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Olly Murs wants TV role to find love
19 Jun 2013
TV gossip
Olly Murs wants to turn his hand to acting in a bid to find love. The 'Army of Two' hitmaker - who is currently single - wants to fill the void in his life and thinks he may meet his future partner on set of a romantic-comedy show. The 29-year-old…
Olly Murs likes being manhandled at gigs
12 Jun 2013
Music gossip
Olly Murs likes being groped by fans at his gigs. The 'Dear Darlin' singer doesn't understand why Beyonce was furious when a fan slapped her behind during a concert last month, claiming he is accustomed to being fondled by audience members' wandering…
Olly Murs inspired by Enimen for Dear Darlin'
4 Jun 2013
Music gossip
Olly Murs was inspired by Eminem for his song 'Dear Darlin'. The 29-year-old singer took influence from the rapper's 2000 track 'Stan' when writing his latest single and tried to put across the idea of the lyrics representing words being read from a…
Olly Murs is addicted to touring
30 May 2013
Music gossip
Olly Murs is addicted to touring. The 'Troublemaker' singer departed his role as presenter on spin-off TV show 'The Xtra Factor' to focus on his music and describes the experience of performing to massive crowds as a "drug" to him. He told the…
Olly Murs: UK fans don't give me enough credit
23 May 2013
Music gossip
Olly Murs thinks his US fans give him more credit for his talent. The singer - who was runner-up on the UK version of 'The X Factor' in 2009 - believes rising to fame on reality TV has harmed his credibility in his home country, whereas his US fans…
Olly Murs could have done The X Factor and twin's wedding
13 Apr 2013
TV gossip
Olly Murs could have stayed on 'The X Factor' even if he'd left to attend his brother's wedding. The singer - who was a runner-up on the TV singing show in 2009 - missed his twin's nuptials so he could perform at the semi-finals but he has revealed…
Olly Murs quit Xtra Factor to get his life back
4 Apr 2013
TV gossip
Olly Murs quit 'The Xtra Factor' because he needs to get his work-life balance right. The star juggled fronting 'The X Factor' spin-off show with his career as a pop musician in 2011 and 2012, but has ruled himself out of returning to the show this…
Olly Murs backs Sharon Osbourne X Factor return
15 Mar 2013
TV gossip
Olly Murs wants Sharon Osbourne to return to 'The X Factor'. The 'Xtra Factor' host - who shot to fame after coming second on the show in 2009 - is keen for head judge Gary Barlow to remain with the show, and wants him to sit alongside his Take That…
Olly Murs: Simon Cowell may persuade me to stay on Xtra Factor
6 Feb 2013
TV gossip
Olly Murs says Simon Cowell could "persuade" him to remain on 'The Xtra Factor'. The 28-year-old singer - who finished runner-up on 'The X Factor' in 2009 - has revealed he may not return to the spin-off show when the next series kicks off later this…
Robbie Williams announces 2013 UK tour dates
26 Nov 2012
Singer set for summer 2013 solo shows in Glasgow, London, Manchester and Europe
Robbie Williams is set to play a series of concerts through the UK during the summer of 2013. The singer has lined up huge dates in Glasgow, Manchester and London. The 2013 tour follows on from 3 dates at London's O2 Arena and marks a return to…
Olly Murs wants James Arthur duet
9 Nov 2012
TV gossip
Olly Murs wants to duet with James Arthur. The 'Xtra Factor' host - who shot to fame after coming second on 'The X Factor' in 2009 - believes the 23-year-old hopeful is already the "finished product" and would love to work with him in the…
Olly Murs' One Direction love
14 Oct 2012
TV Gossip
Olly Murs had a blast touring with One Direction. The 'Dance With Me Tonight' hitmaker thinks the boy band are "great guys" and says the cheeky singers - who found fame on 'The X Factor' like Olly - caused chaos behind the scenes while he was…
Olly Murs thought he'd killed Aston
10 Oct 2012
TV Gossip
