Posts tagged "x factor"
Tulisa Confirms Departure From The X Factor
Tulisa Contostavlos has quit The X Factor UK. The N-Dubz star joined the show in 2011, alongside fellow newcomers Gary Barlow and Kelly Rowland, following the departures of Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue. She’s now confirmed her departure from the UK talent show. She tweeted: “Just wanted to let you all know that...
Louis Walsh Gives His X Factor UK Judging Predictions
Rocking his brand new, reinvigorated hair style and continuing with his cheeky banter, Louis Walsh has weighed in on X Factor. Although he has pulled away from the show to create his own boy band to repeat the success of Boyzone and Westlife, he is still firmly part of the X Factor family. It looks...
Kelly Rowland Releases Teaser For New Single
Kelly Rowland has released a teaser for her new single. ‘Dirty Laundry’ will be the third single from her latest album “Talk A Good Game”. The 51 second clip features a short instrumental version of the track. You can view the teaser below: ‘Dirty Laundry’ will be released on 21st May. It follows previous singles...
The X Factor UK 2012 Finalists: Where Are They Now?
OnePopz takes a look back at last year’s X Factor finalists to see where they are now. Let’s start with Carolynne Poole who was the first finalist to be eliminated. 13th. Carolynne Poole Carolynne’s early elimination proved to be one of the show’s most controversial moments. The public vote placed her in the bottom two sing-off against...
Mel B To Replace Nicole Scherzinger On X Factor UK?
Nicole Scherzinger may not return to the X Factor UK. The singer has reportedly been offered a contract but is yet to agree to a return. Producers are said to be talking to former Australian X Factor judge Mel B in case Nicole declines their offers. An ‘insider’ told The Sun: “Nicole is causing some...
Gamu Nhengu Is Back With A New Song
When a reserved and shy girl from Zimbabwe stepped onto the stage for the X Factor auditions in 2010, no one was expecting the voice that came out of her. Of course, this character turned out to be one of the most controversial contestants ever on the show. Gamu Nhengu was a standout performer, but...
James Arthur Denies Hiring Prostitutes
X Factor 2012 winner James Arthur has denied hiring prostitutes. On Sunday, The Sun reported that James had hired two hookers. One of them told the newspaper: “I had previously really fancied James Arthur — he was on The X Factor. “But now I just think the guy is a total loser. When you meet him...
Rylan Wants Nicole Scherzinger Back For 2013 X Factor
Nobody knows what’s going on with this years X Factor. It looks like Tulisa has been sacked, Sharon Osbourne might be coming back and Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh are all thinking about it. Last years X Factor contestant and Celebrity Big Brother 2013 winner Rylan Clark was mentored by Scherzinger in the...
Simon Cowell Wants Cheryl Cole Back On X Factor USA
Cheryl Cole may be back on The X Factor USA! Cheryl joined the show in 2011 as a judge, but was axed shortly after and replaced by Nicole Scherzinger who, at the time, was co-presenting the show with Steve Jones. Since then, the show has seen what feels like hundreds of new faces. Steve Jones...
Noel Gallagher Rules Out Becoming An X Factor Judge
Noel Gallagher has said he wouldn’t like to be a judge on the X Factor. The Oasis singer had reportedly been offered a £2 million deal to join the show this year, but Noel declined it. Gallagher told the Daily Star: “Yes I was asked to do it again. “I think they think that because...
Emeli Sande Warns New Talent Away From The X Factor
Emeli Sande has spoken out against the X Factor. “I find it quite depressing. I find it sad that four people are judging these people and really knocking their confidence.” Emeli said. “I don’t think I would have considered appearing on The X Factor. I would have been able to sing but I don’t like the...
Khloe Kardashian Fired From X Factor USA
It was never really a great choice from the start. A Kardashian on network prime time? It was a risk, something that Simon Cowell likes to take, but in the end it was a flop. It’s finally been announced that Khloe Kardashian has been fired from the X Factor USA. After hosting only the live...
Sharon Osbourne Set To Return To The X Factor?
It looks likely that Sharon Osbourne is coming back to the X Factor. She was one of the original judges when the show started back in 2004, but she left in 2007 after a series of spats with Dannii Minogue. It’s now being reported that she could be returning to the panel for the tenth...
Union J Premiere Debut Single ‘Carry You’
Union J have played their new single for the first time. The boyband, who came fourth in last year’s X Factor, are due to release their debut album later this year. Today, their first ever single ‘Carry You’ received it’s radio premiere. You can listen to the track below: The song premiered on Capital FM,...
X Factors Rebecca Ferguson Set To Quit The Music Industry
Remember back to 2010, when we first met scouser Rebecca Ferguson? She came runner up to eventual winner Matt Cardle. It was also the year with One Direction, Wagner and Cher Lloyd. Well almost three years after hitting our screens, Ferguson is threatening to quit the music industry after she releases her next album. Her pop...
Nicole Scherzinger Isn’t Sure About Returning To The X Factor
Nicole Scherzinger might not be back for the next series of X Factor UK. The former Pussycat Dolls singer joined the UK panel last series after previously appearing on the show as a guest judge in 2010. The last UK series of the show wasn’t very popular with viewers and the judging panel is set...
Simon Cowell Discusses Changes For 2013 X Factor UK
Simon Cowell has teased us about details on the new series of X Factor. Last year’s show saw a decline in viewers of approximately two million people and show bosses are currently making changes to bring back interest. It’s expected that we’ll see a change to the judging panel, and it’s confirmed that the auditions...
Diana Vickers Talks About Comeback Single ‘Cinderella’
2008 X Factor star Diana Vickers is making a comeback. Diana, who came fourth in the fifth series of the ITV talent show, released her debut album ‘Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree’ in 2010. Now, Diana is making a return with new record ‘Music To Make The Boys Cry’. The first single from the...
Noel Gallagher Offered £2m To Be A Judge On Next Series Of The X Factor
Oasis star Noel Gallagher has been on Simon Cowell’s ‘most wanted’ list to appear as a judge for a while now. Now he would definitely make an amazing judge in our minds, and Simon is so eager for him to appear on the show that he has offered Gallagher £2m. Noel does have a lot of money...
The X Factor UK To Change Auditions Format
The X Factor auditions will see a large change this year. Since 2009, X Factor auditions have taken place in crowd filled auditoriums after the previous American Idol style format was scrapped. When the show first launched in 2004, wannabes would have to perform acapella in a small, intimate room in front of judges Simon Cowell,...
