Kelly Rowland out of XF UK this weekend, Ashley J Baptiste leaves The Risk, is replaced by Ashford Campbell from Nu Vibe, Jedward to meet Britney Spears? X Factor stars visit a children’s hospice ahead of the release of their special charity single, Jedward: “We Are Doing Eurovision 2012”, Rhythmix change their name to LITTLE MIX. Check out THE FIX FACTOR!
THE FIX FACTOR
X Factor in crisis: Kelly Rowland to miss weekend shows after bust-up with Tulisa
EXCLUSIVE
- Show bosses say singer has sore throat
- Kelly flew to Los Angeles following bust-up with Tulisa
- Nicole Scherzinger favourite to replace her
Read more: The Daily Mail
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More X Factor drama ahead. Ashley is QUITTING The Risk. Replaced by Nu Vibe member. MADNESS! #xfactordanwootton Dan Wootton
Ashley from The Risk has been suffering with some pretty serious illness. Hope that’s reason behind his eXit. He may live to regret it…danwootton Dan Wootton
I’m hearing ASHFORD from Nu Vibe to replace ASHLEY in The Risk. Bet the other Nu Vibe members are livid. #xfactor
IT’S OFFICIAL:
Ashley J Baptiste leaves The Risk
Fans of The Risk, we hope you’re sitting down – we’ve got some bad news. Ashley J Baptiste has decided to leave the band.
The 22-year-old, who was put into The Risk with Charlie Healy, Derry Mensah and Andrew Merry by Tulisa at Judges’ Houses, made his shock decision on Thursday. And despite attempts by the other boys and Tulisa to persuade him to stay, Ashley had made his mind up.
There were a lot of tears shed and the other Risk boys were all gutted but all three told us they supported the tough choice made by Ashley.
Now for some good news! And boy, do we need it. After a bit of thought, Charlie, Derry and Andrew decided they couldn’t carry on as a trio and wanted to stay as a foursome… so guess who they chose to come and join them?
Well, we can exclusively announce that at 6pm on Friday evening, Ashford Campbell from Nu Vibe became the newest member of The Risk, after our talented trio requested him specifically – a request supported by Tulisa.
Read more: X Factor UK Official Website
First The Risk 3.0 photo: http://twitpic.com/776ca1
Jedward to meet and perform with their idol … Britney Spears!
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We are gonna get to Perform with Britney Spears Tonight! It’s gonna be a JEPIC moment and we are gonna relive it and remember it for life!planetjedward JEDWARD
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Jedward: “We Are Doing Eurovision 2012”
EXCLUSIVE | Louis Walsh apparently has songs lined up for the lads…
Jedward have exclusively told MTV.co.uk that they are going to be representing Ireland for a second time at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012.
During a chat with the lads at the launch of game Disney Universe at iconic London toy store Hamleys, The X Factor twins could hardly contain their excitement at being asked to represent their country for the second year running.
John revealed: “Guess what? We have exclusive news for MTV.co.uk. We’re gonna be doing Eurovision 2012. It’s totally awesome.”
“We did Eurovision 2011 and since we did that we’re known all across Europe and all across the world. And next year its gonna be even bigger and better because we’re in all these teen magazines, and we go all over Europe.”
Read more: MTV.co.uk
X Factor girl group Rhythmix forced to change their name after charity posts open letter to Simon Cowell
It’s a catchy name befitting of any funky young girl group with ambitions to top the pop charts.
But unfortunately for X Factor stars Rhythmix, they have been forced to change their moniker as it is already trademarked to a charity.
The four-piece will have to undergo a mid-series name change after the children’s music charity wrote an open letter to X Factor boss Simon Cowell.
Read more: The Daily Mail
X Factor has a new girl group! Rhythmix changes name to Little Mix following protest from Brighton charity
X Factor girl group Rhythmix have changed their name in the face of protests from a Brighton charity of the same name that works with disabled and vulnerable children.
The group is to be known as Little Mix from now on.
The four girls said they came up with the new name after talking it over with their mentor Tulisa Contostavlos.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Doing it for the kids: X Factor stars visit a children’s hospice ahead of the release of their special charity single
Children at a hospice got an X-tra special surprise when all the finalists from the X Factor paid them an emotional visit this week.
