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Sunday, October 16, 2011

After sleek appearance in red on The X Factor, Rowland makes fashion faux pas in bra-baring dress

What happened, Kelly? After sleek appearance in red on The X Factor, Rowland makes fashion faux pas in bra-baring dress



By Sarah Bull

Last updated at 4:48 PM on 16th October 2011

She had earlier wowed fans in a sleek red dress as she took to the stage on The X Factor.

But, after a successful evening on the ITV show, Kelly Rowland messed things up on the fashion front when she left the television studios wearing a gaping pink dress which left her black bra entirely on show.

However, the 30-year-old singer looked delighted with her departure outfit choice, posing provocatively for the cameras in the less than attractive dress.


What happened, Kelly? Ms Rowland displayed her black bra in an unflattering pink dress as she left the television studios following The X Factor last night
What happened, Kelly? Ms Rowland displayed her black bra in an unflattering pink dress as she left the television studios following The X Factor last night

Faux pas: But the judge looked thrilled with her departure outfit choice, posing provocatively for the cameras
Faux pas: But the judge looked thrilled with her departure outfit choice, posing provocatively for the cameras
Faux pas: But the judge looked thrilled with her departure outfit choice, posing provocatively for the cameras

Earlier on the show, Kelly had shown off her figure in a form-fitted Todd Lynn dark red dress, teamed with Crisian & McCaffrey heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.


Meanwhile, in a turn of tables on the fashion front, Tulisa Contostavlos was seen looking chic in a printed minidress as she left the studios, following an unfortunate outfit choice for the live show.

Tulisa had opted for a Halloween-style shredded leather dress and black heels which made her look as though she was trying too hard in comparison to Kelly's understated appearance.


No competition: Earlier in the evening, Kelly looked sleek in her dark red dress, while Tulisa missed the mark in her shredded leather gown
No competition: Earlier in the evening, Kelly looked sleek in her dark red dress, while Tulisa missed the mark in her shredded leather gown
No competition: Earlier in the evening, Kelly looked sleek in her dark red dress, while Tulisa missed the mark in her shredded leather gown

Her departure outfit, however, was more suited to her 23 years, looking more fresh and trendy than her stage look.

And it was a quick change for Tulisa, who then changed into a gold minidress as she visited London's G-A-Y nightclub to see her former act 2 Shoes perform.

Earlier this week, Tulisa took to her Twitter page to explain the reasons behind her bizarre one arm salute, which had been a cause of much amusement among viewers.


Thumbs up! Tulisa changed into a printed minidress as she left the show, and looked happy with her groups' performances
Thumbs up! Tulisa changed into a printed minidress as she left the show, and looked happy with her groups' performances




Fresh: The trendy minidress, which she teamed with black boots, was much more suited to Tulisa's 23 years
Fresh: The trendy minidress, which she teamed with black boots, was much more suited to Tulisa's 23 years
Fresh: The trendy minidress, which she teamed with black boots, was much more suited to Tulisa's 23 years

She wrote: 'Lol I know my ndubletts already know this but people keep askin y I throw up my arm on the XF,cus the tat is my trade mark The Female Boss.'

And Tulisa treated fans to another glimpse of the salute on last night's show, teaming her raised arm with a cheeky wink.

The majority of the X Factor acts looked happy with their performances as they left the studios following the live show.


Heading home: Kitty Brucknell looked happy with her performance, and waved to photographers as she went home
Heading home: Kitty Brucknell looked happy with her performance, and waved to photographers as she went home

Excited: It seems Kitty may have finally impressed the judges after performing Bjork's It's Oh So Quiet
Excited: It seems Kitty may have finally impressed the judges after performing Bjork's It's Oh So Quiet

Kitty Brucknell, who divided viewers with her attention-grabbing performance of Bjork's It's Oh So Quiet, looked delighted, smiling and waving for photographers as she headed back to the Hertfordshire house in a coach.

But Frankie Cocozza, who has attracted criticism that it is his personality and not his voice that has got him this far in the competition, looked somewhat downcast following the judges' comments about his performance of Coldplay's The Scientist.

Sophie Habibis also got mixed comments after singing The Calling's Where Ever You Will Go, with Gary Barlow saying she is lacking the 'spark' he is looking for on the programme.


