CSI and Criminal Minds also slide on Thanksgiving Eve.
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Thursday 28 November 2013
Wednesday ratings: 'The X Factor', 'Survivor' drop
Nicole Scherzinger poses with Pudsey Bear for Children In Need
The X Factor judge strikes a pose to support the charity
Rebecca Ferguson talks Zayn Malik relationship : "It was a mistake"
Back when Zayn Malik and Rebecca Ferguson had a bit of an X Factor romance going on in 2010, they definitely had somewhat of a hard time from the press because of their age gap.
But after the two seemed to split on some not so great terms, it seems Rebecca has had time to think about it all - and has gone and branded the whole thing mistake. GETTING TO SNOG ZAYN MALIK ISN'T QUITE WHAT WE'D CALL A MISTAKE.
Yep, R-Fergs has been chatting to the Independent and reflected on her old relationship with el Maliko, admitting that it probably wasn't the best idea - and then kind of blamed the music industry for not being able to 'follow her heart'. Agh.
Talking to the paper about Zayn, she revealed: "That was my first mistake. I was 23, he was 18. Of course, if it was a 23-year-old guy dating an 18-year-old girl, no one would have batted an eyelid, but this way around was a big deal, apparently.
Simon Cowell Picks a Name for His Son, Ellen DeGeneres Gives Him a Sports Car--Watch Now!
Simon Cowell is gearing up for the arrival of his first child, and that of course means picking a name for the precious bundle of joy. The X Factor judge stopped by...
Cheryl Cole could return to X Factor UK after reaching settlement with US show
Singer is thought to have been paid more than $1m in out-of-court settlement after abrupt exit from X Factor USA
Cheryl Cole has paved the way for a possible return to The X Factor next year after reaching an out-of-court settlement said to be worth more than $1m (£600,000) over her abrupt exit from the US version of the show.
Cole was reportedly removed from The X Factor USA after attending auditions in two US cities amid concerns that her Newcastle accent was too difficult for American viewers to understand. She was replaced on the US show by the former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, also a judge on the UK X Factor.
This year the 30-year-old sued the show's producer, Blue Orbit, for $2.3m for loss of earnings. The case has now been settled, with the production company paying Cole an undisclosed sum understood to be in the region of $1.5m, although this has not been confirmed.
The 11-page lawsuit filed in the Los Angeles superior court shows the singer was promised a salary of $1.8m for the first season of the Fox show, and $2m for a second season. She was paid for the first season, but not the rest of her salary or further expenses including a $100,000 wardrobe allowance, a $25,000 allowance for her stylist, $15,000 a month for a hotel or apartment and $2,500 for monthly living expenses.
The resolution of the court case could open the door to a return as a judge on The X Factor on ITV. The singer Gary Barlow has confirmed he will not be returning to the panel in 2014.
Speaking to Metro newspaper last week Simon Cowell said that he and Cole had "patched up our differences a long time ago". However, a source with knowledge of the situation said that at this stage there had been no talks with Cole or her representatives about a potential return to the UK judging panel.
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Tamera Foster talks Sam Callahan relationship: 'We are a unit'
After having a little rave about One Direction's Niall Horan and their alleged direct messaging spree, X Factor's Tamera Foster has been chatting about the other man she's been linked to - a certain Sam Callahan.
Rumours have been circulating the pair for a while now, with 'inside sources' claiming left, right and center that they've been doing a bit of lip smushing behind closed doors.
Hashtag Samera have done nothing to quash the speculation either, posing for photographers in London earlier this week looking pretty cosy as they headed to an event.
Now Tamera has opened up about Sammy boy, revealing that he's her 'support system'.
VIDEO: Barlow on relighting his solo fire
Gary Barlow talks to BBC Breakfast about becoming a national treasure, dueting with Sir Elton John and his first solo album in 14 years
Louis Walsh: 'Prince William should audition for The X Factor'
X Factor judge jokes that the future monarch should audition for the show.
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Cheryl Cole Wins HUGE Payout
Cheryl Cole has finally got closure on her 'X Factor USA' ordeal, after winning a payout from the producers who dropped her after filming just one epi...
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X Factor: Ronan Keating Reveals He Wants Take Gary Barlow's Place On The Panel
He's Already On The Australian X Factor And Now He's Coming For The UK
Kelly Osbourne's Truce With Lady Gaga: Mom Sharon Osbourne "Happy" Feud Is Over
Sharon Osbourne couldn't be happier that her daughter Kelly Osbourne called a truce with Lady Gaga following their heated feud last week. The battle of words went down after Gaga...
Tamera Foster opens up about ‘close’ relationship with X Factor reject Sam Callahan. Now kiss! KISS.
Tamera Foster off of The X Factor has spoken about her "close" relationship with Sam Callahan what used to be off of The X Factor, which surely now means there is a romance thing happening there, right? Right? Yes? Right?...
X Factor 2013: Tamera Foster favourite to leave this weekend
Tamera Foster is the favourite to leave the X Factor 2013 this Sunday night, it’s been revealed. The teenager has been heavily backed to be the next act eliminated from...
