Rough Copy member Kazeem Ajobe has been asked to leave the X Factor tour.
Ajobe - who was unable to take part in the Judges' Houses stage of the competition because of visa issues - will not perform in any of the future X Factor dates, leaving Sterling Ramsay and Joey James to continue as a duo.
Reports have suggested that Ajobe was forced out of the tour after a heated argument backstage.
A spokesperson for the X Factor tour confirmed to Digital Spy that Ajobe will not be taking part, saying: "Following an incident backstage, Rough Copy member Kazeem Ajobe has left the X Factor tour.
"The remaining Rough Copy members Sterling and Joey will continue to perform on the tour as a duo."
However, Ajobe is still a member of Rough Copy and will continue to work with Ramsay and James outside of The X Factor tour.
Meanwhile,...
Ajobe - who was unable to take part in the Judges' Houses stage of the competition because of visa issues - will not perform in any of the future X Factor dates, leaving Sterling Ramsay and Joey James to continue as a duo.
Reports have suggested that Ajobe was forced out of the tour after a heated argument backstage.
A spokesperson for the X Factor tour confirmed to Digital Spy that Ajobe will not be taking part, saying: "Following an incident backstage, Rough Copy member Kazeem Ajobe has left the X Factor tour.
"The remaining Rough Copy members Sterling and Joey will continue to perform on the tour as a duo."
However, Ajobe is still a member of Rough Copy and will continue to work with Ramsay and James outside of The X Factor tour.
Meanwhile,...
- 3/10/2014
- Digital Spy
Chris O'Dowd has accused X Factor viewers of being "racist".
The It Crowd actor has claimed that some fans of the ITV talent show appear to be prejudiced against black hopefuls.
O'Dowd told Radio Times: "I'm a big X Factor fan. Generally my favourites go out in the first few weeks and, of course, because the viewing public is so racist, all the black, strong singers go out in round five every year."
The X Factor has produced several black stars throughout its run, including winners Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke, and successful artists such as Jls and Rebecca Ferguson.
Producers of the show have dismissed O'Dowd's comments, with an insider stating: "The X Factor has a long standing record of celebrating a diverse range of artists including two former winners, Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke, and numerous others who have reached the final stages of the competition including this year's semi-finalists Rough Copy,...
The It Crowd actor has claimed that some fans of the ITV talent show appear to be prejudiced against black hopefuls.
O'Dowd told Radio Times: "I'm a big X Factor fan. Generally my favourites go out in the first few weeks and, of course, because the viewing public is so racist, all the black, strong singers go out in round five every year."
The X Factor has produced several black stars throughout its run, including winners Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke, and successful artists such as Jls and Rebecca Ferguson.
Producers of the show have dismissed O'Dowd's comments, with an insider stating: "The X Factor has a long standing record of celebrating a diverse range of artists including two former winners, Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke, and numerous others who have reached the final stages of the competition including this year's semi-finalists Rough Copy,...
- 2/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Sam Bailey has won The X Factor's 2013 grand final over fellow contestant Nicholas McDonald.
The Overs singer garnered more than 1 million votes from the public, and will now receive a recording contract and the opportunity to open for Beyoncé on the UK leg of her 'Mrs Carter Show World Tour'.
Digital Spy presents a selection of the social media reaction to Sam Bailey's X Factor win below:
Congratulations Sam. We'll deserved. And I love your version of skyscraper. Happy Xmas. Simon.
— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) December 15, 2013
I am so blessed to have been a tiny part of @SamBaileyREAL's victory tonight on @TheXFactor. Thank you. #XFactorFinal
— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) December 15, 2013
Congrats @SamBaileyREAL totally deserved it from Day 1 love your Kings x
— Kingsland Road (@KingslandRd) December 15, 2013
A Big Congratulations to @SamBaileyREAL well done!!
— Rough Copy © (@RoughCopyUK) December 15, 2013
Just want to thank everyone so much for everything the support has been overwhelming...
The Overs singer garnered more than 1 million votes from the public, and will now receive a recording contract and the opportunity to open for Beyoncé on the UK leg of her 'Mrs Carter Show World Tour'.
Digital Spy presents a selection of the social media reaction to Sam Bailey's X Factor win below:
Congratulations Sam. We'll deserved. And I love your version of skyscraper. Happy Xmas. Simon.
— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) December 15, 2013
I am so blessed to have been a tiny part of @SamBaileyREAL's victory tonight on @TheXFactor. Thank you. #XFactorFinal
— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) December 15, 2013
Congrats @SamBaileyREAL totally deserved it from Day 1 love your Kings x
— Kingsland Road (@KingslandRd) December 15, 2013
A Big Congratulations to @SamBaileyREAL well done!!
— Rough Copy © (@RoughCopyUK) December 15, 2013
Just want to thank everyone so much for everything the support has been overwhelming...
- 12/16/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor 2013 voting statistics have been made available in full by ITV, as is tradition at the end of a series.
The figures show that Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald were the only two contestants to ever lead the public vote, with Bailey maintaining her status at the top of the pile from Week 7 until her victory earlier on Sunday evening (December 15).
The X Factor: Judges' winner predictions revealed
McDonald led voting on the first Sunday of the Live Shows, both nights of week two and week six, with Bailey leading all other weeks.
The statistics also show that there was just 0.4% separating Rough Copy and Luke Friend during the week of the quarter finals, when Friend ended up in the sing-off and Tamera Foster was eliminated.
On four occasions, the contestant who was eliminated did not finish bottom of the public vote - Lorna Simpson in week one,...
The figures show that Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald were the only two contestants to ever lead the public vote, with Bailey maintaining her status at the top of the pile from Week 7 until her victory earlier on Sunday evening (December 15).
The X Factor: Judges' winner predictions revealed
McDonald led voting on the first Sunday of the Live Shows, both nights of week two and week six, with Bailey leading all other weeks.
The statistics also show that there was just 0.4% separating Rough Copy and Luke Friend during the week of the quarter finals, when Friend ended up in the sing-off and Tamera Foster was eliminated.
On four occasions, the contestant who was eliminated did not finish bottom of the public vote - Lorna Simpson in week one,...
- 12/15/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor Grand Final is this weekend. *Pulls party poppers, gets out Wagner bongos, does Rough Copy dance.*
Sam Bailey, Nicholas McDonald and Luke Friend are battling for the title, there are rumours of Wagner making an appearance and there's also the possibility that Louis Walsh may spontaneously combust with glee if one of his boys wins. So it's well worth a watch.
In case you haven't been keeping up with the series (tut tut), here's a Bluffer's Guide to the Final 3.
Luke Friend
Age: 17.
Distinguishing features: A head of hair that looks like it might smell of gravy and could possibly be housing a flock of pigeons.
Cringeworthy Louis Walsh moment: "You're like a little Johnny Depp."
Best Moment:
Sob story: He was a busker in Devon six months ago. And he's been mentored by Louis Walsh for the last three months. Give the guy a break.
Debut album will be.
Sam Bailey, Nicholas McDonald and Luke Friend are battling for the title, there are rumours of Wagner making an appearance and there's also the possibility that Louis Walsh may spontaneously combust with glee if one of his boys wins. So it's well worth a watch.
In case you haven't been keeping up with the series (tut tut), here's a Bluffer's Guide to the Final 3.
Luke Friend
Age: 17.
Distinguishing features: A head of hair that looks like it might smell of gravy and could possibly be housing a flock of pigeons.
Cringeworthy Louis Walsh moment: "You're like a little Johnny Depp."
Best Moment:
Sob story: He was a busker in Devon six months ago. And he's been mentored by Louis Walsh for the last three months. Give the guy a break.
Debut album will be.
- 12/13/2013
- Digital Spy
Gary Barlow has told Digital Spy that he is open to returning to The X Factor so that he can finally mentor a winning act.
The Take That star, whose final group Rough Copy was eliminated in the semi-final, said that his three losses are "a reason to come back", though he is still adamant that he will not be on the panel next year.
"I'm disappointed," he told DS and others of his failure to win the show. "That's a reason to come back somewhere in the future, maybe. Not next year.
"It's been nice, I've had three beautiful years on the show. I've really enjoyed it. I've met some friends, friends for life, but it's time to go."
On rumours that Take That bandmate and former rival Robbie Williams could be taking his spot, Barlow stated: "I would love to see him on this show.
"I'd love to...
