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Posted by: Sydney11 18th July 2018, 08:00 PM

Even though it goes against my religion I thought I had better open an FX thread



https://twitter.com/TheXFactor?lang=en

Posted by: Sydney11 18th July 2018, 08:04 PM

Wait until a camera zooms down the top of that dress

Posted by: Sydney11 18th July 2018, 09:29 PM

Sharon is doing the live shows so I wonder if she is stepping in while Robbie is touring in SA

Posted by: Laura130262 18th July 2018, 10:36 PM

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlYdd_KF_CO/?taken-by=thexfactor

Posted by: Laura130262 18th July 2018, 10:50 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 18 2018, 10:29 PM)

Sharon is doing the live shows so I wonder if she is stepping in while Robbie is touring in SA

Posted by: Laura130262 18th July 2018, 10:55 PM

https://twitter.com/i/status/1019680995858178049

Whether we think he should be doing it or not - he seems to be putting his own stamp on it very, very early on.

That personality won't be stifled for anybody.

Posted by: Better Man 18th July 2018, 11:14 PM

Posted by: Sydney11 19th July 2018, 05:37 AM

The shirt and the eybrows are terrifying

Is that a Guicci shirt or just one of those Hawaian cheapies

Posted by: Sydney11 19th July 2018, 06:07 AM

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU Pop fans are in for a treat as Robbie Williams and Louis Tomlinson gear up for a duet on The X Factor

The chart superstars are set to duet for the first time in a One Direction/Take That combo sure to drive pop fans wild with excitement.


https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/6813550/robbie-williams-louis-tomlinson-duet/

Posted by: Laura130262 19th July 2018, 11:29 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 19 2018, 06:37 AM)

The shirt and the eybrows are terrifying

Is that a Guicci shirt or just one of those Hawaian cheapies

Posted by: Laura130262 19th July 2018, 11:35 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 18 2018, 09:00 PM)

Even though it goes against my religion I thought I had better open an FX thread
https://twitter.com/TheXFactor?lang=en

Posted by: Sydney11 20th July 2018, 05:21 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Jul 20 2018, 12:35 AM)

I know. I feel your pain Tess.

Although in fact it wasn't just XF I gave up on all those years ago. I also stopped watching Britain's Got Talent and I'm a Celebrity. I just get bored of stuff if it's on for too long.

I've even stopped watching Saturday Night Takeaway. My husband used to moan the whole way through.

Posted by: Sydney11 20th July 2018, 05:28 AM

(Image: Getty Images Europe)




Robbie was also quickly into his stride when it came to judging acts. His best lines included:

“That could put a glass eye to sleep.”

and “You perform like you’re in your bedroom getting ready for a night out. For me it was all the gear, no idea.”

Posted by: Sydney11 20th July 2018, 05:34 AM

MOCK DJ Robbie Williams and wife Ayda tease each other with naughty jokes during X Factor audition
The couple engaged in a hilarious sparring match with jibes about sex toys and cracking America




https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/6822084/robbie-williams-x-factor-panel/

Posted by: Sydney11 20th July 2018, 06:09 AM

Reports so far are good on the Audition process, it will be interesting to see the edited versions when it hits the tv screens at the end of August, will Gary Barlow be proven right as to how the editing process has give you a different impression of the real events

Posted by: Sydney11 20th July 2018, 11:00 PM

E’S THE ONE Robbie Williams’ wife Ayda pokes fun during X Factor auditions at hubby’s use of drugs
Robbie went into rehab in 2007 for treatment for prescription drugs addiction


https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/6830502/robbie-williams-wife-ayda-pokes-fun-during-x-factor-auditions-at-hubbys-use-of-drugs/

Posted by: Laura130262 20th July 2018, 11:37 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 20 2018, 06:21 AM)

The only one I have stuck with is the SCD , I watch bits & pieces of the rest so what will i do now

I think SCD & XF are on at different times until it comes to the live shows & I take Robbie wil have gone by then

Posted by: Laura130262 20th July 2018, 11:43 PM

Posted by: Laura130262 20th July 2018, 11:54 PM

Day three outfit.

Posted by: Laura130262 21st July 2018, 12:05 AM

His energy fills the room.

Posted by: elisabeth1974 21st July 2018, 06:38 AM

however this will end, he is definitely taking momentum

Posted by: Laura130262 21st July 2018, 08:41 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 20 2018, 07:09 AM)

Reports so far are good on the Audition process, it will be interesting to see the edited versions when it hits the tv screens at the end of August, will Gary Barlow be proven right as to how the editing process has give you a different impression of the real events

Posted by: elisabeth1974 21st July 2018, 12:19 PM

who are Richard and Judy and what does it mean if the SUN writes Richard and Judy on Acid? Good or bad?

Posted by: Laura130262 21st July 2018, 04:11 PM

QUOTE(elisabeth1974 @ Jul 21 2018, 01:19 PM)

Posted by: Sydney11 22nd July 2018, 06:14 AM

If they are half as successful as Richard & Judy they will be doing well, they were on the biggest sow on TV at the time, they are now replaced by Holly & Philip on ITV's This Morning . I always remember that some folk will hate R & A & some will love them, that is the way with Social media, usually it's more the haters club that express their views more widely , Robbie has done very well for the last 25 years & i have no doubt will continue to do so with or without their opinions

Posted by: Sydney11 22nd July 2018, 06:16 AM

The X Factor: Robbie Williams' wife Ayda 'has her own success' and was earning '$1 million a year aged 21'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5978731/The-X-Factor-Robbie-Williams-wife-Ayda-earning-1million-year-aged-21.html

Posted by: Sydney11 22nd July 2018, 09:45 AM

THE AYDA FACTOR Actress Ayda Field is best mates with Adele and wooed Robbie Williams in a hot tub — could she save The X Factor?
Making Ayda a judge on The X Factor could turn out to be the smartest move Simon Cowell has ever made


https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/6805620/ayda-field-x-factor-robbie-williams-interview/


because I’m working with British actors everyone is so polite – no one mentions Robbie. Although I obviously do know – because my husband tells me several times a day – that he is actually a national treasure.”

Posted by: Laura130262 22nd July 2018, 10:33 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 22 2018, 07:16 AM)

Posted by: Laura130262 22nd July 2018, 10:38 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 22 2018, 10:45 AM)

THE AYDA FACTOR Actress Ayda Field is best mates with Adele and wooed Robbie Williams in a hot tub — could she save The X Factor?
Making Ayda a judge on The X Factor could turn out to be the smartest move Simon Cowell has ever made
https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/6805620/ayda-field-x-factor-robbie-williams-interview/
because I’m working with British actors everyone is so polite – no one mentions Robbie. Although I obviously do know – because my husband tells me several times a day – that he is actually a national treasure.”

Posted by: Sydney11 22nd July 2018, 03:42 PM

Robbie Williams' wife Ayda Field is unrecognisable in hilarious throw-back picture from TV soap days
The eye-popping photos show the 39-year-old star playing Angela Moroni on Days Of Our Lives from late summer of 2000 until March 2001...


https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/robbie-williams-wife-ayda-field-12961329

Posted by: Sydney11 22nd July 2018, 07:31 PM

Posted by: Sydney11 22nd July 2018, 07:31 PM

The X Factor
‏

Important job for The #XFactor crew today: making sure Ayda’s dog Poupette is treated like a queen 👑 – at SSE Arena Wembley

Posted by: Laura130262 22nd July 2018, 10:29 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 22 2018, 08:31 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 22nd July 2018, 10:32 PM

Ayda looking beautiful.

Love how the papers are rifling through their back catalogues to find out who she is.

Posted by: Laura130262 22nd July 2018, 10:52 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Jul 22 2018, 11:29 PM)

Is he wearing PJ's?

Posted by: Sydney11 23rd July 2018, 07:22 AM

Stacey Solomon defends new X Factor judge Ayda Williams: 'She'll do a great job'

https://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-x-factor/367728-stacey-solomon-defends-new-x-factor-judge-ayda-williams-shell-do-a-great-job.html




I think Ayda will do just fine , she is a very confident person & that makes all the difference on tv

Posted by: Laura130262 23rd July 2018, 07:37 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Jul 22 2018, 11:52 PM)

Just read on Upfront - they are.

He said he wasn't sure if he could get away with it but he did.

Posted by: Laura130262 23rd July 2018, 07:41 PM

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/the-x-factor/feature/a862214/why-robbie-williams-coulWhat Robbie Williams' X Factor role could really meand-be-the-best-and-worst-thing-to-happen-to-the-x-factor/ via @DigitalSpy

Posted by: Laura130262 23rd July 2018, 07:42 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Jul 23 2018, 08:41 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 23rd July 2018, 07:43 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Jul 23 2018, 08:41 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 23rd July 2018, 07:48 PM

https://www.instagram.com/p/BllPR7yFvhk/?taken-by=thexfactor

Posted by: Laura130262 23rd July 2018, 07:51 PM

Posted by: Sydney11 23rd July 2018, 07:54 PM

Posted by: Sydney11 23rd July 2018, 10:35 PM

Why Robbie Williams could be the best AND worst thing to happen to The X Factor
Just ask the Gallagher brothers...

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/the-x-factor/feature/a862214/robbie-williams-best-worst-thing-happen-the-x-factor/

Posted by: Sydney11 23rd July 2018, 10:36 PM

Robbie Williams channels Kim Kardashian in floral number at X Factor auditions
Williams turned heads in a loud floral print suit It's called a pyjamas love

https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/robbie-williams-channels-kim-kardashian-in-floral-number-at-x-factor-auditions-a3894486.html

Posted by: Sydney11 23rd July 2018, 10:38 PM

FROCK DJ Robbie Williams wants to dress in drag on The X Factor as alter-ego ‘Rayne Wooney’
The new talent show judge has revealed he is planning on dressing up in drag on the show after being inspired by one of the contestants Thomas Pound


https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/6847787/robbie-williams-drag-queen-rayne-wooney/

Posted by: Sydney11 23rd July 2018, 10:47 PM

Posted by: Laura130262 23rd July 2018, 10:56 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 23 2018, 11:38 PM)

Posted by: Sydney11 25th July 2018, 09:46 PM

Posted by: Sydney11 25th July 2018, 09:57 PM

EX FACTOR? Robbie Williams jokes that he’s ‘ready to re-couple’ after heated banter with wife Ayda on X Factor judging panel
The couple have been engaged in heated exchanges as fans at Wembley Arena have dubbed them 'Richard and Judy on acid'.



https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/6865196/robbie-williams-ayda-field-x-factor-banter/

Posted by: Laura130262 25th July 2018, 11:02 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 25 2018, 10:57 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 25th July 2018, 11:15 PM

Here's the answer as to why he's doing XF this year after 18 years of saying no.




Robbie Williams
July 25 11:41pm
I wasn't doing at all ..Then the Xfacotr people said what if Ayda does it as well ....and i was totally in ....i want to be with my best friend always ....simple choice xxx

Posted by: Sydney11 26th July 2018, 06:06 AM

Simon Cowell looks enthralled as he enjoys double date with partner Lauren Silverman and new X Factor judges Robbie Williams and Ayda Field in Mayfair





http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5992733/Simon-Cowell-enjoys-double-date-new-X-Factor-judges-Robbie-Williams-Ayda-Field-Mayfair.html

Posted by: Sydney11 26th July 2018, 06:13 AM

Where's my car !!

Posted by: Sydney11 26th July 2018, 06:15 AM

Go away !!

Posted by: Sydney11 26th July 2018, 06:16 AM

I wonder if Robbie realises what he has signed up for

Posted by: Laura130262 26th July 2018, 09:08 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 26 2018, 07:16 AM)

I wonder if Robbie realises what he has signed up for

Posted by: Laura130262 26th July 2018, 10:37 PM

PJ's have gone

Ayda looks amazing.

Posted by: Sydney11 27th July 2018, 07:51 PM

Posted by: Laura130262 27th July 2018, 10:56 PM

I like Ayda's hair shorter. She looks amazing.

Posted by: Sydney11 28th July 2018, 06:33 AM

Not everyone thinks Ayda was the wrong choice

https://www.facebook.com/TheXFactor/

Caroline Charlton I was there last night and I also was negative about Mrs. Williams but she was amazing, injected some much needed humour into the panel and was good to have someone who isn’t in the business giving her point of view as we the public would. Amazing to see it all put together and all 4 judges were a lot more relaxed than what you see on the t.v. And another thing they really listened to the crowd too and a couple of times it swayed their decision.

Posted by: Sydney11 28th July 2018, 01:46 PM

aydafieldwilliamsDay 9-Loving my new co-worker @robbiewilliams on @thexfactor #instalove #2isbetterthan1 #doubletrouble #ryda AWxx❤️❤️❤️



https://www.instagram.com/p/BlxuLSajK96/?hl=en&taken-by=aydafieldwilliams

Posted by: Sydney11 28th July 2018, 01:46 PM

The gold chain must be welded on

Posted by: Sydney11 28th July 2018, 05:57 PM

https://twitter.com/i/status/1023257624484216832

Posted by: Laura130262 28th July 2018, 11:21 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 28 2018, 02:46 PM)

aydafieldwilliamsDay 9-Loving my new co-worker @robbiewilliams on @thexfactor #instalove #2isbetterthan1 #doubletrouble #ryda AWxx❤️❤️❤️
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlxuLSajK96/?hl=en&taken-by=aydafieldwilliams

Posted by: Laura130262 28th July 2018, 11:22 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 28 2018, 02:46 PM)

The gold chain must be welded on

Posted by: Laura130262 28th July 2018, 11:26 PM

Smarmy guy from The Sun interviewing them.

I don't like him - although he's always been very RW positive in the past.

I guess this will be in the paper tomorrow?

Posted by: elisabeth1974 29th July 2018, 06:29 AM

I have seen a lot of very happy Robbie fans on FB who went to the auditions. Seems to turn to a Rob (and also Louis) appreciation show. If this will transfer to the General public this will be a great season

Posted by: Sydney11 29th July 2018, 06:41 AM

It will be interesting to see the edited version tough & how they want the judges portrayed ...


I wonder what categories they will each get ...

Posted by: Sydney11 29th July 2018, 06:43 AM

Robbie Williams tells overweight impersonator 'Blobbie' they look like a 'before and after shoot'

https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/robbie-williams-tells-overweight-impersonator-12997356

Posted by: Sydney11 29th July 2018, 07:01 AM

TELLYMIX / NEWS / THE X FACTOR 2018 /

X Factor 2018 spoilers! First look at this year's auditions with the new judges
Posted July 28, 2018 22:53 by Josh Darvill


https://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-x-factor/368271-x-factor-2018-spoilers-first-look-at-this-years-auditions-with-the-new-judges.html

Posted by: Laura130262 29th July 2018, 10:24 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 29 2018, 07:43 AM)

Posted by: Laura130262 29th July 2018, 10:33 AM

For me it's all about the judges but what about the acts - are there any good people they're going to discover or are they all going to be rubbish?

Is there an un-ending supply of new talent and I wonder if the decision to make the auditions only in London is going to have an impact? What if you're 16 and can't afford to make the journey down to London? They could be missing out on all kinds of new talent.

I'm confident RW as a judge and Ayda will be brilliant and knowledgeable and compassionate - but the rest of the show I still have major doubts about. There was a reason I haven't watched this programme for ten years and I don't know whether the presence of RW will make that go away.

I'll watch it of course because of Robbie - but I'm not expecting to be blown away by the show - we'll see


I've applied a couple of times for tickets but haven't been lucky yet. I'll keep trying. I went in 2009 when he was on there singing Bodies - it was an amazing night and he was only on for three minutes. . Alexandra Burke was brilliant too. That was the week she beat him to number one. I'd like to go again. If it's meant to be I'll get tickets.

Posted by: Laura130262 29th July 2018, 10:35 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 29 2018, 07:41 AM)

Posted by: WhoOdyssey 29th July 2018, 01:06 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Jul 29 2018, 11:35 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 29th July 2018, 02:59 PM

QUOTE(WhoOdyssey @ Jul 29 2018, 02:06 PM)

Posted by: Sydney11 29th July 2018, 03:26 PM

danwootton Wembley Arena

danwoottonTonight I got to conduct the first ever interview with the brand new #xfactor panel. Believe me, this line-up has quite simply GOT IT! Incredible chemistry and laughs at the auditions. Cannot wait for the new series. Great to see you @robbiewilliams @simoncowell @louist91 @aydafieldwilliams

Posted by: WhoOdyssey 29th July 2018, 05:30 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 29 2018, 03:59 PM)

I am thinking

Ayda - The Over's ( I have no idea what experience she has coaching singers & ( doubt being Robbie's wife will count as experience )

Louis - Groups

Robbie - Girls

Simon - Boys
Or they might give Ayda the Boys to go against Robbie with the girls & have a bit of competition
I have not watched it in yonks , I wonder if it's coming to it's natural demise in the next year or so

Posted by: elisabeth1974 29th July 2018, 06:20 PM

I am still wondering About Sharon O. Will she substitute Ayda? Will she be there for Robbie when he is in South America or will they have an additional panel member?

