Monday 2 December 2013

X Factor's Gary Barlow explains his decision to send the vote to Deadlock

Tamera Foster was given the boot on X Factor last night after Gary Barlow let the public make the final call. Nicole Scherzinger voted to save her own act, while Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne gave Luke the nod.

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James Arthur apologises for 'abusing his position as an X Factor winner'

When we found out formerly acutely exhausted popstar James Arthur was gonna be making his big X Factor comeback amidst all the 'homophobic slur' drama, we were a bit concerned as to how the whole thing was gonna go. Would the audience boo? Would he break down on stage? Would Christopher Maloney swing in naked on a wrecking ball? So many bloody questions.

Well it turns out the whole thing actually went alright, sort of winning everyone back over with a rather good performance indeed. Oh, *and* he apologised on actual 'live TV'. DRAMA.

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After his performance, Jimmy said: "I’ve made some silly mistakes, but I just want to thank all the people who've stuck with me, I wanna thank The X Factor for giving me the opportunity to do my dream job.

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Nicole Scherzinger leaves little to the imagination in sexy sheer cut-out blouse

NICOLE Scherzinger may have lost her third and final X Factor act last night, but that didn't stop her from putting on her best clothes to enjoy a night out in London.        

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Nicole Scherzinger's X Factor Style Diary: Sunday's Amazing Maxi

Nicole Scherzinger stole the limelight once again on Sunday night's X Factor show, as she took to her judge's seat in an incredible second-skin lace dress.

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X Factor's Tamera Foster Admits 'It's A Good Time To Go' After Getting The Boot

The Star Lost Out In The Sing Off Against Luke Friend

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X Factor 2013: Nicole Scherzinger heads out in sheer top and sexy leather skirt

The 35-year-old singer put her woes to one side as she headed out for a bite to eat at London's C Restaurant after seeing her last remaining act, Tamera Foster, crash out of the show on Sunday night.

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James Arthur makes public apology following X Factor performance, admits 'I've made some very silly mistakes'

Impossible singer says sorry for 'homophobic' rant live on air after singing new single Recovery        

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ITV 'sorry' for lost X Factor signal

The TV channel says sorry after some viewers lost signal during Sunday night's live X Factor show.

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ITV turns to Twitter as X Factor goes off screen before Tamera Foster's exit

Channel updates viewers on result of crucial vote and latest from I'm a Celebrity as technical problems affect some regions

ITV turned to Twitter to tell viewers what was happening on The X Factor after technical problems caused a screen blackout and wiped more than 1 million off the show's viewing figures on Sunday night.

In the digital equivalent of watching football on Ceefax, ITV's official Twitter feed sent out updates with the hashtag #blankscreenupdate.

The blackout took place in central and northern England during Sunday night's The X Factor results show and I'm a Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!, two of ITV's biggest shows.

At the climax to the live Simon Cowell talent show, which was unseen by many viewers, @itv tweeted: "#blankscreenupdate The act leaving #xfactor is Tamera. Luke is safe."

Viewers used Twitter to complain about the loss of signal with others advising they try to watch in HD, which appeared not to be affected, or online.

The X Factor averaged 8 million viewers between 8pm and 9pm – down from 9.1 million the previous Sunday. I'm a Celebrity's audience was also down week on week, from 10.6 million to 9.7 million.

An ITV spokesman said: "There was a transmission issue last night that affected ITV viewers in northern and central regions. We apologised to viewers for the inconvenience caused.

"The transmission problem occurred towards the end of The X Factor results and during some of I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!"

It was the second time in a matter of months that the ITV signal has been lost in large parts of the country. Previously ITV repeated an episode of Emmerdale later the same evening because so many viewers were unable to watch it.

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James Arthur Gives On-Air Apology During X Factor

James Arthur gave an on-air apology regarding his recent antics live on the X Factor last night (December 1).  The 2012 champion, who returned to the show to deliver an emotional performance...

