A 2014 clip showing former X Factor judge Louis Walsh grabbing Mel B's butt has sparked outrage after resurfacing on social media. The clip, posted to YouTube in Dec. 2014, resurfaced on Twitter and online over the weekend, showing Louis, Mel B, Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole being interviewed by Sarah-Jane Crawford on The Xtra Factor. During the interview, Louis placed his hand on Mel B's backside and went on to grab her butt as they sat next to each other. Mel B, clearly uncomfortable, then stopped the interview, telling Sarah-Jane to "hold on a second." Mel B then asked Louis, "Why are you grabbing my butt?" Louis replied that he was looking after Mel B and host Sarah-Jane then...
- 7/9/2018
- E! Online
Marvin Humes and his wife Rochelle have ''friendly'' fights over whether 'The Voice' is better than 'The X Factor.' The former Jls singer - who has presented the BBC One show for the past three years - has admitted there is gentle tension between himself and his spouse, who hosts the ITV singing show's spin-off 'The Xtra Factor', when the two programmes go head-to-head in the famous ratings war. Speaking to Bang Showbiz, he said: ''There's always friendly rivalry between me and my wife.'' However, the handsome star - who shot into the limelight after competing on 'The X Factor' in 2008...
- 1/5/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Sarah-Jane Crawford claims the BBC made her work for ''seven days a week, 10 weeks straight''. The 34-year-old presenter left her show on BBC Radio 1Xtra earlier this year following more than six years with the station and has revealed she had to leave because she needed a break. She exclusively confessed to Bang Showbiz: ''It was very full on, and there was one point when I was doing seven days a week, 10 weeks straight. I didn't know whether I was coming or going.'' The former 'The Xtra Factor' host has now moved to Los Angeles where she is trying to...
- 1/3/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Sarah-Jane Crawford claims the BBC made her work for ''seven days a week, 10 weeks straight''. The 34-year-old presenter left her show on BBC Radio 1Xtra earlier this year following more than six years with the station and has revealed she had to leave because she needed a break. She exclusively confessed to Bang Showbiz: ''It was very full on, and there was one point when I was doing seven days a week, 10 weeks straight. I didn't know whether I was coming or going.'' The former 'The Xtra Factor' host has now moved to Los Angeles where she is trying to...
- 12/30/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Olly Murs may now be hosting The X Factor but he most certainly isn't dating former contestant Diana Vickers.
Murs and his girlfriend Francesca Thomas split up last month after a three-year relationship, and it was apparently rumoured that he has since hooked up with the 2008 semi-finalist.
"It's so ridiculous. It's a load of rubbish," Murs told The Mirror at the Music Industry Trust Awards.
"Me and Diana are friends, we've known each other a long time. We laughed about it. What? We're casually dating? No, we're not. We find it funny."
Murs competed in The X Factor a year after Vickers, later becoming host of The Xtra Factor and fronting the main show this year.
In the same chat, Murs did admit once asking out Cheryl Fernandez-Versini on a date... and not hearing back from her.
Unsurprisingly, neither of them have brought that up since they reunited on the show.
Murs and his girlfriend Francesca Thomas split up last month after a three-year relationship, and it was apparently rumoured that he has since hooked up with the 2008 semi-finalist.
"It's so ridiculous. It's a load of rubbish," Murs told The Mirror at the Music Industry Trust Awards.
"Me and Diana are friends, we've known each other a long time. We laughed about it. What? We're casually dating? No, we're not. We find it funny."
Murs competed in The X Factor a year after Vickers, later becoming host of The Xtra Factor and fronting the main show this year.
In the same chat, Murs did admit once asking out Cheryl Fernandez-Versini on a date... and not hearing back from her.
Unsurprisingly, neither of them have brought that up since they reunited on the show.
- 11/3/2015
- Digital Spy
Alien Uncovered said they couldn't have done anything else to improve their performances on this weekend's X Factor.
The girlband were sent home along with Bupsi in the first results show of the series.
The X Factor 2015: Did the right acts go home tonight?
Speaking on The Xtra Factor, they said: "We're very different and we knew that from the start. We wanted to show people what we're about, who Alien are, and hope people got it.
"I think we gave our best performance. We went out on the week where [the theme was] 'This is me' and for us, that was us."
Bupsi said it wasn't as much of a shock to learn she was leaving the competition as she knew the song wasn't right for her.
"I just knew it was the wrong song for me," she said, before revealing that Simon Cowell said he blamed himself for giving her the wrong song.
The girlband were sent home along with Bupsi in the first results show of the series.
The X Factor 2015: Did the right acts go home tonight?
Speaking on The Xtra Factor, they said: "We're very different and we knew that from the start. We wanted to show people what we're about, who Alien are, and hope people got it.
"I think we gave our best performance. We went out on the week where [the theme was] 'This is me' and for us, that was us."
Bupsi said it wasn't as much of a shock to learn she was leaving the competition as she knew the song wasn't right for her.
"I just knew it was the wrong song for me," she said, before revealing that Simon Cowell said he blamed himself for giving her the wrong song.
- 11/1/2015
- Digital Spy
Tensions were running high after tonight's X Factor which saw Bupsi and Alien Uncovered leave the show.
Judges Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini both lost an act each during the first results show of the series, and the pressure seemed to be getting to them.
The pair clashed during an interview with Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom on The Xtra Factor - just jump to around the two minute mark to get straight to the fireworks.
Simon appeared to talk over Cheryl, leading the singer to halt the interview and say to him: "Are you saying something?"
Simon cattily replied: "Are we not allowed to talk?"
He went on to add: "I lost someone as well tonight, you weren't the only one."
It's only the first results show. Will these two even the last the whole series together?...
Judges Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini both lost an act each during the first results show of the series, and the pressure seemed to be getting to them.
The pair clashed during an interview with Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom on The Xtra Factor - just jump to around the two minute mark to get straight to the fireworks.
Simon appeared to talk over Cheryl, leading the singer to halt the interview and say to him: "Are you saying something?"
Simon cattily replied: "Are we not allowed to talk?"
He went on to add: "I lost someone as well tonight, you weren't the only one."
It's only the first results show. Will these two even the last the whole series together?...
- 11/1/2015
- Digital Spy
The Xtra Factor host Melvin Odoom is bringing us backstage gossip from behind the scenes of The X Factor every week...
"Hello all Digital Spy readers and welcome to my first column entry!
"It's an exciting week for me and the rest of the Xtra Factor team as it's the first time we have ever done a live show on Thursday.
"The whole aim of the show will be to get down to the nitty gritty with the contestants and judges, find out what songs they're singing, what they're wearing and get all the behind-the-scenes gossip.
"We went to the contestants' house in North London earlier this week which is absolutely incredible. It has a swimming pool, a sauna and a gym. It's what dreams are made of! They've all been put in rooms together so it will be interesting to see who buddies up with who.
"One to look...
"Hello all Digital Spy readers and welcome to my first column entry!
"It's an exciting week for me and the rest of the Xtra Factor team as it's the first time we have ever done a live show on Thursday.
"The whole aim of the show will be to get down to the nitty gritty with the contestants and judges, find out what songs they're singing, what they're wearing and get all the behind-the-scenes gossip.
"We went to the contestants' house in North London earlier this week which is absolutely incredible. It has a swimming pool, a sauna and a gym. It's what dreams are made of! They've all been put in rooms together so it will be interesting to see who buddies up with who.
"One to look...
- 10/30/2015
- Digital Spy
She's back! Monica Michael was snapped in rehearsals for The X Factor yesterday after becoming the show's Wildcard this series.
Michael - who was originally sent home after Judges' Houses - was seen performing her rendition of Ed Sheeran's 'Make It Rain'. Oh, and she had time for a hug with mentor Rita Ora, too.
Rita was really dishing out the hugs, as she was also spotted embracing Louisa Johnson - who'll take on 'God Only Knows' as part of this weekend's 'This Is Me' theme.
Elsewhere, she could be seen giving Kiera Weathers a pep talk ahead of her performance of Katy B's 'Crying For No Reason'.
But there was also time for a giggle and some dance practice with Lauren Murray, whose dream of performing a Whitney track on the show will become reality this weekend when she tackles the legend's version of 'I'm Every Woman'.
Michael - who was originally sent home after Judges' Houses - was seen performing her rendition of Ed Sheeran's 'Make It Rain'. Oh, and she had time for a hug with mentor Rita Ora, too.
Rita was really dishing out the hugs, as she was also spotted embracing Louisa Johnson - who'll take on 'God Only Knows' as part of this weekend's 'This Is Me' theme.
Elsewhere, she could be seen giving Kiera Weathers a pep talk ahead of her performance of Katy B's 'Crying For No Reason'.
But there was also time for a giggle and some dance practice with Lauren Murray, whose dream of performing a Whitney track on the show will become reality this weekend when she tackles the legend's version of 'I'm Every Woman'.