The Take That star, whose final group Rough Copy was eliminated in the semi-final, said that his three losses are "a reason to come back", though he is still adamant that he will not be on the panel next year.
"I'm disappointed," he told DS and others of his failure to win the show. "That's a reason to come back somewhere in the future, maybe. Not next year.
"It's been nice, I've had three beautiful years on the show. I've really enjoyed it. I've met some friends, friends for life, but it's time to go."
On rumours that Take That bandmate and former rival Robbie Williams could be taking his spot, Barlow stated: "I would love to see him on this show.
"I'd love to...
- 12/13/2013
- Digital Spy
X Factor finalist Luke Friend has said that he thinks people don't want him in the final.
The 17-year-old, who knocked out initial favourites Tamera Foster and Rough Copy in recent sing-offs, speculated that viewers have only held back their true feelings because they're not "really rude".
He told Digital Spy: "I like people voicing their opinions. No-one's ever come up to me physically and said, 'You shouldn't be through' - I know people think that, but unless they're really rude [they won't voice it].
"If it was week one and I was in the bottom two with Tamera, I wouldn't have stood a chance. But you've got to think that you're in this for a reason. People like you. You must be doing something right."
Friend claimed not to know which of rumoured duet partners Ellie Goulding and Jessie J he would be performing with this weekend, but said that he would like to have final say.
The 17-year-old, who knocked out initial favourites Tamera Foster and Rough Copy in recent sing-offs, speculated that viewers have only held back their true feelings because they're not "really rude".
He told Digital Spy: "I like people voicing their opinions. No-one's ever come up to me physically and said, 'You shouldn't be through' - I know people think that, but unless they're really rude [they won't voice it].
"If it was week one and I was in the bottom two with Tamera, I wouldn't have stood a chance. But you've got to think that you're in this for a reason. People like you. You must be doing something right."
Friend claimed not to know which of rumoured duet partners Ellie Goulding and Jessie J he would be performing with this weekend, but said that he would like to have final say.
- 12/10/2013
- Digital Spy
Sam Bailey, Luke Friend and Nicholas McDonald. These are our X Factor final three. The most uninspiring bunch of finalists since the grim days of series four, when Rhydian and Leon duked it out to a bore draw.
And even that series had Same Difference to help lighten the mood.
What have we got this year? We'll have to make do with Nicole Scherzinger waffling on about mushrooms and Sam Bailey's "balls".
This weekend's semi-final saw us bid farewell to Rough Copy, the final act in the competition that didn't have the energy levels and personality of a sloth.
Unfortunately, the trio were just a bit too odd for X Factor voters.
From their leather vests, bow-ties and backpack fancy dress combos to the giddy post-performance interviews with Dermot (did anyone think to point out that their "Rc!" chat sounded a lot like "arsey"?), they were never going to...
And even that series had Same Difference to help lighten the mood.
What have we got this year? We'll have to make do with Nicole Scherzinger waffling on about mushrooms and Sam Bailey's "balls".
This weekend's semi-final saw us bid farewell to Rough Copy, the final act in the competition that didn't have the energy levels and personality of a sloth.
Unfortunately, the trio were just a bit too odd for X Factor voters.
From their leather vests, bow-ties and backpack fancy dress combos to the giddy post-performance interviews with Dermot (did anyone think to point out that their "Rc!" chat sounded a lot like "arsey"?), they were never going to...
- 12/9/2013
- Digital Spy
After nine gruelling weeks of live stage performances, The X Factor will finally draw to a close this weekend, bringing the next potential star to the world of music.
Rough Copy were eliminated from the competition on Sunday (December 8), leaving the chance of winning a lucrative record deal to Sam Bailey, Luke Friend and Nicholas McDonald.
X Factor 2013: Grand final song choices revealed
So far in our series of polls, Sam has been voted the best performer eight out of nine times. But does the 36-year-old have what it takes to go all the way? Perhaps Nicholas stands out as your favourite finalist, or is Luke your ideal winner?
Whichever act you support, Digital Spy wants to know.
Tell us who you want to win The X Factor 2013 by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
Rough Copy were eliminated from the competition on Sunday (December 8), leaving the chance of winning a lucrative record deal to Sam Bailey, Luke Friend and Nicholas McDonald.
X Factor 2013: Grand final song choices revealed
So far in our series of polls, Sam has been voted the best performer eight out of nine times. But does the 36-year-old have what it takes to go all the way? Perhaps Nicholas stands out as your favourite finalist, or is Luke your ideal winner?
Whichever act you support, Digital Spy wants to know.
Tell us who you want to win The X Factor 2013 by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
- 12/9/2013
- Digital Spy
After nine gruelling weeks of live stage performances, The X Factor will finally draw to a close this weekend, bringing the next potential star to the world of music.
Rough Copy were eliminated from the competition on Sunday (December 8), leaving the chance of winning a lucrative record deal to Sam Bailey, Luke Friend and Nicholas McDonald.
X Factor 2013: Grand final song choices revealed
So far in our series of polls, Bailey has been voted the best performer eight out of nine times. But does the 36-year-old have what it takes to go all the way? Perhaps McDonald stands out as your favourite finalist, or is Friend your ideal winner?
Which ever act you support, Digital Spy wants to know.
Tell us who you want to win The X Factor 2013 by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
Rough Copy were eliminated from the competition on Sunday (December 8), leaving the chance of winning a lucrative record deal to Sam Bailey, Luke Friend and Nicholas McDonald.
X Factor 2013: Grand final song choices revealed
So far in our series of polls, Bailey has been voted the best performer eight out of nine times. But does the 36-year-old have what it takes to go all the way? Perhaps McDonald stands out as your favourite finalist, or is Friend your ideal winner?
Which ever act you support, Digital Spy wants to know.
Tell us who you want to win The X Factor 2013 by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
- 12/9/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor aired its latest results show this evening (December 8), with performances from Leona Lewis and Michael Bublé.
Rough Copy left the competition after a tense sing-off with Luke Friend, meaning Friend, Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald will now compete in next week's grand final.
If you missed out on tonight's drama or simply want to relive it, you can check out our live blog here.
Rough Copy left the competition after a tense sing-off with Luke Friend, meaning Friend, Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald will now compete in next week's grand final.
If you missed out on tonight's drama or simply want to relive it, you can check out our live blog here.
- 12/8/2013
- Digital Spy
The songlist for next weekend's X Factor grand final has been unveiled.
Each of the final three acts will perform twice on Saturday (December 14), in advance of this year's winner being crowned.
Sam Bailey will sing Lady Gaga's 'The Edge of Glory' as her first song, and will also perform a version of 'Power Of Love' by Jennifer Rush.
Luke Friend has been tasked with 'We Are Young' from fun., as well as the One Direction track 'What Makes You Beautiful'.
Nicholas McDonald is to perform 'Candy' by Robbie Williams and Sarah McLachlan's 'Angel'.
The X Factor's two-part grand final from Wembley Arena will also feature appearances from Elton John, The Killers, One Direction, Katy Perry and Tom Odell.
Rough Copy missed out on a spot in the final when they lost a sing-off to Friend during Sunday's (December 8) results show.
The X Factor live...
Each of the final three acts will perform twice on Saturday (December 14), in advance of this year's winner being crowned.
Sam Bailey will sing Lady Gaga's 'The Edge of Glory' as her first song, and will also perform a version of 'Power Of Love' by Jennifer Rush.
Luke Friend has been tasked with 'We Are Young' from fun., as well as the One Direction track 'What Makes You Beautiful'.
Nicholas McDonald is to perform 'Candy' by Robbie Williams and Sarah McLachlan's 'Angel'.
The X Factor's two-part grand final from Wembley Arena will also feature appearances from Elton John, The Killers, One Direction, Katy Perry and Tom Odell.
Rough Copy missed out on a spot in the final when they lost a sing-off to Friend during Sunday's (December 8) results show.
The X Factor live...
- 12/8/2013
- Digital Spy
Rough Copy were voted off 'The X Factor' in tonight's (08.12.13) semi-final. The group, comprised of members Sterling Ramsey, 28, Joey James, 27 and Kazeem Ajobe, 24, were forced to leave the competition after securing less votes than Luke Friend, who also landed in the bottom two. The trio, who were mentored by Gary Barlow, performed 'End of the Road' by Boyz II Men in bid to prove they deserved a place in next week's final but the judges couldn't agree on which act to save. Gary and Nicole Scherzinger tried to save them and Louis Walsh voted to save his act before...
