2014 is almost over - we've had Christmas and everything - but what kind of year has it been? Well, if you're talking about reality TV, it's been pretty bloody spectacular. From scandals involving paper skeletons and baked Alaskas to shock winners and surprise losers, 2014 had a bit of everything. It's time for a little trip down memory lane, so strap in and join us as we revisit the best reality TV moments from the past 12 months...
January
Jim Davidson wins Celebrity Big Brother - and Lee Ryan loses it
This year's Celebrity Big Brother prompted a lot of soul searching as Jim Davidson ended up taking the crown - after striking up a bromance with Dappy. But it wasn't actually this winning moment that made January's CBB so captivating - instead, it was Lee Ryan's inability to keep it in his pants (and Casey Batchelor's mum shrieking: "He's mugging you off,...
January
Jim Davidson wins Celebrity Big Brother - and Lee Ryan loses it
This year's Celebrity Big Brother prompted a lot of soul searching as Jim Davidson ended up taking the crown - after striking up a bromance with Dappy. But it wasn't actually this winning moment that made January's CBB so captivating - instead, it was Lee Ryan's inability to keep it in his pants (and Casey Batchelor's mum shrieking: "He's mugging you off,...
- 12/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Over the last decade, BBC One and ITV have fought it out on Saturday nights over the autumn and winter period with the two biggest shows on UK television.
BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing and ITV's X Factor were in their 12th and 11th series respectively this year, and the rivalry continues to be fierce. But how did they fare in the ratings each week?
Digital Spy has collected the shows' ratings for each episode as a guide to how they performed in 2014.
Note: The ratings provided are the overnight scores as originally reported by Digital Spy, rather than the consolidated figures. The shows were also not always up against each other in the same timeslot.
Saturday, August 30
The X Factor (Auditions 1): 9.03 million (40.9%) and 465,000 (2.2%) on +1
Sunday, August 31
The X Factor (Auditions 2): 7.55m (32.2%) and 643k (2.9%)
Saturday, September 6
The X Factor (Auditions 3): 8.43m (39.4%) and 481k (2.4%)
Sunday, September 7
Strictly Come Dancing...
BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing and ITV's X Factor were in their 12th and 11th series respectively this year, and the rivalry continues to be fierce. But how did they fare in the ratings each week?
Digital Spy has collected the shows' ratings for each episode as a guide to how they performed in 2014.
Note: The ratings provided are the overnight scores as originally reported by Digital Spy, rather than the consolidated figures. The shows were also not always up against each other in the same timeslot.
Saturday, August 30
The X Factor (Auditions 1): 9.03 million (40.9%) and 465,000 (2.2%) on +1
Sunday, August 31
The X Factor (Auditions 2): 7.55m (32.2%) and 643k (2.9%)
Saturday, September 6
The X Factor (Auditions 3): 8.43m (39.4%) and 481k (2.4%)
Sunday, September 7
Strictly Come Dancing...
- 12/22/2014
- Digital Spy
The X Factor duo Blonde Electra have revealed that they planned to kiss conjoined twins on the programme.
Sisters Jazzy and Ruby King - who sparked controversy when they kissed during the show's final on Sunday (December 14) - were voted out after their performance of 'Kids in America' during the first live show of the series.
They have now told Heat that their extravagant performance could have been even more surprising - if it wasn't for their mentor Louis Walsh.
"On week one, on the first live show when we performed 'Kids in America', we had a set up where we were going to make out with two conjoined twins during the breakdown part," Jazzy said.
"It was written in as part of the show and then three hours before our show, it was pulled. Louis saw the rehearsal and then they said no - they...
Sisters Jazzy and Ruby King - who sparked controversy when they kissed during the show's final on Sunday (December 14) - were voted out after their performance of 'Kids in America' during the first live show of the series.
They have now told Heat that their extravagant performance could have been even more surprising - if it wasn't for their mentor Louis Walsh.
"On week one, on the first live show when we performed 'Kids in America', we had a set up where we were going to make out with two conjoined twins during the breakdown part," Jazzy said.
"It was written in as part of the show and then three hours before our show, it was pulled. Louis saw the rehearsal and then they said no - they...
- 12/18/2014
- Digital Spy
And so it's over. Ben Haenow has been crowned the winner of The X Factor after months of auditions and more auditions and Boot Camp and Judges' Houses and live shows. Now what?
Well, we're not quite ready to say goodbye just yet, so we've collected some of our favourite moments of the series. We're not talking performances as such - we're talking all the silly sideshow bits and bobs that have made this series. Are any as good as Jedward doing their own backing vocals or Rachel Adedeji falling over? We'll leave that up to you to decide.
