X Factor UK Headlines for 10/30/11

New “The Fix Factor” comics! Tara Reid stars in Jedward’s new music video, ‘Tulisa and I have no relationship. The show has become a living hell’ says Kelly Rowland… as Simon Cowell gives her 48 hours to return to the UK, The Risk’s Ashley Baptiste quit show for Jesus? + Chart updates!

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‘You’re like a singing secretary’: Louis Walsh slates Sophie Habibis after her ‘dull as dishwater’ X Factor performance
She’s had it tough since getting through to the live finals of the X Factor competition and moaned that she wasn’t getting enough attention like her fellow contestants.

But unfortunately for Sophie Habibis, tonight’s performance on the Halloween special of the X Factor did give her some attention – but for all the wrong reasons.

The 19-year-old barmaid from north west London was the third act to take to the stage tonight with her own spooky rendition of Nancy Sinatra’s Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down).
Read more: The Daily Mail

‘I ain’t taking any nonsense from this one’: Alexandra Burke makes her mark on the X Factor judging panel and has an affectionate dig at Louis Walsh

  • Alexandra replaced a sick Kelly Rowland on tonight’s judging panel
  • Had a friendly spat with Louis Walsh after she dubbed his act Kitty Brucknell as ‘cabaret’

Read more: The Daily Mail

‘Tulisa and I have no relationship. The show has become a living hell’ says Kelly Rowland… as Simon Cowell gives her 48 hours to return to the UK

  • Kelly flew to the US following bust up with Tulisa
  • The singer then claimed that she was ‘too ill’ to fly back and appear on The X Factor this weekend
  • Kelly was replaced by former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke on last night’s live show
  • Simon Cowell has given Kelly 48 hours to return to the UK
  • Meanwhile ratings continue to plummet as Strictly Come Dancing drew more viewers than the X Factor for the first time since 2007

Read more: The Daily Mail

‘I met her… I banged her’: X Factor’s Frankie Cocozza stuns viewers with crude description of one night stand with Geordie Shore’s Holly Hagan
He’s quickly making a name for himself as the bad boy on this year’s X Factor, with even mentor Gary Barlow admitting he ‘can’t be tamed’.

But last night Frankie Cocozza, 18, took his obtrusive attitude too far on The Xtra Factor as he described his one night stand with Geordie Shore’s Holly Hagan.

Asked by hosts Caroline Flack and Olly Murs what had happened with reality TV star Holly, Frankie crudely replied: ‘I met her… I banged her’.
Read more: The Daily Mail

Odd one out: X Factor judge Tulisa gets in the Halloween spirit by dressing up as Catwomen but the rest of the panel opt out
She likes to wow the audience with a glamorous outfit each week but Tulisa Contostavlos thought otherwise this week.

Embracing Halloween, the X Factor judge decided to don a black leather catsuit complete with pointy ears for tonight’s special spooky show.

But she was left looking rather stupid as none of her fellow judges joined her in the fancy dress department as stand-in judge, Alexandra Burke, opted for a shimmering dress and Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh wore their normal suits.
Read more: The Daily Mail

‘I’m finding this really hard’: Little Mix singer Jesy left in tears on X Factor over hurtful internet comments about her weight

She’s won herself thousands of fans all over the world with her down-to-earth attitude and personable behaviour.

But last night Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson broke down in tears on X Factor after discovering hurtful comments regarding her weight left on Twitter.

The 20-year-old singer told bandmate Jade Thirlwall that she was struggling with her own insecurities after seeing the comments.
Read more: The Daily Mail

All eyes on Alexandra Burke as she arrives at the X Factor to take Kelly Rowland’s place on the judging panel for tonight’s live show

  • Alexandra will appear on the judging panel for tonight’s show
  • X Factor bosses were forced to search for a replacement after Kelly Rowland flew to Los Angeles
  • The Destiny’s Child star has fallen ill, and claims she is too unwell to return in time for tonight’s show

Read more: The Daily Mail

More X Factor chaos as Ashley quits The Risk… and is replaced by Nu Vibe’s Ashford
The Risk have been one of the bookies favourites after their strong performances during the live X Factor shows.

However, the group has been dealt a huge blow after bandmember Ashley J Baptiste has decided to quit.

Rather than continue as a three-piece in tonight’s show, the remaining members Charlie Healy, Andrew Merry and Derry Mensah have asked Nu Vibe singer Ashford Campbell to join.
Read more: The Daily Mail

Ashley who? The Risk debut new member Ashford and a ‘Thriller’ of a performance on the X Factor’s Halloween special
Despite singing with a new member, X Factor boy band, The Risk, proved they’ve still got what it takes to stay in the competition.