Olly Murs thought he had killed JLS star Aston Merrygold in a TV stunt yesterday (09.10.12). The 'Xtra Factor' presenter was asked to press a button which would fire the diminutive star out of a cannon as part of Channel 4's 'Stand Up To Cancer…
Flo Rida wants to give fans goosebumps
9 Oct 2012
Music Gossip
Flo Rida wants fans to get "goosebumps" when they listen to 'Wild Ones'. The rapper hopes his latest album inspires his fans to feel the same emotions as he did when he record it. He said: "When we made this album I wanted everything to feel to…
Olly Murs 'couldn't watch' Xtra Factor
7 Oct 2012
TV Gossip
Olly Murs "couldn't watch" 'Xtra Factor' when he was replaced by guest hosts. The 28-year-old star missed presenting the spin-off show because of touring commitments in the US and he admits he found it difficult to see co-host Caroline Flack working…
Olly Murs: 'I have a soft spot for Spraggan'
2 Oct 2012
TV Gossip
Olly Murs has backed Lucy Spraggan to win 'The X Factor'. The 'Xtra Factor' host insists he can't have "favourites" among the finalists but confessed to a soft spot for the singer after she went through with a bet to have his name tattooed on her…
Flo Rida 'perfect' to collaborate with Murs
1 Oct 2012
Music Gossip
Flo Rida was the "perfect person" to collaborate with Olly Murs. 'Heart Skips A Beat' hitmaker Olly teamed up with the rapper for 'Troublemaker' on his new album 'Right Place, Right Time' and believes he gave the song a vibe no-one else…
Keith Lemon to appear on Take Me Out
24 Sep 2012
TV Gossip
Keith Lemon and Joe Swash will appear on a celebrity version of 'Take Me Out'. 'Celebrity Juice' presenter Keith - alter ego of comedian Leigh Francis - and former 'EastEnders' star Joe will be joined by 'This Morning' presenter Matt Johnson on a…
Olly Murs is a millionaire
20 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
Olly Murs is a millionaire. The 'Please Don't Let Me Go' hitmaker - who shot to fame after coming second on 'The X Factor' in 2009 - has seen his earnings rocket into seven figures thanks to his pop career, touring and stint as host of 'The Xtra…
Ed Sheeran sings with Gary Lightbody at iTunes festival
3 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
Ed Sheeran was joined onstage by Gary Lightbody for a special performance of 'Chasing Cars' at the iTunes festival last night (02.09.12). The 'Lego House' hitmaker was joined by the Snow Patrol frontman at London's Roundhouse venue halfway through…
X Factor hopeful gets Olly Murs tattoo
24 Aug 2012
TV Gossip
An 'X Factor' contestant had Olly Murs' name tattooed on her foot after he sang with her. Lucy Spraggen pledged to get a permanent reminder of her meeting with the 'Xtra Factor' host after he initially doubted her vow. She told him: "I met a boy…
Olly Murs wants to appear on dating show
8 Aug 2012
TV Gossip
Olly Murs wants to appear on 'Take Me Out'. The unlucky-in-love singer - who has been single since rising to fame after appearing on 'The X Factor' in 2009 - wants to star in the ITV dating show, hosted by Paddy McGuiness, to get a girlfriend.
Caroline Flack's stalker arrested
13 Jul 2012
TV Gossip
A man who has been accused of stalking Caroline Flack for three months has been arrested. A 39-year-old man - who has not been named - has repeatedly turned up at the 'Xtra Factor' presenter's workplace to give her gifts and try and touch her, and…
Caroline Flack rushed to hospital
24 May 2012
TV Gossip
Caroline Flack was rushed to hospital hours before the first 'X Factor' auditions began. The 'Xtra Factor' host was taken ill at around midnight on Tuesday (22.05.12) at her hotel in Liverpool and medics feared her symptoms - severe vomiting and a…
Caroline Flack without Olly for Xtra auditions
22 May 2012
TV Gossip
Caroline Flack will work the audition rounds of 'The Xtra Factor' without Olly Murs. The presenting duo will be split up for the early part of the show due to the Essex singer's touring commitments with One Direction in the US, but he will return…