Here come the boys: Frankie Cocozza and Johnny Robinson received mixed reviews from the judges
Here come the boys: Frankie Cocozza and Johnny Robinson received mixed reviews from the judges
Here come the boys: Frankie Cocozza and Johnny Robinson received mixed reviews from the judges




Smiles all round: The Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack, celebrity guest Sara Cox and singer Sophie Habibis looked in good spirits as they called it a night
Smiles all round: The Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack, celebrity guest Sara Cox and singer Sophie Habibis looked in good spirits as they called it a night
Smiles all round: The Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack, celebrity guest Sara Cox and singer Sophie Habibis looked in good spirits as they called it a night



Smiles all round: The Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack, celebrity guest Sara Cox and singer Sophie Habibis looked in good spirits as they called it a night

However, the 19-year-old London barmaid, who had complained earlier in the show that she was less famous than her competitors in the girls group, looked relatively happy as she headed back to the X Factor house after the show wearing a pretty cream dress and printed boots.

Despite their happy appearances, however, the contestants will no doubt be feeling nervous about who will be voted off the competition in tonight's show.

The X Factor is on ITV1 tonight at 8pm.

Gorgeous in gold: Tulisa later changed into a gold minidress to support 2 Shoes for their performance at G-A-Y

Gorgeous in gold: Tulisa later changed into a gold minidress to support 2 Shoes for their performance at G-A-Y


Just like Marilyn: Tulisa joined Amelia Lily on stage to sing the X Factor reject Happy Birthday and present her with a cake
Just like Marilyn: Tulisa joined Amelia Lily on stage to sing the X Factor reject Happy Birthday and present her with a cake


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2049719/X-Factor-2011-Kelly-Rowland-makes-fashion-faux-pas-bra-baring-dress.html#ixzz1aza7EFGE

Friday, October 14, 2011

Amelia Lily ignores X Factor doom and continues to live life in spotlight

What reality show? Amelia Lily ignores X Factor doom and continues to live life in spotlight



By Nadia Mendoza

Last updated at 9:55 AM on 14th October 2011

Less than a week ago she broke down on television, thinking her showbiz dream had ended.

And while her singing career has been put on hold, Amelia Lily's social life has catapulted into the spotlight.

The 16-year-old is adamant her face won't be forgotten, just because she was eliminated from the first live X Factor show last Sunday night.


Still in the limelight: Amelia Lily makes an appearance at the Shingai Shoniwa & Katherine Elizabeth - Collection Launch Party held at Sketch in London
Still in the limelight: Amelia Lily makes an appearance at the Shingai Shoniwa & Katherine Elizabeth - Collection Launch Party held at Sketch in London
Party girl: The X Factor reject appeared at another event on the same night, this time for Zagorra Hotpants
Party girl: The X Factor reject appeared at another event on the same night, this time for Zagorra Hotpants
Party girl: The X Factor reject appeared at another event on the same night, this time for Zagorra Hotpants


Dressed in a figure-hugging red leather dress, together with a large bow on her belt, Amelia seemed to channel a cross between Katy Perry and a more rebellious Pixie Lott.




The teenager was attending the Zaggora Hotpants launch party at Mall Galleries, despite not opting for shorts herself.

She also headed over to the Shingai Shoniwa & Katherine Elizabeth Collection launch party held at Sketch.


The pink-haired songbird should be careful she doesn't end up at the opening of an envelope soon though.


He ain't heavy: Amelia is escorted by her brother
He ain't heavy: Amelia is escorted by her brother

On Wednesday, she joined fellow reality rejects Jonjo Kerr, James Michael and 2 Shoes duo Lucy Texeria and Charley Bird for a night on the tiles.

The singing wannabes were celebrating the Just Dance 3 launch party at Il Bottaccio restaurant, alongside The Only Way Is Essex cast.


Amelia is obviously enjoining her new found fame though, having taken to Twitter to inform her fans - of which she has now accrued 56,000 followers.


