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Posted by: ThePensmith 27th October 2015, 10:29 PM

I'm surprised there wasn't a thread for this yet as in previous years on the forum so I thought I'd start it - discussion of all this year's guest performers on the live shows and the subsequent chart boosts they enjoy (or perhaps don't) in here!

Your first guest performers on this weekend's live shows (31st October) are...

BEN HAENOW
performing his new single 'Second Hand Heart' (Saturday)



LITTLE MIX
Performing their new single 'Love Me Like You' (Sunday)



ELLIE GOULDING
Performing her hit single 'On My Mind' (Sunday)



Ben of course was last year's winner and had the Christmas number one with his victory track 'Something I Need'. It's already peaked in the top 30 with on-air on-sale release...will he be looking at a second top 10 after this weekend? Little Mix's second single (along with several instant grat teasers) from their hotly anticipated third album and follow up to the mega huge 'Black Magic' from the summer has already been a long stayer inside the chart, we could hopefully be seeing a nice booster for that into the top 10/20. Ellie of course has already shot into the top 10 with the lead single from her new album 'Delirium', so could hopefully see a new peak following this weekend's performance...

Posted by: Dannoween 27th October 2015, 10:31 PM

aren't Little Mix and Ellie Goulding performing this weekend too?

I'm sure Ben will have a chart boost from this but not enough to go top 10

Posted by: ThePensmith 27th October 2015, 10:36 PM

First I've heard of them being on this weekend, but I don't doubt Little Mix probably will be on in the coming weeks, likewise Ellie...will update once we hear more!

Posted by: torresgirl 27th October 2015, 10:41 PM

Yes Little Mix and Ellie Goulding are on Sunday. Ben on Saturday.

Seen a few showbiz sites tweet it.

http://thisisthelatest.com/2015/10/ben-haenow-ellie-goulding-little-mix-for-the-x-factor-uk-on-saturday-31-october-sunday-1-november/

Posted by: ThePensmith 27th October 2015, 10:52 PM

Updated now, thank you torresgirl

Posted by: jase. 27th October 2015, 11:00 PM

Great performers for week one

Posted by: torresgirl 27th October 2015, 11:01 PM

No problem

Posted by: ThePensmith 27th October 2015, 11:08 PM

Any predictions to who we think might be on in future weeks? Olly and One Direction are obvious look ins as always, obviously Fleur East will probably be on as well with her first single. I've heard talk of Janet Jackson potentially being on this year, The Corrs have mentioned they'd like to perform as well so maybe we'll see them on this year...

Posted by: Davidson 27th October 2015, 11:13 PM

Fleur is confirmed for the 6th November.

Posted by: jase. 27th October 2015, 11:16 PM

Adele will obviously be their #01 choice. I wonder if she'll choose them or Strictly

Others..

Demi Lovato
Ed Sheeran
Florence + The Machine
Jess Glynne
Justin Bieber
Sam Smith
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift
Years & Years

Posted by: Dannoween 27th October 2015, 11:20 PM

Posted by: jase. 28th October 2015, 12:49 AM

I'd like that

Posted by: JosephStyles 28th October 2015, 12:54 AM

1D are all but confirmed for a performance, I'm sure Simon's said he wants their last performance before their break to be on The X Factor. Not that it's not obvious anyway.

Jase's list looks likely. I'd imagine Sam Smith, Years & Years, Jess Glynne, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran and Demi Lovato in particular are good shouts. Michael Bublé will be shoehorned in somewhere, and I'd expect Take That to perform Hey Boy. Would be nice to see James Bay get one too but not sure if it'll happen (then again, Tom Odell had one in 2013 so you never know).

Posted by: Halloqween 28th October 2015, 01:08 AM

I'm hoping they bag Madge, finally. She's in the UK around the time of the semi's and final. It won't happen of course, but I can dream.

Posted by: Aphrodite 28th October 2015, 01:31 AM

Im hoping Kylie can get a slot promoting her Christmas album, i would love Take That as well. I really hope Ben Haenow get a good boost from his performance as i think its a really good song.


I can see the acts such as Jess Glynne, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, One Direction, Olly Murs, Demi Lovato (i would be certain of) all performing. I can see Ella Henderson possibly getting a slot if she has any plans for an album re-issue.

Janet and The Corrs would be great, whatever about Janet but i cant see the powers that be thinking the Corrs will be cool enough for a slot.

Posted by: Jason 28th October 2015, 02:15 AM

Poor Olly Murs.

Posted by: ThePensmith 28th October 2015, 03:04 AM

And this is because...?

Posted by: Jason 28th October 2015, 03:16 AM

I thought he would perform Kiss Me this weekend.

Posted by: Scary Spice 28th October 2015, 03:16 AM

^ Surely Olly will appear the weekend the re-release of his album is out?

Praying that Janet gets a slot, because the 'Unbreakable' album is too good to fade so soon. I do hope Kylie will be on too.

Posted by: ThePensmith 28th October 2015, 03:52 AM

What Scary...I mean Jay just said. It'll more likely be when the special edition of Never Been Better is out!

Kylie will probably get on, and Take That as well

Posted by: Scary Spice 28th October 2015, 03:59 AM

~

Perhaps Ariana will be on at some point to promote Focus? I'd love for them to ask Nick Jonas on too, but I guess that won't happen.

Has Leona burned bridges to the point she won't be asked on The X Factor again? I fear so.

Posted by: liamk97 28th October 2015, 12:20 PM

Agreed, and X Factor needs the biggest names possible. The fact she actually bothered with some decent promo this year gives me hope, but the likely hood is she only cares about the tour right now.

Posted by: Dannoween 28th October 2015, 12:25 PM

I'd imagine Madonna is too expensive to book though? and it wouldn't be worth it considering she doesn't fit the target audience of XF viewers anyway

Posted by: arianator_xo 28th October 2015, 12:29 PM

I'm praying for Ariana her team doesn't really seem to care about promoting outside the US though

Posted by: gavindeejay 28th October 2015, 12:31 PM

CeeLo Green has been confirmed to be performing on Sunday 8th November.

Posted by: Regina 28th October 2015, 12:32 PM

Sleighlie to perform please.

Posted by: Scene 28th October 2015, 12:34 PM

Really decent guests for week 1. Hopefully that continues!

Posted by: M4NGO 28th October 2015, 12:38 PM

That's a strange choice I thought with the ratings decline they'd want to book the biggest current names!

Posted by: Joecula 28th October 2015, 12:42 PM

They've had people like Cher and Celine Dion in recent years though. I think Madonna would still have a big audience draw. I can't see it happening though.

I'd like to see Years & Years perform on either the 8th or the 15th, as an Eyes Shut performance would be huge. I highly doubt it would happen but a Leona performance would have been nice. I'd say Jess Glynne was a certain, but she was on Strictly this year, that's the only doubt I have cast.

Posted by: liamk97 28th October 2015, 12:45 PM

You might be right on the first but I wouldn't be too sure on the latter. I know that's correct with her music but I think it would still be a big deal to have her perform, especially for the final and especially after cape-gate at the BRITS. They've had similar sort of artists on before in recent years who have been well received. Of course this is just all high hopes but I don't think it would be impossible.

Posted by: arianator_xo 28th October 2015, 12:47 PM

Omg Cee Lo Green how random

Posted by: Joecula 28th October 2015, 12:49 PM

Can we have Carly Rae Jepsen please. :')

Posted by: *The Beast 28th October 2015, 12:54 PM

I need Selenur to perform Same Old Love soon

Posted by: arianator_xo 28th October 2015, 12:56 PM

With 5-10 backing singers and Charli XCX on the chorus?

Posted by: Dannoween 28th October 2015, 01:28 PM

Cee Lo Green really? It's not like his past few singles have done anything chartwise (I didn't even know he had been releasing new music this year!)

Posted by: mr_pmt 28th October 2015, 02:02 PM

That would be a dream come true!

Posted by: No Sleeep 28th October 2015, 02:52 PM

I'm prayyyyyyying Janet performs. I hope she does Dammn Baby, that's a smash waiting to happen

I know she's doing the whole no promo thing this era but I think she'll need it to help the tour over here, and she has a break in December so she could do it if she wanted to

Posted by: Hassaan 28th October 2015, 04:36 PM

Great thread. I made a thread back in July called "The X Factor Chart Stats", do you think we should merge both threads?

Posted by: JosephStyles 28th October 2015, 05:11 PM

Why would we do that? They're different topics!

Posted by: Envoirment 28th October 2015, 09:39 PM

Nope, Leona said in an interview a month or so ago that her/her team were in talks about an X-factor performance. Plus they played the instrumental to "Thunder" twice on X-factor over the weekend (Leona's 3rd single in the UK), which looks like a good sign. Simon has said nothing but good words about her too (including saying she's always welcome sign back with Sony if she ever so wishes to). I think there's a decent chance Leona could perform "Thunder" on X-factor.

Posted by: ThePensmith 31st October 2015, 10:55 PM

So Ben performed tonight and is already back in top 20 on iTunes...Little Mix and Ellie still to perform tomorrow!

Posted by: Tombo 1st November 2015, 12:08 AM

I can't believe Ben is only up to #10, that is kinda disappointing

Posted by: Jason 1st November 2015, 02:29 AM

What a flop!

I think Little Mix will overtake him after their performance.

Posted by: JimmyT 2nd November 2015, 07:51 AM

That Ellie Goulding performance must rate as one of the worst I've seen on the show. Embarrassing as was her Twitter arguments with fans, with a sniff of James Arthur.
She seems to have blown a fuse.

https://t.co/FZtbSbVszR

Posted by: Joecula 2nd November 2015, 08:49 AM

Ellie Goulding's performance was indeed very awkward. It's a shame for her that she came after Little Mix who really were a testament to how good X Factor finalists can really be.

When did Ellie argue with her fans?

Posted by: NellyEverySundae 2nd November 2015, 09:17 AM

Personally, I don't think it was that bad. The song hardly shows off her vocal range as she's literally just repeating the same phrase in the chorus over and over again. I wouldn't even call that an 'arguement' when she just defended herself against some extreme comments made from some people.

Posted by: jafetsigfinns 2nd November 2015, 09:33 AM

idk if it's because kworb hasn't properly updated but it seems like neither of the performances had any impact on the chart as they pretty much stay the same with 0.765 (LM) and 0.654 (EG).

Posted by: JimmyT 2nd November 2015, 09:41 AM

On Twitter after the show, she's now deleted them.
The comments were pretty moderate actually, like that was disappointing, and her replies were you are a horrible human being type.
I don't normally dislike her, but that performance was a shocker..like a member of the public got on stage and did a bit of an embarrassing 'turn'.

Posted by: Joe. 2nd November 2015, 09:44 AM

I don't think it was THAT bad. It was just a bit low energy and the sound was a bit odd, I don't think it is the kind of song that she'd be able to easily nail live, as it's a very overproduced pop song.

Posted by: Tombo 2nd November 2015, 09:49 AM

Did they literaly not got boosts? Ughhh, I wanted LM to snatch with LMLY!

Posted by: Joe. 2nd November 2015, 10:15 AM

iTunes has crashed, I think Little Mix will have had a signification boost, and would have yesterday gone into the top 5 on iTunes, definitely top 10.

Posted by: *The Beast 2nd November 2015, 10:30 AM

She has actually performed the song multiple times by herself, but drag her I guess :')

Posted by: M4NGO 2nd November 2015, 10:37 AM

Yeah the Ellie performance was pretty poor, her dancing was very awkward and the vocals really weren't great. I think part of the problem is that like Joe said, the song doesn't really work very well live.

Posted by: Mullo 2nd November 2015, 11:58 AM

who is on this weekend?

Posted by: Joe. 2nd November 2015, 12:03 PM

Cee Lo Green and Fleur?

Posted by: M4NGO 2nd November 2015, 12:03 PM

Won't there be 3 performances again? If so, I'm hoping for Olly Murs.

Posted by: Ellsmere 2nd November 2015, 01:23 PM

Yeah agreed with people here, that Ellie goulding song is hilariously piss poor.
She's not bad just surprising that song ever got permission.

Posted by: truly talented 2nd November 2015, 01:43 PM

I've never thought her live performances are very good, then again I really can't stand her effected little girl voice.

Posted by: Hadji 2nd November 2015, 02:35 PM

Why get CeeLo to perform when he isn't releasing any new material?

Posted by: gooddelta 2nd November 2015, 02:48 PM

He's got a new album out on Friday hasn't he? (Although the hype is minimal admittedly but then the big X is not afraid of getting on the likes of Jamiroquai, No Doubt or Bon Jovi at the HEIGHT of relevance).

Posted by: sajjadali 2nd November 2015, 03:05 PM

I'd say its very unlikely. They have limited slots are far too many people to fill in.
I think Leona could have snuck in if her album was released now but the moment has passed her album has flopped...
and i say this being a Leona fan BTW.

Posted by: Danvember 2nd November 2015, 05:04 PM

You would think a Cee Lo Green comeback would at least produce one hit considering Forget You was so massive but it seems like no-one cares. Admittedly the singles released from it don't sound like hits, he's clearly become a radio 2 artist now.

Posted by: Cameron 2nd November 2015, 05:11 PM

I can see Leona being made to perform something from Christmas, With Love.

Posted by: M4NGO 2nd November 2015, 05:24 PM

A performance of 'One More Sleep' wouldn't exactly be unwelcome.