Singers from the show including Sophie Habibis, Marcus Collins, The Risk, Janet Devlin and Rhythmix – who have to change their name soon as it’s already used by a charity – were all on hand to provide an entertaining afternoon to the terminally ill children.
And the visit clearly had an effect on the contestants, as well as the poorly youngsters, with plenty of smiles all round at the Shooting Star Chase Hospice in Guildford.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Is the Kitty full? X Factor star gets stuck in to a spot of lunch (and wears another odd outfit) during a visit to Westfield
Rehearsals for the X Factor are obviously having an effect on Kitty Brucknell’s appetite.
The 26-year-old singer was pictured filling her face today at the Westfield shopping centre in Shepherd’s Bush, west London.
Kitty made for quite a sight as per usual, again choosing an outfit that was harsh on the eye and rather uncoordinated.
Read more: The Daily Mail
She’ll do anything for a fiver! X Factor’s Kitty Brucknell offers to ‘write essays, do school homework and blag sick days off work’ on bizarre website
She might have hit headlines in recent weeks for her involvement in The X Factor, but before signing up for the show Kitty Brucknell was offering to do just about anything for £5.
The 26-year-old singer can be seen offering a range of bizarre services on the website Five Squids, which gives people the chance to pay just £5 for any service they need.
Kitty, who uses her real name Kimberley Dayle on the site, boasts that her special talents include writing essays, doing school homework, blagging sick days off work and getting people freebies by making complaints.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Scots X Factor hopeful Andrew Merry: Female attention has been amazing
Andrew Merry, left, loves being an X Factor hit with the girls
IF Frankie Cocozza thinks he is the ladies man of this year’s X Factor, he never bet on Scot Andrew Merry.
The Risk member has spoken of his delight at having women falling at his feet since he became famous.
The 20-year-old car salesman, from Ayr, has been making the most of his new status, canoodling with Perrie Edwards from girl group Rhythmix and reportedly bedding Chess Leigh from the Lovettes at the judges’ houses stage.
And all this, despite his mentor Tulisa slapping a sex ban on her finalists before they entered the house. In fact, the cheeky hopeful reckons he’d quite like the nod from her, too.
Read more: The Daily Record
Hello Jack, how’s your back? Johnny Robinson quizzed by welfare official over ‘years of incapacity payouts’
He may be one of the X Factor’s more animated characters, but according to one report Johnny Robinson is claiming incapacity benefits for a bad back.
The 45-year-old singer gyrates his way through many of his performances, but it’s been alleged that he is now under investigation for years of claims relating to a back issue.
Johnny is now set to face a probe after an old acquaintance spotted him dancing on the telly talent show.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Oh Boy, X Factor’s Johnny Robinson is like George
JOHNNY Robinson proves he is a karma chameleon by impersonating Boy George in a 1990s TV talent show.
The Londoner dressed up as his Culture Club idol for ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes in the Nineties.
Read more: The Sun
‘Oh my gawd, I’m pregnant!’ Stacey Solomon expecting second child with boyfriend Aaron
Reality TV star Stacey Solomon is expecting her second child.
The former X Factor contestant, 22, is three months pregnant with a sibling for her three-year-old son Zac.
The I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star admitted the pregnancy had been unplanned, but a pleasant surprise for her and boyfriend Aaron Barnham.
Read more: The Daily Mail
3 Words: Learn to tweet! Is Cheryl Cole the least interesting celebrity on Twitter?
She recently admitted that she was a ‘rookie’ when it came to using Twitter, and it seems that Cheryl Cole was correct.
The 28-year-old has been using the social networking site for a few years now but it seems she just can’t get the hang of it.
The latest tweet involving the star came from her personal assistant, Lily England, who posted a picture of the singer listening to some music today.
Read more: The Daily Mail
Cheryl Cole hits back at ‘ill-informed Daily Mail crap’
The 28-year-old’s management Supersonic PR tweeted: “If @MailOnline think @CherylCole is boring on twitter why do they always run a story each time she tweets?!”
This prompted Cole to respond, hitting back that the paper does not need to follow her feed. She said: “I wouldn’t mind but what an ill informed load of crap it is SMH.. 3 words.. Don’t follow me *eggs* haha (sic).”
Receiving support from her fans, the ‘Promise This’ star retweeted one message which informed her that “on twitter we call them Daily Fail”.
Read more: Digital Spy