Singing their own version of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, the three remaining members: Charlie Healy, Andrew Merry and Derry Mensah welcomed Ashford Campbell with open arms and wowed the judges once again.

Former member Ashley J. Baptiste quit the show this week by telling his mentor, Tulisa Contostavlos: ‘This isn’t for me. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done.’
Read more: The Daily Mail

X Factor 2011: The Risk’s Ashley Baptiste quit show for Jesus as uneasy with Halloween theme
THE Risk’s Ashley Baptiste quit because last night’s Halloween theme went against his Christian faith.

The Cambridge graduate, 22, said he felt uneasy celebrating the holiday as it had its roots in pagan rituals.

A show source said Ashley had ­struggled to fit in because of his faith and added: “He’s on a ­different ­wavelength to the rest. He doesn’t want to upset his ­bandmates but knows this is for the best.”
Read more: The Daily Mirror

Who needs Pamela? Jedward are joined by Baywatch wannabe Tara Reid as they run amok on Venice Beach for their new video
She’s the ultimate Baywatch babe who entered the Big Brother house to give this year’s contestants a thrill on their first night.

And Pamela Anderson also just missed out on the chance to meet the bouncing pop duo Jedward and get the chance to star in their video.

But the twins clearly had their own swimsuit-clad lifeguard in mind and called on their own blonde bombshell housemate Tara Reid, as they jetted to California for the shoot.
Read more: The Daily Mail

Has Cheryl Cole got herself a new man? Singer sparks romance rumours after tweeting Alex Da Kid ‘I love you’
She was linked to New York producer Alex Da Kid earlier this year after the pair worked together on her new album.

But now Cheryl Cole has furthered romance rumours by tweeting the music star that she loves him.

The Girls Aloud singer took to her Twitter page in the early hours of the morning to declare her feelings for Da Kid.
Read more: The Daily Mail

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The UK Radio Airplay Chart – Week 43
6 Kelly Clarkson – Mr. Know It All Label: RCA Plays: 3, 671 Impacts: 45.26m LW: 11
10 Olly Murs – Heart Skips A Beat Label: Epic Plays: 3, 391 Impacts: 43.61m LW: 7
14 One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful Label: Syco Plays: 3, 299 Impacts: 31.61m LW: 8
27 Matt Cardle – Run For Your Life Label: Columbia Plays: 2, 508 Impacts: 23.62m LW: 13
30 Will Young – Jealousy Label: RCA Plays: 2, 573 Impacts: 22.44m LW: 26
31 JLS – Take A Chance On Me Label: Epic Plays: 1, 818 Impacts: 22.21m LW: 51
40 Cher Lloyd ft. Mike Posner – With Ur Love Label: Syco Plays: 913 Impacts: 19.44m LW: 40
52 One Direction – Gotta Be You Label: Syco Plays: 221 Impacts: 16.75m LW: 119

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Irish Charts
Singles
8 One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
14 Kelly Clarkson – Mr. Know It All
43 Matt Cardle – Run For Your Life (12-26-43)
49 Olly Murs – Heart Skips A Beat (feat. Rizzle Kicks)

Albums
7 Matt Cardle – Letters (2-7)
8 Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
22 Jedward – Victory
49 Jedward – Planet Jedward
69 Will Young – Echoes
73 Olly Murs – Olly Murs
74 JLS – Outta This World
75 Joe McElderry – Classic
92 Susan Boyle – The Gift

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The Official Charts – UK
Singles
1 Professor Green – Read All About It (feat. Emeli Sande) (153K)
2 Labrinth – Earthquake (feat. Tinie Tempah) (SYCO) (115K)
3 Rihanna – We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
4 Kelly Clarkson – Mr. Know It All (6-4)
5 Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger (feat. Christina Aguilera)
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18 One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
30 Olly Murs – Heart Skips A Beat (feat. Rizzle Kicks)
52 Matt Cardle – Run For Your Life (6-23-52)
56 Will Young – Jealousy

Albums
1 Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto (208K)
2 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
3 Michael Buble – Christmas
4 Bruno Mars – Doo Wops & Hooligans
5 Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
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6 Matt Cardle – Letters (2-6)
22 Ronan Parke – Ronan Parke
24 Will Young – Echoes
37 Joe McElderry – Classic
79 Olly Murs – Olly Murs

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