Pregnant Amanda Holden is the Ultimate Theatre Star at the Cosmopolitan Awards - Video added

Woman of the hour! Pregnant Amanda Holden is the Ultimate Theatre Star at the Cosmopolitan Awards

By Holly Thomas

Last updated at 11:45 PM on 3rd November 2011



It's never too early in the party season to don a bit of festive sparkle.

And Amanda Holden certainly didn't hold back in a brilliant gold ensemble for tonight's Cosmopolitan Ultimate Woman Awards.

The 40-year-old presenter looked stunning in a fitted gold dress, making no secret of her growing baby bump.

And it certainly turned out to be her night, as she picked up the award for Ultimate Theatre Star.

Showing it off: Amanda Holden looked gorgeous in a gold dress which clung to her pregnancy curves as she picked up her Ultimate Theatre Star at the Cosmopolitan Awards in London tonight

Clinging to her curves: The 40-year-old's sparkling ensemble left little room to spare

Amanda looked gorgeous as she proudly showed off her award, accentuating her still-slim legs with a towering pair of gold heels.

Meanwhile Blondie singer Debbie Harry picked up the Award for Ultimate Icon, which she proudly displayed standing next to fellow pop star Kylie Minogue.

Unfortunately Debbie appeared to have lost some of her iconic fashion sense, as she looked odd in a floor length black dress covered in lace, accessorised with long black gloves.

Kirstin Hallenga won the award for Ultimate Campaigner, while Nicole Campbell was voted the Ultimate Survivor.

Winners: Alexandra Burke stood with with Kirstin Hallenga, who was holding her award for Ultimate Campaigner, while Kylie Minogue accompanied Debbie Harry, who was voted Ultimate Icon

Cheering her on: Karren Brady and Reggie Yates smiled alongside Ultimate Survivor award winner Nicole Campbell

Also on the red carpet for the Cosmopolitan even was X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos, in a one-shoulder red dress.
Though the one-sided sleeve looked a little bulky, which was slightly unflattering, the star looked great with her hair in a side bun.
She had an extra reason to smile tonight, as she paid a visit to the dentist earlier today and appears to have had her teeth whitened, with the result putting Simon Cowell's veneers to shame.
The N-Dubz singer was spied visiting a dental practice, and looked eager to flash her dazzling grin as she left the Mayfair Hotel earlier this evening.

Keeping their distance? Feuding X Factor judges Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland posed separately

Showing solidarity: X Factor rivals Janet Devlin and Misha B put the competition aside as they smiled together

Also in attendance was her co-panelist Kelly Rowland- though the pair steered clear of each other on the red carpet.
Kelly appeared fully recovered from the throat infection which saw her miss last week's show, in a floor length hot pink dress.
The Destiny's Child star brought along her X Factor contestants Janet Devlin and Misha B.

Contrasting looks: Misha's structured black halterneck was very different to Janet's long patterned dress

On the red carpet: Now free from her temporary X Factor duty, Alexandra Burke made an appearance, as did last week's performer Cher Lloyd

Meanwhile Fearne Cotton looked very slim indeed in a short white dress with lacy sleeves.

The presenter and designer showed off her slender legs, and exposed the star tattoo on her right foot.

Abbey Clancey showed up in a very strange turquoise dress with a cutaway section above the chest and heavy eyeliner.

Like Tulisa, Strictly star Holly Valance opted for a one-shoulder look, though she chose a floor-length black gown- complete with 'Come Dancing-style sequins.

Making an appearance: Myleene Klass and Sophie Ellis-Bextor both looked gorgeous in very individual ensembles

Amanda appears to be relishing her pregnancy, looking radiant as she shows off her ever-expanding figure.

But while Amanda highlighted her growing figure in her tight dress tonight, she took to Twitter earlier this week to tell fans Chris has come up with a less than flattering nickname for her.

Tweeting a picture of the Mr Men's Mr Greedy, Amanda wrote: 'Chrispy says I am starting to look like this!

Mixing it up: Shingai Shoniwa sported a very unusual look, mixing banana yellow with sky blue, and carrying a very large clutch

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda revealed in August that she and Chris were expecting again after tragically losing a baby boy last year.

The pair are already parents to five-year-old daughter Lexi.