Dancing queen: The singer made an appearance at the Just Dance 3 launch two nights ago
Dancing queen: The singer made an appearance at the Just Dance 3 launch two nights ago
Dancing queen: The singer made an appearance at the Just Dance 3 launch two nights ago

She wrote: 'successful shopping trip in romford! Got stopped every 5 seconds! Lol looking forward to the weeekend:) xxx'

The ITV1 star also revealed she is wasting not time getting back onstage, adding: 'Performing at club revenge in brighton tomorrow night, get yourselves there!xx'


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2048949/X-Factor-2011-Amelia-Lily-ignores-reality-doom-continues-live-life-spotlight.html#ixzz1akVAYQfy

Thursday, October 13, 2011

From X Factor to X rated: Kelly Rowland sizzles with topless men for her seductive new music video Lay It On Me

From X Factor to X rated: Kelly Rowland sizzles with topless men for her seductive new music video Lay It On Me



By J J Anisiobi

Last updated at 8:45 AM on 13th October 2011


While Beyoncé spends time focusing on becoming a mother for the first time, Kelly Rowland is heating it up with her latest steamy music video.

The former Destiny's Child singer appears to be in complete control as a host of toned and topless men cater to her every need.

The X Factor judge has found time between mentoring her girls to film Lay It On Me with U.S. rapper Big Sean.


Hot in here: Kelly Rowland gets steamy in Lay It On Me video
Hot in here: Kelly Rowland gets steamy in Lay It On Me video


Ms Rowland: Kelly prowls over her topless men
Ms Rowland: Kelly prowls over her topless men

Wearing a revealing white swimsuit Kelly pulls, pushes and grinds her way through the muscular models and at one point even has a guy creeping up between her legs.


In another shot we see her being lifted up high and worshipped by the ripped men before she takes a few of them on one-on-one.

The X-rated video also features a baby elephant that brings some phallic suggestions to proceedings.


X rated: Wearing a backless swimsuit Kelly takes charge of a man
X rated: Wearing a backless swimsuit Kelly takes charge of a man


In control: Ms Rowland teases and bosses her men around
In control: Ms Rowland teases and bosses her men around

Big Sean adds to the naughtiness of the song when he tells Kelly to 'talk that nasty s***.

He raps: 'The king of the California kings, you gotta call me sire / Watch me lay it down and I ain’t even tired / Putting work in and I ain’t even hired / Hitting high notes, neighbours thought you joined a choir.'

The seductive video was directed by Sarah Chatfield who was also at the helm of Rowland's last single with Lil Wayne, Motivation.


Athletic: The X Factor judge shows off her long legs and toned physique
Athletic: The X Factor judge shows off her long legs and toned physique


All tied up: Kelly stands near naked in her new music video
All tied up: Kelly stands near naked in her new music video

The dirty dancing was designed by Frank Gatson Jr. the man behind many of Beyoncé's video moves.

It is believed that Rowland filmed this sultry movie and the video for single Down For Whatever back to back.

While the piano-led Lay It On Me may only get released in America, Down For Whatever is much more of a dance track and will likely be an international release.


Wanted woman: Kelly Rowland uses her men as a futon
Wanted woman: Kelly Rowland uses her men as a futon


Hot and sweaty: The male dancers writhe all around the sexy singer
Hot and sweaty: The male dancers writhe all around the sexy singer

Despite being a household name in the UK thanks to X Factor, Kelly has only had one number one hit with Nelly on the 2002 Grammy-winning single Dilemma but hopes this dominatrix-style video will bring her another hit.

The Grammy Award-winning singer hasn't always had a body that she was ready to flaunt.

She went under the knife in October 2007, taking her from an A-cup to a B-cup.

She confessed the year afterwards following speculation: 'I didn’t want to have double Ds and be a little bitty size 2 — that would look nuts!'

Queen of the jungle: Kelly even had an elephant feature in her music video
Queen of the jungle: Kelly even had an elephant feature in her music video


Electric: A rare shot of Kelly by herself in the music video
Electric: A rare shot of Kelly by herself in the music video


As for the reason why, she said it had been purely for fashion reasons.

'I was sick of not fitting into my tops,' she explained. 'There was this one really hot House of Dereon top (designed by Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles) that I just wanted to fill that out! [After the surgery,] I put it on and I looked so good! I’m so happy. I feel complete.'

However, despite proudly showing off her curvy decolletage, Kelly warned that cosmetic surgery wasn't for everyone.

Talking to People magazine, she said: 'It is a decision I made for myself. I like it, and that’s all that counts. For young people: Think about it before you just jump off and do something.'

Duet: Big Sean raps while Kelly jiggles behind him
Duet: Big Sean raps while Kelly jiggles behind him




Bootylicious: The singer shows she can still dance and leads the guys in the video
Bootylicious: The singer shows she can still dance and leads the guys in the video


Kelly will be back to her X Factor duties this weekend and will be joined by special guest Amelia Lily.