Posted by: Cameron 2nd November 2015, 05:27 PM

I'd love it but she has already performed it

Posted by: M4NGO 2nd November 2015, 05:38 PM

Oh right, I can't even remember her performing it! Never mind then

Posted by: ThePensmith 2nd November 2015, 07:07 PM

Official Chart Midweeks today:

Ben Haenow: #11
Ellie Goulding: #17
Little Mix: #20

I have a sneaking suspicion Little Mix may finish ahead by the week's end...

Posted by: steve201 2nd November 2015, 07:24 PM

I think the XF performance led to its jump into the top 10 on the year it was released although she also had a Wossy performance that year I remember.

Posted by: Chig66 2nd November 2015, 07:43 PM

That's up 15 for Ben Haenow, up 8 for Little Mix and down 1 for Ellie Goulding.
Says it all about the performances really!

Posted by: Davidson 2nd November 2015, 07:56 PM

Rita Ora is releasing a collab with Sigma at the end of the month so I can definitely see a performance of that on the way.

Posted by: mr_pmt 2nd November 2015, 07:58 PM

I just realised Rita Ora won't be releasing her album this year then, that scenario has turned into a bit of a joke.

I did watch Ellie's performance and it was as bad as people are saying, I actually felt embarrassed for her.

Posted by: ThePensmith 3rd November 2015, 07:26 PM

So week 2 of lives are but three days away...this week's guest performers (for 8th November) are:

FLEUR EAST
performing her debut single 'Sax' (Sunday)



CEE-LO GREEN
Performing his new single 'Music To My Soul' (Sunday)



Fleur of course was your runner up to Ben Haenow in last year's final, and is now releasing her feverishly anticipated debut single this coming Friday as an 'on air on sale' release. It's already had numerous previews on recent editions of the show including Judge's Houses, and of course it's use by Asda for their Christmas adverts are sure to mean that she'll be looking at a strong top 5 debut. Cee-Lo Green is no stranger to the live results show, having performed 'Forget You' back in the 2011 series. He now returns with his first single off his new album 'Heart Blanche' which he'll also perform at the MOBOs this coming week so a top 10/20 debut could be on the cards for him. All predictions before and after their performances here of course!

Posted by: UltraBasicWitch 3rd November 2015, 07:48 PM

Ugh, why is C-Lo Green performing ugh

So excited for Fleur though, should be amazing

Posted by: Danvember 3rd November 2015, 08:24 PM

I think Music To My Soul will probably miss the top 75, unless of course you were referring to the album. There seems to be no hype at all around his return and out of the main stations only R2 are supporting him.

Posted by: gavindeejay 4th November 2015, 12:31 AM

I think 'Music To My Soul' is a decent track to be fair! I would like to see it at least Top 40.

Posted by: Fgiboy2511 4th November 2015, 12:43 AM

Maybe because he wrote TWO of the biggest songs of the century? and is also a talented producer who will still be around in ten years time unlike Fleur East who will be in a touring version of The Bodyguard.

Posted by: André 4th November 2015, 12:57 AM

Cee-Lo? I mean, ratings are dropping but they could at least try and have A-list acts.

At least Fleur isn't a rapist.

Posted by: jase. 4th November 2015, 01:01 AM

cee-lo green, wow. They'll have Jamiroquai next week

Posted by: JimmyT 4th November 2015, 08:40 AM

Kinda sad to see Sam Bailey is now appearing in the Dick Whittington Panto in Aylesbury...

Posted by: Joe. 4th November 2015, 08:45 AM

Cee Lo Green is such an unexciting guest. And the 'It isn't rape if the victim is unconscious' comments should not be ignored. What a creep. Just get Carly Rae on and be done with me.

Posted by: Qween 4th November 2015, 08:56 AM

AND showing off her ''mummy tummy'' on one of those hideous cheap women's TV mags

Posted by: Viper* 4th November 2015, 11:10 AM

Cee-Lo Green... really?

Posted by: Fgiboy2511 4th November 2015, 04:17 PM

Says who? Neither was Jimmy Savile until 50 years after the event.

Posted by: JosephStyles 4th November 2015, 05:06 PM

Yes, because they book X Factor guests based on 10 years' time rather than right now...

Posted by: Envoirment 4th November 2015, 07:40 PM

She recently performed for Simon at an awards event, so I think things are looking good between the two. Fingers crossed she gets an X-factor slot. I don't think there's far too many people to fill in. They can have 3-4 people perform a week (1 saturday, 2 sunday - possibly 3 sunday if they skip the group performance). So I would think there's room for her to get a slot.



I think that's very unlikely. Leona has changed labels and I don't believe her new label has the rights to it. Would love if the X-factor contestants performed "One More Sleep" in a group performance nearer to christmas time.

Posted by: Fgiboy2511 4th November 2015, 09:48 PM

So on that basis they'd refuse Madonna & Mariah Carey?

Posted by: André 5th November 2015, 12:23 AM

LOL stop being obtuse. Madonna and Mariah Carey are legendary acts (as is Paul McCartney; Celine Dion, etc). Cee-Lo Green is not. He ihad a few huge hits a few years ago but now is a nobody who is persona nongrata in most US media due to the fact he is a rapist. Hardly comparable.

Posted by: Jonjoltergeist👻 5th November 2015, 03:59 AM

Leona really needs to be on the finals before Christmas again and wheel out her version of 'Ave Maria'. That will get the Christmas album selling (and remind people exactly why she won the show and why she's considered one of the best vocalists)!

But yeah. I'm disappointed they've got Cee-Lo. :\ Like, I didn't even realise he had new music out? Couldn't they have got someone like Jason Derulo to perform 'Cheyenne' or something, instead? Or even help boost the career of a newer talent (like ooh I dunno. Just off the top of my head and as an example, Tinashe ).

I guess they wanted a quiet week to help Fleur in any way possible!

Posted by: Tombo 5th November 2015, 09:09 AM

Cee-Lo is great, he has had huge success and his recent song Robin Willias was amazing! I am looking for him!

Posted by: M4NGO 5th November 2015, 11:18 AM

So Fleur and Cee Lo seem to be confirmed for the Sunday, but is no one performing on Saturday?

Posted by: ThePensmith 5th November 2015, 12:34 PM

No one on the Saturday this week I think, it was just last week. I imagine that if 1D are on next week (which they are likely to be given their new album is out) it may be a Sat/Sun split again but we'll have to wait and see!

Posted by: Qween 5th November 2015, 12:52 PM

Saturday's show will be fun then. 2 acts less and no guest performer yet only a 10 minute shorter show.

Posted by: JosephStyles 5th November 2015, 04:32 PM

Exactly. The fact that Cee-Lo is even said to be in the same league as Madonna and Mariah is crazy I'm not disappointed at him getting a slot, I'm not a fan but good for him managing such a good slot with such little exposure in the UK right now. Saying that he'd be more in demand than Fleur because of past glories is ridiculous.

Posted by: Ezra's Whore 5th November 2015, 04:34 PM

Posted by: Heathyheath_ 5th November 2015, 08:02 PM

I think Cee Lo Green is partially booked to perform because of this 'lifetime achievement' award he's receiving at the MOBOs tonight. I guess because he's being perceived as a big deal at the MOBOs the X Factor have decided to give him a shot as well.

I thought Cee Lo's Lady Killer album was quite impressive but at the same time the comments he made on rape were pretty much reprehensible. Though saying that as far as I know he never did what he claimed was okay, but maybe I'm wrong on that.

Posted by: Jaÿ 6th November 2015, 04:25 AM

I know anyone can edit Wikipedia, but...

Nick would be a much better guest.

Posted by: Dillan 6th November 2015, 03:29 PM

Nick is definitely on Xtra Factor, not sure about the main show.

Posted by: Joe. 7th November 2015, 12:55 AM

Okay. No Cee Lo Green. Nick Jonas is performing his top 50 smash 'Levels'

http://celebmix.co.uk/nick-jonas-confirmed-for-x-factor-performance

Posted by: Jonjoltergeist👻 7th November 2015, 01:01 AM

Oh YES! Hopefully 'Levels' can finally go top 40. I doubt it, but it'd be nice to see it get a boost!

Posted by: Jaÿ 7th November 2015, 01:17 AM

Very pleased!

If I had my own way I'd like him to perform Levels & Jealous, like Little Mix did last week with Love Me Like You & Black Magic.

Posted by: UltraBasicWitch 7th November 2015, 01:32 AM

Yay much better choice

Posted by: M4NGO 7th November 2015, 09:25 AM

I wonder what happened with Cee Lo then?

Posted by: omrimayo 7th November 2015, 09:35 AM

I do love Nick but Levels is such a weak song, I wish he would perform his next single - Under You.

Posted by: Dobweb 7th November 2015, 01:21 PM

Yes that's an improvement. Someone people actually care about performing a song which will actually get a boost.

Posted by: steve201 7th November 2015, 02:40 PM

^^Id argue Cee-Lo has had more hits than Nick Jonas.

Posted by: Dmdr 7th November 2015, 03:43 PM

Very few seem to care about him now though.

Posted by: steve201 7th November 2015, 08:42 PM

It'd be hilarious if the song he performs really takes off now lol.

Posted by: andibob 7th November 2015, 09:16 PM

He's not performing so how's that going to happen?

Posted by: steve201 7th November 2015, 09:41 PM

Ah I didn't realise it had been changed now sorry!

Posted by: Scherz 7th November 2015, 10:05 PM

Olly just confirmed its Fleur and Cee-Lo Green tomorrow

Posted by: JimmyT 7th November 2015, 10:05 PM

err Cee-Lo is on the show!!! no Nick Jonas...

Posted by: Dobweb 7th November 2015, 10:06 PM

Not a surprise, we couldn't have a whole series without them dragging back has-been's to promote songs the target audience won't be interested in

Posted by: ThePensmith 8th November 2015, 10:35 PM

Fleur is (quite rightly, I LOVE her song) up to #2 on iTunes! Cee-Lo Green also climbs up to #24...

Posted by: jase. 8th November 2015, 10:40 PM

Nick Jonas was interviews on the Xtra Factor

CeeLo's outfit

Posted by: Joe. 10th November 2015, 09:48 AM

Any word on the guests this weekend? I'm assuming 1D and.... ?

Posted by: MANGØ 10th November 2015, 09:53 AM

Hoping for Olly Murs but I doubt it.

Posted by: JimmyT 10th November 2015, 11:26 AM

Not sure Olly Murs has done himself many favours going on XFactor (besides the £££), he ha been pretty embarrassing- although seems to be improving a bit.. although outshining Ms. Flack aint difficult!

Having said that his new song, is decent pop fluff.

Posted by: truly talented 10th November 2015, 11:37 AM

You'll only have to wait another week for maximum exposure for his re-release.

Posted by: ThePensmith 10th November 2015, 07:52 PM

Yeah Olly's on 22nd. 1D are meant to be on this week but not sure who'll be joining them...Justin Bieber maybe?

Posted by: JosephStyles 10th November 2015, 07:56 PM

I'm not sure they'd want to support the competition for the #1 album! Justin is a possibility though, or maybe Kylie with the release of her Xmas album?

Posted by: SLlewellyn 10th November 2015, 07:56 PM

It'd be silly NOT to have Justin Bieber on the show, but next week is the 1D vs. Bieber album chart battle - if Simon wants them to have a guaranteed #1 he'd do better to hold off on Bieber until the following week (though he has Little Mix and Ellie Goulding on the same week).

The likes of The Weeknd, Adele and Sam Smith would surely be good shouts for the coming weeks too (bar the remaining SyCo act - Olly Murs); though somehow I can't see Smith being pulled on to perform "Writing's on the Wall".

Posted by: JosephStyles 10th November 2015, 07:57 PM

Oh and I'm hoping a miracle happens and Years & Years get a slot for Eyes Shut

Posted by: liamk97 10th November 2015, 07:58 PM

Don't set off the member SmileyKylie!

Posted by: steve201 10th November 2015, 08:07 PM

Can't see Kylie performing an Xmas song this early although Rod Stewart did it on GN in November the year his Xmas compilation came out!

Posted by: Regina 10th November 2015, 08:08 PM

ITV LOVE Kylie...she is a big name.....big viewing figures....album up to 33rd....good promo....

Posted by: JosephStyles 10th November 2015, 08:09 PM

!

Posted by: ThePensmith 10th November 2015, 08:24 PM

Oh yes I forgot about Kylie. Trouble is whether or not they could get James Corden over given his current commitments with the Late Late Show in US and that her lead single off her Christmas album is with him...I'd say if they were they'd more likely get her on final or semi final.

Posted by: Regina 10th November 2015, 08:27 PM

Let's be honest, anyone can replace James on the song, it's not like he has a decent voice that is hard to cover.

Posted by: ThePensmith 10th November 2015, 08:28 PM

Oh and just while we're here, current official UK chart midweeks show aFleur East at #4 and Cee-Lo Green at #63!

Posted by: ThePensmith 10th November 2015, 08:29 PM

True, but have you seen his chat show? His Carpool Karaoke with Stevie Wonder was TV gold!

Posted by: Regina 10th November 2015, 08:30 PM

Yes but I've also heard him attempt to sing on the record.

Posted by: Liаm 10th November 2015, 08:53 PM

Dan said in the X Factor thread it could be Jess Glynne as Take Me Home's impact date is Friday, which is a good shout. She was Cheryl's guest helper so is "in" with the show.