- 12/8/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The latest act to be eliminated from The X Factor has been revealed.
Rough Copy exited the show following a sing-off with Luke Friend. The result means that Luke, Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald will contest next week's live final at London's Wembley Arena.
Luke took on 'Somewhere Only We Know' by Keane in the sing-off, while Rough Copy performed a rendition of Boyz II Men's 'End Of The Road'.
Gary Barlow remarked that both acts had given below par performances in the sing-off but opted to stand by his act Rough Copy. Louis Walsh also stood by Luke and voted to send him into the final.
Nicole Scherzinger told Luke that he is a "diamond in the rough" but voted in favour of Rough Copy. An emotional Sharon Osbourne decided to take the decision to Deadlock.
Dermot O'Leary then revealed that Luke had received the most...
Rough Copy exited the show following a sing-off with Luke Friend. The result means that Luke, Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald will contest next week's live final at London's Wembley Arena.
Luke took on 'Somewhere Only We Know' by Keane in the sing-off, while Rough Copy performed a rendition of Boyz II Men's 'End Of The Road'.
Gary Barlow remarked that both acts had given below par performances in the sing-off but opted to stand by his act Rough Copy. Louis Walsh also stood by Luke and voted to send him into the final.
Nicole Scherzinger told Luke that he is a "diamond in the rough" but voted in favour of Rough Copy. An emotional Sharon Osbourne decided to take the decision to Deadlock.
Dermot O'Leary then revealed that Luke had received the most...
- 12/8/2013
- Digital Spy
Sam Bailey has topped Digital Spy's latest X Factor 2013 poll.
Bailey received 50.29% of this week's vote and wins the support of DS readers for an eighth week out of nine following her performances in last night's (December 7) semi-final.
Luke Friend finished in second place for a third week running, winning 23.69% of votes for his performances of Beyoncé's 'Best Thing I Never Had' and Elton John's 'Something About The Way You Look Tonight'.
Meanwhile, Rough Copy secured 17.68% of votes after their semi-final performances. Nicole Scherzinger described their rendition of Elton John's 'Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word' as "beautiful and understated".
According to Digital Spy readers, Nicholas McDonald gave the weakest performances of the night and could find himself in trouble during tonight's results show. He scored 8.34% of reader votes.
This week's poll received votes from over 13,500 DS readers.
The X Factor results show airs tonight (December 8) at 8pm on ITV,...
Bailey received 50.29% of this week's vote and wins the support of DS readers for an eighth week out of nine following her performances in last night's (December 7) semi-final.
Luke Friend finished in second place for a third week running, winning 23.69% of votes for his performances of Beyoncé's 'Best Thing I Never Had' and Elton John's 'Something About The Way You Look Tonight'.
Meanwhile, Rough Copy secured 17.68% of votes after their semi-final performances. Nicole Scherzinger described their rendition of Elton John's 'Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word' as "beautiful and understated".
According to Digital Spy readers, Nicholas McDonald gave the weakest performances of the night and could find himself in trouble during tonight's results show. He scored 8.34% of reader votes.
This week's poll received votes from over 13,500 DS readers.
The X Factor results show airs tonight (December 8) at 8pm on ITV,...
- 12/8/2013
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing hit a peak audience of 11.3 million last night (December 7) during the quarter-finals of the BBC One dancing competition.
An average audience of 10.3m (44.7%) tuned in at 7.10pm to see the remaining six couples take to the dancefloor in a bid to win a place in the semi-final.
Over on ITV, The X Factor was up 640,000 from last week, with 8.29m (35.5%) watching Luke Friend, Sam Bailey, Rough Copy and Nicholas McDonald sing in the semi-final at 8.15pm.
Back to BBC One, Atlantis pulled in 4.07m (17.5%) at 8.15pm as the drama moves closer to the end of its first series, while Casualty attracted 3.37m (14.7%) at 9pm.
A quiet Saturday night on BBC Two saw the semi-final of the UK Snooker Championship bring in 890k (3.8%) at 7pm, followed by a repeat of Never Mind The Buzzcocks with panellists including Rita Ora and Labrinth, which attracted 520k (2.3%) at 9.30pm.
Back on ITV,...
An average audience of 10.3m (44.7%) tuned in at 7.10pm to see the remaining six couples take to the dancefloor in a bid to win a place in the semi-final.
Over on ITV, The X Factor was up 640,000 from last week, with 8.29m (35.5%) watching Luke Friend, Sam Bailey, Rough Copy and Nicholas McDonald sing in the semi-final at 8.15pm.
Back to BBC One, Atlantis pulled in 4.07m (17.5%) at 8.15pm as the drama moves closer to the end of its first series, while Casualty attracted 3.37m (14.7%) at 9pm.
A quiet Saturday night on BBC Two saw the semi-final of the UK Snooker Championship bring in 890k (3.8%) at 7pm, followed by a repeat of Never Mind The Buzzcocks with panellists including Rita Ora and Labrinth, which attracted 520k (2.3%) at 9.30pm.
Back on ITV,...
- 12/8/2013
- Digital Spy
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Honorable mentions: The Royal Variety Performance airs Monday, December 9 at 7.30pm on ITV, The British Comedy Awards take place Thursday, December 12 at 9pm on Channel 4 and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year is named on Sunday, December 15 at 7.40pm on BBC One.
Heston's Great British Food: Tuesday (December 10) at 9pm on Channel 4
If you're partial to a fry up, but have always wondered what snail porridge tastes like, then this Heston Blumenthal culinary showcase is definitely for you. In Great British Food, the Willy Wonka-esque chef takes a look at the history of some of the nation's classic dishes,...
Honorable mentions: The Royal Variety Performance airs Monday, December 9 at 7.30pm on ITV, The British Comedy Awards take place Thursday, December 12 at 9pm on Channel 4 and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year is named on Sunday, December 15 at 7.40pm on BBC One.
Heston's Great British Food: Tuesday (December 10) at 9pm on Channel 4
If you're partial to a fry up, but have always wondered what snail porridge tastes like, then this Heston Blumenthal culinary showcase is definitely for you. In Great British Food, the Willy Wonka-esque chef takes a look at the history of some of the nation's classic dishes,...
- 12/8/2013
- Digital Spy
Nicholas McDonald has explained why he became emotional during his performance on tonight's (December 7) X Factor live show.
The 17-year-old broke down in tears while struggling to perform Beyoncé's 'Halo' in the semi-final of the ITV show.
Speaking on The Xtra Factor, McDonald explained: "I just think it was because I never ever thought I'd get this far in the show, and I just looked up, I [saw] my mum and dad crying. I wasn't nervous. It was just, I get lost in the moment."
The semi-finalist admitted that he was concerned that his performance would jeopardise his place in the competition.
He continued: "When I walked off, I thought, 'I think now that I'm going home because of that one performance'."
McDonald said that he felt extra pressure to give an impressive rendition of his second song 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me'.
He added: "I just thought,...
The 17-year-old broke down in tears while struggling to perform Beyoncé's 'Halo' in the semi-final of the ITV show.
Speaking on The Xtra Factor, McDonald explained: "I just think it was because I never ever thought I'd get this far in the show, and I just looked up, I [saw] my mum and dad crying. I wasn't nervous. It was just, I get lost in the moment."
The semi-finalist admitted that he was concerned that his performance would jeopardise his place in the competition.
He continued: "When I walked off, I thought, 'I think now that I'm going home because of that one performance'."
McDonald said that he felt extra pressure to give an impressive rendition of his second song 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me'.
He added: "I just thought,...
- 12/7/2013
- Digital Spy
Louis Walsh has predicted that X Factor contestant Sam Bailey will "definitely" get a record deal once the show is over.
Speaking to Caroline Flack on The Xtra Factor tonight (December 7), the judge said that he believes all of the remaining four acts will be successful in the music industry.
When asked by a caller which act will have the most longevity in the music industry, Walsh replied: "Whoever works hardest!
"I think Rough Copy should get a record deal. I think Luke [Friend] should get a record deal. Sam Bailey will definitely get a record deal."
When Flack asked Walsh if he would manage any of them, the judge replied: "Yes, definitely. They're all manageable, they're all workable."
Bailey, Luke Friend, Nicholas McDonald and Rough Copy sang songs by Sir Elton John and Beyoncé in tonight's X Factor semi-final.
The X Factor continues on Sunday (December 8) on ITV.
Photo Gallery:...