- 10/30/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is feeling pretty confident about her category this year.
Speaking on The Xtra Factor, the Groups mentor admitted that this is her "most excited first week" ever on the show.
And Simon Cowell couldn't help but laugh as he suggested that she looked "a bit smug, a bit confident".
The judges also opened up about this week's 'This Is Me' theme, as Cheryl explained: "It's 'This Is Me, this is what I represent'. You know you hear Simon often saying, 'I don't want to tell you who you should be, I want you to tell me who you are? This is their opportunity to show us who they are."
Simon added that he's "really, really excited" about the first live show, admitting that he's glad to be at this stage of the competition.
"I wasn't crazy about last week's show, I've got to be honest with you,...
Speaking on The Xtra Factor, the Groups mentor admitted that this is her "most excited first week" ever on the show.
And Simon Cowell couldn't help but laugh as he suggested that she looked "a bit smug, a bit confident".
The judges also opened up about this week's 'This Is Me' theme, as Cheryl explained: "It's 'This Is Me, this is what I represent'. You know you hear Simon often saying, 'I don't want to tell you who you should be, I want you to tell me who you are? This is their opportunity to show us who they are."
Simon added that he's "really, really excited" about the first live show, admitting that he's glad to be at this stage of the competition.
"I wasn't crazy about last week's show, I've got to be honest with you,...
- 10/30/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor kicks off its first live show with a 'This Is Me' theme this weekend and the acts have now revealed the songs they'll be performing on the night.
The Xtra Factor announced that Kiera Weathers will be taking on Katy B's 'Crying for No Reason', while Alien Uncovered will be tackling 'Do It Like a Dude' by Jessie J and 4th Impact will be channelling Ariana Grande for a performance of 'Problem'.
Elsewhere, Bupsi will be singing Marvin Gaye's 'You're a Wonderful One', Seann Miley Moore will take on David Bowie's 'Life on Mars?', and Che Chesterman will be mashing up Amy Winehouse's 'Tears Dry on Their Own' and the classic Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell track 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough'.
Lauren Murray excitedly revealed that she's getting to sing a Whitney Houston song - 'I'm Every Woman' -...
The Xtra Factor announced that Kiera Weathers will be taking on Katy B's 'Crying for No Reason', while Alien Uncovered will be tackling 'Do It Like a Dude' by Jessie J and 4th Impact will be channelling Ariana Grande for a performance of 'Problem'.
Elsewhere, Bupsi will be singing Marvin Gaye's 'You're a Wonderful One', Seann Miley Moore will take on David Bowie's 'Life on Mars?', and Che Chesterman will be mashing up Amy Winehouse's 'Tears Dry on Their Own' and the classic Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell track 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough'.
Lauren Murray excitedly revealed that she's getting to sing a Whitney Houston song - 'I'm Every Woman' -...
- 10/30/2015
- Digital Spy
Simon Cowell played a cruel Wildcard prank on The Xtra Factor last night.
Joining his fellow X Factor judges Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Nick Grimshaw to announce the lucky act being brought back to the show, he suggested that they announce it at the same time.
But after a countdown, he announced: "Jennifer Phillips!" - leaving Cheryl looking shocked as he smirked: "I'm kidding."
"I'm really sorry if you're watching, Jennifer," said Xtra Factor host Rochelle Humes before the judges announced the name of the actual Wildcard, Monica Michael.
"Look, Monica's come back twice," Simon explained. "I hope some of the other people who were close will come back next year because as you can see with Monica now, there is that possibility.
"But I've got to tell you, I walked away from the show [at the weekend] and I think the guys were the same - in fact, I know they were the...
Joining his fellow X Factor judges Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Nick Grimshaw to announce the lucky act being brought back to the show, he suggested that they announce it at the same time.
But after a countdown, he announced: "Jennifer Phillips!" - leaving Cheryl looking shocked as he smirked: "I'm kidding."
"I'm really sorry if you're watching, Jennifer," said Xtra Factor host Rochelle Humes before the judges announced the name of the actual Wildcard, Monica Michael.
"Look, Monica's come back twice," Simon explained. "I hope some of the other people who were close will come back next year because as you can see with Monica now, there is that possibility.
"But I've got to tell you, I walked away from the show [at the weekend] and I think the guys were the same - in fact, I know they were the...
- 10/30/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor is well and truly under way, and we've been keeping an eye on everything that's been going on...
When is The X Factor on TV?
The show kicked off on August 29 - and in fact, in an attempt to avoid any clashes with Strictly Come Dancing, ITV bosses have unveiled the full schedule right from the off, so we know everything that's coming. You can get a proper look at it here, but auditions continued until Saturday, September 19 with Boot Camp kicking off on September 20. That was the first of five boot camp shows - two set in a country house, and then three episodes of the dreaded Six Chair Challenge. They were all on Sundays, to avoid the Rugby World Cup, but then Judges' Houses aired on October 24 and October 25... and the first big live show will kick off on October 31. And the grand final? It's set for Sunday,...
When is The X Factor on TV?
The show kicked off on August 29 - and in fact, in an attempt to avoid any clashes with Strictly Come Dancing, ITV bosses have unveiled the full schedule right from the off, so we know everything that's coming. You can get a proper look at it here, but auditions continued until Saturday, September 19 with Boot Camp kicking off on September 20. That was the first of five boot camp shows - two set in a country house, and then three episodes of the dreaded Six Chair Challenge. They were all on Sundays, to avoid the Rugby World Cup, but then Judges' Houses aired on October 24 and October 25... and the first big live show will kick off on October 31. And the grand final? It's set for Sunday,...
- 10/26/2015
- Digital Spy
X Factor judge Nick Grimshaw has said that he would like to bring back Monica Michael.
The Girls contestant was dropped last night (October 25) by Rita Ora after performing a self-penned track at Judges' Houses.
Asked who he would reinstate if he had a wild card, Grimshaw told Digital Spy: "Maybe Monica. I love Monica. I thought it was very courageous - it took balls tonight to do a song which she's written.
"I thought it was very moving and really emotional. So I'd love to see Monica come back. I think she's got something."
Grimshaw took Mason Noise, Che Chesterman and Seann Miley Moore to the live shows yesterday, though his Judges' Houses segment was shown on Saturday's show.
The Radio 1 DJ admitted that he knew who he was going to drop on Saturday, which made it harder to break the bad news to unfortunate three Josh Daniel, Ben Clark and Simon Lynch.
The Girls contestant was dropped last night (October 25) by Rita Ora after performing a self-penned track at Judges' Houses.
Asked who he would reinstate if he had a wild card, Grimshaw told Digital Spy: "Maybe Monica. I love Monica. I thought it was very courageous - it took balls tonight to do a song which she's written.
"I thought it was very moving and really emotional. So I'd love to see Monica come back. I think she's got something."
Grimshaw took Mason Noise, Che Chesterman and Seann Miley Moore to the live shows yesterday, though his Judges' Houses segment was shown on Saturday's show.
The Radio 1 DJ admitted that he knew who he was going to drop on Saturday, which made it harder to break the bad news to unfortunate three Josh Daniel, Ben Clark and Simon Lynch.
- 10/26/2015
- Digital Spy
There was trouble on The X Factor tonight as contestant Mason Noise was booed after getting through to the live shows.
Noise was judge Nick Grimshaw's first choice for his Boys category, but the decision didn't go down too well with the audience, who were quick to boo the singer.
X Factor: Nick Grimshaw sends Mason Noise, Ché Chesterman and Seann Miley Moore to live shows
Despite hosts Olly Murs and Caroline Flack calling for the jibes to stop, the crowd were keen to show their anger towards Noise.
The backlash against the singer comes after he criticised the show's editing of his audition while at the Six Chair Challenge, before dropping his mic and storming off the stage.
But on tonight's The Xtra Factor Grimshaw promised viewers that Noise will win people over once the live shows start.
"Successful artists always polarise," he said, comparing Noise to Kanye West and Justin Bieber.
Noise was judge Nick Grimshaw's first choice for his Boys category, but the decision didn't go down too well with the audience, who were quick to boo the singer.
X Factor: Nick Grimshaw sends Mason Noise, Ché Chesterman and Seann Miley Moore to live shows
Despite hosts Olly Murs and Caroline Flack calling for the jibes to stop, the crowd were keen to show their anger towards Noise.
The backlash against the singer comes after he criticised the show's editing of his audition while at the Six Chair Challenge, before dropping his mic and storming off the stage.
But on tonight's The Xtra Factor Grimshaw promised viewers that Noise will win people over once the live shows start.
"Successful artists always polarise," he said, comparing Noise to Kanye West and Justin Bieber.