Posted by: Joe. 10th November 2015, 09:30 PM

I've assumed it'll be Take Me Home too. She'll do it either this weekend or next weekend either way, I'm sure.

Bieber is kind of a difficult one. In one case it could easily mean he takes the #1 album from 1D but then Justin would give X factor huge amounts of buzz and a ratings boost.

Like jospeh I'd like to see Y&Y do Eyes Shut, though.

Posted by: n4yr 10th November 2015, 09:39 PM

Would ITV have Jess Glynne on to do the BBC CIN single though?

Posted by: Joe. 10th November 2015, 10:18 PM

JLS performed Love You More on there if I remember correctly.

Posted by: Jonjeur East 🎷 10th November 2015, 11:11 PM

Sam Smith could have been perfect for this week if the theme of "Movies" is to be believed. I don't think he will be though as I thought XF would want to create as much hype as possible for him.

Jess Glynne is a good and realistic shout. Although in all honesty, it wouldn't surprise me if they had 1D perform twice, in order to boost the album.

Posted by: andibob 10th November 2015, 11:31 PM

Please no. I used to like Sam Smith but he just whines now.

Posted by: Rafael x 11th November 2015, 03:47 AM

"if Simon wants them to have a guaranteed #1 "

Posted by: Fgiboy2511 11th November 2015, 04:09 AM

Madonna & Mariah are legendary acts yes but they're on exactly the same level as Cee Lo at the moment in that none of them can manage a top 40 hit. If he was a convicted rapist I doubt he'd be allowed in the country let alone appearing on ITV. Don't get your knickers in a twist, at least Cee Lo can sing live.

Posted by: TeenTop ◕ ◡ ◕ 11th November 2015, 04:58 AM

Course they would dont be silly it is for charity...Just because CIN airs on BBC th fact it is for charity trumps that.

Posted by: André 11th November 2015, 06:14 AM

You cannot be serious with that dumbass logic of yours.

Anyway, I doubt Justin Bieber will be on this week. He'll be in the US promoting his album hardcore and if he had pre-taped his performance we'd probably have heard something by now. And I don't know about 1D either.... Surely, if they were on this week they'd had announced it already since they have a huge fanbase and it'd be a very good opportunity to cause some buzz (which the X Factor really needs). So yeah, I find it unlikely they'll be on this week, but who knows. I agree Jess Glynne is the safest and most logical bet.

Posted by: ThePensmith 12th November 2015, 07:29 PM

Already at week 3 now, and your guest performers on this weekend's live shows (14th November) are...

ONE DIRECTION
performing their new single 'Perfect' (Sunday)



JESS GLYNNE
Performing her new single 'Take Me Home' (Sunday)



So this weekend sees the return - but for possibly the last time for a while as they take a hiatus next year - of The X Factor's biggest band ever. Launching their fifth studio album 'Made in the AM' it's of course the unstoppable One Direction. 'Perfect' peaked at #2 a few weeks ago as the follow up to the chart topping 'Drag Me Down', they'll be hoping for a big climb and of course another number one album.

Jess Glynne is no stranger to the top spot either, having scored five number ones - the very same amount the show's very own Cheryl has scored as a solo artist. Jess of course was also Ms. Fernandez-Versini's guest mentor at Judges Houses this year, so she'll be hoping her third solo single - and this year's official single for BBC Children in Need appeal - can bring her total to a record 6th.

How will they both get on? All predictions here as usual please!

Posted by: UltraChristmas 12th November 2015, 07:32 PM

Yay for Jess, so excited for her performance

Posted by: burbe 12th November 2015, 07:32 PM

Fantastic that Jess Glynne is performing!

Posted by: Danvember 12th November 2015, 07:35 PM

great to see Jess Glynne on! It'll be worth tuning in this Sunday after all then.

Posted by: Dobbo 12th November 2015, 07:49 PM

More excited for Jess than anyone else so far this Series, I always like it when they give new acts a shot (who aren't previous contestants).

Posted by: -SCOTT- 12th November 2015, 08:07 PM

I wonder what Jess will sing. Cant see her doing Take Me Home if she is doing that on Children In Need tomorrow. X Factor normally like exclusives

Posted by: Hadji 12th November 2015, 08:09 PM

She will sing "Take Me Home" on X Factor. No way she will sing "Hold My Hand" or Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" as they're both old now

Posted by: Joe. 12th November 2015, 08:09 PM

Huh? She's doing Take Me Home, it's her current single...It says above.

Posted by: -SCOTT- 12th November 2015, 08:14 PM

Oh I just assumed some forum member wrote that above.

But anyway, I cant think of any other times The X Factor didn't have the first uk performance of a song. Like I said, they normally have exclusives.

Posted by: JimmyT 12th November 2015, 08:15 PM

Nice one Jess!!
Guarantees iTunes #1 methinks after CIN as well!!

Posted by: omrimayo 12th November 2015, 08:16 PM

CIN + X factor? Number 1...

Posted by: Serg Mix 12th November 2015, 09:44 PM

Great to see Jess Glyne on stage. Will be tuning in for her.

Posted by: mr_pmt 12th November 2015, 09:45 PM

It's a shame she's really quite poor as a live performer.

Good for her though! It's safe to say she's killed it since arriving on the scene.

Posted by: steve201 12th November 2015, 10:25 PM

Is there not normally 3 performers? Jess having big sales tomorrow during CIN plus XF could mean she could get close to the top spot next week, have to sell close to 100k to beat Adele & Bieber though plus her streaming isn't great yet.

Posted by: Danvember 12th November 2015, 10:27 PM

it's usually only 2 guests + the x factor finalists group performance

Posted by: Juranamo 12th November 2015, 10:36 PM

Poor, forgotten, 'Right Here'. 'Take Me Home' is actually her 4th solo single.

Posted by: JosephStyles 12th November 2015, 10:55 PM

It's also the fifth official single from the album Real Love served as Jess' second single as well as the first from the Clean Bandit album re-release.

Posted by: ThePensmith 16th November 2015, 07:00 PM

Jess Glynne is unsurprisingly riding high in the iTunes top 5. One Direction are #14 but their new album should be debuting in the top 3 this coming Sunday - maybe #1 depending on how their almighty tussle with Justin Bieber holds up...

Week 4 is but six days away, and with it two new guest performers next weekend (21st November)...

OLLY MURS
performing his new single 'Kiss Me' (Sunday)



ED SHEERAN & RUDIMENTAL
Performing their new single 'Lay It All On Me' (Saturday)



NATHAN SYKES
Performing his new single 'Over & Over Again' (Saturday)




For the last few months, Olly Murs has grown from the cheeky Essex chappy who busted out some slick moves to Stevie Wonder hoping to change his life on series 6, to being the shoulder to cry on - and laugh with - for this year's contestants as he became it's co-host with Caroline Flack.

He's not had an easy ride in admittedly from the '#BringBackDermot' trolling brigade, but next weekend he takes to the stage once again to prove why he deserves to be where he is as he relaunches his fourth chart topping album 'Never Been Better' with brand new single 'Kiss Me'. Already a huge top 20 and airplay hit having gone 'on air on sale' last month, he could hopefully be rocketing back into the top 10 with this and the all new special repack of the album.

Friend of the show Ed Sheeran is also back on this weekend's Saturday edition for a performance of his current single 'Lay It All On Me' with Rudimental, which features on his own repacked edition of the already huge selling 'X' album to promote the DVD release of his Wembley Stadium shows from the summer - expect a big climb for both single and album likewise.

And in possibly the strangest choice yet for a live show performer, but proof that a link to Ashley Tabor is everything, Nathan Sykes off The Wanted is singing his second solo single on Sunday's results show in the vein hope of improving upon the top 20 his first managed in the summer *cough*becauseofGlobalRadiomonopoly*cough*...all predictions as usual here please!

Posted by: Danvember 16th November 2015, 07:02 PM

to be fair, Dermot was a better host.

Posted by: Regina 16th November 2015, 07:03 PM

A stuffed giraffe would be a better host, much as I like Olly.

Posted by: UltraChristmas 16th November 2015, 07:04 PM

Kiss Me is amazing, hope it gets a big boost this week as it is one of my favourite Olly songs already

I doubt it, but I really hope somehow Adele is the other guest this week because of the album release

Posted by: Hadji 16th November 2015, 07:04 PM

Guest 2 should be Take That to promote the re-release of "III" by performing "Hey Boy"

Posted by: Danvember 16th November 2015, 07:05 PM

if they were able to book Adele I'd imagine they'd save her for the finale for maximum rating potential

Posted by: André 16th November 2015, 08:19 PM

They will be on Stricly.

Posted by: SLlewellyn 16th November 2015, 08:25 PM

Hmm, I'm not convinced it'll be Adele either. When/if she's performing, they'll announce it in the show (like they used to do) to start building up the promotion of it.

Will Rita Ora get a performance slot at all, I wonder though.

Rihanna with an OA/OS release at some point before (or on) the final too potentially?

Posted by: Jonjeur East 🎷 16th November 2015, 08:47 PM

If the rumours of Rihanna releasing her album on Tidal soon are to be believed (released the week after (4/12)), then I'd expect her in the next couple of weeks.

But I wish they'd hurry up and get Ariana!

Posted by: Dmdr 16th November 2015, 09:22 PM

I pray Leona gets a slot, maybe this week, but I think its unlikely.

Posted by: Mangø 18th November 2015, 03:15 PM

This weekend's performances confirmed as Olly Murs, Rudimental & Ed Sheeran aaaaand... Nathan Sykes

Posted by: Karma 18th November 2015, 03:22 PM

Not that surprised at Nathan Sykes as he's a Global act & have a great relationship with X Factor, so thats how he managed to get a slot. Could be a good moment for him, even though not a fan of him or the song to be honest.

If Louisa makes the final we'll see Leona perform with her, i'm sure that would be the case. Louisa loves her.

Posted by: Hadji 18th November 2015, 03:24 PM

Maybe they'll finally go top 10 as people will also be cherry-picking the song from NOW 92

Posted by: liamk97 18th November 2015, 03:31 PM

Doesn't Capital have some sort of deal to play Nathan Sykes, could that be the same with X Factor? Tbh this is the best thing that could happen for him - his new single is like 'All of Me Part 2' (still decent though) so it will just explode onto the charts after a performance on X Factor. Glad Olly and Rudi/Ed are on too, both their tracks have performed well so far under On Air/On Sale so this should give both a nice boost.

Posted by: Karma 18th November 2015, 03:55 PM

Global own Capital, Capital Xtra, Heart, LBC, Smooth, Radio X, Gold & Classic FM. Nathan Sykes is signed to Global talent, so the Global/X Factor relationship probably secured him that slot.

Posted by: Jonjeur East 🎷 18th November 2015, 03:59 PM

Ooh! I love the idea of that Louisa/Leona duet in the final! And I think it's the most likely to happen. Leona's career has only dived because nobody is aware she has new music out. There doesn't seem to be any ill will against her at all, so this "moment" could help her just as much as it'd be designed to help Louisa.

Posted by: mr_pmt 18th November 2015, 04:00 PM

I'd love for Rudimental/Ed to finally make the top 10 due to this after annoyingly hanging outside for ages. Pleased about this!

Nathan Sykes already looking to do pretty well based on pre-orders, looks like a certain top 10. I like that song a lot to be fair.

Posted by: -SCOTT- 19th November 2015, 07:09 PM

Rita Ora just confirmed on Xtra Factor that she's performing Coming Home on the main show next week (week 5)

Posted by: UltraChristmas 19th November 2015, 07:13 PM

Yay, loving coming home so much at the moment

Posted by: Dobbo 19th November 2015, 07:54 PM

Excellent! That song MUST be a hit

Posted by: Riser 25th November 2015, 01:10 PM

X Factor just posted this:

Omg at Carrie performing!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Regina 25th November 2015, 01:12 PM

Whutttt, Carrie? *.*

Posted by: Cameron 25th November 2015, 01:13 PM

So excited for Carrie!

Posted by: gooddelta 25th November 2015, 01:15 PM

Carrie That's a major promo slot for her, how brilliant The audience will not be best impressed though I'd imagine but it's not much different to Fifth Harmony last year.

Posted by: Joe. 25th November 2015, 01:15 PM

So glad Carrie has a slot. There are going to be SO many "wtf who?!" trolls like Cee Lo and Nathan.

Posted by: Jaÿ 25th November 2015, 02:57 PM

I'm glad that Sigma/Rita are confirmed!

Posted by: Lee_J11 25th November 2015, 03:17 PM

As much as i personally love Carrie, they really are scraping the barrel this year with the guests arent they

Posted by: sammy01 25th November 2015, 03:21 PM

They really haven't managed to get an A-list star (well I guess Ed) this year so far have they.

Posted by: Hadji 25th November 2015, 03:57 PM

Coldplay need to be next week's guest performers if they wanna give Adele a run for her money

Posted by: Envoirment 25th November 2015, 04:00 PM

Omg yes at Carrie getting a slot! I hope it'll give the song a good push and the album too.

Posted by: UltraChristmas 25th November 2015, 04:32 PM

Omg I'm so shocked but so happy! Absolutely adore Carrie and Heartbeat is such a beautiful track
Big chart boost hopefully and also looking for to Sigma/Rita

Posted by: burbe 25th November 2015, 04:32 PM

Scraping the barrel a little. When are we going to get a huge star perform? If Adele performs in the final, I guess all is forgiven.

Posted by: No Sleeep 25th November 2015, 04:32 PM

Yessss Carrie!

