There is such a thing as bad press. In this clip from tonight, March 22's all-new E! True Hollywood Story, Meghan Markle's high school friend, named Simone Burns Dilley, reveals the concerns she had about the Suits actress turned duchess joining the royal family. "We were excited for her," she shares with the Ths camera. "But I can be honest, at the same time, I was worried." Simone continues, "She was divorced, she's half-Black. I was like, 'Oh my god, they're gonna be so mean to her.'" And it appears that Simone's concerns were justified as Sarah-Jane Crawford, who is a television and radio presenter, goes onto explain the reputation of the...
- 3/22/2021
- E! Online
A 2014 clip showing former X Factor judge Louis Walsh grabbing Mel B's butt has sparked outrage after resurfacing on social media. The clip, posted to YouTube in Dec. 2014, resurfaced on Twitter and online over the weekend, showing Louis, Mel B, Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole being interviewed by Sarah-Jane Crawford on The Xtra Factor. During the interview, Louis placed his hand on Mel B's backside and went on to grab her butt as they sat next to each other. Mel B, clearly uncomfortable, then stopped the interview, telling Sarah-Jane to "hold on a second." Mel B then asked Louis, "Why are you grabbing my butt?" Louis replied that he was looking after Mel B and host Sarah-Jane then...
- 7/9/2018
- E! Online
Networks are gearing up for Saturday’s Royal Wedding of the UK’s Prince Harry and former longtime Suits star Meghan Markle. Here is a roundup of planned coverage for the Big Day at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The ceremony itself begins at noon local time (7 Am Et and 4 Am Pt), but don’t worry, there will be plenty to take in beforehand.
ABC
ABC News will begin with a special edition of Good Morning America from 5-10 Am Et May 19. Gma co-anchor Robin Roberts and World News Tonight‘s David Muir will lead the live coverage from Windsor. Freeform and ABC News digital platforms also will simulcast the five-hour special
edition. An additional hour of Gma will air at 7 Am Pt for the West Coast.
CBS
CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King and Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier will anchor CBS News’ live, multiplatform coverage from London beginning at 4 Am Et.
ABC
ABC News will begin with a special edition of Good Morning America from 5-10 Am Et May 19. Gma co-anchor Robin Roberts and World News Tonight‘s David Muir will lead the live coverage from Windsor. Freeform and ABC News digital platforms also will simulcast the five-hour special
edition. An additional hour of Gma will air at 7 Am Pt for the West Coast.
CBS
CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King and Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier will anchor CBS News’ live, multiplatform coverage from London beginning at 4 Am Et.
- 5/19/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The biggest wedding of the year is finally here, and we’ve got all the intel on where and how to watch the royal affair, whether you’re a cord-cutter or loyal to your network TV.
The wedding between Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle will begin at noon in Windsor, England. In the U.S., that’s 7 a.m. on the East Coast and an early 4 a.m. for left coasters — but arrivals begin at least two hours before that … so get your (caffeinated) tea ready.
Several celebrities are expected to show up, from Markle’s “Suits” co-star Patrick Adams to Sir Elton John. And while Markle’s father won’t be attending the wedding because of his health, Prince Charles will walk her at least some of the way down the aisle on Saturday.
Also Read: 7 Things to Know About Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Royal Wedding...
The wedding between Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle will begin at noon in Windsor, England. In the U.S., that’s 7 a.m. on the East Coast and an early 4 a.m. for left coasters — but arrivals begin at least two hours before that … so get your (caffeinated) tea ready.
Several celebrities are expected to show up, from Markle’s “Suits” co-star Patrick Adams to Sir Elton John. And while Markle’s father won’t be attending the wedding because of his health, Prince Charles will walk her at least some of the way down the aisle on Saturday.
Also Read: 7 Things to Know About Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Royal Wedding...
- 5/18/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding is almost here! The adorable couple will tie the knot at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday, May 19, and, as expected, the world will be watching. As the royals prepare to say "I do" at 12 p.m. GMT, several outlets will be on hand with live coverage of the highly anticipated event. Ahead, we've rounded up all of the places where you can watch the royal affair. Then, if you're still thirsty for more details, check out the rest of our royal wedding content here.
Related: The Countdown Is On! Everything You Need to Know About Harry and Meghan's Wedding ABC: Robin Roberts of Good Morning America and David Muir of World News Tonight will host live coverage from London at 5:00 a.m. Et. CBS: CBS This Morning's Gayle King and Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier will anchor...
Related: The Countdown Is On! Everything You Need to Know About Harry and Meghan's Wedding ABC: Robin Roberts of Good Morning America and David Muir of World News Tonight will host live coverage from London at 5:00 a.m. Et. CBS: CBS This Morning's Gayle King and Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier will anchor...
- 5/17/2018
- by Terry Carter
- Popsugar.com
The Los Angeles-based company will handle international sales on the thriller starring Matthew Goode and Joely Richardson depicting the infamous London jewellery heist in 2015.
Principal photography is underway in and around London for four weeks. Stephen Moyer, Lamb, Clive Russell, Sarah-Jane Crawford, David Calder, Mark Harris, and Phil Daniels round out the key cast.
Ronnie Thompson (Tower Block) directs from a screenplay he wrote with Dean Lines and Ray Bogdanovich. Ben Jacques serves as producer.
The Hatton Garden Job centres on the eight men who carried out the biggest burglary in British history.
The story follows a recently released convict who recruits a team of veteran criminals known as “the bad grandpas” or “the Enfield Expendables”, all aged between 68 and 76 and eager for one final chance at glory. The gang is currently all behind bars.
“We’re excited to work on this wildly interesting project and are confident that the film will resonate the world over,” said...
Principal photography is underway in and around London for four weeks. Stephen Moyer, Lamb, Clive Russell, Sarah-Jane Crawford, David Calder, Mark Harris, and Phil Daniels round out the key cast.
Ronnie Thompson (Tower Block) directs from a screenplay he wrote with Dean Lines and Ray Bogdanovich. Ben Jacques serves as producer.
The Hatton Garden Job centres on the eight men who carried out the biggest burglary in British history.
The story follows a recently released convict who recruits a team of veteran criminals known as “the bad grandpas” or “the Enfield Expendables”, all aged between 68 and 76 and eager for one final chance at glory. The gang is currently all behind bars.
“We’re excited to work on this wildly interesting project and are confident that the film will resonate the world over,” said...
- 6/22/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Sarah-Jane Crawford claims the BBC made her work for ''seven days a week, 10 weeks straight''. The 34-year-old presenter left her show on BBC Radio 1Xtra earlier this year following more than six years with the station and has revealed she had to leave because she needed a break. She exclusively confessed to Bang Showbiz: ''It was very full on, and there was one point when I was doing seven days a week, 10 weeks straight. I didn't know whether I was coming or going.'' The former 'The Xtra Factor' host has now moved to Los Angeles where she is trying to...
