X Factor contestants: “Jedward get preferential treatment”
The Daily Mirror reports that some of The X Factor contestants have complained that John and Edward are getting “preferential treatment.” Among the complaints are that the twins are being given more rehearsal time and “the best slots” on the live shows. And for last night's Ghostbusters Theme that the controversial twins sang, apparently choreographer Brian Friedman spent more time with the boys than with the other acts. However, X Factor insiders have strongly denied the rumours and...

X Factor: Danyl Johnson -Touches' Olly Murs and Lucie Jones' Sex Life
X Factor: It's Ex-week in the Tabloids, as The X Factor singers' former loves tells all, featuring the exes of Joe McElderry, Cheryl Cole and Lucie Jones, plus Dannii Minogue's womb and Danyl Johnsons on Olly Murs skin, literally… Olly Murs and Danyl Johnson are getting close, allegedly: Daily Mirror : “Essex boy OLLY MURS is complaining about gay Danyl’s over-friendly “‘touchyfeeliness’ in the house.” Is Olly’s Essex-ness relevant to his views on...

TV news: Jedward vow to KO X Factor supremo Simon Cowell with Ghostbusters routine
Nov 7 2009 Rick Fulton TERRIBLE twins John and Edward plan to spook Simon Cowell with a performance to make him eat his words. The 18-year-old Dubliners last night boasted that their performance of Ghostbusters would be their most outrageous X Factor offering yet. And they are confident they will make Cowell - who has threatened to leave thecountry if the public make them winners - admit they have The X Factor. Edward has told friends: "We want to make Simon eat humble pie and prove to him we...

X-Factor's Simon Cowell and his first TV Appearance: VIDEO
A fresh faced, go-karting Simon Cowell and a legendary appearance on Sale of the Century. He didn't suddenly appear overnight, oh no. Mr Smooth himself, Simon Cowell, had a foray into television light entertainment long before X-Factor and Pop Idol. All the way to the late eighties in Sky1's remake of Sale of the Century . Unfortunately not hosted by Nicholas Parsons (that would be deviation), the silver tongued music mogul took the challenge from Peter Marshall, even turning down two...

X Factor: Jedward Spray Simon Cowell With His Next Tan
X Factor: Jedward - Ghostbusters. The most overrated underrated act. Peter Andre appears to make Jedward look talented. Horrific. Jedward are hanging from a rearview mirror in the Ghostbusters’ ambulance. There is every trick used to distract you from Jedward. What’s in the backpacks? LSD? Gunk? Simon Cowell’’s next tan? The full run down of The X Factor show .

X Factor Playlist: Danyl Johnson Sings Prince's Purple Rain, Stacey Solomon Does Springfield
ON tonight's X Factor, Daniel Lloyd will be singing Stand By Me in the manner of Pinocchio before The Change, and Stacey Solomon will squeak out Son Of A Preacherman , not in the style of Amy Winehouse gargling baby milk. As for the rest

X Factor Final 8 song choices (Movie Week): VIDEO
X Factor Final 8 song choices (Movie Week) The show starts at 8:00 p.m. GMT. Stacey Solomon Son Of A Preacher Man Lucie Jones This Is Me - Demi Lovato (From Camp Rock) Joe McElderry Circle Of Life - Elton John (From The Lion King) Lloyd Daniels Stand By Me Danyl Johnson Purple Rain Jamie Archer Unchained Melody Olly Murs Twist And Shout John and Edward Ghostbusters Theme - Ghostbusters Live streaming links: jonny-place.com/ www.justin.tv/vip_sports_bar_1/old www.justin.tv/dragonblade2...

X Factor, Week 5 Live Show, 7 November 2009: Movie Songs Week
Howdy, Unreality TV readers! We’re planning a night of X Factor fun and games to celebrate movie week! Here on the blog, I’ll be liveblogging the whole show, giving you the low-down on what’s been happening, what the judges said, and most importantly what I think of each act!!! You’re invited to leave your insightful and very funny comments, as always. But there’s more! We’ll be back here, live , at 8:00pm. Join me for gossip and chat right here – or go...

In Pictures: 'X Factor' Week Five
The final eight contestants all performed classic Songs From The Movies on tonight's X Factor . Click along our gallery below to see snaps of John & Edward, Danyl Johnson and Olly Murs singing for the public vote.

'X Factor' Week Five: What The Judges Said
It was Movie Week on The X Factor tonight and the eight remaining acts took to the stage to try to impress the judges. Read on to find out what Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole had to say about the hopefuls' performances.