Posted by: omrimayo 25th November 2015, 04:35 PM

Muse be it, all their money gone for her.

Posted by: Robot 25th November 2015, 04:40 PM

Carrie is equally as irrelevant to the UK scene as Cee-Lo surely? If not more... what an odd choice.

Posted by: Martyn 25th November 2015, 04:43 PM

Has Carrie Underwood ever had a hit over here? I know Good Girl got a small push, but I don't think it led anywhere. Nice for her though.

Posted by: Simon. 25th November 2015, 05:04 PM

Why the basic Rita Ora?

Posted by: Envoirment 25th November 2015, 05:18 PM

No, but a few of her songs went top 200 (I Told You So/Blown Away/Something In The Water).

Carrie's only been getting a push in the UK recently. Blown Away (album) made it to #11 and she sold out the royal albert hall. Her latest album should be her biggest selling (peaked at #13) if her performance is percieved well.

Also, I'm not sure why it's scrapping the barrel with Carrie? Isn't the X-factor also meant to be supporting up and coming acts or acts that are just starting to get pushed in the UK? Granted she isn't a big star in the UK, but she's certainly got a niche here and an X-factor slot should be a great way for her to expand it a bit.

Posted by: JosephStyles 25th November 2015, 05:44 PM

If you haven't already noticed, she's a judge on there...

Carrie is a huge name in the US but less of one here of course, so this promo slot really surprised me but I'm delighted! She's had two top 20 albums in a row now and Radio 2 support her so I think this could work WONDERS for her. It's not scraping the barrel by any means, in the US she's the biggest selling American Idol contestant I believe. Incredibly excited as she's a massive talent and I really hope this can give her a much needed hit single!

Posted by: jase. 25th November 2015, 06:51 PM

Oh deary me. Gone are the days of Beyonce, Taylor, Gaga, etc

Posted by: MrIndependent 25th November 2015, 06:53 PM

I'm sure there are those in the UK who know of Carrie, but regardless, she's got an outstanding voice and surely is deserving of a place given her success on and after American Idol. In her homeland, she has gone on to have a career that all the contestants should want.

As for Rita... EW.

Posted by: JosephStyles 25th November 2015, 06:57 PM

Why should they constantly have massive names though? Are there many right now that even NEED a slot?

Posted by: KWEEN_DEE 25th November 2015, 06:59 PM

Carrie's a HUGE act for them! SO happy

It's about time Simon pushed one of his US acts over here that wasn't 5H LOL

Posted by: Viper* 25th November 2015, 07:27 PM

I've just had a major freak out for Carrie Underwood.

LOL @ the utter basic people saying it's "scraping the barrel" by having her. She has a career that all reality music tv contestants can only DREAM of. Why shouldn't be there to show what can happen with pure talent and dedication? She is a massive American star and one of the biggest names that has been a performer this year. She's never had a major tour or push here and she's headlining a UK Country festival in March and has sold out the Royal Albert Hall and despite the lack of push has two top 20 albums to her name. Educate yourselves before making such asinine comments. Srsly.

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I'm kind of glad she isn't doing Smoke Break as I just don't think the UK would get it as it is a bit more NICHE. I would have loved her to have done Dirty Laundry but Heartbeat will be lush and show off her talents.

Posted by: Jonjeur East 🎷 25th November 2015, 08:35 PM

LMAO y'all are being so picky! One minute it's "Ugh. Same, old boring acts. I wish they'd give the chance to someone new" and the next it's "lol why?"...

I disagree. 1 direction. Ellie is also a massive name. Little Mix are getting bigger and bigger with each era and they've just had Ed, but you've acknowledged him.

Also, Carrie is gonna be great! I think it'll push her album top 10 (possibly top 5).

Posted by: Viper* 25th November 2015, 08:37 PM

Basically everything in this post is right.

Jonjo

Posted by: Josh 25th November 2015, 08:45 PM

I love Carrie Underwood but her X-Factor slot is rather odd (in my opinion).

Hopefully Rita's performance can push her to go Top 5!

Posted by: 777666jason 25th November 2015, 09:44 PM

Taylor although one of the biggest stars at the moment hasn't really got anything to push the albums already a year old and sold very well she is on the 6th/7th single if she was to perform but likely wouldn't sell massive as I said album already 1 year and sold well

Unless Beyoncé has another suprise album then again what would be the point yes she got that naughty boy track but I'm guessing the 1d saga would put that one off

Gaga well she just not been that huge or barely releveant for 2 years plus

Posted by: steve201 25th November 2015, 10:09 PM

I'd love to see someone like Jack Garrett performing Weathered to see the reaction lol

Posted by: ▲Rob▲ 25th November 2015, 10:19 PM

Carrie who?

Posted by: JosephStyles 25th November 2015, 10:28 PM

American Idol winner. One of the biggest country stars around.

Posted by: Viper* 25th November 2015, 10:42 PM

Posted by: Mangø 25th November 2015, 11:33 PM

With Rihanna's album reportedly out in the next week or two, I wouldn't be surprised if they get her on for a performance soon.

Posted by: Jonjeur East 🎷 25th November 2015, 11:34 PM

Sorry... who?

Posted by: Juranamo 25th November 2015, 11:53 PM

Watch 'Before He Cheats' get rereleased AGAIN if this single she performs does okay.

Posted by: Josh 25th November 2015, 11:55 PM

Hopefully! It's a cracking tune. Has it ever charted in the UK?

Posted by: KWEEN_DEE 26th November 2015, 01:13 AM

Heartbeat, if sent to R2, could be like that "Need You Now" song in the UK.

Posted by: ManicKangaroo 26th November 2015, 01:28 AM

Its been on the R2 C list for 2 weeks now

Posted by: Jason 26th November 2015, 03:04 AM

Carrie Who?

She will probably peak lower than Cee Lo Green (#59)

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th November 2015, 07:52 AM

Well she's very likely to get her highest charting track here ever so as long as it's above #98 or so, I'm happy

Radio 2 c-list does sod all so hopefully she's moved up next week!

Posted by: 777666jason 26th November 2015, 08:15 AM

Agreed

Posted by: Tombo 26th November 2015, 10:25 AM

What are you smoking?

Rita Ora, Cee Lo, One Direction, Little Mix, Ellie Goulding to name a few!

Posted by: sammy01 26th November 2015, 02:24 PM

1D are on the verge of splitting up and going through the motions right now and on a downward spiral, Ellie's album is tanking. Little Mix have done well but it remains to be seen if they ever will get beyond niche act.

If they get any of Bieber, Adele or Rihanna, which look to me to be the 3 big releases this winter then we can talk.

Posted by: gooddelta 26th November 2015, 02:33 PM

That Rihanna reign let up a long time ago.

Surprised Bieber hasn't done it yet but I assume he'll be on the final, or the semi's.

Posted by: Joe. 26th November 2015, 02:38 PM

I'm sure they'll get Adele too. Bieber's album was a big worldwide release, so he can't be everywhere at once, I'm sure he'll be in the semi or final too.

Posted by: Dirrty 26th November 2015, 03:07 PM

Coldplay are confirmed for the final.

http://www.itv.com/xfactor/news/coldplay-confirmed-to-perform-at-the-x-factor-final

Posted by: Joe. 26th November 2015, 03:09 PM

I had a feeling Coldplay would perform one way or another but on their part surely it's wiser to perform the week before. I wonder if they'll move their album back 1 week?

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th November 2015, 03:20 PM

1D are having a downward spiral but remain one of, if not THE biggest group in the world. They are still a huge name to entice viewers. Ellie and LM are also massive names so I'm not sure what point is being made.

Posted by: These Days 26th November 2015, 03:47 PM

She already peaked top 20 with her album unlike Cee Lo so it's not like it matters if her single peaks low.

Posted by: Noeyz 26th November 2015, 03:48 PM

JB will go to Japan during the beginning of December
It's officially announced that JB will perform at Japanese show 's MUSIC STATION on Dec 4 ..so he can't be on semi-final ..
maybe he's available on Final show

I guess Adele ,JB and 1D on final

Posted by: Joe. 26th November 2015, 03:57 PM

I don't know if 1D will be done with promo by then, I think their break is starting within the next few weeks. I think Little Mix are more likely. Maybe with Derulo.

Posted by: 777666jason 26th November 2015, 04:37 PM

Also depends on the duets as well

Posted by: Mateja 26th November 2015, 05:06 PM

They start their 2 year break in March 2016.

They will also take a break during the holidays.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th November 2015, 05:09 PM

The date of the break and the length of it have not actually been specified yet

Posted by: Mateja 26th November 2015, 05:22 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3315775/Liam-Payne-smiles-One-Direction-arrive-BBC-studios-band-s-Live-Lounge-performance.html

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th November 2015, 05:37 PM

Ah, that's the first I've seen of that, they've all avoided specifying how long before. Thanks!

Posted by: Joe. 26th November 2015, 06:27 PM

Well actually I've just realised Justin is here for the Capital JBB, so he will be in London next weekend.

Posted by: mixer01 26th November 2015, 06:35 PM

Gosh I really hope Little Mix get another slot, I don't think One Direction are planning to promote another single soon while LM have Secret Love Song coming up. It would do wonders for their momentum at the moment especially with Royal Variety and TOTP still to come.

Posted by: Josh 26th November 2015, 06:38 PM

I doubt they would get a second slot though above 1D (and especially potentially Adele...)

Posted by: Joe. 26th November 2015, 06:45 PM

There are usually 6 or 7 performers over the course of the two nights of the finale though

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th November 2015, 06:48 PM

1D apparently ARE performing on the final, and a third single (Infinity) has now been confirmed

Posted by: Josh 26th November 2015, 06:49 PM

Oh course - completely forgot about that.

If I was to make I guess, I reckon we'll see JB, 1D, Adele, Coldplay, Take That, Rihanna and maybe someone along the lines of Rebecca Ferguson. You just don't know what X-Factor this year!

Posted by: mixer01 26th November 2015, 07:00 PM

Hopefully Simon realizes he can promote both One Direction and Little Mix, and not just one over the other like what happened in 2013 when LM could have performed Little Me.

Posted by: Regina 26th November 2015, 07:03 PM

They are obviously gonna get chart saviour Nick Carter on the final to slay everybody

Posted by: Joe. 26th November 2015, 07:04 PM

Back then 1D were a lot more popular and successful though, so I can see why Little Mix didn't get a slot and 1D did. Now there isn't as much in it and Little Mix are actually close to becoming Syco's most currently successful act, so I do hope he does use them.

My preddix would be Coldplay, 1D (confirmed), Adele, Ariana Grande and possibly Little Mix.

Posted by: John-James 26th November 2015, 08:40 PM

I don't blame Simon but it irks me a bit that he flogs his own acts like that. I mean, let someone else perform already

Posted by: Cameron 26th November 2015, 08:46 PM

Wouldn't be the XF without 2/3 performances of 1D a year, and them being mentioned every week...

Posted by: 777666jason 26th November 2015, 08:47 PM

He a businessman and what's best for his business is his own acts making him as much money as possible of course he is going to choose his own first

Posted by: Dobbo 26th November 2015, 08:55 PM

Very happy with this weekend's choices. 2 debut acts!

Posted by: ▲Rob▲ 26th November 2015, 10:11 PM

Rude.
I've never heard of her. Just saying.

Posted by: Cowboystyle 26th November 2015, 10:33 PM

I'm talking as someone who is a big Carrie fan and has all of her albums, but she is virtually unknown in the UK. She might be huge in the U.S. But she is not a huge act to any of the viewers watching at home here. I'd rather she performed Smoke Break as I much prefer it.

Posted by: Lukuzz 27th November 2015, 07:57 AM

Carrie! Omg! Country music on prime time TV woop can't wait !

Posted by: Mybelle 27th November 2015, 08:49 AM

I wish they'd promote some bands who just need that little push to be mainstream in the UK. Manchester band Hurts performed 4 songs on X Factor Ukraine a couple of weeks ago and all they need is a decent promotion for their new single Wings and I reckon they'd break the charts and it's such an amazing song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5y3VomnDPA

Alternatively, Chvrches are in a similar situation.



I haven't heard of any of Carrie's music, so I'll be watching because it is great to see an act which hasn't originated from X Factor UK or performed loads of times already.

Posted by: These Days 27th November 2015, 04:41 PM

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=carrie+underwood

Posted by: ▲Rob▲ 29th November 2015, 10:33 PM

Lionel Ritchie on next week.

Posted by: Christmaseve201 29th November 2015, 10:45 PM

Fantastic !

Posted by: Dobbo 29th November 2015, 10:51 PM

Oh FFS had been going so well this series too.

Posted by: Joe. 29th November 2015, 11:02 PM

I have a feeling Lionel will sing with the remaining acts the way it's been done before and we'll still get two main performers. Does Lionel have new material?

Posted by: Christmaseve201 29th November 2015, 11:04 PM

Is it the semis next weekend?

Posted by: Hadji 29th November 2015, 11:24 PM

He will sing with the remaining acts. It even says it on Wikipedia

Posted by: JosephCarey 29th November 2015, 11:24 PM

Lionel is just a guest mentor is he not?

And yes Steve, semis next week!

Posted by: JimmyT 29th November 2015, 11:28 PM

Carrie and Rita, both disappointingly average. Expected more from Carrie tbh

Posted by: sammy01 30th November 2015, 12:07 AM

First time ever hearing Carrie sing (know the name but never heard her) and god what a bland voice, singing a bland song by a bland woman.