So without further ado, here they are, in no particular order...
1. Only The Young shouty man
We're not quite sure when we started noticing Only The Young shouty man, but that's just because it feels like he's always been there. The over-exuberant supporter has invaded our consciousness to such an extent...
Well, we're not quite ready to say goodbye just yet, so we've collected some of our favourite moments of the series. We're not talking performances as such - we're talking all the silly sideshow bits and bobs that have made this series. Are any as good as Jedward doing their own backing vocals or Rachel Adedeji falling over? We'll leave that up to you to decide.
So without further ado, here they are, in no particular order...
1. Only The Young shouty man
We're not quite sure when we started noticing Only The Young shouty man, but that's just because it feels like he's always been there. The over-exuberant supporter has invaded our consciousness to such an extent...
- 12/15/2014
- Digital Spy
The voting percentages for The X Factor 2014 have been revealed.
With 57.2% of the vote, Ben Haenow beat Fleur East and Andrea Faustini in the final, who received 34.3% and 8.5% of the total vote respectively.
Although Andrea received the most votes in the early weeks, Ben was the nation's favourite act for the last seven weeks of the competition.
The X Factor: See the full Digital Spy reader vote statistics for 2014
The full breakdown of voting percentages for The X Factor 2014 follows below:
Week 1 (Double elimination)
Andrea Faustini - 19.2%
Lauren Platt - 10.4%
Paul Akister - 10.0%
Ben Haenow - 8.7%
Fleur East - 6.0%
Lola Saunders - 5.7%
Jay James - 5.5%
Jake Quickenden - 5.1%
Jack Walton - 5.0%
Stevi Ritchie - 4.9%
Stereo Kicks - 4.6%
Chloe Jasmine - 4.3%
Only the Young - 4.0%
Stephanie Nala - 2.9%
Overload Generation - 2.7%
Blonde Electra - 1.0%
Week 2 (Double elimination)
Andrea Faustini - 14.5%
Lauren Platt - 12.7%
Paul Akister - 9.9%
Ben Haenow - 9.1%
Jay James...
With 57.2% of the vote, Ben Haenow beat Fleur East and Andrea Faustini in the final, who received 34.3% and 8.5% of the total vote respectively.
Although Andrea received the most votes in the early weeks, Ben was the nation's favourite act for the last seven weeks of the competition.
The X Factor: See the full Digital Spy reader vote statistics for 2014
The full breakdown of voting percentages for The X Factor 2014 follows below:
Week 1 (Double elimination)
Andrea Faustini - 19.2%
Lauren Platt - 10.4%
Paul Akister - 10.0%
Ben Haenow - 8.7%
Fleur East - 6.0%
Lola Saunders - 5.7%
Jay James - 5.5%
Jake Quickenden - 5.1%
Jack Walton - 5.0%
Stevi Ritchie - 4.9%
Stereo Kicks - 4.6%
Chloe Jasmine - 4.3%
Only the Young - 4.0%
Stephanie Nala - 2.9%
Overload Generation - 2.7%
Blonde Electra - 1.0%
Week 2 (Double elimination)
Andrea Faustini - 14.5%
Lauren Platt - 12.7%
Paul Akister - 9.9%
Ben Haenow - 9.1%
Jay James...
- 12/14/2014
- Digital Spy
The X Factor final is always great in its own right, of course, but one of our favourite things about it is all the things that go with it. The baffling Lord Mayors on awkward live link-ups. The moment when Greggs tries to make the finalists' faces in pizzas.
Basically, we're a fan of the sideshow. And today we were presented with a brilliant example. Thank you, Heart Radio, and thank you, Emma Bunton, and thank you, Jamie Theakston, for introducing us to this X Factor Christmas choir.
We're not entirely sure what they'll be singing but it honestly doesn't really matter because it is such a blast from a past (well, some are more recent than others...).
But the real question is can you name them all? Give it a go and click to reveal the answers...
1. This boyband (and bonus points if you can name them all).
Click here to reveal!
Basically, we're a fan of the sideshow. And today we were presented with a brilliant example. Thank you, Heart Radio, and thank you, Emma Bunton, and thank you, Jamie Theakston, for introducing us to this X Factor Christmas choir.
We're not entirely sure what they'll be singing but it honestly doesn't really matter because it is such a blast from a past (well, some are more recent than others...).
But the real question is can you name them all? Give it a go and click to reveal the answers...
1. This boyband (and bonus points if you can name them all).
Click here to reveal!
- 12/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Two weeks ago, we said farewell to Blonde Electra and Overload Generation. Last weekend, Stephanie Nala and Chloe Jasmine bit the dust.