- 1/3/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Sarah-Jane Crawford claims the BBC made her work for ''seven days a week, 10 weeks straight''. The 34-year-old presenter left her show on BBC Radio 1Xtra earlier this year following more than six years with the station and has revealed she had to leave because she needed a break. She exclusively confessed to Bang Showbiz: ''It was very full on, and there was one point when I was doing seven days a week, 10 weeks straight. I didn't know whether I was coming or going.'' The former 'The Xtra Factor' host has now moved to Los Angeles where she is trying to...
- 12/30/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Sarah-Jane Crawford thinks Olly Murs needs to learn to ''blag it'' on 'The X Factor' live shows following his elimination gaffe. The former 'Xtra Factor' host believes the 31-year-old singer's awkward slip-up, in which he revealed that contestant Monica Michael had been eliminated before taking it to deadlock, was mainly down to his lack of experience. Sarah-Jane She told Bang Showbiz: ''If I ever have a slip up, I usually blag it and carry on going or like, I said something wrong at the MOBOs because I couldn't get my words out so I just made a joke. I just think you've just...
- 11/25/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Sarah-Jane Crawford is on an alcohol ban. The former 'Xtra Factor' presenter has ditched the booze and switched up her diet by eliminating all animal products in a bid to get her ''act'' together and improve her career. She said: ''I'm trying to give up alcohol all together. It's been a really interesting year. I've cut my hair short, I've given up dairy, I've given up alcohol. I'm vegan now. I'm just trying to get my act together.'' The 34-year-old beauty quit her daily BBC Radio 1Xtra show in August after seven years and has admitted it has given her a...
- 11/20/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Sarah-Jane Crawford is on an alcohol ban. The former 'Xtra Factor' presenter has ditched the booze and switched up her diet by eliminating all animal products in a bid to get her ''act'' together and improve her career. She said: ''I'm trying to give up alcohol all together. It's been a really interesting year. I've cut my hair short, I've given up dairy, I've given up alcohol. I'm vegan now. I'm just trying to get my act together.'' The 34-year-old beauty quit her daily BBC Radio 1Xtra show in August after seven years and has admitted it has given her a...
- 11/18/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
The X Factor is well and truly under way, and we've been keeping an eye on everything that's been going on...
When is The X Factor on TV?
The show kicked off on August 29 - and in fact, in an attempt to avoid any clashes with Strictly Come Dancing, ITV bosses have unveiled the full schedule right from the off, so we know everything that's coming. You can get a proper look at it here, but auditions continued until Saturday, September 19 with Boot Camp kicking off on September 20. That was the first of five boot camp shows - two set in a country house, and then three episodes of the dreaded Six Chair Challenge. They were all on Sundays, to avoid the Rugby World Cup, but then Judges' Houses aired on October 24 and October 25... and the first big live show will kick off on October 31. And the grand final? It's set for Sunday,...
When is The X Factor on TV?
The show kicked off on August 29 - and in fact, in an attempt to avoid any clashes with Strictly Come Dancing, ITV bosses have unveiled the full schedule right from the off, so we know everything that's coming. You can get a proper look at it here, but auditions continued until Saturday, September 19 with Boot Camp kicking off on September 20. That was the first of five boot camp shows - two set in a country house, and then three episodes of the dreaded Six Chair Challenge. They were all on Sundays, to avoid the Rugby World Cup, but then Judges' Houses aired on October 24 and October 25... and the first big live show will kick off on October 31. And the grand final? It's set for Sunday,...
- 10/26/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor is well and truly under way, and we've been keeping an eye on everything that's been going on...
When is The X Factor on TV?
The show kicked off on August 29 - and in fact, in an attempt to avoid any clashes with Strictly Come Dancing, ITV bosses have unveiled the full schedule right from the off, so we know everything that's coming. You can get a proper look at it here, but auditions continue until Saturday, September 19 with boot camp kicking off on September 20. That's the first of five boot camp shows - two set in a country house, and then three episodes of the dreaded Six Chair Challenge. They're all on Sundays, to avoid the Rugby World Cup, but once that's out of the way, we'll get live Judges' Houses on October 24 and October 25... and then come the big live shows from October 31. And the grand final?...
When is The X Factor on TV?
The show kicked off on August 29 - and in fact, in an attempt to avoid any clashes with Strictly Come Dancing, ITV bosses have unveiled the full schedule right from the off, so we know everything that's coming. You can get a proper look at it here, but auditions continue until Saturday, September 19 with boot camp kicking off on September 20. That's the first of five boot camp shows - two set in a country house, and then three episodes of the dreaded Six Chair Challenge. They're all on Sundays, to avoid the Rugby World Cup, but once that's out of the way, we'll get live Judges' Houses on October 24 and October 25... and then come the big live shows from October 31. And the grand final?...
- 9/4/2015
- Digital Spy
Rita Ora is arguably the busiest woman in pop at right now - she'll be missing this week's grand premiere of The X Factor due to her ongoing promotional tour in the Us.
The 23-year-old 'Poison' singer - who will make her debut on the judging panel with fellow newbie Nick Grimshaw this weekend - is missing Wednesday's big launch event because of pre-planned work commitments.
"Rita is unable to attend the press launch as she is on tour in the Us - organised prior to signing up," her spokesperson told Mail Online.
The remaining three judges - Grimshaw, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Simon Cowell - will be in attendance at the event in the capital.
Ora missed an X Factor audition in London last month to perform at a pre-planned fashion show for an underwear label in Italy.
Her upcoming single 'Body On Me' with Chris Brown arrives just in time for the Us tour.
The 23-year-old 'Poison' singer - who will make her debut on the judging panel with fellow newbie Nick Grimshaw this weekend - is missing Wednesday's big launch event because of pre-planned work commitments.
"Rita is unable to attend the press launch as she is on tour in the Us - organised prior to signing up," her spokesperson told Mail Online.
The remaining three judges - Grimshaw, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Simon Cowell - will be in attendance at the event in the capital.
Ora missed an X Factor audition in London last month to perform at a pre-planned fashion show for an underwear label in Italy.
Her upcoming single 'Body On Me' with Chris Brown arrives just in time for the Us tour.
- 8/24/2015
- Digital Spy
The Xtra Factor is heading Stateside for the first time ever.
Axs TV has acquired the rights to broadcast the hour-long ITV series in the Us, right after main show The X Factor.
The Saturdays' Rochelle Humes and DJ Melvin Odoom are presenting The Xtra Factor this year, taking over duties from Sarah-Jane Crawford.
They will interview contestants and the judges as they search for the X Factor winner of 2015.
The Xtra Factor will debut on Sunday, August 30 following season 12 of The X Factor premiering at 8pm Est.
The series will be broadcast every Sunday and Monday after it is aired in the UK.
Midseason, the show will move to an earlier time slot.
This is only the second year that the UK version of The X Factor has been broadcast in the States.
Auditions and filming are well underway ahead of the show returning to our screens.
Judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini...