Speaking to Caroline Flack on The Xtra Factor tonight (December 7), the judge said that he believes all of the remaining four acts will be successful in the music industry.
When asked by a caller which act will have the most longevity in the music industry, Walsh replied: "Whoever works hardest!
"I think Rough Copy should get a record deal. I think Luke [Friend] should get a record deal. Sam Bailey will definitely get a record deal."
When Flack asked Walsh if he would manage any of them, the judge replied: "Yes, definitely. They're all manageable, they're all workable."
Bailey, Luke Friend, Nicholas McDonald and Rough Copy sang songs by Sir Elton John and Beyoncé in tonight's X Factor semi-final.
The X Factor continues on Sunday (December 8) on ITV.
Photo Gallery:...
- 12/7/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor live shows continued tonight (December 7), as the final four took to the stage to convince the judges and the public that they deserve a place in next week's grand final.
Sam Bailey, Nicholas McDonald, Luke Friend and Rough Copy took on tracks from Beyoncé and Sir Elton John in a bid to avoid elimination tomorrow night (December 8).
Whether you were unfortunate enough to miss out or you want to relive the night, see the highlights from the semi-final in our gallery below:
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's Screen Time:...
Sam Bailey, Nicholas McDonald, Luke Friend and Rough Copy took on tracks from Beyoncé and Sir Elton John in a bid to avoid elimination tomorrow night (December 8).
Whether you were unfortunate enough to miss out or you want to relive the night, see the highlights from the semi-final in our gallery below:
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's Screen Time:...
- 12/7/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor live shows continued tonight (December 7), as the final four took to the stage to convince the judges and the public that they deserve a place in next week's grand final.
Sam Bailey, Nicholas McDonald, Luke Friend and Rough Copy took on tracks from Beyoncé and Sir Elton John in a bid to avoid elimination tomorrow night (December 8).
Whether you were unfortunate enough to miss out or you want to relive the night, see the highlights from the semi-final in our gallery below:
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's Screen Time:...
Sam Bailey, Nicholas McDonald, Luke Friend and Rough Copy took on tracks from Beyoncé and Sir Elton John in a bid to avoid elimination tomorrow night (December 8).
Whether you were unfortunate enough to miss out or you want to relive the night, see the highlights from the semi-final in our gallery below:
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's Screen Time:...
- 12/7/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor continued tonight as the remaining four acts performed two tracks each in a bid to reach next week's Wembley Arena final.
With one hopeful falling at the final hurdle tomorrow night, Digital Spy wants to know - who most deserves their place in the final?
Did Nicholas McDonald do justice to Beyoncé's 'Halo'? Has Luke Friend done enough to bounce back following last week's sing-off?
Will Sam Bailey top yet another Digital Spy poll? Or did Rough Copy's take on Elton John's 'Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word' convince you that they deserve to go through?
Let us know by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
With one hopeful falling at the final hurdle tomorrow night, Digital Spy wants to know - who most deserves their place in the final?
Did Nicholas McDonald do justice to Beyoncé's 'Halo'? Has Luke Friend done enough to bounce back following last week's sing-off?
Will Sam Bailey top yet another Digital Spy poll? Or did Rough Copy's take on Elton John's 'Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word' convince you that they deserve to go through?
Let us know by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
- 12/7/2013
- Digital Spy
We're crawling ever closer to the finish line of The X Factor 2013, and who better to chivvy our four semi-finalists along than music royalty in the form of a knight and a queen. That's right, ladies and gentlemen... it's Elton John vs Beyoncé week!
So, which contestants will we be 'Crazy in Love' with and who will we want to say 'Goodbye (Yellow Brick Road)' to this weekend? Will Nicholas McDonald make you pick up the 'Telephone' and vote? Will Sam Bailey keep her 'Halo' or will she be left a 'Broken Hearted Girl'? Will Rough Copy's performance make us 'Listen' or will they 'Sacrifice' their place in the final? And most importantly, will Luke Friend rock it, man? (Sorry).
Join Digital Spy from 8.15pm when we'll find out if 'Saturday Night's Alright' for our semi-finalists. (Ok, we'll stop now...)
21:45So boys and girls,...
So, which contestants will we be 'Crazy in Love' with and who will we want to say 'Goodbye (Yellow Brick Road)' to this weekend? Will Nicholas McDonald make you pick up the 'Telephone' and vote? Will Sam Bailey keep her 'Halo' or will she be left a 'Broken Hearted Girl'? Will Rough Copy's performance make us 'Listen' or will they 'Sacrifice' their place in the final? And most importantly, will Luke Friend rock it, man? (Sorry).
Join Digital Spy from 8.15pm when we'll find out if 'Saturday Night's Alright' for our semi-finalists. (Ok, we'll stop now...)
21:45So boys and girls,...
- 12/7/2013
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing: BBC One, 7.10pm
We're already at the quarter-finals of Strictly Come Dancing, and with just six celebrity couples remaining, things are about to heat up on the dance floor. With Mark Benton now out of the competition, who could be following in his footsteps? Expect performances to songs by Madonna, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson and Tom Jones. Plus, there are extra points on offer in the Swing-a-thon.
The X Factor: ITV, 8.15pm
There's no Strictly-X Factor clash tonight, so you can fully indulge your love of reality. We're just a week away from The X Factor final now, so Luke Friend, Rough Copy, Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald will be trying to impress you with two songs in one of the weirdest themes ever - Elton vs Beyoncé.
Atlantis: BBC One, 8.15pm
If dancing and singing doesn't float your boat, how a bit of fantasy?...
We're already at the quarter-finals of Strictly Come Dancing, and with just six celebrity couples remaining, things are about to heat up on the dance floor. With Mark Benton now out of the competition, who could be following in his footsteps? Expect performances to songs by Madonna, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson and Tom Jones. Plus, there are extra points on offer in the Swing-a-thon.
The X Factor: ITV, 8.15pm
There's no Strictly-X Factor clash tonight, so you can fully indulge your love of reality. We're just a week away from The X Factor final now, so Luke Friend, Rough Copy, Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald will be trying to impress you with two songs in one of the weirdest themes ever - Elton vs Beyoncé.
Atlantis: BBC One, 8.15pm
If dancing and singing doesn't float your boat, how a bit of fantasy?...
- 12/7/2013
- Digital Spy
This Saturday on The X Factor, the four remaining acts will each sing a song by Beyoncé and Elton John.
To prepare yourself for Luke Friend, Nicholas McDonald, Rough Copy and Sam Bailey's versions of the classic tracks, you can listen to the originals below in our Spotify playlist.
The X Factor: Elton John vs Beyoncé semi-final song choices revealed
Do you think the X Factor Final Four will do the original songs justice?
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's Screen Time:...
To prepare yourself for Luke Friend, Nicholas McDonald, Rough Copy and Sam Bailey's versions of the classic tracks, you can listen to the originals below in our Spotify playlist.
The X Factor: Elton John vs Beyoncé semi-final song choices revealed
Do you think the X Factor Final Four will do the original songs justice?
Catch up on all the latest TV and Movies releases in Digital Spy's Screen Time:...
- 12/6/2013
- Digital Spy
The songlist for this weekend's X Factor semi-final has been unveiled.
Each of the final four acts will perform one Beyoncé track and one Elton John classic on Saturday (December 7) in an attempt to make it through to the grand final.
Luke Friend will take on Beyoncé's 'Best Thing I Never Had', while Nicholas McDonald will perform his version of 'Halo'.
Rough Copy will revisit Beyoncé's days in Destiny's Child with a rendition of 'Survivor', and Sam Bailey will sing 'If I Were A Boy'.
Friend will also be singing John's 'Something About The Way You Look Tonight', McDonald will take to the stage with 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me', and Rough Copy have been given 'Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word'.
Finally, Bailey will perform John's iconic track 'Candle in the Wind'.
The X Factor continues on Saturday (December 7) at 8pm on ITV,...
Each of the final four acts will perform one Beyoncé track and one Elton John classic on Saturday (December 7) in an attempt to make it through to the grand final.
Luke Friend will take on Beyoncé's 'Best Thing I Never Had', while Nicholas McDonald will perform his version of 'Halo'.
Rough Copy will revisit Beyoncé's days in Destiny's Child with a rendition of 'Survivor', and Sam Bailey will sing 'If I Were A Boy'.
Friend will also be singing John's 'Something About The Way You Look Tonight', McDonald will take to the stage with 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me', and Rough Copy have been given 'Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word'.