Posted by: Laura130262 29th July 2018, 07:10 PM

I thought Sharon was going to fill in for Robbie while he was touring but that might just be a rumour. Maybe everyone has guessed that.

Can anyone confirm - on the Six Chair Challenge - are all the judges present or is it just the one judge who is there doing the choosing?

I have tickets for Thursday night but I'm not going to take the day off work and queue all day unless I know that RW will be in the studio at the very least.

Posted by: Sydney11 29th July 2018, 08:07 PM

This is taking the p**s ... they need to be careful that they do not turn off the viewing public with the Williams show

LET DAD ENTERTAIN YOU Robbie Williams’ dad Pete joined X Factor panel during live auditions alongside daughter-in-law Ayda Field
The ex-Take That star has already made his new job a family affair by insisting his wife join him on the X Factor panel.

EXCLUSIVE
From Andy Halls' Bizarre TV Column
29th July 2018, 8:30 pmUpdated: 29th July 2018, 8:30 pm



https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/6892162/robbie-williams-dad-pete-x-factor-panel/

Posted by: Sydney11 29th July 2018, 08:13 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Jul 29 2018, 08:10 PM)

I thought Sharon was going to fill in for Robbie while he was touring but that might just be a rumour. Maybe everyone has guessed that.

Can anyone confirm - on the Six Chair Challenge - are all the judges present or is it just the one judge who is there doing the choosing?

I have tickets for Thursday night but I'm not going to take the day off work and queue all day unless I know that RW will be in the studio at the very least.

Posted by: Sydney11 29th July 2018, 09:11 PM

Posted by: Laura130262 29th July 2018, 11:41 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 29 2018, 09:07 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 29th July 2018, 11:43 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 29 2018, 09:13 PM)

Posted by: Sydney11 30th July 2018, 05:11 AM

Let WHO entertain you on the X Factor

NEW X Factor judge Robbie Williams says he feels old – as young wannabes do not know who he is.

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/x-factor/719825/x-factor-robbie-williams-one-direction-new-judge-feels-old-singer

Posted by: Sydney11 30th July 2018, 05:14 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Jul 30 2018, 12:41 AM)

I know - that's what I meant when I said the show has to be about the contestants not Robbie Williams however much I like seeing him.

I guess the thing to remember is all this stuff going on is just a thirty second snatch in the editing. He's going to get bored and he's going to do stuff. The Sun seems to think it's newsworthy to pick up every little detail of what's going on. Surely people aren't interested until the show airs are they?


Usually I completely ignore XF stuff.
It's kind of getting on my nerves having to pay attention to it this year if I'm honest!
flipping programme.

Posted by: Tombo 30th July 2018, 08:18 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 30 2018, 06:11 AM)

Let WHO entertain you on the X Factor

NEW X Factor judge Robbie Williams says he feels old – as young wannabes do not know who he is.

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/x-factor/719825/x-factor-robbie-williams-one-direction-new-judge-feels-old-singer

Posted by: Sydney11 30th July 2018, 09:05 PM

NOT SHY TAKING ON SI Robbie Williams’ wife Ayda Field clashes with Simon Cowell on X Factor judging panel — and wins
After two girls failed to get through as solo artists, the ­former actress told Simon he was wrong to send them home and insisted they would work as a duo

https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/bizarre/2919189/robbie-williams-wife-ayda-field-clashes-with-simon-cowell-on-x-factor-judging-panel-and-wins/

Posted by: Sydney11 30th July 2018, 09:08 PM

IT'S A YES FROM ME X Factor 2018 first look revealed as Robbie Williams makes debut in teaser during Love Island final
Robbie Williams, wife Ayda Field and show boss Simon Cowell all appeared in the trailer while fellow new judge Louis Tomlinson was absent

By Carl Greenwood
30th July 2018, 9:24 pmUpdated: 30th July 2018, 9:48 pm



https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/6900877/x-factor-2018-trailer-robbie-williams/

Posted by: Laura130262 30th July 2018, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 30 2018, 06:11 AM)

Let WHO entertain you on the X Factor

NEW X Factor judge Robbie Williams says he feels old – as young wannabes do not know who he is.

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/x-factor/719825/x-factor-robbie-williams-one-direction-new-judge-feels-old-singer

Posted by: Laura130262 30th July 2018, 11:16 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 30 2018, 06:14 AM)

The XF is usually a love hate relationship for most people , I usually hate it & have not watched it for years . I doubt Robbie will do anything for it's ratings, Strictly will always beat it hands down as most folk indoors of a Saturday night are old folks & they watch Strictly , it's as simple as that

Posted by: Laura130262 30th July 2018, 11:18 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 30 2018, 10:05 PM)

Posted by: Sydney11 31st July 2018, 05:24 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Jul 31 2018, 12:16 AM)

I've hated it for ten years - it's hard to turn that around

Even though I do genuinely like Simon Cowell - I always have. X Factor was my favourite programme on TV for years when it first started. We all used to watch it when the girls were young - every week.

Then it just got tired and I got fed up with the manipulation and OTT of it all. I wonder if this series will be any different? If it could be more honest - I could get on board. More honesty and less sensationalism I would like. Maybe that's not good TV. It's not aimed at my age group anyway. I think RW could shake it up a little but it shouldn't be so much about who the judges are should it? Shouldn't it be about the contestants?

Anyway I do have tickets for Thursday so am going to go. I'll give my honest opinion once I've been.

Posted by: Laura130262 31st July 2018, 11:29 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jul 31 2018, 06:24 AM)

I would love to see Ayda doing Strictly, that would be my dream

Posted by: Laura130262 31st July 2018, 11:31 PM

So tomorrow they are filming the first of the four Six Chair Challenge thingies.

One tomorrow, two on Thursday and one on Friday.

We'll see if all the judges are there together.

Posted by: elisabeth1974 1st August 2018, 03:49 AM

that also means that they have decided who gets which category?

Posted by: Sydney11 1st August 2018, 07:47 PM

Have a wonderful time at XF tomorrow Laura

Posted by: WhoOdyssey 1st August 2018, 09:39 PM

https://twitter.com/superTV247/status/1024710683001274369

Apparently these are the categories:


Louis Tomlinson - Boys
Simon Cowell - Girls
Robbie Williams - Groups
Ayda Field - Overs

Posted by: Laura130262 1st August 2018, 11:21 PM

QUOTE(elisabeth1974 @ Aug 1 2018, 04:49 AM)

Posted by: Laura130262 1st August 2018, 11:22 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Aug 1 2018, 08:47 PM)

Have a wonderful time at XF tomorrow Laura

Posted by: Laura130262 1st August 2018, 11:43 PM

https://dailym.ai/2AzfsPi

Apologies it's a Daily Mail "article".

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd August 2018, 05:31 AM

QUOTE(WhoOdyssey @ Aug 1 2018, 10:39 PM)

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd August 2018, 05:33 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Aug 2 2018, 12:43 AM)

https://dailym.ai/2AzfsPi

Apologies it's a Daily Mail "article".

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd August 2018, 12:45 AM

Really interesting night at XFactor. We left at midnight and it still hadn't finished. Just got home at 1.30. Simon had the girls today and Louis the boys so Robbie will do his challenge tomorrow.

I'll write more tomorrow but just to say RW is an honest, compassionate judge who is taking the job very seriously. He offers constructive advice in a calm way.


Ayda did a good job too. She's certainly not reticent in giving clear constructive feed back.

He also looked beautiful and was very funny. He described someone's rich deep baritone voice as "lower than one of Simon Cowell's v neck jumpers".

I'll give you the details tomorrow. I have to be up for work in five hours.

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd August 2018, 05:20 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Aug 3 2018, 01:45 AM)

Really interesting night at XFactor. We left at midnight and it still hadn't finished. Just got home at 1.30. Simon had the girls today and Louis the boys so Robbie will do his challenge tomorrow.

I'll write more tomorrow but just to say RW is an honest, compassionate judge who is taking the job very seriously. He offers constructive advice in a calm way.
Ayda did a good job too. She's certainly not reticent in giving clear constructive feed back.

He also looked beautiful and was very funny. He described someone's rich deep baritone voice as "lower than one of Simon Cowell's v neck jumpers".

I'll give you the details tomorrow. I have to be up for work in five hours.

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd August 2018, 03:23 PM

I am sure that Robbie takes this role as judge very seriously, I am sure he thinks back to when he auditioned for TT and how he was treated by NMS. Robbie with all his antics is a very serious guy...i am inerested to see how he does.on this show.l...must be very different experience

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd August 2018, 07:59 PM

This what they had on last night

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd August 2018, 08:17 PM

Credit to Diario Italiano

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd August 2018, 08:59 PM

aydafieldwilliamsMe and my boys @thexfactor @robbiewilliams @louist91 Simon Cowell #dreamjob #dreamteam #luckygirl AWxx




aydafieldwilliamsHunger Glam Games for @thexfactor six chair challenge. Loving this look and can't believe it's the last day till judges houses. AWxx #OOTD #BTS #instaglam


https://www.instagram.com/aydafieldwilliams/?hl=en

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd August 2018, 09:00 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Aug 3 2018, 09:17 PM)

Credit to Diario Italiano

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd August 2018, 09:30 PM

So - last night then.

We wouldn't get tickets for the lunchtime show - it was fully booked so we filled the day with tea/coffee/prosecco/shopping and dinner.

The lunchtime session was still going on at 7 o'clock so it was obvious we would be going in late. As it was -we were still queuing outside at 7.45. We got in - its quite cosy in Wembley Arena - 5000 people. We had good seats to the side and back. Could see the judges well. We were excited.

Roycey the warm up guy started getting everyone warmed up and then explained what audience participation meant. Basically lots of noise and shouting out varying from "seat, seat seat" to "bring them back, bring them back". All very contrived.

I remember in 2009 when we went to XF to see Robbie sing Bodies, they were actually handing out banners for people to hold during the show with the names of the finalists on.

We turned ours over and wrote "Robbie" on it in Sara's red lipstick and held that up when he sang.

So the show started at 9 (instead of 7.30). On come the judges. Biggest cheer for Louis. I could tell straight away Robbie was a bit tired but looking bloody marvellous. Big, solid, gorgeous but quiet. Ayda looked lovely too. She said her shoes were killing her.

Louis was whittling down 17 lads to six. The show got under way. Atmosphere was similar to an amphitheatre in Rome but although loud, no one was booing the acts but encouraging/respectful which I liked. I felt for the acts - some of them were very young (18). Most were mid 20s. Lots looked very nervous. First few were good and then we had a few not so good and the energy was sucked out of the room. Audience started fidgeting, Robbie had his feet up on the desk rocking back and forth eating. I started to think about what time the train was to go home. Then there was a break while the judges went out (presumably for a fag).

Roycey warm up man asked if anyone in the audience wanted to sing. One guy did and came on to sing an acapella version of Sweet Caroline. He did really well. Everyone got up to dance and they found a backing track for him to sing along to. With that the judges come back in - Robbie springs on stage and sings a verse with him and everyone else in the arena. Definitely the best bit of the night.

Then things got better on stage. A guy came on that was there last year apparently and was excellent at getting the crowd to its feet. He got excellent comments. A guy with a guitar and really clever lyrics caught my eye. Robbie loved him. The poor guy then fell off the stage. . A guy came on in a suit, ladies wig, lipstick and high heels. He was excellent too. A guy with a really soulful voice sang Earth Wind and Fire September and the place was jumping. He was great. They all got seats. Then a few really good singers turned up and the tension went up as all the chairs were taken and Louis was swapping round. Several of the acts lost their seats but said they wanted to "fight" for their place . Robbie liked this attitude. Atmosphere got very tense. No more larking about as the kids on stage wanted to keep their spot. It got very gladiatorial and very tense. In fact I was surprised at how tense it did get. I found myself wanting them all to get a seat.

At this point it was nearly twelve o'clock midnight and we had to walk out on Mr Williams and run for the tube. We got the very last tube back to Morden. I got in at 1.30 - not sure how the others we left there got home. There were lots of kids in the audience. So I don't know the very final result. There was still one lad to sing when we left.



I was (not surprised) but pleased that Robbie and Ayda are taking the judging so seriously. At the start there were a few very funny one liners at Simon's expense from Rob - he's s quick witted but after that there was no messing about. Robbie was very calm as a judge, very clear, warm, compassionate and encouraging. Several times he congratulated a particular singer but said they were in the wrong competition. Ayda was very direct with good advice. There was no bullshitting and no "joke" acts as in the past. There was great chemistry between the judges. They obviously all get on. Robbie was very complimentary of Louis. I can't imagine there being fire works between the judges. You can see they all respect each other. It will be interesting how it looks on Tv.

Oh - and he looked gorgeous last night.


I would love to have seen Robbie do his Six Chair Challenge with the groups. I think he will have found it really hard because it is almost impossible not to get involved. It does suck you in. I hope he feels he did a good job.

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd August 2018, 11:46 PM

There was one good singer who gave a really pretentious answer when Louis asked him why he wanted to be on X Factor.

He gave this long rambling diatribe about suffering and how his stomach was full of the wings of others.



Robbie said to him "Ayda will testify that my stomach is full of chicken wings".

Posted by: Sydney11 4th August 2018, 06:09 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Aug 3 2018, 10:30 PM)

So - last night then.

We wouldn't get tickets for the lunchtime show - it was fully booked so we filled the day with tea/coffee/prosecco/shopping and dinner.

The lunchtime session was still going on at 7 o'clock so it was obvious we would be going in late. As it was -we were still queuing outside at 7.45. We got in - its quite cosy in Wembley Arena - 5000 people. We had good seats to the side and back. Could see the judges well. We were excited.

Roycey the warm up guy started getting everyone warmed up and then explained what audience participation meant. Basically lots of noise and shouting out varying from "seat, seat seat" to "bring them back, bring them back". All very contrived.

I remember in 2009 when we went to XF to see Robbie sing Bodies, they were actually handing out banners for people to hold during the show with the names of the finalists on.

We turned ours over and wrote "Robbie" on it in Sara's red lipstick and held that up when he sang.

So the show started at 9 (instead of 7.30). On come the judges. Biggest cheer for Louis. I could tell straight away Robbie was a bit tired but looking bloody marvellous. Big, solid, gorgeous but quiet. Ayda looked lovely too. She said her shoes were killing her.

Louis was whittling down 17 lads to six. The show got under way. Atmosphere was similar to an amphitheatre in Rome but although loud, no one was booing the acts but encouraging/respectful which I liked. I felt for the acts - some of them were very young (18). Most were mid 20s. Lots looked very nervous. First few were good and then we had a few not so good and the energy was sucked out of the room. Audience started fidgeting, Robbie had his feet up on the desk rocking back and forth eating. I started to think about what time the train was to go home. Then there was a break while the judges went out (presumably for a fag).

Roycey warm up man asked if anyone in the audience wanted to sing. One guy did and came on to sing an acapella version of Sweet Caroline. He did really well. Everyone got up to dance and they found a backing track for him to sing along to. With that the judges come back in - Robbie springs on stage and sings a verse with him and everyone else in the arena. Definitely the best bit of the night.

Then things got better on stage. A guy came on that was there last year apparently and was excellent at getting the crowd to its feet. He got excellent comments. A guy with a guitar and really clever lyrics caught my eye. Robbie loved him. The poor guy then fell off the stage. . A guy came on in a suit, ladies wig, lipstick and high heels. He was excellent too. A guy with a really soulful voice sang Earth Wind and Fire September and the place was jumping. He was great. They all got seats. Then a few really good singers turned up and the tension went up as all the chairs were taken and Louis was swapping round. Several of the acts lost their seats but said they wanted to "fight" for their place . Robbie liked this attitude. Atmosphere got very tense. No more larking about as the kids on stage wanted to keep their spot. It got very gladiatorial and very tense. In fact I was surprised at how tense it did get. I found myself wanting them all to get a seat.

At this point it was nearly twelve o'clock midnight and we had to walk out on Mr Williams and run for the tube. We got the very last tube back to Morden. I got in at 1.30 - not sure how the others we left there got home. There were lots of kids in the audience. So I don't know the very final result. There was still one lad to sing when we left.
I was (not surprised) but pleased that Robbie and Ayda are taking the judging so seriously. At the start there were a few very funny one liners at Simon's expense from Rob - he's s quick witted but after that there was no messing about. Robbie was very calm as a judge, very clear, warm, compassionate and encouraging. Several times he congratulated a particular singer but said they were in the wrong competition. Ayda was very direct with good advice. There was no bullshitting and no "joke" acts as in the past. There was great chemistry between the judges. They obviously all get on. Robbie was very complimentary of Louis. I can't imagine there being fire works between the judges. You can see they all respect each other. It will be interesting how it looks on Tv.

Oh - and he looked gorgeous last night.
I would love to have seen Robbie do his Six Chair Challenge with the groups. I think he will have found it really hard because it is almost impossible not to get involved. It does suck you in. I hope he feels he did a good job.