Posted by: Froot. 30th November 2015, 12:11 AM

Posted by: PaulM1983 30th November 2015, 12:16 AM

It's just not her best song. She should have done a massive medley, ending with Blown Away. On the right song, her voice is stunning.

Posted by: Dmdr 30th November 2015, 12:17 AM

Carrie is actually a brilliant singer, shame the song didn't showcase that.

My favourite Carrie song is Two Black Cadillacs, I wish she did a medley too.

Posted by: Davidson 30th November 2015, 01:32 AM

I challenge you to listen to even the last 60 seconds or so of this performance and still hold the same opinion



The song definitely didn't showcase her vocal abilities very well.

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 30th November 2015, 01:43 AM

Lionel Richie was a huge success at Glastonbury this year! He was a huge talking point. So I think they're trying a similar approach for X Factor! It's quite a smart move actually. The amount of young people I know irl who said they enjoyed Lionel's set "so much" or "he was amazing" in a non-ironic way is quite something.

Posted by: Viper* 30th November 2015, 07:19 AM

WELL... at least one of them performed live hey?

Carrie has a sensational voice. It just so happens that song wasn't a song to showcase massive vocals. I liked the performance a lot.
MUCH better than the MESS that followed

Posted by: JosephCarey 30th November 2015, 08:09 AM

Yeah the Carrie song is very subdued for her, she has an insane voice, not bland or average in the slightest. Heartbeat is gorgeous nonetheless and I really enjoyed it. Not sure why people think she should've sung an older song to promote her current album though

Posted by: Viper* 30th November 2015, 08:13 AM

ARE YOU KIDDING? SHE SHOULD TOTALLY HAVE SANG INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN!

Ha, yeah it's ridiculous. Smoke Break I think would have been a bit more niche, but a bit more fun, maybe showed a bit more of who she is... But Heartbeat is lovely, lyrically similar to Teenage Dreams imo.

On another note, how STUNNING did she look.

Posted by: 777666jason 30th November 2015, 12:47 PM

Yeah just a shame both my favourite Carrie underwood songs. Are so old

Last name and before he cheats

Posted by: mack25 30th November 2015, 02:10 PM

Hoping for YEARS & YEARS and JUSTIN BIEBER next week; they would be such great semi-final guest performers!!!


Got a sixth sense we may get ARIANA GRANDE and possibly THE VAMPS!!

Posted by: Regina 30th November 2015, 02:12 PM

Ever Ever After >>>>> all other Carrie songs


*Somewhere, Liam dies*

Posted by: Joe. 30th November 2015, 02:47 PM

The Vamps performed on Xtra Factor yesterday, but I think Ariana is VERY likely for either the semi/final.

Posted by: John-James 30th November 2015, 04:02 PM

Have a feeling this week might be Justin just because he is in the country for the JBB

Posted by: Noeyz 30th November 2015, 04:39 PM

It's very hard .JB is officially to perform [What Do you mean] on MUSIC STATION in Japan on Fri. Dec 4th .It's LIVE show .
http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/music/contents/m_lineup/cur/


I think JB doesn't have a guts to say SORRY to the most famous music show in Japan like MUSIC STATION.

Hoping JB for Final week.. . He would be a great guest performer.!

Posted by: John-James 30th November 2015, 04:42 PM

Well that gives him 2 days to get to the UK?

Posted by: MrIndependent 30th November 2015, 04:44 PM

No.

Posted by: Danvember 30th November 2015, 04:46 PM

Surely they'd save Justin Bieber for the final, with him being the biggest male artist in music currently? Even if he's in the country this week and not next, they can always pre-record his performance.

Posted by: Envoirment 30th November 2015, 04:49 PM

Unless of course they have Adele lined up for the final? Justin Bieber for the semis and Adele on the final would be a great line-up. They already have Coldplay confirmed for the final too.

Oh not to mention Rihanna could be on the semi final if "Anti" is being released December 4th or the final or both!

Posted by: No Sleeep 30th November 2015, 05:12 PM

Carrie really should've done Before He Cheats or something. I know she's promoting her current album but she's not known here very much at all so nobody would've known anyways, lol. When Janet was on she mashed up All For You with her current single to make it a bit more of a crowd pleaser

Posted by: -SCOTT- 30th November 2015, 05:15 PM

Justin Bieber is in London on December 6th for the Jingle Bell Ball

Posted by: JosephCarey 30th November 2015, 08:27 PM

Before He Cheats, which isn't on her current album anyway Heartbeat made sense, anything more country-like would've alienated some of the audience I think, it's just not a genre that works in the UK sadly. The album's had a nice boost which is what matters most.

Posted by: Ethan 30th November 2015, 08:33 PM

not a vintage year for guest performers on the x factor ~ now coldplay are confirmed, i doubt the budget will stretch to adele or bieber, so prepare for cheap fillers like 1d

Posted by: JosephCarey 30th November 2015, 08:45 PM

The biggest boyband in the world are a cheap filler? (they're confirmed anyway)

Posted by: John-James 30th November 2015, 09:08 PM

He meant that it's not exactly going to cost Simon as much as getting Justin or Adele

Posted by: Regina 30th November 2015, 09:10 PM

OMG when were Backstreet Boys confirmed? *.*

Posted by: JosephCarey 30th November 2015, 09:11 PM

This is 2015 my dear x

Posted by: Regina 30th November 2015, 09:15 PM

So you meant current biggest boyband then because BSB are still the reigning kings with their 130 odd million records sold

Posted by: Rooney 30th November 2015, 09:17 PM

Why are people assuming X Factor pays the acts to perform, has this ever been confirmed?

Fairly certain (or used to at least) the acts would perform for free.. it's free promotion for them! Think they pay for production costs, but not the artists themselves.

Posted by: Froot. 30th November 2015, 09:24 PM

Well Global paid £250,000 for The Wanted for 'Show Me Love (America)' and are very likely to have done similar for Nathan Sykes (nothing else can explain it).

Posted by: Envoirment 30th November 2015, 10:25 PM

I think it can, it's just never pushed here. Stations like BBC Radio 2/Magic FM support country when it's pushed here. But none of the country artists ever really do promotion in the UK (TV performances/radio tours etc), so it's no wonder the genre never does too well here.

I'd love Carrie to do a big promo schedule in the UK for a future album. "Before He Cheats" and "Blown Away" were both missed oppotunities. "Blown Away" could've been a hit with the right push, I can imagine BBC Radio 2/Magic FM/Heart spinning it if given the right promotion.

It's a shame most country singers tend to stay in the US and don't promote elsewhere, I think that's one of the biggest reasons why country doesn't usually do well worldwide, bar a few examples (Shania Twain/Lady Antebellum/Dolly Parton etc).

Posted by: Gingerbread Cam 1st December 2015, 11:36 AM

Sia and Jason Derulo confirmed for this week!

Posted by: AcerBen 1st December 2015, 11:51 AM

Oh Sia can do one if she's putting a lampshade on her head again. That's got so old now. Either show your face or don't bother.

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 1st December 2015, 11:52 AM

Omg Sia! She's on Graham next week too! What's Jason performing? His recent flop single? I guess he'll probably do Want to Want Me.

Posted by: Hadji 1st December 2015, 11:53 AM

I agree. On the other hand, I hope JD performs "Cheyenne"

Posted by: sammy01 1st December 2015, 11:56 AM

So much for Justin Bieber.

Posted by: lewistgreen 1st December 2015, 11:57 AM

I believe Get Ugly is being lined up as the next single so he could perform that.

Posted by: Hadji 1st December 2015, 11:59 AM

I've heard he is performing "Want To Want Me"

Posted by: lewistgreen 1st December 2015, 12:00 PM

Ew no. I mean I like the song, but let's keep this relevant eh? I just hope Sia is performing something from her upcoming album and not Chandelier or Elastic Heart.

Posted by: Hadji 1st December 2015, 12:03 PM

I've heard she is performing "Alive". I'd rather David Guetta was on there as well so they could perform "Bang My Head"

Posted by: Davidson 1st December 2015, 12:48 PM

I really doubt Jason is going to perform 'Want To Want Me', there would be so sense in it. The new album has so many potential hit singles that just haven't got a proper push, and this would be the perfect opportunity to promote one of them and give people another reason, other than that one song, to purchase the album in the lead up to Xmas.

If he was doing WYWM it better be with a mash-up with one of his latest releases - preferably 'Get Ugly' or 'Cheyenne'.

Posted by: AcerBen 1st December 2015, 12:52 PM

The sense would be to give the album a push by reminding people of one of the biggest hits of the year

Posted by: burbe 1st December 2015, 01:37 PM

Much better guests this week!

Posted by: Envoirment 1st December 2015, 02:14 PM

Great guests this week! Hope Sia gets a huge boost from her performance and she has Graham Norton Friday too!

In regards to Jason Derulo, is it wishful thinking that he could do a duet version with Leona? Leona did a duet version with him on the smule app which went viral somewhat and it says rendition of WWTM, so perhaps meaning different from the original?

Leona's got a surprise performance coming up apparantley too which could be that?

Posted by: JimmyT 1st December 2015, 02:15 PM

Love to watch Sia!
Interesting to see if Jason actually sings live.....or just dances about....

Posted by: Bjork 1st December 2015, 03:01 PM

Is Sia gonna perform given her back to the audience? Derulo has to do Cheyenne or at least a WTWM/Cheyenne medley

Posted by: mr_pmt 1st December 2015, 03:24 PM

Everyone knows it and it's still played everywhere, it's far easier to sell an album if you can introduce more than one song to people.

Hoping he performs 'Cheyenne' and it can finally get a chart placing, also hope 'Alive' can get a big boost (if she's performing it).

Posted by: Dancember 1st December 2015, 06:56 PM

really hope Jason doesn't just do Want To Want Me, that would be a massive waste of performance.

Posted by: Doboggan 1st December 2015, 07:00 PM

Oh damn, I thought when it flopped in at #30 and then sank without a trace we were going to hear the last of that torture...

I would love for Derulo to perform Try Me but I doubt he'd create a solo version just for this show (unless one already exists). It makes sense to perform Want To Want Me anyway often guest acts perform their big hits of the year like when Robin Thicke did Blurred and Katy Perry Roar months after there were #1s here.

Posted by: MrIndependent 1st December 2015, 07:10 PM

Great that Sia is performing. Alive (I'm assuming that's the song she's doing?) is fantastic; it deserves to be a bigger hit than it has been so far.

Jason Derulo is talented as well, though I find him a strange choice given that Want to Want Me has been his only obvious success this year. He's probably in the least prolific stage in his career right now in the UK despite that song's popularity.

They need some huge acts for the final. So far they've barely had any.

Posted by: Christmaseve201 1st December 2015, 09:12 PM

I think Derulo is at least a different artist who hasn't been on yet and WTWM is one of the biggest hits of the yr so he's been prolific enough this yr IMO.

Posted by: Envoirment 2nd December 2015, 01:25 AM

I think Jason might perform "Get Ugly" with it being announced as the next single in the US/the video being shot.

Posted by: Bjork 2nd December 2015, 07:44 AM

Sia actually performed Alice twice yesterday on US TV, on Ellen and on The Voice

Just watched The Voice performance and she uses this wig that only shows her mouth so she can sing but hides the eyes and most of the face...

Posted by: Mangø 2nd December 2015, 02:24 PM

Oh my word, if Sia performs 'Alive' and Jason performs 'Cheyenne', that would be amazing, especially if both finally go Top 40 off the back of the performances! Although knowing my luck, it will be 'Bang My Head' and WTWM/Get Ugly looking forward to seeing the confirmed song choices!

Posted by: sammy01 2nd December 2015, 03:12 PM

Why wont Sia show her face? Comes across as a bit of a tit tbh.

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 2nd December 2015, 03:43 PM

It's a social experiment, on fame in relation to music, seeing if an artist can sell music on the music alone, whilst staying anonymous. I understand this has now become redundant, as her faceless, cooky persona has become part of what makes her intriguing as an artist. But I don't think she's a tit.

Posted by: Robot 2nd December 2015, 03:52 PM

The X Factor website actually says Jason is performing 'Want To Want Me' and Sia doing 'Alive'.

Posted by: Mangø 2nd December 2015, 04:10 PM

So basically they're pretending 'Cheyenne' never happened.

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 2nd December 2015, 04:13 PM

Well, it kinda didn't

Posted by: mr_pmt 4th December 2015, 02:11 AM

I thought a big part of it was due to her having Grave's disease a few years ago, which had disfigured her face and shaken her confidence.

Such a shame Jason is doing the horrifically overplayed 'Want To Want Me', but I expected that.

Posted by: Serg Mix 4th December 2015, 12:23 PM

Sia one of the best artist of today. Great to have her.

Posted by: Mangle Bells 6th December 2015, 11:51 PM

No one discussing tonight's X Factor performances then?

Sia was obviously brilliant and as much as I didn't want Jason to perform WTWM, the performance was actually pretty amazing!

Posted by: Christmaseve201 6th December 2015, 11:58 PM

Any news for next weeks?

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 7th December 2015, 12:02 AM

Coldplay and One Direction are the only confirmations so far I believe.

I can see Little Mix coming back and I really hope they manage to get Bieber!

Oh and Jason's performance was fantastic!

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 7th December 2015, 12:03 AM

Only Coldplay and 1D so far. I expect roughlyh 4 more over the two nights.