The 16-year-old was dropped from the judge's final four last week and made a teary exit from the show.

Writing on the X Factor online, Kelly said: 'It was extremely hard to say goodbye to Amelia because I have really gotten to know my girls and they are my babies. I will stay in touch for sure. In fact, she is coming to this weekend's show as my guest.'

Amelia described her X Factor rejection as being like 'having your heart ripped out.'


Walking away: Amelia Lily leave the X Factor house for good on Tuesday
Walking away: Amelia Lily leave the X Factor house for good on Tuesday

The pink haired singer said: 'It is literally the hardest thing you could possibly ever go through in your life. It is like having your heart ripped out.

'It's terrifying being stood on that stage in front of a nation watching you, not knowing whether you are going to be saved or you're just going to go home.'

Amelia is now planning to write and record her own songs and claims Kelly has hinted that there are people in the music industry who already want to work with her.

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X Factor rejects Amelia Lily and 2 Shoes get a taste of life as a VIP by partying with TOWIE cast

X Factor rejects Amelia Lily and 2 Shoes get a taste of life as a VIP by partying with TOWIE cast



By Jessica Satherley

Last updated at 12:09 PM on 13th October 2011



They might have been booted offf The X Factor after the first live show, but Amelia Lilly and Essex twosome 2 Shoes wiped away their tears for a taste of the showbiz lifestyle last night.

Lucy Texeria, Charley Bird, Jonjo Kerr and James Michael were all joined by The Only Way Is Essex cast for a VIP night out in London.

The reality TV stars were celebrating the Just Dance 3 launch party at Il Bottaccio restaurant and were all smiles despite having their dreams shattered on Sunday night’s results' show.


I'm a VIP: X Factor reject Amelia Lily gets used to the showbiz lifestyle by partying with TOWIE cast members in London
I'm a VIP: X Factor reject Amelia Lily gets used to the showbiz lifestyle by partying with TOWIE cast members in London
I'm a VIP: X Factor reject Amelia Lily gets used to the showbiz lifestyle by partying with TOWIE cast members in London


Nice accessories: 2Shoes girls Miss Texeria and Miss Bird accessorised by holding onto Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore soft toy
Nice accessories: 2Shoes girls Miss Texeria and Miss Bird accessorised by holding onto Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore soft toy

Amelia looked every inch the rock star in a thigh-high, low cut black ensemble, boasting a Jolly Roger on her skirt alongside red peep-toe heels.

The 16-year-old, who wowed The X Factor judges with her first audition, was still sporting her candy floss pink hair that was part of her makeover for last Saturday night’s live show.



Essex bandmates Miss Texeria and Miss Bird posed in matching black outfits, fuchsia lipstick and accessorised by holding onto Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore soft toys.

While Jonjo and James Michael appeared to be consoling each other after their abrupt X Factor exits by giving each other a man-hug in front of the cameras.


Attack of the blondes: The Only Way Is Essex stars Lauren Pope, Lauren Goodger enjoy a night out in their mini dresses and heels
Attack of the blondes: The Only Way Is Essex stars Lauren Pope, Lauren Goodger and Frankie Esssex enjoy a night out in their mini dresses and heels
Attack of the blondes: The Only Way Is Essex stars Lauren Pope, Lauren Goodger and Frankie Essex enjoy a night out in their mini dresses and heels




Here come the boys: TOWE's Joey Essex arrived in red statement shoes, while former X Factor winner Shayne Ward followed the star's style by wearing a backwards baseball cap
Here come the boys: TOWE's Joey Essex arrived in red statement shoes, while former X Factor winner Shayne Ward followed the star's style by wearing a hat to the event
Here come the boys: TOWE's Joey Essex arrived in red statement shoes, while former X Factor winner Shayne Ward (right) followed the star's style by wearing a hat to the event

New best pals Lauren Goodger and Lauren Pope stepped out with their castmate Joey Essex, who wore red statement shoes alongside his all-black outfit.

And 26-year-old former X Factor winner Shayne Ward also joined in on the game launch and no doubt had a lot to chat about with the new generation of X Factor hopefuls.

Just Dance 3 follows on from the first two versions of the game released on the Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 where players jump around in front of their screen to follow simple dance choreography moves.

But the new version tracks the player’s entire body movements as they perform their dance routine and a score tracker keeps a track of the score based on accuracy and rhythm.