Axs TV has acquired the rights to broadcast the hour-long ITV series in the Us, right after main show The X Factor.
The Saturdays' Rochelle Humes and DJ Melvin Odoom are presenting The Xtra Factor this year, taking over duties from Sarah-Jane Crawford.
They will interview contestants and the judges as they search for the X Factor winner of 2015.
The Xtra Factor will debut on Sunday, August 30 following season 12 of The X Factor premiering at 8pm Est.
The series will be broadcast every Sunday and Monday after it is aired in the UK.
Midseason, the show will move to an earlier time slot.
This is only the second year that the UK version of The X Factor has been broadcast in the States.
Auditions and filming are well underway ahead of the show returning to our screens.
Judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini...
- 8/20/2015
- Digital Spy
It's time to face the music - as The X Factor's return date has been confirmed by ITV.
The 12th series of the singing competition will hit our screens on Saturday, August 29 at 8pm.
That's right, we're only days away from seeing the new judges' line-up in action.
Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini are back once again, but this time they are joined by newcomers Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora. It will be the first year without Louis Walsh on the panel.
Meanwhile, Dermot O'Leary has been replaced as host by Caroline Flack and Olly Murs.
And Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom are taking over ITV2 spinoff The Xtra Factor from Sarah-Jane Crawford.
Watch a trailer for this year's X Factor below (with a small cameo from Louis Walsh):...
The 12th series of the singing competition will hit our screens on Saturday, August 29 at 8pm.
That's right, we're only days away from seeing the new judges' line-up in action.
Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini are back once again, but this time they are joined by newcomers Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora. It will be the first year without Louis Walsh on the panel.
Meanwhile, Dermot O'Leary has been replaced as host by Caroline Flack and Olly Murs.
And Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom are taking over ITV2 spinoff The Xtra Factor from Sarah-Jane Crawford.
Watch a trailer for this year's X Factor below (with a small cameo from Louis Walsh):...
- 8/19/2015
- Digital Spy
The countdown starts here - ITV has unveiled the first trailer for The X Factor 2015.
Fans of the show have spent all day trying to unlock the trailer on social media, and now we've got our first look at the new-look judging line-up and presenting team.
The X Factor 2015: Everything we know so far including the judges, auditions and rumours
The trailer sees brand new hosts Caroline Flack and Olly Murs enter The X Factor laboratory to find out the secret formula of the singing competition.
The X Factor 2015: 8 big changes that have been made this series
New judge Nick Grimshaw is shown being fitted with a special judging microchip and soon starts saying old, familiar catchphrases, while fellow newcomer Rita Ora is put through feedback training - but gets a little too easily distracted.
Meanwhile, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has been turned into a 'Chez-bot' and cloned several times...
Fans of the show have spent all day trying to unlock the trailer on social media, and now we've got our first look at the new-look judging line-up and presenting team.
The X Factor 2015: Everything we know so far including the judges, auditions and rumours
The trailer sees brand new hosts Caroline Flack and Olly Murs enter The X Factor laboratory to find out the secret formula of the singing competition.
The X Factor 2015: 8 big changes that have been made this series
New judge Nick Grimshaw is shown being fitted with a special judging microchip and soon starts saying old, familiar catchphrases, while fellow newcomer Rita Ora is put through feedback training - but gets a little too easily distracted.
Meanwhile, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has been turned into a 'Chez-bot' and cloned several times...
- 8/3/2015
- Digital Spy
Here's Caroline Flack as you've never seen her before... snogging a young and seemingly smitten Danny Dyer in a TV movie back in 2001.
The X Factor co-host took to Instagram to share the clip, which sees the star passionately kissing a chuffed-looking Dyer, before whispering in his ear: "Do you mind if my friend joins us?"
World Stop! I've just found my first ever telly job online... And No it's not porn ... It was a love scene with Danny dyer . I was youngggg
A video posted by caroline (@flackcaroline) on Aug 2, 2015 at 3:13pm Pdt
Flack added the caption: "World Stop! I've just found my first ever telly job online... And No it's not porn ... It was a love scene with Danny dyer . I was youngggg."
The scene is from Sky's raunchy TV film Is Harry on the Boat?, which co-starred Will Mellor and former Hollyoaks actress Davinia Taylor and...
The X Factor co-host took to Instagram to share the clip, which sees the star passionately kissing a chuffed-looking Dyer, before whispering in his ear: "Do you mind if my friend joins us?"
World Stop! I've just found my first ever telly job online... And No it's not porn ... It was a love scene with Danny dyer . I was youngggg
A video posted by caroline (@flackcaroline) on Aug 2, 2015 at 3:13pm Pdt
Flack added the caption: "World Stop! I've just found my first ever telly job online... And No it's not porn ... It was a love scene with Danny dyer . I was youngggg."
The scene is from Sky's raunchy TV film Is Harry on the Boat?, which co-starred Will Mellor and former Hollyoaks actress Davinia Taylor and...
- 8/3/2015
- Digital Spy
Enter The X Factor's secret underground lab in the first advert for this year's series.
The new promo - which will be shown tonight on ITV at 7.30pm before Coronation Street - will see the show's new presenting duo Caroline Flack and Olly Murs discover the secret formula of the popular singing competition.
The X Factor 2015: Everything we know so far including the judges, auditions and rumours
New judge Nick Grimshaw is shown being fitted with a special judging microchip, but he soon realises he has last year's model when he can't stop saying: "You look like a popstar, you sound like a popstar."
Fellow newbie Rita Ora is shown sitting through feedback training, while Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has been turned into a robot and multiplied for every possible emotional outcome during the series.
The X Factor 2015: 8 stars who could replace 'Voiceover Man' Peter Dickson on the show...
The new promo - which will be shown tonight on ITV at 7.30pm before Coronation Street - will see the show's new presenting duo Caroline Flack and Olly Murs discover the secret formula of the popular singing competition.
The X Factor 2015: Everything we know so far including the judges, auditions and rumours
New judge Nick Grimshaw is shown being fitted with a special judging microchip, but he soon realises he has last year's model when he can't stop saying: "You look like a popstar, you sound like a popstar."
Fellow newbie Rita Ora is shown sitting through feedback training, while Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has been turned into a robot and multiplied for every possible emotional outcome during the series.
The X Factor 2015: 8 stars who could replace 'Voiceover Man' Peter Dickson on the show...
- 8/2/2015
- Digital Spy
The latest batch of famous faces for Pointless Celebrities has been unveiled.
The upcoming run will see the likes of Scott Mills, Greg James, Sarah-Jane Crawford and Trevor Nelson taking part.
Former F1 stars David Coulthard and Nigel Mansell will also appear, as well as child stars from Grange Hill and Willy Wonka.
Father and son Gary and Harry Lineker are teaming up. Angellica Bell and Michael Underwood will work together, too.
A pop music episode will see Eternal sisters Vernie and Easther Bennett, Sinitta and Union J's Jaymi Hensley participating.
