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October 8, 2012 · 12:14 pm

Drama as first X Factor act sent home

Carolynne received the lowest number of votes

Carolynne Poole has become the first act to be voted off this year’s X Factor, in a dramatic Sunday night results show.

Carolynne, 32, and Rylan Clark both received the lowest number of viewer votes during Heroes Week, putting them in the danger zone last night, but it was Poole who was ultimately sent packing.

They both performed once more for the judges in a sing-off, before the judges chose which of the acts to put through to next week’s show.

Both boys mentor Nicole Scherzinger and Gary Barlow, who looks after the Over 28s, predictably chose their own acts, while Tulisa opted to send Rylan home. However, Louis, after much deliberation, caused mass controversy by choosing to save Rylan and sending the decision to deadlock.

It was then left to host Dermot O’Leary to reveal which hopeful received the least amount of votes overall and would be sent home.

Reacting to the news, Carolynne’s mentor, Gary, stormed off stage, but returned later on for spin-off show the Xtra Factor to explain his annoyance, calling Louis’ decision an “absolute joke”.

In the series’ first live show, contestants performed Hero-themed songs, with Enrique Iglesias and Queen among the choices. Saturday night also saw Christopher Maloney join the finalists, after being voted in as this year’s wildcard entry.

The next live show will air on Saturday 13 October at 8pm on ITV1.

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October 1, 2012 · 2:49 pm

X Factor finalists revealed

The 12 acts through to this year’s X Factor live finals have been revealed, in a weekend of shows documenting the Judges Houses stage.

Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh had to whittle down their groups from six acts to just three, with a little help from their famous friends.

New judge Nicole invited R&B star NeYo to her Dubai base to help her choose which of her boys to take through, while Sharon Osbourne joined Louis in Las Vegas to judge the groups.

Girls mentor Tulisa called on rapper Tinie Tempah, who joined her in St Lucia, and Gary had a helping hand when it came to the Overs from former panelist Cheryl Cole, who was helicoptered into the grounds of a Northamptonshire stately home.

See who made the judges’ final cut below and catch the first live show this Saturday on ITV1.

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August 13, 2012 · 4:16 pm

Manchester venue for X Factor final

Final to be held outside London for the first time

This year’s X Factor final will be held in Manchester, show producers have confirmed.

It will be the first time the show’s climax has been staged outside of the Capital.

The first seven X Factor finals were held at Fountain Studios in Wembley, home of the regular live shows, however in 2011, show bosses chose to move the final to the larger Wembley Arena.

This year’s two-night final will now be held at Manchester Central Convention Complex, with around half of tickets set to be distributed to fans via the programme’s sponsor, TalkTalk.

There will be a slight change to the judging panel this season, with Nicole Scherzinger joining Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh in place of departing judge, Kelly Rowland.

Series eight of the X Factor begins on 18 August at 8pm on ITV1, with the final scheduled for December.

Related: X Factor start date confirmed

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August 10, 2012 · 10:52 am

X Factor start date confirmed

X Factor returns for its ninth series

Series nine of the X Factor will begin on 18 August, it has been revealed.

The reality show, which spawned the likes of One Direction, Leona Lewis and JLS, will return to our screens between 8pm and 9.15pm on the Saturday night, in the middle of a Red or Black double bill.

This year, judges Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos and Gary Barlow will be joined on the panel by former singer Nicole Scherzinger, who replaces Kelly Rowland.

The first few episodes of the series, however, will feature a series of guest judges, including R.I.P. star Rita Ora, Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and singer, Anastasia.

Dermot O’Leary will return to host the show, accompanied by Caroline Flack and former X Factor contestant, Olly Murs for spin off, the Xtra Factor.

Catch the first episode of the new series on 18 August at 8pm on ITV1.

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June 18, 2012 · 2:02 pm

Nicole confirmed as X Factor judge

Nicole completes this year’s judging panel

Nicole Scherzinger has been confirmed as the fourth and final judge on this year’s X Factor panel.

ITV has announced that the former Pussycat Doll will join Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh to complete the line-up, replacing singer Kelly Rowland.

The Don’t Hold Your Breath singer, 33, said of her new venture:

“I’m so excited to join the UK X Factor family. It’s where I got my start, so it feels great to come full circle.

“I can’t wait to see what talent the UK has to offer and to help inspire and bring out the best in these artists.”

Reports had suggested that Scherzinger, who appeared as a judge on the US X Factor last year, was among the star names up for the job, but bosses seemed unsure on who would take up the extra place until last week.

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, singer Anastasia, previous X Factor winner Leona Lewis and R.I.P. star Rita Ora all tried their hand at judging throughout the audition stages, but it seems Nicole’s experience worked in her favour.

Nicole will claim her seat on the panel from 18 June when the auditions tour rolls into Newcastle.

X Factor, now in its ninth series, will return to our screens later this year.

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May 16, 2012 · 11:45 am

Louis: I hate The Voice

Louis thinks The Voice is “dull and boring”

X Factor judge Louis Walsh has waded into the great talent show debate, declaring that he hates the BBC’s offering, The Voice, calling it “dull and boring”.

Speaking to Heat magazine, the music boss also revealed that he was glad Simon Cowell’s Britain’s Got Talent had beaten the reality programme in the ratings:

“I hate The Voice. I think everyone thought The Voice UK would be like the US version, and it’s not.

“It’s dull and boring. I’m glad BGT is winning the ratings battle – it’s much better.”

When asked by the magazine whether he would ever have considered being a judge on The Voice, he replied:

“No way, it’s not great TV.  The best thing about it are the revolving chairs, and once you’ve seen that, the novelty wears off.”

He also had a pop at The Voice mentor and Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am, saying:

“What’s that man’s real name anyway? It’s not will.i.am, is it?