- 10/25/2015
- Digital Spy
UK TV ratings round-up - data supplied by Barb
Strictly Come Dancing decimated The X Factor by nearly 3 million viewers in the rivals' first proper Saturday clash of the year, according to overnight figures.
The BBC One dancing show enjoyed an average of 9.32 million (42.5%) from 6.35pm. By contrast, ITV's X Factor dropped to 6.35 million (29.6%) from 8pm, with a further 325k (1.7%) catching the action on +1.
At 8pm, when the two programmes overlapped, Strictly had 10.1 million (42.1%) compared to X Factor's 5.58 million (23.3%).
Elsewhere on BBC One, Doctor Who's 'The Woman Who Lived' averaged 4.39 million (20.2%) and Casualty treated 3.95 million (18.7%).
ITV's The Jonathan Ross Show appealed to 2.33 million (15.1%) from 10.25pm, while on ITV2, The Xtra Factor drew an audience of 360k (2.4%).
On BBC Two, Qi Xl managed 1.13 million (5.3%), and Channel 4's It Was Alright In interested 930k (4.4%).
Strictly Come Dancing decimated The X Factor by nearly 3 million viewers in the rivals' first proper Saturday clash of the year, according to overnight figures.
The BBC One dancing show enjoyed an average of 9.32 million (42.5%) from 6.35pm. By contrast, ITV's X Factor dropped to 6.35 million (29.6%) from 8pm, with a further 325k (1.7%) catching the action on +1.
At 8pm, when the two programmes overlapped, Strictly had 10.1 million (42.1%) compared to X Factor's 5.58 million (23.3%).
Elsewhere on BBC One, Doctor Who's 'The Woman Who Lived' averaged 4.39 million (20.2%) and Casualty treated 3.95 million (18.7%).
ITV's The Jonathan Ross Show appealed to 2.33 million (15.1%) from 10.25pm, while on ITV2, The Xtra Factor drew an audience of 360k (2.4%).
On BBC Two, Qi Xl managed 1.13 million (5.3%), and Channel 4's It Was Alright In interested 930k (4.4%).
- 10/25/2015
- Digital Spy
UK TV ratings round-up - data supplied by Barb
Strictly Come Dancing still has the edge over The X Factor in the ratings, according to overnight figures.
The BBC One dancing competition appealed to 7.83 million (33.2%) last night from 7.15pm, while ITV's The X Factor rose to a Sunday series high of 7.12 million (30.8%) from 7pm (+1: 375k/1.6%).
Strictly remained ahead of its ITV rival across the overlap. At 7.45pm, the results show was watched by 8.06 million (33.5%) compared to the 6.71 million (27.9%) glued to The X Factor's Six Chair Challenge.
Elsewhere on BBC One, Antiques Roadshow averaged 5.54 million (23.8%) and From Darkness began with 4.05 million (17.8%)
Meanwhile, Downton Abbey continued with 6.91 million (30.7%) in the 9pm hour on ITV, with a further 375k (1.6%) catching it on +1.
On BBC Two, Licence to Thrill: Paul Hollywood Meets Aston Martin logged 974k (4.2%) from 8pm and Special Forces - Ultimate Hell Week managed 1.38 million (6.1%) afterwards.
Channel 4's This Is England '90...
Strictly Come Dancing still has the edge over The X Factor in the ratings, according to overnight figures.
The BBC One dancing competition appealed to 7.83 million (33.2%) last night from 7.15pm, while ITV's The X Factor rose to a Sunday series high of 7.12 million (30.8%) from 7pm (+1: 375k/1.6%).
Strictly remained ahead of its ITV rival across the overlap. At 7.45pm, the results show was watched by 8.06 million (33.5%) compared to the 6.71 million (27.9%) glued to The X Factor's Six Chair Challenge.
Elsewhere on BBC One, Antiques Roadshow averaged 5.54 million (23.8%) and From Darkness began with 4.05 million (17.8%)
Meanwhile, Downton Abbey continued with 6.91 million (30.7%) in the 9pm hour on ITV, with a further 375k (1.6%) catching it on +1.
On BBC Two, Licence to Thrill: Paul Hollywood Meets Aston Martin logged 974k (4.2%) from 8pm and Special Forces - Ultimate Hell Week managed 1.38 million (6.1%) afterwards.
Channel 4's This Is England '90...
- 10/5/2015
- Digital Spy
The Xtra Factor's Rochelle Humes has defended Nick Grimshaw's recent absence on The X Factor and insists the DJ "will come into his own in the live shows."
Humes and co-host Melvin Odoom were attending the 17th annual Pride of Britain awards in London last night (September 28) when they were asked about Grimshaw missing the crucial final stage of Boot Camp on Sunday night's The X Factor.
Speaking to Digital Spy, the former Saturdays singer responded: "Everyone loves Nick Grimshaw, they do! I can't wait for everybody to watch the lives because I think he will really come into his own then.
"He has a ball with us on Xtra Factor anyway."
Grimshaw was unable to attend the second day of Boot Camp in person due to broadcasting commitments, and took part in the judging via Skype.
Cowell raised eyebrows with viewers after closing his laptop and suddenly cutting the call off,...
Humes and co-host Melvin Odoom were attending the 17th annual Pride of Britain awards in London last night (September 28) when they were asked about Grimshaw missing the crucial final stage of Boot Camp on Sunday night's The X Factor.
Speaking to Digital Spy, the former Saturdays singer responded: "Everyone loves Nick Grimshaw, they do! I can't wait for everybody to watch the lives because I think he will really come into his own then.
"He has a ball with us on Xtra Factor anyway."
Grimshaw was unable to attend the second day of Boot Camp in person due to broadcasting commitments, and took part in the judging via Skype.
Cowell raised eyebrows with viewers after closing his laptop and suddenly cutting the call off,...
- 9/29/2015
- Digital Spy
Melvin Odoom has treated the X Factor judges to a very special performance of 'Uptown Funk' for this week's Xtra Factor.
The presenter impressed Nick, Cheryl, Rita and Simon with a wild rendition of the Mark Ronson hit, throwing himself about the stage and whipping off his shirt in the process.
The X Factor Boot Camp review: A big house in the country brings a welcome change of pace
The performance will be shown in full on this Sunday's edition of Xtra Factor on ITV2.
Elsewhere, it was recently revealed that The Xtra Factor is getting a Wednesday show later this series.
The usual weekend Xtra Factor shows, which air immediately after the main programme on ITV, will remain unaffected.
The X Factor next airs Sunday (September 27) at 7pm.
Sunday's Boot Camp episode drew an audience of 6.8 million viewers live, according to overnight figures.
The presenter impressed Nick, Cheryl, Rita and Simon with a wild rendition of the Mark Ronson hit, throwing himself about the stage and whipping off his shirt in the process.
The X Factor Boot Camp review: A big house in the country brings a welcome change of pace
The performance will be shown in full on this Sunday's edition of Xtra Factor on ITV2.
Elsewhere, it was recently revealed that The Xtra Factor is getting a Wednesday show later this series.
The usual weekend Xtra Factor shows, which air immediately after the main programme on ITV, will remain unaffected.
The X Factor next airs Sunday (September 27) at 7pm.
Sunday's Boot Camp episode drew an audience of 6.8 million viewers live, according to overnight figures.
- 9/22/2015
- Digital Spy
The Xtra Factor is getting a midweek show later this series.
ITV has confirmed to Digital Spy that Simon Cowell will be bringing an extra episode of the ITV2 spinoff on Wednesdays.
The X Factor Boot Camp review: A big house in the country brings a welcome change of pace
Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom will have gossip and interviews from behind the scenes beginning in November, days after the first live show on Halloween.
The usual weekend Xtra Factor shows, which air immediately after the main programme on ITV, will remain unaffected.
The X Factor next airs Sunday (September 27) at 7pm.
Yesterday's Boot Camp episode drew an audience of 6.8 million viewers live, according to overnight figures.
ITV has confirmed to Digital Spy that Simon Cowell will be bringing an extra episode of the ITV2 spinoff on Wednesdays.
The X Factor Boot Camp review: A big house in the country brings a welcome change of pace
Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom will have gossip and interviews from behind the scenes beginning in November, days after the first live show on Halloween.
The usual weekend Xtra Factor shows, which air immediately after the main programme on ITV, will remain unaffected.
The X Factor next airs Sunday (September 27) at 7pm.
Yesterday's Boot Camp episode drew an audience of 6.8 million viewers live, according to overnight figures.
- 9/21/2015
- Digital Spy
UK TV ratings round-up - data supplied by Barb
The X Factor dipped to a new Saturday low this series, according to overnight data.
The ITV singing contest was watched by 7 million (32.2%) last night (September 19) - a drop of more than 500,000 compared to last Saturday's figures - as the auditions came to an end. 321k (1.6%) tuned in on +1.