Jedward and Louie Spence are showing up for a Halloween special, with Kym Wilde and pantomime favourites The Krankies popping up for Christmas.
Hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, celebrities must rack their brains to come up with answers nobody else can think of.
Each question has been put to a panel of 100 people, before the show...
The upcoming run will see the likes of Scott Mills, Greg James, Sarah-Jane Crawford and Trevor Nelson taking part.
Former F1 stars David Coulthard and Nigel Mansell will also appear, as well as child stars from Grange Hill and Willy Wonka.
Father and son Gary and Harry Lineker are teaming up. Angellica Bell and Michael Underwood will work together, too.
A pop music episode will see Eternal sisters Vernie and Easther Bennett, Sinitta and Union J's Jaymi Hensley participating.
Jedward and Louie Spence are showing up for a Halloween special, with Kym Wilde and pantomime favourites The Krankies popping up for Christmas.
Hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, celebrities must rack their brains to come up with answers nobody else can think of.
Each question has been put to a panel of 100 people, before the show...
- 7/30/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor will never be the same after Peter Dickson confirmed his departure from the show.
Dickson has been the distinctive voice of the show since it first started in 2004.
Rachel Adedeji saying goodbye to Peter Dickson is the only tweet we need today
The X Factor 2015: Everything we know so far including the judges, auditions and rumours
"After the best 11 years with the X Factor, it's time for me to check out and cut loose," Dickson confirmed on Twitter.
Dickson began his career at the BBC and was the corporation's youngest ever TV news presenter at the age of 17.
He had stints on BBC Radio 2 as an announcer and worked on The Steve Wright Show on Radio 1. His own Peter Dickson's Nightcap ran for four years on Radio 2.
The X Factor 2015: 8 stars who could replace Voiceover Man Peter Dickson on the show
The X Factor...
Dickson has been the distinctive voice of the show since it first started in 2004.
Rachel Adedeji saying goodbye to Peter Dickson is the only tweet we need today
The X Factor 2015: Everything we know so far including the judges, auditions and rumours
"After the best 11 years with the X Factor, it's time for me to check out and cut loose," Dickson confirmed on Twitter.
Dickson began his career at the BBC and was the corporation's youngest ever TV news presenter at the age of 17.
He had stints on BBC Radio 2 as an announcer and worked on The Steve Wright Show on Radio 1. His own Peter Dickson's Nightcap ran for four years on Radio 2.
The X Factor 2015: 8 stars who could replace Voiceover Man Peter Dickson on the show
The X Factor...
- 7/28/2015
- Digital Spy
Filming for The X Factor is well underway, as the auditions have been completed and Boot Camp starts this week. But don't expect it to be like previous series, because lots and lots of changes have been made this year. In fact, the show is going through so much of a revamp that we thought we'd better start keeping track.
Read on for 8 things that are new, different or changed this series, from the Judges' Houses format to the people involved...
The X Factor: 13 brilliant and bonkers auditions that make us excited for the new series
The X Factor: How one act's audition went heartbreakingly wrong
1. The judges (obviously)
The biggie. We've got a refreshed judging panel this year - Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini have held onto their spots, but they've been joined by Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora for the new series.
Not only does this...
Read on for 8 things that are new, different or changed this series, from the Judges' Houses format to the people involved...
The X Factor: 13 brilliant and bonkers auditions that make us excited for the new series
The X Factor: How one act's audition went heartbreakingly wrong
1. The judges (obviously)
The biggie. We've got a refreshed judging panel this year - Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini have held onto their spots, but they've been joined by Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora for the new series.
Not only does this...
- 7/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Xtra Factor's Rochelle Humes gives us retro cool in a '70s-inspired photoshoot for her latest fashion range.
The singer and presenter's 13-piece, boho-influenced collection for online retailer Very includes plenty of suede, lace, faux fur and denim staples.
Other key pieces include an elegant embellished maxi dress, a white tailored suit and a selection of figure-hugging bodycon dresses.
Speaking about the new range, the star enthused: "I'm so happy with my new Very collection, what I love the most is that it really does work for everyone!
"For me it's really important to have clothes that you can dress up or down depending on the occasion and with these pieces you can turn a day outfit for shopping with the girls into a fun date night so easy."
Humes takes over from Sarah-Jane Crawford to co-host ITV2's The Xtra Factor with Melvin Odoom. The duo will be backstage...
The singer and presenter's 13-piece, boho-influenced collection for online retailer Very includes plenty of suede, lace, faux fur and denim staples.
Other key pieces include an elegant embellished maxi dress, a white tailored suit and a selection of figure-hugging bodycon dresses.
Speaking about the new range, the star enthused: "I'm so happy with my new Very collection, what I love the most is that it really does work for everyone!
"For me it's really important to have clothes that you can dress up or down depending on the occasion and with these pieces you can turn a day outfit for shopping with the girls into a fun date night so easy."
Humes takes over from Sarah-Jane Crawford to co-host ITV2's The Xtra Factor with Melvin Odoom. The duo will be backstage...
- 7/27/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor is reportedly planning to shake up the Boot Camp stage by moving it to a manor house in the country.
Boot Camp has been held at Wembley Arena since series seven, but boss Simon Cowell is apparently now keen to move it back to a rural mansion in a bid to sex up the show.
According to The Sun, Cowell wants a repeat of previous series which saw the contestants drinking heavily and "hooking up".
In fact, the report suggests that the show would even provide the acts with free alcohol during Boot Camp.
The Boot Camp shake-up is just part of a larger revamp of the show, which has seen Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw replacing Mel B and Louis Walsh on the judging panel.
Dermot O'Leary has been replaced as host by duo Olly Murs and Caroline Flack, while The Xtra Factor will be presented...
Boot Camp has been held at Wembley Arena since series seven, but boss Simon Cowell is apparently now keen to move it back to a rural mansion in a bid to sex up the show.
According to The Sun, Cowell wants a repeat of previous series which saw the contestants drinking heavily and "hooking up".
In fact, the report suggests that the show would even provide the acts with free alcohol during Boot Camp.
The Boot Camp shake-up is just part of a larger revamp of the show, which has seen Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw replacing Mel B and Louis Walsh on the judging panel.
Dermot O'Leary has been replaced as host by duo Olly Murs and Caroline Flack, while The Xtra Factor will be presented...
- 7/2/2015
- Digital Spy
Rita Ora has described her new role on The X Factor as an "amazing opportunity".
The 'I Will Never Let You Down' singer has signed up to be a judge on the new series of ITV's singing competition, alongside friend and fellow newcomer Nick Grimshaw, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Simon Cowell.
Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora are new X Factor judges, but can they revitalise the show?
Speaking on The Graham Norton Show about her new job, she said: "I'm taking every day as it comes. It's an amazing opportunity and a great thing for me time-wise. I love finding new talent and if I can help find it, I'd love to."