We're nearing November now, and remarkably we still have 12 acts left standing. Let's fix that, shall we?
Join Digital Spy tonight, as the remaining contestants belt out movie classics in a bid to impress the judges and, more importantly, the Great British public.
22:07Well, that's me done for tonight. Thanks for reading and commenting - hope you weren't sick of my moaning. See you around!
22:04Dermot confirms that OneRepublic and Ed Sheeran are performing live on the results show tomorrow.
22:03Not many standouts tonight sadly, but who's in danger? Things don't look good for Jake, and I think Paul isn't completely safe. Are people bored of Stevi yet?
22:02As the show recaps all of the performances and the numbers you can call, I'm giving...
We're nearing November now, and remarkably we still have 12 acts left standing. Let's fix that, shall we?
Join Digital Spy tonight, as the remaining contestants belt out movie classics in a bid to impress the judges and, more importantly, the Great British public.
22:07Well, that's me done for tonight. Thanks for reading and commenting - hope you weren't sick of my moaning. See you around!
22:04Dermot confirms that OneRepublic and Ed Sheeran are performing live on the results show tomorrow.
22:03Not many standouts tonight sadly, but who's in danger? Things don't look good for Jake, and I think Paul isn't completely safe. Are people bored of Stevi yet?
22:02As the show recaps all of the performances and the numbers you can call, I'm giving...
- 10/25/2014
- Digital Spy
Welcome to the second X Factor results show of the year, part two of John-Lennon-in-1971 1980s Week.
It's another Double Elimination, which means that you the viewer is 100% responsible for the first act we lose tonight. I'm still blaming you lot for Blonde Electra going.
Join us from 8pm to find out who will stay and who will go, and do please join the conversation in the comments box below.
21:00And, as a final comment before we switch over to The Xtra Factor. Simon predicted that Stevi Ritchie would outlast some of Cheryl's girls. He was, annoyingly, right again.
We hope you enjoyed that. Please continue to rant and rave in the comments, and join us next week for more live blog fun.
20:59Well, that's that... four down and still 12 to go. We're pretty much where we should have started a fortnight ago, aren't we?
20:58Chloe...
It's another Double Elimination, which means that you the viewer is 100% responsible for the first act we lose tonight. I'm still blaming you lot for Blonde Electra going.
Join us from 8pm to find out who will stay and who will go, and do please join the conversation in the comments box below.
21:00And, as a final comment before we switch over to The Xtra Factor. Simon predicted that Stevi Ritchie would outlast some of Cheryl's girls. He was, annoyingly, right again.
We hope you enjoyed that. Please continue to rant and rave in the comments, and join us next week for more live blog fun.
20:59Well, that's that... four down and still 12 to go. We're pretty much where we should have started a fortnight ago, aren't we?
20:58Chloe...
- 10/19/2014
- Digital Spy
It doesn't feel like a week has passed since One Direction Overload Generation and Blonde Electra said their goodbyes, but it's time for two more solid hours of Saturday night-in entertainment with The X Factor.
The remaining 14 acts will sing their hearts out to earn the praise of the judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Mel B and Louis Walsh, as well as the millions watching at home, complete with five free votes each should they wish.
Join Digital Spy from 8pm as we settle down for the night for the inevitable judge fisticuffs, impressive high notes and dodgy boyband hand movements.
22:20That's your lot, guys and girls! Thanks for joining along in the fun - hope you enjoyed it - see you back tomorrow night to find out who must leave the competiton.
22:19So tomorrow we have Jessie J and Maroon 5. Yay?
22:16Fleur also gave a great performance.
The remaining 14 acts will sing their hearts out to earn the praise of the judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Mel B and Louis Walsh, as well as the millions watching at home, complete with five free votes each should they wish.
Join Digital Spy from 8pm as we settle down for the night for the inevitable judge fisticuffs, impressive high notes and dodgy boyband hand movements.
22:20That's your lot, guys and girls! Thanks for joining along in the fun - hope you enjoyed it - see you back tomorrow night to find out who must leave the competiton.
22:19So tomorrow we have Jessie J and Maroon 5. Yay?
22:16Fleur also gave a great performance.
- 10/18/2014
- Digital Spy
The X Factor 2014 started its Live Shows with a No.1s Week theme. It's almost as if they wanted us to make the obvious joke about there being a large steaming pile of No.2s on the Fountain Studios stage. But we wouldn't be that crass.
It feels too early to be overly harsh about the Class of Series 11 - we've got a couple more months of this to endure yet - and this wasn't the worst crop of X Factor contestants we've ever been gifted. The real problem with this weekend's shows was that it felt like we'd seen it all before. About 10 times before, to be precise.