I'm going with some of these as possibilities; Justin, Adele, Ariana, Little Mix or Weeknd. And Rihanna as a long shot.

Posted by: Dillan 7th December 2015, 12:15 AM

Have Little Mix announced their next single?

Posted by: Dmdr 7th December 2015, 12:15 AM

I am still holding out hope for a Leona slot, its slim I admit, but I won't burst the bubble until its officially ruled out.

Posted by: Dmdr 7th December 2015, 12:16 AM

Apparently they announced it as Secret Love Song ft Jason Derulo last night before their performance at the Capital Jingle Bell Ball.

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 7th December 2015, 12:58 AM

Indeedy!



A performance like that on a big show (like the final of X Factor) would surely propel the song into the top 40 on iTunes and give it a decent start to being a big Wintery hit? (Similar sized hit to 'Issues' by The Sats I imagine)

(P.s. go visit the Little Mix forum for more info x)

Posted by: Dmdr 7th December 2015, 01:25 AM

Great vocals from the girls, I hope they do it on X Factor final but Part 2 which doesn't include Jason, it would be even more of a moment imo.

Posted by: Christmaseve201 7th December 2015, 01:50 AM

Would love Adele to perform - it would lead to even more huge quantities of her album to be sold in the next 2 weeks, though maybe the usual suspects of Coldplay, LM & 1D will spread out the big Xmas week sales!!

Posted by: jay727 7th December 2015, 08:03 AM

Didn't Adele bad mouth the XF and its culture a couple of years ago?

Saying that, so did Elton and he still performed

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 7th December 2015, 08:42 AM

Adele has always been a fan I believe! She said she'd duet with a contestant "if it was the right contestant".

Really willing for Little Mix to get that performance slot. I really think it'd help their album even more and sell it well into the new year!

Posted by: omrimayo 7th December 2015, 09:03 AM

So no Adele at the Final? Her Promo in the UK in non-existence.

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 7th December 2015, 09:12 AM

The guests haven't been annouced bar Coldplay and 1D yet

Posted by: Bjork 7th December 2015, 09:27 AM

but 1D and Lmix have already performed this season, they should have other guests...
agree would be nice to have Adele!

Posted by: vidcapper 7th December 2015, 09:35 AM

Why - what'll they do to him if they do?

Posted by: André 7th December 2015, 09:47 AM

It's not like she needs it. Her being at the X Factor final would be her doing a favor for Cowell & co, not the other way around.

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 7th December 2015, 01:34 PM

1D are def deserved considering it'll be their last time on X Factor for a few years as a group! Also, Little Mix are a lot bigger now than they were and their performance is one of the more talked about guest performances this year.

Oh and I can def see Fleur getting another slot too.

Posted by: Ryan. 7th December 2015, 11:21 PM

It would be amazing for Taylor to come and give some sort of exclusive performance of 'Out of the Woods', and it's theoretically possible for her to be in London on the Sunday as her tour finishes the day before and the time difference in Australia would give Taylor enough time to travel and be in London on the Sunday morning. Not that it will happen as it is too much of a rush I guess, but it would be amazing!

I think Little Mix are likely, I personally can't see Fleur getting another slot. Still surprised Demi hasn't been on this series, but I doubt she'll be saved for the final 2 years in a row. We'll probably end up with Take That and Michael Buble or something (I see the latter duetting with Ché on 'Cry Me A River' too)!

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 8th December 2015, 08:35 AM

Leona also confirmed for this weekend.

Posted by: Nick F1 8th December 2015, 08:43 AM

what she'll sing? Xmas song?

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 8th December 2015, 08:44 AM

I'd rather she did to be honest, as that's actually getting airplay. But she'll probably sing something off her new album.

Posted by: *Callum™ 8th December 2015, 08:45 AM

hopefully she sees sense and sings another love song (the song obvs). if she's considering anything else she might as well just one more sleep again

Posted by: Martyn 8th December 2015, 08:46 AM

Rachel Platten with one of her songs to sing over the series montage this year?

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 8th December 2015, 08:47 AM

She's done One More Sleep before so I can't see her doing it again. Unless it's a "with rest of contestants" sort of deal.

Posted by: Gingerbread Cam 8th December 2015, 11:16 AM

I have noticed radios have been playing her cover of I wish it could be Christmas everyday, so maybe that

Posted by: *Callum™ 8th December 2015, 11:18 AM

i can't see any of her other xmas songs doing anything, one more sleep is the only xmas song that could so *something* i reckon which is why i hope she performs something off of i am.

Posted by: MusiqqisuM 8th December 2015, 11:21 AM

Leona is duetting with a contestant... (obviously Louisa considering how much she has spoke of how she looked up to Leona as a kid—she was just 8 when Leona won).

Posted by: Viper* 8th December 2015, 12:08 PM

Can't WAIT for Louisa and Leona to BOTH shout at me through the tv.

Posted by: Envoirment 8th December 2015, 12:12 PM

Rita's already confirmed she's duetting with Louisa and Leona said she was asked a couple weeks back to do this upcoming performance. She says it's something special so I don't think it'll be a contestant duet.

Great to know Leona's performing though. Maybe she'll perform the cover she's recorded and release that? Maybe for charity?

Posted by: Viper* 8th December 2015, 12:14 PM

Rita is going to sing live?

Posted by: Frootincense 8th December 2015, 12:15 PM

Michael Bublé is a certainty. They can't go a year without him.

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 8th December 2015, 12:17 PM

I don't think Lousia/Rita is happening now. I think it'll be Louisa and Leona. Snore.

Posted by: Viper* 8th December 2015, 12:24 PM

I think Rita realized she'd have to sing live and paniced. I'm okay with it not happening.

So rumours of Fleur for R+B
Any rumours for Che?

Posted by: Envoirment 8th December 2015, 12:26 PM

Che and Buble could work? Wouldn't be surprised and then Buble can perform his latest Christmas song too.

Posted by: JosephCarey 8th December 2015, 12:52 PM

Well she managed it the week before last.

Posted by: MusiqqisuM 8th December 2015, 12:54 PM

Well she did a few weeks ago with "Coming Home", and typically does with all her performances... She's no Cheryl in that regard.

Posted by: sammy01 8th December 2015, 01:21 PM

Leona, Fleur, 1D, I'm already bored just thinking of it.

Simon pimping his acts makes sense but you would think the final could be a bit special when it came to guests not artists who have been on and will be on for years to come.

Posted by: Serg Mix 8th December 2015, 01:26 PM

Rita is talented, not here for bashing her vocals. Not when Ellie Goulding performed.


Anyways.. Hoping Little Mix get that slot.

Posted by: truly talented 8th December 2015, 01:27 PM

As it isn't a solo performance I can't see Leona singing anything from I Am. More likely a new cover or something from her back catalogue that will benefit Syco.

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 8th December 2015, 01:29 PM

The duets don't really count though. Last year there were 6 guest performers in addition to the duets (Granted some of them often do both, Ed did last year). Leona's confirmed she's with someone, Fleur, isn't confirmed but if she is it's probably a duet. We still only have Coldplay and 1D. So there's probably 3 or 4 people still to be announced. Buble will be a given, X Factor are obsessed with him, despite him being much more of a strictly guy.

Posted by: Mateja 8th December 2015, 01:40 PM

Apparently Grimmy talked about the duets on the radio. Looks like duets with the mentor were scrapped. Leona will likely sing with Louisa, since she is her idol.

Posted by: MrIndependent 8th December 2015, 01:41 PM

It's a good thing that Leona's duetting with one of the contestants, and in this regard her place as a guest in the final is deserved. A solo performance would be very exciting for her Buzzjack fans, but let's be truthful: the general public don't give a damn about her recent music. She'd be a total waste of a solo guest performer.

They need Adele and Justin Bieber for solo performances and then they've done right. It's possible that Adele could (have) turn(ed) down performing as she's made it clear that she doesn't like doing big promotion. They'd be really silly to not have Justin there as one of the male performers given his prominence in the world right now; they've also had contestants performing Sorry and Love Yourself so it's likely to be in talks. Taylor Swift would be a very well deserved performer too, but I somewhat can't see it happening.

If they're doing Christmas songs for the final then yes, Bubbles will probably be there as one of the duet performances with Che, I'd think. I hope to God that they're not having Cheryl duet with Reggie n' Bollie; if they must get somebody, then do the best thing and just shove Fleur in with them.

Posted by: MusiqqisuM 8th December 2015, 01:44 PM

I know Leona can sing, obviously, but I think Louisa would bury her if she was to go all out in the duet. Hopefully she holds back/shows a little restraint, for Leona's sake.

Posted by: gooddelta 8th December 2015, 01:47 PM

It's just different styles of singing, Leona has a higher range (not that she's shown it off much in her recent material) while Louisa has more power. I wouldn't say Louisa would bury her as they could complement each other quite well.

Posted by: sammy01 8th December 2015, 01:59 PM

No doubt Fleur will also be in every VT, will be talked to at some point, sax will be used as an instrumental, will be on xtra factor after, Simon will mention what a success she is.

Do we even need to watch this final we all know how it is going to go. Che out 3rd, Reggie and Bollie given a you've done so well to get this far/overachieved narrative and Louisa promoted all night as the just winner.

Posted by: Karma 8th December 2015, 02:40 PM

Louisa & Leona would be everything Bleeding Love probably? Then a Leona solo performance of something off I Am?

Posted by: mixer01 8th December 2015, 02:41 PM

Can't believe how much Simon snubs Little Mix in comparison with his other acts!

Posted by: TheGrinch 8th December 2015, 03:03 PM

He never performed Series 9 (2012) xx

Posted by: Viper* 8th December 2015, 06:19 PM

You believe that was live?

Oh dear.

Posted by: JosephCarey 8th December 2015, 06:21 PM

I don't see what reason you have for thinking it's not live

Posted by: Viper* 8th December 2015, 06:22 PM

Okay.

Posted by: JosephCarey 8th December 2015, 06:23 PM

Right then...

Posted by: Bjork 8th December 2015, 06:36 PM

Leona & Louisa have to do Bleeding Love, I agree Che would work well with Buble... not sure about R&B, maybe Omi the Cheerleader guy, isn't he on Syco??

Posted by: Frootincense 8th December 2015, 06:44 PM

You talk as if you're forced to watch it.


Ok.

Posted by: MusiqqisuM 8th December 2015, 06:48 PM

She doesn't need to lip sync to be fair so there's no reason e.g.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h3EAIZTLBU

She may not be peak Mariah or peak Whitney or Beyoncé etc. etc., but she is a competent live singer for the most part, as shown above in the acoustic performance. I think because she's an X Factor judge she gets automatically grouped with Cheryl and a few judges that have gone before her and people think she can't sing. & besides, if you were gonna lip sync I don't think it would make sense to pre-record pitchy vocals as that defeats the purpose. (yes, she was pitchy in parts).

Posted by: UltraChristmas 8th December 2015, 07:22 PM

Yay Leona confirmed

Hoping Taylor and Little Mix get slots!

Posted by: torresgirl 8th December 2015, 09:04 PM

I think the overkill might be Fleur's downfall in the end. Her album doesn't look like making the Top Ten and with the amount of backing she's received not sure that will go down to well at Syco. Sax has done well but its kind of a novelty/one off sort of tune and record companies make little money from singles I would guess.

Posted by: scratchy23 8th December 2015, 09:11 PM

Rita's a really good singer. She's not incredible but she can sing a hell of a lot better than a lot of pop stars out there now (Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor, Taylor Swift, Cheryl to name a few). I don't think I've ever seen her mime.

Posted by: 777666jason 8th December 2015, 09:26 PM

Seems like they missed the opportunity if derulo was on final instead of semis they could a done little mix as asuprise and their duer

Posted by: MrIndependent 8th December 2015, 09:53 PM

As for Rita, she used very, VERY prominent backing tracks earlier on in her career during live performances, which I think is due to her not having the confidence in her own voice rather than her not being a skilful singer. She seems to have improved vocally a lot in her recent performances, and has proved that she can do so live. Shame to see people declaring that she can't sing.

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 8th December 2015, 11:12 PM

Twitter is going crazy saying Little Mix and 1D are performing together this weekend. I'd rather they sang their own new singles to be honest. @superTV247 the source - seems to have some kind of insider information but I have no idea how reliable. They're also setting off rumours that Kylie is also performing.


I'm wondering if Leona saying she's 'not alone' means she's actually with LM and 1D and it's an XF greatest hits medley.

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 8th December 2015, 11:20 PM

I can see 1D and Little Mix doing a big group thing like 1D did with JLS. Mainly coz the fans seem to have wanted it for a while and seeing as 1D won't be together anymore. I hope they do 'Secret Love Song' but with the 1D boys instead of Jason!

Posted by: TheGrinch 8th December 2015, 11:22 PM

If Little Mix's only performance is with One Direction, I heavily doubt that 'Secret Love Song' would be performed. I'm guessing 'Drag Me Down' and 'Black Magic'.

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 8th December 2015, 11:26 PM

Oh SLS def won't be performed and I agree with a medley of those two songs.

Posted by: Martyn 8th December 2015, 11:34 PM

Not so much miming, but heavy backing track, which when it goes she just gives up.

Posted by: Viper* 9th December 2015, 07:23 AM

I don't doubt that at some point in her life she has sang live.

The point made/discussion was her miming during her performance with sigma. She might not have much reason to lip sync, but she did. The rest is irrelevant thanks.

