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5 May 2012
Simon Cowell will sensationally axe Ryan O'Shaughnessy from Britain's Got Talent on tonight's (05.05.12) show. The 19-year-old wannabe wowed viewers and the judges - Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon - with his love song…
25 May 2012
'Britain's Got Talent' winner Pudsey will sail to the US after Ashleigh Butler refused to let him on a plane in a cage. The pet pooch - who has reportedly put on weight since being crowned winner of the ITV1 show - will board a boat to head to the US…
23 Mar 2012
David Walliams admits his wife Lara Stone is "jealous" of his 'bromance' with Simon Cowell. The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge - who has struck up a firm friendship with the music mogul during his time on the panel of the ITV1 show - joked that he has…
26 May 2012
'Britain's Got Talent' winner Ashleigh Butler has only spent £313 of her £500,000 winnings. The 17-year-old star - who beat opera singers Jonathan and Charlotte in the final of the show - admits she has not yet had time to go on a spending spree, but…
23 Apr 2012
The BBC have been accused of using "dirty tricks" to keep 'The Voice' ahead in the ratings. The star-search show peaked with 11.6 million viewers on Saturday (21.04.12) at 8.25pm, with rival show 'Britain's Got Talent' starting at 8.30pm with 5.7…
10 Apr 2012
Chelsea Redfern's 'X Factor' disappointment spurred her on to audition for 'Britain's Got Talent'. The 18-year-old brunette wowed 'BGT' judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden with her performance of Prince's 'Purple…
28 May 2012
Rita Ora has been confirmed as the next 'X Factor' guest judge. The 'RIP' singer will follow in the footsteps of Geri Halliwell and Leona Lewis by joining regular judges Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos on the panel during the…
6 May 2012
Danny O'Donoghue believes 'The Voice' will attract more talent than 'The X Factor' and 'Britain's Got Talent' next year. Although the BBC One show - which Danny features on as a coach alongside Jessie J, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am - is only in its…
17 Feb 2011
Boy George wants to become a judge on 'The X Factor'. The flamboyant 'Karma Chameleon' hitmaker thinks he would be "great" on the ITV1 show, although he doesn't know if the current judges would be able to "handle" him, as he can be demanding when it…
24 May 2012
Simon Cowell wants to take charge of Britain's entry to the 'Eurovision Song Contest'. The music mogul would like the BBC - who he has been in a war of words with regarding their new talent show 'The Voice' - to ask him to "sort out" the song for the…
Leona Lewis is to be a guest judge on 'The X Factor' according to reports. The 'Bleeding Love' singer - who won the series in 2006 - will return to the show that made her famous as a guest panelist for tomorrow's (26.05.12) London auditions at the O2…
7 May 2012
'The Voice' coaches have been told to toughen up after losing the ratings battle to 'Britain's Got Talent' on Saturday night (05.05.12). Sir Tom Jones, Jessie J, will.i.am and Danny O'Donoghue have been instructed by bosses of the BBC One show…
9 May 2012
50 Cent is a huge fan of 'Britain's Got Talent' dancing dog Pudsey. The rapper revealed he was impressed by Pudsey's performance with owner Ashleigh Butler on the ITV1 talent show after he was shown a clip by Justin Bieber and has urged them to take…
13 Apr 2012
'The Voice' contestants reportedly receive secret coaching before they audition. Hopefuls wanting to make the grade and be chosen by Jessie J, Sir Tom Jones, Danny O'Donoghue or will.i.am on the star-search programme are talent-spotted before given…
24 Feb 2012
Simon Cowell will return to 'The X Factor' because he doesn't think the other judges are "as good" as him. The 52-year-old music mogul - who left the series last year to concentrate on launching the show in the US - will change the air date of this…
22 May 2012
Gethin Jones believes Simon Cowell should have appointed Sir Tom Jones on US 'X Factor' instead of Steve Jones. The Welsh TV presenter thinks the music mogul made the wrong decision when he hired his fellow countryman as host of the US talent show…
'Britain's Got Talent' winner Ashleigh Butler is worried her dog Pudsey could get stolen. The 17-year-old star - who picked up a £500,000 cheque after being crowned victorious on the ITV1 show earlier this month - is concerned for her pet pooch's…