Man-hug: Former X Factor hopefuls Jonjo (left) and James Michael (right) give each other a supportive hug at the Just Dance 3 launch after being axed from the competition
Man-hug: Former X Factor hopefuls Jonjo (left) and James Michael (right) give each other a supportive hug at the Just Dance 3 launch after being axed from the competition




Guest list: Lucien Laviscount and actress Carley Stenson were also at the event to celebrate the game launch
Guest list: Lucien Laviscount and actress Carley Stenson were also at the event to celebrate the game launch
Guest list: Lucien Laviscount and actress Carley Stenson were also at the event to celebrate the game launch

Meanwhile, after the former X Factor finalists were booted from the show last weekend, 2 Shoes singer Charley Bird said she hopes it wasn’t her pregnancy that led to her demise.

The singer, who is five months pregnant, said it would be ‘really, really wrong’ if her pregnancy had been a factor in judge Tulisa’s decision to send her and her bandmate home.

She said on This Morning this week: ‘The whole way through I haven’t not done things, I’ve kept going through times that were really, really hard.

‘And I think if it was because of that then that’s really, really wrong.’


Waiting for a taxi: At the end of the night, Lauren Pope, Miss Goodger and Joey Essex waited on the street for a cab back to Essex
Waiting for a taxi: At the end of the night, Lauren Pope, Miss Goodger and Joey Essex waited on the street for a cab back to Essex




Home time: Once a black cab finally pulled up, the cast mates jumped in to go home
Home time: Once a black cab finally pulled up, the cast mates jumped in to go home




Take us back to Essex: Joey Essex gives photographers a thumbs up as he heads home for the night
Take us back to Essex: Joey Essex gives photographers a thumbs up as he heads home for the night


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2048583/X-Factor-rejects-Amelia-Lily-2-Shoes-taste-life-VIP-partying-TOWIE-cast.html#ixzz1ag8Q4OHH

Monday, October 10, 2011

X Factor update 10.10.11

X Factor loses 1m viewers (and 5 weeping wannabes) as viewers tire of ad break overload



By Sara Nathan and Holly Thomas

Last updated at 12:05 PM on 10th October 2011


The X Factor started jettisoning acts from its live show last night.

But producers may be more concerned at the near-million viewers who seem to have left voluntarily.

The slump came after fans were forced to endure advert and promotional trailer breaks that filled more than a fifth of Saturday night’s programme.

Last month, the Mail revealed how viewers were left furious by the colossal number of ad breaks in ITV’s flagship period drama Downton Abbey.

Waterworks: Tulisa Contostavlos broke down in tears as she announced that she was eliminating girl duo 2 Shoes on The X Factor last night
Waterworks: Tulisa Contostavlos broke down in tears as she announced that she was eliminating girl duo 2 Shoes on The X Factor last night

Too much: But the drama of Kelly Rowland eliminating 16-year-old Amelia Lily wasn't enough to keep viewers entertained
Too much: But the drama of Kelly Rowland eliminating 16-year-old Amelia Lily wasn't enough to keep viewers entertained

Anxious to cash in on the programme’s popularity, the broadcaster crammed a quarter of Downton’s 90-minute slot with ads and cross-promotion.

The X Factor was watched by a peak audience of 12.7million on Saturday night – a huge drop on the 13.5million who tuned in for the first live show of last year’s series.

There were a total of eight promotional breaks during the two-and-a-half-hour show, which meant viewers had to put up with more than 30 minutes of adverts and trailers between 7.30pm and 10pm.

At some points, viewers saw just seven minutes of live performances before the next four-minute commercial break cut in.


Interruptions: Viewers are apparently getting cross with the constant adverts during the show, including the Yeo Valley advert
Interruptions: Viewers are apparently getting cross with the constant adverts during the show, including the Yeo Valley advert

The X Factor had so far managed to keep ratings up throughout the audition episodes following the departure of show supremo Simon Cowell, 52, and fellow judges Cheryl Cole, 28, and Dannii Minogue, 39.

Switching off: While Simon Cowell is over is the U.S. launching the American version of the X Factor, back home viewers are switching off due to ad break overload
Switching off: While Simon Cowell is over is the U.S. launching the American version of the X Factor, back home viewers are switching off due to ad break overload

New judges Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos have so far proved a hit, but a show insider said: ‘We always knew the proof of the pudding would be in the live shows.