Ora served as a coach on the most recent series of The Voice UK, but has been poached by Cowell after impressing him when she appeared as a guest judge on The X Factor a few years ago.
Cowell...
The 'I Will Never Let You Down' singer has signed up to be a judge on the new series of ITV's singing competition, alongside friend and fellow newcomer Nick Grimshaw, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Simon Cowell.
Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora are new X Factor judges, but can they revitalise the show?
Speaking on The Graham Norton Show about her new job, she said: "I'm taking every day as it comes. It's an amazing opportunity and a great thing for me time-wise. I love finding new talent and if I can help find it, I'd love to."
Ora served as a coach on the most recent series of The Voice UK, but has been poached by Cowell after impressing him when she appeared as a guest judge on The X Factor a few years ago.
Cowell...
- 6/26/2015
- Digital Spy
Simon Cowell has suggested that this year is "make or break" for The X Factor.
Cowell told the Daily Star Sunday that he wants the show to return to its former glory, hinting that some of its previous winners have been damaging.
"It does feel like make or break this year, but I feel like every year is make or break to be honest," he said.
"There were certain years when certain people won and it was like, 'Oh Christ'."
Cowell added that last year's series has reinvigorated his love for finding new talent.
He explained: "Last year's show made me realise there's still a lot of talent to be discovered. You never forget those days when you feel a star is being born."
This year will see an overhaul of the show's line-up, with Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora joining Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini on the judging panel in...
Cowell told the Daily Star Sunday that he wants the show to return to its former glory, hinting that some of its previous winners have been damaging.
"It does feel like make or break this year, but I feel like every year is make or break to be honest," he said.
"There were certain years when certain people won and it was like, 'Oh Christ'."
Cowell added that last year's series has reinvigorated his love for finding new talent.
He explained: "Last year's show made me realise there's still a lot of talent to be discovered. You never forget those days when you feel a star is being born."
This year will see an overhaul of the show's line-up, with Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora joining Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini on the judging panel in...
- 6/21/2015
- Digital Spy
It's launched shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Girls of the Playboy Mansion and The Royals, and now E! is looking for its first ever host for the channel in the UK and Ireland.
What's more, the channel is hosting an open casting call so you could be the next E! presenter - joining the likes of Us hosts Giuliana Rancic and Ryan Seacrest.
Former Xtra Factor star Sarah-Jane Crawford will help in the search for the next E! host - who needs to have a passion for celebrity news, know what's going on in pop culture, be able to break entertainment stories and have strong on camera presenting skills.
Crawford said she was "excited" about being involved in the search, while NBCUniversal's boss Nicky Douglas said: "It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for homegrown stars of the future to be part of a global entertainment brand and provide their local...
What's more, the channel is hosting an open casting call so you could be the next E! presenter - joining the likes of Us hosts Giuliana Rancic and Ryan Seacrest.
Former Xtra Factor star Sarah-Jane Crawford will help in the search for the next E! host - who needs to have a passion for celebrity news, know what's going on in pop culture, be able to break entertainment stories and have strong on camera presenting skills.
Crawford said she was "excited" about being involved in the search, while NBCUniversal's boss Nicky Douglas said: "It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for homegrown stars of the future to be part of a global entertainment brand and provide their local...
- 6/18/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor isn't messing around - we've got our new hosts, our new judges, and now our new presenters on The Xtra Factor.
Rochelle Humes and DJ Melvin Odoom were today announced as the new faces of the ITV2 spinoff show, replacing former host Sarah-Jane Crawford.
So excited to land my dream job & with one of my best boys @Melvinodoom! Can't wait to start #XtraFactor @TheXFactor pic.twitter.com/VYToEyY3sC
— Rochelle Humes (@RochelleHumes) June 18, 2015
"I have watched The Xtra Factor for years so I am beyond excited about joining such a brilliant team, and getting to work with my old friend Melvin makes it even better," Humes said. "I also can't wait to meet the contestants and be a part of their X Factor experience."
Meanwhile, Odoom - who co-hosts the Kiss FM breakfast show with Rickie Haywood Williams - revealed that he has always been a "massive fan" of The X Factor.
Rochelle Humes and DJ Melvin Odoom were today announced as the new faces of the ITV2 spinoff show, replacing former host Sarah-Jane Crawford.
So excited to land my dream job & with one of my best boys @Melvinodoom! Can't wait to start #XtraFactor @TheXFactor pic.twitter.com/VYToEyY3sC
— Rochelle Humes (@RochelleHumes) June 18, 2015
"I have watched The Xtra Factor for years so I am beyond excited about joining such a brilliant team, and getting to work with my old friend Melvin makes it even better," Humes said. "I also can't wait to meet the contestants and be a part of their X Factor experience."
Meanwhile, Odoom - who co-hosts the Kiss FM breakfast show with Rickie Haywood Williams - revealed that he has always been a "massive fan" of The X Factor.
- 6/18/2015
- Digital Spy
Sarah-Jane Crawford has a new ''outlook'' on life after going through a breast cancer scare. The former 'Xtra Factor' presenter has revealed she found a lump in her right breast before taking on the job on the spin-off show to 'The X Factor' and was terrified it was cancer before it was diagnosed as a papilloma, which is a wart in the breast duct. Speaking about how she now tries to take ''good'' care of her self and check for lumps more regularly, she said: ''My breast cancer scare changed my outlook on life. It definitely reminded me that as humans we...
- 6/8/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Zoella has disappointed her loyal fans by denying rumours she has landed her first TV hosting role.
YouTuber Zoe Sugg dismissed reports that she has been sought out to present ITV2's The Xtra Factor later this year.
Rumours emerged after tabloid stories claimed that several of the UK's biggest vloggers were in line to replace the outgoing Sarah-Jane Crawford.
Zoella addressed the rumours for the first time after a fan asked if the stories were true.
I don't know where this has come from? I'm definitely not https://t.co/vblopCQrzP
— Zoë (@ZozeeBo) May 29, 2015
Other stars who have also been named as potential hosts are Zoella's brother Joe Sugg, former Big Brother winner and host Brian Dowling and Kiss FM's Melvin and Ricky.
Zoella's popularity has extended outside of YouTube over the past year, including a best-selling book, a stint on The Great Comic Relief Bake Off and she...
YouTuber Zoe Sugg dismissed reports that she has been sought out to present ITV2's The Xtra Factor later this year.
Rumours emerged after tabloid stories claimed that several of the UK's biggest vloggers were in line to replace the outgoing Sarah-Jane Crawford.
Zoella addressed the rumours for the first time after a fan asked if the stories were true.
I don't know where this has come from? I'm definitely not https://t.co/vblopCQrzP
— Zoë (@ZozeeBo) May 29, 2015
Other stars who have also been named as potential hosts are Zoella's brother Joe Sugg, former Big Brother winner and host Brian Dowling and Kiss FM's Melvin and Ricky.
Zoella's popularity has extended outside of YouTube over the past year, including a best-selling book, a stint on The Great Comic Relief Bake Off and she...