Posted by: Sydney11 4th August 2018, 06:10 AM

He is taking it serious

Posted by: Better Man 4th August 2018, 09:00 AM

Laura, thank you for review!!

Posted by: Sydney11 4th August 2018, 03:39 PM

Why X Factor contestants need good mentors

by Kelly McFarland

https://celebmix.com/why-x-factor-contestants-need-good-mentors/


Well if anyone has experience in showbusiness , it's Robbie

Posted by: Sydney11 5th August 2018, 09:21 AM

Here's a question !!!

Where will Robbie & Ayda do judges houses seen as both of them are judges

Will it be London

Will it be LA

Will it depend on the weather

Does it happen straight away

Will Robbie be tired & need a holiday before Judges houses & therefore could it be a villa somewhere in Mexico where it all happens for both R & A

It's all very

Posted by: WhoOdyssey 5th August 2018, 10:21 AM

I'm pretty sure most of the Judges' Houses are specially rented out each year for the show anyway.

Posted by: Laura130262 5th August 2018, 01:01 PM

Judges houses are in September aren't they? I doubt they would have it in their real home. There's a danger you could get too attached to those you're about to send home. Swanky hotel in LA I would imagine .

Posted by: Sydney11 5th August 2018, 07:14 PM

QUOTE(WhoOdyssey @ Aug 5 2018, 11:21 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 5th August 2018, 07:15 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Aug 4 2018, 12:46 AM)

There was one good singer who gave a really pretentious answer when Louis asked him why he wanted to be on X Factor.

He gave this long rambling diatribe about suffering and how his stomach was full of the wings of others.
Robbie said to him "Ayda will testify that my stomach is full of chicken wings".

Posted by: Sydney11 5th August 2018, 07:18 PM

So if Robbie is gutted about missing two of the live shows I guess he will appear for the remainder & Sharon O will fill in for him while he is away which would indicate that the SA tour will be short & sweet

Posted by: Laura130262 5th August 2018, 10:50 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Aug 5 2018, 08:14 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 5th August 2018, 10:51 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Aug 5 2018, 08:15 PM)

Did the guy see the funny side of it

Posted by: Laura130262 5th August 2018, 10:52 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Aug 5 2018, 08:18 PM)

Posted by: Sydney11 6th August 2018, 04:56 PM

X Factor 2018: Robbie Williams 'reckons he has the winner in his category'

https://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-x-factor/368923-x-factor-2018-robbie-williams-reckons-he-has-the-winner-in-his-category.html

Posted by: Sydney11 6th August 2018, 04:59 PM

When is The X Factor 2018 on TV? Everything we know about series 15

From who the judges are to when the auditions are taking place, here's everything you need to know about the new series of the ITV show







https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-08-06/the-x-factor-2018-start-date-time-judges-confirmed-itv/

Posted by: Sydney11 6th August 2018, 05:03 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Aug 5 2018, 11:52 PM)

I think it will be short and sweet. I wonder with hindsight whether he regrets the South America shows now.

Posted by: Laura130262 6th August 2018, 08:42 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Aug 6 2018, 06:03 PM)

I bet he had no intention of doing XF when he decided to tour SA , typical Robbie

Posted by: Sydney11 6th August 2018, 09:12 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Aug 6 2018, 09:42 PM)

I think you're right.

I think it happened exactly as Simon said - right on the spur of the moment. One day they weren't doing it, the next day they were. In fact in Upfront a few weeks ago RW wrote "I've just agreed to something". I think that was either the World Cup performance or XF.
Whether it succeeds or fails, it'll be an adventure for them to look back on.

Posted by: elisabeth1974 7th August 2018, 03:42 AM

I think he will do a great job and Ayda too

Posted by: Sydney11 8th August 2018, 06:36 PM

QUOTE(elisabeth1974 @ Aug 7 2018, 04:42 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 8th August 2018, 06:41 PM

Posted by: Laura130262 8th August 2018, 11:19 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Aug 8 2018, 07:41 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 8th August 2018, 11:22 PM

Ayda Field shows off her toned physique in quirky cut-out top https://dailym.ai/2vyY2gT via @DailyMailCeleb


I've put this here as it's Ayda related not RW.

She looks gorgeous.

Posted by: Sydney11 9th August 2018, 05:32 AM

X Factor 2018: Why Simon Cowell REALLY hired Ayda Field revealed ! Star speaks out

https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1000751/X-Factor-2018-judges-Ayda-Field-Stacey-Solomon-latest-news


The Express are only catching up with the news now, must be a slow news day

Posted by: Sydney11 9th August 2018, 05:44 AM

The Aussie boys FF TM were at the XF auditions recently, I wonder if work on Robbie's new album is in the pipeline given the fact he is on XF & the timing is a good opportunity to promote it but he sure is going to be busy

Posted by: Laura130262 9th August 2018, 11:31 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Aug 9 2018, 06:44 AM)

Posted by: Laura130262 9th August 2018, 11:44 PM

It's not cool to be petty but I'm going to do it anyway

I was reading with mild interest online about Nick Grimshaw's last show for Radio One breakfast show today.

He was asked about X Factor and said he "was excited" by the new panel.

Wasn't he the one when there was all that discussion six years ago about Robbie no longer being a suitable artist for Radio One say that he "couldn't name a single RW song"?

Odd then that he feels able to make a judgement on his brand new judging skills when he has no idea of his 28 year back catalogue.















#TWAT

Posted by: Sydney11 10th August 2018, 05:42 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Aug 10 2018, 12:44 AM)

It's not cool to be petty but I'm going to do it anyway

I was reading with mild interest online about Nick Grimshaw's last show for Radio One breakfast show today.

He was asked about X Factor and said he "was excited" by the new panel.

Wasn't he the one when there was all that discussion six years ago about Robbie no longer being a suitable artist for Radio One say that he "couldn't name a single RW song"?

Odd then that he feels able to make a judgement on his brand new judging skills when he has no idea of his 28 year back catalogue.
#TWAT

Posted by: Laura130262 10th August 2018, 11:30 PM

So who can we guess Robbie and Ayda will have as guest judges?

I wonder if Ayda dare ask Adele - and would she do it?

I wonder if Robbie would ask GB? Return the favour?


He knows a lot of people. I think he is more likely to surprise with his choice.

Posted by: Sydney11 12th August 2018, 09:09 AM

Robbie entertaining the audience whilst they sorted out the technical issues

Posted by: Laura130262 12th August 2018, 11:24 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Aug 10 2018, 06:42 AM)

He got shafted to the Drivetime slot , I am sure he will find a really good excuse to justify why he was moved, something to do with ratings I believe , I bet he wil appear as a guest on the XF Extra show

Posted by: Sydney11 13th August 2018, 05:04 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Aug 11 2018, 12:30 AM)

So who can we guess Robbie and Ayda will have as guest judges?

I wonder if Ayda dare ask Adele - and would she do it?

I wonder if Robbie would ask GB? Return the favour?
He knows a lot of people. I think he is more likely to surprise with his choice.

Posted by: Sydney11 13th August 2018, 05:56 AM

I doubt this is true , or is it


But Simon and Robbie will also allow their groups to get pretty close and personal by letting them stay in their own houses.



https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/x-factor-judges-houses-locations-13073859

Posted by: Laura130262 13th August 2018, 11:12 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Aug 13 2018, 06:56 AM)

I doubt this is true , or is it
But Simon and Robbie will also allow their groups to get pretty close and personal by letting them stay in their own houses.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/x-factor-judges-houses-locations-13073859

Posted by: Laura130262 16th August 2018, 11:30 PM

Posted by: Sydney11 18th August 2018, 06:24 AM

Opening night should be a big one this year for XF, everyone will be interested to see how Robbie does as a judge, I think with his experience as a performer he will be brilliant

Posted by: Laura130262 18th August 2018, 11:35 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Aug 18 2018, 07:24 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 19th August 2018, 06:04 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Aug 19 2018, 12:35 AM)

Posted by: elisabeth1974 20th August 2018, 03:45 AM

it may hook new opportunities for Ayda in Britain

Posted by: Laura130262 20th August 2018, 10:58 PM

QUOTE(elisabeth1974 @ Aug 20 2018, 04:45 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 21st August 2018, 05:25 AM

The XF Factor is shown on TV3 here, they have the new trailer for the XF on this past week & it has the theme tune to Robbie's Millennium in the ad , a slowed down version , the UK one is different

Posted by: Laura130262 21st August 2018, 11:32 PM

"THAT'S. MY. LINE"

Posted by: Sydney11 22nd August 2018, 06:34 PM

X Factor 2018 launch date confirmed as show promises glittering series with new judging panel

The hit ITV talent contest is back - sooner than you thought


https://www.irishmirror.ie/tv/x-factor-2018-launch-date-13121880

Posted by: Laura130262 24th August 2018, 11:30 PM

The X Factor???s new judges tell why they???re praying they get it right https://dailym.ai/2o762RV via @Femail

Posted by: Laura130262 24th August 2018, 11:32 PM

She listens to him talking of his tendency to mess things up and disagrees. ‘I’ve always thought Rob would be amazing at this gig.
'He undersells himself. He doesn’t totally understand how good he is. I’ve always had complete confidence in him.’


Me too!

Posted by: Sydney11 25th August 2018, 07:46 AM

The thing about Robbie Williams is you’re never quite sure which Robbie you’re going to get – the out-and-out star or the Robbie-with-demons.


There’s also the fear that if he tries too hard to be nice to everyone the show will be dull.
He’s candid about not being entirely sure how he should play this new role, revealing that he ‘tried to do the mean judge thing’ at the start – and got himself in a right pickle.

Robbie Williams claims he's taking a big risk by putting himself on mainstream television each week while knowing he can unintentionally put his foot in it

‘I said something I thought would be funny, but instead everyone went “Oooohhh”,’ he says, sucking in his breath.’ Ayda agrees it was appalling.
‘I said to him, “Robert Peter Williams. Where did that come from? You’re not that person!”’ Robbie cringes a little, adding, ‘Then the make-up artist said, “Why did you say that?” And I got so panicked I went upstairs and threw up.’


As Gary Barlow said it will be interesting to see how they edit the show

I always think the XF is a show you cannot take too seriously but some do

Posted by: Gerald D 25th August 2018, 11:37 AM

The pair not long ago disclosed that they have been working on a stage musical of David's youngsters reserve The Boy within the Dress

Posted by: Sydney11 25th August 2018, 08:24 PM

Not really XF related but anyways !!


Ayda Field on joining the X Factor and sending sparks flying with husband Robbie Williams

Nick Curtis ..



Ayda wears: dress £3,350, Zimmermann. Earrings, £50, Rachel Jackson (racheljacksonlondon.com). CREDIT: WENDY CARRIG

Ayda Field is an absolute blast. The ballsy, funny 39-year-old Californian actor, Loose Women star and mother of two joins her husband Robbie Williams on The X Factor judging panel this year and proves herself a match not just for him, but for Simon Cowell and this season’s other new judge, One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson. Before we meet I watch her calmly observe Simon going through contortions over the fate of two contestants, unable to choose between them. ‘Pardon my French, Simon,’ she smiles, ‘but you are f— ed. They both have to go through.’ And so they do.

‘I have zero filters,’ Ayda says as she plonks herself in a backstage chair. She is gym-honed and unlined, all glossy lips and blonde highlights, wearing a pant-flashing Halston dress and Saint Laurent spike heels. There the showbiz veneer ends. ‘Sorry, I just had to shove some food in my gob,’ she continues, her LA accent at odds with vocabulary learnt from Stoke-born Robbie. ‘That was intense, wasn’t it? It’s like The Hunger Games!’



Ayda wears: Tweed jacket, £1,080, Stella McCartney (net-a-porter.com). Slip dress, £490, Robert Rodriguez (harrods.com). Necklace, £45, Rachel Jackson (racheljacksonlondon.com) CREDIT: WENDY CARRIG

Ayda looked like the wild card when the judging panel was announced – perhaps there just to steady her famously erratic husband – but she may be its ace in the hole. ‘I think I bring a lot of feistiness and girl power, and a completely different dimension,’ she says. ‘Obviously, musically I am the least experienced of the group, but in terms of making television shows, I am probably the second most experienced next to Simon. And empathetically, I come from a different place. I still have to hustle to get jobs, audition and put myself out there. So I am not removed from the contestants’ process like the other judges.’

Ayda was making the NBC comedy-drama series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip when she met Robbie in 2006 in LA. He had already become the UK’s most successful solo performer after quitting Take That in 1995, but was not well known in America and was also still in the grip of various addictions. After his clean-up and their 2010 marriage – which we’ll come to shortly – she very much became ‘Mrs Robbie’, effectively in his shadow, especially after the birth of their daughter, Theodora (Teddy) in 2012. The first hint that she might be as lively a personality as her cheeky-chappie husband came when they live-tweeted the birth of their son Charlton (Charlie) in 2014.

‘It was totally my idea!’ says Ayda. ‘Well, it was a collaboration. I’d been there for hours as they had to induce me and we were so bored.’ It was her idea to wear Swarovski-encrusted red Louboutin heels in the stirrups, to look stoical while Robbie moaned, and to ask him to stop singing Let It Go from Frozen as she went into labour. ‘I am proud I delivered the line while actually crowning,’ she says. ‘We constantly take the mick out of each other and come up with mad ideas. It means our son was born to pure joy and laughter instead of pain and anxiety. Because a 17-hour induced labour is painful.’ Days after, she watched Robbie tell Graham Norton that the birth was like watching his favourite pub burn down. ‘Yeah, not the most beautiful description of my vagina,’ she mock-grimaces.



Ayda wears: dress, £1,242, Peter Pilotto (harrods.com). Ring, £460, Sarah & Sebastian (sarahandsebastian.com) CREDIT: WENDY CARRIG
After supporting roles in the UK TV series Fresh Meat, Power Monkeys and Paranoid (all 2016), Ayda really came into her own as a guest, then as a presenter, on ITV’s chat show Loose Women. She has shared photos of her husband naked, admitted to faking orgasms with him and revealed that – having had his development arrested at 16 when he joined Take That – he had never visited a supermarket or peeled a potato before she met him. She got Robbie on as her wingman when she interviewed Simon for Loose Women and it was the most relaxed Simon has ever seemed.

I’m quite square. I’d never been with anyone with addiction issues before and it was like being on a very fast Ferris wheel
Ayda had known Simon’s partner Lauren Silverman and their four-year-old son Eric since meeting them at a ‘Mommy and Me’ class two years ago in LA. ‘We clicked because we have similar circumstances, we’re always moving between here [London] and there,’ she says. ‘Our husbands have very similar personalities and our kids are really good friends: they are like the three amigos.’ Simon – who as a record executive turned down Take That in 1990 – had long been chasing Robbie for The X Factor and after the Loose Women interview suggested they both join the panel.

‘Rob and I have always wanted to work together because we are blissfully co-dependent, he is Batman to my Robin and vice versa, he leans on me and I lean on him,’ Ayda says. Plus – who knew – The X Factor has a crèche. ‘Our kids can come to work with us and hang out with their best mate, Eric,’ she says. ‘As a mum, that’s a huge thing for me. What I want in my career is different to what I wanted when I was 21. It’s got to be something that keeps my family together, that allows me to be present in their lives.’


She was born Ayda Sabahat Evecan to American film producer Gwen Field and Haldun Evecan, a Turkish advertising exec, who left when she was three, and died in 2014 when she was eight months pregnant with Charlie. ‘We had started to reconnect and he met Robbie,’ she says. ‘The last conversation I had with him, I told him he was getting a grandson, because he only had girls.’ Ayda grew up with her half-brother, Dylan, from her mother’s second marriage, and she has two half-sisters thanks to a later relationship of her father’s.

‘I kind of owe my mum everything, she’s the one that was there,’ says Ayda. ‘I never felt any judgment or anger growing up.’ She was a straight-A student and a track athlete, and never planned to go into the entertainment industry. ‘Because it’s the biggest cliché in LA, and I had seen my mother and my stepfather, who is a gaffer [a head electrician on a film set], struggle,’ she explains. She went to Paris to study law and improve her French, but one summer she attended an audition on a whim, and ended up cast in the American soap Days of our Lives.



Ayda on the cover of Stella

Ayda describes herself as ‘quite square, a good girl’ who has never done drugs and barely drinks, so when she met Robbie on a blind date in 2006 they didn’t immediately click. She’d already been at a party when friends dropped her at his bachelor pad in Los Angeles. ‘The house was dark, he was weird, he had all these tattoos,’ she says. He drove her back to the party – ‘I’m sure it was in his mind to dump me there’ – but they got talking and ‘it was the first time I had ever felt understood by another human’. Robbie later stated independently that he’d felt the same thing.

They also, at some point, got into a hot tub, where Robbie noticed her ‘killer body’ and she noticed that the French tattoo on his chest, which was meant to read à chacun SES goûts or ‘to each his own’, was misspelt. Robbie had quit alcohol in his early 20s, but that night his drug problems became clear. ‘I’d never been with anyone with addiction issues before and it was like being on a very fast Ferris wheel all of a sudden,’ says Ayda. ‘It became apparent he was not in a good place.’