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X Factor 2013: Sam Bailey loves 'sex symbol' status (as does her husband!)

X Factor star Sam Bailey has admitted she’s loving her new sex-symbol status. And her husband is quite enjoying it all too! 34-year-old Sam went under a rather glam and...

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Shock Elimination For 'X Factor'

Tamera Foster has become the latest act to leave 'The X Factor'.

The 16-year-old singer was left in tears after being voted off the ITV talent show...

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Katy Perry And Sir Elton John To Perform On X Factor Final 'In Bid To Boost Ratings'

Boss Simon Cowell Hopes Their Appearance Will Make It A Memorable Climax

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James Arthur makes public apology following X Factor performance, admits 'I've made some very silly mistakes'

Impossible singer says sorry for homophobic live on air after singing new single Recovery        

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Sharon Osbourne's brother wants to make peace

Sharon Osbourne's brother wants to make amends with her.David Arden wants to be bury the hatchet with his sister and her family - husband Ozzy, and...

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The X Factor 2013: Tamera Foster misses out on a place in semi-final to Luke Friend after judges send the vote to ...

The 16-year-old starlet was voted off the ITV1 talent show after losing out to Luke Friend when judge Gary Barlow chose to send the public vote to deadlock.

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Elton John, Katy Perry, One D and The Killers for X Factor final

The line-up of guests for this year's X Factor final have been revealed.

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One Direction, Katy Perry and more confirmed for The X Factor 2013 live final

So there's only two weeks left of this year's X Factor to enjoy (boo), but even though we'll no longer be able to enjoy Luke Friend's face every Saturday and Sunday night, at least this season will be going out with a massive bang.

And who really cares about who wins the bloody thing (actually yes, we really do care about that) when the final's got One Direction, Katy Perry and *more* performing on the show? AGH, it's gonna be good.

One Direction and Katy Perry confirmed to perform at X Factor final - One Direction images - sugarscape.com

Yep, 1D and K-Pez will be taking to the stage at Wembley as part of the massive X Factor final weekend, which also has the likes of Tom Odell and The Killers showing up for good measure.

But if all that's got you mum going 'who? WHO? Oh, music today', well she might like to hear that Gary Barlow will also be performing a ruddy duet with Elton John - can't get any better than that, can it?

WELL ACTUALLY IT CAN.

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Rough Copy bounce back on X Factor

Fortunes changed once again last night in the X Factor quarter finals, as Tamera Foster had a "Leona Lewis moment" and Rough Copy bounced back with aplomb.

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'I Want To Say Sorry For Abusing My Position'

James Arthur took the opportunity to apologise for his recent outbursts following his performance on 'The X Factor' results show on Sunday night, but ...

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X Factor Final: Elton John, One Direction, Katy Perry all performing

Elton John, One Direction, Katy Perry, Tom Odell and The Killers will all be performing as part of the much-hyped X Factor grand final on December 14 and 15.

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Dermot O’Leary: ‘X Factor’s Deadlock can be a pain in the a**e’

Last night's X Factor show saw the very first Deadlock of the series as Luke Friend and Tamera Foster sang for survival in the sing off. Gary Barlow sent the vote to Deadlock, resulting in Tamera being sent home. And...

    






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X-Factor and Strictly set good example, says children's author

Former Children's Laureate Jacqueline Wilson was a late convert to reality shows, but is now a fan        

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Sharon Osbourne brother desperate to heal family rift to help Jack with his MS

They grew up together, cutting their teeth at the sharp end of the music business with their tough pop mogul dad. But they have spent years locked in a feud over his memory – and now Sharon Osbourne's brother wants to heal the rift.

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ITV apologises for signal 'blackout' during 'X Factor' results show

Viewers were faced with a blank screen as tonight's elimination unfolded on ITV.

    


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X Factor 2013: Results show photos – James Arthur, Rebecca Ferguson, more

Tamera Foster becomes the latest act to leave this year's competition.

    


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