Finally, Bailey will perform John's iconic track 'Candle in the Wind'.
The X Factor continues on Saturday (December 7) at 8pm on ITV,...
- 12/6/2013
- Digital Spy
Rough Copy were voted off 'The X Factor' in tonight's (08.12.13) semi-final. The group, comprised of members Sterling Ramsey, 28, Joey James, 27 and Kazeem Ajobe, 24, were forced to leave the competition after securing less votes than Luke Friend, who also landed in the bottom two. The trio, who were mentored by Gary Barlow, performed 'End of the Road' by Boyz II Men in bid to prove they deserved a place in next week's final but the judges couldn't agree on which act to save. Gary and Nicole Scherzinger tried to save them and Louis Walsh voted to save his act before...
- 12/6/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Tamera Foster has said that she is "excited" about the future after being voted out of The X Factor.
Foster lost out to Luke Friend in tonight's show after Gary Barlow sent the vote to Deadlock.
However, Foster said on The Xtra Factor that she is feeling optimistic about what is to come.
"I feel like it was a good time to go out," she said. "I've got this far - now I can go out, go gigging, and we've got the tour soon. So I'm really excited about the future."
Foster, who joked that she can't remember her sing-off because she was in her "own little zone" - added that she may take Gary Barlow's advice and wait a while before recording her own material.
"I think that would be a good idea, because I am young so I need to have that time to try and develop...
Foster lost out to Luke Friend in tonight's show after Gary Barlow sent the vote to Deadlock.
However, Foster said on The Xtra Factor that she is feeling optimistic about what is to come.
"I feel like it was a good time to go out," she said. "I've got this far - now I can go out, go gigging, and we've got the tour soon. So I'm really excited about the future."
Foster, who joked that she can't remember her sing-off because she was in her "own little zone" - added that she may take Gary Barlow's advice and wait a while before recording her own material.
"I think that would be a good idea, because I am young so I need to have that time to try and develop...
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh clashed after Tamera Foster was voted out of The X Factor.
Scherzinger - who mentored Foster in the competition - described her as a "star" on aftershow The Xtra Factor.
"No-one can take that from her," she said. "She's going to be the biggest star to come out of this show, and everybody knows it."
However, Walsh interrupted to praise his own act Luke Friend, who survived the sing-off, saying: "I think [Tamera's] good, but in the sing-off, Luke was amazing. He won the sing-off."
As Scherzinger hit back: "Are you still talking?", Walsh continued: "It's not all about you. You're last year's winner."
Walsh also interrupted Scherzinger as she was clarifying her claim that Rough Copy are the best X Factor group, repeatedly telling her that Jls were "amazing".
"Are you talking?" Scherzinger replied. "Stop talking."
The X Factor continues with a Beyoncé vs Elton theme next Saturday on ITV.
Scherzinger - who mentored Foster in the competition - described her as a "star" on aftershow The Xtra Factor.
"No-one can take that from her," she said. "She's going to be the biggest star to come out of this show, and everybody knows it."
However, Walsh interrupted to praise his own act Luke Friend, who survived the sing-off, saying: "I think [Tamera's] good, but in the sing-off, Luke was amazing. He won the sing-off."
As Scherzinger hit back: "Are you still talking?", Walsh continued: "It's not all about you. You're last year's winner."
Walsh also interrupted Scherzinger as she was clarifying her claim that Rough Copy are the best X Factor group, repeatedly telling her that Jls were "amazing".
"Are you talking?" Scherzinger replied. "Stop talking."
The X Factor continues with a Beyoncé vs Elton theme next Saturday on ITV.
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
The latest act to be eliminated from The X Factor has been revealed.
Tamera Foster exited the show following a sing-off with Luke Friend. The result means that Nicole Scherzinger becomes the first judge to lose all of their acts this year.
Tamera took on 'The Voice Within' by Christina Aguilera in the sing-off, while Luke performed a rendition of Snow Patrol's 'Run'.
The judges failed to reach a unanimous decision, therefore sending this week's result to Deadlock. It was then revealed that Tamera had polled the fewest public votes this week.
Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne had opted to send home Tamera, commenting that Luke had given a superior performance in the sing-off.
Scherzinger stood by her act and chose to send home Luke, while Gary Barlow decided to give the power back to the public by sending the result to Deadlock.
Following her exit, Foster told host...
Tamera Foster exited the show following a sing-off with Luke Friend. The result means that Nicole Scherzinger becomes the first judge to lose all of their acts this year.
Tamera took on 'The Voice Within' by Christina Aguilera in the sing-off, while Luke performed a rendition of Snow Patrol's 'Run'.
The judges failed to reach a unanimous decision, therefore sending this week's result to Deadlock. It was then revealed that Tamera had polled the fewest public votes this week.
Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne had opted to send home Tamera, commenting that Luke had given a superior performance in the sing-off.
Scherzinger stood by her act and chose to send home Luke, while Gary Barlow decided to give the power back to the public by sending the result to Deadlock.
Following her exit, Foster told host...
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Sam Bailey has topped Digital Spy's latest X Factor 2013 poll.
Bailey received 37.99% of this week's vote and wins the support of DS readers for a seventh week out of eight following her performances in last night's (November 30) quarter-final.
Luke Friend finished in second place for a second week running with 27.86% of votes. The gap between Bailey and Friend has narrowed from 23.81% to 10.13% following last night's performances.
Tamera Foster finished in third place, impressing 17.20% of readers this week, after her performances of 'We Found Love' and 'First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'.
According to Digital Spy readers, Rough Copy and Nicholas McDonald delivered the weakest performances of the week and could find themselves in the sing-off this week.
Rough Copy received 9.64% of votes, while 17-year-old McDonald won the support of just 7.31% of readers.
This week's poll received votes from over 14,000 DS readers.
The X Factor results show airs tonight (December 1) at 8pm on ITV,...
Bailey received 37.99% of this week's vote and wins the support of DS readers for a seventh week out of eight following her performances in last night's (November 30) quarter-final.
Luke Friend finished in second place for a second week running with 27.86% of votes. The gap between Bailey and Friend has narrowed from 23.81% to 10.13% following last night's performances.
Tamera Foster finished in third place, impressing 17.20% of readers this week, after her performances of 'We Found Love' and 'First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'.
According to Digital Spy readers, Rough Copy and Nicholas McDonald delivered the weakest performances of the week and could find themselves in the sing-off this week.
Rough Copy received 9.64% of votes, while 17-year-old McDonald won the support of just 7.31% of readers.
This week's poll received votes from over 14,000 DS readers.
The X Factor results show airs tonight (December 1) at 8pm on ITV,...
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor final is only two weeks away, but one of the remaining five contestants will fail to reach the epic heights scaled by Christopher Maloney, Eoghan Quigg, et al after falling victim to this week's 'Musical Heroes' special.
Tonight, Sam Bailey, Tamera and co will attempt to secure a place in the semi-finals by singing tracks from their favourite artists, as well as a second song chosen by you! So any comments from the judges about song choice should be taken as a personal slight.
Join Digital Spy from 8pm as we experience the highs, lows and fluffled lyrics (Tamera's got two whole songs, it's inevitable) of 'Jukebox Week'.
21:46Tomorrow's results show sees 'two of X Factor's finest' performing, Rebecca Ferguson (fair enough, she's really nice) and James Arthur (....oh). Thanks for joining us on the live blog tonight, guys. Feel free to keep on commenting...
Tonight, Sam Bailey, Tamera and co will attempt to secure a place in the semi-finals by singing tracks from their favourite artists, as well as a second song chosen by you! So any comments from the judges about song choice should be taken as a personal slight.
Join Digital Spy from 8pm as we experience the highs, lows and fluffled lyrics (Tamera's got two whole songs, it's inevitable) of 'Jukebox Week'.
21:46Tomorrow's results show sees 'two of X Factor's finest' performing, Rebecca Ferguson (fair enough, she's really nice) and James Arthur (....oh). Thanks for joining us on the live blog tonight, guys. Feel free to keep on commenting...
- 11/30/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor has unveiled the songs that the public has chosen for the final five to perform this weekend.
As part of this week's Jukebox theme, viewers were given the opportunity to pick one of three songs for each act.
> 'The X Factor' Jukebox Week: Our song picks for the final five
After announcing the first round of songs the contestants will perform on Saturday, The X Factor has now also unveiled the winners of the public vote.
