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Posted by: poppet15 17th January 2015, 10:52 AM
Big topic of the moment is that it seems like Dermot O'Dreary is leaving the X Factor after 8 series. 
It is said his replacement could be current co-host of The Voice - Emma Willis
If it becomes true it could certainly bring a breath of fresh air to the show.
IMO I think Dermot O'Dreary is a rubbish presenter - he's too childish, and very much on the same wavelength as Ant & Dec.
I would say Emma has been doing a great job on The Voice last series and looks the same on this.
Good luck Emma
Posted by: ► ▲ N 17th January 2015, 11:06 AM
WHAT?
please no, Dermot O'Leary is part of the X Factor furniture 
It'd be sad for him to leave
Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 17th January 2015, 11:12 AM
Really hope that is true. Dermot has became awful and I love Emma
Posted by: J▼hnkm 17th January 2015, 11:55 AM
Dermot was ALWAYS awful, but I don't really know if losing him is going to change anything. Half the reason I watch now is to rip it all apart and with someone vaguely competent and not a complete twatbag then we might end up with the true cardinal sin of reality TV: a blandly competent show (see The Voice).
Posted by: April 17th January 2015, 12:10 PM
Dermot's boring now, they need to freshen up the show with a new presenter.
Posted by: T Boy 17th January 2015, 01:47 PM
I won't settle for less than Konnie Huq tbh.
Posted by: Mart!n 17th January 2015, 04:03 PM
I opt for Harry Hill to kill it right off 
Posted by: JosephStyles 17th January 2015, 04:41 PM
I like Dermot and would probably miss him but Emma Willis is amazing and I'd be MORE than happy with her presenting the show 
Can't see it happening though.
Posted by: Sean. 17th January 2015, 04:42 PM
Echoing comments about Dermot being boring - I miss Kate Thornton!
Posted by: Liаm 17th January 2015, 04:44 PM
I like Dermot, Kate Thornton was AWFUL.
Emma would be good but she's fine on The Voice imo and BB is her perfect/dream job pretty much so I'd keep her as is. I'm sure who they could have, I'm sure they'll find someone suitable!
Posted by: T Boy 17th January 2015, 05:14 PM
They could let Sinitta do it...
Posted by: Mart!n 17th January 2015, 06:50 PM
If they want a male presenter, most likely Vernon Kay could easily fit into that role. Can't really see anyone else doing it at the moment, unless they go with a female presenter.
Posted by: JosephStyles 17th January 2015, 06:52 PM
I think they should get Jameela Jamil 
Posted by: Ryan. 17th January 2015, 06:54 PM
Caroline Flack please! 
Posted by: ░░░░ 17th January 2015, 07:05 PM
she might fake another SERIOUS ILLNESS to get out doing it because she hates the position
Posted by: Dobbo 17th January 2015, 07:12 PM
Ant & Dec? Or would that be overkill...
Posted by: ► ▲ N 17th January 2015, 07:19 PM
they can't do X Factor AND I'm A Celeb surely?
especially considering they're on different sides of the world lol
Posted by: Liаm 18th January 2015, 01:42 AM
NO. Literally the worst possible choice. Except Ant & Dec, who would make me seriously consider not bothering to watch. Caroline would probably just make me mute her or something or just keep moaning about her.
Posted by: Cameron 18th January 2015, 02:12 AM
April and Tim will back me up. Rochelle is coming for Dermot's weave
Posted by: Dobbo 18th January 2015, 11:08 AM
especially considering they're on different sides of the world lolOops! Didn't think that one through...
Posted by: Cameron 19th January 2015, 07:47 PM
I think we all know who will be taking over... 
Posted by: hezza555 17th February 2015, 02:43 PM
I want ant and dec to present !!
Posted by: Kuki Sanban 13th April 2015, 01:38 AM
Louis Walsh has said he's now "done" with The X Factor and won't be returning, although to be honest I'm sure this is like the fourth time he's said that so I won't hold my breath...
http://m.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/s103/the-x-factor/news/a641189/louis-walsh-threatens-to-quit-the-x-factor-im-done-with-it.html#~p9HavgAhM8gHVv
Posted by: ThePensmith 13th April 2015, 10:03 AM
Interesting:
I was just thinking to myself the other day, someone like Tom would be a perfect judge. I love McFly and McBusted anyway but I watch his vlogs religiously every week and know he'd bring a quirky, different take to the panel (READ: quirky as in adorkable, not quirky as in Natalia Kills).
Posted by: Jonjo 13th April 2015, 01:43 PM
Tom would be a great addition to the panel tbh. He's such a genuine guy, so you'd be able to tell if he liked someone or not straight away! He's incredibly likeable too. He'll have the right balance between serious and entertaining I think! Hope it's true and something comes from it!
Posted by: ThePensmith 13th April 2015, 02:00 PM
Exactly. He wouldn't run the same risk of being like Gary Barlow was. I think if they did a three judge panel this year with him, Simon and a female judge - maybe Cheryl, but not necessarily - and group the solo male and female categories together regardless of age, it would really reinvigorate the show.
I think a good female judge, if they are looking for one, would be Nicole Appleton. Her All Saints bandmate Melanie Blatt's on the New Zealand one and she was her guest judge at judge's houses this year and she helped out Louis at his judge's houses on our version year before last.
She also was a judge (or presenter? I can't remember which) on a similar show in 2011 called 'Cover Me Canada' over in Canada.
Posted by: Regina 13th April 2015, 02:06 PM
Well at least there'd be some eye candy on the panel.
Posted by: Apricot 13th April 2015, 02:06 PM
Rochelle Humes pls 
Posted by: Regina 13th April 2015, 02:08 PM
Posted by: Liаm 13th April 2015, 03:28 PM
Ugh god no thanks (at Tom not Rochelle, but can't say I want her either )!
MrCelebUK is a notorious bullshitter tbf, he's been right a couple of times with CBB but I think there's when rumours came from elsewhere. But who knows.
Posted by: Calum Hood 13th April 2015, 04:45 PM
Tom would be amazing!
Posted by: Sean. 13th April 2015, 09:21 PM
As long as Mel B stays!
Posted by: Danny 13th April 2015, 09:39 PM
Does the judging panel really make much difference to how the show does anyway? Back in it's glory days, sure the chemistry or "drama" between the judges was a nice bonus, but surely the main thing that kept people watching was the high standard of the contestants. And it's that that's really fallen off in the last few years.
Posted by: Kuki Sanban 14th April 2015, 12:26 AM
I think a lot of blame for viewing figures is based on the judging panel when I really don't think it makes an enormous difference.
That being said, Tulisa is coming back this year for Cheryl and Mel's weaves.
Posted by: Sean. 14th April 2015, 08:24 AM
For me the reason I watched last year was because Cheryl was back (yes I don't rate her as an artist but I enjoy watching her as a judge). It's just down to personal preference I guess!
That being said, Tulisa is coming back this year for Cheryl and Mel's weaves.
Posted by: FezVez 16th April 2015, 09:31 PM
Caroline and Olly are CONFIRMED as hosts!
Posted by: Liаm 16th April 2015, 09:41 PM
Olly will probs make it watchable tho, MAYBE. I am letting IT ruin one of my fave shows
Posted by: jase. 16th April 2015, 09:42 PM
olly f***ing murs? get outta here 
Posted by: Martyn 16th April 2015, 09:42 PM
This is how I feel :frankie:
Posted by: torresgirl 16th April 2015, 09:47 PM
Olly "Mediorce" Murs. Oh lovely! I think I can safely say I will no longer be watching the show. What a disaster.
Posted by: Regina 16th April 2015, 09:50 PM
Olly *.*
Posted by: Martyn 16th April 2015, 09:50 PM
Olly really wants to put this whole being a singer thing on the back burner doesn't he.
Posted by: Martyn 16th April 2015, 09:51 PM
I look forward to seeing Dermot on Strictly 2015.
Posted by: JoeyXCX 16th April 2015, 09:56 PM
Says the fan of Ben "Mediocre" Haenow
Olly and Caroline were a fantastic pairing on The Xtra Factor so I'm delighted to see them presenting the main show now!
Posted by: Liаm 16th April 2015, 09:59 PM
Tbh I'm going to have to ban you from this forum for such horrible comments against the mediocre
Posted by: torresgirl 16th April 2015, 10:02 PM
Olly and Caroline were a fantastic pairing on The Xtra Factor so I'm delighted to see them presenting the main show now!
Ben Haenow's not presenting the show but he has a much better personality than "I have a cheeky chappie act so I doesn't matter I can't sing or dance" "Murs and he can actually sing.
Glad you will enjoy it though
Posted by: JoeyXCX 16th April 2015, 10:02 PM
!!!!
Posted by: JoeyXCX 16th April 2015, 10:04 PM
Glad you will enjoy it though
Well I guess that's all down to personal opinion really, and of course you're entitled to your own, it's just that Ben hasn't released any of his own material yet so I find it hard to rank him against someone like Olly (who, btw, I'm not a huge fan of myself when it comes to his music!). Hope that explains it
Posted by: Regina 16th April 2015, 10:09 PM
Olly can't sing? :/ I guess now you're gonna say Sebastian Stan can't act 
Posted by: torresgirl 16th April 2015, 10:12 PM
Sure. I'm just a little irritated that as well as being everywhere else and pushed to the hilt (with not much talent to back it up again in imo) Olly and his irritating demeanour will now be all over the XF and will pretty much make it unwatchable for me. But hey I'll live
Posted by: ThePensmith 16th April 2015, 10:20 PM
What absolute balderdash! He's got more singles coming from this new album of his, he's in the middle of his third arena tour for a fourth album that's already been to #1 and sold half a million. In fact he's said at the shows this last week another album will be in the making once this tour has finished.
Are people actual idiots and have forgotten that he hosted Xtra Factor and released and toured his two albums from last alongside? Clearly.
Anyway. I am delighted with this news and choice, and I know they'll be brilliant. Carolly feels all over the shop
I loved Dermot's good luck Tweet to them 'Good luck with the old girl - the show that is, not Louis' 
Posted by: Dobbo 16th April 2015, 10:25 PM
More than adequate replacements
Will miss Dermot a tiny bit though...
Posted by: Ryan. 16th April 2015, 10:55 PM
This! And there's no denying that the viewing figures for the show were very high with these two presenting so it's a very sensible choice. I loved both of them so can't wait to see them back together again
Posted by: Davidson 16th April 2015, 11:04 PM
Awful awful news.
Posted by: Jonjo 17th April 2015, 12:15 AM
I love them together, but I really don't know whether they're right for the main show? As 'Xtra Factor' hosts they were PERFECT. It's not as "serious" as the main show and provided some quality, light hearted, funny moments. So we shall see! Big fan of both of them though, so I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt!
Posted by: Sean. 17th April 2015, 02:47 AM
I'm just relieved Dermot has gone, his presenting was awful!
Posted by: ThePensmith 17th April 2015, 10:00 AM
I'm still not sure why certain people talk about the main show - or rather hosting it - as this ultra serious, hard hitting show. It's primetime light entertainment on a Saturday night for Christ's sake, not Question Time. This is a show that had Wagner playing bongos and Calvin Harris gatecrashing the stage with a pineapple on his head.
I've also a sneaking suspicion that the same critics (I won't link it here, but Google the Guardian's hideously snotty article about Olly and Caroline they published today) who are bemoaning the decision are probably the same ones who moaned about Dermot replacing Kate Thornton all those years ago.
Most of it is probably because said critics can't stand the fact Olly's enjoyed joint success in two fields of entertainment in the past (and that's not me just being biased, his two albums released whilst he did Xtra have sold 1m each here in the UK alone) - tall poppy syndrome alive and well etc.
Of course they are going to bring a different element to it - anyone who watched them on Xtra will know that - and their two series of Xtra were a lot of the time outperforming previous series because they made it into a show that wasn't just one you switched over for when things kicked off. I have a feeling they'll actually be like Ant and Dec in the first series of 'Pop Idol' and bring a bit of irreverence and wit to it. When you have a winning combination as them, it is stupid not to utilise such a rare magic.
Posted by: Kuki Sanban 17th April 2015, 10:04 AM
This is exactly what I was thinking. They weren't the most organised presenters and just seemed to mess around and have a bit of a laugh (which worked perfectly on Xtra Factor) but this is a much bigger and more serious job, they won't be able to dance around and do the conga with the crew this time around so we'll have to wait and see.
Posted by: Mart!n 17th April 2015, 10:50 AM
They were good as a pairing on the Xtra Factor, I think they needed someone else on the main show, mind you I do hate Caroline Flack, she goes on a bit and her annoying laugh. In the end the show is not about the hosts, its a music talent show, does it really matter who is going to host it. My natural instinct they should have chose Holly Willougby mind you she does front many other shows or used the host from FF, forgotten his name, Vernon something.
Posted by: HausofKendrick 17th April 2015, 10:43 PM
IS TULISIA RETURNING?
Posted by: Rabbit Froot 17th April 2015, 10:50 PM
Posted by: Martyn 21st April 2015, 02:30 PM
Good god not Vernon Kay, anytime a male is slightly camp he rips the shit out of them.
Posted by: Jonjo 21st April 2015, 03:31 PM
Vernon Kay is horrific.
