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Welsh duo make 'X Factor' comeback

11 July 2009 3:31 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Welsh pop duo Adante have revealed that they are hoping for a second chance on The X Factor this year. Adele Gabriel and Cathe Lewis reached the 'Boot Camp' stage of the competition in 2008 after bringing a large crowd of neighbours with them to their audition. The pair, who were described as "cheap" by show judge Simon Cowell, failed to make it to the programme's later stages but remain undeterred by the setback. Speaking to the South Wales Echo at the Cardiff auditions this week, (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

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X-Factor Us: Cheryl Cole's Newcastle twang an issue

10 July 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Cheryl Cole is set to have elocution lessons. The Girls Aloud singer is keen to make it in the Us but TV bosses are worried viewers won't be able to understand her Newcastle accent so want her smooth down her regional tones. Executives from American network NBC jetted to England to watch her in her role as a judge on hit talent show 'The X Factor' - alongside Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue - and while they were impressed with her looks and star quality, they couldn't understand what she was saying. A source said: "They were bowled over by Cheryl and thought she was beautiful, sassy, smart and charismatic. There was just one small problem -

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Goodman 'feels sorry' for Arlene Phillips

10 July 2009 4:56 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has admitted that he "feels sorry" for Arlene Phillips following her departure from the show. It was announced yesterday that the 66-year-old choreographer had been dropped from the BBC programme in favour of popstar and former contestant Alesha Dixon, 30. Speaking to The Stage, he said: "I hope the BBC are not trying to introduce a younger audience. I would imagine the show attracts an older audience to what you get on The X Factor. I hope it does not affect the fan base. "I am sad Arlene is no longer one of the judges because we got to (more)

By Lara Martin

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Cole 'must lose accent for Us shows'

10 July 2009 2:34 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Cheryl Cole may have to lose her Geordie accent if she is to regularly appear on Us television, it has been claimed. According to The Mirror, NBC executives were impressed with Cole when they flew over to watch her on The X Factor, but they also have concerns that she may not be understood by audiences abroad. A source said: "They were bowled over by Cheryl and thought she was sassy, smart, charismatic and beautiful. There was just one small problem - they couldn't make head nor tail of her Geordie accent. "She was at her best at (more)

By Mayer Nissim

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Cheryl Cole To Have Elocution Lessons

10 July 2009 1:50 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Cheryl Cole is set to have elocution lessons. The Girls Aloud singer is keen to make it in the U.S. but TV bosses are worried viewers won't be able to understand her Newcastle accent so want her smooth down her regional tones.

Executives from American network NBC jetted to England to watch her in her role as a judge on hit talent show 'The X Factor' - alongside Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue - and while they were impressed with her looks and star quality, they couldn't understand what she was saying.

A source said: "They were bowled over by Cheryl and thought she was beautiful, sassy, smart and charismatic. There was just one small problem - they couldn't understand her accent."

"The Americans really seemed to struggle with her voice."

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Sinitta: 'Simon Cowell was a horrible cheat'

9 July 2009 12:23 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Sinitta has admitted that Simon Cowell was a "horrible cheat" during their on-off relationship which lasted for 16 years. The former singer, who currently works alongside Cowell on The X Factor, told Heatworld that her romance with the music mogul ended because of his playboy ways. "He was a horrible cheat. He was always disappearing and stuff, you know, and I'd have to work and he'd almost be laughing as he waved me off on a plane to Japan, like, 'Great, I'm going to have a really good time while you're away'," she joked. "We'd break up because he'd do something awful (more)

By Lara Martin

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Vickers comments on Twitter imposters

9 July 2009 7:40 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Diana Vickers has told her fans that there are a number of fake Twitter profiles using her name. The X Factor singer made the comments on a new video diary recorded for the diana-vickers.com fansite. Vickers said: "I wanna clear something up. There's been a lot of, 'Who is this Diana Vickers girl on Twitter?' "This is a verbal statement. Basically, (more)

By Mayer Nissim

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Vickers, Lorenzo duet in Devon

8 July 2009 6:29 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Diana Vickers and Ruth Lorenzo have performed together at a live concert in Barnstaple in support of the Devon Games To Inspire. The pair sang a duet at the Tarka Tennis Centre before handing the overall winner award to the North Devon district. The X Factor duo performed a cover of Snow Patrol's 'Run', a track that was taken to number one by 2006 (more)

By Mayer Nissim

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Jls: 'Cowell didn't want to sign us'

7 July 2009 12:11 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Jls have revealed that Simon Cowell's record label was not interested in signing the group after they finished as runners-up on The X Factor. It had initially been rumoured that the band would sign to Cowell's Syco label after the programme, but they instead to be picked up by Epic. Singer Marvin Humes told thelondonpaper: "They said they weren't interested. Well, not 'not interested', but they said how would we feel if we were signed to Epic? "We were like, yeah, that would be crazy, especially because (more)

By Mayer Nissim

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O'Leary: 'Simon Cowell frightens me'

7 July 2009 10:46 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Dermot O'Leary has admitted that Simon Cowell "frightens" him on the set of The X Factor. The TV host was recruited by Cowell in 2007 and recently began filming his third series with the show. Speaking about his experiences working with the music mogul, O'Leary told Psychologies magazine: "He's quick to tell you if you do something wrong. That never stops being frightening. "He loves the pantomime of TV. There've been times when I've thought: 'Is he putting (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