Simon Cowell couldn't even be bothered to tuck his shirt in on Saturday night's show, which pretty much embodied the shoulder shrug attitude from the producers and judges this year. Will this do? I guess it will have to, because it's this or the bloody Voice.
It feels too early to be overly harsh about the Class of Series 11 - we've got a couple more months of this to endure yet - and this wasn't the worst crop of X Factor contestants we've ever been gifted. The real problem with this weekend's shows was that it felt like we'd seen it all before. About 10 times before, to be precise.
Simon Cowell couldn't even be bothered to tuck his shirt in on Saturday night's show, which pretty much embodied the shoulder shrug attitude from the producers and judges this year. Will this do? I guess it will have to, because it's this or the bloody Voice.
- 10/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Blonde Electra and Overload Generation were given the boot from 'The X Factor' tonight (12.10.14). The funky duo and the five-piece boyband have been kicked out of ITV competition in a shock double-eviction after receiving the lowest number of public votes following their first live performances last night. Blonde Electra were the first to be given the axe from the show, before Overload Generation took to the stage to fight for their place in the programme in a sing-off against Stephanie Nala. Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole, who mentors the brunette beauty, opted to save Stephanie but Louis Walsh, who mentored...
- 10/12/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Wacky X Factor finalists Blonde Electra have debuted their even wackier hairstyles following their recent name change.
The American-born siblings Jazzy and Ruby King, who live currently live in Peckham, south east London, were photographed as they left their new X Factor home sporting peroxide blonde hair covered in pink and purple spots.
The excitable duo - formerly known as Blonde Electric - were on their way to rehearsals ahead of Saturday night's first Live Shows.
Speaking on This Morning yesterday with mentor Louis Walsh, Jazzy explained the reason behind their decision and winked at co-host Philip Schofield as she said: "Blonde Electric is a little too descriptive.
"We are going for an independent, strong woman that represents Blonde Electra. That is why, but I like it. I think it's got a good ring to it."
X Factor quiz: How big a fan are you? 33 of the toughest questions
See...
The American-born siblings Jazzy and Ruby King, who live currently live in Peckham, south east London, were photographed as they left their new X Factor home sporting peroxide blonde hair covered in pink and purple spots.
The excitable duo - formerly known as Blonde Electric - were on their way to rehearsals ahead of Saturday night's first Live Shows.
Speaking on This Morning yesterday with mentor Louis Walsh, Jazzy explained the reason behind their decision and winked at co-host Philip Schofield as she said: "Blonde Electric is a little too descriptive.
"We are going for an independent, strong woman that represents Blonde Electra. That is why, but I like it. I think it's got a good ring to it."
X Factor quiz: How big a fan are you? 33 of the toughest questions
See...
- 10/9/2014
- Digital Spy
The X Factor finalists have arrived at their new London home, as they rehearse for the Live Shows on Saturday (October 11).
Stephanie Nala, Lauren Platt and Chloe-Jasmine Whichello, from Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's Girls category, were all spotted leaving the X Factor house and smiling at photographers.
Mel B's boys - Paul Akister, Andrea Faustini and an excitable Jake Quickenden - were also seen heading to rehearsals, along with two of Louis Walsh's groups, Blonde Electra and Only the Young.
Simon Cowell's Over-25s - Fleur East, Jay James Picton and Ben Haenow - weren't photographed.
Blonde Electra - comprising Us-born sisters Jazzy and Ruby King - recently changed their names from Blonde Electric. They were also papped jogging near their new temporary North London home.
Four acts will be given wildcards to return to the X Factor Live Show lineup later this week, taking the total final acts...
Stephanie Nala, Lauren Platt and Chloe-Jasmine Whichello, from Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's Girls category, were all spotted leaving the X Factor house and smiling at photographers.
Mel B's boys - Paul Akister, Andrea Faustini and an excitable Jake Quickenden - were also seen heading to rehearsals, along with two of Louis Walsh's groups, Blonde Electra and Only the Young.
Simon Cowell's Over-25s - Fleur East, Jay James Picton and Ben Haenow - weren't photographed.
Blonde Electra - comprising Us-born sisters Jazzy and Ruby King - recently changed their names from Blonde Electric. They were also papped jogging near their new temporary North London home.
Four acts will be given wildcards to return to the X Factor Live Show lineup later this week, taking the total final acts...
- 10/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Blonde Electric have announced that they have changed their name ahead of The X Factor Live Shows next weekend.
A brand new trailer for the ITV reality competition's upcoming Live Shows has confirmed that Jazzy and Ruby King are now being called Blonde Electra.