Posted by: Liаm 21st April 2015, 05:37 PM
Vernon would be even WORSE than Caroline for me and that says it all
Posted by: Hadji 23rd April 2015, 03:54 PM
Just read that Mel B has been sacked and Louis Walsh has a possibility of being sacked. If Syco wants to sack a judge, sack that bloody mime artist
Posted by: Robot 24th April 2015, 02:35 PM
Aw, would much rather have seen Mel stay over Cheryl, but I'm pretty sure it's been confirmed Cheryl has signed the contract and Mel has been "fired".
Posted by: ThePensmith 1st May 2015, 12:50 PM
http://metro.co.uk/2015/04/30/carly-rae-jepsen-to-replace-mel-b-on-the-x-factor-2015-5174131/ - talks apparently now happening with Carly Rae Jepsen to replace Mel B. I only know her from 'Call Me Maybe' (which as pure pop singles of recent memory go I felt was pretty anaemic. Cue all the 'hilarious' shade/diva GIFs being flung my way in retaliation).
But given that she's on the verge of having another top 3 this weekend I'm thinking this *might* be a sensible choice? Anything's a better choice for a new female judge than Lovato, Ora or that sodding Kardashian, in any case. I still say they get Tom Fletcher in to replace Louis Walsh and have a radio DJ take up the fourth spot. The only name however that immediately springs to mind for me is, worryingly, Lisa Snowdon from Capital Breakfast so make of that what you will.
Posted by: Liаm 1st May 2015, 01:10 PM
‘If I got to live in London, then I’d be tempted to be a judge on one of your singing shows. I love the shopping and the people in London.’
Just sounds like she wants to be a judge 
Idk if she'd be a great choice, but she does fill the "been there done that" quota (although Cheryl does too) as she was 3rd on Canadian Idol. I guess there are worse choices but there are also far better ones. A DJ would be good but I can't really think of any non-BBC really famous DJs I'd want to be honest.
Posted by: Cameron 1st May 2015, 01:16 PM
If CRJ gets it and refers to Britain as 'London' I will assassinate ha weave. 
Posted by: April 1st May 2015, 01:16 PM
I want Kelly Rowland back. A great personality, a judge with the success to back her up, an incredible voice and all round performer. I don't understand the flack she received for her 2011 stint. She was amazing until her and Tulisa fell out (which wasn't her fault). She was great on X Factor USA as well.
Posted by: ThePensmith 1st May 2015, 01:37 PM
I'm just so bored of the predictable 'Simon and/or Gary Barlow, Louis and two female 'divas' in increasingly outlandish tube wrap dresses' formula. It's no different to when the 'Simon, Louis and Sharon' lineup became as stifling as anything after three series.
Posted by: Regina 1st May 2015, 01:39 PM
Bring back Dannii Minogue. The years of Simon, Louis, Dannii and Cheryl were the best tbh. It's never been the same since.
Posted by: Liаm 1st May 2015, 01:41 PM
Dannii is still being a miserable bitch on X Factor Australia and they clash so what a shame she can't
Posted by: Regina 1st May 2015, 01:47 PM
Posted by: Martyn 1st May 2015, 01:58 PM
Natalie Bassingthwaighte is free, lets use her.
Posted by: Liаm 1st May 2015, 02:02 PM
Yaaaasss jet setting judge from NZ to the UK *.*
Posted by: T Boy 1st May 2015, 05:37 PM
Natalia Kills and Willy Moon are available I hear.
She was good for a time but as the lives went on, she completely threw all her toys out the pram when things weren't going her way. Same with Gary Barlow.
Posted by: Cameron 1st May 2015, 06:01 PM
Kelly Rowland giving us OK.COM
Posted by: Ryan. 1st May 2015, 06:11 PM
I think the UK would adore Carly, but it won't happen! That's too inventive for X Factor UK.
Posted by: Slick 2nd May 2015, 11:08 AM
I'd be a bit worried if someone with two (and a half) hits was considered good enough to be a judge. Some of the choices have been questionable in the past, but at least they've all had some degree of prolonged success in their fields.
Posted by: Liаm 9th May 2015, 02:17 AM
Demi Lovato is the latest rumour for a judge, which makes sense as she was a judge on the US version. She was a very good judge and mentor and had great chemistry with Simon, but she's not well known enough here tbh.
Posted by: April 9th May 2015, 02:33 PM
Demi or Cheryl, not both. If Louis is replaced or not, we need someone who will work with the other male judge as well as Simon and Cheryl (i.e. Kelly Rowland
).
Posted by: Sean. 9th May 2015, 04:43 PM
I'd personally find someone like Demi very boring.
Posted by: ┌ ╫ ┘ 9th May 2015, 05:10 PM
demi wohld be a terrible choice, too American in a plane Jane sense. Paulini Rubio would make a better judge if we must take a dumped us judge
Posted by: Vülker 10th May 2015, 07:44 AM
Predicta:
Judges:
- Simon
- Cheryl
- Demi Lovato
- Zayn Malik
With the room auditions gone, a more demanding bootcamp and a reformatted judge's houses (potentially introducing a viewers' vote to decide who goes through).
Also no more Deadlock, the public vote is worth the same as a judges vote.
Celebrity advisors: Simon goes for Louis Walsh and Sinitta in a cocktail dress, Cheryl invites Nicola, Demi brings in Nick Jonas and Zayn has his pal Naughty Boy by his side.
Posted by: Liаm 10th May 2015, 04:03 PM
No official announcement has been made, but The Sun on Sunday claims that the long-standing judge has been dropped from the ITV singing competition.
Walsh was reportedly informed of the decision by Simon Cowell.
But an X Factor spokesman told Digital Spy: "No formal decisions have been made regarding the full panel for this year's series."
Last month, Walsh suggested that he was "done" with the show after 11 years.
"I want to go back to being a manager. That's my day job and I've neglected it for a long time because I'm away so much," he told TV3's The Seven O'Clock Show.
Walsh's possible departure wouldn't be the only shake-up for this year's series, as Dermot O'Leary previously confirmed that he was stepping down as presenter.
Olly Murs and Caroline Flack will replace O'Leary, becoming the first duo to host the ITV programme.
The rumour of Louis leaving seem to come every year but he really is just getting more and more stale, it used to be that I couldn't imagine the show without him but now it'd be no loss.
Posted by: ThePensmith 10th May 2015, 10:34 PM
Olly and Caroline did their first day's filming today at the open audition in Manchester. God they're total friendship goals 
Elsewhere, The Mirror is now reporting Nick Grimshaw is in talks to replace Louis Walsh. Whilst I can't stand him on the radio I know him and Simon got on well when he interviewed him last year so this could possibly work: http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/nick-grimshaw-set-join-x-5675795
Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 10th May 2015, 10:40 PM
OMG as much as I love x-factor I might actually have to stop watching if bloody nick Grimshaw is a judge.
One of the worst celebs around at the moment by miles, beyond awful
Posted by: JosephO'Meara 10th May 2015, 10:40 PM
Gahhh can we PLEASE not have Nick Grimshaw 
Posted by: Liаm 10th May 2015, 10:52 PM
Grimmy is ok but only like if I listen to his radio show once in a while or watch Sweat The Small Stuff when someone good is on, he'd be so annoying to have as a judge full time
Posted by: AdamAloud 11th May 2015, 08:44 AM
Louis Walsh is one of the good guys. We will always be friends. The door remains open and who knows what's next.......
Looks like Louis is definitely OUT for this series then, unless 2007 happens all over again
Posted by: April 11th May 2015, 10:37 AM
Please not Grimmy. Anyone else but him!
Posted by: ThePensmith 11th May 2015, 10:55 AM
It'll certainly be interesting to see if the BBC let him have such close association with their main rivals. I said some time ago in this thread that they needed someone who was more independent of performing to be on the panel like a radio DJ. I'm not Grimmy's absolute greatest fan as I've said but if they're looking to get the edge over Strictly again he and Carly or Demi would be a good match with Simon and Cheryl.
Posted by: Hadji 11th May 2015, 01:15 PM
Simon needs to either re-instate Louis or piss off
Posted by: Robot 11th May 2015, 02:58 PM
Absolutely NOT at Nick Grimshaw or Demi Lovato.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 11th May 2015, 04:16 PM
Louis needs to get his hands OFF those ***** **** and BACK ON THIS SHOW NOW
Posted by: Rabbit Froot 11th May 2015, 04:29 PM
Louis leaving.
Posted by: troylovesmusic 11th May 2015, 05:37 PM
So glad Louis is leaving it's about bloody time I think someone like Tinie Tempah should replace him he's been a guest judge a few times at judges houses and also he helped Tom Jones in the battle rounds of The Voice one year so he seems to know his stuff . Plus he's pretty current and it would be good to have a current male judge on the panel .
Posted by: April 11th May 2015, 06:10 PM
I can just imagine Tinie and Tulisa's urban roots already
Posted by: Maurice Horan 11th May 2015, 08:35 PM
Sarah-Jane is not returning as host of the Xtra Factor.
Posted by: JosephO'Meara 11th May 2015, 08:37 PM
Yeah just came to post that, what a shame, I loved her last year
Jameela to replace her please
Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 11th May 2015, 08:56 PM
I loved Sarah-Jane and because of her it was the 1st xtra-factor I watched properly
Posted by: April 11th May 2015, 09:18 PM
Sarah Jane making way for the iconek Konnie Huq comeback tho.
Posted by: Liаm 11th May 2015, 09:32 PM
I think they need a current male judge, obviously before we've just had Simon, Louis or outdated Gary Barlow. Tinie Tempah is a good suggestion, even someone like Dan Smith from Bastille.
I liked Sarah Jane from what I saw, but I haven't watched Xtra Factor properly since 2012 oops. If Konnie was the host again I'd just have to *.*
Posted by: ThePensmith 11th May 2015, 10:32 PM
Oh yes, Jameela to replace Sarah Jane, definitely! Failing that Matt Edmondson would be a good shout!
Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 11th May 2015, 10:37 PM
Please no- he gets on my nerves so much
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Jameela and Konnie are great host suggestions or maybe Rochelle- imagine Jameela and Konnie hosting together *-*
Posted by: LeeWallace 11th May 2015, 10:46 PM
Rochelle Humes will be a judge / xtra factor presenter.
She's literally on EVERYTHING on ITV and is fastly getting higher profile slots.
Posted by: Liаm 11th May 2015, 10:53 PM
Rochelle is a good shout actually, wouldn't surprise me at all with This Morning etc. - I'm not her biggest fan as such but she's a good presenter.
Posted by: LeeWallace 11th May 2015, 11:07 PM
She's been on everything in the last couple of months.
Presenting Children In Need, This Morning, Frank Sinatra One Night Stand now Ninja Warrior and she did tease some exciting news coming
Posted by: April 12th May 2015, 10:28 AM
Presenting Children In Need, This Morning, Frank Sinatra One Night Stand now Ninja Warrior and she did tease some exciting news coming
She's also conveniently shown on the red carpet at all the awards shows as well
Posted by: ThePensmith 13th May 2015, 10:57 AM
New interview with Carolly from the Manchester open auditions in The Mirror today: http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/x-factor-olly-murs-caroline-5686443
I love the idea that Olly went round to Simon's for a curry to talk about doing the show. Don't know why, just amused me a little
I think what Olly says here and bought up with Simon about the show having got WAY too serious in recent years is true. It's part of why I switched off after the 2012 series. I really feel he and Caroline are going to bring the fun element back to the show
Posted by: JosephRomanyuta 19th May 2015, 02:29 PM
Celebrity News @TheCelebUK 1h1 hour ago
Demi Lovato has signed a deal to appear on this years @TheXFactor panel. Change is coming.. #xfactor.
No idea how reliable this account is but I'd like Demi on the show!
Posted by: #FrantaFanatic 19th May 2015, 04:36 PM
Demi Lovato has signed a deal to appear on this years @TheXFactor panel. Change is coming.. #xfactor.
No idea how reliable this account is but I'd like Demi on the show!
Hope its true!!!
She did post this on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/p/22h_pjuKhE/
Posted by: Ryan. 19th May 2015, 04:41 PM
Please be true!!!!
Posted by: FezVez 20th May 2015, 09:48 PM
Demi and Cheryl on the same panel would be IDEAL!
Posted by: Liаm 20th May 2015, 09:58 PM
Demi would be fab!
Simon wants to make Judges' Houses live too, logistically he admitted it's a bit of a challenge but they'd still do 2 a night with Olly and Caroline presenting from a studio back home.
Posted by: Vülker 20th May 2015, 10:54 PM
Judges Houses is so pointless.
Sure they have to pick their three or four acts but I don't see how going to Vanuatu is relevant or entertaining.
I'd rather they'd do it from mama Tweedy's iamspamspamamiin Newcastle.
Posted by: Danny 5th June 2015, 10:26 PM
UGH:
Dan Wootton @danwootton 1h1 hour ago
BIG Bizarre X Factor exclusive in @TheSunNewspaper tomorrow...It's Rita! 
Posted by: Danny 5th June 2015, 10:27 PM
I'm failing to understand why you'd get rid of Mel B for Rita bloody Ora.
Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 5th June 2015, 10:32 PM
Yay if it is Rita, I love her
Posted by: Liаm 5th June 2015, 10:35 PM
I don't think Mel wanted to come back, she is currently doing America's Got Talent and Australia's The Voice Kids (I think that started earlier last year so it didn't clash, not sure) is due back and she's on that (I think that may be airing in August or September or so after the main series is done, and that'd deffo clash with X Factor) Idk how she juggled it all last year!!
I like Rita, I certainly don't get the random hate for her.... She was brilliant on The Voice, I'd go as far as saying she's one of the very bes coaches I've seen on there between our version and the US/Aus ones (along with Delta Goodrem, Ricky Martin and Shakira). Uninspired choice but yeah I'm happy enough. I'd rather have Mel but I've come to terms with her not being back.
Posted by: JosephStyles 5th June 2015, 10:35 PM
I love Rita but I'd much rather Mel over her Although if Mel chose not to come back then fair enough of course.
Posted by: April 5th June 2015, 10:37 PM
I love Rita but I'll be very disappointed if she ditches The Voice after just one series and after claiming she picked The Voice over X Factor for more freedom etc.
Posted by: Envoirment 6th June 2015, 12:03 AM
Rather have Mel over Rita. Hopefully it isn't Demi/Rita/Cheryl/Simon though, not sure if I'd like that dynamic.
Posted by: Jonjo 6th June 2015, 01:28 AM
Rita! YES!
But yeah, I can't see it happening as I doubt there would be 3 females/1 male panel. Maybe she's the Xtra Factor host? 
Posted by: LeeWallace 6th June 2015, 03:19 AM
I'm rather disappointed tbh.
The judging panel is arguably the worst that it's been and Rita Ora has totally contradicted what her previous beliefs were regarding The Voice & X Factor.
Posted by: Maurice Horan 6th June 2015, 08:15 AM
But yeah, I can't see it happening as I doubt there would be 3 females/1 male panel. Maybe she's the Xtra Factor host?
Since when is Nick Grimshaw a woman?
Posted by: Mart!n 6th June 2015, 11:00 AM
I see Rita has jumped ship, hopefully Kylie re-joins The Voice
Actually the line-up for the X Factor judges looks pretty good with Rita in the judges line-up, I don't mind Grimmy.
Posted by: 'Dan 6th June 2015, 11:04 AM
not particularly excited about Rita joining but at least they've got someone who's relevant to today's music scene to replace Mel B (I did like her as a judge but she was obviously only going to last one season).
Rita/Cheryl/Simon seems like a good line-up, who'll be the fourth judge then? Hopefully not Demi Lovato, I'd prefer a fully British lineup, plus I imagine they'll get another man to give it a 50:50 gender split.
Posted by: Jonjo 6th June 2015, 05:12 PM
I can't not see Demi doing it after that pic she posted of (I'm assuming) a contract signing!
Posted by: Robot 6th June 2015, 05:33 PM
If Demi works it, I'll be SO :/ - I can't stand her singing voice, talking voice, false relationship with Simon (which is just as nauseating as Cheryl's, if not worse), just no on every level.
Three females wouldn't work either, it's not females that are hardly often hugely popular personalities, so surely a bigger male personality would be better to balance it as usual.
Posted by: Ryan. 6th June 2015, 06:10 PM
Demi would be amazing but it's 99% not her, a few days after that contract signing Instagram she announced she'd started a new record label with Nick Jonas so I assume it was for that. Plus she already has tour dates in October!
Posted by: T Boy 7th June 2015, 12:22 PM
It'd be nice to have someone who's actually interested in music as apposed to themselves.
Posted by: Liаm 11th June 2015, 04:50 PM
The arena auditions start July 6th so we'll definitely have a confirmed panel before then
I'm gonna guess Cheryl, Simon, Rita and Nick Grimshaw. I don't actually hate the latter but not keen on the idea of him as a judge, hmm... We'll see.
Posted by: 'Dan 11th June 2015, 05:24 PM
I think Nick Grimshaw would work better as the Xtra factor presenter than a judge, considering his career is a radio presenter I imagine that job would suit him better.
Posted by: LeeWallace 14th June 2015, 09:30 AM
According to reveal / heat / express / inside / the sun Rochelle Humes is the leading contender to be Xtra Factor host with other potentials being Brian Downling and Melvin Odoom.
Posted by: Jonjo 14th June 2015, 11:21 AM
Oh GOD NO! At any of those. Rochelle is so wooden. Brian Dowling is Brian Dowling (horrific) and I have no idea who Melvin Odoom is (so perhaps he's the better choice?)
Posted by: Robot 14th June 2015, 11:34 AM
I agree with everything Jonjo said, although I do know Melvin and he's annoying as f***.
Posted by: Liаm 14th June 2015, 11:56 AM
I don't really watch Xtra Factor anyway but Brian would worse than Caroline.... Not really a fan of Rochelle or Melvin but they'd be ok together I guess.
Posted by: Neil 14th June 2015, 11:59 AM
Well I would just *die* if Rochelle landed this. Please be true!
Posted by: LeeWallace 14th June 2015, 06:08 PM
Rochelle is FAB.
Posted by: FezVez 15th June 2015, 05:46 AM
I'm impressed that Brian Dowling is still relevant enough to be considered.
I can see Rochelle getting this, if anything just for the X Factor press team to go on about the fact her husband works for The Voice.
Posted by: Maurice Horan 15th June 2015, 08:56 AM
According to The Sun Kiss FM djs Melvin and Rickie are presenting the Xtra Factor possibly with Rochelle, also Nick Grimshaw has signed as X Facor judge also according to The Sun.
Posted by: LeeWallace 15th June 2015, 08:58 AM
I'm guessing it will end up being Melvin & Rochelle.
It's funny that three of the judges from Sweat The Small Stuff could all be on the X Factor. Nick Grimshaw is such a poor choice.
Posted by: Robot 15th June 2015, 03:14 PM
I can't get my head around why they'd want Nick Grimshaw, he's really not popular at all?
Posted by: LeeWallace 15th June 2015, 03:16 PM
I'm thinking the exact same, Sweat The Small stuff done rather poor ratings wise and they've basically stole the entire panel. I dislike how Nick Grimshaw is going to judge people on their singing ability yet he can't sing himself? I know Louis couldn't sing but at least he managed bands etc.
Posted by: Noahspike 15th June 2015, 03:27 PM
Like him or not (and personally I'm not a big fan) he's spent his entire career working for radio and music-oriented TV shows interviewing/constantly being around popstars and must have a good grasp of what it takes to be successful and the effective marketing of music acts. He doesn't claim to be a singer himself but has a certain amount of knowledge and I'd say could have a valuable perspective given the whole premise of the show.
Posted by: JosephStyles 15th June 2015, 03:41 PM
Yeah I agree that Nick is qualified to be a judge I think, he's certainly not some randomer. Ultimately, he's the person who'll be playing the contestants' singles if they work hard in the competition. However, I'm not sure how I'd feel about him on the panel. I'm willing to give him a shot but I find him quite irritating.
If we really aren't having Mel B (
), I'd be more than happy with Rita Ora taking the last spot, so hope those rumours are true!
Posted by: Liаm 15th June 2015, 03:44 PM
Yeah I ageee - qualified but not the best choice. I think it's good to have somebody from a different angle, we've had fellow singers and we've managers/record label execs. He's the type of person who, ultimately, is going to play the artists. But he is very irritating when I've seen him on other things so I'd have chosen someone like Sara Cox maybe.
Posted by: JosephStyles 15th June 2015, 03:49 PM
Or Jameela Jamil
Posted by: liamk97 15th June 2015, 04:01 PM
Even though he's a radio DJ, I really don't associate Nick with music knowledge. He just seems to be someone in public eye who, if you don't listen to Radio 1, no-one really knows what he does. Tbf, I hadn't really thought about how he's interviewed singers and been around them pretty much all his career which is a good point and does hold its advantages, but idk, it still feels really odd thinking of the prospect of him being on the panel.
Posted by: Hayzayy 16th June 2015, 08:18 AM
RITA ORA AND CHERYL ON THE PANEL !!
Posted by: J▲hq 16th June 2015, 08:38 AM
I actually love Nick Grimshaw so I'm pleased that he's been confirmed. Very intrigued about what he'll be like.
Don't mind Rita either so these choices aren't too bad, just wish Mel B would've kept on rather than Cheryl.
Posted by: Joe. 16th June 2015, 08:40 AM
I think Nick is a weird choice too. I mean, he's just lost 1 million listeners on the Radio 1 breakfast show? I know Nick is suppose to be 'part of the industry' and I being ditzy is part of Grimmy's radio 1 persona, but when I listen to his show I always feel like he comes across as the least 'clued in' of all the Radio 1 DJs when it comes to music. I feel like Scott Mills is a really knows his sh*t when it comes to pop music and Fearne always knew loads about alternative artists. Greg also often seems quite ahead of time with music too.
I don't understand why they got rid of Mel B? I thought she went down a lot better than Cheryl last year?
Posted by: ThePensmith 16th June 2015, 08:59 AM
Let's not forget here, Neil Fox (Pepsi Chart, Capital Radio) was a judge on Pop Idol. Irritating though I can find Grimmy at times he's an original choice for the panel. I reckon he'd be quite a good judge anyway.
Rita though *shudders*.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 16th June 2015, 09:04 AM
UGH UGH UGH UGH UGH UGH UGH
Posted by: LeeWallace 16th June 2015, 09:24 AM
I guess Simon needed Cheryl to get ha radio 1 playlist again!
Posted by: Joe. 16th June 2015, 09:28 AM
Jokes if Grimmy and R1 still won't play Cheryl's music.
Posted by: Mart!n 16th June 2015, 09:37 AM
Ain't she hosting another talent show in America or something, she couldn't balance things up to do both shows more than likely.
On a different note, looking forward to Grimmy's finale duet.
Posted by: April 16th June 2015, 09:44 AM
Rita was amazing on The Voice, so hopefully she'll be good on X Factor too. Still undecided over Nick Grimshaw. I'll reserve judgement until the show airs.
Posted by: Maurice Horan 16th June 2015, 09:47 AM
I guess Mel B's husband and her not being at the final has something to do with that.
I don't get why people hate on Nick Grimshaw so much, some people (especially on DS) act like Nick has hurt them personally. I'm going to watch with an open mind about the judging panel and see if they are any good.
Posted by: Joe. 16th June 2015, 09:51 AM
I think Grimmy will be a lot of fun in the initial auditions, but I get the feeling he won't have much to offer on the lives. But who knows, I'm willing to be proved wrong. Maybe he's just a Brian Freedman and they'll bring back Louis after 3 episodes.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 16th June 2015, 09:56 AM
Nick just has a very irritating persona, it's a bit like a toned down Fearne Cotton. Everything has to be ''cool'' for him to like it and if it isn't he mercilessly takes the piss pretending he only likes it for the lolz or whatever. You can just LIKE things you know.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 16th June 2015, 10:00 AM
Nick just has a very irritating persona, it's a bit like a toned down Fearne Cotton. Everything has to be ''cool'' for him to like it and if it isn't he mercilessly takes the piss pretending he only likes it for the lolz or whatever. You can just LIKE things you know.
Posted by: Cameron 16th June 2015, 10:04 AM
I'm quite disappointed that Rita jumped ship from The Voice (or maybe she can still do both?) However, I do feel X Factor is more suited to her. Dreading Nick Grimshaw as I find him a tad arrogant
Posted by: Liаm 16th June 2015, 11:26 AM
Rita <3 I think she's more suited to The Voice but she's fab anyway. Nick I'm still unsure on as he is quite irritating, but I'll give him a chance.
Posted by: Cameron 16th June 2015, 12:05 PM
Nick Grimshaw and Caroline Flack
the irritation will become too much to handle
Posted by: LeeWallace 16th June 2015, 12:06 PM
Helen Wood is the latest celebrity to be linked with the XTRA FACTOR host!
Posted by: Bonquiqui 16th June 2015, 12:09 PM
Im out.
Posted by: Griff 16th June 2015, 12:32 PM
Let's bear in mind this is a TV show that hires Cheryl Cole as a judge.
Posted by: Mart!n 16th June 2015, 12:38 PM
Who?
hang on... goes and googles
Posted by: Kuki Sanban 16th June 2015, 12:41 PM
Are you joking or is this an actual genuine rumour!? There's not a chance she'd get that!
Posted by: Ryan. 16th June 2015, 01:42 PM
There is absolutely zero chance that Helen Wood, or Brian Dowling for that matter, would get the Xtra Factor job. Rochelle seems a possibility likewise the Kiss FM guys.
Posted by: JosephStyles 16th June 2015, 02:41 PM
Much wit. Oh and it's Fernandez-Versini x
Lol if Helen Wood got it, I'd stop watching. Not that she will get it of course but still.
Posted by: Liаm 16th June 2015, 03:00 PM
HELEN WOOD LMAO
Posted by: T Boy 16th June 2015, 04:12 PM
That looks like the most abhorrant panel ever. Not one likeable personality at all. Good thing I gave up on this back in 2012.
Posted by: Griff 16th June 2015, 04:15 PM
Even the days of Chris and his nan are yearned for.