19 May 2012
Danny O'Donoghue has slammed 'The X Factor' for "ruining lives". The 'Voice' coach claims "immoral" talent shows such the ITV1 series encourage bullies, and he defended his BBC One show - which also stars Jessie J, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am on the…
Simon Cowell has congratulated 'The Voice' on its success. The music mogul - who sits on the judging panel of rival show 'Britain's Got Talent' with David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden - admitted he was "irritated" to see the BBC singing…
9 Apr 2012
James 'Arg' Argent helped 'Britain's Got Talent' hopeful Tony Roberts lose over nine stone after he was told by doctors he could die. The 'Only Way Is Essex' star - who has battled his own issues in the past - decided to help pal Tony by taking the…
2 Apr 2012
Britain's Got Talent's Ryan O'Shaughnessy's mystery girl has been revealed. The 19-year-old singer-songwriter impressed the judging panel - Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams - when he sang his own composition 'No Name' on the ITV1 show…
30 Dec 2011
Little Mix are hoping to meet Simon Cowell in the new year. The girl group - made up of Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards - explained despite winning 'The X Factor' and receiving a bouquet of flowers to congratulate…
30 Oct 2011
Gary Barlow has admitted he is unsure if he will remain in 'The X Factor'. The Take That has been a huge hit with viewers since he took over from as head judge from show supremo Simon Cowell but Gary revealed the demands of the job along with…
9 Jun 2009
Simon Cowell is set to remake 'Saturday Night Fever'. The music mogul is in talks with film producer Robert Stigwood, who owns the rights to the screenplay, to update the classic 1977 John Travolta movie and wants Zac Efron for the lead role. A…
Simon Cowell told Gary Barlow he had to up his game on 'The X Factor' this year. The show's boss - who departed the UK version of the show to head up a new US 'X Factor - met with the Take That star to discuss what he has to do this year, and urged…
Geri Halliwell is "incredibly excited" to join the panel for 'The X Factor' in Liverpool. The 39-year-old singer is taking a seat on the judging desk alongside Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos for the first auditions in the city…
12 May 2012
Simon Cowell is planning to turn 'Britain's Got Talent' favourite Jonathan Antoine into a bigger star than Susan Boyle. The 17-year-old singer is odds-on to win tonight's (12.05.12) final but judge Simon has already decided to give him and singing…
4 May 2012
'Britain's Got Talent' viewers will be able to vote directly through an iPhone app in the live shows. The programme - fronted by Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon - will now be influenced by the 'BGT' app, with viewers…
1 Apr 2012
A love song about a mystery girl wowed the judges on Britain's Got Talent last night (31.03.12). Singer/ songwriter Ryan O'Shaughnessy - who spent nine years on Irish soap 'Fair City' and recently auditioned out for the Irish version of singing…
24 Mar 2012
Simon Cowell claims the BBC are obsessed with him. The music mogul's latest series of 'Britain's Got Talent' is to go head-to-head with the corporation's new singing show, 'The Voice', and Simon believes bosses only did that as they are desperate to…
3 Feb 2012
Simon Cowell has reportedly offered Beyonce Knowles $500 million to be a judge on US 'X Factor'. The music mogul is thought to be keen on acquiring the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker's services for five series as he searches for a "big name" celebrity to…
31 Jan 2012
Judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul and host Steve Jones have all been axed from the US 'X Factor'. Show boss Simon Cowell is said to be keen to "take the show in a different direction", and has only guaranteed record producer L.A. Reid a place…
3 May 2011
Tulisa Contostavlos has reportedly been removed from the 'X Factor' shortlist. The N-Dubz star had been one of the names in the frame to replace Cheryl Cole - who is moving to the new US version of the show - on the judging panel but bosses are said…
2 Apr 2010