‘It was a big ask for Gary Barlow to step into Cowell’s shoes, and he did incredibly well. But for pure bite and bitchiness, there is no one like Cowell.’

The X Factor’s Saturday audience represented an impressive 49 per cent of the available TV audience.

The BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing failed to come anywhere close – peaking at 9.7million and drawing an average of 8.6million after going head to head with the X Factor for half an hour.

An ITV spokesman said: ‘We’re pleased that 12.7million viewers enjoyed Saturday’s The X Factor as 16 acts performed on the first live show of 2011.

'Audience levels rose through the show as The X Factor continued to be the UK’s most popular Saturday night show.’

Referring to the adverts, the spokesman added: ‘Advertising within the show fully complied with Ofcom’s code on the scheduling of television advertising.’

Saturday’s show still managed to beat the previous week’s Saturday episode of the X Factor, which showed the judges picking their finalists.

That episode drew a peak audience of 11.8million, with an average of 10.1million. However, the live shows are usually expected to rate better than the pre-recorded episodes.

It was a tense opening to the night's show, and the judges had clearly felt the weight of their decision over the past 24 hours.

Tulisa, who said she hasn't slept a wink told Dermot: 'I've changed my mind twice today, made my mind up half an hour ago.'



Time to say goodbye: Essex girl duo 2 Shoes were kicked off the show
Time to say goodbye: Essex girl duo 2 Shoes were kicked off the show




 Marching orders: Soldier Jonjo Kerr is comforted by host Dermot O'Leary after Louie Wals chose him to leave the show
Marching orders: Soldier Jonjo Kerr is comforted by host Dermot O'Leary after Louie Walsh chose him to leave the show
Out: James Michael's (left) sad eyes sum it up and upset Amelia Lily bows out of the show
Out: James Michael's (left) sad eyes sum it up and upset Amelia Lily bows out of the show
Out: James Michael's (left) sad eyes sum it up and upset Amelia Lily bows out of the show

But the choice had to be made, and it was with many tears that Jonjo, James Michael, 2 Shoes and Amelia Lily said goodbye to their X Factor dream.

AND NOW THE JUDGES LOSE IT...

X Factor judge Gary Barlow went berserk at producers backstage after the first live show.
The judge, who had been on air for two-and-a-half hours, even refused to be interviewed for spin off show the Xtra Factor.
Tired: Even tempered Gary Barlow 'threw his toys out of the pram' after the first live show

A source told the Daily Star: 'Gary hurled his toys out of the pram and threw a fit.
'People were shocked it was Gary throwing the strop because he is so evenly tempered.'
And when producers managed to sweet talk the drained judge onto the Xtra Factor couch viewers were shocked when he launched into a scathing attack at a caller named Deano.
Deano had said the Gary should be less serious.
Last night ITV1 dismissed Gary's backstage strop as a misunderstanding.
A spokesman told the Daily Star: 'There was a chaotic misunderstanding after Gary was told he was cleared to go for the night. Gary doesn't have any plans to quit. He is really enjoying the show.'

Louis' first choice to go through to the next round was Sami Brookes, who was not among his original final four, but wowed the judges the previous night with her performance of the Yomanda classic You're Free.

Next through was an ecstatic Kitty Brucknell, after which Louis said: 'This was not easy, I agonised, but at the end of the day I have to keep the person I think the public will like most.'

The judge picked Johnny Robinson, eliminating Jonjo Kerr, who failed to impress last night with his forgettable rendition of the 1964 Kinks hit 'You Really Got Me.'

As the soldier told Dermot 'I could have done better' Louis chipped in with a contrived-sounding: 'I changed my mind twice as well today.'

Gary was more business-like in his announcement, first boy first putting through Marcus Collins, followed by Craig Colton, who the Take That singer said had given the best performance last night.

The judge continued: 'I've really based this on last night, I found last night very useful'

'There are only four left we're at such a high level here,' he added.

The last boy Gary put through was 'hearthrob', Frankie Cocozza eliminating James Michael.

James had divided the judges with his interpretation of the Beatles classic 'Ticket To Ride' last night.

Dermot asked him how he felt, but the singer was unable to speak, and with tears streaming down his face said: 'I'm just going to cry.'

And there were more waterworks to come during the group elimination, as Tulisa choked: 'I've spent the last 24 hours crying tears, tearing my hear out. You're my friends, I can honestly say that.'