Posted by: Robot 18th June 2015, 12:37 AM
Xtra Factor presenters to be revealed imminently and Rochelle Humes has just followed X Factor on Twitter, so I'm guessing she's near enough confirmed. Whether it's Marvin or Rickie/Melvin, I can't say I'm particularly happy about either. I find Rochelle wooden and false presenting-wise anyway, Marvin is even more robotic and they're pretty cringy as a couple hosting on This Morning. Rickie & Melvin on the other hand, not wooden, but extremely annoying but they do seem more suited to a job like this.
Posted by: Maurice Horan 18th June 2015, 09:34 AM
Rochelle and Melvin have been announced as Xtra Factor hosts.
Posted by: LeeWallace 18th June 2015, 09:41 AM
It's hilarious that the whole Sweat The Small Stuff panel has joined X-Factor
Posted by: Liаm 18th June 2015, 12:11 PM
I don't watch Xtra Factor religiously anyway (I sometimes watch if there's nothing else on, I'm bored/have no plans and there's a good guest) but yeah not great choices. Melvin is ok but kinda irritating and Rochelle is.... Well, at least she's maybe slightly better than Caroline that's all I'll say
Posted by: JosephStyles 18th June 2015, 12:13 PM
I'm delighted with those choices! They've got great chemistry on Sweat the Small Stuff so I think they'll be a great time, and I love Rochelle anyway.
Posted by: Regina 18th June 2015, 12:55 PM
Why in Gods name does Rochelle keep getting work? She's useless as a popstar and even worse as a presenter.
Posted by: LeeWallace 18th June 2015, 01:09 PM
April is going to murder your ass.
Posted by: April 18th June 2015, 02:47 PM
Posted by: Mart!n 18th June 2015, 03:16 PM
Great... not worth watch the Xtra Factor than, they probably get it on in the broom cupboard.
Posted by: Noahspike 18th June 2015, 05:04 PM
Melvin, not Marvin.
(I assume you made that mistake anyway, as otherwise...erm?!)
~
Rochelle seems like a competent presenter based on the little I've seen but, in fairness, I think that's only ever been alongside her husband who's a complete charisma vacuum onscreen so she may have just seemed good in comparison.
Posted by: Dillan 18th June 2015, 07:37 PM
Rochelle is a FABULOUS choice. She should have been a judge tbh.
Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 24th June 2015, 06:06 AM
Pretty much this tbh
Posted by: Maurice Horan 5th July 2015, 10:08 PM
The first auditions tomorrow in Manchester are cancelled due to Simon's mum who passed away this weekend.
Posted by: JosephStyles 5th July 2015, 10:15 PM
Terrible news for Simon, my thoughts are with him and his family.
Posted by: ThePensmith 7th July 2015, 07:53 AM
Confirmed that postponed Manchester auditions will commence tomorrow. Good friends of mine in #MursArmy have a spare ticket for the London auditions next week but not sure I can get time off. Would go in a heartbeat otherwise!
Posted by: JosephStyles 7th July 2015, 10:08 PM
That's a big shame, I went to the auditions last year and I'd definitely recommend it, a fantastic experience!
(I actually saw Ben Haenow's audition that day *_* and Jack Walton/Steph Nala out of the finalists, and Raign!)
Posted by: Sean. 8th July 2015, 05:03 PM
(I actually saw Ben Haenow's audition that day *_* and Jack Walton/Steph Nala out of the finalists, and Raign!)
RAIGN!
Posted by: ThePensmith 9th July 2015, 08:13 AM
First official picture of the new judging line up (and Olly and Caroline):
Olly's there on his own today as Caroline's off filming Love Island...Rita likewise is otherwise indisposed with a commitment in Paris (which prompted my dad to say to me yesterday 'That wot Rita Ora's been sacked!' I wish).
Posted by: Sean. 9th July 2015, 08:53 AM
I can't help but feel Rita is going to look out of place as this goes on.
Posted by: ThePensmith 9th July 2015, 02:10 PM
Just as well I didn't get to go to the London auditions next Tuesday...just announced they've been cancelled in light of Simon's mum's funeral. All other London audition dates are still going ahead according to Applause Store.
Posted by: Cameron 9th July 2015, 03:00 PM
I wish they'd stop hiring people who can't commit to the whole series.
Posted by: April 9th July 2015, 04:45 PM
^I hope that's not in relation to Simon !!!
Posted by: ThePensmith 15th July 2015, 11:32 AM
Wembley auditions resume today and continue into early next week. Meanwhile, Sinitta is throwing a paddy re: the appointment of Grimmy. Why does this leathered old 80's hasbeen keep malingering around the show like a fart in a lift? http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/sinitta-slams-x-factors-nick-6068880
Posted by: Danvicii 15th July 2015, 02:04 PM
Sinitta never complained about Simon and Louis' non-ability to sing though did she? 
Desperate for relevance again I see
Posted by: Liаm 15th July 2015, 02:52 PM
The best was when they randomly gave her to Louis at Judges' Houses because she just had to appear that year
Posted by: Dillan 19th July 2015, 10:20 PM
Went to the auditions today. Some very talented people, hardly any bad acts!
Posted by: Cameron 19th July 2015, 10:45 PM
No!!
Caroline and Rita
Posted by: barbaric_dan 21st July 2015, 11:26 PM
Went yesterday. I'm very game for Grimmy as a judge.
The two shows I attended, I adored Rita as a judge! There is a disconnect as a four. It's very Cheryl & Simon, Rita & Grimmy.
Oh and I think the winner was there last night as the acts were v. good.
Posted by: ThePensmith 24th July 2015, 12:16 PM
Apparently the rumours of a live broadcast of judge's houses with Olly and Caroline in a central hub back home in the UK are true according to a few of today's papers. Wherever they do judge's houses will surely all need to be on the same time zone for that to happen though, which makes you wonder how they'll manage that?
Posted by: T Boy 24th July 2015, 12:40 PM
Apart from showing off and also making the show slightly differ from Pop Idol, what exactly is the point of dragging everyone to a house the judges only live in for that week?
Posted by: Liаm 24th July 2015, 01:53 PM
Not necessarily, I expect they'll say it's "HARDCORE JUDGES' HOUSES!!1!1!" and it'll be the biggest challenge of their life performing in the early hours of the morning abroad
Posted by: ThePensmith 24th July 2015, 02:25 PM
Probably therefore no different to Brits on holiday in Malia or somewhere doing drunk karaoke at 2am
Posted by: Martyn 24th July 2015, 02:34 PM
The performances for the judges will be pre-recorded it is just the reveal that is going to be live. TBF there are plenty of beautiful places in a similar time zones to the UK they can go. E.g Spain, Sweden, Iceland and I suppose they could use the East coast of the USA for it as well.
Posted by: JosephStyles 24th July 2015, 02:39 PM
Who says they have to do it in the same timezone anyway?
Posted by: Robot 24th July 2015, 02:51 PM
Yeah, I mean, if it's drastically different, it'll be difficult for the contestants but there's plenty of places that are at least close in time zone that would stop it being ridiculous.
Why the timezone would kind of matter, I'd have thought, is because it's often done outside and it wouldn't really look very picture-esque, nor be easy to film, if it was dark outside.
Posted by: Calum Hood 24th July 2015, 03:02 PM
For places like, say, New York or Las Vegas, where the whole city's practically illuminated at night, it would look a lot better on camera than it would in the daytime.
Posted by: Liаm 24th July 2015, 03:04 PM
I'm kind of glad it's live though, for all the problems associated with it the big thing for me is we won't have spoilers of the final 12/16! I know you don't have to look at spoilers but I can never help myself, I end up seeing them and when they're a click away I just have a peek It'll be much more exciting to have the results as a surprise. The spoilers are never 100% accurate but usually you more or less know the top 12/16 from them, maybe with one or two unexpected finalists.
Posted by: Martyn 24th July 2015, 03:21 PM
It'll be much more exciting to have the results as a surprise. The spoilers are never 100% accurate but usually you more or less know the top 12/16 from them, maybe with one or two unexpected finalists.To be fair you can usually tell who 80-95% of the finalists are from who gets majorly highlighted in the auditions.
Posted by: Froot. 24th July 2015, 04:39 PM
It's just asking for a hot mess.
Posted by: Griff 24th July 2015, 04:43 PM
It will probably be less interesting than before due to the wonders of editing.
Posted by: Ryan. 24th July 2015, 04:44 PM
Former Junior Eurovision star Cory Spedding is at the centre of an X Factor fix scandal, I've posted all about it http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=180632. I hope Cory has success one day as she is so talented, it's such a shame she's been treated this way.
Posted by: Griff 24th July 2015, 04:54 PM
If it makes you feel better about it, I don't think many people care about an X Factor fix in 2015 so it shouldn't affect her.
Posted by: Maurice Horan 24th July 2015, 10:44 PM
Bootcamp is split in 2 bits. This week they are recording "normal'' bootcamp like it was before Six chair challenge and on the 1st and 2nd of September they are filming the Six chair challenge.
Posted by: Martyn 24th July 2015, 10:55 PM
That seems a bit late for that. I suppose if they are doing "live" judges houses (results) then they want to leave it as late as possible. The 1st and 2nd is a tuesday and a wednesday... When do we think the first live show will be?
Posted by: ThePensmith 27th July 2015, 09:06 AM
I'm sure this is one audition that will end up being talked about, but apparently a Coventry based singer-songwriter by the name of Ben Clark at the London auditions last week got a bit of a rough time from Cheryl: http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/x-factor-hopeful-hits-wrong-9731051
Of course we'll have to wait and see what he sung for his actual audition to warrant such comments but it's a little bit rude of her to compare an auditionee automatically to a winner that's only had one single out, let alone his first album.
Posted by: Cameron 27th July 2015, 09:49 AM
Cheryl being the new Natalia Kills. The audition will be edited out as the nation cannot see 'ooor chezza' being booed
Posted by: Maurice Horan 27th July 2015, 11:31 AM
Rumoured guest judges at judges houses are:
Rita Ora and Chris Brown
Nick Grimshaw and Florence and the Machine
Cheryl and Kimberley Walsh
Simon and Nicole Scherzinger
Posted by: ThePensmith 27th July 2015, 12:12 PM
Wagner from the infamous 'Council Estate-Gate' saga of 2010 says hello to you:
Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 27th July 2015, 12:36 PM
If those are true
Nicole And Florence also should be amazing
Ew at worst GA member though and omg at that other thing even being on :puke2
Posted by: troylovesmusic 27th July 2015, 01:40 PM
Cheryl and Nick's judges houses choices I can see being possibly true but I highly doubt Rita's and Simon's choices are accurate especially Rita's.
Posted by: Liаm 27th July 2015, 02:02 PM
FLORENCE YAAAAAAAASS. Kimberly can just not though.
Posted by: Liаm 28th July 2015, 02:46 AM
An artice in the mirror says different though today
Simon and Paloma Faith <3
Cheryl and Dannii Minogue
Nick and Jess Glynne :/
Rita and TBA
Posted by: LeeWallace 28th July 2015, 03:40 AM
OH f*** OFF JESS GLYNNE & PALOMA FAITH.
I would DIE if it was Cheryl and Danni.
Posted by: Sean. 28th July 2015, 08:37 AM
What is wrong with the Cheryl spoiler? I don't get the dislike she has on this site (I quite like her)
As for Scherzinger and Faith rumours, I don't see it happening but hopefully I'm proven wrong as I love Paloma
EDIT: If that article is true she has a point about looking for something fresh but shes SO rude for saying he wasn't listening to her. Obviously can't comment until it airs or whatever but if she thinks anyone who disagrees with her isn't listening it's no wonder why shes heading into flop territory..
Posted by: Martyn 28th July 2015, 08:40 AM
Seriously unlikely to see Dannii Minogue appear due to her X Factor AU commitments.
Posted by: ThePensmith 28th July 2015, 02:02 PM
And it's farewell to another constant presence from the last 10 years of X Factor...Peter Dickson has stepped down from being the 'voice' of X Factor: https://twitter.com/peterdickson/status/625999722185146368
A top bloke indeed, up until just after Little Mix's series he used to come to our student's union and host an 'X Factor' night in January with three of that particular year gone's finalists. The one with the 2010 finalists had One Direction in the lineup and it was absolutely mobbed with fangirls.
But he was a great guy, I even got him to record him saying RRRRACCHHELL ADEDAAAJIII which was my answerphone message for a year and a bit until my phone died!
Posted by: Martyn 28th July 2015, 02:07 PM
Well this is interesting. Wonder who they will get to replace him, hopefully not Harry Hill.
Posted by: Martyn 28th July 2015, 02:15 PM
https://instagram.com/p/5rfUTIQpPs/
Cheryl looking like Skeletor now
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/bdhaHQ_pOeg/maxresdefault.jpg
Posted by: Liаm 28th July 2015, 03:23 PM
Her judges' houses for that is in the UK apparently so it'd be an easy trip as they're filmed around the same time, however I also doubt it's true too.
Posted by: Froot. 28th July 2015, 03:45 PM
I have NO idea who they can actually get to replace Peter, unless they just get Caroline and Olly to do the voiceovers?
