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05 Nov 08

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The Daily Star says…

Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue are at each other’s throats again, with Louis claiming that Dannii thinks she will win the show just because she is Kylie Minogue’s sister.

It’s not true! Whilst cheeky Louis may have said this, the idea that they are at each other’s throats is ridiculous! All The X Factor judges are very competitive, as we see on the show week in week out, but the banter that they dish out to each other is all good natured… And no Dannii doesn’t think her Kylie connection is going to help her win the series!

The Guardian says…

The X Factor is smashing Saturday night TV ratings, receiving substantially larger audience figures than its BBC1 rival Strictly Come Dancing.

It’s true! The X Factor eclipsed its competitors last weekend in the Saturday night ratings war by attracting 11.1 million viewers, compared with Strictly’s 9.4 million viewers.

News of the World says…

Xtra Factor host Holly Willoughby’s secret pregnancy was revealed last Saturday when Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh blurted it out live on television!

It’s true! It all came out during the ITV2 spin-off show when Simon said: “Congratulations to you,” and Louis followed up with: “On your pregnancy!” It may not have been exactly the way that she panned to announce it, but everyone involved with the show is thrilled for Holly.

After the show the mum-to-be said: "Since we got married we’ve made it no secret that we always wanted to start a family soon. Dan and I are both over the moon about the news and I am looking forward to next year with huge excitement."

The Sun says…

Embarrassed X Factor host Dermot O'Leary has apologised to Louis Walsh after ribbing him for being camp on last Saturday’s show. Louis was said to be furious after Dermot teased him over Rachel’s semi-naked male dancers.

It’s not true! When you do as much teasing as Louis Walsh does, you learn how to take a joke! Dermot and Louis are good mates behind the scenes and rumours of a bust-up between the pair are just that… rumours!

See also

Story 07 Nov 08 Diana to miss show?

Story 08 Nov 08 Diana Vickers won't sing tonight!

Story 31 Oct 08 The X Factor news round-up

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sweetpea107621/11/2008 12:46:07

It's not all about who you want to win. It's about who is good enough to get through to the final last few weeks. I think Austin and Laura should both still be in it. Rachael should have gone, cos lets face it she has had some bad weeks. We should be voting for who we want to go, cos I cant afford to vote for all the people who I think should stay another week.

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atritson09/11/2008 21:05:20

THANKS TO EVERYONE SUPPORTING THE RE-INSTATE LAURA WHITE PETITION AT http://www.petitiononline.com/lwrein/petition.html THE PUBLIC IS SPEAKING OUT TO SAVE LAURA - ADD YOUR NAME TO THE GROWING LIST. PASS THE MESSAGE ON

pipuk4809/11/2008 21:03:26

Cheryl seems to feel that she is more of an expert that Louis or Simon, perhaps she should remember her roots?? I used to really like her but have lost some respect because of the way she treats the other judges - reminds me of the way my daughter talks to me!!! Why was she wearing bright candy pink shoes with a salmon - almost orange - coloured dress?? shame on her stylist.....

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jadeyxo07/11/2008 18:48:17

and there gonna loose alot of those millions tomorrow night. getting rid of austin was the biggest mistake ever, considering the phone lines were fixed aswell. its not fair, we want austin back! WE NEED AUSTIN BACK. http://www.petitiononline.com/AustinD/petition.html everyone sign the petition, we're close to 100,000 signatures! protest going ahead tomorrow outside the studios aswell. 10am-2pm. :)

mazzza0806/11/2008 19:58:44

Just to continue my point below. I know we can say it's unfair on any voting night, However the public are not stupid. Please read comments the public have written in with regards to Saturday nights show and how many people have said this is unfair what has happened with Austin being voted out like that. Loui what R U doing!??

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mazzza0806/11/2008 19:55:59

A point to Saturday nights show- There are already almost 8000 people who have signed a petition regarding Saturdays night show with Austin being VOTED OUT!. I know someone needs to go every week, however if someone goes due to unfair judgement then something needs to be done about it. The line was constantly busy on Austins line so how could he be the bottom two if his line was always busy! Also Loui voted him cause Austin was Simons act! Bring Austin back due to unfair judgement!

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middlefor06/11/2008 12:50:42

point 2 mr cowel, how can you possibly allow laura to stay, when its widely reported she is the girlfriend of an executive on the show. that totaly against the ephics of any other competition. even her own father on national tv said she didnt have time for boyfriends only her singing. comon simon you make the rules stick by them. dannii minogue has told the press she believes laura will win. maybe the other contestants should sack their mentors and start relationships with people connected to x

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middlefor06/11/2008 12:44:11

come on mr cowel some answers please. its reported 2 day that you would take over mentoring rachel if she sacks dannii. have the rules changed on the show? who does rachel think she is? you done the wrong thing allowing this girl onto your show mr cowel. if she does sack dannii surely she would have to go, or have i missed the total concept of x factor.

bethree6605/11/2008 23:54:07

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factor05/11/2008 22:15:38

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