The first group the 23-year-old put through was girl foursome Rhythmix, followed by boy band The Risk, who whooped as they crossed the stage.

Tearing up further, Tulisa said that she had been a 'little disappointed' in the next group's performance the previous night, but based on their potential put Nu Vibe through, eliminating girl duo 2 Shoes.
Used to it? Louis said that this part of the show was 'the worst' but there was no signs of tears from the X Factor old-hand
Used to it? Louis said that this part of the show was 'the worst' but there was no signs of tears from the X Factor old-hand
Consolation: The Nu Vibe boys hugged 2 Shoes after their elimination
Consolation: The Nu Vibe boys hugged 2 Shoes after their elimination

Tulisa started to cry along with her act as the girls' performances were shown on screen.

She told them: 'I can't even find a reason why, but I had to pick an act. I swear I want to stay in touch with you.'

The Essex pair had performed Girls Aloud hit Something Kinda Oooh from inside a pink Peugeot and a stage full of topless male dancers.
Thrilled: Craig Colten looked delighted to be going through

Thrilled: Craig Colten looked delighted to be going through
Safe bet: Tulisa's group The Risk are thought to the next round
Safe bet: Tulisa's group The Risk are thought to the next round

Kelly said as she announced her choice: 'This was so touch of a decision to make.' The Destiny's Child star picked 16-year-old Janet Devlin first, followed by Misha B.

Before she revealed her final choice she broke down in tears, telling the last two: 'I want you both to know that you are such stars.'

But 16-year-old Amelia Lily, who opened Saturday night's show with a sensational performance of Billie Jean, was eliminated, with Sophie Habibis, who performed Katy Perry's Teenage Dream through to the next round.

Disbelieving: 16-year-old Janet Devlin always seemed a shoe in to get through, but looked nervous all the same
Disbelieving: 16-year-old Janet Devlin always seemed a shoe in to get through, but looked nervous all the same

Joining in: Girl group Rhythmix got through, but cried anyway
Joining in: Girl group Rhythmix got through, but cried anyway

Shocked? Controversial Kitty Brucknell is through to the next stage of the competition
Shocked? Controversial Kitty Brucknell is through to the next stage of the competition

'Gutted' Frankie Cocozza comforts love interest Amelia Lily as she becomes one of X Factor's first casualties

By Sarah Bull
Last updated at 12:25 PM on 10th October 2011



They had been tipped to become one of this year's hottest couples on The X Factor.
But Frankie Cocozza and Amelia Lily's budding romance came to an abrupt end last night when the pretty 16-year-old singer became one of the first contestants to be voted off the show.
And, leaving the TV studios last night, the upset on 19-year-old Frankie's face was clear to see as he trailed behind his pink-haired love interest following judge Kelly Rowland's decision to boot her off the ITV programme.
'Gutted': Frankie Cocozza couldn't hide his disappointment as he trailed behind rumoured love interest Amelia Lily after she was axed from The X Factor
'Gutted': Frankie Cocozza couldn't hide his disappointment as he trailed behind rumoured love interest Amelia Lily after she was axed from The X Factor
Taking to his Twitter page after the decision, Frankie wrote: 'Thank you for the lovely comments, extremely happy gutted for the others who have to leave.. Should have been a different story.'

After being one of the four acts cut from the show last night, Amelia said this isn't the end of her musical career.
She said on The Xtra Factor: 'I’m just looking at the whole thing as being a massive experience and what an opportunity. This is just the beginning for me and I’ve loved it from day one.
Struggling: Frankie and Amelia both looked heartily disappointed as they left the television studios
Struggling: Frankie and Amelia both looked heartily disappointed as they left the television studios
Budding romance: The pair were reported to have sparked up a close friendship during their time in bootcamp and living together at the X Factor house
Budding romance: The pair were reported to have sparked up a close friendship during their time in bootcamp and living together at the X Factor house
'I got into the final four girls, what an achievement and I’m just looking forward to my future now.
'The highlight of this experience was meeting all the contestants. I love them all in individual ways and the hardest thing is saying bye to them.'
But not everybody took the decision well, with many fans taking to Twitter to express their disappointment over Amelia's departure from the X Factor.
One fan wrote: 'So gutted! She deserved to go through more than anyone! Kelly is gonna regret not taking her through!!'
Feeling the pressure? Craig Colton, who narrowly made it through, was spotted puffing on a cigarette after the elimination
Feeling the pressure? Craig Colton, who narrowly made it through, was spotted puffing on a cigarette after the elimination