It's like BB getting rid of Marcus Bentley :'(
Posted by: Liаm 28th July 2015, 03:52 PM
Oh god please not Harry Hill I'd take Olly/Caroline doing the voiceovers or even just Marvin/Rochelle as some Xtra Factor joke thing!
Posted by: Martyn 28th July 2015, 03:52 PM
It's like BB getting rid of Marcus Bentley :'(
Well when Kate was the presenter she just announced the contestants herself
Posted by: April 28th July 2015, 04:33 PM
R.I.P. X Factor
Posted by: Froot. 28th July 2015, 04:47 PM
Is that Mariah saying goodbye to her career?
Posted by: April 28th July 2015, 04:51 PM
"R.I.P. X Factor"
Merrier paying her respects to the show which couldn't afford her.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer 28th July 2015, 05:12 PM
Cheryl looking like Skeletor now
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/bdhaHQ_pOeg/maxresdefault.jpg
This clown is the real Skeletor:
Posted by: harryflynn0908 28th July 2015, 05:31 PM
Merrier paying her respects to the show which couldn't afford her.
Merrier couldn't afford Merrier Care poor hun as well poor hun
Posted by: Sean. 29th July 2015, 02:48 PM
Rita Ora and Chris Brown
Nick Grimshaw and Florence and the Machine
Cheryl and Kimberley Walsh
Simon and Nicole Scherzinger
If these are true as well my predictions for categories are:
Rita - Boys
Nick - Overs
Cheryl - Girls or Groups
Simon - Girls of Groups
Undecided on the last two, it could go either way but definitely would like Cheryl take the groups.
Posted by: Martyn 29th July 2015, 03:10 PM
Are they really going to give Cheryl a category that isn't the boys or girls though? Although apparently the groups are strongest this year so maybe her years of being in a group will be put to use.
Posted by: Calum Hood 29th July 2015, 03:28 PM
I really don't think they should give Nick the Overs, otherwise they'll just become a joke like in previous years. They were really strong last year with Simon, but I think Nick would be better placed with the Boys or the Groups.
Posted by: Martyn 29th July 2015, 03:40 PM
I would say if he gets the boys we should get some hot ones at least.
Posted by: barbaric_dan 30th July 2015, 01:37 PM
The strongest are groups and girls.
Is Nick's guest judge Harry?
Posted by: ThePensmith 30th July 2015, 02:15 PM
Another big 'it's a fix' type stink is trying to be kicked up by the tabloids today...namely in light of the fact Louise Labelle (who was one of the new backing vocalists on Olly's most recent arena tour) auditioned this year and is at boot camp.
I do love in this country that Joe Public make such a ruckus about certain contestants who enter shows like this or 'The Voice' and are constantly reminded of their singing pasts prior to entering the show like they've just committed some awful crime - Esmee Denters on the last series of 'The Voice' was a prime example of this.
Posted by: barbaric_dan 30th July 2015, 02:41 PM
There's loads of links.
Backing dancers of Rita auditioned. A former band mate of Ollys. A former Jessie J backing singer who also sings with Olly. A woman who was linked to Sinita's original "So Macho". Shall I continue?
Posted by: Ryan. 3rd August 2015, 03:41 PM
Great trailer!
Love the Chez-bot! Reminds me of the 'Wear My Kiss' video too.
Posted by: Robot 3rd August 2015, 04:35 PM
I didn't notice any difference in Cheryl's character in that trailer?
Posted by: Calum Hood 3rd August 2015, 04:44 PM
Nor do we ever on the show.
Posted by: Cameron 3rd August 2015, 05:18 PM
Same amount of auto-tune used on her speaking voice that we would normally hear on her 'singing' voice
She does look very thin as well! I hope she is eating alright
Posted by: AdamAloud 3rd August 2015, 05:30 PM
I think the most offensive thing said about Cheryl in this is comparing her to Heidi Range tbh.
Posted by: Ryan. 3rd August 2015, 06:24 PM
I've just noticed Louis as a cleaner right at the end!
Posted by: jase. 3rd August 2015, 10:19 PM
Good lord, that trailer was mega cringe
Posted by: Hayzayy 4th August 2015, 09:41 AM
That trailer was brillant, the show is mocking itself and that's good fun, I feel like this year is going to be so much fun !
Posted by: OutstandingMixer 4th August 2015, 01:23 PM
It looks like the show isn't taking itself too seriously anymore. You only have to look at the 2014 trailer to see how serious it was. I think they're looking to make it more light hearted and fun like BGT is now.
Posted by: harryflynn0908 4th August 2015, 03:12 PM
Hate the advert so cringe
Posted by: troylovesmusic 4th August 2015, 03:23 PM
I think the advert is quite good tbh aren't adevert's for entertainment/reality TV shows meant to be cringey anyway ?
Posted by: harryflynn0908 4th August 2015, 04:05 PM
True, but to me it just seems like they arent taking it serious now
Posted by: J▼hnkm 4th August 2015, 04:29 PM
Exactly. I for one think that is exactly what the show needs to be these days. It's lost any pretense of being about finding the next singing superstar, if it happens it will be a happy accident but even if you win now it's moderate success at best. It's first and foremost entertainment now and that trailer is highlighting that and doing so very well at that.
Posted by: ThePensmith 5th August 2015, 01:35 PM
Just what I was going to say
It definitely feels like the show's gonna be fun again!PS I've applied for Boot Camp filming in September
Posted by: Liаm 5th August 2015, 02:03 PM
Yeah the tone is perfect I think. I don't think it's totally out of the question that they'll still find moderately successful acts but with the way they handle winners lately I'm not expecting any "success" for the winner beyond James Arthur's level! We watch it and get invested but there's really no point in them pretending they're going to find the next Ed Sheeran or Taylor Swift, because they're not and I hate when reality shows act like they will!
Posted by: J▼hnkm 5th August 2015, 04:42 PM
TBH, I can easily be detached right now because the last winner I loved was Little Mix, which feels like the last time the series was TRULY a vehicle to find a popstar.
Posted by: ThePensmith 13th August 2015, 11:35 AM
So it's currently looking like the first audition shows will be going out over Bank Holiday weekend on 29th August
Posted by: KWEEN_DEE 13th August 2015, 01:04 PM
Yay! I have tickets to some chair challenge!
Posted by: Common Sense 13th August 2015, 01:38 PM
Quite late. Am sure it started mid-August last year.
Posted by: Martyn 13th August 2015, 02:18 PM
I wonder if they will go for shows Saturday, Sunday and Monday?
Posted by: Vülker 14th August 2015, 10:41 AM
Just won tickets to attend a session of the Six Chair Challenge! haha
It's got four sessions in total, assuming it's one session per judge I'm hoping I get to see Cheryl picking her acts.
Posted by: Ryan. 14th August 2015, 10:09 PM
I have too! I'm hoping I get to see the girls category as that always has my favourites in, but seeing any category will be very fun and intriguing too.
Posted by: Martyn 14th August 2015, 10:16 PM
It's got four sessions in total, assuming it's one session per judge I'm hoping I get to see Cheryl picking her acts.
Well it will be the longest session as she can't make a decision.
Posted by: Vülker 15th August 2015, 06:48 AM
Worth going to then if that's the case. I wanna see her struggle with her head in her hands.
Posted by: KWEEN_DEE 15th August 2015, 10:11 PM
Cheryl's very sweet with interacting with the audience. So if you're close to her she'll chat to you
Posted by: ThePensmith 17th August 2015, 08:42 AM
I have tickets for Six Chair Challenge too - second day of filming
Posted by: Maurice Horan 19th August 2015, 12:45 PM
#XFactor
Back next weekend!
Posted by: ThePensmith 21st August 2015, 01:38 PM
First preview of the new series:
I think it's safe to say I'm quite excited about this, yes
Posted by: #FrantaFanatic 24th August 2015, 02:35 PM
Cheryl has had herself a nice lil promotion to Executive Producer 
Posted by: Martyn 24th August 2015, 02:48 PM
Vanity credit.
Posted by: Ryan. 24th August 2015, 07:59 PM
This year the viewers will choose which judge gets which category by a Twitter vote. Great change as it of course means less manipulation, now hopefully they take it one step further and make live show running orders done by a live draw on the previous week's Xtra Factor or something!
Posted by: JosephStyles 24th August 2015, 08:06 PM
Oh wow, I love that idea Will be very interesting to see what way it swings!
Posted by: Noahspike 24th August 2015, 08:16 PM
I'd imagine they wouldn't do that due to the running order also being dependent on logistics like stage set-ups as well as the need for the spacing out of different types of performance throughout the show, but I may be wrong.
I like the change they've made anyway. I bet Louis wishes it had come into effect back in his day as he'd have less chance of getting the groups or overs again.
Posted by: Liаm 24th August 2015, 08:27 PM
Yeah that idea sounds good, it should make that part of the show more exciting! Usually by the end of the auditions when you can tel which category is strongest and then you know that category will be Cheryl's or Simon's Plus there won't be leaks I assume, because we'll decide anyway, which is a plus as I can never seem to avoid spoilers!
Posted by: Veis 24th August 2015, 08:30 PM
Actually, #CherylGroups is the only hashtag that is trending on twitter right now!
Good choice
Posted by: Calum Hood 24th August 2015, 08:34 PM
I'd really like for Cheryl to have the Groups this year, but I can only really see her ending up with the Girls if it's down to a Twitter vote.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer 24th August 2015, 08:38 PM
I really hope Cheryl finally gets the Groups. It would be typical if she got the Girls for a fourth time!
Posted by: KWEEN_DEE 24th August 2015, 08:43 PM
The groups are really good ! Cheryl!
Posted by: Dobbo 24th August 2015, 08:46 PM
Ought to be:
Cheryl - Groups
Simon - Overs
Rita - Girls
Nick - Boys
Posted by: Robot 24th August 2015, 08:52 PM
Has Simon ever had the girls before? That'd be interesting, they always seem to get a hard time but as proved with Fleur, he's good at essentially PR'ing people so they seem more likeable and supportable.
Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 24th August 2015, 09:18 PM
Cheryl- Groups
Simon- Girls
Nick- Boys
Rita- Overs
I just dumped Rita with overs as I really want the other 3 to get those categories. Cheryl because she was in a group, Simon for the reasons Rob stated above and Nick for boys cause I think he'll do a good job!
Posted by: Mart!n 24th August 2015, 09:29 PM
He had the girls when Leona Lewis won
Posted by: Mart!n 24th August 2015, 09:30 PM
My Choice
Cheryl- Groups
Simon- Girls
Nick- Overs
Rita- Boys
Posted by: Dobbo 24th August 2015, 09:33 PM
It was technically classed as "16s-24s" back then though so he's still yet to have a fully female category to mentor.
Posted by: JosephStyles 24th August 2015, 09:38 PM
Good choice
Not that it really matters when noms only count during the Saturday show
It seems like some people want Cheryl to have the groups just for the sake of it, but for what it's worth I think she'd be good with that category so wouldn't mind her getting it. I think she could carry on Simon's work with the overs too and keep it a current and exciting category, so I don't really mind what she ends up with. Nice to see it being wide open this year!
Posted by: Mart!n 24th August 2015, 09:45 PM
Hopefully Fleur will drop her debut single pretty soon. Its been a long time coming.
Posted by: #FrantaFanatic 25th August 2015, 12:32 AM
I dunno why but i REALLY want rita to get the Boys!
Posted by: #FrantaFanatic 25th August 2015, 07:23 AM
Some promo shots:
Posted by: Kieran. 25th August 2015, 08:12 AM
Apparently, she is dropping her album before Ben's. I can't wait for Fleur to start proving why she is the actual winner of X Factor 2014.
Posted by: Jonjo 25th August 2015, 09:07 AM
Rita literally SLAYING those promo shots *.*
Posted by: J▼hnkm 25th August 2015, 09:38 AM
Simon looks SO out of place in that mix. At least with Louis and Shazza he didn't look like he was LEERING over the young ones.
Posted by: #FrantaFanatic 25th August 2015, 01:14 PM
Some promo shots of the rest:
Cheryl:
Caroline:
Caroline & Olly:
Simon:
Rochelle:
Melvin & Rochelle:
Melvin:
Olly:
Nick:
Posted by: Danvicii 25th August 2015, 01:25 PM
Rita Ora is gonna win the Thermo Fashion Award for hottest X Factor judge based on those shoots, amazing!
Posted by: troylovesmusic 25th August 2015, 01:34 PM
I'm really looking forward to this series don't know why but I've got a good feeling about it !
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 25th August 2015, 03:18 PM
Rochelle looks so awkward in those photo's
Posted by: J▼hnkm 25th August 2015, 03:32 PM
"Grimmy" already doing his best to snatch the SMUG c**t crown from Queen Cowell.
Posted by: Noahspike 25th August 2015, 04:04 PM
Simon's refusal to be styled has never distressed me more than in those group shots. He could at least wear jeans that fit him.
Posted by: Vülker 25th August 2015, 04:20 PM
Cheryl doesn't look on top of her fashion game.
That hair! That dress!
Long gone are the days of Cannes 2012.
Also, she's free to do as she wants and lose whatever weight she wants but being this skinny doesn't suit her at all.