Prince William Has Got The X Factor - Louis Walsh
The X Factor judge Louis Walsh has praised Prince William for his star quality after the royal took to the stage to perform alongside Taylor Swift earlier this week. Wills and T-Swift united with...
Tamera Foster opens up about ‘close’ relationship with X Factor reject Sam Callahan. Now kiss! KISS.
Tamera Foster off of The X Factor has spoken about her "close" relationship with Sam Callahan what used to be off of The X Factor, which surely now means there is a romance thing happening there, right? Right? Yes? Right?...
Could Rising Star be the new X Factor for ITV?
Israeli hit Rising Star will not directly compete with The X Factor, but brings real-time voting to the singing competition format. And has a solid history of singing rabbis
Whether it's due to confused format changes, the omnipresence of Samsung tablet devices, or a plain old lack of killer talent, The X Factor is losing the ratings battle to Strictly, in a contest that has over the years become cast as great geopolitical struggle rather than the country's chief incubator of cleavage engineers. But as Simon Cowell waits in the wings to install himself for another three years as judge and prodigal son, ITV has announced another singing competition that, if popular, could potentially send the high-trousered one back to looking after Zig and Zag.
Rising Star, set to replace Dancing On Ice in a January 2015 slot, is a format that's been bought from Israeli production company Keshet International, following great ratings success there – it achieved a massive 44% share in its timeslot, with seven times the viewers of the second-placed show. "It's rare that you find a genuinely innovative new entertainment format, but Keshet have come up with one, and I'm very pleased that it will now be on ITV," said ITV's director of entertainment Elaine Bedell in a statement.
So what's the big innovation? Rather than vote for your favourite act at the end of the show – or confusing everyone with a flash vote – on Rising Star you vote as the performance takes place, via an app. A progress bar tracks a percentage approval rating as the great unwashed deem their Saturday night jester worthy or not, and the panel of judges (with inevitable shade-throwing Tamera Foster guest spot) can chip in with their approval, each adding a potential 7% boost to the bar. If they reach 70%, they're through to boot camp or whatever we'll call it.
It dovetails perfectly with our second-screen viewing habits, acknowledging that we're probably messing around on an iPad while the TV's on, and leveraging that into interaction. Advertisers will love it (more engagement and opportunities for eyeball assault) and the sight of an act making up for a wonky opening with a massive top note will be a wonderfully empty three-minute redemption story. There is also the potential for, as in the above video from the Israeli show, a pair of wizened rabbis singing Simon And Garfunkel's psychedelic meltdown The Sounds of Silence, which has 'saviour of Saturday night' written through it like a stick of kosher rock.
But it's not without flaws. The performers play behind a screen, with the judges and audience watching their performance projected onto it – if they hit the magic approval rating, the screen rises to unveil them. The big reveal turns out to be merely a smaller, three-dimensional version of the people you've just seen.
Its worst potential aspect though is amplifying the creative malaise of The X Factor. That show has, Journey South excepted, produced many stunning performances, but its format undermines them. Singers must effectively jump through a series of game-like challenges like Sonic grabbing rings: hit the high note or execute a tween-baiting crowd surge and bang, you've accrued some judge approval. By breaking down songs into modular units, it often kills off much of what makes music emotionally resonant, and Rising Star could make things worse.
Imagine the panic as the singer runs out of time, trying to impress viewers by butchering a song into a series of impressive sonic feats. Something like Leona Lewis's breathtaking Summertime might never happen, because its slow, sensual opening wouldn't have people jabbing the vote button and she'd start dancing – and Leona must never start dancing.
But launched with some vivacious judges, solid back-end tech, and a neo-Dermot in a pair of trousers so schlong-sculpting he has to wear flight socks, Rising Star's sheer dynamism could end up causing Cowell some sleepless nights.
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Petition Wants James Arthur Banned From 'X Factor'
James Arthur should be banned from performing on the 'X Factor' this weekend after making homophobic remarks, an online petition has demanded.
So ...
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Nick Grimshaw becomes London Collections: Men ambassador
Nick Grimshaw has become an ambassador for London Collections: Men.The radio DJ has landed his first official fashion role, joining male model David...
Gary Barlow: Elton John stucky by me 'through thick and thin'
Gary Barlow was delighted to work with Sir Elton John on his new music since the star has stuck by him "through thick and thin".
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XFactor 2013: Tamera Foster, Sam Callahan open up about relationship
Tamera Foster has opened up about her relationship with fellow X Factor 2013 finalist Sam Callahan. The pair have been romantically linked repeated this series, even after Sam was eliminated...
Cheryl Cole wins US X Factor payout
Pop star Cheryl Cole receives a payout from the producers of X Factor USA, after she was dropped from the show in 2011.
X Factor Tamera Admits To Sam Relationship
Tamera Foster has confessed that she is in a relationship with former X Factor rival Sam Callahan. The 16-year-old hopeful and 19-year-old Sam were snapped together at the Now magazine Christmas...
Gary Barlow: Elton John has always stuck by me
Gary Barlow says Sir Elton John has stuck by him ''through thick and thin''.The 42-year-old star was delighted to have the opportunity to record with...
'X Factor' star Tamera Foster confirms 'closeness' with Sam Callahan
The 16-year-old says the eliminated singer has been her "support system".
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