You've made it! A clearly relieved Craig is congratulated by judge Kelly Rowland after the show
You've made it! A clearly relieved Craig is congratulated by judge Kelly Rowland after the show
And another added: 'She was the only one who could actually perform, this isn’t the end.'
It had been reported earlier this week that heartthrob Frankie and Amelia had struck up a close friendship while living in the X Factor house in Hertfordshire.
A source for the ITV show told The People: 'Frankie and Amelia are an item it is early days but they are enjoying one another’s company a lot.'
Frankie was branded a womaniser after his first audition saw him brandishing his bottom, which had the names of girls he had slept with during a summer in Crete, to the audience.
Safe for another week: Girl group Rhythmix narrowly escaped the axe
Safe for another week: Girl group Rhythmix narrowly escaped the axe
Smiling through: Misha Bryan and Sami Brookes were saved by the judges
Smiling through: Misha Bryan and Sami Brookes were saved by the judges
Smiling through: Misha Bryan and Sami Brookes were saved by the judges
Amelia was one of four acts chosen by the judges to go home on the elimination show last night, along with Jonjo Kerr, James Michael and 2 Shoes.
And while Jonjo admitted on ITV's Daybreak this morning he was surprised to have been eliminated, he is moving on from the competition.
He said: 'I'm never bitter because I've accomplished so much in my life and I've got lots of time to do things.
'It's a good experience to say that I've done it but I just wish I could have done a bit more.'
Strain: Judge Gary Barlow looked weary as he made his way home after the show
Strain: Judge Gary Barlow looked weary as he made his way home after the show

Hugs all round: Judge Louis Walsh appeared in good spirits after last night's show
Hugs all round: Judge Louis Walsh appeared in good spirits after last night's show
Jonjo added that he didn't think his performance of The Kinks' You Really Got Me was up to scratch.
The 27-year-old soldier said: 'I didn't think my performance was belting at all but I didn't think it was that bad - it could have been worse.
'I've never gigged at all. I've done karaoke in my mate's pub and we used to mess around quietly on a Wednesday night but that's it.'
Jonjo also revealed he was encouraged to take part in The X Factor by the Ministry of Defence after he took part in a talent competition at work.
Famous faces: The Xtra Factor host Olly Murs and Daybreak presenter Kate Garraway were also seen outside the studios
Famous faces: The Xtra Factor host Olly Murs and Daybreak presenter Kate Garraway were also seen outside the studios
Famous faces: The Xtra Factor host Olly Murs and Daybreak presenter Kate Garraway were also seen outside the studios
He said: 'They sort of asked me if I wanted to go on X Factor because I did a talent competition at work and they asked me. I thought it was dead nice for them to ask me to represent the army as a singer.
'I'd like to do some entertaining of the troops and I'd love to do something like that to keep the morale up.
'I love being a soldier, I'm dead proud of my job but while I'm in the public eye I just want to see what happens and ride that out. And when it all quietens down, I'll go back to work.'
But James Michael, who became the first to be voted out of judge Gary Barlow's boys category, wasn't so understanding of this year's shock twist which saw four of the contestants sent home in the first week.
Hats off to you: Marcus Collins, who is through for another week, and former X Factor winner Matt Cardle
Hats off to you: Marcus Collins, who is through for another week, and former X Factor winner Matt Cardle
Hats off to you: Marcus Collins, who is through for another week, and former X Factor winner Matt Cardle
He said: 'I'm surprised because of the twist. Throwing one person out of each category, I don't think that's good.
'I think I would have done Gary proud. Definitely improved. I wanted to bring my own style in and my own voice in properly. That's all I wanted to do.'
And Essex-girl duo 2 Shoes were the group chosen to leave the competition, with judge Tulisa Contostavlos admitting she didn't see where else the girls could go in the competition.
2 Shoes, made up of Lucy Texeira and Charley Bird, said after being voted off: 'We are just so proud that we made it this far and this whole journey has been amazing.
'We are the best of friends and this has brought us closer.'
Tulisa added that while 2 Shoes' X Factor journey might be over, she has a good idea for where else their talents would be appreciated.
She said: 'They should join The Only Way Is Essex. That’s not a bad thing. That’s my favourite TV show of all time. They should be singing on there.'


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