Heartbreaking to see Cheryl upstaged by Rota Ora.
Posted by: OutstandingMixer 25th August 2015, 04:40 PM
Cheryl isn't doing it for me much lately. Rita just oozes sex tbh.
Posted by: ThePensmith 25th August 2015, 05:10 PM
The promo shots are cool. Simon looks a bit more relaxed now, don't you think? Maybe it's being a dad that's done it to him but he seems a lot less like WE MUST FIND THE NEXT LEONA/1D KTHANX. Obviously he always will have that about him, that's part of the show, but it doesn't look like it consumes his every thought and as I've mentioned already, this series feels like it'll be a fun series again.
I'm loving the idea of us choosing the categories, it mixes things up without being all OHMIGOD TWIST like in previous and especially recent series. I think Cheryl would be perfect to do the groups this year. I remember in her first year on the show she really wanted the groups cause of JLS so it'll be nice for her to get them cause obviously being in GA she had more than enough experience and advice to offer.
Posted by: Liаm 26th August 2015, 09:55 PM
Full schedule for this series has been released. There is no Saturday show for 4 weeks because of the rugby world cup And live shows are 7 weeks long, not 10 - but the six chair challenge is now spread over THREE weeks
29 August - 8pm - 9.30pm
30 August - 8pm - 9pm
05 September - 8.15pm - 9.30pm
06 September - 7.45pm - 9pm
12 September - 8pm - 9.15pm
13 September - 8pm - 9pm
19 September - 8pm - 9.30pm
20 September Country House Boot Camp 1/2 - 7pm - 9pm
27 September Country House Boot Camp 2/2 - 7pm - 9pm
04 October 6 chair challenge 1/3 - 7pm - 9pm
11 October 6 chair challenge 2/3 - 7pm - 9pm
18 October 6 chair challenge 3/3 - 7pm - 9pm
24 October Judges Houses live 1/2 - 7.30pm - 10pm
25 October Judges Houses live 2/2 - 7.30pm - 9pm
The X Factor goes live...
31 October - 8pm
01 November - 8pm
07 November - 8pm
08 November - 8pm
14 November - 8pm
15 November - 8pm
21 November - 8pm
22 November - 8pm
28 November - 8pm
29 November - 8pm
05 December - 8pm
06 December - 8pm
12 December - 8pm
13 December - 8pm
Posted by: burbe 26th August 2015, 09:56 PM
I'm looking forward to the show for once. Normally it's just something to watch on Saturday out of habit, but this year looks like it could be refreshing to watch.
Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2015, 10:00 PM
Oh that's not been disrupted as much as I expected but ugh at the reduced live shows, meaning more double eliminations I presume?
Posted by: Danvicii 26th August 2015, 10:14 PM
more weeks of buildup than actual live shows does the bootcamp/6 chair challenge really have to be dragged out that long anyway?
still looking forward to it as always
Posted by: Scherz 26th August 2015, 10:19 PM
Wow, the live shows are starting super late! They usually have a Halloween themed week a few weeks into the lives!
I'm sorry if it's already been asked (and we probably don't know) but do we know yet how it will play out with the winners single?
I'm assuming it'll be released the Friday after the Sunday show to be in contention for Christmas #1 or will it be the week before?
Posted by: Martyn 26th August 2015, 10:25 PM
Wow that is a late start.
Posted by: Vülker 26th August 2015, 10:27 PM
They'll probably release each finalist's version of the winner's single on the Friday before the final and whoever's #1 wins.
Posted by: Ryan. 26th August 2015, 10:33 PM
It's a shame about the reduced number of live shows, but I am pleased that normal Bootcamp and the Six Chair Challenge are going to be getting more time this year!
Posted by: Calum Hood 26th August 2015, 10:36 PM
Three episodes of the 6 chair challenge to allow for Cheryl's 100 hours of indecisiveness to be broadcast x
A shame about the reduced number of live shows, but I'm guessing, minus the first week, if they stick to the standard 12 contestants, there'd be a double elimination every week which keeps it exciting!
Posted by: Vülker 26th August 2015, 10:41 PM
Or each judge puts through 4 acts in their category only to cut two out in the first episode as a **TWIST** leaving only 8 acts competing in Week 2 but the ditched acts are put to a live vote for ONE to comeback to the competition as a wildcard at the start of Week 2's episode.
I'm dizzy.
Posted by: Calum Hood 26th August 2015, 10:55 PM
I'm dizzy.
That would be quite brutal!
Posted by: J▼hnkm 26th August 2015, 11:11 PM
To be honest, less live shows doesn't seem like a bad thing to me, they always take FOREVER in the first few weeks, so if we accelerate that a bit then yay.
Posted by: Jonjo 26th August 2015, 11:33 PM
I quite like that amount of live shows, however, I'd just wish they'd get rid of Bootcamp (or cut it down to one episode). By far the most boring and uninteresting part of the whole show.
I love the six chair challenge though, so that doesn't bother me but how will all four get split over 3 episodes? 1hr 30mins each category?
Posted by: Vülker 26th August 2015, 11:34 PM
Actually, now that I think it over they might try and go for something closer to The Voice and eliminate one act in each category during the first two live shows. 8 acts left competing in Week 3 with a double elimination shock lurking in the shadows.
It would make sense as they're dragging out Bootcamp and the Six Chair Challenge, making us more emotionally attached to the acts before they get on that stage.
Posted by: Taylor Jago 27th August 2015, 01:16 AM
Something interesting would be a vote to save and a vote to eliminate, possibly in the first week, and the four people with the highest percentage of votes to eliminate are out. Then we can have single eliminations for the rest of the shows. Oh, and I really hope that from when there are five contestants left the act with the lowest votes is eliminated directly.
Anyway, if things went according to my proposed twist, the number of people in each week would look like this:
Week 1: 12 acts
Week 2: 8 acts
Week 3: 7 acts
Week 4: 6 acts
Week 5: 5 acts
Week 6 (semi-final): 4 acts
Week 7 (Final): 3 acts
Posted by: J▼hnkm 27th August 2015, 07:48 AM
I think it's likely to go:
Week 1: 12 acts
Week 2: 10 acts
Week 3: 8 acts
Week 4: 7 acts
Week 5: 6 acts
Week 6 (semi-final): 5 acts (one leaving on Saturday, maybe as part of a #twitter vote again or something like that and one on Sunday)
Week 7 (Final): 3 acts
or something, either way I don't think we'll lose an act from each category in the first week
Posted by: Mart!n 27th August 2015, 09:45 AM
The lineup looks better, the six chair challenge is a bit dragged out. Its a shame about the live shows been stripped down, less live music guests. I reckon 2 acts will go each weekend, one on Saturday, and the other Sunday. Until there are 6 acts left or so, with 1 going out each week.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 27th August 2015, 12:27 PM
They COULD just remove 5 minutes of padding from the Sunday show and still have 2 guests every week, or even THREE given half the show consists of nothing of any consequence whatsoever.
Posted by: #FrantaFanatic 28th August 2015, 03:33 AM
Xtended ( sorry I HAD to!) Promo AKA First look. Hopefully it will wet your appetite until tomorrow (Saturdays) premier! (Could this be the opening for this series?)
Posted by: ThePensmith 28th August 2015, 12:36 PM
That preview has got me all kinds of excited I like the fact it's poking fun at the show with the whole Cheryl's fear of the six chair challenge etc
Posted by: #FrantaFanatic 28th August 2015, 07:39 PM
Some previews for tomorrow:
Techno Susan:
Lauren:
4th Power:
All I'm saying is 4TH POWER!!!!!!
These girls are amazing!!!!! With my love of K-pop. They are the closest i think we would ever get over here (I know they are from the Philippines)
Posted by: Ryan. 29th August 2015, 03:29 PM
Quite a typical X Factor song list for tonight according to Digital Spy, however I hope the girl that is singing Ariana Grande's Just A Little Bit Of Your Heart is given a decent amount of airtime as that is a very inspired choice.
Posted by: Calum Hood 29th August 2015, 03:31 PM
That performance HAS to be amazing, such a beautiful song!
Posted by: Ryan. 29th August 2015, 03:36 PM
It really is a beautiful song and probably my favourite non-single froorm that album! It's the type of song that could zoom up the charts (along the lines of 'I Know You Won't) with a bit of airtime too.
Posted by: Jason 29th August 2015, 07:09 PM
This madam is crazy! 
Poor 2 Unlimited!
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 07:17 PM
Lauren has a good enough voice but if that is one of the BIG hopes of the year...
Posted by: Robot 29th August 2015, 07:19 PM
Nah, she gives me Lola Saunders vibes at best.
Posted by: sammy01 29th August 2015, 07:22 PM
God that was so horribly staged with the song choice. It was X factor saying we get criticised for the same Whitney songs over and again but it wasn't our fault. Well it was because they are used in the lives every week.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 07:27 PM
That's what I meant. She screams 8th place AT BEST in the final.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 07:29 PM
This bitch has won me over already *.*
Posted by: sammy01 29th August 2015, 07:31 PM
Another staged song choice, 'Nooooooooooo we don't wanna hear Beyonce or Celine Dion any more'!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Robot 29th August 2015, 07:32 PM
I AM SLAYED.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 07:33 PM
Yeah I'm not loving this whole "Oh well we want you to sing this" shit. Just tell them to sing it from the off.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 07:33 PM
Cheryl needs to STOP with the accents right now. Abysmal.
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 29th August 2015, 07:35 PM
I CANT STAND THE JUDGES TELLING THE CONTESTANTS WHAT TO SING....THEY ARE AUDITING IN FOR YOU. SHOULD BE THERE CHOICE, NOT YOURS 
Posted by: sammy01 29th August 2015, 07:36 PM
It wouldn't be so bad if Beyonce and Celine were used each live show when they have full control of the song choice.
She was ok but I think her voice wasn't strong enough to carry the song off and the inserted whatever you call that bit saved it.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 07:37 PM
Who wants to hear a big Celine or Beyonce ballad in 2015? Certainly nobody cool enough to be deemed X Factor worthy.
Posted by: sammy01 29th August 2015, 07:43 PM
What people can have backing dancers now?
Posted by: Danvicii 29th August 2015, 07:43 PM
omg Techno Susan *_*
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 07:44 PM
Ugh, what manufactured bollocks. Who sings that kind of song to highlight their singing. Clearly just in it for a quick dabble with "fame".
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 07:44 PM
Only if you're hot and one of the chosen few.
Posted by: sammy01 29th August 2015, 07:45 PM
Cheryl is a triple threat? Is this show just trying to be a parody now?
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 29th August 2015, 07:46 PM
Love Cheryl BUT HA Triple Threat you kidding.....She mimes like 90% of performances
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 07:46 PM
That voice!! Haha wtf. No thanks.
Posted by: sammy01 29th August 2015, 07:48 PM
Sam Smith wannabe, one of those is enough thanks.
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 29th August 2015, 07:48 PM
So Celine and Beyonce are no-go's get Adele - Make You Feel My Love is allowed....I have heard this song more
Posted by: troylovesmusic 29th August 2015, 07:49 PM
It was like he was impersonating Jessie J
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 07:49 PM
His voice isn't even that good, but I guess because he doesn't LOOK right it must be.
Posted by: Jason 29th August 2015, 07:49 PM
I was on the Internet and I thought it was a woman singing this song.
Posted by: sammy01 29th August 2015, 07:53 PM
So far we have had the chavy girl who is better than you'd think, the crazy one, the arguing couple, the fat dodgy looking guy with a big voice and the older lady with her last chance. It is still X factor by numbers no amount of 'new' or trying to say they don't want big ballad songs is changing that.
Posted by: Mart!n 29th August 2015, 07:53 PM
What the fook was that, and 4 yes votes, and he looked so boring and grumpy as hell in the run up.
Lauren was good, apart from that the rest of the show has been rather dull.
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 29th August 2015, 07:56 PM
Cant stand Grimmy so far, Never wanted to punch a judge more
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 29th August 2015, 07:59 PM
ASIANS*.*
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 07:59 PM
Oh my YES at this hot slice of girl group action
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 29th August 2015, 08:00 PM
omg the slayage
Posted by: Jason 29th August 2015, 08:00 PM
Buzzjack goes crazy with this girl group.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 08:00 PM
Has Grimmy come out yet? I mean he really is just a 40 years younger Louis at this point.
Posted by: sammy01 29th August 2015, 08:01 PM
Is Nick Grimshaw gay, he is camp as hell?
They were good, only really good ones in the show so far really.
Posted by: Robot 29th August 2015, 08:02 PM
SLAY ME ASIANS
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 29th August 2015, 08:02 PM
They was amazing
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 29th August 2015, 08:03 PM
so this is what 2ne1 are doing now.
Posted by: sammy01 29th August 2015, 08:04 PM
They were a bit shouty though, at some point they are going to have to tone it down and sing something more lyrics driven and that will be the make or break moment.
Posted by: Ryan. 29th August 2015, 08:05 PM
They were really good, but one of them especially was an amazing singer and I hope she takes more of the vocals in future. She was the one that stood on the far left at the beginning and sung Ariana's parts of the song.
