Weekly news review
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!