The X Factor 2015 review: The final auditions still bring some surprises
Doctor Who series 9 premiere 'The Magician's Apprentice' watched by 4.6 million viewers
Elsewhere on ITV, Keep It in the Family and Through the Keyhole averaged 3.28 million (18%) and 2.96 million (16%) respectively.
On BBC One, Doctor Who series nine premiere 'The Magician's Apprentice' appealed to only 4.58 million (2.1%), down more than 2 million from last year's opener.
The National Lottery: In It to Win It earned 3.01 million (14.1%), before Casualty took a decent 4.34 million (22.%).
BBC Two aired a night of repeats, with Dad's Army drawing 1.46 million (6.8%) from 8.30pm.
The X Factor dipped to a new Saturday low this series, according to overnight data.
The ITV singing contest was watched by 7 million (32.2%) last night (September 19) - a drop of more than 500,000 compared to last Saturday's figures - as the auditions came to an end. 321k (1.6%) tuned in on +1.
The X Factor 2015 review: The final auditions still bring some surprises
Doctor Who series 9 premiere 'The Magician's Apprentice' watched by 4.6 million viewers
Elsewhere on ITV, Keep It in the Family and Through the Keyhole averaged 3.28 million (18%) and 2.96 million (16%) respectively.
On BBC One, Doctor Who series nine premiere 'The Magician's Apprentice' appealed to only 4.58 million (2.1%), down more than 2 million from last year's opener.
The National Lottery: In It to Win It earned 3.01 million (14.1%), before Casualty took a decent 4.34 million (22.%).
BBC Two aired a night of repeats, with Dad's Army drawing 1.46 million (6.8%) from 8.30pm.
- 9/20/2015
- Digital Spy
Viewers might be used to seeing X Factor hopefuls head to exotic locations for Judges' Houses, but new judge Nick Grimshaw is insisting that he's taking performers in his category to Oldham.
Grimmy told ITV2's Xtra Factor that instead of whisking hopefuls off to Dubai or Majorca, he is taking them to his family home in Greater Manchester.
The X Factor 2015: Everything you need to know including the judges, airdates and rumours
"My mum's going to be there in the background," he said, before joking that his auntie will be his guest judge.
Meanwhile, it was recently announced that The X Factor has decided not to broadcast the entirety of the Judges' Houses stage live.
The X Factor continues on Saturday night (September 19) at 8pm on ITV, with The Xtra Factor airing directly afterwards on ITV2.
Watch Rita Ora discuss the "scary" 6 Chair Challenge coming up:...
Grimmy told ITV2's Xtra Factor that instead of whisking hopefuls off to Dubai or Majorca, he is taking them to his family home in Greater Manchester.
The X Factor 2015: Everything you need to know including the judges, airdates and rumours
"My mum's going to be there in the background," he said, before joking that his auntie will be his guest judge.
Meanwhile, it was recently announced that The X Factor has decided not to broadcast the entirety of the Judges' Houses stage live.
The X Factor continues on Saturday night (September 19) at 8pm on ITV, with The Xtra Factor airing directly afterwards on ITV2.
Watch Rita Ora discuss the "scary" 6 Chair Challenge coming up:...
- 9/17/2015
- Digital Spy
X Factor contestant Paul wowed the judges with a new foodtastic version of Olly Murs' 'Wrapped Up'.
The singer incorporated lyrics about chips and gravy, pies and pasties into the song, and X Factor presenter Murs couldn't resist joining him onstage.
The X Factor 2015: Everything you need to know including the judges, airdates and rumours
To see how the new version of the track - which features the brilliant line: "Do you want them wrapped up, with chips and vinegar?" - went down with the judges, watch the video above.
Elsewhere, it was recently announced that The X Factor has decided not to broadcast the entirety of the Judges' Houses stage live.
The X Factor continues on Saturday night (September 19) at 8pm on ITV, with The Xtra Factor airing directly afterwards on ITV2.
Watch Rita Ora discuss the "scary" 6 Chair Challenge coming up:...
The singer incorporated lyrics about chips and gravy, pies and pasties into the song, and X Factor presenter Murs couldn't resist joining him onstage.
The X Factor 2015: Everything you need to know including the judges, airdates and rumours
To see how the new version of the track - which features the brilliant line: "Do you want them wrapped up, with chips and vinegar?" - went down with the judges, watch the video above.
Elsewhere, it was recently announced that The X Factor has decided not to broadcast the entirety of the Judges' Houses stage live.
The X Factor continues on Saturday night (September 19) at 8pm on ITV, with The Xtra Factor airing directly afterwards on ITV2.
Watch Rita Ora discuss the "scary" 6 Chair Challenge coming up:...
- 9/17/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor's Nick Grimshaw has spilled the beans about his celebrity friends, revealing that he loves going for a pint with Chris Evans.
Grimmy described the Radio 2 DJ as a "great storyteller" in a preview clip from Xtra Factor - adding that the new Top Gear host always pays for the drinks.
"He lives near me and we have the same local, and I love him. I've loved him since I was a kid," said the Radio 1 Breakfast Show host.
The pair are good friends, and Evans previously revealed that he wanted Grimshaw to host new episodes of Tfi Friday - but joked that Simon Cowell got there first.
Grimshaw also revealed in the clip that he'd choose to live with Cowell because he "always has food in", and he could have cheese toasties whenever he likes.
The X Factor continues on Saturday night (September 19) at 8pm on ITV,...
Grimmy described the Radio 2 DJ as a "great storyteller" in a preview clip from Xtra Factor - adding that the new Top Gear host always pays for the drinks.
"He lives near me and we have the same local, and I love him. I've loved him since I was a kid," said the Radio 1 Breakfast Show host.
The pair are good friends, and Evans previously revealed that he wanted Grimshaw to host new episodes of Tfi Friday - but joked that Simon Cowell got there first.
Grimshaw also revealed in the clip that he'd choose to live with Cowell because he "always has food in", and he could have cheese toasties whenever he likes.
The X Factor continues on Saturday night (September 19) at 8pm on ITV,...
- 9/17/2015
- Digital Spy
Nick Grimshaw has been talking about his celeb friends again, this time playing a showbiz game of 'snog, marry, avoid' on ITV2's The Xtra Factor.
The judge revealed that if given a choice of Alexa Chung, Cara Delevingne and Kate Moss, he would definitely snog Alexa Chung as she "looks like a goer".
The X Factor 2015: Everything you need to know including the judges, airdates and rumours
Grimmy also said that he'd marry Moss as she's a good cook, and avoid Delevingne as he reckons she "does not keep a tidy house".
Elsewhere, it was recently announced that The X Factor has decided not to broadcast the entirety of the Judges' Houses stage live.
The X Factor continues on Saturday night (September 19) at 8pm on ITV, with The Xtra Factor airing directly afterwards on ITV2.
The judge revealed that if given a choice of Alexa Chung, Cara Delevingne and Kate Moss, he would definitely snog Alexa Chung as she "looks like a goer".
The X Factor 2015: Everything you need to know including the judges, airdates and rumours
Grimmy also said that he'd marry Moss as she's a good cook, and avoid Delevingne as he reckons she "does not keep a tidy house".
Elsewhere, it was recently announced that The X Factor has decided not to broadcast the entirety of the Judges' Houses stage live.
The X Factor continues on Saturday night (September 19) at 8pm on ITV, with The Xtra Factor airing directly afterwards on ITV2.
- 9/17/2015
- Digital Spy
UK TV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
The X Factor enjoyed its best Sunday ratings of 2015 so far, according to overnight figures.
The ITV talent show entertained an average 6.96 million viewers (30.9%) at 8pm, with a further 367,000 (1.7%) on +1. This is up by around 300k from last week, but down over 500k from Saturday's series best ratings. The Xtra Factor was seen by 480k (2.2%) at 9pm on ITV2.
The X Factor 2015 episode 6 review: It's the Rita Ora show
Later on ITV, the final part of Ray Winstone's The Trials of Jimmy Rose thrilled 2.93m (13.6%) at 9pm (310k/2.2% on +1).
On Channel 4, Shane Meadows's This is England '90 launched with 1.56m (7.2%) at 9pm (306k/2.1%). Earlier, Time Crashers brought in 465k (2.1%) at 8pm (124k/0.6%), while The 90s: 10 Years that Changed the World interested 795k (6.1%) at 10pm (127k/1.8%).
On BBC One, Countryfile appealed to 5.16m (28.2%) at 6.30pm, followed by Antiques Roadshow...
The X Factor enjoyed its best Sunday ratings of 2015 so far, according to overnight figures.
The ITV talent show entertained an average 6.96 million viewers (30.9%) at 8pm, with a further 367,000 (1.7%) on +1. This is up by around 300k from last week, but down over 500k from Saturday's series best ratings. The Xtra Factor was seen by 480k (2.2%) at 9pm on ITV2.