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S Club Juniors star attempts 'X Factor'

7 July 2009 7:35 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

S Club Juniors star Stacey McClean auditioned for The X Factor in Manchester last week. The former child popstar was among the hopefuls on Saturday, July 3, singing in front of a live audience of 1,300 fans at Manchester Central. An X Factor spokesperson told Digital Spy: "Yes, Stacey did audition this weekend. However, we can't reveal whether she got through to the second round. You'll have to wait until the show airs in the autumn on ITV1." S Club Juniors, who later (more)

By Alex Fletcher

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Madonna Being Lined Up To Perform On "The X Factor"

7 July 2009 6:21 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Madonna is reportedly in talks to perform on the U.K. hit reality show "The X Factor." Creator Simon Cowell allegedly wants the pop superstar in the show, along with other famous faces.

Lady Gaga and Rihanna are also being lined up as one-time performers on the show, which launched the career of "Bleeding Love" hitmaker Leona Lewis.

Cowell is also said to be interested in getting former Take That member Robbie Williams for the show as he believes that it would be a great opportunity for Williams to re-launch his career.

A source told U.K. tabloid The Sun, "This year is going to be bigger than ever - we are planning to get the best names in music. Madonna and Robbie would be sensational."

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Report: Cowell to quit 'The X Factor'

7 July 2009 3:25 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Tabloid reports have claimed that Simon Cowell will quit The X Factor after the current series. According to The Mirror, Cowell will leave the show to focus on his rumoured new entertainment company with Topshop owner Sir Philip Green. Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue will apparently remain on the judging panel. Cowell's contract with ITV ends in December and he is allegedly reviewing his future TV (more)

By Alex Fletcher

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Burke 'desperate' to release debut album

7 July 2009 2:41 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Alexandra Burke has admitted that she is desperate to release her debut album. The X Factor winner, who has been working on the record in the Us, insisted that she wished it could be released sooner than the autumn. "If I could turn round and say to the label, 'Ok, done, let's release it tomorrow', I would," she told The Sun. "I'm so excited to bring it out - my blood's boiling. It's not going to be what you expect it to be. The label have told me they're very proud at the moment." The star added that she has (more)

By David Balls

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Madonna, Robbie 'in X Factor talks'

7 July 2009 1:25 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Madonna, Robbie Williams, Lady GaGa and Rihanna are reportedly being lined up to appear on the upcoming series of The X Factor. Beyoncé, who sang with eventual winner Alexandra Burke on last year's show, is also said to be in the frame to return to the ITV1 programme, The Sun reports. A source said: "The last series proved anything is possible when Beyoncé performed with Alex. The final got 15 million viewers and that is enough to entice the biggest stars onto (more)

By Mayer Nissim

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Olympian Smith auditions for 'X Factor'

6 July 2009 4:33 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Olympic gymnast Louis Smith auditioned for The X Factor in Birmingham last week, reports the Daily Star. Smith, who won a bronze medal at the Bejing games, admitted that he wanted to apply for the show before but had been too busy with training. "I was going to do it last year but couldn't because of the Olympics," said the 20-year-old. "But (more)

By Alex Fletcher

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'X Factor' groups 'told to emulate Jls'

4 July 2009 10:02 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Jls star Aston Merrygold has claimed that the boyband's X Factor success has led to higher expectations for the show's groups. The 21-year-old singer and his bandmates Marvin Humes, Jonathan 'Jb' Gill and Oritsé Williams were labelled "the best band we've had on The X Factor by far" by judge Cheryl Cole last year. They later finished in second place, losing out to Alexandra Burke in the final. Groups hoping to impress the panel this year have been instructed to emulate Jls by creating "contemporary" dance routines, according to Merrygold. "You have (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

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Louis Walsh tipped for Us 'X Factor'

4 July 2009 8:39 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Simon Cowell has asked Louis Walsh to appear on the planned Us version of The X Factor, according to a report. The music mogul hopes that Walsh will agree to join the judging panel alongside Cheryl Cole when the show goes ahead next year, The Sun claims. News of Cowell's Us plans first hit the headlines yesterday with rumours that he had approached Girls Aloud star Cole for the series. An insider revealed: "Simon is really keen on bringing The X Factor to America as it has been such a hit in the UK. (more)

By Daniel Kilkelly

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Seymour: 'Cowell needs to ditch a show'

3 July 2009 8:37 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Terri Seymour has claimed that her ex-lover Simon Cowell will have to ditch one of his reality TV shows soon. The 34-year-old said that working on Britain's Got Talent, American Idol and The X Factor is too tiring for the 49-year-old judge. "I think all his work is tiring Simon out and he's finding it hard," she told the Daily Star. (more)

By Alex Fletcher

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Cheryl Cole to host Us 'X Factor'?

3 July 2009 7:06 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Cheryl Cole is in line to reprise her X Factor judging role on the Us version of the show, it has been claimed. According to The Mirror, NBC executives are flying to the UK this weekend to watch Cole during the ongoing live auditions in Manchester. A source said: "Simon is on the brink of signing a deal to take The X Factor to America and, if he gets his way, Cheryl will be its star. "He thinks she (more)

By Mayer Nissim

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