Posted by: Viper* 9th December 2015, 07:28 AM

Did you watch her xfactor performance? If the answer is yes, then you've seen her mime.

Also, I'm not a fan of Katy Perry tbh, I find her very smug and a bit dull as a performer, but to say she can't sing is quite ridiculous. Taylor, always sings live and I've seen her in concert twice and I think she is a brilliant performer and singer.

Cheryl focuses more on delivering a polished performance, when she actually does sing live, like on tour, she's actually a strong singer.

Meghan, I've not heard enough live performances to comment.

Posted by: JosephCarey 9th December 2015, 07:53 AM

Viper, please tone it down, you're being quite forceful with your view at the moment. I don't think Rita was miming and there's nothing to suggest she was, but equally your view differs and that's fine.

End of discussion.

Posted by: Viper* 9th December 2015, 07:56 AM

Okay.

I simply responded to two posts that were responses to my posts. No "FORCE" as you put it.

But hey, no opinions around you. I remember. Sorry.

Posted by: Rob 9th December 2015, 11:23 AM

I don't think he is unless you're thinking of Marlon Roudette?

Posted by: Viper* 9th December 2015, 11:42 AM

I thinkkkkk (emphasis on the think as I'm not certain) that he is...

Wasn't there a story about Simon signing him after seeing him/hearing the song on youtube but never actually meeting him? I think though now he's part of the Sony label that Syco is a "sub label" of.

Posted by: Juranamo 9th December 2015, 11:51 AM

Omi is definitely on Syco! http://www.simoncowellonline.com/music/4579192393

Posted by: Serg Mix 9th December 2015, 07:14 PM

Xfactor posted little mix are performing with Jason and than deleted the tweet ???

Posted by: UltraChristmas 9th December 2015, 07:22 PM

Omg please be true *.*

Posted by: TheGrinch 9th December 2015, 07:25 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVzkvmuWIAAJ-Rz.jpg:large

Yup

Posted by: Camilla Melissa 9th December 2015, 07:29 PM

I think this is fake no one else saw it

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 9th December 2015, 07:33 PM

Yeah, I think that was fake, too.

Posted by: shindymindy 9th December 2015, 07:57 PM

Would be awesome if true!!!!

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 9th December 2015, 08:25 PM

This guy has been correct about a lot of showbiz news including X Factor news this year:

He said X Factor's tweet WAS fake but....

‏@superTV247

Posted by: Dmdr 9th December 2015, 08:27 PM

A performance of Part 2 would have been awesome, the Jason feature version would just be good.

Posted by: Envoirment 9th December 2015, 08:27 PM

So a medley between Leona/Little Mix/1D might be the special performance Leona was on about then?

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 9th December 2015, 08:33 PM

I'm ridiculously excited about the final tbh. Leona will possibly still duet with Louisa too. I can't see them not doing that tbh. They've been mentioning Leona A LOT. 'Run' as the duet and 'Bleeding Love' in the medley please

OMFG. Really hope this is all true!

Posted by: pes 9th December 2015, 08:36 PM

OMS on the medley..lets make it a Christmas Classic..Leona needs coins to finance her album

Posted by: Karma 9th December 2015, 08:53 PM

Yes 100% please

Posted by: Envoirment 9th December 2015, 09:18 PM

He replied to a fan and said Leona is performing solo and not in a medley (Just LM/1D)! And hinted there is another performance she's involved in which could be spectacular.

Posted by: torresgirl 9th December 2015, 10:17 PM

Well well well, could this be true?

https://twitter.com/Garlicmorgan/status/674706625589084160

Posted by: liamk97 9th December 2015, 11:45 PM

I've not heard much of Leona's new material but I really hope she is allowed to perform solo with a song off the new album. Failing that, perform 'One More Sleep' again!

I hope there's some truth in Kylie performing too, feels completely unbelievable but would be incredible!

Posted by: Dmdr 9th December 2015, 11:51 PM

Presumably doing Second Hand Heart, I'd be here for that.

I hope she has bagged herself a solo slot too, or a duet, more Leona the better for me, she needs the exposure.

Posted by: Envoirment 10th December 2015, 12:03 AM

Don't see why Ben Haenow/Leona would perform "Second Hand Heart" if they are indeed performing together, considering he's already performed the song once? Wouldn't mind if they release a Leona version on iTunes and it does pretty well though.

Are there any album tracks which would make a good duet on his latest album?

I'll take the info with a pinch of salt for now, but quite exciting that Leona could get a solo spot and perform again with someone else.

Posted by: sammy01 10th December 2015, 02:24 AM

I feel like apart from 5 people on this forum no one else in the UK really wants or needs another Leona performance on the X factor, solo or duet.

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 10th December 2015, 07:33 AM

Well nobody wanted Cee Lo Green either but we still got it.

Posted by: Regina 10th December 2015, 07:54 AM

I've only just come around to Ben, I don't need Leona coming here and ruining all that love I have for him ;_:

Ben and Kylie to perform SHH or Only You please.

Posted by: torresgirl 10th December 2015, 07:57 AM

There are few more ballady/acoustic type songs, Make it Back to Me being one that could work. Not two people I would have put together initially but I'm interested to see what they do if true.

Posted by: Karma 10th December 2015, 08:45 AM

They may be dancing for ben and leona but that doesn't mean they're performing together. Can't see that happening to be honest. So excited for Saturday night though!

Posted by: MusiqqisuM 10th December 2015, 08:56 AM

I'm surprised Ella wasn't roped in. Yes she doesn't have a new album out, but something like "Glitterball" would be well suited to the occasion/finale!

Posted by: truly talented 10th December 2015, 09:15 AM

I think whatever Leona performs it will be something that benefits Syco. It's a bit ironic after many of the songs on her latest album are about her poor treatment by them.

Posted by: Karma 10th December 2015, 09:31 AM

Yeah I think a lot of the songs are aimed at her old label/management who she lost her way with, not "The X Factor" itself. She's still proud to come from the show and represent it, after-all she was the first to take it to a worldwide scale.

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 10th December 2015, 10:56 AM

Yep and her and Simon are still on really good terms. None of her "ill will" was directed at anything to do with Simon specifically. People still think fondly of her as an X Factor winner. She's always the one that people are comparing other acts to on the show etc...

I'm so stacked for the final now *.*

Posted by: sammy01 10th December 2015, 11:30 AM

Ben is supposedly doing 'Slamming Doors' on the final, shame really as it is a bit dreary compared to some of the others songs on the album. Was hoping for All Yours with a choir that would have been fitting of a final.

I think Ben may have one advantage over Fleur in terms of his Syco future, they have probably invested much less money and effort in him so he wouldn't need to shift huge numbers to be profitable.

Posted by: Hassaan 10th December 2015, 11:41 AM

Wasn't Kelly Clarkson on voice rest, hence why Ben couldn't perform Second Hand Heart with her? If she's off voice rest now couldn't they do that?

If they're bringing back past X Factor acts, like the likes of Leona who aren't with Syco anymore, It'd have been nice to see Joe McElderry but realistically I understand that's not going to happen.

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 10th December 2015, 11:44 AM

Little Mix just confirmed they are performing with Fleur East.

And I have a feeling that's all they're doing.


Ben Haenow has also been confirmed "with a surprise"

Posted by: Viper* 10th December 2015, 11:49 AM

Little Mix and Fleur

Posted by: troylovesmusic 10th December 2015, 11:51 AM

Exicted for Little Mix and Fleur

Posted by: Davidson 10th December 2015, 11:51 AM

Can't wait for the Little Mix/Fleur performance. Both have been by far the best two guest performances of the series, so it should be fab. I wonder what the hell they will sing though ?

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 10th December 2015, 11:54 AM

It'll be a Sax/Black Magic mash up I assume. It'll be fun but I'd much prefer Little Mix sang their new single as 1D are.

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 10th December 2015, 11:55 AM

A medley of 'Sax' & 'Black Magic' I'm guessing. I guess Ben will be performing with Leona then! I'm excited to see how well their voices will work together.

EDIT: Joe beat me to it.

Will all of this be happening on the Saturday night or Sunday? Any chance a couple of them could perform both nights? Little Mix

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 10th December 2015, 12:01 PM

FleurMix is happening on Saturday.

Posted by: ___∆___ 10th December 2015, 12:12 PM

This all sounds too good! I hope Ben sings 'Second Hand Heart' with Leona - Could give his single/album the boost it needs (There's no hope for 'I Am' benefitting )

Posted by: torresgirl 10th December 2015, 12:14 PM

I also prefer a few other tracks to Slamming Doors as well but I think it could work quite well for him as a live performance.

Just glad he's getting a slot!

Posted by: Karma 10th December 2015, 12:15 PM

What's Ben's current album chart run?

Anti-climax if they sang that, much prefer something else if they are to perform together - can't see that they are, but who knows maybe with the little mix and fleur announcement just now.

I just want to see a Louisa & Leona duet of Run like this please:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-k8rFwTG4E

Posted by: ___∆___ 10th December 2015, 12:17 PM

10-29-30...

Posted by: omrimayo 10th December 2015, 12:19 PM

We are thrilled to announce that Adele will be performing on The X Factor Results Show this Sunday (13th December)!
In a celebration of the best of British music, Adele joins Coldplay and One Direction on the bill, and is set to sing Hello from her record-breaking No.1 smash hit album 25, which was released last month.

http://www.itv.com/xfactor/news/hell...yane8-vglmugzg


GAME OVER!!!

Posted by: MusiqqisuM 10th December 2015, 12:20 PM

Adele/Coldplay/1D for the Sunday results show. Probably the strongest lineup they've ever had. Three massive global acts & all British, which is cool.

Posted by: omrimayo 10th December 2015, 12:24 PM

Yap, respect. I wish Adele could have sang WWWY but Hello is fine.. She didn't do anything in the UK (and still broke any record) so it's about time.

Posted by: Hadji 10th December 2015, 12:26 PM

Dear god, no

Posted by: MusiqqisuM 10th December 2015, 12:27 PM

But what stats will they display on her VT package? SoooooooooOOOOOOOoooooo many to choose from.

Posted by: Viper* 10th December 2015, 12:36 PM

SLAYDELE omg yes

An all British line up and it's an EXCELLENT line up. Oh and Ben Haenow is there too.

Posted by: Karma 10th December 2015, 12:37 PM

ADELE. Yes. Yes. YES.

Are Coldplay performing Sunday as well?

Posted by: John-James 10th December 2015, 12:39 PM

So many of Simon's artists

Posted by: ___∆___ 10th December 2015, 12:39 PM

Sales will be epic following on from this - 'Hello' to return to #1 too please

Posted by: andibob 10th December 2015, 12:43 PM

ADELE!!!!!!

Posted by: Davidson 10th December 2015, 12:45 PM

I knew there was a reason for shit guests all season. Budget has been blown on Adele

So the line up is Adele, Coldplay, One Direction, Little Mix, Fleur, Ben and Leona, right?

Actually quite clever for Simon to flog so many of his own acts when he knows that people will be tuning in for Adele who may not normally watch and know about last years contestants etc.

Posted by: Joe ho ho! 10th December 2015, 12:52 PM

Ohhh Adele.

I guess that's the main line up now then, I can't see anyone else being announced.

Posted by: sammy01 10th December 2015, 12:53 PM

Now I'm genuinely excited for the final, hope Adele delivers and it is a moment like the Brits was.

Bit of a shame for me Simon has had to wedge Fleur and Leona in somehow.

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 10th December 2015, 12:56 PM

WOW!

Now for Justin Bieber and everything will be SO PERFECT!

Posted by: Gingerbread Cam 10th December 2015, 12:57 PM

He didn't need to wedge Leona in seeing as she is no longer signed to his record label. She is the biggest XF winner ever so I assume it is only natural for her to perform on the show.

Posted by: sammy01 10th December 2015, 12:58 PM

She also cant move 30k of an album these days.

Posted by: JosephCarey 10th December 2015, 01:00 PM

Hence why she needs a promo slot.

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 10th December 2015, 01:02 PM

But in terms of the show, she's still regarded as one of the best/biggest stars from the show... she's still respected by so many people, it's just people aren't aware she has new material! If you were to go to the average Joe and ask them when Leona's last single was, I'd guess they'd say 'Run'! And that's even with 'Echo' being a success!

Posted by: Hadji 10th December 2015, 01:03 PM

The only thing of Adele's performance I'd like to see benefit is her single returning to #1 at Xmas

Posted by: Bjork 10th December 2015, 01:05 PM

was thinking the same, if this could push Hello back to #1 and grab the Xmas #1... altho9ugh that could go against Louisa

Posted by: ChristmasRobin 10th December 2015, 01:06 PM

Yawn to most of the performers aside from Adele who will undoubtedly be incredible *.*
It would have been so much nicer if we didn't have the same acts come back each year for the final... shame they couldn't get Carly or Y&Y on instead

Posted by: CharlieB 10th December 2015, 01:24 PM

[quote name='ChristmasRobin' date='Dec 10 2015, 02:06 PM' post='5254
Yawn to most of the performers aside from Adele who will undoubtedly be incredible *.*
It would have been so much nicer if we didn't have the same acts come back each year for the final... shame they couldn't get Carly or Y&Y on instead
[/quote]

If they wanted Carly or Y&Y on the show, they could get them. Carly's album flopped harder than Leona's in the UK even though the former had the exposure of a top 5 single.

At the end of the day, the X Factor is a franchise so of course they are going to use the platform to promote their artists.

