-year-old X Factor hopeful has been romantically linked with the eliminated singer in recent weeks, and has confirmed that they are "close".
"Sam and I are close, we are a unit. We understand each other," she told The Sun.
"He wasn't getting the best comments from the judges but he does things in a positive way.
"He is a really good support system."
Foster recently played down reports that she was dating Sam Callahan, saying that she is not ready to embark on a relationship at the moment.
She has also revealed that she has become good friends with One Direction's Niall Horan.
Tamera Foster reached the final five of this year's X Factor on Sunday (November 24), along with Luke Friend, Rough Copy, Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald.
Watch Tamera Foster perform 'Impossible' on The X Factor below:...
- 11/28/2013
- Digital Spy
Niall, 20, is smitten with Tamera — and his One Direction bandmates reportedly noticed “instant chemistry” when they met! Read on for more details.
Niall Horan is reportedly crazy for the gorgeous X Factor U.K. series contestant Tamera Foster, 16, and even asked for her number! The Irish heartthrob recently admitted that he was single — but may not be for too much longer.
Niall Horan Reportedly In Love With ‘X Factor’ Star Tamera Foster
Niall and Tamera met backstage when One Direction pre-recorded their song, “Story of My Life,” that was broadcast on Nov. 24, reported The Sunday Mirror.
Their friends also reportedly noticed that there was “instant chemistry” between Niall and Tamera, after they met.
“Yes, Niall and I have been talking in private. He’s the most famous person in my phone after Nicole Scherzinger. I hope he fancies me – he’s cool,” the outlet reported.
“I also watched the boys do a run-through of their songs,...
Niall Horan is reportedly crazy for the gorgeous X Factor U.K. series contestant Tamera Foster, 16, and even asked for her number! The Irish heartthrob recently admitted that he was single — but may not be for too much longer.
Niall Horan Reportedly In Love With ‘X Factor’ Star Tamera Foster
Niall and Tamera met backstage when One Direction pre-recorded their song, “Story of My Life,” that was broadcast on Nov. 24, reported The Sunday Mirror.
Their friends also reportedly noticed that there was “instant chemistry” between Niall and Tamera, after they met.
“Yes, Niall and I have been talking in private. He’s the most famous person in my phone after Nicole Scherzinger. I hope he fancies me – he’s cool,” the outlet reported.
“I also watched the boys do a run-through of their songs,...
- 11/27/2013
- by Ivy Jacobson
- HollywoodLife
Olly Murs has suggested that The X Factor's Tamera Foster's lack of confidence may be responsible for her forgetting her lyrics in recent weeks.
The 'Hand on Heart' singer told Digital Spy that the 16-year-old "needs to believe that she's good enough" if she wants to progress in the competition.
Speaking about Foster forgetting her lyrics, Murs told DS ahead of the Royal Variety Performance: "From an artist's point of view I'm like, well, I do tours, so I learn loads of songs. I'm like, 'Come on. It's not hard to learn one song'.
"But on the flipside, I'm being sympathetic and saying, well, she's 16, it's new to her, it's a lot of pressure on her shoulders.
"I think honestly she's lacking confidence. She needs to get away from the show I think for a couple of days and see her friends and family.
"She's a young girl,...
The 'Hand on Heart' singer told Digital Spy that the 16-year-old "needs to believe that she's good enough" if she wants to progress in the competition.
Speaking about Foster forgetting her lyrics, Murs told DS ahead of the Royal Variety Performance: "From an artist's point of view I'm like, well, I do tours, so I learn loads of songs. I'm like, 'Come on. It's not hard to learn one song'.
"But on the flipside, I'm being sympathetic and saying, well, she's 16, it's new to her, it's a lot of pressure on her shoulders.
"I think honestly she's lacking confidence. She needs to get away from the show I think for a couple of days and see her friends and family.
"She's a young girl,...
- 11/26/2013
- Digital Spy
Over on BBC One on Saturday night, the broadcaster was marking the 50th anniversary of a much-loved show. A cameo from Tom Baker, great actors, a glimpse into the future, plenty of touching nods to the past; It was a wonderful celebration of a fantastic British institution.