Joining her husband Robbie, Dermot O’Leary, Louis Tomlinson and Simon Cowell on the new season of The X Factor
Joining her husband Robbie, Dermot O’Leary, Louis Tomlinson and Simon Cowell on the new season of The X Factor CREDIT: TOM DYMOND
A few weeks after they started dating he dumped her to undergo his second, and ultimately successful stint in rehab. They got back together, but twice more ‘he got cold feet and unceremoniously dumped me again. What a cad!’ Finally, one of Robbie’s exes, Cameron Diaz, suggested he give the relationship another go. Ayda was already in love, and gave him another chance.

She is unfazed by Robbie’s long list of conquests, which allegedly includes Nicole Kidman, Rachel Hunter and two Spice Girls, as well as Diaz. ‘Whenever we turn on the TV, particularly in England, we’ll see somebody Rob has slept with,’ she says. ‘It even happened in a Mommy and Me class: he dragged me into the ball pit going, “Psst, I slept with that mum but I don’t remember her name.” I was like, “Ugh, you dick.” Rob’s slept with lots of people, but it doesn’t bother me because what happens before you meet someone is part of their journey. And if I were Robbie Williams before I met me I would be shagging everything.’

Undoubtedly, their shared experience of therapy helps make their relationship work. Robbie has had plenty of analysis to deal with his weight issues, self-esteem and substance abuse, while Ayda has been going for years. ‘Listen, my dad left me, my mom is crazy, I’m from LA, a pop star dumped me three times and I’m an actress who gets rejected constantly,’ she laughs. She does think that working on their own problems makes it easier for them to empathise with each other, and though they disagree plenty, they never shout or go to bed angry with each other.

The received wisdom is that she saved Robbie. ‘Listen, at the end of the day Robbie saved himself,’ she says. ‘No one can make you get clean.’ But she will take credit for helping him keep to a healthier lifestyle. Their diet is ‘mostly plant-based but the odd cheeseburger does happen’, and they are both gym bunnies. She likes the occasional glass of wine or tequila and he is fine with that. He also trusts her to tell him the truth on professional matters, and listened when she advised him to rejoin Take That in 2010. ‘A lot of that had to do with guiding him to a more evolved place within himself, and letting go of past feuds, past negative feelings,’ she says.

He has proved a natural dad, ‘really hands-on, playful, funny. He tosses the kids around and they love it: I try it, and they cry and go, “That’s not fun, Mom.” He’s there for bath times and tuck-in and stories and snuggles, he does the school run when he can and the pickup when he can: it’s easier for him in LA because he’s not recognised as much. He is very good with a nappy. Which will be good for him when he is older: I won’t have to change him, he can do his own.’ (Robbie is five years older than her.)

A third child is ‘definitely, potentially, absolutely 100 per cent’ in the offing. The prospective new baby will join 10 dogs, two cats and a tortoise, divided between their vast homes in LA and London. ‘We like to stay together and go where the work is, but at some point I think the kids will go, “This sucks,” and dictate where we end up,’ Ayda says. She and Robbie are fortunate to adore each other’s mothers, so they have a babysitter in each country.

For the moment, The X Factor will keep them in the UK, and when this season ends she would love to go back to acting. In Fresh Meat, she played student Kingsley’s older lover and I ask if the parts are getting fewer and less glamorous as she approaches 40. ‘I’m sure they are, but I have always wanted to be the funny girl not the glamour girl,’ says Ayda. ‘And I kind of think it’s funny when I’m cast as a woman past her prime. You’ve gotta be able to laugh at yourself. Rob and I constantly laugh at ourselves. And each other.’

‘The X Factor’ begins on ITV on Saturday 1 September


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/

Posted by: Laura130262 25th August 2018, 11:28 PM

QUOTE(Gerald D @ Aug 25 2018, 12:37 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 25th August 2018, 11:37 PM

Nice article Tess - I Love Ayda

Posted by: Laura130262 25th August 2018, 11:39 PM

He is very good with a nappy. Which will be good for him when he is older: I won’t have to change him, he can do his own.’ (Robbie is five years older than her.)







She's going to do so well on X Factor. I just know it.

Posted by: Sydney11 26th August 2018, 09:42 AM

How FABULOUS do our new Judges look!? We can't wait for you to see them in action!! Catch them on The X Factor Saturday 1st September and Sunday 2nd September, 8pm!! 🎶🎤❌🤩 #XFactor







https://twitter.com/TheXFactor/status/1033383508872495105/video/1

Posted by: Sydney11 26th August 2018, 08:23 PM

I WON'T AYDA Robbie Williams vows not to help wife Ayda Field as a mentor on The X Factor despite his years of music knowledge
After laying into missus and rival judge Ayda, the former Take That star added 'I’m sure I’ll end up sleeping on the couch'


https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/7106633/robbie-williams-denies-ayda-field-x-factor-help/

Posted by: Sydney11 27th August 2018, 07:04 PM

Ayda Field reveals she's had to 'pick husband Robbie Williams up off the ground over the last 12 years' amid personal woes as she discusses their new X Factor role

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6102735/Robbie-Williams-admits-hes-new-lease-life-working-wife-Ayda-Field-X-Factor.html



Ayda is one confident lady, she will be fine

Posted by: Sydney11 27th August 2018, 07:11 PM

& a short video from the Sun


https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/7109014/robbie-williams-real-reason-judge-x-factor/

Posted by: Laura130262 27th August 2018, 10:56 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Aug 27 2018, 08:04 PM)

Ayda Field reveals she's had to 'pick husband Robbie Williams up off the ground over the last 12 years' amid personal woes as she discusses their new X Factor role

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6102735/Robbie-Williams-admits-hes-new-lease-life-working-wife-Ayda-Field-X-Factor.html
Ayda is one confident lady, she will be fine

Posted by: Sydney11 28th August 2018, 05:18 AM

Louis Tomlinson, Robbie Williams and Ayda Field look ready for action as they join Simon Cowell for X Factor 2018


Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2018/08/28/louis-tomlinson-robbie-williams-and-ayda-field-look-ready-for-action-as-they-join-simon-cowell-for-x-factor-2018-7887448/?ito=cbshare

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MetroUK | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetroUK/







Just look at that gorgeous suit on Mr W

Posted by: Laura130262 28th August 2018, 10:45 PM

I've preferred some of Ayda's other dresses that maybe aren't quite as full on

but they both look amazing. So nice to see Mr Williams in a suit. It's been too long.

Posted by: Laura130262 28th August 2018, 10:49 PM

Posted by: Laura130262 28th August 2018, 10:58 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Aug 28 2018, 06:18 AM)

Louis Tomlinson, Robbie Williams and Ayda Field look ready for action as they join Simon Cowell for X Factor 2018
Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2018/08/28/louis-tomlinson-robbie-williams-and-ayda-field-look-ready-for-action-as-they-join-simon-cowell-for-x-factor-2018-7887448/?ito=cbshare

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MetroUK | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetroUK/


Just look at that gorgeous suit on Mr W

Posted by: Laura130262 28th August 2018, 10:59 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Jul 26 2018, 11:37 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 28th August 2018, 11:00 PM

Posted by: Laura130262 29th August 2018, 10:51 PM

Posted by: Laura130262 29th August 2018, 10:55 PM

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Robbie Williams hopes The X Factor will unlock more TV work



https://t.co/HuIvtLj4Wm

Posted by: Laura130262 29th August 2018, 10:58 PM

I've just read on another forum that his co Judge at Judges Houses is Ed Sheeran.

Posted by: elisabeth1974 30th August 2018, 03:42 AM

ohhh

Posted by: Sydney11 30th August 2018, 07:13 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Aug 28 2018, 11:58 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 30th August 2018, 10:52 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Aug 30 2018, 08:13 PM)

How did they manage that , did they chop a bit of his mid section

Posted by: Laura130262 30th August 2018, 11:04 PM

This is a spoiler alert so don't read if you want Saturday to be a surprise.

Robbie dominates X Factor with more screen time than Simon and impromptu duet https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/robbie-williams-dominates-x-factor-13167193?

Posted by: Laura130262 31st August 2018, 10:55 PM

Simon Cowell labels Robbie Williams 'the best £10million I’ve ever spent' https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/7148640/simon-cowell-robbie-williams-x-factor/?utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SprnklrSUNOrganic&UTMX=Editorial:TheSun:TwLink,noimage:Statement:ShowbizandTV

Posted by: Laura130262 31st August 2018, 10:57 PM

Posted by: Sydney11 1st September 2018, 06:07 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Aug 31 2018, 11:57 PM)

Posted by: Sydney11 1st September 2018, 06:09 AM

Amazing the way the media always find an angle for everything !!



Can Robbie Williams help reverse the X-Factor's falling ratings !! XF is never going to beat SCD in the ratings unles it's not on the same night

https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/can-robbie-williams-help-reverse-1955234

Posted by: Laura130262 1st September 2018, 11:31 PM

I watched - I enjoyed. He did great. I smiled all the way through.

If he wasn't on it - I wouldn't be watching though.

It'll be interesting to see how the series pans out over the next few weeks.


Marmite on Twitter.

Posted by: Laura130262 1st September 2018, 11:33 PM

Posted by: Laura130262 2nd September 2018, 12:37 AM

X Factor is sticking to its old formula for season 15 - review https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/x-factor-series-15-review-robbie-williams-louis-tomlinson-simon-cowell-ayda-catch-up-a8518236.html

The new line-up has promise and Williams, whether waving to Vladimir Putin from a football pitch in Moscow or duetting with a plumber from Macclesfield, is always watchable.

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd September 2018, 05:16 AM

X-TRA SPECIAL X Factor fans ‘excited’ for new series and hail ‘best judging panel ever’ as Robbie Williams takes centre stage
THE new series kicked off with an almost all-new judging panel

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/7153472/x-factor-fans-excited-for-new-series-and-hail-best-judging-panel-ever-as-robbie-williams-takes-centre-stage/

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd September 2018, 05:30 AM

You see I hate the X Factor formula & after watching it last night nothing happened to change my mind, the contestants were dreadful , they had about two or three decent singers that went through , they should get rid of the 'overs' category as their sell by date is well gone past in terms of a music career , I think all the silly carry on overs the years has spoilt the show, they depend too much on the judges to keep the show entertaining which it's not. I think the XF lacks something, is the formula of a show where people just come out on stage & sing over , I find Britiains' Got Talent a way better show & they have singers but it just works better, maybe XF will improve as the weeks go by , I hope so

I love Robbie & would always watch him, I thought Ayda did well, Louis was actually very good & Simon was Simon , still there still seems to be an audience for the XF if the press reviews are anything to go by. The XF is gonna be a bit of fun for Robbie & he seems to be thorough;y enjoying the experience , especially having the lovely Ayda by his side & I have no doubt he will go back to doing what he does best once this is over & get back to his day job . Did I read somewhere that he has got the boy groups , it will be interesting to see what he is like as a mentor


SCD ( which I love ) starts next weekend which I know I will be watching live & will be hitting the record button for the XF ...

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd September 2018, 05:58 AM

Interesting review questioning the actual format of the show !!


The X Factor hits peak Robbie Williams on day one – but can the new judges keep viewers coming back !!
There were some genuinely feel-good moments in the 2018 launch show, says Paul Jones - but can Robbie, Ayda, Louis and Simon change The X Factor's fortunes !!



https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-09-01/the-x-factor-hits-peak-robbie-williams-on-day-one-but-can-the-new-judges-keep-viewers-coming-back/

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd September 2018, 08:06 AM

Mighty interesting Retweets & Likes from Mr Guy Chambers









Guy may very well not be doing Robbie's next album if he sees those tweets

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd September 2018, 08:33 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 2 2018, 09:06 AM)

Mighty interesting Retweets & Likes from Mr Guy Chambers


Guy may very well not be doing Robbie's next album if he sees those tweets

Posted by: Laura130262 2nd September 2018, 03:36 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 2 2018, 09:06 AM)

Mighty interesting Retweets & Likes from Mr Guy Chambers


Guy may very well not be doing Robbie's next album if he sees those tweets

Posted by: Laura130262 2nd September 2018, 03:47 PM

Ra

Posted by: Laura130262 2nd September 2018, 03:53 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 2 2018, 06:30 AM)

You see I hate the X Factor formula & after watching it last night nothing happened to change my mind, the contestants were dreadful , they had about two or three decent singers that went through , they should get rid of the 'overs' category as their sell by date is well gone past in terms of a music career , I think all the silly carry on overs the years has spoilt the show, they depend too much on the judges to keep the show entertaining which it's not. I think the XF lacks something, is the formula of a show where people just come out on stage & sing over , I find Britiains' Got Talent a way better show & they have singers but it just works better, maybe XF will improve as the weeks go by , I hope so

I love Robbie & would always watch him, I thought Ayda did well, Louis was actually very good & Simon was Simon , still there still seems to be an audience for the XF if the press reviews are anything to go by. The XF is gonna be a bit of fun for Robbie & he seems to be thorough;y enjoying the experience , especially having the lovely Ayda by his side & I have no doubt he will go back to doing what he does best once this is over & get back to his day job . Did I read somewhere that he has got the boy groups , it will be interesting to see what he is like as a mentor
SCD ( which I love ) starts next weekend which I know I will be watching live & will be hitting the record button for the XF ...

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd September 2018, 07:11 PM

Loved the guy in the mustard suit from the Caribbean , just what the show needed

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd September 2018, 08:48 PM

BAR-LOW BLOW X Factor fans in hysterics at Robbie Williams’ dig at Take That bandmate Gary Barlow
THE boybanders share a friendly rivalry after years of feuding, and Robbie couldn't resist stoking the fires with a dig at his mate

By Carl Greenwood
2nd September 2018, 8:18 pmUpdated: 2nd September 2018, 8:29 pm



https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/7159646/x-factor-fans-in-hysterics-at-robbie-williams-dig-at-take-that-bandmate-gary-barlow/

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd September 2018, 09:55 PM

Loved this guy

Posted by: Laura130262 2nd September 2018, 10:58 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 2 2018, 08:11 PM)

Loved the guy in the mustard suit from the Caribbean , just what the show needed

Posted by: Laura130262 2nd September 2018, 11:01 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 2 2018, 09:48 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 2nd September 2018, 11:06 PM

I wonder who is going to tell this person?

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd September 2018, 03:58 AM

I have to say that I agree with this review but in fairness I do not think we were expecting it would be any different .. it was ok though & last night was an improvement, the reviews could have been a hell of a lt worse,hopefully th equality of the contestants will improve as the weeks go by but I think SCD will slaughter it in the ratings next week . I cannot see the XF as a show lasting too many more years, ITV must still be getting s lot of revenue from advertising. Are there are a lot of ads in the ITV version, we get it through Virgin Media here & there are tons of breaks for ads, drives me nuts/




'X Factor' Gives Ayda Field No Time To Shine As Opening Episode Fails To Dazzle - HuffPost Verdict
Has Britain finally run out of talent !!

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/x-factor-2018-first-episode-review-simon-cowell-robbie-williams-ayda-field-louis-tomlinson_uk_5b8910dbe4b0162f4721eb4c

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd September 2018, 04:23 AM

I like Ayda but I worry for her , I think her lack of experience shows but I also think that Robbie would never have done the show without her & Simon wanted Robbie so that was that ...


someone on Digital Spy said that Simon was like the other panelists Grandad I like Simon ...

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd September 2018, 05:23 AM

In case anyone is interested in going to the live shows https://www.applausestore.com/home

The Xtra Factor is axed it would seem. true or not, I always thought it was the best part of the show



https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-09-01/the-x-factor-2018-start-date-time-judges-confirmed-itv/

Posted by: elisabeth1974 3rd September 2018, 10:23 AM

Ayda will learn fast. She is one smart lady.

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd September 2018, 11:39 PM

Ratings down to 5 million last night.

They've signed up to it - so they will make it work. They're professionals, they've received their fee so they have to fight for it.

I still think he will make a brilliant judge and I love what I've seen of him so far. He's the lovely man on there that I knew he would be.

I have every faith in him but totally get what people are saying that it's past it's best. It's ten years past it's best.

If Robbie and Ayda weren't on it - I wouldn't be touching it with a barge pole.

But they are so I shall carry on watching and supporting


Nice to know he still has his music hat on.

Posted by: Sydney11 4th September 2018, 05:10 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Sep 4 2018, 12:39 AM)

Ratings down to 5 million last night.

They've signed up to it - so they will make it work. They're professionals, they've received their fee so they have to fight for it.

I still think he will make a brilliant judge and I love what I've seen of him so far. He's the lovely man on there that I knew he would be.

I have every faith in him but totally get what people are saying that it's past it's best. It's ten years past it's best.

If Robbie and Ayda weren't on it - I wouldn't be touching it with a barge pole.

But they are so I shall carry on watching and supporting
Nice to know he still has his music hat on.