Jamie Archer threatens to quit 'X Factor'?
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Feature: 'X Factor' Movie Songs predictions
After the highly-anticipated Rock Week turned out to be a bit of a damp squib (Katy Perry? Come off it, Cheryl!), The X Factor heads back to more familiar territory tomorrow night with its Songs From The Movies theme. Judging from previous series and rumours currently doing the rounds, the rules seem pretty lax on what constitutes a 'song from a movie', so there's plenty of scope. Keep reading for our suggestions - some silly, some serious - for the final eight hopefuls.

'X Factor' Contestants Arrive at Studio
Essex girl, Stacey Solomon arrives at The X Factor studios for rehearsals ahead of Saturday night's live show. Stacey was joined by fellow contestants Lloyd Daniels , Olly Murs , twins Edward and John Grimes and Joe McElderry .

X Factor: Peaches Geldof Piles On the Misery For Jedward
X Factor Watch: Your daily X Factor news round-up: hating Jedward with Peaches Geldof. Daily Mirror : “STOP HATING US” The Jedward twins told last night how they have become the victims of a “savage” hate campaign being waged by vile X Factor obsessives … Like the, er, Daily Mirror and every other organ with a page to fill? “ We were in the street walking to our dance class when a whole family came past in a black car and shouted out, ‘We hate you. You’re...

Celebs have their say on X Factor: PHOTO
Blimey, even Prime Minister Gordon Brown has had something to say about The X Factor and in particular John and Edward - find out what other high-profile figures and celebs have been saying about the show this week. The PM spoke about terrible twins, and said: “I don't think [John & Edward] are very good. [But] there are some really good people on X Factor. It's really good.” The twin terrors have also found themselves fans with a touch of class in royal princesses Bea and...

Unemployed Stephen Thompson tells how he dumped X Factor judge Cheryl Cole: PHOTO
She's number one in the charts, the darling of 15 million X Factor viewers... and most men's dream date. But Cheryl Cole was dumped for another girl by unemployed joiner Stephen Thompson - because she wanted to spend so much time with him. Stephen was Cheryl's first love and dated her for two years before ending their relationship when she was 17, claiming she was "too clingy". Now 28-year-old Stephen is single and living in North Shields, Tyne and Wear - while millionaire Cheryl, 26, enjoys the...

X Factor 2009, Week 5
Hello again, lovely blog readers! It’s that time of the night where we sit back and reflect on the performances that we saw. And yes, we sit in judgement, because we don’t trust everything that Louis Walsh says, and we know that Simon will give his own acts the highest praise. But really, who were the best and the worst of X Factor’s Movie Week? Well, let’s review (and you can give your own opinions in the comments, as always!) Jamie Archer – Jamie sang a version of...

X-Factor stars John and Edward may become the next Ant and Dec
London, November 08 - ANI: X Factor contestants John and Edward can be the next Ant and Dec if they do not win the Reality show, it has emerged. Simon Cowells closest aide/singer Sinitta has revealed that the TV mogul is ready to provide for a completely new show to the twins, as long as they dont win the competition. "Simon would actually create a show especially for them. Anything but have them win X Factor. At the moment he doesn't want them," the News of the World quoted her as...

X-Factor stars John and Edward may become the next Ant and Dec
LONDON - X Factor contestants John and Edward can be the next 'Ant and Dec' if they do not win the Reality show, it has emerged.

The X Factor Live Show 5: PHOTO
 The fifth live X Factor show has taken place and it was all out ‘wananabe’ Star Wars with all eight acts singing songs for this week’s  ‘Movie Night’ theme.  Fittingly enough given the theme it turned out to be quite a dramatic night. Danyl had a new look; Louis had a pop at presenter Dermot O’Leary and most shocking of all, Simon even had something nice to say about John and Edward!  First up to sing for the girls was Stacey Solomon with...

Oops, Jedward can't do that cringe factor again
JOHN and Edward Grimes will not win The X Factor despite what people may think or say about the Irish twins.

X Factor twins win Cowell's praise
John and Edward Grimes' Ghostbusters X Factor routine was praised tonight by their fiercest critic. Simon Cowell, who previously claimed he would be first on a plane out of Britain if the twins reigned supreme, hailed their performance of the Hollywood soundtrack. On a night of movie-themed songs, the pop mogul had angrily reacted after being accused of 'cheating' by allowing Jamie Archer to sing 'Crying' which had only featured in a relatively unknown cult film. Advertisement But after...

X Factor: Lucie Jones will sing Disney song on Movie Week
Leaving last week's rock image way behind her, Lucie Jones has revealed that she will be performing a Disney track on this week's X Factor. Dur

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X Factor twins win Cowell's praise
They were something strange in the neighbourhood - but John and Edward Grimes' Ghostbusters X Factor routine was praised by their fiercest critic.