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Weekly news review

02 Dec 08

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The Daily Star says…

Sneaky Louis Walsh has ordered his JLS boys to keep hitting on Cheryl Cole’s sexy girl finalists to stop them from winning this year’s show.

The cheeky mentor wants his boyband to sabotage Alexandra and Diana’s hopes of success by distracting them with romance!

We don’t think it’s true! Whilst the JLS boys are certainly charmers, Cheryl’s girls are far too focussed on the end goal to throw it all away now… no matter how persuasive the lads can be!

The Sun says…

Troubled star Amy Winehouse stunned X Factor judge Louis Walsh — by sending him a green tie and shamrock cufflinks that arrived at the studios just before he went on air on Saturday night.

It’s true! Amy sent the gift to Louis as a thank you for looking after her goddaughter, Dionne, who visited The X Factor studios last week.

The Sun says…

Eoghan Quigg must have the luck of the Irish when it comes to the ladies — after cosying up to Kate Moss! Eoghan got chatting to the supermodel backstage after Saturday’s show, and nattered away with her for ten minutes before realising who she was!

It’s true! The 16-year old Irish lad appears to be a real magnet for the ladies – no matter who they are!

The Metro says…

The X Factor finalists performed a secret gig for competition winners at a Carphone Warehouse store in central London last night.

It’s true! Last night in Oxford Street the final four sang a selection of songs they have already performed on this year’s show, a gathering of competition winners and journalists were invited to attend the secret gig.

The Mirror says…

As X Factor was mesmerised by Britney Spears – Simon Cowell was thinking SHE was starstruck by HIM! The music mogul said: “This may be a bit egotistical but I think she was in awe of me!”

It’s half-true! Simon possesses a very dry sense of humour and when pressed on his meeting with Britney he joked: “She was just staring at me. I said, ‘Touch me, I’m human,’ and I think that broke the ice!”

See also

Video 05 Dec 08 The X Factor house

Video 08 Dec 08 Louis cheers on his boys

Video 12 Dec 08 The X Factor team speaks

User Comments

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but don't worry you can start commenting again from 12pm weekdays and 10am during the weekend. Best wishes, The X Factor Team.

earformusic07/12/2008 16:40:49

It doesn't matter who wins now because the 3 who are left are simply mediocre and Alex sounds just like all those other female singers who became famous. Too many of them and don;t need anymore. Laura, Ruth and Austin were far more superior and a real shame for the X Factor that they were voted out. I think the public voting HAS TO STOP and let a larger panel of judges do the voting in future because it's just ruining the show completely the way it is now.

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dreamer7506/12/2008 14:48:18

I like simon cowe, i think he is very honest and to the point about the singing

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the x factor team06/12/2008 13:58:49

Just a reminder! The main X Factor show is on ITV1 at the earlier time of 7pm tonight, and the ultra-important ITV1 results show will be on air in the special one-off timeslot of 8.45 - 9.15pm. That's when the final three will be revealed! Don't forget you can grab your usual helping of Xtra fun over on ITV2. Just turn over to Xtra Factor between the shows, and after the ITV1 action is done! It's almost too exciting to type! Enjoy and remember the comments are for you!

zara ek05/12/2008 19:32:04

I see your still parroting on karaparrot, I dont think many people find your comments constructive, oops maybe thats too big a word for you to understand. People have a right to choose so let them.

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lyla8805/12/2008 14:33:24

PLEEEEAAASEEE EOGHAN NOT TO WIN, IF HE WINS HE WILL JUST BE A ONE HIT WONDER, WOULD YOU EVEN BE BOTHERED TO BUY HIS ALBUM?? i wouldnt.....JLS to win!!!!

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diana must win 03/12/2008 20:33:48

DIANA TO WIN..XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

vikki;loooves;eoghan;]03/12/2008 18:54:16

EOGHAN QUIGG TO WIN... ;) x

karaparrot03/12/2008 18:37:47

Simon controls eveything about the x-factor, well it is his show, his company, bet he even controls the phone lines (leaves other contestants phones off the hook so they are always engaged etc. OK I know computers answer the phones but who controls the computers? Simon's workforce) This is no longer a talent contest. Because there is only 1 talented person left (Alex) Eggnog should have done a John Sergeant weeks ago and left.

lisa mam and dad03/12/2008 14:31:46

couldnt care less who wins now they,ll be a one hit wonder.laura was head & shoulders above anybody on xfactor. simon made a big mistake letting laura go

babylonien02/12/2008 23:32:28

What do people find so special with Eoghan? And why are people so mean with Diana? I find some people so unfair. Everyone has been so ill in their life that they could not function at least once. Everyone knows that the more the pressure, the more it wears down the body system. Diana has had bad performances of late. But she has real potential. About Alex: she has talent but too much like Leona Lewis. Not her fault and a shame but a reality...JLS: they are great but inequal. Go Diana Go!!!!

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