On ITV, Chico was jumping all over Caroline Flack in a warehouse.
Yes, this was the 10th Anniversary X Factor special. A randomly picked date, which happened to coincide with the events happening on BBC One. ITV did their best to trump the Doctor Who party and when it came to frightening performances that had you jumping behind the sofa in horror, X Factor was without question the clear victor.
Who needs Zygons and Daleks when you've got Louis Walsh?
The 10th Anniversary theme meant that we had lots of old X Factor 'favourites' returning as guest mentors, hits from former acts and...
On ITV, Chico was jumping all over Caroline Flack in a warehouse.
Yes, this was the 10th Anniversary X Factor special. A randomly picked date, which happened to coincide with the events happening on BBC One. ITV did their best to trump the Doctor Who party and when it came to frightening performances that had you jumping behind the sofa in horror, X Factor was without question the clear victor.
Who needs Zygons and Daleks when you've got Louis Walsh?
The 10th Anniversary theme meant that we had lots of old X Factor 'favourites' returning as guest mentors, hits from former acts and...
- 11/25/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor has confirmed details of next week's Jukebox theme.
Viewers will be given the opportunity to choose a song for each of the five acts to perform on next Saturday's (November 30) quarter-final live show.
The final five - Tamera Foster, Rough Copy, Sam Bailey, Nicholas McDonald and Luke Friend - will each perform a song by their musical hero for their first track.
Their second song will be selected by the viewers from a grouping of three, as part of a public vote.
The choices for each act are as follows below:
Luke Friend
1. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon and Garfunkel)
2. Skinny Love (Bon Iver)
3. One Day Like This (Elbow)
Nicholas McDonald
1. The Prayer (Josh Groban and Celine Dion)
2. Amazed (Lonestar)
3. Just The Way You Are (Bruno Mars)
Sam Bailey
1. The Living Years (Mike and the Mechanics)
2. Clown (Emeli Sandé)
3. Without You (Mariah Carey)
Tamera Foster
1. The First...
Viewers will be given the opportunity to choose a song for each of the five acts to perform on next Saturday's (November 30) quarter-final live show.
The final five - Tamera Foster, Rough Copy, Sam Bailey, Nicholas McDonald and Luke Friend - will each perform a song by their musical hero for their first track.
Their second song will be selected by the viewers from a grouping of three, as part of a public vote.
The choices for each act are as follows below:
Luke Friend
1. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon and Garfunkel)
2. Skinny Love (Bon Iver)
3. One Day Like This (Elbow)
Nicholas McDonald
1. The Prayer (Josh Groban and Celine Dion)
2. Amazed (Lonestar)
3. Just The Way You Are (Bruno Mars)
Sam Bailey
1. The Living Years (Mike and the Mechanics)
2. Clown (Emeli Sandé)
3. Without You (Mariah Carey)
Tamera Foster
1. The First...
- 11/24/2013
- Digital Spy
The latest act to be eliminated from The X Factor has been revealed.
Hannah Barrett exited the show following a sing-off with Rough Copy. The result means that Tamera Foster is the last remaining contestant in Nicole Scherzinger's Girls category.
Hannah took on 'I'd Rather Go Blind' by Etta James in the sing-off, while Rough Copy performed Oasis's 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out'.
Scherzinger revealed that she was "furious" with the British public for putting Barrett in the bottom two for a third time. She chose to stand by her act and send home Rough Copy.
Gary Barlow and Sharon Osbourne applauded both acts for their performances, but each voted to send home Barrett.
Louis Walsh said that neither act should leave the competition as they remembered their lyrics, suggesting that he believed Tamera Foster should have been in the bottom two. He reluctantly voted to send Barrett home and sealed her fate.
Hannah Barrett exited the show following a sing-off with Rough Copy. The result means that Tamera Foster is the last remaining contestant in Nicole Scherzinger's Girls category.
Hannah took on 'I'd Rather Go Blind' by Etta James in the sing-off, while Rough Copy performed Oasis's 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out'.