And she has told how she is convinced this pregnancy will be positive.

She said: 'This time I just know everything is going to be fine.

'Even Chris, who usually says ‘I hope so’ when I ask for reassurance, now says “I know so”.’

Er, Halloween is over now! Debbie Harry donned a scary black and lace gown teamed with long black gloves- while Caroline Flack took a very different approach to black and white

Getting used to the glamour: X Factor contestants Little Mix showed up, though they were without fourth member Jesy Nelson

Representing the boys: X Factor's Derry Mensah and Ashford Campbell of The Risk came along with Frankie Cocozza

Amanda appears to be relishing her pregnancy, looking radiant as she shows off her ever-expanding figure.

But while Amanda highlighted her growing figure in her tight dress tonight, she took to Twitter earlier this week to tell fans Chris has come up with a less than flattering nickname for her.

Tweeting a picture of the Mr Men's Mr Greedy, Amanda wrote: 'Chrispy says I am starting to look like this!

All smiles: Ever cheerful X Factor hopeful Marcus Collins grinned alongside rival Misha

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An unwell Kelly Rowland sends Sophie home after her two hopefuls went head-to-head

'Misha B wants this more': An unwell Kelly Rowland sends Sophie home after her two hopefuls went head-to-head

By Kirsty Mccormack

Last updated at 12:22 AM on 31st October 2011


She was described as being as 'dull as dishwater' last night and it seems that the public agreed as Sophie Habibis became the latest contestant to be voted off the X Factor tonight.

The 19-year-old former barmaid found herself up against Misha B, also 19, in the sing off but it was a no brainer as all of the judges chose to send Sophie home.

Even Kelly Rowland - who has remained in the U.S. due to being ill - was present to cast her vote.

Going home: Sophie Habibis managed to keep it together as she discovered she was the next contestant to be voted off of the X Factor tonight

Speaking over the telephone, the Destiny's Child singer certainly sounded as if she was suffering from a throat infection, but didn't let that cloud her vision.

'This is so hard because I know how bad you both want this,' she told the female hopefuls.



'But I know that one of you wants it more and I have to be completely honest. The act that I'm sending home is Sophie.'

Gutted: The 19-year-old vowed to continue 'working hard' despite no longer being in the competition

Kelly's vote confirmed Sophie's departure as both Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos chose the brunette to go before her, and when asked who he would have chosen, Gary Barlow simply answered: 'Sophie.'

At a time when they needed her most, Misha B and Sophie were left to battle it out on the stage - and they both put on a meaningful performance.

Singing Shelter, Sophie certainly gave it her all as she realised it could be her last performance of the competition.

Singing her heart out: Sophie gave it her best shot as she sang one last time but it just wasn't enough to get her votes

Strong contender: Misha B sang her own rendition of the Kings Of Leon hit Use Somebody

But following her was string singer Misha B who sang the Kings Of Leon hit, Use Somebody, in her own unique way.

The feisty hopeful got quite emotional towards the end of her performance and began crying as her and Sophie stood by host Dermot O'Leary to hear the verdict.

Viewers were probably expecting N-Dubz star Tulisa to choose Misha B to go home following their public confrontation where the singer accused the hopeful of being a bully.

Awaiting the results: The pair looked nervous as they stood in front of the panel and listened to Kelly Rowland on the phone

Finding it tough: Tulisa Contostavlos couldn't make up her mind on who to send home

But regardless of this and her 'connection' with Sophie, the 23-year-old reluctantly announced her decision.

And when Kelly confirmed the news, Misha B immediately hugged her rival as Kelly praised her.

'I just want to tell Sophie that she is remarkable and she has such an incredible voice,' she said.

Shell shocked: Sophie looked surprisingly calm as fellow contestant Misha B hugged her

'She just has to develop as an artist and I cant wait to see what the future holds for her.'

The Londoner look shell-shocked as the news still hadn't sunk in but thanked everyone for the opportunity and vowed to carry on.

'I'm going to continue working hard and prove why I shouldn't have left this competition tonight,' she said.

Earlier on in the night the remaining contestants looked extremely nervous as they awaited to hear the results of the public vote.