The duo were picked to be on judge Louis Walsh's Groups squad during the Judges' Houses stage.
Walsh told Blonde Electra after their Judges' Houses audition: "I love your energy - you're positive, you're quirky, you're different. I love all that. But you know you're not the best singers in the world. What I have to think about is, 'Are people going to like you? Are you too quirky?'
"I'm taking a really big chance putting you through to the Live Shows. Sometimes in this business you have to take a chance. It's been really, really tough girls - I have made my decision.
A brand new trailer for the ITV reality competition's upcoming Live Shows has confirmed that Jazzy and Ruby King are now being called Blonde Electra.
The duo were picked to be on judge Louis Walsh's Groups squad during the Judges' Houses stage.
Walsh told Blonde Electra after their Judges' Houses audition: "I love your energy - you're positive, you're quirky, you're different. I love all that. But you know you're not the best singers in the world. What I have to think about is, 'Are people going to like you? Are you too quirky?'
"I'm taking a really big chance putting you through to the Live Shows. Sometimes in this business you have to take a chance. It's been really, really tough girls - I have made my decision.
- 10/5/2014
- Digital Spy
Blonde Electric have said that their aim is to give Simon Cowell a panic attack live on The X Factor.
Sisters Jazzy and Ruby, who were put through to the live shows by mentor Louis Walsh this weekend, stated that they want to "bring crazy" to the series.
"We want to freak out Simon! We want him to fall out of his chair!" they said. "Every time we perform, we have this thing where we want to scare him.
"We want him to get a panic attack live on television. If we can accomplish that, it will be a job well done."
The duo added that they are looking forward to receiving a makeover before the live shows begin, and are hoping for an unconventional look.
"We have so many ideas for the makeovers," they said. "We love dressing up. We love crazy outfits. The crazier the better.
"There is...
Sisters Jazzy and Ruby, who were put through to the live shows by mentor Louis Walsh this weekend, stated that they want to "bring crazy" to the series.
"We want to freak out Simon! We want him to fall out of his chair!" they said. "Every time we perform, we have this thing where we want to scare him.
"We want him to get a panic attack live on television. If we can accomplish that, it will be a job well done."
The duo added that they are looking forward to receiving a makeover before the live shows begin, and are hoping for an unconventional look.
"We have so many ideas for the makeovers," they said. "We love dressing up. We love crazy outfits. The crazier the better.
"There is...
- 10/5/2014
- Digital Spy
That's it! We have our top three groups on The X Factor, after Louis Walsh sobbed his way through some difficult choices. But who will we be seeing in the Live Shows? Read on to find out who made it through...
X Factor Judges' Houses review: We've reached peak Louis Walsh guys
1. Blonde Electra (formerly Blonde Electric)
The Louis Fake Out: "I love your energy - you're positive, you're quirky, you're different. I love all that. But you know you're not the best singers in the world. What I have to think about is, 'Are people going to like you? Are you too quirky?' I'm taking a really big chance putting you through to the Live Shows. Sometimes in this business you have to take a chance. It's been really, really tough girls - I have made my decision. Girls, you're through to live shows!"
The Reaction: Obviously Blonde...
X Factor Judges' Houses review: We've reached peak Louis Walsh guys
1. Blonde Electra (formerly Blonde Electric)
The Louis Fake Out: "I love your energy - you're positive, you're quirky, you're different. I love all that. But you know you're not the best singers in the world. What I have to think about is, 'Are people going to like you? Are you too quirky?' I'm taking a really big chance putting you through to the Live Shows. Sometimes in this business you have to take a chance. It's been really, really tough girls - I have made my decision. Girls, you're through to live shows!"
The Reaction: Obviously Blonde...
- 10/3/2014
- Digital Spy
To crudely paraphrase the great Liverpool football manager Bill Shankly, "Some people believe X Factor is a matter of life and death.
"I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that."
The X Factor: Which three groups made the Live Shows?
It's Judges' Houses weekend on The X Factor, which means that we've got a whole three shows of torturous final auditions before the acts can say they've truly made it and reached the Live Shows. Only then can they lay claim to the fact that they're in the same company as Rikki Loney, Austin Drage and Bad Lashes.
Apart from approximately three minutes of actual singing, the majority of tonight's episode was filled with fretting from the acts, fretting from Louis Walsh, followed by tears from the acts and tears from Louis Walsh.
We can probably all agree...
"I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that."
The X Factor: Which three groups made the Live Shows?
It's Judges' Houses weekend on The X Factor, which means that we've got a whole three shows of torturous final auditions before the acts can say they've truly made it and reached the Live Shows. Only then can they lay claim to the fact that they're in the same company as Rikki Loney, Austin Drage and Bad Lashes.