Luke Friend will perform his take on Bon Iver's 'Skinny Love', while Nicholas McDonald will be singing a cover of Bruno Mars's 'Just The Way You Are'.
The public voted for Sam Bailey to sing Emeli Sandé's 'Clown' and for Tamera Foster to put her spin on 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' by Roberta Flack.
Meanwhile, it will be an R...
As part of this week's Jukebox theme, viewers were given the opportunity to pick one of three songs for each act.
> 'The X Factor' Jukebox Week: Our song picks for the final five
After announcing the first round of songs the contestants will perform on Saturday, The X Factor has now also unveiled the winners of the public vote.
Luke Friend will perform his take on Bon Iver's 'Skinny Love', while Nicholas McDonald will be singing a cover of Bruno Mars's 'Just The Way You Are'.
The public voted for Sam Bailey to sing Emeli Sandé's 'Clown' and for Tamera Foster to put her spin on 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' by Roberta Flack.
Meanwhile, it will be an R...
- 11/29/2013
- Digital Spy
It's Jukebox Week on The X Factor, and we've already been treated to a sneak peek of some of the songs our final five will be performing tomorrow. But that's not the full story - us viewers also got to choose a song for each act, and we'll only find out what they'll be performing on the night.
Voting's already closed so it's too late for us to try to change anything now. But we can talk about what we want to happen in tomorrow's slice of X Factor action, so read on to find out what we're hoping Luke, Nicholas, Rough Copy, Sam and Tamera will be tackling...
Luke Friend
Choices: 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel; 'Skinny Love' by Bon Iver; 'One Day Like This' by Elbow
Our Pick: We'd normally groan about the idea of any X Factor act wheeling out 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', but...
Voting's already closed so it's too late for us to try to change anything now. But we can talk about what we want to happen in tomorrow's slice of X Factor action, so read on to find out what we're hoping Luke, Nicholas, Rough Copy, Sam and Tamera will be tackling...
Luke Friend
Choices: 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel; 'Skinny Love' by Bon Iver; 'One Day Like This' by Elbow
Our Pick: We'd normally groan about the idea of any X Factor act wheeling out 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', but...
- 11/29/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor has revealed the song list for the five remaining acts performing this weekend.
Each hopeful will now perform two songs, the second of which is chosen by the viewer through The X Factor App and is being kept under wraps until Saturday's (November 30) show.
Luke Friend's first performance of the night will be Mumford & Sons' 'I Will Wait', while Nicholas McDonald will tackle Take That's 'Greatest Day'.
Rough Copy are set to sing a mix of Bobby Brown's 'Every Little Step' and R Kelly's 'She's Got That Vibe'.
Finally, Sam Bailey will take on Whitney Houston's 1985 track 'How Will I Know?' as Tamera Foster goes for the Rihanna hit 'We Found Love'.
The X Factor continues tomorrow at 8pm on ITV.
Last week's X Factor Live Show - gallery:...
Each hopeful will now perform two songs, the second of which is chosen by the viewer through The X Factor App and is being kept under wraps until Saturday's (November 30) show.
Luke Friend's first performance of the night will be Mumford & Sons' 'I Will Wait', while Nicholas McDonald will tackle Take That's 'Greatest Day'.
Rough Copy are set to sing a mix of Bobby Brown's 'Every Little Step' and R Kelly's 'She's Got That Vibe'.
Finally, Sam Bailey will take on Whitney Houston's 1985 track 'How Will I Know?' as Tamera Foster goes for the Rihanna hit 'We Found Love'.
The X Factor continues tomorrow at 8pm on ITV.
Last week's X Factor Live Show - gallery:...
- 11/29/2013
- Digital Spy
Tamera Foster has spoken about her relationship with Sam Callahan.
The 16-year-old X Factor hopeful has been romantically linked with the eliminated singer in recent weeks, and has confirmed that they are "close".
"Sam and I are close, we are a unit. We understand each other," she told The Sun.
"He wasn't getting the best comments from the judges but he does things in a positive way.
"He is a really good support system."
Foster recently played down reports that she was dating Sam Callahan, saying that she is not ready to embark on a relationship at the moment.
She has also revealed that she has become good friends with One Direction's Niall Horan.
Tamera Foster reached the final five of this year's X Factor on Sunday (November 24), along with Luke Friend, Rough Copy, Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald.
Watch Tamera Foster perform 'Impossible' on The X Factor below:...
The 16-year-old X Factor hopeful has been romantically linked with the eliminated singer in recent weeks, and has confirmed that they are "close".
"Sam and I are close, we are a unit. We understand each other," she told The Sun.
"He wasn't getting the best comments from the judges but he does things in a positive way.
"He is a really good support system."
Foster recently played down reports that she was dating Sam Callahan, saying that she is not ready to embark on a relationship at the moment.
She has also revealed that she has become good friends with One Direction's Niall Horan.
Tamera Foster reached the final five of this year's X Factor on Sunday (November 24), along with Luke Friend, Rough Copy, Sam Bailey and Nicholas McDonald.
Watch Tamera Foster perform 'Impossible' on The X Factor below:...
- 11/28/2013
- Digital Spy
Olly Murs has suggested that The X Factor's Tamera Foster's lack of confidence may be responsible for her forgetting her lyrics in recent weeks.
The 'Hand on Heart' singer told Digital Spy that the 16-year-old "needs to believe that she's good enough" if she wants to progress in the competition.
Speaking about Foster forgetting her lyrics, Murs told DS ahead of the Royal Variety Performance: "From an artist's point of view I'm like, well, I do tours, so I learn loads of songs. I'm like, 'Come on. It's not hard to learn one song'.
"But on the flipside, I'm being sympathetic and saying, well, she's 16, it's new to her, it's a lot of pressure on her shoulders.
"I think honestly she's lacking confidence. She needs to get away from the show I think for a couple of days and see her friends and family.
"She's a young girl,...
The 'Hand on Heart' singer told Digital Spy that the 16-year-old "needs to believe that she's good enough" if she wants to progress in the competition.
Speaking about Foster forgetting her lyrics, Murs told DS ahead of the Royal Variety Performance: "From an artist's point of view I'm like, well, I do tours, so I learn loads of songs. I'm like, 'Come on. It's not hard to learn one song'.
"But on the flipside, I'm being sympathetic and saying, well, she's 16, it's new to her, it's a lot of pressure on her shoulders.
"I think honestly she's lacking confidence. She needs to get away from the show I think for a couple of days and see her friends and family.
"She's a young girl,...
- 11/26/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor has confirmed details of next week's Jukebox theme.
Viewers will be given the opportunity to choose a song for each of the five acts to perform on next Saturday's (November 30) quarter-final live show.
The final five - Tamera Foster, Rough Copy, Sam Bailey, Nicholas McDonald and Luke Friend - will each perform a song by their musical hero for their first track.
Their second song will be selected by the viewers from a grouping of three, as part of a public vote.
The choices for each act are as follows below:
Luke Friend
1. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon and Garfunkel)
2. Skinny Love (Bon Iver)
3. One Day Like This (Elbow)
Nicholas McDonald
1. The Prayer (Josh Groban and Celine Dion)
2. Amazed (Lonestar)
3. Just The Way You Are (Bruno Mars)
Sam Bailey
1. The Living Years (Mike and the Mechanics)
2. Clown (Emeli Sandé)
3. Without You (Mariah Carey)
Tamera Foster
1. The First...
Viewers will be given the opportunity to choose a song for each of the five acts to perform on next Saturday's (November 30) quarter-final live show.
The final five - Tamera Foster, Rough Copy, Sam Bailey, Nicholas McDonald and Luke Friend - will each perform a song by their musical hero for their first track.
Their second song will be selected by the viewers from a grouping of three, as part of a public vote.
The choices for each act are as follows below:
Luke Friend
1. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon and Garfunkel)
2. Skinny Love (Bon Iver)
3. One Day Like This (Elbow)
Nicholas McDonald
1. The Prayer (Josh Groban and Celine Dion)
2. Amazed (Lonestar)
3. Just The Way You Are (Bruno Mars)
Sam Bailey
1. The Living Years (Mike and the Mechanics)
2. Clown (Emeli Sandé)
3. Without You (Mariah Carey)
Tamera Foster
1. The First...
- 11/24/2013
- Digital Spy
The latest act to be eliminated from The X Factor has been revealed.
Hannah Barrett exited the show following a sing-off with Rough Copy. The result means that Tamera Foster is the last remaining contestant in Nicole Scherzinger's Girls category.
