Showing posts with label The X Factor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The X Factor. Show all posts

Thursday, May 5, 2011

It's official! Cheryl Cole WILL be a judge on the U.S. version of X Factor

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

I'm in! Cheryl Cole is excited to be heading stateside for the U.S. version of the show where she will sit next to Simon Cowell and LA Reid on the judging panel


After months of speculation, the wait is finally over - it has been confirmed that Cheryl Cole WILL be appearing as a judge on the U.S. version of The X Factor.

In a statement released today, the British singer is confirmed as a judge on the talent show - joining Simon Cowell and Antonio 'LA' Reid on the judging panel.

Cheryl, 27, has already voiced her excitement about the new role searching for the talent America has to offer and said she is ready to battle it out against Cowell on the first series.


Ready for battle: Cheryl can't wait to get the first series of the American version of the X Factor show underway and is looking to beat Simon Cowell as she has in the U.K. show


Cole said: 'I’m so excited to be taking part in the American version of The X Factor. I absolutely love it here in the UK, and with the talent they have out in America, I’m sure we’re going to find someone very special.'

She added: 'I can’t wait to get started. I just can’t decide whether I am more excited to find and nurture the talent or for the unbelievable amount of amusement and entertainment I will have watching Simon doing everything and anything he can to beat me.

'He’s tried to beat me for three years in the UK, and hasn’t even come close. His ego must be so bruised. America is gonna love this.'



Great chemistry: Fox bosses have praised Cheryl's talent as a judge and have said America will love the way she interacts with Simon Cowell


Cowell, who has championed the Geordie singer in the U.S., said: 'I’m thrilled for Cheryl. She is massively excited about this show, and has been fantastic to work with.'

He added: 'She is also a complete brat! Most importantly, this girl can spot talent.'

The confirmation about her X Factor role comes only days before auditions are held this Sunday, May 8, in specially-built high-definition recording studios in Honolulu, Phoenix, Nashville, Anchorage, Kansas City and Denver.

Auditions will continue in Dallas on May 26.

The U.S. version of The X Factor is set to be the biggest and best yet with the winner scooping a recording contract worth $5 million.


source: dailymail

Friday, April 22, 2011

X Factor reject Katie Waissel

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Larking around: Katie Waissel and her boyfriend Leon Callanan made the most of the sunshine on Primrose Hill today


With temperatures reaching 26C in London today, it's no surprise people were flocking to local parks in their thousands to make the most of the sunshine.

And among the crowds was X Factor reject Katie Waissel, who appeared to be enjoying herself as she larked around with friends including boyfriend Leon Callanan on Primrose Hill.

Teaming her huge backcombed blonde hair with a printed T-shirt, red lipstick and a pair of tight jeans, Katie looked every inch the quintessential rock chick as she reclined on the grass with her group of pals.


Drink up! Katie seems to be enjoying her can of ready made Pimm's in the sun


But at one point Katie obviously felt her outfit needed an addition and decided to attempt to wrestle Leon's baseball cap from his head, much to her beau's disgust.

Katie and Leon started dating last November when Katie was in the middle of appearing on The X Factor.

Confirming the relationship at the time, Katie said: 'We've been friends for years. He's like a young Jimi Hendrix. He's so rock and roll.

'It's early days, but I like him. He's so handsome and has such a big heart.'


Give me your hat! Katie decides her outfit needs another addition as she tries to wrestle Leon's hat off his head

Scream! Katie's friend certainly seemed to be finding the messing around funny


Rock chick: Katie teamed her skinny jeans with a Madonna printed T-shirt


source: dailymail

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

'My schedule didn't allow it': Rihanna reveals she turned down X Factor USA role as thousands brave rain to audition

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Superstar: Rihanna has revealed she turned down the chance to be a judge on The X Factor USA


Rihanna revealed she was asked to be a judge on American X Factor but had to say no because of her gruelling tour schedule.

The Barbados-born star confirmed that the show's boss Simon Cowell had offered her a judging gig but because of not being available for the rest of the year she was forced to turn it down - even though she would have 'loved' to do it.

Rihanna, 23, told an American radio show: 'I just heard about it actually and yes, it's something I would have loved to do but our schedule doesn't allow it.


Rain: The weather was wet in Newark but it didn't dampen spirits as fans auditioned for the talent contest today


'We're going to be on tour for the rest of the year.

'It is a demanding schedule to be in that show and you have to be around for a long time, months at a time - which would've been impossible for me.'

With Cheryl Cole, 27 , confirmed to be joining Cowell and L.A Reid in the judging panel, the fourth is still shrouded in mystery.