Scherzinger revealed that she was "furious" with the British public for putting Barrett in the bottom two for a third time. She chose to stand by her act and send home Rough Copy.
Gary Barlow and Sharon Osbourne applauded both acts for their performances, but each voted to send home Barrett.
Louis Walsh said that neither act should leave the competition as they remembered their lyrics, suggesting that he believed Tamera Foster should have been in the bottom two. He reluctantly voted to send Barrett home and sealed her fate.
- 11/24/2013
- Digital Spy
Once upon a time, just ten nine years ago, The X Factor was something that you had to account for when hoping not to run into a former flame in a smoky club, One Direction was a mere geographical command and Wagner was still the guy who wrote this.
Since then, we've gone from Eton Road to Kingsland Road, Tabby Callaghan to Sam Callahan and G4 to 4G (okay, maybe not the last one). But while some things change, others stay the same, and one more act will be leaving the competition before the night is out. But who will it be?
Join Digital Spy from 8pm for updates and commentary on tonight's results show.
21:01And that, dear readers, is that for another Sunday night! So, are you surprised by tonight's result? Do you think Tamera will be able to remember her words next week? What songs would you...
Since then, we've gone from Eton Road to Kingsland Road, Tabby Callaghan to Sam Callahan and G4 to 4G (okay, maybe not the last one). But while some things change, others stay the same, and one more act will be leaving the competition before the night is out. But who will it be?
Join Digital Spy from 8pm for updates and commentary on tonight's results show.
21:01And that, dear readers, is that for another Sunday night! So, are you surprised by tonight's result? Do you think Tamera will be able to remember her words next week? What songs would you...
- 11/24/2013
- Digital Spy
Sam Bailey has topped Digital Spy's seventh X Factor 2013 poll.
Bailey received 41.48% of this week's vote and wins the support of DS readers for a sixth week out of seven following her performance of 'Bleeding Love' on last night's (November 23) 10th birthday special.
Luke Friend - who found himself in the sing-off last week - secured 17.67% of reader votes in second place.
He was praised by judges Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh for his rendition of One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful'.
Rough Copy's version of En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go (Love)' won them 15.13% of this week's vote, while Hannah Barrett secured the support of 9.06% with her take on 'Hallelujah'.
According to Digital Spy readers, Tamera Foster and Nicholas McDonald gave the weakest performances of the night and could find themselves in the bottom two.
Foster - who forgot her lyrics for...
Bailey received 41.48% of this week's vote and wins the support of DS readers for a sixth week out of seven following her performance of 'Bleeding Love' on last night's (November 23) 10th birthday special.
Luke Friend - who found himself in the sing-off last week - secured 17.67% of reader votes in second place.
He was praised by judges Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh for his rendition of One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful'.
Rough Copy's version of En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go (Love)' won them 15.13% of this week's vote, while Hannah Barrett secured the support of 9.06% with her take on 'Hallelujah'.
According to Digital Spy readers, Tamera Foster and Nicholas McDonald gave the weakest performances of the night and could find themselves in the bottom two.
Foster - who forgot her lyrics for...
- 11/24/2013
- Digital Spy
Los Angeles, Nov 24: One Direction's Niall Horan is said to be romancing "The X Factor" star Tamera Foster.
The two met backstage last week when the band pre-recorded their song, "Story of my life".
Horan was further enchanted by Foster after she arranged for One Direction to meet an eight-year-old cancer patient, reports mirror.co.uk.
Since then he has been sending her messages asking for a date. And he's looking forward to seeing her again when the band performs at "The X Factor" finale after three weeks.
"Yes, Niall and I have been talking in private. He's the most famous person in my phone after Nicole.
The two met backstage last week when the band pre-recorded their song, "Story of my life".
Horan was further enchanted by Foster after she arranged for One Direction to meet an eight-year-old cancer patient, reports mirror.co.uk.
Since then he has been sending her messages asking for a date. And he's looking forward to seeing her again when the band performs at "The X Factor" finale after three weeks.
