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As the world of pop mourns the loss of Stephen Gately, a spokesperson for The X Factor released the following statement with regard to Louis’ attendance at this weekend’s live shows:
‘Due to recent tragic events, Louis Walsh will not be appearing on either the Saturday or Sunday live The X Factor shows this weekend as he is attending Stephen Gately’s funeral. Louis has been in close contact with his acts throughout the week, although his opinions will not be represented in the show this weekend.’
Our thoughts are with Stephen’s family and friends at this sad time.
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November 21, 2009 - 7:19 pm
Tags: George Michael, X Factor
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Time to dig out your stonewash jeans and leather jackets – and prepare yourselves for the week that is …GEORGE MICHAEL & WHAM!
Itching to find out what the remaining six acts are singing tonight? Well here they are:
WHAM WEEK
Stacey
I Can’t Make You Love Me
Joe
Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me
Lloyd
Faith
Danyl
Careless Whisper
Olly
Fast Love
John and Edward
I’m [...]
November 18, 2009 - 7:24 pm
Tags: Alicia Keys, Rihanna, X Factor
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Just when you thought Sunday’s superstar count couldn’t get any higher… prepare yourselves for a talent invasion from across the pond next week, as artist of the moment Rihanna and soul diva Alicia Keys take to the infamous X Factor stage.
The babe from Barbados will be performing her new single Russian Roulette from her fourth [...]
November 15, 2009 - 8:56 pm
Tags: results, X Factor
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Here is my (extremely concise) review of the results show:
One thing that was apparent in this show more than anything is that the use of pre-recorded sound is heavily relied on in the Pop World. I reckon 99% of pop stars out there would get slated for not being a strong singer if they came [...]
November 14, 2009 - 9:32 pm
Tags: queen, Review, X Factor
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So, the remaining 7 hopefuls have performed and we are now all Queened Out! Here is my (very concise) review:
Jamie, Radio Gaga: Love this guy, great opening to the show. Freddie will be dancing in his grave! Great showman. Hewis Rating:
Lloyd, Crazy little thing called love: Pissed me off from the start when he [...]
November 14, 2009 - 7:06 pm
Tags: queen, Songlist, X Factor
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I’m sure you have all seen these already, but better late than never huh? This week is Queen week and the song choices are as follows:
Stacey
Who Wants To Live Forever
Joe
Somebody To Love
Lloyd
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Danyl
We Are The Champions
Jamie
Radio Gaga
Olly
Don’t Stop Me Now
John and Edward
Under Pressure / Ice ice baby
November 13, 2009 - 8:05 pm
Tags: Jedward, X Factor
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X Factor twins John and Edward Grimes are close to signing a record deal and are already attracting “huge interest” within the music industry, according to show judge Louis Walsh.
The Irish teenagers only survived last weekend’s elimination process because Simon Cowell opted to put them through to a public vote.
“Jedward will soon sign a record [...]
November 11, 2009 - 6:55 pm
Tags: Sting, X Factor
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Rock star Sting has called the X Factor “televised karaoke” and said judges like Simon Cowell have “no recognisable talent apart from self-promotion”.
The singer, 58, told London’s Evening Standard that the Saturday night show was “a soap opera which has nothing to do with music”.
He added: “I am sorry but none of those kids are [...]
November 10, 2009 - 8:37 pm
Tags: Jedward, lucie jones, X Factor
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Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom says it is not investigating some 3,000 complaints to ITV about X Factor hopefuls John and Edward Grimes staying in the contest.
ITV, whose message boards was deluged after Sunday’s result, said the show “can divide opinion and provoke comment from our viewers”.
The Irish pair survived the sing-off with Lucie Jones after judge [...]
November 9, 2009 - 1:13 pm
Tags: Jedward, lucie jones, X Factor
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Lucie Jones has become the fifth contestant to leave ITV1’s The X Factor, losing out following a sing-off with twins John and Edward Grimes.
The deciding vote was left with Simon Cowell, who refused to send the twins home despite previously saying he would leave the country if they won the show.
Instead, the fate of the [...]
November 7, 2009 - 9:31 pm
Tags: Movie Week, X Factor
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So we have been dazzled once more, here is my (very concise) review:
Stacey, Son of a Preacher Man: Erm, IMO the worst of her performances, to far out of her comfort zone. Did look good though. Hewis Rating:
Olly, Twist & Shout: Disagree with Louis, fantastic song, from a great film, with superb dancing, and [...]