Posted by: Laura130262 4th September 2018, 11:03 PM

I don't watch BGT anymore either. Nor Saturday Night Takeway, nor I'm a Celebrity.

I've loved them all at some point but I can't keep watching the same thing for ten years. I get bored.


I love Strictly. We didn't watch that from the start. We're relatively new to that. Only about five or six series in. I'm not bored of that yet and last year was my favourite series ever but everything has a shelf life and that will peak too and decline just as XF has.

It will be interesting to see how XF evolves over the next few weeks.

I read that there are only to be six live shows (don't know if this is true) but if it is, I can understand why RW is gutted to be missing two of them.

Posted by: elisabeth1974 5th September 2018, 03:54 AM

if they really got the colported 10million it is a stint well payed and despite those who will hate him willhate him more those who love him will love him more. I can imagine that new chances are infor TV, then UTR3, the David Walliams musical...

What might backfire fan wise is the Ayda invo;vement. She is good but better he supports her in an independent acting career to make herself a name.She is able to do that. There have been a lot of exampled of double packs and they seldom pay off. Well, he had not done x-actor otherwise, I know, at least this is the story they tell.

Posted by: Laura130262 5th September 2018, 11:06 PM

I'm seeing a lot of criticism of Ayda


But like I said - they're professionals. They will have to keep trying and see if they can turn it around.

Posted by: elisabeth1974 6th September 2018, 03:59 AM

I have not watched, in the moment I have enough reading about it. How do you think is she doing?
They will have known what to expect. This weekend will be another blow when they lose against SCD.
But they might have expected this too.

I am hoping that RW is on the TT album.

Posted by: Sydney11 6th September 2018, 06:08 AM

The XF has it's following, some folk love it , it's a great opportunity for Ayda to get herself known . I like to see Robbie working in the UK on something other than than his day job which we know he will head back , I would like to have seen him on BGT's show as a judge but Ayda would never have got that slot I think . In fairness Simon has put a lot of time & effort into the XF & he will know when it's had it's day & that will be that. The show will get more interesting once the better singers start filtering through but I worry that Ayda will be out of her depth as a mentor , she lacks experience in that area , being married to a superstar who makes his own choices at the end of the day is not quite the same as mentoring someone who is only starting out in the music industry, the criticisms overall have not been that bad, at least they did not get totally slated by the press so that has to be encouraging. The ratings will drop this weekend as Strictly starts & that continues to be a big favourite tp draw in the viewers ...

Posted by: Laura130262 6th September 2018, 11:01 PM

QUOTE(elisabeth1974 @ Sep 6 2018, 04:59 AM)

Posted by: Laura130262 6th September 2018, 11:08 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 6 2018, 07:08 AM)

Posted by: Laura130262 7th September 2018, 11:22 PM

Posted by: Sydney11 8th September 2018, 07:43 AM

The X Factor 2018 categories: who has the Girls, Boys, Overs and Groups?
Which groups will be mentored by Simon Cowell, Ayda Field, Robbie Williams and Louis Tomlinson?

https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-09-07/the-x-factor-2018-categories-who-has-the-girls-boys-overs-and-groups/

Posted by: Sydney11 8th September 2018, 03:54 PM

Strictly starts at 19.35 tonight & the XF at 20.30 & there is no way people will switch live half way through Strictly so ratings are a load of BS as it's not a level playing field

Posted by: Sydney11 8th September 2018, 08:55 PM

The XF was way better tonight , good interaction between the judges . Robbie has a good connection with the contestants ...

Posted by: Sydney11 8th September 2018, 08:58 PM

'Robbie Williams is a perfect judge' - says Louis Walsh of his X Factor replacement

https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/robbie-williams-is-a-perfect-judge-says-louis-walsh-of-his-x-factor-replacement-37296082.html

Posted by: Sydney11 8th September 2018, 09:04 PM

STAR IS BORN X Factor contestant Natasha Boon hailed as ‘next Amy Winehouse’ by Robbie Williams
The audience went wild and Robbie Williams showered her with praise, calling her 'a diamond in the rough'

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/7210379/x-factor-natasha-boon-next-amy-winehouse-robbie-williams/

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 8th September 2018, 09:19 PM

I am enjoying Robbie but i cant take to Ayda at all, i dont know what it is about her but i just cant warm to her.

Posted by: Laura130262 8th September 2018, 11:50 PM

RW being curious. No way did he mean to be disrespectful.

I thought tonight was OK. I really liked this Felix and the two very young girls. Robbie - gorgeous.


https://t.co/i3O156LWHQ

Posted by: Sydney11 9th September 2018, 05:51 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Sep 9 2018, 12:50 AM)

RW being curious. No way did he mean to be disrespectful.

I thought tonight was OK. I really liked this Felix and the two very young girls. Robbie - gorgeous.
https://t.co/i3O156LWHQ

Posted by: Sydney11 9th September 2018, 07:42 PM

That is all we need , Pete Conway standing in as judge , I like the guy but Robbie will not endear the tv audiences by turning the X Factor into the Robbie Williams show

it's bloody awful

Posted by: Laura130262 9th September 2018, 11:47 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 9 2018, 08:42 PM)

That is all we need , Pete Conway standing in as judge , I like the guy but Robbie will not endear the tv audiences by turning the X Factor into the Robbie Williams show

it's bloody awful

Posted by: elisabeth1974 10th September 2018, 06:43 AM

I am wondering how this will turn out at the end for Robbie. With his personality everything becomes the RW show at one point. But when he was on his peak people in the majority loved it, now it seems to turn the majority off. It is all very PC these days, anything he isn't. At least the x-factor gets a lot of headlines everywhere.

Posted by: Sydney11 10th September 2018, 06:51 AM

QUOTE(elisabeth1974 @ Sep 10 2018, 07:43 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 10th September 2018, 06:52 AM

Nice pic from Metro.uk

Posted by: elisabeth1974 10th September 2018, 09:16 AM

I think Sharon is an additional judge. he will miss two live shows out of six.
I have not watched the x-factor yet, but I assume that they have cut it so that it is controversial and who is giving this away better than 'without filter' Rob.
Let's see where this will end.
I have to say that I am wondering - curious me - if indeed Teddy will be a flower girl at this wedding and if he will then stop the protection of her at least. Somehow I cannot believe this after the post of Ayda about Coco.

Posted by: Laura130262 10th September 2018, 05:23 PM

X Factor's transgender contestant Felix defends Robbie Williams ...

https://www.thesun.co.uk › x-fac...

Aww this makes me feel quite sad for Robbie. He did ask permission to ask the question. Gary warned him about that editing...


Sorry I think I've got the link wrong. We're in Devon and I'm on my phone

Posted by: Laura130262 13th September 2018, 12:01 AM

Apparently Judges Houses are being filmed this week in LA.

Posted by: Sydney11 14th September 2018, 03:40 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Sep 10 2018, 06:23 PM)

X Factor's transgender contestant Felix defends Robbie Williams ...

https://www.thesun.co.uk › x-fac...

Aww this makes me feel quite sad for Robbie. He did ask permission to ask the question. Gary warned him about that editing...
Sorry I think I've got the link wrong. We're in Devon and I'm on my phone

Posted by: Laura130262 14th September 2018, 11:42 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 14 2018, 04:40 PM)

You need to take everything you read with a pinch of salt

Posted by: Laura130262 15th September 2018, 11:49 PM

Quite enjoyed it tonight. Really liked the choir and Georgia the blonde girl.


I had a conversation with my youngest daughter about XF today as she said she was looking forward to watching it tonight. I asked her what she thought about the new panel.


She thought Robbie and Louis "lovely" but wasn't warming to Ayda.

I asked her why and she said 1. She was a big fan of Nicole Scherzinger and missed her on there. 2. She felt Ayda would have nothing to say if her husband were not sitting next to her. She felt she referenced him too much.

I don't think that Ayda is coming across as well as I thought she would on screen. I'm a bit surprised I have to say.

I'll be interested to watch the live shows and if they capture her personality. Especially the ones Robbie won't be at.

Posted by: Sydney11 16th September 2018, 08:03 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Sep 16 2018, 12:49 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 16th September 2018, 09:05 AM

David Walliams spent time with Robbie in LA this week, is he assisting Robbie or Ayda

Posted by: Sydney11 16th September 2018, 08:10 PM

Talent on XF way better tonight ,

Posted by: Sydney11 16th September 2018, 08:10 PM

I Ayda's ring ....

Posted by: Laura130262 16th September 2018, 10:40 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 16 2018, 10:05 AM)

David Walliams spent time with Robbie in LA this week, is he assisting Robbie or Ayda

Posted by: Laura130262 16th September 2018, 10:45 PM

I enjoyed XF tonight.

It's getting better as it goes along - or I'm just getting into it more. I'm starting to "care"

I have trouble remembering all their names but there were three or four singers tonight who were strong - Lanya being one of them and the last lady Shanice was brilliant.

I think Simon has the girls. A strong group.

Posted by: Sydney11 17th September 2018, 08:20 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Sep 16 2018, 11:40 PM)

I read he is helping Simon. Ayda has Stacey Soloman from Loose Women. Don't know if that's true or not.

Posted by: Sydney11 17th September 2018, 08:31 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Sep 16 2018, 11:45 PM)

I enjoyed XF tonight.

It's getting better as it goes along - or I'm just getting into it more. I'm starting to "care"

I have trouble remembering all their names but there were three or four singers tonight who were strong - Lanya being one of them and the last lady Shanice was brilliant.

I think Simon has the girls. A strong group.

Posted by: Sydney11 17th September 2018, 08:35 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Sep 16 2018, 11:40 PM)

I read he is helping Simon. Ayda has Stacey Soloman from Loose Women. Don't know if that's true or not.

Posted by: Sydney11 17th September 2018, 08:37 AM

The X Factor: week 3 auditions, Sunday: Bella the puppy, the clichés of Louis Tomlinson and the humanity of Simon Cowell

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2018/09/16/x-factor-week-3-auditions-sunday-bella-puppy-cliches-louis-tomlinson/

Posted by: Laura130262 17th September 2018, 11:15 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 17 2018, 09:20 AM)

Stacey would make sense for Ayda , if David is hleping Simon I wonder who the Robbie has , rumour had it that it was Ed Sheeran & GB was also mentioned

Posted by: Laura130262 17th September 2018, 11:21 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 17 2018, 09:35 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 19th September 2018, 07:16 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Sep 18 2018, 12:21 AM)

Posted by: Laura130262 19th September 2018, 11:04 PM

I love Noel Coward in The Italian Job.

One of my very favourite films ever.

Posted by: Sydney11 20th September 2018, 05:57 PM

Here's what Dermo' had to say about the XF judges , he was talking on This Morning on ITV





Of course the press just go with the sensationalist quotes from the interview

Ayda Field ‘has a lot to prove’ as new X Factor judge, says Dermot O’Leary


Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2018/09/20/ayda-field-has-a-lot-to-prove-as-new-x-factor-judge-says-dermot-oleary-7963635/?ito=cbshare

X Factor's Dermot O'Leary describes Robbie Williams as a "born judge"

And he thinks Rob's wife Ayda is perfect for the show.

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/the-x-factor/news/a866644/x-factor-dermot-oleary-praise-robbie-williams-ayda-field/

Posted by: Sydney11 20th September 2018, 05:58 PM

& Louis Wals on Xpose last night said Robbie is, 'brilliant, 'brilliant' , 'brilliant' a bit OTT from Louis I thought

Posted by: Laura130262 20th September 2018, 11:20 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 20 2018, 06:58 PM)

& Louis Wals on Xpose last night said Robbie is, 'brilliant, 'brilliant' , 'brilliant' a bit OTT from Louis I thought

Posted by: Sydney11 22nd September 2018, 09:08 PM

XF improving , some good singers on there . Interesting snippet from Dermot O Leary interview on This Morning where he said the judges have a whole team around them to assist so Ayda will be fine when it comes to the mentoring. Love Robbie, he is a really good judge .

Really enjoyed SCD tonight, some brilliant dancers on there & it's only week one, the guys in particular were very good , lovely Danny J Jules, what a mover & also the guy from Casualty & the Doctor ( real one ) from This Morning . I also love Katie Piper , she is such an inspiration

Posted by: Laura130262 22nd September 2018, 11:11 PM

They shouldn't dare him to do anything because he would flipping do it

Posted by: Laura130262 22nd September 2018, 11:18 PM

https://www.instagram.com/p/BoCylxNAAqI/?tagged=xfactoruk



This was poignant.

This fella JSOL was at our six Chair Challenge. He was very good.

Posted by: Laura130262 22nd September 2018, 11:40 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 22 2018, 10:08 PM)

Posted by: Sydney11 23rd September 2018, 07:10 AM

Not really XF related but the story is told via the show so I am posting it here

Ayda Field reveals Robbie Williams dumped her three times: ‘I was heartbroken’

Ayda Field has said that her husband Robbie Williams ‘put me through heartbreak’ by dumping her three times. She opened up about the early days in her relationship with Robbie during the final round of X Factor auditions. In tonight’s episode, contestant Chloe Jane McAllister, 18, tells the judges she will be singing Say You Love Me by Jessie Ware because she likes ’emotional music’. She says: ‘I love emotional music, something that means something. And everyone’s been through heartache.’ Ayda replies: ‘Rob put me through some. Rob dumped me three times. I might feel this.’ When Simon Cowell expressed his shock, Ayda said: ‘What a bad man. I know we’re all thinking it.’ Chloe performs the song while playing the piano, and her moving audition definitely gets to Ayda. Chloe gives a beautiful audition , ‘I felt the heartbreak,’ she tells her. ‘I felt it so much that Rob will be sleeping on the couch tonight because it made me remember what an awful human he was to me.’
Robbie stuns Simon with a story about his daughter. He says: ‘Do you know what? I’ve got a daughter and her name is Theodora Rose Williams and she’s five years old and she is my life. ‘I go to piano lessons with her every Friday and I’m thinking about you being that same person, learning your craft, and I wanna show the person who means the most to me in the world exactly what they can achieve when they put their mind to it and they practice, because you’re the person that I want my daughter to be like.’

Will their fellow judges Simon and Louis Tomlinson be equally impressed by her? Well Simon does label her ‘boring’… The X Factor airs tonight at 8pm on ITV


Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2018/09/23/ayda-field-reveals-robbie-williams-dumped-her-three-times-i-was-heartbroken-7970934/?ito=cbshare

Posted by: Laura130262 23rd September 2018, 11:12 PM

He wrote about that in Reveal.

He wasn't very kind to Ayda at all when they were dating. Kept changing his mind. The thing was she loved him so she forgave him.

Enjoyed XF tonight. Six chair challenges next week. I'm getting more interested in it as the series goes on.


I thought about Robbie and his hand sanitiser when all the groups rushed round him in excitement.

I bet he was washing hands for days after.

Posted by: Sydney11 24th September 2018, 04:34 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Sep 24 2018, 12:12 AM)

He wrote about that in Reveal.

He wasn't very kind to Ayda at all when they were dating. Kept changing his mind. The thing was she loved him so she forgave him.

Enjoyed XF tonight. Six chair challenges next week. I'm getting more interested in it as the series goes on.
I thought about Robbie and his hand sanitiser when all the groups rushed round him in excitement.

I bet he was washing hands for days after.

Posted by: Laura130262 24th September 2018, 11:07 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 24 2018, 05:34 AM)

Did you finish reading Reveal Laura, I never got around to it, I am going to read it cover to cover over Xmas

That pink flowery shirt he had on at the end would frighten anyone off & I think they are Gucci believe it or not or else he got them in Blackpool whilst shopping with his Dad

I bet the XF contestants they were told not to touch him too much , he will be washing for weeks

Posted by: Sydney11 25th September 2018, 05:35 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Sep 25 2018, 12:07 AM)

No I didn't really finish it Tess - About 90%

Maybe at Christmas we should read the same bit on the same night and then we can discuss.
Those shirts are hundreds of pounds each but too much pattern make my eyes go
He wouldn't have liked all the rushing in and hugging bit. I bet his social anxiety was going off the scale.

I am excited to see what he is going to do with the groups though. I'm kind of settling into XF more now. I'm starting to care what happens. Plus I've got a real soft spot for Simon.

Posted by: Laura130262 25th September 2018, 11:04 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 25 2018, 06:35 AM)

Good idea about the book, we will do that Laura , I will start reading it again in December, probably go back to the beginning

The social anxiety bit made me laugh , well that's the job so he has to put up with all that hugging

Simon looks like he is thrilled with his judges line up , they are the most uncompetitive group I have ever seen, they need to ramp it up a bit from now on

Posted by: Sydney11 27th September 2018, 05:19 AM

What a really lovely comment about Ayda at the end of this article in the SUN


CRYING HER AYDAS OUT X Factor filming had to stop after Ayda Field broke down crying at prospect of sending contestants home



https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/7356132/ayda-field-crying-x-factor-filming/

Posted by: Sydney11 27th September 2018, 05:31 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Sep 26 2018, 12:04 AM)

Simon seems really happy about it all. What happened to his "Mr Nasty" reputation? He's all warm and fuzzy now.