Hannah took on 'I'd Rather Go Blind' by Etta James in the sing-off, while Rough Copy performed Oasis's 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out'.
Scherzinger revealed that she was "furious" with the British public for putting Barrett in the bottom two for a third time. She chose to stand by her act and send home Rough Copy.
Gary Barlow and Sharon Osbourne applauded both acts for their performances, but each voted to send home Barrett.
Louis Walsh said that neither act should leave the competition as they remembered their lyrics, suggesting that he believed Tamera Foster should have been in the bottom two. He reluctantly voted to send Barrett home and sealed her fate.
Hannah Barrett exited the show following a sing-off with Rough Copy. The result means that Tamera Foster is the last remaining contestant in Nicole Scherzinger's Girls category.
Hannah took on 'I'd Rather Go Blind' by Etta James in the sing-off, while Rough Copy performed Oasis's 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out'.
Scherzinger revealed that she was "furious" with the British public for putting Barrett in the bottom two for a third time. She chose to stand by her act and send home Rough Copy.
Gary Barlow and Sharon Osbourne applauded both acts for their performances, but each voted to send home Barrett.
Louis Walsh said that neither act should leave the competition as they remembered their lyrics, suggesting that he believed Tamera Foster should have been in the bottom two. He reluctantly voted to send Barrett home and sealed her fate.
- 11/24/2013
- Digital Spy
Once upon a time, just ten nine years ago, The X Factor was something that you had to account for when hoping not to run into a former flame in a smoky club, One Direction was a mere geographical command and Wagner was still the guy who wrote this.
Since then, we've gone from Eton Road to Kingsland Road, Tabby Callaghan to Sam Callahan and G4 to 4G (okay, maybe not the last one). But while some things change, others stay the same, and one more act will be leaving the competition before the night is out. But who will it be?
Join Digital Spy from 8pm for updates and commentary on tonight's results show.
21:01And that, dear readers, is that for another Sunday night! So, are you surprised by tonight's result? Do you think Tamera will be able to remember her words next week? What songs would you...
Since then, we've gone from Eton Road to Kingsland Road, Tabby Callaghan to Sam Callahan and G4 to 4G (okay, maybe not the last one). But while some things change, others stay the same, and one more act will be leaving the competition before the night is out. But who will it be?
Join Digital Spy from 8pm for updates and commentary on tonight's results show.
21:01And that, dear readers, is that for another Sunday night! So, are you surprised by tonight's result? Do you think Tamera will be able to remember her words next week? What songs would you...
- 11/24/2013
- Digital Spy
Sam Bailey has topped Digital Spy's seventh X Factor 2013 poll.
Bailey received 41.48% of this week's vote and wins the support of DS readers for a sixth week out of seven following her performance of 'Bleeding Love' on last night's (November 23) 10th birthday special.
Luke Friend - who found himself in the sing-off last week - secured 17.67% of reader votes in second place.
He was praised by judges Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh for his rendition of One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful'.
Rough Copy's version of En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go (Love)' won them 15.13% of this week's vote, while Hannah Barrett secured the support of 9.06% with her take on 'Hallelujah'.
According to Digital Spy readers, Tamera Foster and Nicholas McDonald gave the weakest performances of the night and could find themselves in the bottom two.
Foster - who forgot her lyrics for...
Bailey received 41.48% of this week's vote and wins the support of DS readers for a sixth week out of seven following her performance of 'Bleeding Love' on last night's (November 23) 10th birthday special.
Luke Friend - who found himself in the sing-off last week - secured 17.67% of reader votes in second place.
He was praised by judges Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh for his rendition of One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful'.
Rough Copy's version of En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go (Love)' won them 15.13% of this week's vote, while Hannah Barrett secured the support of 9.06% with her take on 'Hallelujah'.
According to Digital Spy readers, Tamera Foster and Nicholas McDonald gave the weakest performances of the night and could find themselves in the bottom two.
Foster - who forgot her lyrics for...
- 11/24/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor continued tonight (November 23) as the series celebrated its tenth anniversary.
The six remaining finalists took on hits from the show's back catalogue from the past decade, but who do you think sang best?
Was Sam Bailey's take on 'Bleeding Love' the song of the night? Perhaps Luke Friend took your breath away with 'What Makes You Beautiful'? Or maybe Rough Copy's 'Don't Let Go' was the standout performance?
With one hopeful departing the show tomorrow night, Digital Spy wants to know - who impressed you this week?
Let us know by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
The six remaining finalists took on hits from the show's back catalogue from the past decade, but who do you think sang best?
Was Sam Bailey's take on 'Bleeding Love' the song of the night? Perhaps Luke Friend took your breath away with 'What Makes You Beautiful'? Or maybe Rough Copy's 'Don't Let Go' was the standout performance?
With one hopeful departing the show tomorrow night, Digital Spy wants to know - who impressed you this week?
Let us know by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
- 11/23/2013
- Digital Spy
There are loads of fun ways to celebrate a tenth birthday. Going bowling, heading to Laserquest or even hiring a clown.
But for The X Factor, they have decided to shun all of these great ideas (Ok, maybe except the last one. Hi Louis!) in favour of something completely different…
Tonight, the remaining six contestants are saying 'Happy Birthday' by paying homage to the very best of what the show has produced over the past decade, from Alexandra to Leona, McElderry to, um, Ward.
Join Digital Spy from 8pm as we pop on the party hats for what is definitely going to be this weekend's most important TV show birthday celebration…
21:29Goodnight, everyone!
21:29Leave your comments below, and don't forget to come back tomorrow night at 8pm to see who's going to be sent packing. Personally, I predict a Tamera/Hannah showdown - with Dermot immediately going to...
But for The X Factor, they have decided to shun all of these great ideas (Ok, maybe except the last one. Hi Louis!) in favour of something completely different…
Tonight, the remaining six contestants are saying 'Happy Birthday' by paying homage to the very best of what the show has produced over the past decade, from Alexandra to Leona, McElderry to, um, Ward.
Join Digital Spy from 8pm as we pop on the party hats for what is definitely going to be this weekend's most important TV show birthday celebration…
21:29Goodnight, everyone!
21:29Leave your comments below, and don't forget to come back tomorrow night at 8pm to see who's going to be sent packing. Personally, I predict a Tamera/Hannah showdown - with Dermot immediately going to...
- 11/23/2013
- Digital Spy
Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger attended the opening of London's Winter Wonderland last night (November 21).
The X Factor judges were joined by their acts Rough Copy and Hannah Barrett at the annual Christmas event in Hyde Park, which runs until January 5, 2014.
The stars were seen having a go on some of the attractions, including a couple of rollercoaster rides.
Cara Delevingne and Vanessa Feltz also met up with Father Christmas during the festivities.
Damian Lewis, Millie Mackintosh, Jaime Winstone, Michelle Heaton, Elle MacPherson and Amelia Lily were also among the celebrities in attendance.
Rough Copy and Hannah Barrett will battle it out with Nicholas McDonald, Luke Friend, Sam Bailey and Tamera Foster for a place in the X Factor final five on Saturday (November 23).
View the latest celebrity pictures - photo gallery:...
The X Factor judges were joined by their acts Rough Copy and Hannah Barrett at the annual Christmas event in Hyde Park, which runs until January 5, 2014.
The stars were seen having a go on some of the attractions, including a couple of rollercoaster rides.
Cara Delevingne and Vanessa Feltz also met up with Father Christmas during the festivities.
Damian Lewis, Millie Mackintosh, Jaime Winstone, Michelle Heaton, Elle MacPherson and Amelia Lily were also among the celebrities in attendance.
Rough Copy and Hannah Barrett will battle it out with Nicholas McDonald, Luke Friend, Sam Bailey and Tamera Foster for a place in the X Factor final five on Saturday (November 23).
View the latest celebrity pictures - photo gallery:...
- 11/22/2013
- Digital Spy
The song choices for X Factor's 10th anniversary weekend have been revealed.
To celebrate the landmark occasion, the remaining six acts will sing some of the biggest hits of previous X Factor winners.
Hannah Barrett will taken on 'Hallelujah', which Alexandra Burke covered in December 2008 and achieved Christmas number one with.
Luke Friend will perform a solo version of One Direction's debut hit 'What Makes You Beautiful', while Nicholas McDonald will tackle Hannah Montana's 'The Climb', the number two hit covered by Joe McElderry for the talent show's sixth series.