Apart from approximately three minutes of actual singing, the majority of tonight's episode was filled with fretting from the acts, fretting from Louis Walsh, followed by tears from the acts and tears from Louis Walsh.
We can probably all agree...
- 10/3/2014
- Digital Spy
The X Factor judge Louis Walsh breaks down in tears during tonight's Judges' Houses episode.
Walsh flies to Bermuda with his Groups - Only the Young, Concept, Blonde Electric, The Brooks, the new girl group and the new boyband - but can only take three of them through to the Live Shows.
He makes the final decision with his guest judge Tulisa Contostavlos, who tells him to sleep on it and adds: "Time to break some hearts."
But Walsh struggles when he tells some groups that they're going home and ends up in tears.
"This is the hardest one for me today, because I know I've broken their hearts," he weeps. "But I can't put everybody through."
During an emotional session, Walsh also admits sadness after sending another group home, saying: "That was so tough. I could just see in their faces how much they wanted it."
Viewers can find...
Walsh flies to Bermuda with his Groups - Only the Young, Concept, Blonde Electric, The Brooks, the new girl group and the new boyband - but can only take three of them through to the Live Shows.
He makes the final decision with his guest judge Tulisa Contostavlos, who tells him to sleep on it and adds: "Time to break some hearts."
But Walsh struggles when he tells some groups that they're going home and ends up in tears.
"This is the hardest one for me today, because I know I've broken their hearts," he weeps. "But I can't put everybody through."
During an emotional session, Walsh also admits sadness after sending another group home, saying: "That was so tough. I could just see in their faces how much they wanted it."
Viewers can find...
- 10/3/2014
- Digital Spy
Only The Young cover Ella Henderson's 'Ghost' in a bid to make The X Factor live shows.
The group - made up of Parisa Tarjomani, Charlie George, Mikey Bromley and Betsy-Blue English - will try to win over Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos on tonight's (October 3) show.
Before their performance, Only The Young explain that they still can't believe how far they have made it in the competition.
"To be here now, the final six is ridiculous, we cannot believe we are here. We have to pinch ourselves every second," they admit.
The group are competing against Blonde Electric, The Brooks, Concept and the currently unnamed girl and boy bands for a place in the Top 12.
Viewers can find out how Only The Young, and the other groups, fare on The X Factor tonight at 9pm on ITV.
The group - made up of Parisa Tarjomani, Charlie George, Mikey Bromley and Betsy-Blue English - will try to win over Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos on tonight's (October 3) show.
Before their performance, Only The Young explain that they still can't believe how far they have made it in the competition.
"To be here now, the final six is ridiculous, we cannot believe we are here. We have to pinch ourselves every second," they admit.
The group are competing against Blonde Electric, The Brooks, Concept and the currently unnamed girl and boy bands for a place in the Top 12.
Viewers can find out how Only The Young, and the other groups, fare on The X Factor tonight at 9pm on ITV.
- 10/3/2014
- Digital Spy
The X Factor is back tonight with the first of Judges' Houses - and it's Louis Walsh's Groups who are first up to try to make it into the live shows.
Yep, the six groups will attempt to win over Louis and his guest mentor Tulisa - and the episode will also feature the first couple of Mel B's Boys attempting to impress not just one, but two Spice Girls as they perform for Emma Bunton in the hope of getting into the live shows.
Obviously, as everyone always bangs on, song choice is always very important. So what will everyone be singing? We have the details, so read on to find out...
The Groups
Only The Young
'Ghost' - Ella Henderson
Blonde Electric
'Gold Digger' - Kanye West
The Brooks
'Jar of Hearts' - Christina Perri
New Girl Group
'Say Something' - A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera...
Yep, the six groups will attempt to win over Louis and his guest mentor Tulisa - and the episode will also feature the first couple of Mel B's Boys attempting to impress not just one, but two Spice Girls as they perform for Emma Bunton in the hope of getting into the live shows.
Obviously, as everyone always bangs on, song choice is always very important. So what will everyone be singing? We have the details, so read on to find out...
The Groups
Only The Young
'Ghost' - Ella Henderson
Blonde Electric
'Gold Digger' - Kanye West
The Brooks
'Jar of Hearts' - Christina Perri
New Girl Group
'Say Something' - A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera...
- 10/2/2014
- Digital Spy
The X Factor hopefuls Blonde Electric leave guest mentor Tulisa Contostavlos chuckling after their performance at Judges' Houses tonight.
The sisters, who are flown to Bermuda with Louis Walsh and the rest of the Groups, describe themselves as "two fierce blondes who want this so bad" before their audition.