The X Factor 2015 episode 6 review: It's the Rita Ora show
Later on ITV, the final part of Ray Winstone's The Trials of Jimmy Rose thrilled 2.93m (13.6%) at 9pm (310k/2.2% on +1).
On Channel 4, Shane Meadows's This is England '90 launched with 1.56m (7.2%) at 9pm (306k/2.1%). Earlier, Time Crashers brought in 465k (2.1%) at 8pm (124k/0.6%), while The 90s: 10 Years that Changed the World interested 795k (6.1%) at 10pm (127k/1.8%).
On BBC One, Countryfile appealed to 5.16m (28.2%) at 6.30pm, followed by Antiques Roadshow...
- 9/14/2015
- Digital Spy
UK TV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
The X Factor reached a series high last night (September 12), according to overnight data.
With no competition from Strictly Come Dancing (which more than handily beat the ITV show last weekend), The X Factor rose to 7.55 million (36.5%) from 8pm, with a further 359k (1.8%) on +1.
However, last year's corresponding episode on September 13, 2014 managed 8.43 million plus 441k on timeshift.
Elsewhere on ITV, Keep It in the Family and Through the Keyhole was seen by 2.89 million (16.4%) and 3.44 million (17.8%) respectively.
On BBC One, Pointless Celebrities entertained 3.96 million (21.4%) from 7.20pm, before The National Lottery: In It to Win It was watched by 3.1 million (15.1%). Last Night of the Proms averaged 4.09 million (21.2%) from 9pm.
The Proms started earlier on BBC Two with an audience of 1.27 million (6.5%) from 7.15pm.
Over on Channel 4, It Was Alright In appealed to 1.25 million (6.3%) in the 9pm hour.
Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother continued with 910k (6.5%) from 10.30pm,...
The X Factor reached a series high last night (September 12), according to overnight data.
With no competition from Strictly Come Dancing (which more than handily beat the ITV show last weekend), The X Factor rose to 7.55 million (36.5%) from 8pm, with a further 359k (1.8%) on +1.
However, last year's corresponding episode on September 13, 2014 managed 8.43 million plus 441k on timeshift.
Elsewhere on ITV, Keep It in the Family and Through the Keyhole was seen by 2.89 million (16.4%) and 3.44 million (17.8%) respectively.
On BBC One, Pointless Celebrities entertained 3.96 million (21.4%) from 7.20pm, before The National Lottery: In It to Win It was watched by 3.1 million (15.1%). Last Night of the Proms averaged 4.09 million (21.2%) from 9pm.
The Proms started earlier on BBC Two with an audience of 1.27 million (6.5%) from 7.15pm.
Over on Channel 4, It Was Alright In appealed to 1.25 million (6.3%) in the 9pm hour.
Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother continued with 910k (6.5%) from 10.30pm,...
- 9/13/2015
- Digital Spy
Romance certainly wasn't in the air for the new X Factor judges, with Rita Ora revealing she tried to snog Nick Grimshaw at Glastonbury, but got rejected.
The 'Poison' singer and the Radio 1 presenter spoke about flirting with each other backstage at the festival, in a behind-the-scenes clip from ITV's The Xtra Factor.
The pair also do their best impersonations of each other in the fun video.
Elsewhere, Xtra Factor hosts Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes quizzed Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Olly Murs about their ultimate playlists for specific moments - finding out their ideal 'out of bed' and 'driving' songs.
Twerking monkeys and kissing dogs: Listen to Rita Ora sing 'The Clickbait Song'
The X Factor continues on Saturday at 8pm on ITV, while The Xtra Factor follows straight afterwards on ITV2.
The 'Poison' singer and the Radio 1 presenter spoke about flirting with each other backstage at the festival, in a behind-the-scenes clip from ITV's The Xtra Factor.
The pair also do their best impersonations of each other in the fun video.
Elsewhere, Xtra Factor hosts Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes quizzed Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Olly Murs about their ultimate playlists for specific moments - finding out their ideal 'out of bed' and 'driving' songs.
Twerking monkeys and kissing dogs: Listen to Rita Ora sing 'The Clickbait Song'
The X Factor continues on Saturday at 8pm on ITV, while The Xtra Factor follows straight afterwards on ITV2.
- 9/10/2015
- Digital Spy
UK TV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
Strictly Come Dancing handily beat The X Factor, as BBC One's hit programme returned to impressive numbers.
The 13th series' launch show was watched by 8.69 million (41.7%) from 7.15pm - and improved year on year, topping last year's opening figure of 8.43 million.
Strictly also peaked with 9.47 million (45.2%) at around 8pm.
By contrast, The X Factor lagged behind on ITV with 7.13 million (32.8%) with a further 389k (2%) on +1, but remained steady with last Saturday's live figure of 7.11 million.
At 8.15pm, when the two shows briefly overlapped, Strictly enjoyed an audience of 9.04 million (40.1%) compared to The X Factor's 5.44 million (24.1%).
Earlier on BBC One, Pointless Celebrities entertained 3.99 million (23.3%) and The National Lottery: Five Star Family Reunion managed 3.84 million (18%).
Casualty then impressed with 4.79 million and a 25% share from 9.30pm.
On BBC Two, repeats of Dad's Army and Goodness Gracious pulled in 1.46 million (6.8%) and 730k (3.5%) respectively,...
Strictly Come Dancing handily beat The X Factor, as BBC One's hit programme returned to impressive numbers.
The 13th series' launch show was watched by 8.69 million (41.7%) from 7.15pm - and improved year on year, topping last year's opening figure of 8.43 million.
Strictly also peaked with 9.47 million (45.2%) at around 8pm.
By contrast, The X Factor lagged behind on ITV with 7.13 million (32.8%) with a further 389k (2%) on +1, but remained steady with last Saturday's live figure of 7.11 million.
At 8.15pm, when the two shows briefly overlapped, Strictly enjoyed an audience of 9.04 million (40.1%) compared to The X Factor's 5.44 million (24.1%).
Earlier on BBC One, Pointless Celebrities entertained 3.99 million (23.3%) and The National Lottery: Five Star Family Reunion managed 3.84 million (18%).
Casualty then impressed with 4.79 million and a 25% share from 9.30pm.
On BBC Two, repeats of Dad's Army and Goodness Gracious pulled in 1.46 million (6.8%) and 730k (3.5%) respectively,...
- 9/6/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor is well and truly under way, and we've been keeping an eye on everything that's been going on...
When is The X Factor on TV?
The show kicked off on August 29 - and in fact, in an attempt to avoid any clashes with Strictly Come Dancing, ITV bosses have unveiled the full schedule right from the off, so we know everything that's coming. You can get a proper look at it here, but auditions continue until Saturday, September 19 with boot camp kicking off on September 20. That's the first of five boot camp shows - two set in a country house, and then three episodes of the dreaded Six Chair Challenge. They're all on Sundays, to avoid the Rugby World Cup, but once that's out of the way, we'll get live Judges' Houses on October 24 and October 25... and then come the big live shows from October 31. And the grand final?...
When is The X Factor on TV?
The show kicked off on August 29 - and in fact, in an attempt to avoid any clashes with Strictly Come Dancing, ITV bosses have unveiled the full schedule right from the off, so we know everything that's coming. You can get a proper look at it here, but auditions continue until Saturday, September 19 with boot camp kicking off on September 20. That's the first of five boot camp shows - two set in a country house, and then three episodes of the dreaded Six Chair Challenge. They're all on Sundays, to avoid the Rugby World Cup, but once that's out of the way, we'll get live Judges' Houses on October 24 and October 25... and then come the big live shows from October 31. And the grand final?...
- 9/4/2015
- Digital Spy
Olly Murs and Caroline Flack decided not to date one another for the sake of their careers. The 31-year-old heartthrob has admitted that although there was chemistry between them from the beginning, he and Caroline chose not to pursue a romantic relationship so that they could work together on 'The Xtra Factor' and now 'The X Factor' itself. Asked about Caroline's recent confession that she ''nearly fancied'' him, Olly said: ''It all stems from a tweet she did in 2009, which she tweeted when I was on the show and auditioned, saying she fancied me and obviously then we started to work...
- 9/4/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
UK TV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
The X Factor's second auditions episode fell just shy of the 6 million mark on Sunday night (August 30), according to overnight figures.
5.94m (27.7%) tuned in at 8pm for the hour-long show, down by over a million viewers from last year's corresponding overnight figures of 7.55m. A further 528k tuned in an hour later on ITV+1.
The X Factor episode 2 review: Simon struggles and we're not okay
Although it was also down on Saturday's audience of 7.11m, it was still the best-performing programme of Sunday primetime.
Elsewhere on the channel, 1.88m (10.9%) watched Animal Mums from 7pm, with 3.81m (18.9%) taking in The Trials of Jimmy Rose from 9pm (+1: 326k).