I've always had a soft spot for him. Especially in his glasses.

National Treasure has to be about Simon doesn't it? I've always thought so . Love this song.

"National Treasure"

The car's always there at nine
Though he's never out on time
Night after night
Line after line
He'll be fine
I suppose
The famous Mr. Jones

He really should relax
He's due a heart attack
Though there's no heart to attack
Is it an act?
No one knows
The naughty Mr. Jones

In a world full of weird, you're the oddest ever
Heard you brought everyone here so much pleasure, clever
We all know that you know you're a national treasure
Mrs. Jones you made the best boy ever, ever
E-V-E-R

He's careful with his weight
Pushes food around the plate
He can never pass as straight
Ask his mates
How it goes
The careful Mr. Jones

Even his mother thinks he's odd
He hasn't got a proper job
But he says neither did God
And he's the Lord
As it goes
The mighty Mr. Jones

In a world full of weird, you're the oddest ever
Heard you brought everyone here so much pleasure, clever
We all know that you know you're a national treasure
Mrs. Jones you made the best boy ever, ever
E-V-E-R

In a world full of weird, you're the oddest ever
Heard you brought everyone here so much pleasure, clever
We all know that you know you're a national treasure
Mrs. Jones you made the best boy ever, ever

The moral of this tale
Is when everything's for sale
Good men seldom prevail
They all fail
As he knows
The gifted Mr. Jones

Posted by: Laura130262 27th September 2018, 11:17 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 27 2018, 06:19 AM)

Posted by: Laura130262 27th September 2018, 11:18 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Sep 27 2018, 06:31 AM)

David Walliams dont' you think

Posted by: Laura130262 27th September 2018, 11:22 PM

I think with the XF thing - you take on the job and maybe you underestimate how hard it will be. As it starts going through the weeks and you begin to get to know the acts and who you're mentoring - then you start to care on a personal level.


Then you have to start crushing people's dreams - no one would find that easy. Unless you were an automaton anyway.


Add a new baby into the mix with all the feelings that brings. It would get emotional.

Posted by: elisabeth1974 28th September 2018, 03:42 AM

this weeksis the last show pre recorded? Then judges House and then they have to be back in the UK. If I saw it correct yesterday on twitter in Chile they had to move to a huger venue?

Posted by: Laura130262 28th September 2018, 11:33 PM

QUOTE(elisabeth1974 @ Sep 28 2018, 04:42 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 29th September 2018, 06:11 AM

David Walliams ‘will be Robbie Williams’ Judges' Houses guest star’


https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/david-walliams-will-be-robbie-williams-judges-houses-guest-star-a3948816.html

Posted by: elisabeth1974 29th September 2018, 07:44 AM

they are quite unspectaculair this time with the guest judges so far. David Walliams for Rob, the 50 whoever guest judges for Simon including ex girl friends, and Stacey whoever for Ayda? But maybe the impact in the UK will be different as David Walliams is hardly known in Europe (as far as I know)

Posted by: Laura130262 29th September 2018, 09:16 AM

That surprises me elisabeth. For some reason I thought David Walliams was known all over Europe . I just assumed. .

Posted by: Laura130262 30th September 2018, 12:02 AM

Just caught up with it.

I think Ayda did well tonight - held her nerve. Good golden buzzer decision in Ricky too.

I'm not understanding all the fuss about Bella though.


Other than her I think the girls group is very strong.

Posted by: elisabeth1974 30th September 2018, 06:59 AM

We know David here in the Netherlands when we watch BGT. But who is not watching UK shows will not know him. I also only know him because he is linked to Rob just as James Corden in the past.
To be honest, there are not even many people who know Simon Cowell outside the UK and the US. In Germany the equivalent to x-factor is called Germany seeks the superstar. Their Simon Cowell is the founder and ex-leadsinger of Modern Talking who is producing almost every huge star in Germany. His name is Dieter Bohlen. He could be as mean as Simon. But the last season e mellowed. I watch this sometimes during ironing (Holland also broadcasts German TV). And since ten years they say the show is over and done. But then the next year it starts again and again people queue in the hope of fame. After one number one single 99% are gone

Posted by: Sydney11 30th September 2018, 08:29 AM

As a show I cannot warm to the XF.. i doubt it will be on must sees for 2019 😄
Nice that Robbie is showing the serious side of himself which is good and not what people are used to seeing so that is refreshing

Posted by: Laura130262 30th September 2018, 10:56 PM

QUOTE(elisabeth1974 @ Sep 30 2018, 07:59 AM)

Posted by: Laura130262 30th September 2018, 11:01 PM

Best bit of the whole series for me tonight.


Whether it was contrived or not - it was a lovely moment. I love that Mr Williams. He's such a sweetheart.

Posted by: Laura130262 30th September 2018, 11:11 PM

Watching the boys Six Chair Challenge on TV compared to seeing it in real life confirmed two things:

1. They are cutting down the song time from three minutes to twenty seconds and that makes for a very choppy show.

2. Other than Tommy the guy who fell off stage - I think the boys group is very weak and there's no one there that I could imagine winning.


My two favourites are Shan in the girls section and Ricky in the overs.

We get to see the groups next week and Judges Houses.

Posted by: Laura130262 30th September 2018, 11:24 PM

Simon is going to have to find someone else to fill in for RW while he is in South America

#Carcrash

Posted by: elisabeth1974 1st October 2018, 03:39 AM

Maybe Cheryl? Or they make it a family affair and Pete steps in :-)

Posted by: Laura130262 1st October 2018, 11:08 PM

To be honest what with the time difference and technology - what's to stop RW doing the show live from South America?

After his gigs? He never goes to bed for hours anyway. He could be linked into the show. It would enable him to keep some level of control anyway.

Posted by: elisabeth1974 2nd October 2018, 03:38 AM

what a good idea Laura

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd October 2018, 06:08 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 2 2018, 12:08 AM)

Posted by: Laura130262 2nd October 2018, 10:53 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 2 2018, 07:08 AM)

Genius Laura
What's the story with Sharon O , was it all publicity, was she ever meant to come in as a judge
Louis W is always available

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd October 2018, 09:49 PM

Dying to see what Robbie comes up with for the groups when it comes to the live shows

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd October 2018, 10:44 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 3 2018, 10:49 PM)

Posted by: Sydney11 4th October 2018, 09:50 PM

WOBBLY WILLIAMS Simon Cowell reveals he was fearful about making Robbie Williams a judge on The X Factor

The music mogul reveals that he was concerned that the former Take That star would keep getting distracted on set but was pleasantly surprised by his behaviour


And while Simon is not shy at expressing a high opinion of himself, he insists that Robbie has the bigger ego.

When asked, he said: “Oh definitely Robbie. Oh my God yeah. I just realise why he is who he is, I mean he’s so funny.



https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/7420339/simon-cowell-robbie-williams-x-factor-fears/

Posted by: Sydney11 4th October 2018, 09:54 PM

Robbie Williams Set To Personally Mentor Gaia Cauchi During X Factor UK


https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/celebrities/robbie-williams-set-to-personally-mentor-gaia-cauchi-during-x-factor-uk

Posted by: Laura130262 4th October 2018, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 4 2018, 10:54 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 4th October 2018, 11:17 PM

I just know these two are going to be trouble together.

Posted by: Sydney11 5th October 2018, 05:42 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 5 2018, 12:17 AM)

I just know these two are going to be trouble together.

Posted by: Laura130262 5th October 2018, 10:51 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 5 2018, 06:42 AM)

Which two Laura ...did you post a photo because I cannot see it

Posted by: Laura130262 5th October 2018, 10:57 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 5 2018, 11:51 PM)

Hmmm - for some reason my Tinypic has packed up

Posted by: Laura130262 5th October 2018, 11:00 PM

https://postimages.org/


Nice

Credit to RW Fanfest

Posted by: Sydney11 6th October 2018, 08:48 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 6 2018, 12:00 AM)

https://postimages.org/
Nice

Credit to RW Fanfest

Posted by: Sydney11 6th October 2018, 08:51 PM

Good choices tonight , a bit miffed at Tommy going home & sorry to lose the last group , Panda & Co did not do it for me


Robbie is very relaxed in his new role ...

Posted by: Laura130262 6th October 2018, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 6 2018, 09:51 PM)

Good choices tonight , a bit miffed at Tommy going home & sorry to lose the last group , Panda & Co did not do it for me
Robbie is very relaxed in his new role ...

Posted by: Laura130262 6th October 2018, 11:57 PM

I also liked the way he got up on stage to say no personally to the couple from Stoke-On-Trent.

That was kind.

Posted by: Sydney11 7th October 2018, 10:10 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 7 2018, 12:54 AM)

He did a good job of the Six Chair Challenge didn't he - no faffing about - just got on with it. I'm loving his enthusiasm.

He could do well with Misunderstood - they were very good. Some of those groups before them - I swear we'd never seen them before.
I think Louis made a mistake with Tommy sending him home. We'd left by then so didn't see that bit. He still had a chair when we went. That must have been about half past midnight by then and people were still there. Goodness knows how they all got home.

Posted by: Sydney11 7th October 2018, 10:16 AM

X Factor viewers slam Robbie Williams’ groups as ‘weak’ after Simon Cowell takes dig at singer’s choices


Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2018/10/07/x-factor-viewers-slam-robbie-williams-groups-as-weak-after-simon-cowell-takes-dig-at-singers-choices-8013208/?ito=cbshare

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I do not agree that Robbie has the weakest category

Posted by: Sydney11 7th October 2018, 10:19 AM

Robbie Williams quits Twitter



https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/robbie-williams-quits-twitter-1166481.html


Robbie should ignore the haters, it's all par for the course these days

Posted by: Laura130262 7th October 2018, 10:42 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 7 2018, 11:19 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 8th October 2018, 05:26 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 7 2018, 11:42 PM)

I think this story has come about by his mentioning on Upfront that Ayda said to him he should stop reading Twitter.

I was actually wondering whether XF has a duty of care to it's young singers about the affects of Trolls on social media during the show. Specifically tonight I noticed Bella got loads of really awful comments on Twitter - she's only 19 and hasn't had a lifetime to get used to it like RW. If they were my kids I would worry for them. It can mess with your head.

In Robbie's groups he has several 15 year olds.
I enjoyed Judges Houses tonight. I think Simon has the strongest group in the Ladies.

Posted by: Laura130262 8th October 2018, 11:35 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 8 2018, 06:26 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 9th October 2018, 09:20 PM

The REAL reason X Factor judge Robbie Williams was joined on the panel by wife Ayda Field revealed as former Take That bandmate Gary Barlow hails 'genius' duo
TAKE That star Gary Barlow has opened up on his pal Robbie Williams' X Factor role with Ayda Field.


https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/the-x-factor/1485258/xfactor-2018-judges-winners-the-x-factor-judge-robbie-williams-joined-by-wife-ayda-field-gary-barlow

Posted by: Sydney11 9th October 2018, 09:23 PM

The X Factor: David Walliams pokes fun at Robbie Williams' questionable Take That wardrobe by making a hilarious entrance at Judges Houses in tight leather jacket and shorts


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6251827/The-X-Factor-Guest-judge-David-Walliams-pokes-fun-Robbie-Williams.html

Posted by: Laura130262 9th October 2018, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 9 2018, 10:23 PM)

Posted by: Sydney11 10th October 2018, 09:53 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 10 2018, 12:06 AM)

Who are the other two guys behind him?

Anyway - he'll never cap this moment

Posted by: Laura130262 10th October 2018, 11:27 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 10 2018, 10:53 PM)

That was funny ...

Ayda was at the Simon Cowell judges houses .....

It's all very artificial in LA , is it not , they all looked like Divas sitting around comparing egos , they wouldn't last five minutes in an Irish pub

Posted by: elisabeth1974 11th October 2018, 05:36 AM

love ypur remark, tess. I cannot tand all these similar looking faces with the same kind pf plastic surgery, man and women

Posted by: Sydney11 11th October 2018, 05:42 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 11 2018, 12:27 AM)

Would there have been a drunken fight Tess?

Posted by: Sydney11 11th October 2018, 05:43 AM

Ayda was there

Posted by: Sydney11 13th October 2018, 08:26 AM

David Walliams mocks Robbie Williams and Take That by arriving in classic 90s mini-leather shorts





Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2018/10/13/david-walliams-mocks-robbie-williams-and-take-that-by-arriving-in-classic-90s-mini-leather-shorts-8032050/?ito=cbshare

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Posted by: Laura130262 13th October 2018, 11:40 PM

I don't think David was really needed tonight. RW seemed to be doing just fine on his own.

I like his judging style. He's very direct and to the point. No fluffing around. Just gives them constructive advice and his reasons whether they stay or go.

He definitely picked the best four tonight. He did good.

I stopped watching then.

Posted by: Laura130262 14th October 2018, 10:27 PM

What was Ayda thinking?

When she had Danny and Ricky together at the end I was thinking "this will be easy"

and then she sent Ricky home

I know he was a bit dour but he has a fantastic voice.

Surely she's made the wrong decision?

Anyway other than that I enjoyed the show.

Live shows next week. Unfortunately in Gio and Danny - I think Ayda might lose two in week one.

Posted by: Sydney11 15th October 2018, 05:39 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 14 2018, 11:27 PM)

What was Ayda thinking?

When she had Danny and Ricky together at the end I was thinking "this will be easy"

and then she sent Ricky home

I know he was a bit dour but he has a fantastic voice.

Surely she's made the wrong decision?

Anyway other than that I enjoyed the show.

Live shows next week. Unfortunately in Gio and Danny - I think Ayda might lose two in week one.

Posted by: elisabeth1974 15th October 2018, 05:58 AM

is it four weeks? Ithought he only miss two live shows

Posted by: Sydney11 15th October 2018, 06:11 AM

I would say 3 at least, surely he will need to get to SA a few days before the tour starts otherwise he will be wrecked , it's not like hopping over to mainland europe

Posted by: Laura130262 15th October 2018, 10:59 PM

I thought he was only missing two but maybe I've just assumed that.

I've been thinking about the Ricky decision. I was so surprised after he was her wild card. I wonder if she felt he wouldn't be able to cope with the live shows? He seems like quite a vulnerable man. I think I wouldn't have been so shocked if she had replaced him with someone other than Danny.

Although when I read Digital Spy - they seem to rate lots of others behind him so what do I know?

At least she still has Janice.

Posted by: Sydney11 16th October 2018, 06:14 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 15 2018, 11:59 PM)

I thought he was only missing two but maybe I've just assumed that.

I've been thinking about the Ricky decision. I was so surprised after he was her wild card. I wonder if she felt he wouldn't be able to cope with the live shows? He seems like quite a vulnerable man. I think I wouldn't have been so shocked if she had replaced him with someone other than Danny.

Although when I read Digital Spy - they seem to rate lots of others behind him so what do I know?

At least she still has Janice.

Posted by: Laura130262 16th October 2018, 11:38 PM

Janice is good - hopefully she can hang on to her for a few weeks. Gio and Danny I think will be out early doors.

RW posted some footage of him with Misunderstood and the boys. I think he said he is going to rename them. Let's hope so. Vibe 5 is an awful name.

Posted by: Sydney11 17th October 2018, 05:30 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 17 2018, 12:38 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 17th October 2018, 06:09 AM

I like the Misunderstood boys, they are original

Posted by: Laura130262 17th October 2018, 11:06 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 17 2018, 06:30 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 18th October 2018, 08:10 PM

Maybe they should simply call the ' The Vibe '

Posted by: Laura130262 18th October 2018, 10:52 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 18 2018, 09:10 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 20th October 2018, 12:12 AM

Looking forward to seeing how he does tomorrow night and what he's done with his groups.

Posted by: Sydney11 20th October 2018, 07:52 AM

They have called it 'United Vibe'

I think 'The Vibe' would have been better but what do I know

Posted by: Sydney11 20th October 2018, 07:58 AM

Both Robbie & Ayda have gone down well with the press it would seem . Misunderstood are one of my favourites

X Factor judges Robbie Williams and Ayda Field play doting mentors during rehearsals... as the husband-wife duo prepare for battle in FIRST live shows

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6295853/Robbie-Williams-Ayda-Field-offer-support-acts-X-Factor-rehearsals.html

Posted by: Sydney11 20th October 2018, 08:09 AM

I think the Xf may well open doors for Ayda & Robbie , especially Robbie, he is very comfortable working on tv so I am watching this space

Posted by: Sydney11 20th October 2018, 08:19 AM

I think his groups will really connect with him especially Acacia & Aaliyah & Misunderstood , I cannot get over how young the two girls are & they are oozing with confidence. i hope the public vote for them or they could be viewed as too outside the box

Posted by: Laura130262 20th October 2018, 08:11 PM

Nice from Ayda yesterday on Good Morning Britain

Posted by: Sydney11 21st October 2018, 09:19 AM

I never thought I would find myself talking about the XF

I thought Ayda's Over's did surprisingly well , a bit of an eye opener

I was not keen on Acacia & Aaliyah performance last night, I hope they do not get voted out tonight

How could anyone listen to Brendan Murray's voice long term , it would do my head in , I just do not get it

Posted by: Sydney11 21st October 2018, 09:23 AM

Did the judges walk out onto the stage last night or were they sitting down when the show began

Posted by: Sydney11 21st October 2018, 09:33 AM

Loved the Pinstripe with the white T-shirt ... ( ex chain though ) but not bad overall






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Posted by: Kath 21st October 2018, 12:02 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 20 2018, 09:11 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 21st October 2018, 06:30 PM

Sorry I've been so late commenting - I was babysitting a six month old and missed loads. I've watched it back on ITV hub to see what I missed.