Posted by: Mart!n 29th August 2015, 08:05 PM
Wow TOTALLY love that girl group, and great track to perform, it really showed their voices, blew me away, great performance.
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 29th August 2015, 08:06 PM
they actually sang it better than Jessie.
(not that its that hard to do)
Posted by: troylovesmusic 29th August 2015, 08:06 PM
I think 4th Power weren't perfect but they have MASSIVE potential to be amazing I think they just need to reign in the vocals a bit and not oversing as much .
Posted by: Maurice Storan 29th August 2015, 08:08 PM
I'm so glad that they took the TOWIE esque audience talking thing out way better that way.
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 29th August 2015, 08:10 PM
hot guy*.*
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 29th August 2015, 08:10 PM
I wonder if Olly urged him to do this
EDIT: Hot Guy
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 08:10 PM
Oh no he's got a child that will stop loving him and die if he doesn't make it!!!!1!1!!!!!!
Posted by: sammy01 29th August 2015, 08:11 PM
I don't know why but I find ginger stubble hot, Alonso is the perfect example of it.
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 29th August 2015, 08:11 PM
i hate him already
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 08:12 PM
Thing is, do we really need another personality free downtempo male singer? Hell no.
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 29th August 2015, 08:12 PM
Forgetting the lines to Budapest is unforgivable in my eyes 
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 29th August 2015, 08:13 PM
he just needs to do his next song shirtless.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 08:14 PM
Rita speaking the truth. Refreshing.
Posted by: sammy01 29th August 2015, 08:14 PM
Well Rita I don't remember any of your songs so...........
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 08:14 PM
Oh now they're all at it.
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 29th August 2015, 08:14 PM
Rita actually telling the truth though. She's not as awful as i thought she was going to be.
Posted by: Envoirment 29th August 2015, 08:14 PM
Don't really like Nick Grimshaw and Rita is alright.
4th Power were great, definitely have a lot of potential. Loved the woman who sang Mary Mary's "Shackles (Praise You)". So far a decent first episode!
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 29th August 2015, 08:15 PM
I'm sure she's devastated.
Posted by: sammy01 29th August 2015, 08:16 PM
I'm sure my point wasn't how she felt on my opinion.
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 29th August 2015, 08:17 PM
Quite like Rita She is my fave so far.
Nick Grimshaw on the other hand I would rather have Ablisa as my Mentor/Judge than him
Posted by: Robot 29th August 2015, 08:19 PM
Feel quite sorry for that guy, pretty much used as a reason to give Olly Murs a storyline when he's otherwise clearly very average.
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 29th August 2015, 08:22 PM
omg this pitchy drunk woman.
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 29th August 2015, 08:22 PM
omg this hot guy*.*
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 08:23 PM
So this is all building up to a "shock" yes for red dress girl
Posted by: Envoirment 29th August 2015, 08:24 PM
"Better In Time" instrumental and Leona mention
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 29th August 2015, 08:26 PM
OMG Her Voice *.*
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 29th August 2015, 08:26 PM
This girl is good.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 29th August 2015, 08:26 PM
Well, thank goodness her nerves didn't stop her from oversinging the shit out of that
Posted by: Robot 29th August 2015, 08:27 PM
I don't really like Louisa's tone actually. Good voice but nowhere near as good as they're making her out to be and needs work.
Andrea's audition with that song >>>>>>>>
Posted by: Envoirment 29th August 2015, 08:27 PM
"Footprints In The Sand" too.
She has a great voice, but I think it would've better had she shown a little restraint.
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 29th August 2015, 08:27 PM
Ready for the Asians to take over.
Posted by: Maurice Storan 29th August 2015, 08:36 PM
Was a good 1st show! Excited for the rest of the series. Gonna catch up on the Xtra Factor tomorrow.
Posted by: ThePensmith 29th August 2015, 09:37 PM
Great first episode! Grimmy and Rita do work well, more than I expected them to. 4th Power are so cute and AMAZING performance from them. I can see them going far. Likewise Jennifer - I love that she did Mary Mary 'Shackles' as well, that's one of my favourite songs. Techno Susan was hilarious as well, I want some of her energy when I'm 60 please
It was really sad to see Jon get four no's, especially seeing Olly's reaction cause you could see how much he was rooting for him and it shows what a heart of gold he has. But they were absolutely right to not put him through - he can sing but he needs that confidence in himself as a performer because he looked like a rabbit in headlights.
He could easily come back next year if he uses the time wisely to build his confidence and I think he should. It took Olly three years on the trot of trying out for X Factor, even Alexandra Burke did it twice and she won the thing.
Oh and Olly and Caroline - PERFECT
Posted by: P@ul 29th August 2015, 09:47 PM
Loved tonight's episode. Judges and presenters were brilliant! Talent as well was amazing!Lauren,Jennifer,Tom Bleasby,Tom Davies,4th Power and Louisa were all fantastic!
Posted by: Mart!n 29th August 2015, 09:48 PM
I wouldn't bother it was pretty awful, awful presenters and only 5 auditions and they were all naff and silly stuff, seriously why do they bother. I'm just sticking to the main show each week, until the lives kick off. And I stopped watching the Xtra Factor last year after a few episodes. I just miss Louie's Limericks
Posted by: Danvicii 29th August 2015, 09:53 PM
yeah I tried watching Xtra Factor last year and there is no point, gave up after a few weeks
Posted by: Maurice Storan 29th August 2015, 10:30 PM
Hmmm that doesn't sound good, i always loved the Xtra Factor after a live show btw. Still gonna watch tomorrow and see if it's really that awful.
Posted by: Nick F1 30th August 2015, 08:26 AM
finally this has started lemme download first episode!
Posted by: P@ul 30th August 2015, 10:00 AM
XF only got 7.65m viewers last night.. Nearly 2 million down on last nights opener
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 11:24 AM
But it did drop to those kind of levels fairly quickly last year anyway. Maybe it'll just be more stable this year.
Posted by: sammy01 30th August 2015, 12:25 PM
Well it is at 7.5m already and Strictly isn't cutting into its audience yet, doesn't look good.
Posted by: Martyn 30th August 2015, 01:18 PM
Apparently the Tom person who loves Cheryl and brought his backing dancers follows me on twitter #impact
Posted by: KWEEN_DEE 30th August 2015, 01:21 PM
I was at Louisa's audition. So good. Same with Olly's ex band member. That was just super awkward.
Posted by: Martyn 30th August 2015, 01:25 PM
I would compare this weeks audition with the bank holiday ratings last year as it is nearly always lower figures.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 02:03 PM
If it settles into a ~7 million (overnight) average it'll be fine. We all know it's not a juggernaut anymore. Plus this year I would wager even with TWO host it's cheaper on talent costs purely because Rita/Nick/Caroline/Olly don't have much negotiating POWER in terms of bagging £££ compared with Louis, Sharon, Mel etc.
Posted by: Danvicii 30th August 2015, 02:04 PM
it didn't take long for the first X Factor scandal to happen...
And show producers who drafted in the slick girl band Fourth Power knew all about their professional background in the Far East.
All contestants are supposed be wannabe beginners but these girls are seasoned performers who have been on TV and even released records available to buy on Amazon.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 02:10 PM
Well, it's hardly the first time it's happened. I love that even at it's nadir it's still able to drive ridiculous headlines.
Posted by: Martyn 30th August 2015, 02:20 PM
Pretty sure anyone without a UK record deal can audition for the show?
Posted by: SexySummerFruits 30th August 2015, 02:50 PM
Does anybody still watch this?
The last good season was Alexandra vs Diana V! No wait, Cher Lloyd and moral winner Wagner season was good for all the wrong reasons.
Fix Factor is awful manipulates headlines to get people to vote for who the produce es want. Chris Maloney was winning until they pumped oot all those stories.
All y'all Spice fans should boycott it foe their Rita over Mel B fiasco.
Posted by: Liаm 30th August 2015, 04:41 PM
Jesus CHRIST that kid who sang Adele was absolutely terrible. Like on a Jay James level! I had to mute it. He'll be in the live shows then
4th Power were epic though Such power and sass and there are SO cute Who cares if they've been trained? I'm pretty sure people who've studied music for example, and loads of them will have had singing lessons etc. I'd much rather have someone who's trained a bit and is as good as them compared to some of these "I only sing in my room lol xxx" types who are awful. They KILLED it, probably the best rendition of that song I've heard to date.
Loved Louisa too, I can see her maybe going far for sure <3 What a voice.
The show was quite good overall I thought, it 's obviously past its best but it's good Saturday night (or Sunday afternoon for me ) entertainment. The song changing trope did get boring though, just let them sing what they want. It's especially irritating when someone isn't allowed to sing Whitney or Celine for example and yet the most overused song in XF history (Make You Feel My Love) is allowed every time :/ I really like Rita already too, she was quite refreshing. She was nice enough but also honest when she needed to be. I'll still need convincing over Grimmy though...
Posted by: JosephBieber 30th August 2015, 04:56 PM
Oh I like how they asked them to change the songs actually! it was so refreshing to see Jennifer perform Shackles rather than Halo, it's good to see them encouraging variety. Make You Feel My Love is a bore each time though, that shouldn't have been let through
Posted by: Froot. 30th August 2015, 04:59 PM
From what I saw last night, basically the first half, it was the best audition show I've seen in years and that's mostly down to Louis no longer being there really. He was just a huge waste of a space on the panel. It's also helped that they've dropped the TOWIE elements a lot more too and they're having a lot more fun with some slightly more original song choices even if some slipped through the net. That guy who sang Adele though must have been asked by producers to audition after the viral Jessie J video.
I don't like the idea of the auditionees being able to have dancers etc on stage though. The first audition should be to show that they can command the stage by themselves. The guy who sang Justin Bieber with all those dancers behind him surely wouldn't have got as many positive comments if the dancers weren't there. It was a pretty average performance if you take them away and suggested to me he had to hide behind them in order to stand out.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 05:02 PM
If they were making them change to encourage variety than great, but it was making them change because they didn't like/didn't want to hear a certain type of song that makes it awful. I agree that Shackles was a great choice for her, so tell her BEFORE she goes on stage. They obviously already KNOW given they have all the tracks set up and stuff.
Posted by: SexySummerFruits 30th August 2015, 05:04 PM
Hmm but it IS the X Factor and as Bowie McCartney etc Have said guys like them would not Have got through on voice alone in these contesta and they're the biggest stars ever.
Yah Lui was teeerrible nd used that show to keep floggin that awful dead beige horse of a Shitlife banda.
Posted by: Dillan 30th August 2015, 05:26 PM
I went to the auditions when he auditioned and it did sound slightly better in the arena, but he was incredibly boring. The crowd absolutely loved him though. And the judges and him and the longest conversation about his Jessie J cover (which conveniently wasn't shown on TV).
Posted by: Scene 30th August 2015, 05:28 PM
This is already shaping up to be a better series than the last three. The talent is looking very promising! 4th Power are definitely my favourites so far. It's refreshing to see XF actually embrace more original acts for a change. I feel 4th Power would absolutely nail 'Lady Marmalade'. As for that Tom Bleasby guy, he really needs to stop imitating Jessie J's over-singing. That was an excruciating performance to sit through.
Posted by: Common Sense 30th August 2015, 05:33 PM
I'm annoyed. Someone please tell the judges that it's supposed to be a SINGING competition. 
Olly's mate could sing, but not brilliantly, yet didn't get through yet the 60 year old woman on first couldn't sing, was like a novelty act, yet she had personality and so she went through. Couldn't tell a word the Filipino lasses were singing either! What was their song called?
Posted by: sammy01 30th August 2015, 05:35 PM
You do realise that was completely staged? The big criticism of the X factor recently has been the same songs every year by Whitney and co. Then low and behold they tell the first good contestant to not sing Whitney (even going as far to have the first contestant naming 2 Whitney songs she wanted to do). This makes it seem like they are sick of the Whitney songs and having them year in year out wasn't their choice. Which is a bit much when they have Whitney week and ballad week and they pick the live song choices which are all these songs over and over. Just to ram the point home they did it twice, this time with Beyonce as the 'oh not one of her songs again'.
The only good thing about it is they seem to have cottoned on to people being bored to death of these songs so hopefully that will mean we will get less of them for the lives but as always with X factor it has to be done underhand and made to look like it is all the contestants fault.
Posted by: Common Sense 30th August 2015, 05:38 PM
I think Whitney songs must be quite hard to sing, to get the high notes so are quite a challenge actually.
Posted by: Jonjo 30th August 2015, 05:39 PM
I really enjoyed this episode! Really strong start I think. 4th Power were great, a bit TOO grunty and shouty in places, but they performed the crap out of it!
Tom Bleasby was technically good, but such a boring voice. I liked his Smule duet with Jessie J, but his voice irked me as he had no control over his voice whatsoever. This audition wasn't different either. Jennifer was very good too! Louisa was my favourite by quite a way (and I HATE that song in a "Typical X Factor Audition Song" sort of way - so over done now - which makes the whole judges changing song thing ridiculous). She oddly reminds me of Kelly Clarkson and it wouldn't surprise me if she went a similar route to the start of her career. Sang powerful and soulful songs all through the show, whilst showing versatility and has a very mediocre debut, but smashes it with stuff that really suit her voice and gives us the pop/rock album of the new generation! *.* (Fantasy world!)