“He thinks he’s got all the answers, but if he didn’t have Fergie in the band, where would he be? Fergie is the real star. I would love her on the X Factor, and to be a judge on the show.

“The X Factor is the biggest show on TV and the other shows are just copying us with their silly chairs.

“Simon Cowell is the king of TV and if he’s not involved then it’s not good.”

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April 18, 2012 · 10:42 am

Gary Barlow X Factor return confirmed

Gary is the only judge to be officially confirmed

Gary Barlow will return to the X Factor panel for the next series of the reality show, it has been confirmed.

The Take That star announced the news via his Twitter page on 17 April, cryptically posting:

“I’ve got some news ……”

Before revealing that he would returning to the panel for a second time:

“I’m so happy to tell you all that I’m back on the X factor this year! See you at auditions.”

ITV and the producers of the reality series later confirmed the news in a press release, with SyCo boss Simon Cowell quoted as saying:

“It’s great to be able to confirm our first judge for this year’s show. Gary has earned his place and I’m excited to be working with him again.”

The other three judges are yet to be confirmed by the channel, Thames or SyCo, however Tulisa Contostavlos, who mentored winners Little Mix last year, and only remaining original judge, Louis Walsh, are both expected to return.

It is not yet known if Kelly Rowland will feature in this year’s series.

The X Factor was the most watched show in 2011 and was named Best Talent Show at the National TV Awards in January.

This year will see a slight rule change, with any singer over the age of 16 allowed to enter, even if they have a record deal in place.

The series will return in summer 2012.

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April 2, 2012 · 12:11 pm

Jessie J ‘turns down X Factor’

Jessie refuses to work with 'gimmicks'

Singer Jessie J has reportedly turned down Simon Cowell’s offer of a judging spot on the next series of the X Factor.

Music mogul Cowell admitted last week that he wanted the Price Tag singer on the panel, following her success on rival reality show, The Voice.

However, Jessie has since told the Sunday Mirror that she wouldn’t work on a show that relies on “gimmicks”:

“It’s very nice of Simon to say nice things about me. But The Voice is the show I want to work on and I’m not going anywhere. It’s the show that represents everything I am about.

“I’ve always supported X Factor and BGT. I’ve been on both and performed. But I love being part of The Voice and I ­genuinely want these people to come out of this show at the end and know that they’re equipped to tackle the music industry.

“It’s bloody hard and we don’t want them to just have 12 months of a career. This is about getting them on the ladder for the long run. The Voice isn’t about gimmicks. X Factor rely on that and that’s their thing but it’s not our thing.”

Veteran X Factor judge Louis Walsh let slip last week that he would be returning to the judging panel for the next season, telling the Mirror:

“I am so happy to have signed up for another year. It’s my ninth year, I’m the only person to be in it for nine years… I’m busy now from here until Christmas. I signed the deal yesterday – making it my ninth year on the show.”

Walsh also claimed that fellow judges Tulisa Contostavlos and Gary Barlow would be returning, but he wasn’t “sure if Kelly [Rowland] is back”.

Jessie is currently appearing as a coach on the The Voice, alongside Sir Tom Jones, The Script’s Danny O’Donogue and Black Eyed Peas star and producer, will.i.am.

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November 4, 2011 · 9:41 am

Two acts to face the X Factor chop

Two acts will be sent home

Two acts will be sent home from the X Factor this weekend it has been confirmed.

Show judge and Group mentor Louis Walsh revealed the news this morning, speaking to Chris Moyles and his team on the Chris Moyles Show.

He told the Radio One DJ that two acts would be leaving the singing reality show on Sunday, before also revealing that he thought his acts were “in trouble”.

He also expressed concern about Gary Barlow’s act, Frankie Cocozza, who has been pictured out partying since the live shows began.

Frankie most recently got into trouble on last weekend’s Xtra Factor show, after being asked what happened between him and a Geordie Shore cast member.

He told hosts Olly Murs and Caroline Flack that he had “met her” and “banged her”, before taking to Twitter to apologise for going “too far”.

When asked by Moyles if Frankie was “still putting the work in” behind the scenes, Barlow – who was also a guest on the show, alongside Kelly Rowland – said yes, explaining that he didn’t want to tell the 18-year-old what to do.

Last week, Kelly Rowland’s act Sophie Habibis was sent home after a tense sing-off against fellow Girl Misha B.

All of the judges, including an absent Kelly, chose to send the former bar maid home.

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October 27, 2011 · 10:39 am

Tulisa launches new perfume

'The Female Boss'

X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos is following in the footsteps of Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Fergie, by launching her own fragrance.

The N-Dubz singer unveiled her new scent, The Female Boss, at The Perfume Shop on Oxford Street in London last night.

According to its description on the shop’s website, the perfume is said to consist of “top notes of subtle spices blend with rose and jasmine, which are supported by a rich sensual base of sandalwood, amber and moss.”

The North London-born star invited her Twitter followers along to meet her at the launch, posting yesterday:

“‘I’m launching my Perfume ‘The Female Boss’ tomorrow with a meet and greet / signing at the Perfume shop on oxford street from 3pm! Xxx”

Tulisa was criticised recently on the X Factor for accusing hopeful Misha B of being a bully.

When giving feedback on Misha’s performance on Saturday night, the 23-year-old said:

“I think you are very competitive and I’ve seen a different side of you backstage.

“You being so feisty can come across as quite mean to certain contestants and I’ve been told by a few this week there’s been a few mean comments towards them.”

Misha’s mentor Kelly Rowland has reportedly flown to L.A. after falling out with both Tulisa and Louis Walsh over the remarks.

You can buy Tulisa’s TFB: The Female Boss fragrance from The Perfume Shop’s website.

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