1. Robbie looked bloody gorgeous

2. I think he did really well as a judge - nice and lively, enthusiastic, kind, constructive- clearly having a ball.

3. Can't believe I'm discussing XF either but getting that out the way I quite enjoyed last night.

4. I thought Shan was the best by some margin, enjoyed Dalton too. Thought Danny Tetley did well to get over the hitch. He did better than I thought.

5. Of Robbie's acts I thought the choir were brilliant and Misunderstood good. Was really disappointed with the girls and if the imaging was down to Robbie - he needs to sort it otherwise they'll be out before they've even begun. The boyband were OK if a little bit too goody goody. I heard him say to them last week "I want more anarchy" and I think he's right. I think it was a solid start for his acts.

6. No idea who is going as there seemed to be loads of equal quality.

Ratings are meh though. Less than 5 million compared to double that on Strictly.

Posted by: Laura130262 21st October 2018, 06:31 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 21 2018, 10:23 AM)

Did the judges walk out onto the stage last night or were they sitting down when the show began

Posted by: Laura130262 21st October 2018, 06:32 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 21 2018, 10:33 AM)

Loved the Pinstripe with the white T-shirt ... ( ex chain though ) but not bad overall

robbiewilliamsUp for it x @thexfactor


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Posted by: Laura130262 21st October 2018, 10:54 PM

Ian Hyland - 'Saturday's X Factor was bad enough, but it can only get worse' https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/ian-hyland-saturdays-x-factor-13456337?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar


Ian Hyland's not impressed.....

Posted by: Laura130262 21st October 2018, 10:58 PM

Glad Robbie got his acts through.

I was really surprised that one of Louis's acts went. I thought all the One D fans would be voting furiously.

Posted by: Sydney11 22nd October 2018, 05:21 AM

QUOTE(Kath @ Oct 21 2018, 01:02 PM)

Posted by: Sydney11 22nd October 2018, 05:35 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 21 2018, 07:32 PM)

This man though

Posted by: Sydney11 22nd October 2018, 05:38 AM

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Posted by: Sydney11 22nd October 2018, 06:56 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 21 2018, 07:30 PM)

Sorry I've been so late commenting - I was babysitting a six month old and missed loads.

Posted by: Kath 22nd October 2018, 08:28 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 22 2018, 06:21 AM)

Hi Kath

Lovely to see you back ,

BB has to be about the worst show ever & one I refuse to watch... I am making myself watch the XF , I think Ayda might be the dark horse of the judges

Posted by: Laura130262 22nd October 2018, 10:53 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 22 2018, 07:56 PM)

I bet she's a real cutie Laura

Posted by: Sydney11 23rd October 2018, 05:40 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 22 2018, 11:53 PM)

She is rather
No excuse for throwing her food about while Mr Williams is on the TV though

Posted by: Laura130262 23rd October 2018, 11:06 PM

Posted by: Sydney11 24th October 2018, 05:30 AM

This will get the ratings up a bit , I guess it will be in December as Robbie is away for a few weeks

Robbie Williams 'set to reunite with Take That for special live performance on X Factor'... ahead of band's 30th anniversary


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6309571/Robbie-Williams-set-reunite-special-live-performance-X-Factor.html

Posted by: Laura130262 27th October 2018, 11:50 PM

Oh my goodness I struggled through this tonight

If Robbie weren't in it I would have switched off after fifteen minutes.


There was a big gap between some acts that were good and some that were poor. I was getting so bored in the middle of it - there was no energy there.

I think Rob will lose his boy band tomorrow - they were dire


Brendan was dire. Janice was dire.



Tomorrow should be better - Kylie is on live.

Posted by: Sydney11 28th October 2018, 12:02 AM

What on earth happened with the vibe...how can you change the name now

Posted by: Laura130262 28th October 2018, 12:05 AM

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Posted by: Sydney11 28th October 2018, 12:34 AM

Love Robsters jacket tonight...haye that bloody gold chain but i guess you cant have everything😂

Posted by: Laura130262 28th October 2018, 12:37 AM

https://dai.ly/x6wadvq


Recorded at XF tonight For I'm a Celebrity


Credit to Diario Italiano

Posted by: Sydney11 28th October 2018, 12:37 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 28 2018, 01:05 AM)

I think they'll be out tomorrow so it won't matter
The thing is - they were five solo artists so it's no surprise that there is no chemistry after four weeks is it?

Posted by: Sydney11 28th October 2018, 12:40 AM

I am away from home tonight and not in charge of the remote control so did not see all the show...hope i csn see results show tomorrow

Posted by: Sydney11 28th October 2018, 12:41 AM

Who replaces Robbie next week...

Posted by: jay727 28th October 2018, 12:02 PM

Robbie and Ayda are the only reason I’m sitting through it. I always knew Rob would be great, but I’m really pleasantly surprised at how well Ayda is doing. Good to see

Posted by: Laura130262 28th October 2018, 11:37 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 28 2018, 12:41 AM)

Posted by: Laura130262 28th October 2018, 11:41 PM

QUOTE(jay727 @ Oct 28 2018, 12:02 PM)

Posted by: elisabeth1974 29th October 2018, 04:38 AM

maybe oneof the BGT Judges will step in?

Posted by: Sydney11 29th October 2018, 05:52 PM

X Factor 2018: Contestant reveals what Robbie Williams is REALLY like backstage

https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1037894/X-Factor-2018-LMA-Choir-Robbie-Williams-Janice-Robinson-ITV-video

Posted by: Sydney11 29th October 2018, 05:54 PM

Brendan just has to go, I am sure he is a lovely lad but I have to switch off when I hear him sing

Posted by: Sydney11 29th October 2018, 06:15 PM

Why was cursing on the show

Robbie & Ayda are funny

Posted by: Laura130262 30th October 2018, 12:01 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 29 2018, 05:52 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 30th October 2018, 12:03 AM

I didn't hear any swearing if there was any.

Do you think Ayda was effing and blinding?

I am actually surprised that Robbie is keeping his mouth tamed. It must be hard for him for a whole two hours.

Posted by: Sydney11 30th October 2018, 06:58 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 30 2018, 12:03 AM)

I didn't hear any swearing if there was any.

Do you think Ayda was effing and blinding?

I am actually surprised that Robbie is keeping his mouth tamed. It must be hard for him for a whole two hours.

Posted by: Sydney11 30th October 2018, 06:59 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 30 2018, 12:03 AM)

I didn't hear any swearing if there was any.

Do you think Ayda was effing and blinding?

I am actually surprised that Robbie is keeping his mouth tamed. It must be hard for him for a whole two hours.

Posted by: Sydney11 30th October 2018, 08:45 PM

Comments at the end very funny

Posted by: Laura130262 30th October 2018, 11:40 PM

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Posted by: Laura130262 30th October 2018, 11:53 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 30 2018, 08:45 PM)

Comments at the end very funny

Posted by: Laura130262 30th October 2018, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 30 2018, 06:59 AM)

They mus have cut out the effing bit , I did not hear it

Id the results show live though or is it recorded ..

Posted by: Laura130262 31st October 2018, 12:09 AM

Someone asked him on chat if he will be on XF at the weekend and he replied "I'm not sure".


So maybe he is going to try to squeeze it in.


So I just googled:

The first gig is in Santiago, Chile on Monday night. Chile is 7 hours behind London

The flight time to Santiago is 15 hours.


So if he stayed for both weekend shows and left straight after. Got a flight late on Sunday, he would arrive early Monday morning. Could be done.


First class, sleep all the way. It's possible isn't it.

He's flown all the way and back again from LA to Europe for one gig before.

Posted by: Sydney11 31st October 2018, 06:29 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Oct 30 2018, 11:53 PM)

I can't watch it Tess- it comes up video unavailable

Posted by: Sydney11 31st October 2018, 06:30 AM

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Posted by: Sydney11 31st October 2018, 06:03 PM

Nile Rogers to cover for Robbie while he is away. Robbie will be on Saturday show and will fly to Chile after the show

Posted by: Laura130262 31st October 2018, 11:55 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Oct 31 2018, 06:29 AM)

Can you try again Laura, I can watch it no problem

Posted by: Laura130262 31st October 2018, 11:57 PM

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Posted by: Sydney11 1st November 2018, 06:31 AM

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Posted by: Laura130262 2nd November 2018, 12:01 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Nov 1 2018, 06:31 AM)

That is weird Laura because I can watch it no problem at all .. can you try fining the video on YT itself & see will it work from there

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd November 2018, 06:59 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Nov 2 2018, 12:01 AM)

When I copy the link and paste it into Youtube - it comes up "no results found".

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd November 2018, 12:47 AM

Go Karting with the boyband lads.

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd November 2018, 12:49 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Nov 2 2018, 06:59 PM)

Try again https://youtu.be/GhKxiC0uo9s

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd November 2018, 09:04 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Nov 3 2018, 12:49 AM)

This is what it says Tess

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd November 2018, 09:05 PM

I thought UV were terrible tonight , dreadful vocals & they did not seem to know what to do with themselves , very dated for young lads

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd November 2018, 09:23 PM

OMG !! , there is a major problem with the sound , poor Danny , I think they are out too get him

Posted by: Laura130262 4th November 2018, 12:39 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Nov 3 2018, 09:23 PM)

OMG !! , there is a major problem with the sound , poor Danny , I think they are out too get him

Posted by: Laura130262 4th November 2018, 12:43 AM

Posted by: Laura130262 4th November 2018, 12:48 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Nov 3 2018, 09:23 PM)

OMG !! , there is a major problem with the sound , poor Danny , I think they are out too get him

Posted by: Laura130262 4th November 2018, 01:01 AM

Janice discovering what we already knew


Credit to Diario Italiano

Posted by: Sydney11 4th November 2018, 11:11 AM

X Factor vote is CANCELLED after show is hit by EPIC technical blunder during Danny Tetley's performance as baffled fans claim he sounds like a DALEK


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6350023/X-Factor-Robbie-Williams-shocks-viewers-transforms-Simon-Cowell.html

Posted by: Sydney11 4th November 2018, 11:25 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Nov 4 2018, 12:39 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 4th November 2018, 09:38 PM

UV gone home , they just never gelled as a band

Molly is only 16, lovely girl, I am sure we will see her again

Posted by: Laura130262 5th November 2018, 12:32 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Nov 4 2018, 09:38 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 5th November 2018, 12:43 AM

I hope Robbie has some acts left when he gets back.

I think it's tricky for everybody - this touring in the middle of a TV programme. It's not great for his acts and I don't think it's great mentally for him either. I think he would much rather be on XF presently than touring. I think he might be trying to do too much at the minute.

He's got the tour, XF, UTR3, the David Walliams musical. New baby at home. It's a lot of plates to keep spinning.






I think Ayda's two acts are looking pretty secure. Gio especially seems to be going from strength to strength. I see a lot of support for him.

Posted by: Sydney11 5th November 2018, 05:21 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Nov 5 2018, 12:43 AM)

I hope Robbie has some acts left when he gets back.

I think it's tricky for everybody - this touring in the middle of a TV programme. It's not great for his acts and I don't think it's great mentally for him either. I think he would much rather be on XF presently than touring. I think he might be trying to do too much at the minute.

He's got the tour, XF, UTR3, the David Walliams musical. New baby at home. It's a lot of plates to keep spinning.

I think Ayda's two acts are looking pretty secure. Gio especially seems to be going from strength to strength. I see a lot of support for him.

Posted by: Sydney11 5th November 2018, 06:12 AM

Brendan was lucky this week , he got away from that Kate Bush impressions which no doubt helped , let'd hope he stays away from it

Posted by: Laura130262 6th November 2018, 12:11 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Nov 5 2018, 05:21 AM)

I do not know why he is shocked about UV going , they were not right from the start . I worry for A & A , they are very young & need a lot of support & not sure how hands on Nile Rogers will be with them . It is typical of Robbie thinking he can do everything , I hope now he puts his focus into the SA tour which I am sure he will once he gets on stage , the fans in that part of the world have waited a long time to see him again

When do you think the DW musical will happen , I take it that it will be next year, it's something different for Robbie & Guy to work on together so I am dying to hear the songs . David Walliams books are doing mega at the moment so I think the musical will go down very well . David himself says that kids are the hardest to please & will not be long telling you when something is not accurate so the pressure is on for R & C to step up to the mark

Posted by: Sydney11 6th November 2018, 08:21 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Nov 6 2018, 12:11 AM)

I wondered if he was just being supportive - I certainly wasn't surprised they went - their vocals were awful on Saturday night and there was just no charisma there at all.

A & A do need a lot of support. They're so young. Hopefully Robbie will be able to call them up during his time in SA otherwise he'll be left with no acts left in the competition by the time he returns.

The David Walliams musical must be next year and UTR 3 will be post Christmas we now know. Plus he's saying his studio album will be out for next Christmas. Possible Soccer Aid too (although I don't think Robbie will be involved). Another XF if he's invited back?

So next year is looking as busy as this year. We have been spoilt with all the Robbie action this year. It's been mental hasn't it. He seems to get busier and busier every year.
Do you remember the days when he would tour and then you'd hear nothing from him for the next six months?
I'm not saying he didn't work hard twenty years ago - he got his solo career off into the stratosphere but he's a driven man these days. Which is great for us provided he looks after his health.

Posted by: Sydney11 8th November 2018, 06:04 PM

I wonder who is covering for Robbie this weekend,

Posted by: Laura130262 9th November 2018, 12:02 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Nov 8 2018, 06:04 PM)

I wonder who is covering for Robbie this weekend,

Posted by: Laura130262 11th November 2018, 01:23 AM

I watched this tonight even though I said I wasn't going to.

I think Robbie will be very lucky not to lose another of his acts tomorrow.

Especially the girls.

I think tomorrow Brendan and one of Robbie's two will go.

I think Ayda has settled her two well. They seem to have found their place.

Posted by: Sydney11 11th November 2018, 07:25 AM

Did not get to see it last night as I was out with friends stuffing my face


Take That Confirm They Are In Talks to Perform with Robbie On The X Factor


https://www.todayfm.com/Dermot-And-Dave/Take-That-Confirm-They-Are-In-Talks-to-Perform-with-Robbie-On-The-X-Factor

Posted by: Laura130262 12th November 2018, 12:17 AM

Believe me Tess - you didn't miss anything.

RW was very lucky not to have lost both his acts tonight.

I'm fairly sure A & A will be out next week.

I feel sad about Misunderstood - they could have been so much better. They lost their way. I don't know whose fault that is but they did.

Ayda giving Gio LMEY to sing was a stroke of genius and he performed it really well. He shouldn't have gone out. I don't understand how Brendan and Anthony are still there other than the One D fans voting for them. Gio is better than them.

I'm hoping once XF finishes I can treat it like the Bobby Ewing shower scene in Dallas all those years ago and pretend it never happened.

I think Robbie's had a mare of a weekend - both here and in Buenos Aires.

Posted by: elisabeth1974 12th November 2018, 04:39 AM

what do you think, will he do it again?
Will they ask him to do it again? Likely not I guess

Posted by: Sydney11 12th November 2018, 06:31 AM

Brendan's voice I cannot listen to . I think the judges are beginning to pick on Bella

What were the guys on Misunderstood talking about the way they did their performance on the night , they did not do it the way they wanted to ...what was that abut

Posted by: Sydney11 12th November 2018, 09:30 PM

WE WERE ROBBED The X Factor’s Misunderstood have admitted they’re gutted to leave and say the show is not the same without Robbie Williams who apologised to them on Skype last night. The duo heaped praise on their mentor even though they were axed while he was away in Argentina


https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/7721590/the-x-factor-misunderstood-gutted-robbie-williams/

Love those two lads, real down to earth

Posted by: Laura130262 13th November 2018, 12:11 AM

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Posted by: Laura130262 13th November 2018, 12:16 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Nov 12 2018, 06:31 AM)

Brendan's voice I cannot listen to . I think the judges are beginning to pick on Bella

What were the guys on Misunderstood talking about the way they did their performance on the night , they did not do it the way they wanted to ...what was that abut

Posted by: elisabeth1974 13th November 2018, 04:38 AM

there was an interview with Simon in the SUN I think I saw online and he said that the younger people love the panel . I think he will ask all three again in

Posted by: Sydney11 13th November 2018, 07:05 AM

I guess it depends what he has in his diary for next year , is there a new studio album happening & I guess a tour after that which should take us to 2020

Posted by: Laura130262 14th November 2018, 12:02 AM

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Posted by: Laura130262 14th November 2018, 12:03 AM

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Posted by: elisabeth1974 14th November 2018, 04:39 AM

yes me either, but I think Louis and Robbie will stay

Posted by: Laura130262 14th November 2018, 11:59 PM

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Posted by: Laura130262 18th November 2018, 12:29 AM

I sat through it tonight up until Robbie's girls came on, then I switched over. I can't stand watching it if he's not in it.