Onto the judges. I have nothing negative to say this year tbh. They all worked brilliantly together and the chemistry between the four of them was great to see! Carolly were also a breath of fresh air.
So far, I'm pro-2015 XF! Looking forward to the rest of the season.
Posted by: JosephBieber 30th August 2015, 05:41 PM
The only good thing about it is they seem to have cottoned on to people being bored to death of these songs so hopefully that will mean we will get less of them for the lives but as always with X factor it has to be done underhand and made to look like it is all the contestants fault.
I honestly don't care if it's staged or not. I know not to take it at face value most of the time but I don't overthink it because it ruins my enjoyment of the show. Please tell me you're not gonna be constantly negative this entire series like last year ~
Posted by: Common Sense 30th August 2015, 05:42 PM
I miss Louis actually. Would rather have him there than Cowell.
Posted by: sammy01 30th August 2015, 05:47 PM
Good for you.
I'll have my opinions and if something is good I'll praise it, if it isn't I'll say so.
Posted by: Scene 30th August 2015, 06:02 PM
Tom Bleasby was technically good, but such a boring voice. I liked his Smule duet with Jessie J, but his voice irked me as he had no control over his voice whatsoever. This audition wasn't different either. Jennifer was very good too! Louisa was my favourite by quite a way (and I HATE that song in a "Typical X Factor Audition Song" sort of way - so over done now - which makes the whole judges changing song thing ridiculous). She oddly reminds me of Kelly Clarkson and it wouldn't surprise me if she went a similar route to the start of her career. Sang powerful and soulful songs all through the show, whilst showing versatility and has a very mediocre debut, but smashes it with stuff that really suit her voice and gives us the pop/rock album of the new generation! *.* (Fantasy world!)
Onto the judges. I have nothing negative to say this year tbh. They all worked brilliantly together and the chemistry between the four of them was great to see! Carolly were also a breath of fresh air.
So far, I'm pro-2015 XF! Looking forward to the rest of the season.
Great post. I also loved Nick miming to 'Sound of the Underground'.
I've been wanting Louis gone for years and now that he's gone, the show is much better for it. I think this year will see a Group or a Girl win. A series as rich in quality and versatility as the likes of 2008 and 2011 would be very welcome. The Overs have triumphed two years in a row and the Boys category has always been weak with certain contestants getting further than they should have done so either of those categories winning wouldn't make the show look fresh and revamped.
Posted by: Common Sense 30th August 2015, 06:08 PM
There'll be no Saturday XF on at least two Saturday evenings in September due to the rugby WC. Sundays continue as normal.
Posted by: Ryan. 30th August 2015, 06:16 PM
As I said yesterday I was slightly unconvinced by the vocal abilities of a couple of the 4th Power members, however this performance of 'Let It Go' on another TV show in Korea has now convinced me!
Posted by: Danvicii 30th August 2015, 07:07 PM
they're allowed a backdrop intro now??
Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 30th August 2015, 07:13 PM
I thought we were going to get sledgehammer for a minute
The Whitney obsessed girl and the last girl last night were so good
Posted by: sammy01 30th August 2015, 07:13 PM
I so want someone to come on with their intro now in X factor guest performer style -
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Posted by: Mart!n 30th August 2015, 07:13 PM
They have put their own production into it, that was incredible, they could go all the way, as I love the performance and everything about it.
The first group was awful, the track said it all "bye, bye"
Posted by: ML Hammer95 30th August 2015, 07:14 PM
Louisa's Dad posts on the West Ham fan's forum I'm on. He's extremely proud of her and judging by her performance, so he should!
Posted by: Liаm 30th August 2015, 07:15 PM
"Something special" with Uptown Funk is a carbon copy of the original? Ok then
Posted by: sammy01 30th August 2015, 07:17 PM
They could dance though, which is nice for an X factor male/boyband. Have we ever had a male dance on X factor?
Posted by: Jonjo 30th August 2015, 07:20 PM
I was really excited when I heard "they'd had 'Sledgehammer'" on their songlist! I was like, "Oh. A song choice we've never had/never thought we'd ever get yet!" Ah well. There's always judge's houses? HOPEFULLY. (But yeah, they were very good!)
LOL at Cowell saying Cheryl was "the mix up at the hospital"!
Posted by: Martyn 30th August 2015, 07:20 PM
So 4th Kind, The Kings and Chloe Page are locked on for judges houses.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 07:23 PM
Oh this bitch is GOOOOD. Loving the song choice too.
Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 30th August 2015, 07:23 PM
Chloe was so amazing And amazing song choice *.*
Posted by: Jonjo 30th August 2015, 07:24 PM
YES AT 'CRYING FOR NO REASON' BEING USED <3
Bit of a bland version of that song though. Nice voice, but that's it for me. Hopefully it'll give CFNR a boost though *.*
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 30th August 2015, 07:24 PM
Chloe looks and sounded amazing, but I don't know if she will get to lives tbh
Posted by: Liаm 30th August 2015, 07:25 PM
Wowww, she was incredible An inspired song choice that was performed so effortlessly, you can always tell when is REALLY good because they just don't have to force it. Easily the best I've seen so far!
Knowing this show she'll be the one who gets dumped at JH for someone with a controversial personality
Posted by: Mart!n 30th August 2015, 07:27 PM
Chloe was really good, and brilliant song choice.
Cheryl's dark eye shadow gives me the creeps
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 30th August 2015, 07:34 PM
That Opera voice tho
Posted by: Envoirment 30th August 2015, 07:35 PM
Omg the Netherlands duo.
Posted by: Martyn 30th August 2015, 07:36 PM
Moved from Australia to do the UK X Factor, rather than the much superior X Factor AU.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 07:38 PM
Oh my. This guy surely has live show written all over him.
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 30th August 2015, 07:38 PM
Tbh the winners etc from X Factor AU only get hits from Austrialia tbh. I can see why he would move
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 07:39 PM
Well he's certainly got the VOX
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 07:40 PM
Exactly, he probably has more of a shot at some success if he does well on this.
Posted by: sammy01 30th August 2015, 07:41 PM
This is just so cringe, I feel embarrassed for him.
Posted by: Mart!n 30th August 2015, 07:41 PM
Wow, he is really good, love that performance, he gave it everything.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 07:42 PM
Why?
Posted by: Envoirment 30th August 2015, 07:42 PM
Good performance, but Rita crying? Really?
Posted by: Jonjo 30th August 2015, 07:42 PM
That was a great performance. His voice is EXACTLY what Andrea's should have been last year! YES.
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 30th August 2015, 07:44 PM
THAT WAS AMAZING, DID NOT EXPECT THAT. I really expected some camp performance but then he choose that song and it was superb
Posted by: Mart!n 30th August 2015, 07:45 PM
Are you watching the same show I'm watching
Posted by: sammy01 30th August 2015, 07:47 PM
Because he'll cringe at himself in 5 years time. Rita just feeding into it 'You are so individual' why? Because he dressed weird, wasn't he just the same as every other person who goes on there, wanting to be famous, putting passion into it etc.
He had a decent voice, not amazing, not terrible.
Posted by: Mart!n 30th August 2015, 07:49 PM
Tonight's show is really good, if the best acts from today's show get into the lives its going to be a good season, at least 3 of those acts along with Louisa and probably the girl group.
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 30th August 2015, 07:50 PM
What do you mean by he dressed weird? I am sure guys who dress in women's clothing would be offended by that comment.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 07:50 PM
Oh I was wondering what the USS was going to be. Dead friend is at least not a common one.
Posted by: Liаm 30th August 2015, 07:51 PM
Wow Sean was brilliant! I expected him to do a Rylan and sort of sing Abba or Madonna but that was an incredibly strong performance.
Didn't want to chance being mentored by James Blunt clearly
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 07:52 PM
He had a decent voice, not amazing, not terrible.
Why would he be ashamed of it in 5 years? He IS an individual because he went out there, in a huge stage, dressed in a way that isn't "normal" and gave it his all. I doubt anyone looking back would be ashamed at that great perf and reaction.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 07:53 PM
Oh and this guy really doesn't have that good a voice. But Labrinth can't actually sing this song love either.
Posted by: sammy01 30th August 2015, 07:53 PM
He was great, didn't need the sob story at all, the performance had passion and depth without knowing about his friend. Really nice though.
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 30th August 2015, 07:54 PM
I actually cried at that guy's performence, I need a minute
Posted by: sammy01 30th August 2015, 07:55 PM
Weird by the norm, he wouldn't be wearing that to go to work would he.
Posted by: Envoirment 30th August 2015, 07:55 PM
Nice voice and good audition, but can't see him holding up too well in the competition.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 07:56 PM
That still doesn't mean he should be ashamed nor is it cringe worthy. Most people don't wear what they would for a night out to work either, doesn't make it weird.
Posted by: Ezra's Whore 30th August 2015, 07:57 PM
Well he might wear skirt and boots, I am sure if he wanted to he would.
Posted by: Mart!n 30th August 2015, 07:57 PM
Good audition, been the last act on the show, he was bound to go through to the next stage though.
Posted by: Martyn 30th August 2015, 07:59 PM
That was so contrived, classic X Factor.
What was Cheryl blabbering on about at the end? Should I stay or go?
Posted by: sammy01 30th August 2015, 08:00 PM
Oh Cheryl always has to make it about her and her big heart.
Posted by: Hayzayy 30th August 2015, 08:00 PM
This episode was fantastic, the show has never been this good and entertaining !
And that very last audition was so emotional. God I love X Factor all over again.
Posted by: Liаm 30th August 2015, 08:02 PM
The last guy was good but I agree that the sob story was a bit much. In fact when they push the sob story I feel less emotional than I normally would But he did so well with that song, I don't like the original at all but he really took it and made it great.
He had a decent voice, not amazing, not terrible.
What a ridiculous thing to say, to dress like that you have to be incredibly confident and sure of yourself, which he is. He chose to dress like that, probably as part of drag or gay culture. That's his choice, nobody else's, it doesn't harm anyone. What it does do is give him originality, which made him stand out even mroe than he already did with such a knockout voice.
Posted by: Hayzayy 30th August 2015, 08:02 PM
What the f*** are you on? Have you never been in the same situation when a friend breaks down and you don't know what to do or not do to help him? You can hate hate Cheryl all you want but there was nothing in this moment that was to blame.
Posted by: Jonjo 30th August 2015, 08:05 PM
EDIT: I think we're in for a great year this year, if the first two episodes are to go by!
Posted by: sammy01 30th August 2015, 08:10 PM
My point is the guy after did exactly the same thing, sang an emotional song to him with passion, he wasn't called individual. Maybe I'm old but being an individual isn't about dressing a certain way and it is cringe to me Rita fed into it by calling him individual.
It is like him walking out there on stilts and being called individual for it.
Posted by: Liаm 30th August 2015, 08:16 PM
It is like him walking out there on stilts and being called individual for it.
Individuality DOES include the way you look. You're in this thread complaining about the same things happen and now you're complaining about individuality... Please tone down the negativity and cynicism because all of it is bringing down the thread for other members, or I'll just probably end up deleting offending posts before people have a chance to react and the thread gets ruined by petty arguments.
Posted by: P@ul 30th August 2015, 08:20 PM
What was Cheryl blabbering on about at the end? Should I stay or go?
It seemed pretty real to me tbh. Simon was clearly upset as it must've brought up thoughts about his late mother (who died around a week before that was filmed) and Cheryl was wondering if she should go up and comfort him or leave him alone.
Posted by: Jonjo 30th August 2015, 08:32 PM
Posted by: vicious ritabot 30th August 2015, 09:20 PM
It is like him walking out there on stilts and being called individual for it.
Fashion icon Rita Ora knows the tea, individuality is crucial for a long-term career in the industry
Posted by: Hazza Chapman 30th August 2015, 10:37 PM
Sammy01 is getting a lot of heat on here tonight , the guy who sang Labrinth's Jealous did a really good job imo. My favourite performance of the weekend was the Mary Mary performance.
Posted by: P@ul 30th August 2015, 10:49 PM
And that very last audition was so emotional. God I love X Factor all over again.
It's just amazing isn't it??
The arena auditions have completely brought it back to life!! The talent,judges and presenters are all on top form as well.
Posted by: Lucifer's Bride 30th August 2015, 10:57 PM
Sean was the best one so far. Who cares what he's wearing if you sound that good? he seems really nice too.
Posted by: J▼hnkm 30th August 2015, 11:01 PM
It is like him walking out there on stilts and being called individual for it.
Well, he wasn't called individual because he looked and acted like any random person off the street. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but if a guy turning up to anywhere dressed as he was isn't individual, then I feel like the word needs to be redefined.
Posted by: Calum Hood 30th August 2015, 11:01 PM
Really loving the judges this year. As much as I miss Mel, they all work well together and I don't miss Louis at all, Nick's certainly a vast improvement.
That last audition was really emotional - the story behind it, and Simon's whole reaction was really heartfelt. Cheryl's however did feel somewhat contrived.
Posted by: vicious ritabot 30th August 2015, 11:02 PM
I really want Rita to collab with Cheryl on a single and have them perform it at the live shows
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