- 5/29/2015
- Digital Spy
Olly Murs and Caroline Flack have started work on the new series of The X Factor, and here's a first look at the pair in action.
The pair reunited on screen for the first time since hosting The Xtra Factor in 2011 to encourage acts to apply for the new series, which will begin on ITV later this year.
The X Factor judges' ladder: Who will be on the 2015 panel?
The pair were hired as replacements for Dermot O'Leary, who announced his exit in March after eight years.
Simon Cowell is currently the only judge confirmed to appear on the 2015 series, while recent reports have suggested that Louis Walsh - the only judge to appear on every X Factor series to date - will not be returning.
Cowell appeared to confirm Walsh's exit in a post on Twitter, in which he wrote that the "door remains open" for the Irish music manager.
The pair reunited on screen for the first time since hosting The Xtra Factor in 2011 to encourage acts to apply for the new series, which will begin on ITV later this year.
The X Factor judges' ladder: Who will be on the 2015 panel?
The pair were hired as replacements for Dermot O'Leary, who announced his exit in March after eight years.
Simon Cowell is currently the only judge confirmed to appear on the 2015 series, while recent reports have suggested that Louis Walsh - the only judge to appear on every X Factor series to date - will not be returning.
Cowell appeared to confirm Walsh's exit in a post on Twitter, in which he wrote that the "door remains open" for the Irish music manager.
- 5/13/2015
- Digital Spy
Sarah-Jane Crawford has quit 'Xtra Factor' to work on new projects. The 33-year-old presenter has revealed she will not be returning to 'The X Factor' spin-off show after just one year as host due to clashes with other work commitments. She wrote on Twitter: Xtra Factor has been amazing, however I have a new project coming up this summer. And with all the changes happening, I won't be back... ''But I'm so excited to see the new line up and wanna wish them all the luck in the world ... Can't wait to watch them in action! (sic)'' The news comes after Dermot...
- 5/12/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Sarah-Jane Crawford has waved goodbye to The Xtra Factor and will not be returning for the next series.
The star was only a part of the talent contest for a year, after joining the ITV2 spinoff show as presenter in 2014.
"Xtra factor has been amazing," she tweeted today (May 11).
"However I have a new project coming up this summer & with all the changes happening I won't be back.
"But I'm so excited to see the new line up and wanna wish them all the luck in the world... Can't wait to watch them in action!"
Crawford is also known for her presenting work on BBC Radio 1Xtra, and for hosting coverage of T in the Park and the Mobo Awards before joining The Xtra Factor.
Xtra factor has been amazing ! However I have a new project coming up this summer & with all the changes happening I won't be back....
— Sarah-Jane Crawford...
The star was only a part of the talent contest for a year, after joining the ITV2 spinoff show as presenter in 2014.
"Xtra factor has been amazing," she tweeted today (May 11).
"However I have a new project coming up this summer & with all the changes happening I won't be back.
"But I'm so excited to see the new line up and wanna wish them all the luck in the world... Can't wait to watch them in action!"
Crawford is also known for her presenting work on BBC Radio 1Xtra, and for hosting coverage of T in the Park and the Mobo Awards before joining The Xtra Factor.
Xtra factor has been amazing ! However I have a new project coming up this summer & with all the changes happening I won't be back....
— Sarah-Jane Crawford...
- 5/11/2015
- Digital Spy
Sarah-Jane Crawford has quit 'Xtra Factor' to work on new projects. The 33-year-old presenter has revealed she will not be returning to 'The X Factor' spin-off show after just one year as host due to clashes with other work commitments. She wrote on Twitter: Xtra Factor has been amazing, however I have a new project coming up this summer. And with all the changes happening, I won't be back... ''But I'm so excited to see the new line up and wanna wish them all the luck in the world ... Can't wait to watch them in action! (sic)'' The news comes after Dermot...
- 5/11/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Joe McElderry has said that The X Factor should have a "fresh" host following Dermot O'Leary's departure.
The 23-year-old, who won the ITV show in 2009, was asked by Digital Spy whether he thought rumoured new presenter Olly Murs would be a good choice.
"I think it would be really good for them to get somebody fresh that's never been associated with the show before," said McElderry, who tipped Davina McCall as a fitting new host.
"I think that would bring a whole new dynamic. But then again, I think Sarah-Jane Crawford - who presented The Xtra Factor - I think she's really good and really fun."
The singer, who is currently touring the UK with his Evolution tour, added: "It would be nice to see a woman present the show, and I absolutely love Davina McCall.
"And I think she would be brilliant. She would get so excited about...
The 23-year-old, who won the ITV show in 2009, was asked by Digital Spy whether he thought rumoured new presenter Olly Murs would be a good choice.
"I think it would be really good for them to get somebody fresh that's never been associated with the show before," said McElderry, who tipped Davina McCall as a fitting new host.
"I think that would bring a whole new dynamic. But then again, I think Sarah-Jane Crawford - who presented The Xtra Factor - I think she's really good and really fun."
The singer, who is currently touring the UK with his Evolution tour, added: "It would be nice to see a woman present the show, and I absolutely love Davina McCall.
"And I think she would be brilliant. She would get so excited about...
- 4/9/2015
- Digital Spy
So Dermot O'Leary is leaving The X Factor after eight years fronting the ITV singing competition.
In a statement, the host thanked Simon Cowell and the show's family - but talk has inevitably already turned to who will fill Dermot's dancing shoes.
Who do you think should present The X Factor now? Should it jump into the safe pair of hands that is Ant & Dec who already front sister show Britain's Got Talent? Or is Olly Murs the way forward as an ex-contestant who knows the process inside-out and has experience on The Xtra Factor?
Digital Spy rounds up some of the possibilities:
Ant & Dec
Fresh off the back of a fourteenth Best Presenter win in a row at the National Television Awards, Ant & Dec are widely seen as the safest pair of hands to present primetime telly on a Saturday night. Experience on Pop Idol is in their favour too,...
In a statement, the host thanked Simon Cowell and the show's family - but talk has inevitably already turned to who will fill Dermot's dancing shoes.
Who do you think should present The X Factor now? Should it jump into the safe pair of hands that is Ant & Dec who already front sister show Britain's Got Talent? Or is Olly Murs the way forward as an ex-contestant who knows the process inside-out and has experience on The Xtra Factor?
Digital Spy rounds up some of the possibilities:
Ant & Dec
Fresh off the back of a fourteenth Best Presenter win in a row at the National Television Awards, Ant & Dec are widely seen as the safest pair of hands to present primetime telly on a Saturday night. Experience on Pop Idol is in their favour too,...
- 3/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Sarah-Jane Crawford has reportedly had an emergency operation. The 'Xtra Factor' host will miss the National Television Awards this evening (21.01.15) after going under the knife to have a potentially dangerous lump removed from her womb. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Sarah's feeling really low after the op, it was a real shock. ''She didn't know quite how serious it was and has been putting it off for weeks due to her workload. But after doctors check it out she needed emergency surgery. ''If she didn't treat it the lump could become very dangerous and potentially affect her fertility. ''Since the op she's spent...