Posted by: torresgirl 10th December 2015, 01:27 PM

I've forgotten all about the contestants with all this going on

Will make up for it being not a great year (for me anyway)

Really hope Ben performs well and his album gets a boost.

Could have done without Adele but at least it on the Sunday.

Posted by: Gingerbread Cam 10th December 2015, 01:27 PM

so? she still sold copies and it debuted top 20.

Posted by: sammy01 10th December 2015, 01:32 PM

So surely you want to showcase the biggest artists on the X factor final and that isn't Leona by a long way and hasn't been for a fairly long time.

Posted by: Regina 10th December 2015, 01:33 PM

Is it too much to hope that he will perform with Kylie? I've seen a few rumours about her being on. Wishful thinking I guess.

Posted by: TheGrinch 10th December 2015, 01:41 PM

SAX being performed twice in one season then

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 10th December 2015, 02:22 PM

Or it could just be because we're in the "Guest Performers" thread so there's not much talk about the contestants going on.

Posted by: Karma 10th December 2015, 03:24 PM

http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/2060/leona-lewis/ and thats not taking in to account her worldwide success...

Regardless of recent successes to say Leona isn't one of the biggest artists from X Factor is just silly..

Posted by: These Days 10th December 2015, 03:27 PM

B

Posted by: torresgirl 10th December 2015, 03:29 PM

What I meant was that the contestants aren't that exciting so I forgot there was actually a contest on the weekend as well

Posted by: mr_pmt 10th December 2015, 03:41 PM

What about that special she had with Graham Norton?

But yeah, this is huge.

Speaking of Years & Years, I am hugely surprised that at some point they didn't get a slot with 'Eyes Shut' considering how huge they've been this year and the single sounds like it was tailor made for something like this.

Posted by: Hadji 10th December 2015, 04:27 PM

Ben Haenow is rumoured to perform "Slamming Doors" at the final, which will most likely be the third single off his album

Posted by: TheGrinch 10th December 2015, 04:32 PM

It's been confirmed Hadji!

I'm really sad / disappointed that we're not getting performances from Years & Years, Rachel Platten or Charlie Puth, all have had such incredible years.

Posted by: mr_pmt 10th December 2015, 04:34 PM

Much as I'm dying for 'Stand By You' to get some exposure, all Rachel's had is a fluke/fleeting #1 single.

(Mind you, you could have said the same thing about The Wanted in 2010 when they got to perform).

Posted by: TheGrinch 10th December 2015, 04:36 PM

Meghan Trainor performed 'All About That Bass' on the X Factor last year and she wasn't exactly a huge star, 'Stand By You' is dramatically picking up in America after just one performance, I'm disappointed she's releasing her album on the 1st January but I don't think she will be the one hit wonder I thought!

Posted by: Hadji 10th December 2015, 04:37 PM

It is a shame. I'm just glad Ben Haenow isn't performing "Something I Need" or "Second Hand Heart" again. As for Fleur East, I hope she doesn't perform "Sax" again and as for Little Mix, I hope they perform "Secret Love Song"

Posted by: UltraChristmas 10th December 2015, 04:47 PM

Yass Adele
So excited for the final now!

Posted by: Mangle Bells 10th December 2015, 05:00 PM

Why on earth would he perform 'Something I Need' again?

Posted by: MrIndependent 10th December 2015, 06:16 PM

Ben and Leona duetting... For Christ's sake, Simon.

I'm not happy that Simon is more interested in flaunting his own acts than getting stars who are truly in demand, and even though I'm excited for their performances I don't like that Ben, Fleur, Little Mix and One Direction, who have all performed already, are getting a slot; I was hoping that Simon would throw the guests-performing-for-a-second-time-this-series thing out the window this time around.

The obvious omission is the Biebs, who really should be there over Ben and Leona. As said by others, Years & Years and Taylor Swift could've been given a slot, although I'd say that Y&Y would've been more suited to one of the ordinary results show rather than the final.

Anyway, I'm glad that Adele is there.

Posted by: Viper* 10th December 2015, 07:45 PM

People complaining about Leona. Srsly guys, how can you not establish why she is there. I really don't care for the girl at all, but she's the most successful winner ever. Why SHOULDN'T she be there?

Also, I'm immensely pleased we don't have random American artists like Rachel Platten and Charlie Puth. Why should we? What a brilliant showcase of UK music at the minute (and Ben Haenow) and some of the talent that X Factor actually has provided. I'm not a massive 1D or Coldplay fan but their talent and power and current relevance cannot be denied!

Posted by: Frootincense 10th December 2015, 08:04 PM

By having so many X Factor acts on in the Final this time, I guess that they're trying to push the idea that the show can and does make you into a big star and Leona/1D/Little Mix are all major examples of that. Then they're going to try and push last year's finalists more to show it can still happen.

While it would be nice to have more variety, the other two acts are the two of the biggest in the world right now. It's not as though Years & Years haven't performed elsewhere and, while Rachel has had a hit this year, she hasn't really attracted the same attention as Meghan, plus Carly hasn't exactly had an amazing year.

Posted by: MrIndependent 10th December 2015, 08:52 PM

If Ben & Leona and Little Mix & Fleur are performing together on Saturday, I think there should be one more performer that day (there were six last year). I'm assuming they're still working through the duet performances as they've not announced those yet?

I've written and erased three replies now in regards to Leona, so I will just state the obvious instead: she's not a 'big star'; she had one big era in 2007-2008 on which her legacy as an artist rests, a mediocre one in the follow couple of years; but all in all she's done nothing of note in the past 7 years and the fact that she is still the most successful winner of the show states one thing: winning The X Factor doesn't mean a thing. They have Little Mix as an example of winners who have went on to have a much more fruitful career -- why do they need Leona? The contestants will look up to her as somebody with outstanding vocals who did win the show, and this is why her doing one of the duet performances would be warranted. In the end, Simon has shoved her on Ben Haenow's performance as a last resort, and I wonder if he's doing it to try and benefit Ben (after all, they got Kelly on the single; perhaps this is a continued trend of trying to market Ben alongside an acclaimed female singer). I think this is cheap and poor of Simon, and my issue therefore lies with him and not Leona.

However, Leona's lack of success in recent years alongside her inability to sell anything only shows that she's got no reason to be at the final in 2015, winner or not.

This post will annoy Leona's fans here (I assure you that is not my intention), but I'm sure you can all see merit in what I'm saying.

Posted by: Viper* 10th December 2015, 09:59 PM

Not really.

I'm in no way a Leona stan, so I will leave it to those that are more passionate about her to give you stats, figures and whatever.

But for however long the show runs there will ALWAYS be a place for her on the show. She will never NOT be relevant to the show no matter how little she is selling or how away from the public eye she is, if the show ran another 20 years (lol it won't) she will always be relevant to the show. How can you not see the merit in that?

Posted by: 777666jason 10th December 2015, 10:15 PM

Its funny becaise they keep banging on about it being such a big deal to win yet the last 5 years theyare shoving 1D in our faces lo if anything it should be little mix getting that much exposure they are the only winners that are still relevant single and album wise after 4 years if they want toshowcase that winning actually means something

Posted by: JosephCarey 10th December 2015, 10:20 PM

In all fairness though, only the winner is guaranteed a record contract. Whoever comes second could end up with no contract at all (it just so happens that every 2nd place act has been signed though lol).

Posted by: Christmaseve201 10th December 2015, 10:22 PM

Leona did well with OMS a few years ago so she has had hits outside of 2007-09 era you talk about. Thing with Leona is her lack of charisma I'm afraid, it lets her down a bit (although I think her personality is lovely from what I've seen of her as I like that type of girl).

Posted by: torresgirl 10th December 2015, 10:37 PM

I'm not a massive Leona fan as some are around here (I did buy a couple of her albums however and think she has a great voice) but I think she deserves to come back if a) she wants to and b) the show are happy to have her. Pop stars careers fizzle out some sooner than others but that doesn't erase what they achieved. And she is along with 1D the biggest thing to have come out of the show. Would you begrudge them a return to the show in five years for a nostalgic performance? I certainly wouldn't. As for the duets (and especially Ben and Leona) I just think you might be over thinking it a little. They have obviously decided the show needs a boost and are pairing current winners/contestants (Ben/Fleur with previous winners (Little Mix/Leona) as a fun thing for the final and to show the "talent" (matter of opinion ) that comes from it. And of course Ben and Fleur will get another chance to promote their albums along the way. Maybe he wants to give Ben a second shot at performing as they messed up his first single campaign.

Posted by: ___∆___ 11th December 2015, 01:03 AM

Just noticed that Ben's album has been reduced to £5.99 on iTunes - Might help him get a few extra sales after his performance as I can't see 'Slamming Doors' becoming a hit, Also Leona's album is £4.99

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 11th December 2015, 01:06 AM

What I don't get is... why does Che have a duet with Leona and not Louisa? Usually the contestants get to sing with "their idols" and the amount of times Louisa has spoken about how old she was when she saw Leona win etc... and Simon referencing Leona a lot in her feedback... it just makes no sense

Posted by: 777666jason 11th December 2015, 07:14 AM

Maybe they think 2 powerful diva voices are too much together too similar

Posted by: Jonjowman ⛄ 11th December 2015, 08:45 AM

Didn't stop Beyoncé and Alexandra

Posted by: Bjork 11th December 2015, 08:54 AM

are R&B gonna perform with Cheryl then???

Posted by: mr_pmt 11th December 2015, 11:39 AM

Posted by: Gingerbread Cam 11th December 2015, 11:47 AM

Leona to pull what Nicole done to Sam in 2013 and hog the limelight please

Posted by: Dane 11th December 2015, 02:01 PM

Excited to see Leona back on the X Factor stage but I think its safe to say she will not be performing with Che as s=Grimmy has said 'even Adele will be starstruck by Che's duet Partener' & I highly doubt she will be starstruck over Leona as they have met before etc. Really looking forward to this years final, feeling confident about Louisa winning, imo best winner since Leona if she does win.

Posted by: Karma 11th December 2015, 02:16 PM

I have a feeling it'll be stevie wonder

Posted by: Hadji 11th December 2015, 02:21 PM

If Louisa doesn't recover in time for tomorrow, she'll be out and R&B will win

Posted by: CharlieB 11th December 2015, 03:55 PM

I wonder what Ben and Leona will be singing? I was hoping Leona would have the opportunity to promote something from the new album but I have a feeling that they will perform Run.

Posted by: Hassaan 11th December 2015, 06:22 PM

Do we know for sure that they are duetting? If so, then the only duet I can think of with Leona is "Trouble" (a single she released in 2012). I think she duetted with male singers with that.

Posted by: Envoirment 11th December 2015, 06:24 PM

Well Adele did say she voted for Leona loads of times to win on X-factor.

Really interested in what Ben & Leona are going to perform. Maybe it's going to be "Run" (shouldn't be too far off 1 million sales now)?

I hope they have a group Christmas performance of all the finalists and all perform "One More Sleep" though.

Posted by: andeeeeyhart 11th December 2015, 07:03 PM

I'm not particularly a Leona fan, but I disagree hugely with this post.

It's clear to me with the line-up revealed that they are going for a "Best Of X Factor" vibe, with all the big stars from the past performing. If this is the case, Leona HAS to be there - she is the second biggest act the X Factor has ever had!!!! Yes, so she hasn't been commercially relevant in a while, yet that does NOT detract from what she did achieve since winning the show. The way I see it, it was Leona who put the X Factor on the map (not One Direction), as she was the first international success story from the show, and she broke the American market at a time when it wasn't an easy thing to do (I'm not saying it's easy now, but it's definitely gotten easier since 2008). She still has, by far, the biggest opening week sales for an X Factor debut album in the UK (and that's including One Direction), and Bleeding Love and her version of Run are still very known amongst the general public. Honestly, how can she not be at an event celebrating X Factor's biggest successes? The fact that she is no longer successful doesn't change that she once was very successful. She is still the biggest winner to come from the show (at her peak, she was far bigger than Little Mix) and the show simply cannot ignore that.

And whilst her star has undoubtedly waned, I still read articles and comments on forums referring to her (amongst others) as being one of the big success stories of X Factor, so most people would still be aware of who she is. So whilst I see the merit in what you're saying in regards to her no longer being a big star, I don't see any merit whatsoever in suggesting that she shouldn't be performing at the final.

Posted by: torresgirl 11th December 2015, 07:43 PM

Reading some of the above people seem to think Ben is performing twice? Its been confirmed he's singing Slamming Doors and I just thought Leona would sing with him? So one performance for both? I'd love Ben to do two performances but not how I'm reading it anyway.

Posted by: Karma 11th December 2015, 07:54 PM

Yeah I think the only performances Ben, Leona, Fleur & Little mix are doing are the ones together - which is a shame because would of liked to see Leona do something from I Am and even more so see her perform with Louisa but one performance is better than no performance for me.

Posted by: Envoirment 11th December 2015, 07:59 PM

He's performing twice:



http://www.itv.com/xfactor/news/ben-haenow-to-perform-at-the-x-factor-final

The thing up his sleeve being the duet with Leona.

Posted by: torresgirl 11th December 2015, 08:06 PM

Thanks I hadn't seen that but I'm still not sure it means it will be twice as the surprise could be within the first performance. But hey I hope you're right

Posted by: torresgirl 11th December 2015, 08:33 PM

OK just heard that Ben told a fan today they are doing Slamming Doors/Run. Not confirmed but....