"Yes, Niall and I have been talking in private. He's the most famous person in my phone after Nicole.
- 11/24/2013
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger attended the opening of London's Winter Wonderland last night (November 21).
The X Factor judges were joined by their acts Rough Copy and Hannah Barrett at the annual Christmas event in Hyde Park, which runs until January 5, 2014.
The stars were seen having a go on some of the attractions, including a couple of rollercoaster rides.
Cara Delevingne and Vanessa Feltz also met up with Father Christmas during the festivities.
Damian Lewis, Millie Mackintosh, Jaime Winstone, Michelle Heaton, Elle MacPherson and Amelia Lily were also among the celebrities in attendance.
Rough Copy and Hannah Barrett will battle it out with Nicholas McDonald, Luke Friend, Sam Bailey and Tamera Foster for a place in the X Factor final five on Saturday (November 23).
View the latest celebrity pictures - photo gallery:...
The X Factor judges were joined by their acts Rough Copy and Hannah Barrett at the annual Christmas event in Hyde Park, which runs until January 5, 2014.
The stars were seen having a go on some of the attractions, including a couple of rollercoaster rides.
Cara Delevingne and Vanessa Feltz also met up with Father Christmas during the festivities.
Damian Lewis, Millie Mackintosh, Jaime Winstone, Michelle Heaton, Elle MacPherson and Amelia Lily were also among the celebrities in attendance.
Rough Copy and Hannah Barrett will battle it out with Nicholas McDonald, Luke Friend, Sam Bailey and Tamera Foster for a place in the X Factor final five on Saturday (November 23).
View the latest celebrity pictures - photo gallery:...
- 11/22/2013
- Digital Spy
This week, we've decided against our usual tradition of a Spotify playlist of the original versions of the songs to be performed on this Saturday's Live Show.
Why? Well, four of the "X Factor artist" songs chosen for this 10th anniversary Live Show are themselves covers of older songs - Louis Walsh's rulebook is presumably covered in Tipp-Ex.
So we've instead decided to give you a video playlist of what we believe to be the definitive X Factor renditions of each of the tracks that Hannah Barrett, Luke Friend, Nicholas McDonald, Rough Copy, Sam Bailey and Tamera Foster will sing tomorrow.
Alexandra Burke: 'Hallelujah' - 2008 final performance (originally by Leonard Cohen)
One Direction: 'What Makes You Beautiful' - 2011 final with Jls
Joe McElderry: 'The Climb' - 2009 winner's performance (originally by Miley Cyrus)
Little Mix: 'Don't Let Go' - 2011 week seven performance (originally by...
Why? Well, four of the "X Factor artist" songs chosen for this 10th anniversary Live Show are themselves covers of older songs - Louis Walsh's rulebook is presumably covered in Tipp-Ex.
So we've instead decided to give you a video playlist of what we believe to be the definitive X Factor renditions of each of the tracks that Hannah Barrett, Luke Friend, Nicholas McDonald, Rough Copy, Sam Bailey and Tamera Foster will sing tomorrow.
Alexandra Burke: 'Hallelujah' - 2008 final performance (originally by Leonard Cohen)
One Direction: 'What Makes You Beautiful' - 2011 final with Jls
Joe McElderry: 'The Climb' - 2009 winner's performance (originally by Miley Cyrus)
Little Mix: 'Don't Let Go' - 2011 week seven performance (originally by...
- 11/22/2013
- Digital Spy
The song choices for X Factor's 10th anniversary weekend have been revealed.
To celebrate the landmark occasion, the remaining six acts will sing some of the biggest hits of previous X Factor winners.
Hannah Barrett will taken on 'Hallelujah', which Alexandra Burke covered in December 2008 and achieved Christmas number one with.
Luke Friend will perform a solo version of One Direction's debut hit 'What Makes You Beautiful', while Nicholas McDonald will tackle Hannah Montana's 'The Climb', the number two hit covered by Joe McElderry for the talent show's sixth series.
En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go' will be performed by Rough Copy, the song which Little Mix performed twice in the eighth series of The X Factor, and featured as a bonus track on their 2011 winner's single.