- 1/19/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Sarah-Jane Crawford will join Simon Cowell on holiday. The 29-year-old star - who presents 'The X Factor's spin-off show, 'The Xtra Factor' - will fly out to Barbados on Boxing Day (26.12.14) to join the 55-year-old media mogul, his partner Lauren Silverman and their baby son, Eric. A source revealed: ''Sarah-Jane was really excited and honoured to be invited to spend the holidays with Simon and his family. ''While the entire 'X Factor' gang get on well, she received an invite ahead of Dermot O'Leary and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini so she has to be in his good books.'' Simon's invitation to Sarah and her boyfriend...
- 12/22/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The Xtra Factor presenter Sarah-Jane Crawford got a bit of a surprise on tonight's show when boss Simon Cowell brought a huge wrapped Christmas present into the studio for her.
Cowell teased Crawford by revealing that his gift would disclose the true nature of one X Factor romance.
"There have been a lot of rumours about one relationship this series.... this present is for you," Cowell joked.
Crawford sensed what Cowell was hinting at when she asked "Is it Stevi?", earning a quick denial from the judge.
As she started to open the gift, a topless Stevi Ritchie jumped out and onto Sarah-Jane, going in for a kiss from the presenter.
So @DJSarahJane just received the best* Christmas present ever... @Thesteviritchie #XtraFactor
*most unusual pic.twitter.com/X8lZmufV7p
— The X Factor (@TheXFactor) December 13, 2014
The prank came after Cowell jokingly spread rumours that there was a romance brewing between the pair,...
Cowell teased Crawford by revealing that his gift would disclose the true nature of one X Factor romance.
"There have been a lot of rumours about one relationship this series.... this present is for you," Cowell joked.
Crawford sensed what Cowell was hinting at when she asked "Is it Stevi?", earning a quick denial from the judge.
As she started to open the gift, a topless Stevi Ritchie jumped out and onto Sarah-Jane, going in for a kiss from the presenter.
So @DJSarahJane just received the best* Christmas present ever... @Thesteviritchie #XtraFactor
*most unusual pic.twitter.com/X8lZmufV7p
— The X Factor (@TheXFactor) December 13, 2014
The prank came after Cowell jokingly spread rumours that there was a romance brewing between the pair,...
- 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
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
Sarah-Jane Crawford has reportedly been lying about her age. It has been revealed the star - who hosts ITV2's 'Xtra Factor' - has been claiming to be younger than she actually is, stating her age is 29, when she is in fact 33-years-old. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Sarah-Jane claims she's never lied about her age -- that people just assumed she was 29 and she has never corrected them.'' The BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter is rumoured to have felt pressured by the station - and sister station BBC Radio 1 - who have been making a concerted effort in recent...
- 12/11/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Sarah-Jane Crawford has said that she is used to "banter" about The X Factor's Stevi Ritchie.
The Xtra Factor presenter had been berated by Simon Cowell live on the ITV2 spinoff show, suggesting that there was romantic involvement between Ritchie and Crawford.
Speaking to Digital Spy and other press at the Cosmo Ultimate Women Awards last night (December 3), Crawford said: "That's been going on since the summer now - their banter about him.
"Sinitta and Simon one day were like, 'Are you single?' and I was like, 'No, you've met my boyfriend, Sinitta, and we've all been out for dinner with him'.
"But I think once they knew that they'd got a little rise out of me, they just went in on it. But do you know what? It's funny, and me and Stevi laugh about it.
"My boyfriend sent me some flowers and at the bottom he put 'From Stevi Ritchie',...
The Xtra Factor presenter had been berated by Simon Cowell live on the ITV2 spinoff show, suggesting that there was romantic involvement between Ritchie and Crawford.
Speaking to Digital Spy and other press at the Cosmo Ultimate Women Awards last night (December 3), Crawford said: "That's been going on since the summer now - their banter about him.
"Sinitta and Simon one day were like, 'Are you single?' and I was like, 'No, you've met my boyfriend, Sinitta, and we've all been out for dinner with him'.
"But I think once they knew that they'd got a little rise out of me, they just went in on it. But do you know what? It's funny, and me and Stevi laugh about it.
"My boyfriend sent me some flowers and at the bottom he put 'From Stevi Ritchie',...
- 12/4/2014
- Digital Spy
The X Factor eliminee Stevi Ritchie has laughed off rumours that he had a fling with Xtra Factor host Sarah-Jane Crawford.
The 33-year-old - who lost out to Andrea Faustini in last night's sing-off - was embarrassed on The Xtra Factor last night (November 23) when Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh claimed that he had been seeing Crawford secretly.
"Simon and Louis, I love you two, but I can't believe you said that last night live on Xtra Factor!" Ritchie joked in a chat with Digital Spy today. "It was trending, for goodness' sake.
"I'll clear the rumours up right now - I know they're trying to get me a date with Sj because I do have a soft spot for her, but there's nothing went on between me and Sj. I love her as a person, she's a great presenter, she's a good thing for The X Factor this year,...
The 33-year-old - who lost out to Andrea Faustini in last night's sing-off - was embarrassed on The Xtra Factor last night (November 23) when Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh claimed that he had been seeing Crawford secretly.
"Simon and Louis, I love you two, but I can't believe you said that last night live on Xtra Factor!" Ritchie joked in a chat with Digital Spy today. "It was trending, for goodness' sake.
"I'll clear the rumours up right now - I know they're trying to get me a date with Sj because I do have a soft spot for her, but there's nothing went on between me and Sj. I love her as a person, she's a great presenter, she's a good thing for The X Factor this year,...
- 11/24/2014
- Digital Spy
The Xtra Factor host Sarah-Jane Crawford has coyly denied Simon Cowell's insinuations about the nature of her relationship with Stevi Ritchie.
The X Factor judges were discussing Ritchie's elimination from the competition on ITV2 spinoff show, when Cowell suddenly changed the subject.
"Can we reveal what was going on? About you and Stevi?" Cowell asked Crawford.
"Oh come on, Simon," she jokingly replied. "You tried to hook me up with him and then you hijacked my date and went with him instead!"
When Louis Walsh playfully suggested that Crawford had "stayed the night" with Ritchie, the host responded: "No, I didn't! Don't even go there!"
Fellow judges Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Mel B appeared unconvinced by Crawford's denial of a romance.
Ritchie was previously romantically linked to eliminated contestant Helen Fulthorpe.
Elsewhere on The Xtra Factor, Cowell told Crawford that he will miss seeing Ritchie perform each week on the main show.
The X Factor judges were discussing Ritchie's elimination from the competition on ITV2 spinoff show, when Cowell suddenly changed the subject.