The duo perform their own take on Kanye West's 'Gold Digger' in an attempt to make the live shows, with Jazzy and Ruby sharing the singing and rapping sections of the song.
Walsh had introduced the audition to Contostavlos as "something completely different" and she can be seen laughing slightly at the exuberant performance.
When the sisters have finished, Walsh says: "What happened? What was that about?"
Contostavlos replies: "When she was getting down, I just didn't know where to look. But I wanted to look."
However, it isn't necessarily bad news for the sisters as Walsh asks Contostavlos if...
The sisters, who are flown to Bermuda with Louis Walsh and the rest of the Groups, describe themselves as "two fierce blondes who want this so bad" before their audition.
The duo perform their own take on Kanye West's 'Gold Digger' in an attempt to make the live shows, with Jazzy and Ruby sharing the singing and rapping sections of the song.
Walsh had introduced the audition to Contostavlos as "something completely different" and she can be seen laughing slightly at the exuberant performance.
When the sisters have finished, Walsh says: "What happened? What was that about?"
Contostavlos replies: "When she was getting down, I just didn't know where to look. But I wanted to look."
However, it isn't necessarily bad news for the sisters as Walsh asks Contostavlos if...
- 10/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Everyone knows that the best week of X Factor every year is Judges House. Don't talk to us about Six Chair Challenges, this is the real deal.
Blending heartbreak, tears, Sinitta dressed in only some palm leaves and ludicrous Louis Walsh decisions, it's a microcosm of the entire show squeezed into one handy bite-size chunk of weekend telly.
But who deserves to make the cut and who should be going home on an EasyJet flight from Barbados with nothing more than a Dermot O'Leary hug to comfort them?
Here are the Top 12 acts who we believe must make the Live Shows.
The Boys
1. Andrea Faustini
First name on the team sheet. This Italian pug-lover simply has to be in Mel B's Top 3. His rendition of 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength' at Boot Camp left us a blubbering wreck and he's also the No.1 contestant we would most like to give a cuddle.
Blending heartbreak, tears, Sinitta dressed in only some palm leaves and ludicrous Louis Walsh decisions, it's a microcosm of the entire show squeezed into one handy bite-size chunk of weekend telly.
But who deserves to make the cut and who should be going home on an EasyJet flight from Barbados with nothing more than a Dermot O'Leary hug to comfort them?
Here are the Top 12 acts who we believe must make the Live Shows.
The Boys
1. Andrea Faustini
First name on the team sheet. This Italian pug-lover simply has to be in Mel B's Top 3. His rendition of 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength' at Boot Camp left us a blubbering wreck and he's also the No.1 contestant we would most like to give a cuddle.
- 9/30/2014
- Digital Spy
Louis Walsh. Tulisa. And a whole lot of groups. In Bermuda. We can't wait to see what happened at Mr Walsh's Judges' Houses stage, but at least we have these photos to keep us going for now.
Once you've recovered from Louis's shorts, read on for all the photographs you need from this weekend's Bermuda jaunt...
Only The Young
We were not ever this cool.
Here are Only The Young performing. Charlie, Parisa, Mikey and Betsy Blue compare themselves to the Von Trapp family, which is so uncool that it's gone all the way around and become cool again.
Blonde Electric
The outfits suggest that Louis Walsh will put them through instantly.
We don't even know what our favourite fact about Jazzy and Ruby is. That they've lived in 33 countries? That they speak five languages? That they're related to George Osborne? Too much to choose from.
New Boy Band
There are eight of them.
Once you've recovered from Louis's shorts, read on for all the photographs you need from this weekend's Bermuda jaunt...
Only The Young
We were not ever this cool.
Here are Only The Young performing. Charlie, Parisa, Mikey and Betsy Blue compare themselves to the Von Trapp family, which is so uncool that it's gone all the way around and become cool again.
Blonde Electric
The outfits suggest that Louis Walsh will put them through instantly.
We don't even know what our favourite fact about Jazzy and Ruby is. That they've lived in 33 countries? That they speak five languages? That they're related to George Osborne? Too much to choose from.
New Boy Band
There are eight of them.
- 9/30/2014
- Digital Spy
24 X Factor hopefuls have made it through to the Judges' Houses stage.
Six acts will now compete for three spots in each of the Girls, Boys, Groups and Over 25 categories in exotic locations around the world.
X Factor's Top 6 Girls revealed: Who should make the Live Shows?
Flying out to Nice to compete for a place in Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's Girls category are Lola Saunders, Lauren Platt, Kerrianne Covell, Chloe Jasmine, Emily Middlemas and Stephanie Nala.