Elsewhere, Sam Bailey will take on Leona Lewis's 'Bleeding Love', which took the world by storm in 2007. The...
To celebrate the landmark occasion, the remaining six acts will sing some of the biggest hits of previous X Factor winners.
Hannah Barrett will taken on 'Hallelujah', which Alexandra Burke covered in December 2008 and achieved Christmas number one with.
Luke Friend will perform a solo version of One Direction's debut hit 'What Makes You Beautiful', while Nicholas McDonald will tackle Hannah Montana's 'The Climb', the number two hit covered by Joe McElderry for the talent show's sixth series.
En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go' will be performed by Rough Copy, the song which Little Mix performed twice in the eighth series of The X Factor, and featured as a bonus track on their 2011 winner's single.
Elsewhere, Sam Bailey will take on Leona Lewis's 'Bleeding Love', which took the world by storm in 2007. The...
- 11/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Nicole Scherzinger was ordered to leave the 'X Factor' house after partying until 2.30am. The former Pussycat Dolls singer arrived at the London property on Monday (18.11.13) to help her remaining acts Hannah Barrett and Tamera Foster choose their songs for this weekend's show, but the fun-loving judge and all the remaining acts stayed up dancing in Rough Copy's room until the early hours of the morning, when producers asked her to leave so the hopefuls could get some sleep. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Nicole knows how to have a good time and she and the remaining contestants partied until...
- 11/20/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The X Factor star Tamera Foster has played down rumours of a romance with Sam Callahan.
Callahan - who was eliminated from the competition at the weekend - has already said that the pair are just "really good friends".
Foster has now told new! that she is not ready to embark on a relationship at the moment.
"There's a lot of focus on me and Sam, but there's nothing going on," she said. "I've just come out of a long relationship, so looking at anybody else is not in my books right now."
Foster added: "I'm very close to Sam. He is such a positive person and it's really nice to have someone there with such a good vibe, because the competition does get very stressful.
"I look up to Sam. No matter what gets thrown at him with all the bad comments, he has a good mindset."
The X Factor...
Callahan - who was eliminated from the competition at the weekend - has already said that the pair are just "really good friends".
Foster has now told new! that she is not ready to embark on a relationship at the moment.
"There's a lot of focus on me and Sam, but there's nothing going on," she said. "I've just come out of a long relationship, so looking at anybody else is not in my books right now."
Foster added: "I'm very close to Sam. He is such a positive person and it's really nice to have someone there with such a good vibe, because the competition does get very stressful.
"I look up to Sam. No matter what gets thrown at him with all the bad comments, he has a good mindset."
The X Factor...
- 11/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Rebecca Ferguson has praised X Factor contestant Tamera Foster but believe she needs "guidance".
The singer insisted that Foster has "star quality" but needs to stay grounded to be a success beyond the show.
"I think Tamera's got a lot of star quality, she just needs guidance," Ferguson told Digital Spy. "Even me, watching her, I don't feel like I know her yet.
"Maybe they're not focusing enough on who she is? People always knock The X Factor saying they just want to hear people sing, but as a viewer, I want to know about their hardships.
"That might sound bad, but I want to know what they're going through and who their family are. It's nosey, but I think it helps as a TV show."
Ferguson added that Foster is "such a gorgeous girl", adding: "She's got so much potential. But she needs the right team around her to...
The singer insisted that Foster has "star quality" but needs to stay grounded to be a success beyond the show.
"I think Tamera's got a lot of star quality, she just needs guidance," Ferguson told Digital Spy. "Even me, watching her, I don't feel like I know her yet.
"Maybe they're not focusing enough on who she is? People always knock The X Factor saying they just want to hear people sing, but as a viewer, I want to know about their hardships.
"That might sound bad, but I want to know what they're going through and who their family are. It's nosey, but I think it helps as a TV show."
Ferguson added that Foster is "such a gorgeous girl", adding: "She's got so much potential. But she needs the right team around her to...
- 11/19/2013
- Digital Spy
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