Over on BBC One, 4.23m (24.1%) tuned in for Big Blue Live at 7pm - but a special episode of Casualty was the channel's best performing primetime show at 8pm with 4.92m (22.8%).
David Walliams...
The X Factor's second auditions episode fell just shy of the 6 million mark on Sunday night (August 30), according to overnight figures.
5.94m (27.7%) tuned in at 8pm for the hour-long show, down by over a million viewers from last year's corresponding overnight figures of 7.55m. A further 528k tuned in an hour later on ITV+1.
The X Factor episode 2 review: Simon struggles and we're not okay
Although it was also down on Saturday's audience of 7.11m, it was still the best-performing programme of Sunday primetime.
Elsewhere on the channel, 1.88m (10.9%) watched Animal Mums from 7pm, with 3.81m (18.9%) taking in The Trials of Jimmy Rose from 9pm (+1: 326k).
Over on BBC One, 4.23m (24.1%) tuned in for Big Blue Live at 7pm - but a special episode of Casualty was the channel's best performing primetime show at 8pm with 4.92m (22.8%).
David Walliams...
- 8/31/2015
- Digital Spy
UK TV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
The X Factor has suffered a year-on-year drop of close to 2 million.
The ITV singing competition returned for its 12th series on Saturday night (August 29), but new judges Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw couldn't inspire the show to reach the same figures as 2014's opening episode achieved.
The series premiere pulled in 7.11m (35.9%) from 8pm, with a further 536k (2.9%) on +1. Last year, the first episode was watched by 9.03m and 465k on +1.
Elsewhere on ITV, Keep It in the Family continued with 3.28m (19.8%) and Through the Keyhole kicked off with 3.13m (18%).
On BBC One, Pointless Celebrities appealed to 3.66m from 7pm. The National Lottery: Five Star Reunion managed 2.61m (13.8%), before Casualty held strong with 4.22m (20.7%).
BBC Two entertained 1.2m (5.8%) with a Dad's Army repeat. Sue Perkins' Big Night Out followed with 754k (4%) from 9.10pm.
On Channel 4, Great Canal Journeys...
The X Factor has suffered a year-on-year drop of close to 2 million.
The ITV singing competition returned for its 12th series on Saturday night (August 29), but new judges Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw couldn't inspire the show to reach the same figures as 2014's opening episode achieved.
The series premiere pulled in 7.11m (35.9%) from 8pm, with a further 536k (2.9%) on +1. Last year, the first episode was watched by 9.03m and 465k on +1.
Elsewhere on ITV, Keep It in the Family continued with 3.28m (19.8%) and Through the Keyhole kicked off with 3.13m (18%).
On BBC One, Pointless Celebrities appealed to 3.66m from 7pm. The National Lottery: Five Star Reunion managed 2.61m (13.8%), before Casualty held strong with 4.22m (20.7%).
BBC Two entertained 1.2m (5.8%) with a Dad's Army repeat. Sue Perkins' Big Night Out followed with 754k (4%) from 9.10pm.
On Channel 4, Great Canal Journeys...
- 8/30/2015
- Digital Spy
The grumbles that The X Factor has lost its touch have been rumbling for a while. And when even Louis Walsh is fed up of the show, maybe you do have a problem.
But like Louis returning for the X Factor promo, we just can't quite let go. We've heard Simon Cowell's grand proclamations of change for years now, so would this time around really be any different?
It's early days, but on the strength of the first episode last night, well, yes.
This is a show both comfortable with its past - nods to Wagner and Tesco Mary - and looking forward to its future. Gone are the sickening X Factor standards, as the judges urge acts to choose something different from the Whitneys and Beyoncés we've heard so often before. Nick Grimshaw even dubs one song "a bit X Factor audition".
And the show's tongue in cheek,...
But like Louis returning for the X Factor promo, we just can't quite let go. We've heard Simon Cowell's grand proclamations of change for years now, so would this time around really be any different?
It's early days, but on the strength of the first episode last night, well, yes.
This is a show both comfortable with its past - nods to Wagner and Tesco Mary - and looking forward to its future. Gone are the sickening X Factor standards, as the judges urge acts to choose something different from the Whitneys and Beyoncés we've heard so often before. Nick Grimshaw even dubs one song "a bit X Factor audition".
And the show's tongue in cheek,...
- 8/30/2015
- Digital Spy
The Philippines Got Talent.
At least it has judging by a girl group made up of four sisters who were shown auditioning for The X Factor when the show returned for 2015 today.
Speaking to the judges before they sing, the girls revealed they'd flown into the UK especially to audition. And it was a trip worth making, judging by the video below:
With synchronised dance moves, all four showcase their vocals - hitting notes and rapping along to Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj's 'Bang Bang'.
Their audition gets all judges (apart from Mr Cowell) bopping and singing along, with the girls making it to the next round.
If they go further and get past Boot Camp, their mentor will be chosen a little differently this year.
Instead of producers selecting which category will go to which judge, viewers will be able to vote live via Twitter.
With...
At least it has judging by a girl group made up of four sisters who were shown auditioning for The X Factor when the show returned for 2015 today.
Speaking to the judges before they sing, the girls revealed they'd flown into the UK especially to audition. And it was a trip worth making, judging by the video below:
With synchronised dance moves, all four showcase their vocals - hitting notes and rapping along to Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj's 'Bang Bang'.
Their audition gets all judges (apart from Mr Cowell) bopping and singing along, with the girls making it to the next round.
If they go further and get past Boot Camp, their mentor will be chosen a little differently this year.
Instead of producers selecting which category will go to which judge, viewers will be able to vote live via Twitter.
With...
- 8/29/2015
- Digital Spy
As we gear up for the first episode of The X Factor 2015, some clips of auditions are already getting us excited for the talent (and lack of it) that will be on show.
And no set of auditions would be complete without an Essex girl - step forward Lauren Murray.
Telling new judge Rita Ora she is "repping for Whitney", with a long list of audition songs from the late star, the audience cheers and waits for her to begin.
After a false start on 'Somebody Else's Guy' and a bit of encouragement from Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Lauren sets to... wowing the judges with a rich and unexpectedly soulful voice that gets Simon Cowell and Nick Grimshaw grinning.
Find out if she makes it through to the next round of auditions on Saturday (August 29) at 8pm on ITV.
If she does, it won't be in the producers' hands which judge gets her category - this year,...
And no set of auditions would be complete without an Essex girl - step forward Lauren Murray.
Telling new judge Rita Ora she is "repping for Whitney", with a long list of audition songs from the late star, the audience cheers and waits for her to begin.
After a false start on 'Somebody Else's Guy' and a bit of encouragement from Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Lauren sets to... wowing the judges with a rich and unexpectedly soulful voice that gets Simon Cowell and Nick Grimshaw grinning.
Find out if she makes it through to the next round of auditions on Saturday (August 29) at 8pm on ITV.
If she does, it won't be in the producers' hands which judge gets her category - this year,...
- 8/28/2015
- Digital Spy
It wouldn't be The X Factor without some crazy auditions, would it?
Blackpool-based singer Susan Price enjoys a nice chat about her pet cockatiel before launching into a rather unexpected routine that leaves Nick Grimshaw open-mouthed and Simon Cowell in hysterics.
We won't spoil the surprise, so take a look at what happened when the music kicked in below.
For the first time ever, viewers at home will be in control of the judges' fates, deciding which category Simon, Cheryl, Nick and Rita should mentor via a live Twitter vote.
Caroline Flack and Olly Murs replace Dermot O'Leary as hosts of the main show this year, while Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes will present ITV2 spinoff show The Xtra Factor.
The X Factor returns to ITV on Saturday (August 29), and has taken the unprecedented step of releasing its full schedule for series 12 - in hopes of dodging an "unavoidable clash" with Strictly Come Dancing.
Blackpool-based singer Susan Price enjoys a nice chat about her pet cockatiel before launching into a rather unexpected routine that leaves Nick Grimshaw open-mouthed and Simon Cowell in hysterics.
We won't spoil the surprise, so take a look at what happened when the music kicked in below.
For the first time ever, viewers at home will be in control of the judges' fates, deciding which category Simon, Cheryl, Nick and Rita should mentor via a live Twitter vote.
Caroline Flack and Olly Murs replace Dermot O'Leary as hosts of the main show this year, while Melvin Odoom and Rochelle Humes will present ITV2 spinoff show The Xtra Factor.
The X Factor returns to ITV on Saturday (August 29), and has taken the unprecedented step of releasing its full schedule for series 12 - in hopes of dodging an "unavoidable clash" with Strictly Come Dancing.
- 8/28/2015
- Digital Spy
Could this be the naughtiest series of The X Factor yet? Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom think it's a possibility...
The new Xtra Factor hosts have dished all about the cheeky antics of the show's cast, and it sounds as if no one is immune from the on-set pranking.