Sinitta has promised not to upstage Mezhgan Hussainy at her wedding to Simon Cowell. The 'So Macho' hitmaker, who has previously dated the music mogul, insists she won't try and stand out by wearing an attention-grabbing outfit, like the infamous…
Geri Halliwell is expected to become the fourth permanent member of the 'X Factor' panel. The former Spice Girls singer will join Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos at tomorrow's (23.05.12) auditions in Liverpool as a guest judge but…
Robbie Williams is being lined up as a guest judge on 'The X Factor'. The Take That singer is wanted to join his bandmate Gary Barlow and fellow panellists Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh on the ITV1 show as a temporary replacement for axed…
18 May 2012
Dannii Minogue has snubbed a £1 million offer to return to 'The X Factor'. The Australian singer was the lead contender to replace Kelly Rowland - who appeared for just one series last year - on the panel of the show, but negotiations have broken…
'Britain's Got Talent' winner Pudsey is set to appear in the video for Nelly Furtado's next single. The 'Maneater' singer is a huge fan of of the dancing mutt and she wants him and his owner Ashleigh Butler - who won the nation's hearts on Simon…
11 May 2012
Ryan O'Shaughnessy and Aquabatique are through to the 'Britain's Got Talent' final. The Irish singer won over the public with his self-written track 'No Name' - a song about a friend who he was romantically interested - after sensationally being…
3 May 2012
'The Voice' and 'Britain's Got Talent' final are to overlap by 15 minutes. Schedulers had initially threatened to have a 75 minute clash between the BBC show and the ITV1 programme, but ITV has now agreed to delay the May 12 final of the Simon…
2 May 2012
Kelly Rowland feels "let down" by 'X Factor' bosses. The 31-year-old singer revealed this week she will not be returning to the judging panel of the show and is now said to have told pals she feels "stitched up" following subsequent claims she had…
30 Apr 2012
Kelly Rowland has confirmed she will not be returning to 'The X Factor'. The 'Down for Whatever' hitmaker - who made her debut on the ITV singing contest last year - claimed she "loved" taking part in 2011, but would not be able to come back for a…
11 Apr 2012
Simon Cowell is set to return to 'The X Factor' - as the "Voice of God". The music mogul - who departed the panel of the show last year to focus on the US version of the programme - has no plans to go back to being a full time judge on the…
5 Apr 2012
Britain's Got Talent' contestant Jonathan Antoine insists he won't change his image. The 17-year-old wannabe - who has been dubbed the new Susan Boyle - and Charlotte Jaconelli became overnight sensations after wowing judges on the ITV1 show with…
4 Apr 2012
'Britain's Got Talent' hopeful Ryan O'Shaughnessy's mystery woman has fallen for someone else. The 19-year-old wannabe wowed viewers and the judges - Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon - with his love song 'No Name' on…
3 Apr 2012
Jessie J is set to duet with Sir Tom Jones. The 'Domino' singer says she is keen to team up with the Welsh legend on a new song after working together on UK TV show 'The Voice', on which they are both judges. Jessie - who also appears alongside…
Simon Cowell will return to 'The X Factor' with all of last year's judges. Former pop star Sinitta - the 52-year-old music mogul's best pal - has revealed the show boss will sit alongside Tulisa Contostavlos, Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Louis…
20 Mar 2012
will.i.am has upset BBC bosses by turning his 'The Voice' dressing room into a recording studio. The Black Eyed Peas frontman likes to work on tracks during his downtime from the programme, but the noise he has been making has left others at the BBC…
19 Mar 2012
Stacy Keibler is in talks to join 'The X Factor'. The former professional wrestler - who is the girlfriend of actor George Clooney - has reportedly been involved in a series of secret meetings about the possibility of becoming a judge on the upcoming…
18 Mar 2012
Simon Cowell is considering axing 'The X Factor' next year. The music mogul admits he would rather "fall off the cliff" than see the ITV1 talent show get fewer viewing figures each year, and he has another programme in production to replace the…
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