En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go' will be performed by Rough Copy, the song which Little Mix performed twice in the eighth series of The X Factor, and featured as a bonus track on their 2011 winner's single.
Elsewhere, Sam Bailey will take on Leona Lewis's 'Bleeding Love', which took the world by storm in 2007. The...
To celebrate the landmark occasion, the remaining six acts will sing some of the biggest hits of previous X Factor winners.
Hannah Barrett will taken on 'Hallelujah', which Alexandra Burke covered in December 2008 and achieved Christmas number one with.
Luke Friend will perform a solo version of One Direction's debut hit 'What Makes You Beautiful', while Nicholas McDonald will tackle Hannah Montana's 'The Climb', the number two hit covered by Joe McElderry for the talent show's sixth series.
En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go' will be performed by Rough Copy, the song which Little Mix performed twice in the eighth series of The X Factor, and featured as a bonus track on their 2011 winner's single.
Elsewhere, Sam Bailey will take on Leona Lewis's 'Bleeding Love', which took the world by storm in 2007. The...
- 11/22/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor celebrated the best of British last night (November 16) as the remaining hopefuls took on songs by the likes of Adele, The Rolling Stones and Coldplay.
However, tonight one act must leave the competition. By the end of this evening's show we will be left with the final six contestants as we hurtle ever closer to this year's grand final.
Join us from 8pm when we'll be passing comment on all the drama as it unfolds, including the special guest performances from Miley Cyrus and Gary Barlow.
20:58That's it from me tonight. I hope you've enjoyed reading. See you next Saturday!
20:57Next week's theme is an Xf 10th Birthday Special. Guest performers across the weekend are: One Direction, Jls, Olly Murs, Mary J Blige and Jessie J. Sounds like it's going to be a busy one.
20:55Louis says that Sam is a "fantastic role model...
However, tonight one act must leave the competition. By the end of this evening's show we will be left with the final six contestants as we hurtle ever closer to this year's grand final.
Join us from 8pm when we'll be passing comment on all the drama as it unfolds, including the special guest performances from Miley Cyrus and Gary Barlow.
20:58That's it from me tonight. I hope you've enjoyed reading. See you next Saturday!
20:57Next week's theme is an Xf 10th Birthday Special. Guest performers across the weekend are: One Direction, Jls, Olly Murs, Mary J Blige and Jessie J. Sounds like it's going to be a busy one.
20:55Louis says that Sam is a "fantastic role model...
- 11/17/2013
- Digital Spy
The X Factor celebrated the best of British last night (November 16) as the remaining hopefuls took on songs by the likes of Adele, The Rolling Stones and Coldplay.
However, tonight one act must leave the competition. By the end of this evening's show we will be left with the final six contestants as we hurtle ever closer to this year's grand final.
Join us from 8pm when we'll be passing comment on all the drama as it unfolds, including the special guest performances from Miley Cyrus and Gary Barlow.
20:31Louis on Gary's performance: "He's like a young Elton John."
20:29
Barlow & Sons? #XFactor
— Seamus Duff (@Seamus__D) November 17, 2013
20:27But first let's sit back and enjoy Gary Barlow's singing. We're going to put it out there and say it will be better than Miley's...
20:26Lines are now closed. Not long until the results are revealed.
20:...
However, tonight one act must leave the competition. By the end of this evening's show we will be left with the final six contestants as we hurtle ever closer to this year's grand final.
Join us from 8pm when we'll be passing comment on all the drama as it unfolds, including the special guest performances from Miley Cyrus and Gary Barlow.
20:31Louis on Gary's performance: "He's like a young Elton John."
20:29
Barlow & Sons? #XFactor
— Seamus Duff (@Seamus__D) November 17, 2013
20:27But first let's sit back and enjoy Gary Barlow's singing. We're going to put it out there and say it will be better than Miley's...
20:26Lines are now closed. Not long until the results are revealed.
20:...
- 11/17/2013
- Digital Spy
Sam Bailey has topped Digital Spy's sixth X Factor 2013 poll.
The Overs singer received 35.95% of this week's vote and wins the support of DS readers for a fifth week out of six following her performance of 'Something' on last night's (November 16) show.
Nicholas McDonald polled in second place this week with 20.70% of the vote after his rendition of Adele's 'Someone Like You'. The performance also won the support of judges Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger.
Tamera Foster's version of 'Diamonds are Forever' won her 11.86% of the vote, despite the singer forgetting her lyrics.
Rough Copy finished in fourth place with 10.10% following their interpretation of Coldplay track 'Viva La Vida'. Luke Friend followed close behind with 10.04%.
Hannah Barrett and Sam Callahan appear to be the most vulnerable going into tonight's results show. Barrett polled 6.30% of the vote, while Callahan only managed...
The Overs singer received 35.95% of this week's vote and wins the support of DS readers for a fifth week out of six following her performance of 'Something' on last night's (November 16) show.
Nicholas McDonald polled in second place this week with 20.70% of the vote after his rendition of Adele's 'Someone Like You'. The performance also won the support of judges Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger.
Tamera Foster's version of 'Diamonds are Forever' won her 11.86% of the vote, despite the singer forgetting her lyrics.
Rough Copy finished in fourth place with 10.10% following their interpretation of Coldplay track 'Viva La Vida'. Luke Friend followed close behind with 10.04%.
Hannah Barrett and Sam Callahan appear to be the most vulnerable going into tonight's results show. Barrett polled 6.30% of the vote, while Callahan only managed...
- 11/17/2013
- Digital Spy
It's time to get the bunting out as The X Factor celebrates the best of British tonight (November 16).
Our seven remaining singers will be taking on hits from the likes of Adele, Sir Elton John and Coldplay, but will they do their nation proud?
This time last year we were treated to Christopher Maloney's defiant 'I'm Still Standing' and a fabulously Ott Spice Girls medley from Rylan. Whether we can expect to reach such levels of entertainment this year remains to be seen.
Join Digital Spy from 8pm as we settle down ready for this week's show...
21:27Be sure to join us at 8pm tomorrow for more X Factor thoughts and to discover who will be the next to leave the competition. There's also performances from Gary Barlow and Miley Cyrus to look forward to. See you then!
21:25Thank you for all your comments as always. I hope you've enjoyed reading.
Our seven remaining singers will be taking on hits from the likes of Adele, Sir Elton John and Coldplay, but will they do their nation proud?
This time last year we were treated to Christopher Maloney's defiant 'I'm Still Standing' and a fabulously Ott Spice Girls medley from Rylan. Whether we can expect to reach such levels of entertainment this year remains to be seen.
Join Digital Spy from 8pm as we settle down ready for this week's show...
21:27Be sure to join us at 8pm tomorrow for more X Factor thoughts and to discover who will be the next to leave the competition. There's also performances from Gary Barlow and Miley Cyrus to look forward to. See you then!
21:25Thank you for all your comments as always. I hope you've enjoyed reading.
- 11/16/2013
- Digital Spy
Songs by The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Adele, Coldplay, The Beatles, George Michael and Shirley Bassey will be covered by X Factor artists on tomorrow's Great British Songbook.
Hannah Barrett will sing '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction', Luke Friend will perform 'Your Song' and Nicholas McDonald takes on 'Someone Like You'.
Rough Copy perform 'Viva La Vida', Sam Bailey sings 'Something', Sam Callahan has 'Faith' and Tamera Foster gives her take on Bond theme 'Diamonds Are Forever'.
Miley Cyrus and show judge Gary Barlow are the guest performers on this weekend's show.
On last week's show, Abi Alton was eliminated after a sing-off with Barrett.
The X Factor Great British Songbook weekend kicks off on Saturday at 8pm on ITV.
The results show will follow the next day at the same time.
Hannah Barrett will sing '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction', Luke Friend will perform 'Your Song' and Nicholas McDonald takes on 'Someone Like You'.
Rough Copy perform 'Viva La Vida', Sam Bailey sings 'Something', Sam Callahan has 'Faith' and Tamera Foster gives her take on Bond theme 'Diamonds Are Forever'.
Miley Cyrus and show judge Gary Barlow are the guest performers on this weekend's show.
On last week's show, Abi Alton was eliminated after a sing-off with Barrett.
The X Factor Great British Songbook weekend kicks off on Saturday at 8pm on ITV.
The results show will follow the next day at the same time.
- 11/15/2013
- Digital Spy
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