Humes said: "It does seem like the naughtiest show. You've got Caroline and Olly and everyone knows what they are like when they are together, which is just brilliant.
"With the judges, Simon's always trying to wind Cheryl up, that's an on-going thing which is funny and we've laughed at that several times.
"Then Grimmy and Rita are like the naughty school kids, then there's us! It's a really cheeky team which is great to be a part of."
Odoom added: "There's loads of us too, we're like an army!"
The duo also gave more information about an ice-cream fight between...
The new Xtra Factor hosts have dished all about the cheeky antics of the show's cast, and it sounds as if no one is immune from the on-set pranking.
Humes said: "It does seem like the naughtiest show. You've got Caroline and Olly and everyone knows what they are like when they are together, which is just brilliant.
"With the judges, Simon's always trying to wind Cheryl up, that's an on-going thing which is funny and we've laughed at that several times.
"Then Grimmy and Rita are like the naughty school kids, then there's us! It's a really cheeky team which is great to be a part of."
Odoom added: "There's loads of us too, we're like an army!"
The duo also gave more information about an ice-cream fight between...
- 8/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Rita Ora is arguably the busiest woman in pop at right now - she'll be missing this week's grand premiere of The X Factor due to her ongoing promotional tour in the Us.
The 23-year-old 'Poison' singer - who will make her debut on the judging panel with fellow newbie Nick Grimshaw this weekend - is missing Wednesday's big launch event because of pre-planned work commitments.
"Rita is unable to attend the press launch as she is on tour in the Us - organised prior to signing up," her spokesperson told Mail Online.
The remaining three judges - Grimshaw, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Simon Cowell - will be in attendance at the event in the capital.
Ora missed an X Factor audition in London last month to perform at a pre-planned fashion show for an underwear label in Italy.
Her upcoming single 'Body On Me' with Chris Brown arrives just in time for the Us tour.
The 23-year-old 'Poison' singer - who will make her debut on the judging panel with fellow newbie Nick Grimshaw this weekend - is missing Wednesday's big launch event because of pre-planned work commitments.
"Rita is unable to attend the press launch as she is on tour in the Us - organised prior to signing up," her spokesperson told Mail Online.
The remaining three judges - Grimshaw, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Simon Cowell - will be in attendance at the event in the capital.
Ora missed an X Factor audition in London last month to perform at a pre-planned fashion show for an underwear label in Italy.
Her upcoming single 'Body On Me' with Chris Brown arrives just in time for the Us tour.
- 8/24/2015
- Digital Spy
The Xtra Factor is heading Stateside for the first time ever.
Axs TV has acquired the rights to broadcast the hour-long ITV series in the Us, right after main show The X Factor.
The Saturdays' Rochelle Humes and DJ Melvin Odoom are presenting The Xtra Factor this year, taking over duties from Sarah-Jane Crawford.
They will interview contestants and the judges as they search for the X Factor winner of 2015.
The Xtra Factor will debut on Sunday, August 30 following season 12 of The X Factor premiering at 8pm Est.
The series will be broadcast every Sunday and Monday after it is aired in the UK.
Midseason, the show will move to an earlier time slot.
This is only the second year that the UK version of The X Factor has been broadcast in the States.
Auditions and filming are well underway ahead of the show returning to our screens.
Judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini...
Axs TV has acquired the rights to broadcast the hour-long ITV series in the Us, right after main show The X Factor.
The Saturdays' Rochelle Humes and DJ Melvin Odoom are presenting The Xtra Factor this year, taking over duties from Sarah-Jane Crawford.
They will interview contestants and the judges as they search for the X Factor winner of 2015.
The Xtra Factor will debut on Sunday, August 30 following season 12 of The X Factor premiering at 8pm Est.
The series will be broadcast every Sunday and Monday after it is aired in the UK.
Midseason, the show will move to an earlier time slot.
This is only the second year that the UK version of The X Factor has been broadcast in the States.
Auditions and filming are well underway ahead of the show returning to our screens.
Judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini...
- 8/20/2015
- Digital Spy
Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora unleash some ice cream warfare in the latest teaser for The X Factor.
ITV's brand new promo includes something for everyone – from a twerking line dance to some primo desk crawling.
This is also your first chance to see The X-Factor's all-new judging panel – comprised of Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora – in action in the auditions stage.
One contestant clearly managed to bowl over the judges and presenters Caroline Flack and Olly Murs, but which lucky singer was it?
The X Factor: Simon Cowell wasn't sure about Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora at first
Olly Murs promises 'world-beating' talent on The X Factor: "Expect the unexpected"
This year's X Factor overhaul also includes Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom at the helm of spinoff The Xtra Factor.
ITV sends the summer out in style when The X Factor returns on...
ITV's brand new promo includes something for everyone – from a twerking line dance to some primo desk crawling.
This is also your first chance to see The X-Factor's all-new judging panel – comprised of Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora – in action in the auditions stage.
One contestant clearly managed to bowl over the judges and presenters Caroline Flack and Olly Murs, but which lucky singer was it?
The X Factor: Simon Cowell wasn't sure about Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora at first
Olly Murs promises 'world-beating' talent on The X Factor: "Expect the unexpected"
This year's X Factor overhaul also includes Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom at the helm of spinoff The Xtra Factor.
ITV sends the summer out in style when The X Factor returns on...
- 8/19/2015
- Digital Spy
It's time to face the music - as The X Factor's return date has been confirmed by ITV.
The 12th series of the singing competition will hit our screens on Saturday, August 29 at 8pm.
That's right, we're only days away from seeing the new judges' line-up in action.
Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini are back once again, but this time they are joined by newcomers Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora. It will be the first year without Louis Walsh on the panel.
Meanwhile, Dermot O'Leary has been replaced as host by Caroline Flack and Olly Murs.
And Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom are taking over ITV2 spinoff The Xtra Factor from Sarah-Jane Crawford.
Watch a trailer for this year's X Factor below (with a small cameo from Louis Walsh):...
The 12th series of the singing competition will hit our screens on Saturday, August 29 at 8pm.
That's right, we're only days away from seeing the new judges' line-up in action.
Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini are back once again, but this time they are joined by newcomers Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora. It will be the first year without Louis Walsh on the panel.
Meanwhile, Dermot O'Leary has been replaced as host by Caroline Flack and Olly Murs.
And Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom are taking over ITV2 spinoff The Xtra Factor from Sarah-Jane Crawford.
Watch a trailer for this year's X Factor below (with a small cameo from Louis Walsh):...
- 8/19/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor's Caroline Flack has admitted that she "nearly" fancied her co-host Olly Murs.
Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday, Flack explained that she considered romancing the 'Troublemaker' singer when they began working on The Xtra Factor together back in 2011.
"Me and Olly nearly fancied each other once," she said. "There was a point when we first started working together when I thought, 'Do I? Could I?' There's always been a barrier where we just couldn't ever cross that line and we never have. But we laugh about it all the time."
Flack, who suggested that Murs will add "a bit of cheekiness" to The X Factor, showered her co-host with praise and admitted that she wishes she had his confidence.
"I've never met anyone as confident in my whole life but it never borders on arrogance," she said. "It's quite extraordinary and it's lovely. I wish I had that,...
Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday, Flack explained that she considered romancing the 'Troublemaker' singer when they began working on The Xtra Factor together back in 2011.
"Me and Olly nearly fancied each other once," she said. "There was a point when we first started working together when I thought, 'Do I? Could I?' There's always been a barrier where we just couldn't ever cross that line and we never have. But we laugh about it all the time."
Flack, who suggested that Murs will add "a bit of cheekiness" to The X Factor, showered her co-host with praise and admitted that she wishes she had his confidence.
"I've never met anyone as confident in my whole life but it never borders on arrogance," she said. "It's quite extraordinary and it's lovely. I wish I had that,...
- 8/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Rochelle Humes is fully prepared to deal with any temperamental judges on this year's X Factor.
The Xtra Factor co-host said that her role as a mother has given her key skills to deal with any "unruly" behaviour.
She told Hello: "I think when it comes to interviewing the judges on live TV, they can be a bit unruly - so I'll just have to treat them the way I treat my husband and tell them, 'Listen, we've got a job to do here'.
"Being a mum will help. If I can deal with a 2-year-old, I'm sure I can deal with the judges."
Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini are back and joined by newcomers Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora on the judging panel.
Olly Murs and Caroline Flack are taking over hosting duties from Dermot O'Leary, while Humes will be presenting the spinoff show with Melvin Odoom.
Watch a...
The Xtra Factor co-host said that her role as a mother has given her key skills to deal with any "unruly" behaviour.
She told Hello: "I think when it comes to interviewing the judges on live TV, they can be a bit unruly - so I'll just have to treat them the way I treat my husband and tell them, 'Listen, we've got a job to do here'.