The acts fighting for a spot in Mel B's Boys group are Andrea Faustini, Jake Quickenden, Jordan Morris, Paul Akister, Danny Dearden and Jack Walton. They all head out to Cancun.
X Factor's Top 6 Boys revealed: Who should make the Live Shows?
Louis Walsh flies the Group hopefuls out to Bermuda, with Only The Young, Blonde Electric, New Boy Band, New Girl Group, Concept and The Brooks competing for their place in the live shows.
Six acts will now compete for three spots in each of the Girls, Boys, Groups and Over 25 categories in exotic locations around the world.
X Factor's Top 6 Girls revealed: Who should make the Live Shows?
Flying out to Nice to compete for a place in Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's Girls category are Lola Saunders, Lauren Platt, Kerrianne Covell, Chloe Jasmine, Emily Middlemas and Stephanie Nala.
The acts fighting for a spot in Mel B's Boys group are Andrea Faustini, Jake Quickenden, Jordan Morris, Paul Akister, Danny Dearden and Jack Walton. They all head out to Cancun.
X Factor's Top 6 Boys revealed: Who should make the Live Shows?
Louis Walsh flies the Group hopefuls out to Bermuda, with Only The Young, Blonde Electric, New Boy Band, New Girl Group, Concept and The Brooks competing for their place in the live shows.
- 9/28/2014
- Digital Spy
24 X Factor hopefuls have made it through to the Judges' Houses stage.
Six acts will now compete for three spots in each of the Girls, Boys, Groups and Over 25 categories in exotic locations around the world.
X Factor's Top 6 Girls revealed: Who should make the Live Shows?
Flying out to Nice to compete for a place in Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's Girls category are Lola Saunders, Lauren Platt, Kerrianne Covell, Chloe Jasmine, Emily Middlemas and Stephanie Nala.
The acts fighting for a spot in Mel B's Boys group are Andrea Faustini, Jake Quickenden, Jordan Morris, Paul Akister, Danny Dearden and Jack Walton. They all head out to Cancun.
X Factor's Top 6 Boys revealed: Who should make the Live Shows?
Louis Walsh flies the Group hopefuls out to Bermuda, with Only The Young, Blonde Electric, New Boy Band, New Girl Group, Concept and The Brooks competing for their place in the live shows.
Six acts will now compete for three spots in each of the Girls, Boys, Groups and Over 25 categories in exotic locations around the world.
X Factor's Top 6 Girls revealed: Who should make the Live Shows?
Flying out to Nice to compete for a place in Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's Girls category are Lola Saunders, Lauren Platt, Kerrianne Covell, Chloe Jasmine, Emily Middlemas and Stephanie Nala.
The acts fighting for a spot in Mel B's Boys group are Andrea Faustini, Jake Quickenden, Jordan Morris, Paul Akister, Danny Dearden and Jack Walton. They all head out to Cancun.
X Factor's Top 6 Boys revealed: Who should make the Live Shows?
Louis Walsh flies the Group hopefuls out to Bermuda, with Only The Young, Blonde Electric, New Boy Band, New Girl Group, Concept and The Brooks competing for their place in the live shows.
- 9/28/2014
- Digital Spy
Well, it was something of a tortuous process, to put it mildly, but Louis Walsh has finally managed to name his Top 6 Groups on The X Factor.
But only three of them can make it through to the Live Shows, and we think Louis is probably going to need some help picking. So that's where you come in – let us know who you want to see progress past Judges' Houses!
Here's a quick reminder of the Top 6 groups:
1. The Brooks
The Young Ones
15-year-old twins The Brooks from Cardiff – Kyle and Josh, fact fans – are certainly very sweet. But they've not had an awful lot of screen time, so will that count against them?
2. Blonde Electric
The Divisive Ones
Blonde Electric are very much the Marmite of the Groups this year. Having been described as a female Jedward, it's definitely a love-or-hate situation. Louis nearly sent them home, before realising...
But only three of them can make it through to the Live Shows, and we think Louis is probably going to need some help picking. So that's where you come in – let us know who you want to see progress past Judges' Houses!
Here's a quick reminder of the Top 6 groups:
1. The Brooks
The Young Ones
15-year-old twins The Brooks from Cardiff – Kyle and Josh, fact fans – are certainly very sweet. But they've not had an awful lot of screen time, so will that count against them?
2. Blonde Electric
The Divisive Ones
Blonde Electric are very much the Marmite of the Groups this year. Having been described as a female Jedward, it's definitely a love-or-hate situation. Louis nearly sent them home, before realising...
- 9/28/2014
- Digital Spy
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