But the cavalcade of excited wannabe contestants at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey today, couldn't have cared less about who will end up in charge of their fate.


Harmony: Cadillac belt out tunes in the queue


Smiling: Celeste Belletti from the Bronx used a gym ball as both seat and banner


Lucky: Lakeise Wilson from Brooklyn shows his wristband to his friend Tenista Person


source: dailymail

Anything Cher Lloyd can do... Now X Factor reject Katie Waissel unveils new 'do after having hair extensions

By SARAH BULL

New 'do: X Factor reject Katie Waissel showed off longer locks after having hair extensions as she arrived for an interview on The Alan Titchmarsh Show


Just hours after her X Factor competitor Cher Lloyd unveiled her new hairdo, Katie Waissel has done exactly the same.

The 24-year-old singer showed off long blonde hair after having extensions to make her look more glamourous.

Katie debuted the look as she arrived at the ITV studios yesterday for an interview and performance on The Alan Titchmarsh Show.


What a difference: The glamorous new style is a sharp contrast to her previous gamine crop


It was the first time Katie had treated fans to a look at the new 'do, having told them on Twitter earlier this week she was having help to get longer hair.

She wrote: '@ClareBearLdn is currently making my hair magically grow!!x'
As well as performing her new single The Ugly Truth on Titchmarsh's ITV show, Katie told the host she had struggled to cope with a lot of the negative criticism she received during her time on The X Factor.

But Katie insisted she never considered giving up because she had too many people relying on her.


Anything Cher can do: Katie's unveiling of her new style came just hours after Ms Lloyd tweeted a photo of her newly-dyed hair


She explained: 'I didn't want to give up. There were too many people out there who believed in me like my friends, my family and my Waissel Warriors who were supporting me and I just thought, "I'm not going to give up, it's not going to break me".'

Katie also revealed one of the lowest points during her time on the X Factor was when she was told she had received death threats.

She said: 'I don't understand where it all came from. It did get quite bad at some points.

'I think one of the lowest points was when I was in the car on the way to the studios for rehearsal and I got a phone call saying I had to go back to the house because there had been serious death threats against me with which the police had to get involved.


Style chameleon: Katie has tried various different looks including a long brunette wig and a brown crop during her time on the X Factor


However, Katie came back from the knocks and took to the stage on the X Factor live tour - an experience she thoroughly enjoyed.

Katie said: 'The X Factor tour finished just a few days ago and it was amazing because we got to play such huge venues. I was a little bit nervous and apprehensive after the show but the reaction was so positive - people were cheering and were so supportive and helped build my confidence.'


Katie Waissel - Alan Titchmarsh show 13/4/2011


source: dailymail

Cheryl Cole quits UK X Factor to concentrate on breaking the States with U.S. show

By SARA NATHAN

Stateside: Cheryl Cole is expected to join the panel alongside Cowell and L.A. Reid with Paula Abdul hotly-tipped to be the fourth judge


It is a subject as hotly speculated as the designer of Kate Middleton’s dress
But Cheryl Cole is finally set to sign her £3million deal to star on the U.S. X Factor – and will quit the UK show to concentrate on breaking her career in the States.

The news comes just a day after the Daily Mail told how Simon Cowell will not appear as a judge on the UK version this year, instead planning to make a few appearances.

It was multi-millionaire Cowell, 51, who seemingly broke the news of Mrs Cole’s contract yesterday, which was also echoed by American showbiz industry bible Variety magazine.


Dream come true: Cheryl's hopes were initially put on ice after feedback from focus groups on the Girls Aloud singer were negative


Speaking from London via video link on Fox breakfast show Good Day LA, he was asked by the presenter if Mrs Cole would be joining him in one of the hot seats, to which he replied with a firm 'yes'.

However, perhaps realising his faux-pas, the music mogul then seemed to quickly backtrack on his statement, explaining that the panel had not actually been decided yet. He went on to even try to blame a delay in video link for his incorrect response.


New look: Executives at Cheryl's record company Polydor are already working on a dramatic make-over to help her break America


The Mail told in December how Mrs Cole, 27, had been told that she had won a judging role on the U.S. X Factor, which will launch in September – after American TV executives flew over to watch her on the UK show.

However, her dreams were put on ice after Fox TV chiefs held focus groups, where potential X Factor viewers were shown footage of the Girls Aloud singer. The resulting feedback was not good, although Mrs Cole continued to be backed by Cowell and senior Fox bosses.

But yesterday, Variety magazine reported that the petite brunette’s contract is currently being drawn up and that her announcement as the third judge on the television talent show will swiftly follow.


source: dailymail