I actually thought they did OK tonight - the best they have in the live shows. They didn't stick to the Big Band theme though which is a shame, but then hardly anybody else did either.


I still think it's very likely they will go tomorrow.

Looking forward to his being back next week.

Posted by: Sydney11 18th November 2018, 06:41 AM

I think the judges are picking on Bella , I have no idea why Brendan is still there

Danny & Brendan to go I say

Posted by: Laura130262 18th November 2018, 03:04 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Nov 18 2018, 06:41 AM)

I think the judges are picking on Bella , I have no idea why Brendan is still there

Danny & Brendan to go I say

Posted by: Laura130262 19th November 2018, 12:28 AM

Bella out first - really sad about that - I like her

Shan out, A&A saved third week in a row public vote.

XFactor drama darling

Can't wait for him to be back next week - he's got some hard work to do with the girls

Posted by: Sydney11 20th November 2018, 10:26 PM

What if Danny wins

Did you see the faces Simon C was making at the weekend as the results were being announced & Ayda looked totally shocked

Posted by: Sydney11 20th November 2018, 10:31 PM

It's a slow news days by the look of things


X Factor judge Robbie Williams loses dressing room while absent on tour

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/x-factor-judge-robbie-williams-13606567

Posted by: Sydney11 20th November 2018, 10:33 PM

'WHAT A FARCE' X Factor fans label Robbie Williams ‘a disgrace’ as he misses third week of live shows


Who are these people


https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/tv/3403946/x-factor-robbie-williams-disgrace-misses-shows/

Posted by: Laura130262 21st November 2018, 12:01 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Nov 20 2018, 10:31 PM)

It's a slow news days by the look of things
X Factor judge Robbie Williams loses dressing room while absent on tour

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/x-factor-judge-robbie-williams-13606567

Posted by: Laura130262 21st November 2018, 12:05 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Nov 20 2018, 10:33 PM)

'WHAT A FARCE' X Factor fans label Robbie Williams ‘a disgrace’ as he misses third week of live shows
Who are these people
https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/tv/3403946/x-factor-robbie-williams-disgrace-misses-shows/

Posted by: Laura130262 21st November 2018, 12:06 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Nov 20 2018, 10:26 PM)

What if Danny wins

Did you see the faces Simon C was making at the weekend as the results were being announced & Ayda looked totally shocked

Posted by: elisabeth1974 21st November 2018, 04:32 AM

I think that they love all the headlines good or bad. Result achieved. If you read the comments you can doubt people's clear mind. I never read something good in the comments, no matter who is involved. not even anout Ed Sheeran and hyped acts. The comments are horrible

Posted by: Sydney11 21st November 2018, 06:37 AM

I could not believe it ( nor could she ) when Shan was voted out

Posted by: Sydney11 21st November 2018, 06:42 AM

& the booby prize is the tour, what is wrong with Simon, as if anyone cares about the XF tour

Posted by: Sydney11 23rd November 2018, 08:54 PM

Robbie Williams WILL reunite with Take That for special X Factor finale performance... as they hit the stage together for first time in a year

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6421017/Robbie-Williams-reunite-one-performance-X-Factor-final-week.html

Posted by: Laura130262 25th November 2018, 12:25 AM

Really glad A & A went through tonight - they put on their best performance by far. They were great tonight.

I think the right two went home tonight.

I'm not sure of they're in with a chance tomorrow but I've voted for them.

Robbie's comments about Simon's "four faces ago" made me

Posted by: jay727 25th November 2018, 01:31 AM

Delighted to see Robbie rejoin TT for the XF final! Wonder if they’ll do a medley...

Posted by: Sydney11 25th November 2018, 08:37 AM

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Posted by: Sydney11 25th November 2018, 08:40 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Nov 25 2018, 12:25 AM)

Really glad A & A went through tonight - they put on their best performance by far. They were great tonight.

I think the right two went home tonight.

I'm not sure of they're in with a chance tomorrow but I've voted for them.

Robbie's comments about Simon's "four faces ago" made me

Posted by: Sydney11 25th November 2018, 09:02 PM

A & needed a new song tonight to get through to the final, way too much repetition , they did great thought to get this far

Posted by: Laura130262 26th November 2018, 12:10 AM

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Posted by: Laura130262 26th November 2018, 12:15 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Nov 25 2018, 09:02 PM)

A & needed a new song tonight to get through to the final, way too much repetition , they did great thought to get this far

Posted by: Laura130262 27th November 2018, 12:17 AM

Simon Cowell was down in Epsom/Ewell tonight with Scarlett. My youngest daughter texted me to tell me.

I said to her if Robbie has been Scarlett's mentor, I would have been down there like a shot.

Posted by: elisabeth1974 27th November 2018, 04:29 AM

how old are the two girls Rob mentored?
I wonder if they wil do it again, especialy IF he brings out an album next yearr

Posted by: Laura130262 27th November 2018, 11:59 PM

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Posted by: elisabeth1974 28th November 2018, 06:21 AM

Thanks Laura.
The girls are very young. They will come back.

And who is this lady?

Posted by: Laura130262 28th November 2018, 07:32 AM

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Posted by: elisabeth1974 28th November 2018, 08:00 AM

you should, Laura, you are in for the UK information with Syd and BM is the statistics guru. I simply ask.
:-)

I wonder if next week the Bob Sinclair single will be out

Posted by: Sydney11 28th November 2018, 10:27 PM

I have no idea either

Posted by: Laura130262 30th November 2018, 12:17 AM

X Factor winner to share the limelight with famous singer on their debut track https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/7862031/x-factor-winner-christmas-no1-duet/

According to the Sun Robbie performing with the contestants on Saturday night and with TT on Sunday night.

Posted by: Sydney11 1st December 2018, 03:48 PM

Robbie will be singing with Scarlett tonight , I think they would do a wonderful job of Angels together


http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/the-x-factor/news/a871772/x-factor-final-musical-duet-robbie-williams-emeli-sande-tom-walker/


They say Robbie looking for a big pay increase to do it next year but I doubt he would be even negotiating this early for next years series


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6448707/Robbie-Williams-demands-pay-rise-Simon-Cowell.html

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Posted by: Laura130262 1st December 2018, 07:31 PM

I love Dermot - he's gorgeous inside and out

Posted by: Sydney11 1st December 2018, 08:23 PM

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Posted by: Laura130262 2nd December 2018, 12:30 AM

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Posted by: jay727 2nd December 2018, 11:14 AM

Robbie was fantastic last night, delighted for him

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd December 2018, 03:11 PM

AYL BE BACK Simon Cowell admits X Factor has left him knackered but says Robbie Williams and Ayda Field WILL return next year as judges
The Rock DJ singer is said to have demanded a massive pay rise on top of his £10million fee to come back in 2019

https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/tv/3465867/simon-cowell-admits-x-factor-has-left-him-knackered-but-says-robbie-williams-and-ayda-field-will-return-next-year-as-judges/

Posted by: jay727 2nd December 2018, 08:50 PM

Loved seeing the band back together again!! Great performance!

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd December 2018, 12:22 AM

QUOTE(jay727 @ Dec 2 2018, 08:50 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd December 2018, 12:23 AM

Posted by: Laura130262 3rd December 2018, 12:29 AM

Enjoyed the final. I would have been happy with either Dalton or Scarlett winning.

Really enjoyed the Scarlett/Leona duet. The Dalton duet would have been much better with Holly Johnson. I don't understand what James Arthur has to do with that song other than being in Simon's stable. I think the single will do well.

Good luck to Dalton in the future.

The final both days was very Robbie centric which for me as a fan was brilliant and I think he did really well on all occasions. X Factor has been a bit of a graveyard to him over the years with live performances but he was really good all three times. Obviously relaxed and enjoying himself. Hopefully for those who aren't RW fans, there was enough other stuff going on to keep them occupied/happy.

I wonder why Louis didn't get up and sing?

Posted by: elisabeth1974 3rd December 2018, 04:16 AM

without being offensive, can he really sing? I like him, I like 1D but he always looks so miserable even when he laughs.

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd December 2018, 06:14 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Dec 1 2018, 11:54 PM)

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd December 2018, 06:15 AM

Dalton deserved to win, he has that extra bit of polish to him as a performer , very natural & does not have to try too hard

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd December 2018, 06:19 AM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Dec 3 2018, 12:29 AM)

Enjoyed the final. I would have been happy with either Dalton or Scarlett winning.

Really enjoyed the Scarlett/Leona duet. The Dalton duet would have been much better with Holly Johnson. I don't understand what James Arthur has to do with that song other than being in Simon's stable. I think the single will do well.

Good luck to Dalton in the future.

The final both days was very Robbie centric which for me as a fan was brilliant and I think he did really well on all occasions. X Factor has been a bit of a graveyard to him over the years with live performances but he was really good all three times. Obviously relaxed and enjoying himself. Hopefully for those who aren't RW fans, there was enough other stuff going on to keep them occupied/happy.

I wonder why Louis didn't get up and sing?

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd December 2018, 06:27 AM

I'm still not a fan of the XF , Robbie made me watch it this year

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd December 2018, 06:30 AM

Really lovely photo

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd December 2018, 08:10 PM

See what cheeky Robbie was doing with his left hand , he is so bold !!

Posted by: Sydney11 3rd December 2018, 10:44 PM

QUOTE(elisabeth1974 @ Dec 3 2018, 04:16 AM)

Posted by: Laura130262 4th December 2018, 12:10 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Dec 3 2018, 06:27 AM)

I'm still not a fan of the XF , Robbie made me watch it this year

Posted by: Laura130262 4th December 2018, 12:15 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Dec 3 2018, 10:44 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 4th December 2018, 12:17 AM

Anyway we got through XF and got to the end. Who'd have thought it in July we would have stayed with it?


Where Mr Williams goes I follow.

Posted by: Sydney11 4th December 2018, 04:36 AM

Fans have been Robbied. The X Factor really is finished for good

YOU almost have to admire the nerve of Robbie Williams.



Funny article ...


https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/opinion/7890279/x-factor-robbie-williams-finished/

Posted by: elisabeth1974 4th December 2018, 04:45 AM

like the Louis article. Thank you. If I understand the news on FB right, Rob is back next year?

Posted by: Sydney11 4th December 2018, 04:57 AM

Looks like it Elisabeth but with Robbie you never know until it happens

Simon absolutely adores Robbie , his new very best pal

Posted by: Laura130262 4th December 2018, 01:43 PM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Dec 4 2018, 04:57 AM)

Looks like it Elisabeth but with Robbie you never know until it happens

Simon absolutely adores Robbie , his new very best pal

Posted by: Tombo 4th January 2019, 11:38 PM

I really enjoyed having Robbie on the show. I thought it was great when he got his Dad up on the judging panel to judge for him for a bit.

Posted by: Sydney11 4th January 2019, 11:58 PM

QUOTE(Tombo @ Jan 4 2019, 11:38 PM)

Posted by: Laura130262 5th January 2019, 12:49 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jan 4 2019, 11:58 PM)

only Robbie would get away with it

Posted by: Sydney11 5th January 2019, 07:44 AM

Do you think he will do it again this year ...

Posted by: elisabeth1974 5th January 2019, 08:23 AM

I was wondering, too. But I can imagine it as it fits the time plan: Bob Sinclair single, UTR3, Las Vegas, one or two guest performances with TT, Soccer Aide, Hyde Park, Las Vegas, x-factor also as platform to promote his album....and an income of several millions

Posted by: Laura130262 6th January 2019, 12:52 AM

I'm 100% certain he will do it again if asked.

It's up to Simon Cowell isn't it.

Posted by: Sydney11 29th January 2019, 06:32 AM

ROBBIE IN LOSS VEGAS X Factor in crisis as Robbie Williams’ Las Vegas residency ‘clashes with auditions’
Show bosses want to avoid a repeat of the Let Me Entertain You singer missing any live broadcasts this year

Try telling that to Robbie

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8300496/x-factor-robbie-williams-las-vegas-residency-audition-clash/

Posted by: Sydney11 29th January 2019, 06:35 AM

Robbie and Ayda Williams set for X Factor return this year

https://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-x-factor/391804-robbie-and-ayda-williams-set-for-x-factor-return-this-year.html


Louis T not sure if he's coming back, I am not so sure it suited his image

https://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-x-factor/391804-robbie-and-ayda-williams-set-for-x-factor-return-this-year.html


I hate that XF, I would love to see Robbie do BGT but I doubt he will get that gig , I think the current lineup love it too much so little chance of a slot coming up & I doubt Robbie would do it without Ayda

Posted by: Laura130262 30th January 2019, 12:22 AM

QUOTE(Sydney11 @ Jan 29 2019, 06:35 AM)

Robbie and Ayda Williams set for X Factor return this year

https://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-x-factor/391804-robbie-and-ayda-williams-set-for-x-factor-return-this-year.html
Louis T not sure if he's coming back, I am not so sure it suited his image

https://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-x-factor/391804-robbie-and-ayda-williams-set-for-x-factor-return-this-year.html
I hate that XF, I would love to see Robbie do BGT but I doubt he will get that gig , I think the current lineup love it too much so little chance of a slot coming up & I doubt Robbie would do it without Ayda

Posted by: Sydney11 30th January 2019, 07:05 AM

Bradford's Danny Tetley and Robbie Williams to collaborate

https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/17393174.bradfords-danny-tetley-and-robbie-williams-to-collaborate/

Posted by: Laura130262 31st January 2019, 12:11 AM

Posted by: Tombo 31st January 2019, 12:41 AM

Aww that's cute, Danny has an amazing voice!

Having read the article, it looks like Robbie has written songs for him but he isn't necessarily gonna feature on the track

Posted by: Sydney11 31st January 2019, 05:12 AM

He is always nice to people he meets on these shows so I guess it's not surprising .. I only put up with the XF because RW was on it so I get no excitement with that show overall

Posted by: Laura130262 1st February 2019, 12:29 AM

On one of the Live Insta's he was talking to the Misunderstood lads and they were going to meet up.

I don't think it's just for the cameras.

Posted by: Sydney11 2nd February 2019, 05:39 PM

QUOTE(Laura130262 @ Feb 1 2019, 12:29 AM)

Posted by: Sydney11 13th February 2019, 11:41 PM

Celebrity X Factor

X Factor 'over as we know it' as Simon Cowell plots dramatic celebrity revamp
After the ITV singing contest has suffered falling ratings, ITV bosses are hoping to inject new life into the traditional format - but they deny it's being axed

Simon Cowell is in talks with ITV about completely overhauling X Factor - and replacing it with a celebrity version.

The music mogul wants to inject “new energy” into the long-running series by casting stars such as soap actors, newsreaders and comedians.


One source said: “Imagine Strictly but with singers. That's the plan being talked about at present. There is no doubt the X Factor format needs freshening up – this is it.”

He hopes to implement the changes for the upcoming series later this year - meaning the end of auditions for the public as we know it.

Dalton Harris scored a hit single after winning the show, but ratings have been plummeting
A source close to the judge said: “Bradley Walsh was the biggest selling artist of 2016. They could find a similar type of celebrity not known for their musical skills – and make them even more of a star.”

Within the series, there will also be a separate X Factor champions segment – featuring stars from X Factor shows around the world.


Despite X Factor’s falling ratings, ITV boss Kevin Lygo said last week he had no plans to axe the show, preferring to try and “make it leap again”.

He added: “That will be great if we could find that thing for X Factor.”

The 15th series of the show was won by Dalton Harris, whose victory was watched by a peak audience of 7.5 million viewers, up from 500,000 the previous year, according to ITV.

Lygo said: "The audition shows do incredibly well, eight million (viewers) or something and then it does tail off a bit during the lives".

He praised the show's head judge, Cowell, who he said "just generates this attention and heat in a good way. And I thought it was great to try Robbie (Williams) and you couldn't, on paper, think of a bigger, better judge for a show like X Factor. So it's not as if the producers and Simon aren't trying everything to keep it refreshed and so forth".

Another source close to Cowell insisted there are still plans to return to the original format in 2020.


https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/simon-cowell-talks-overhaul-x-13996521

Posted by: Laura130262 14th February 2019, 12:12 AM

Just read something similar on the Sun website.

Maybe there's an element of truth to it.

Posted by: elisabeth1974 14th February 2019, 04:38 AM

Didn't Rob say that he will be back in the x-factor?

Posted by: Laura130262 15th February 2019, 12:29 AM

QUOTE(elisabeth1974 @ Feb 14 2019, 04:38 AM)