"Being a mum will help. If I can deal with a 2-year-old, I'm sure I can deal with the judges."
Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini are back and joined by newcomers Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora on the judging panel.
Olly Murs and Caroline Flack are taking over hosting duties from Dermot O'Leary, while Humes will be presenting the spinoff show with Melvin Odoom.
Watch a...
- 8/9/2015
- Digital Spy
The countdown starts here - ITV has unveiled the first trailer for The X Factor 2015.
Fans of the show have spent all day trying to unlock the trailer on social media, and now we've got our first look at the new-look judging line-up and presenting team.
The X Factor 2015: Everything we know so far including the judges, auditions and rumours
The trailer sees brand new hosts Caroline Flack and Olly Murs enter The X Factor laboratory to find out the secret formula of the singing competition.
The X Factor 2015: 8 big changes that have been made this series
New judge Nick Grimshaw is shown being fitted with a special judging microchip and soon starts saying old, familiar catchphrases, while fellow newcomer Rita Ora is put through feedback training - but gets a little too easily distracted.
Meanwhile, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has been turned into a 'Chez-bot' and cloned several times...
Fans of the show have spent all day trying to unlock the trailer on social media, and now we've got our first look at the new-look judging line-up and presenting team.
The X Factor 2015: Everything we know so far including the judges, auditions and rumours
The trailer sees brand new hosts Caroline Flack and Olly Murs enter The X Factor laboratory to find out the secret formula of the singing competition.
The X Factor 2015: 8 big changes that have been made this series
New judge Nick Grimshaw is shown being fitted with a special judging microchip and soon starts saying old, familiar catchphrases, while fellow newcomer Rita Ora is put through feedback training - but gets a little too easily distracted.
Meanwhile, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has been turned into a 'Chez-bot' and cloned several times...
- 8/3/2015
- Digital Spy
Here's Caroline Flack as you've never seen her before... snogging a young and seemingly smitten Danny Dyer in a TV movie back in 2001.
The X Factor co-host took to Instagram to share the clip, which sees the star passionately kissing a chuffed-looking Dyer, before whispering in his ear: "Do you mind if my friend joins us?"
World Stop! I've just found my first ever telly job online... And No it's not porn ... It was a love scene with Danny dyer . I was youngggg
A video posted by caroline (@flackcaroline) on Aug 2, 2015 at 3:13pm Pdt
Flack added the caption: "World Stop! I've just found my first ever telly job online... And No it's not porn ... It was a love scene with Danny dyer . I was youngggg."
The scene is from Sky's raunchy TV film Is Harry on the Boat?, which co-starred Will Mellor and former Hollyoaks actress Davinia Taylor and...
The X Factor co-host took to Instagram to share the clip, which sees the star passionately kissing a chuffed-looking Dyer, before whispering in his ear: "Do you mind if my friend joins us?"
World Stop! I've just found my first ever telly job online... And No it's not porn ... It was a love scene with Danny dyer . I was youngggg
A video posted by caroline (@flackcaroline) on Aug 2, 2015 at 3:13pm Pdt
Flack added the caption: "World Stop! I've just found my first ever telly job online... And No it's not porn ... It was a love scene with Danny dyer . I was youngggg."
The scene is from Sky's raunchy TV film Is Harry on the Boat?, which co-starred Will Mellor and former Hollyoaks actress Davinia Taylor and...
- 8/3/2015
- Digital Spy
Enter The X Factor's secret underground lab in the first advert for this year's series.
The new promo - which will be shown tonight on ITV at 7.30pm before Coronation Street - will see the show's new presenting duo Caroline Flack and Olly Murs discover the secret formula of the popular singing competition.
The X Factor 2015: Everything we know so far including the judges, auditions and rumours
New judge Nick Grimshaw is shown being fitted with a special judging microchip, but he soon realises he has last year's model when he can't stop saying: "You look like a popstar, you sound like a popstar."
Fellow newbie Rita Ora is shown sitting through feedback training, while Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has been turned into a robot and multiplied for every possible emotional outcome during the series.
The X Factor 2015: 8 stars who could replace 'Voiceover Man' Peter Dickson on the show...
The new promo - which will be shown tonight on ITV at 7.30pm before Coronation Street - will see the show's new presenting duo Caroline Flack and Olly Murs discover the secret formula of the popular singing competition.
The X Factor 2015: Everything we know so far including the judges, auditions and rumours
New judge Nick Grimshaw is shown being fitted with a special judging microchip, but he soon realises he has last year's model when he can't stop saying: "You look like a popstar, you sound like a popstar."
Fellow newbie Rita Ora is shown sitting through feedback training, while Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has been turned into a robot and multiplied for every possible emotional outcome during the series.
The X Factor 2015: 8 stars who could replace 'Voiceover Man' Peter Dickson on the show...
- 8/2/2015
- Digital Spy
The X Factor will never be the same after Peter Dickson confirmed his departure from the show.
Dickson has been the distinctive voice of the show since it first started in 2004.
Rachel Adedeji saying goodbye to Peter Dickson is the only tweet we need today
The X Factor 2015: Everything we know so far including the judges, auditions and rumours
"After the best 11 years with the X Factor, it's time for me to check out and cut loose," Dickson confirmed on Twitter.
Dickson began his career at the BBC and was the corporation's youngest ever TV news presenter at the age of 17.
He had stints on BBC Radio 2 as an announcer and worked on The Steve Wright Show on Radio 1. His own Peter Dickson's Nightcap ran for four years on Radio 2.
The X Factor 2015: 8 stars who could replace Voiceover Man Peter Dickson on the show
The X Factor...
Dickson has been the distinctive voice of the show since it first started in 2004.
Rachel Adedeji saying goodbye to Peter Dickson is the only tweet we need today
The X Factor 2015: Everything we know so far including the judges, auditions and rumours
"After the best 11 years with the X Factor, it's time for me to check out and cut loose," Dickson confirmed on Twitter.
Dickson began his career at the BBC and was the corporation's youngest ever TV news presenter at the age of 17.
He had stints on BBC Radio 2 as an announcer and worked on The Steve Wright Show on Radio 1. His own Peter Dickson's Nightcap ran for four years on Radio 2.
The X Factor 2015: 8 stars who could replace Voiceover Man Peter Dickson on the show
The X Factor...
- 7/28/2015
- Digital Spy
Filming for The X Factor is well underway, as the auditions have been completed and Boot Camp starts this week. But don't expect it to be like previous series, because lots and lots of changes have been made this year. In fact, the show is going through so much of a revamp that we thought we'd better start keeping track.
Read on for 8 things that are new, different or changed this series, from the Judges' Houses format to the people involved...
The X Factor: 13 brilliant and bonkers auditions that make us excited for the new series
The X Factor: How one act's audition went heartbreakingly wrong
1. The judges (obviously)
The biggie. We've got a refreshed judging panel this year - Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini have held onto their spots, but they've been joined by Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora for the new series.
Not only does this...
Read on for 8 things that are new, different or changed this series, from the Judges' Houses format to the people involved...
The X Factor: 13 brilliant and bonkers auditions that make us excited for the new series
The X Factor: How one act's audition went heartbreakingly wrong
1. The judges (obviously)
The biggie. We've got a refreshed judging panel this year - Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini have held onto their spots, but they've been joined by Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora for the new series.
Not only does this...
- 7/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Xtra Factor's Rochelle Humes gives us retro cool in a '70s-inspired photoshoot for her latest fashion range.
The singer and presenter's 13-piece, boho-influenced collection for online retailer Very includes plenty of suede, lace, faux fur and denim staples.
Other key pieces include an elegant embellished maxi dress, a white tailored suit and a selection of figure-hugging bodycon dresses.
Speaking about the new range, the star enthused: "I'm so happy with my new Very collection, what I love the most is that it really does work for everyone!
"For me it's really important to have clothes that you can dress up or down depending on the occasion and with these pieces you can turn a day outfit for shopping with the girls into a fun date night so easy."
Humes takes over from Sarah-Jane Crawford to co-host ITV2's The Xtra Factor with Melvin Odoom. The duo will be backstage...
The singer and presenter's 13-piece, boho-influenced collection for online retailer Very includes plenty of suede, lace, faux fur and denim staples.
Other key pieces include an elegant embellished maxi dress, a white tailored suit and a selection of figure-hugging bodycon dresses.
Speaking about the new range, the star enthused: "I'm so happy with my new Very collection, what I love the most is that it really does work for everyone!
"For me it's really important to have clothes that you can dress up or down depending on the occasion and with these pieces you can turn a day outfit for shopping with the girls into a fun date night so easy."
Humes takes over from Sarah-Jane Crawford to co-host ITV2's The Xtra Factor with Melvin Odoom. The duo will be backstage...
- 7/27/2015
- Digital Spy
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