Kitty Brucknell was ecstatic as she realised she was the first act going through to next week's show, as were boy band The Risk who lifted their mentor, Tulisa, up in the air after hearing the announcement, and girl band, Little Mix.

We're through: Girl band Little Mix looked ecstatic to be through to the next round following their spooky performance on last night's show

Throughout the results Sophie looked worried as Kelly's contestants remained on stage with Frankie until the last minute.

Janet Devlin was the first one to breathe a sigh of relief as her name was read out, and when Frankie went through, it was Kelly's two girls who were left to endure the sing off.

But before the tense atmosphere of the showdown, the hopefuls treated the audience to a performance of Cee Lo Green's hit, Bright Lights Bigger City.

Worried: Bad boy Frankie Cocozza thought his luck had ran out when he was left standing on the stage with his mentor Gary Barlow right till the end

Marcus began the energetic performance and slowly the rest of the contestants sang their parts and were mainly dressed in black, leather and PVC.

Also performing on the live show was former X Factor star, Cher Lloyd, who performed her new single, With Your Love.

She's back: Former X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd took to the stage to sing her new single With Your Love

Wearing an odd multi-coloured outfit that looked like it would fit right in at the circus, the 18-year-old looked uneasy as she took to the stage with her female dancers.

Perhaps feeling nervous at being back on the X Factor stage for the first time since last year, the singer's performance started off shaky and afterwards Cher told Dermot: 'I cant remember the last time I had a good nights sleep but I've worked hard and I'm hoping it's paid off.'

Following in her footsteps and seeming a lot more confident was U.S. star Nicole Scherzinger who wowed the audience in a much more low-key performance.

Singing from experience: Nicole Scherzinger looked stunning in a black lace dress as she sung on tonight's show

The 33-year-old wore an off-the shoulder black lace corset dress, as she sang her heart out following her recent break-up from Lewis Hamilton.

After her performance she told Dermot: 'I'm so happy to be back and I'm going to be back here in February for my tour so please come out and see me.'

X Factor favourite: The 33-year old appeared as guest judge on the show last year and also has a permanent place on the U.S. panel

Surprisingly the only judge on the panel who predicted Sophie's sad fate tonight was Irishman, Louis.

After being asked by Dermot who he thought was dream and a nightmare, he refused to answer with just one name and said: 'Kitty and Marcus, but Sophie and Frankie were a nightmare.'

Guest judge, Alexandra Burke agreed saying that the big-haired bad boy 'just didn't do it for me' but stated that Misha B was a dream on the stage.

Also predicting tonight's shock turn was Gary who told Dermot that Kelly's absence had had an effect on the young girls.

'Kelly's acts had a tough week this week and it showed on that stage,' he said.

But outspoken judge Tulisa revealed that no one was a nightmare for her on last night's show but she admitted that she would like to see Craig Colton do 'something different.'

The Playing With Fire singer was obviously still in the Halloween spirit on tonight's show wearing an extremely long black and white dress that looked out of place compared to her usual style.

Whereas X Factor winner, Alexandra, showed off her legs in a black and green figure-hugging frock.


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X Factor in crisis: Kelly Rowland to miss weekend shows after bust-up with Tulisa

EXCLUSIVE

By Sara Nathan

Last updated at 7:53 PM on 28th October 2011

 

• Show bosses say singer has sore throat
• Kelly flew to Los Angeles following bust-up with Tulisa
• Nicole Scherzinger favourite to replace her

Kelly Rowland has left the X Factor in crisis after refusing to return to the show – following her fallout with co-star Tulisa Contostavlos.

The Destiny’s Child singer, 30, flew to Los Angeles this week, leaving her three hopefuls to work on their own performances alone

And tonight, panicking X Factor bosses were forced into 11th hour meetings as Miss Rowland claimed she had a throat infection and would not be able fly back to the UK for the ITV show.

Tension: Kelly Rowland had a falling out with fellow judge Tulisa Contostavlos on last week's show before jetting off to Los Angeles

A statement read: 'Kelly is devastated she won't be here for this weekend's show. She is extremely ill with a viral throat infection and her doctors aren't permitting her to fly.

'Kelly will be returning to the show as soon as she has recovered. The girls have been in touch to wish her a speedy recovery and they can't wait for her to get back. More news as we have it.'