"Can we reveal what was going on? About you and Stevi?" Cowell asked Crawford.
"Oh come on, Simon," she jokingly replied. "You tried to hook me up with him and then you hijacked my date and went with him instead!"
When Louis Walsh playfully suggested that Crawford had "stayed the night" with Ritchie, the host responded: "No, I didn't! Don't even go there!"
Fellow judges Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Mel B appeared unconvinced by Crawford's denial of a romance.
Ritchie was previously romantically linked to eliminated contestant Helen Fulthorpe.
Elsewhere on The Xtra Factor, Cowell told Crawford that he will miss seeing Ritchie perform each week on the main show.
- 11/24/2014
- Digital Spy
Dermot O'Leary found himself in the middle of a nudity mishap on The Xtra Factor on Sunday (November 23).
The X Factor host was taking part in a routine Skype chat segment with Sarah-Jane Crawford for the ITV2 spinoff show when the incident occurred.
During the Skype call, a viewer named Lara from London asked O'Leary to name his favourite X Factor acts from over the years.
As O'Leary was answering the question, a woman appearing to be topless entered Lara's room. The woman was covering her chest during her brief time on camera.
It is unclear whether the incident was an accident or was staged by the caller and the topless, unidentified woman.
O'Leary treated the situation with humour as cameras cut back to the Xtra Factor studio, saying: "You'll have to forgive me, you sort of broke up there. Can we go back to Lara?"
He then quipped: "Can we do this every week?...
The X Factor host was taking part in a routine Skype chat segment with Sarah-Jane Crawford for the ITV2 spinoff show when the incident occurred.
During the Skype call, a viewer named Lara from London asked O'Leary to name his favourite X Factor acts from over the years.
As O'Leary was answering the question, a woman appearing to be topless entered Lara's room. The woman was covering her chest during her brief time on camera.
It is unclear whether the incident was an accident or was staged by the caller and the topless, unidentified woman.
O'Leary treated the situation with humour as cameras cut back to the Xtra Factor studio, saying: "You'll have to forgive me, you sort of broke up there. Can we go back to Lara?"
He then quipped: "Can we do this every week?...
- 11/23/2014
- Digital Spy
The X Factor eliminee Paul Akister has admitted that he came across badly on the show last week.
Akister was forced to leave the competition tonight when the judges went to Deadlock and it emerged that he had received fewer public votes than Jay James.
He later appeared on The Xtra Factor but was still visibly upset, blinking back tears as he spoke to Sarah-Jane Crawford.
Asked why he thought he had been voted out, Akister replied: "Maybe I just didn't show my personality enough. Probably that's it."
Akister, who admitted that he is "gutted" to be out, suggested that he hadn't "showcased his true vocals" during his time in the competition.
He also pointed out that he looked bad on the show last week when he clashed with Simon Cowell, who accused him of complaining because he had said he wasn't happy with his song choice.
"It is a...
Akister was forced to leave the competition tonight when the judges went to Deadlock and it emerged that he had received fewer public votes than Jay James.
He later appeared on The Xtra Factor but was still visibly upset, blinking back tears as he spoke to Sarah-Jane Crawford.
Asked why he thought he had been voted out, Akister replied: "Maybe I just didn't show my personality enough. Probably that's it."
Akister, who admitted that he is "gutted" to be out, suggested that he hadn't "showcased his true vocals" during his time in the competition.
He also pointed out that he looked bad on the show last week when he clashed with Simon Cowell, who accused him of complaining because he had said he wasn't happy with his song choice.
"It is a...
- 11/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Sarah-Jane Crawford is trying to match-make contestants on 'The X Factor'. The 29-year-old 'Xtra Factor' host said she's keen to find a date for contestant Stevi Ritchie - who was rumoured to be romancing Chloe Jasmine - and also revealed that other relationships are beginning to develop between the hopefuls. She told the Metro newspaper: ''Stevi has been in the press for being unlucky in love. He is so sweet and I would love to match-make him. ''When I first met him he told me he wanted to meet someone special. I will be asking him to give me an update on...
- 10/29/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Simon Cowell has defended Stevi Ritchie's appearance on The X Factor.
Speaking on The Xtra Factor with Sarah-Jane Crawford, Cowell said that he will try to keep Ritchie in the competition for as long as possible.
He said: "They chose me to mentor Stevi so I have to look after him and try and keep him in the competition.
"Do I think he'll win? No I don't, but I think he deserves a chance."
Cowell also clarified that he has no ill-feelings towards Ritchie, adding that the contestant is "a fun guy".
"I don't think he'll win but I like having him around in the show," said Cowell.
"Just to be clear - I do like Stevi, and the more I work with him, the more I like him."
Tonight (October 26), Jake Quickenden became the fifth act to leave this year's X Factor, after a sing-off against Only The Young.
Speaking on The Xtra Factor with Sarah-Jane Crawford, Cowell said that he will try to keep Ritchie in the competition for as long as possible.
He said: "They chose me to mentor Stevi so I have to look after him and try and keep him in the competition.
"Do I think he'll win? No I don't, but I think he deserves a chance."
Cowell also clarified that he has no ill-feelings towards Ritchie, adding that the contestant is "a fun guy".
"I don't think he'll win but I like having him around in the show," said Cowell.
"Just to be clear - I do like Stevi, and the more I work with him, the more I like him."
Tonight (October 26), Jake Quickenden became the fifth act to leave this year's X Factor, after a sing-off against Only The Young.
- 10/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Mel B has reacted to the latest X Factor elimination.
Earlier tonight (October 26), Jake Quickenden was sent home after facing the sing-off with Only The Young.
Mel, Quickenden's mentor, was emotional when she heard the news and left the studio in tears.
Talking to Sarah-Jane Crawford on The Xtra Factor, Mel said her act had reached his peak.
She said: "Jake reached his peak and that's just the way it is...Jake is Jake, he is only going to go onwards and upwards."
When arriving in the studio after her emotional reaction, Mel explained why she felt so upset for Quickenden.
"You get so attached. My boys especially," she said. "They have my home phone number, my mobile number – they are like my kids, like my family!
"I know it's a competition and someone has to go every week, but it still goes urgh in your heart."
The X Factor continues on Saturday,...
Earlier tonight (October 26), Jake Quickenden was sent home after facing the sing-off with Only The Young.
Mel, Quickenden's mentor, was emotional when she heard the news and left the studio in tears.
Talking to Sarah-Jane Crawford on The Xtra Factor, Mel said her act had reached his peak.
She said: "Jake reached his peak and that's just the way it is...Jake is Jake, he is only going to go onwards and upwards."
When arriving in the studio after her emotional reaction, Mel explained why she felt so upset for Quickenden.
"You get so attached. My boys especially," she said. "They have my home phone number, my mobile number – they are like my kids, like my family!
"I know it's a competition and someone has to go every week, but it still goes urgh in your heart."
The X Factor continues on Saturday,...
- 10/26/2014
- Digital Spy
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