They are now looking for someone to replace her on the judging panel tomorrow and X Factor USA judge Nicole Scherzinger, who will be performing on Sunday’s results show is the hot favourite to step into her shoes.

A show source told the Daily Mail: 'Quite honestly, it’s expected that the judges would have to be on their death bed to miss a show.

'The fact that Kelly has a throat infection hardly seems that desperate.

'The producers are less than impressed and we’ve have had less than 24 hours to pick someone to stand in for her.'

Cross words: Miss Rowland is still not speaking to her fellow judge Miss Contostavlos after the pair fell out live on air last weekend

Feud: Kelly and Tulisa nearly fell out onscreen after the N-Dubz star accused Misha B of bullying contestants

Miss Rowland is still not speaking to her fellow judge Miss Contostavlos after the pair fell out live on air on last week’s show.

And the insider added: 'Kelly is turning into a real diva, she’s been on the phone to all the producers all week moaning about Tulisa’s antics.'

The N-Dubz singer, 23, had accused one of Miss Rowland’s hopefuls, Misha Bryan, of being mean to her own wannabes.

Fellow judge Louis Walsh then waded into the row by calling Misha, 19, a 'bully' - and was then forced to apologise to the viewers.

Miss Rowland had then fled the studio without speaking to Miss Contostavlos following last Sunday night’s results show.

And just a day later she flew to Los Angeles, although later denied reports that she had fled the country following her bust-up with her co-star, instead, saying it was a long-planned work trip.

That's my girl: Kelly defended Misha B via her Twitter page after the row

Miss Bryan, 19, from Manchester, had received positive comments from the judges for her performance of Prince's 'Purple Rain' on Saturday’s rock-themed show, but Walsh sparked a war of words when said he feared she was too ‘over-confident’.

He told her: 'You’re very confident, you’re a very confident performer. I hope you’re not too over-confident.'

Miss Contostavlos, who is mentoring the groups, then inflamed the situation, saying: 'There is no doubt about it, when it comes to talent you are way up there.

'Most people they come into the competition and they need to be built up and progress, but you came as a whole package and you are definitely the star of the show.

'But I do have one negative this week. I think you are very competitive and I’ve seen a different side of you backstage and you don’t realise that you do it, but in some ways you being so feisty can come across as quite mean to certain contestants and I’ve been told by a few this week there’s been a few mean comments towards them.

'I’m not putting you down but take that feistiness and energy when you get on the stage and leave them all behind. Put aside the attitude.'

Absent: Former Destiny's Child star Kelly has been away all week, missing mentoring sessions with members of her group

Miss Rowland insisted: 'We leave things backstage, backstage, but you brought it on stage and you brought it clean and clear and on fire tonight. I am so very proud of you, continue to work hard and you’re supposed to be confident when you go on stage.'

She then turned to Walsh and said: 'I think some of your categories should get some more confidence.'

Walsh, who is looking after the Over 25s category, then interjected: 'One of my contestants has complained about Misha bullying her backstage.'

Afterwards, Miss Contostavlos remained defiant, saying: 'I feel like if you are going to portray a certain person on stage, it should be the same person that’s backstage.

Replacement? Nicole Scherzinger, who will be performing on this week's show, is hotly tipped to take over Kelly's place on the judging panel

'I feel like when it comes to energy, it’s a different character but when it comes to who you are, if she’s being someone else backstage and said a bitchy comment to one of my acts then I’m going to express it.'

But Miss Rowland hit back: 'I think that deserves to stay backstage, I think there is a time and a place for everything and we were here tonight to judge them for what they did onstage and not for what is going on backstage.'

A spokesman for Miss Rowland said tonight: 'She’s really sick.

'Her doctor is not permitting her to fly. She won’t be here for tonight’s show. She has a viral throat infection. She is really, really sick.

'She has not gone AWOL. She will be back. She’s been in contact with the girls. She’s been on intravenous drips. Her doctor will not permit her to fly. She tried to get on a flight today but her doctor wasn’t letting her.'

An X Factor spokeswoman said: ‘The most important thing is for Kelly to get better.’

Walsh, 59, only missed a show when Boyzone Stephen Gately died in 2009.

X Factor contestants behind-the-scenes photos

Ready for their close-up! X Factor contestants get the pop star treatment as they get pampered in hair and make-up and mingle backstage with the stars in candid behind-the-scenes photos

By Georgina Littlejohn

Last updated at 11:12 PM on 25th October 2011


As a bunch of pop wannabes they've already proved that they have the voices that can take them to the top of the charts.

But with their future resting on their image as well as their fantastic vocals, the X Factor contestants must also be sure that they are looking their absolute best when facing the judges, the public audience and the million of viewers as well.

So getting the pop star treatment from hair stylists and make-up artists is a must before each live performance in order to transform them from ordinary to outstanding, as these behind-the-scenes pictures show.

Barmaid to rock chick: Sophie Habibis gets the rock chick treatment as she relaxes in hair and make-up before Saturday's live performance

Taking it in her stride: Sophie looked happy and relaxed and every inch the sexy rock chick as she relaxed in the dressing room before her performance

In the candid backstage snaps taken on Saturday and Sunday, the finalists are seen getting their image tweaked and teased to perfection as they prepare to fight to stay in the competition ahead of the live shows.

First in the chair was 19-year-old Sophie Habibis, who looked relaxed and happy in the make-up artist's chair as she beamed for the cameras before going from barmaid to rock chick for her performance of Bon Jovi's Livin' On A Prayer.

Wish me luck, boys! Sophie poses with Frankie Cocozza and Craig Colton before unpinning her hair and making her way to the stage for her live performance

Diva in the making: Misha B poses in make-up as she shows off her dramatic eyes before being snapped leaving wardrobe in her PVC outfit for the live show

Kitty Brucknell also underwent and amazing transformation as she posed for a picture in her everyday clothes having had her hair put up Lady Gaga-style before emerging from the dressing room as a super-cool pop star in her low-cut black suit and dramatic eye make-up.
Purple was the theme for Misha B as she emerged from make-up with sexy and sultry violet eyes before making her way to the costume department to get kitted out in her black PVC outfit for her rendition of Prince's Purple Rain.

Before and after: Rhythmix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock waits for her make-up to be finished before showing off her final look

Funky: The Rythymix girls showed no sign of nerves as they headed off to perform Ke$ha's Tik Tok

Me and my boys: Tulisa Contostavlos poses for a picture backstage with her boy band The Risk to wish them luck before the live show

Girl group Rhythmix were also seen in and out of the dressing room as they got prepared for their performance of Ke$ha's Tik Tok, which caused a debate as to whether it was actually rock for the rock-themed week.

Lots of behind the scenes pictures were taken over the weekend, especially on Sunday which sadly saw Sami Brookes kicked off the show in favour of Kitty.

Transformation: Kitty Brucknell poses for a picture after having her hair done before showing off her final look before the show

What a difference a day makes: Kitty looked softer with her blonde hair straightened and loose round her shoulders as she posed with Jonny and Sami before the results show on Sunday

But before she tearfully departed the reality TV show, Sami got to meet one of her idols, Kelly Clarkson, who won American Idol in 2002 and performed her new single on Sunday show.

Contestants also mingled with Professor Green, who also performed on the show and were snapped with each other and the judges as they wrapped up another busy and eventful X Factor weekend.

One for the photo album: Sophie cuddles up to Professor Green as a delighted Johnny gives his mentor Louis Walsh a big hug

The girls with the big voices: She might have been voted off, but Sami looked happy as she posed for a picture with Kelly Clarkson who had performed on the show

The boys done good: Gary Barlow smiles in admiration at his acts Craig, Marcus Collins and Frankie as they all made it through to next week's show

And a photographer who was lucky enough to get in on the action backstage managed to capture the excitement - and no doubt absolute nervousness - of the contestants as they put on brave faces before heading onto the stage with their mentors to face the public vote.

And that moment when the screen was pulled back and the acts were ushered on the stage in front of the public audience was captured as they all gripped hands and went out to discover their fate.

You ready, ladies? Kelly poses with her girls Misha, Sophie and Janet Devlin before leading them out to find out their fate

Let the battle commence - again: The judges, Kelly Rowland, Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos and Gary Barlow, pose for a snap together before Saturday's live show

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