TV
TV
Louisa Johnson has rubbished claims she could miss 'The X Factor' final this weekend.
The 17-year-old beauty sparked fears she wouldn't be well enough to take to the stage after she was forced to pull out of a performance earlier this week having been put on voice and bed rest, but she's now claimed she's more than ready.
She told BANG Showbiz: "I don't know where this, 'I'm not going to be able to make it to the final' has come from, because I'm not going to not make it.
"I'm so ready to perform and yeah I've got a sore throat but it'll be gone by the weekend."
And Louisa's mentor Rita Ora - who joined the show as a judge after being poached from 'The Voice' by boss Simon Cowell - is desperate for her act to win.
Asked how it would feel to win her first series, she said: "That would be so f***ing awesome. I don't think I'd ever shut up for like a year. I'll be like, 'See Simon, you picked the right girl!' "
However, the 'Body on Me' hitmaker thinks Louisa has a great career ahead of her whether she wins or not.
Rita added: "We've found a star anyway. It'll be amazing for her to be the winner, but I don't think this will be the last time you see Louisa Johnson."
'The X Factor' final airs Saturday (12.12.15) and Sunday (13.12.15) at 8pm on ITV.
Louisa Johnson ‘so ready’ for The X Factor final
Louisa Johnson has rubbished claims she could miss 'The X Factor' final this weekend.
The 17-year-old beauty sparked fears she wouldn't be well enough to take to the stage after she was forced to pull out of a performance earlier this week having been put on voice and bed rest, but she's now claimed she's more than ready.
She told BANG Showbiz: "I don't know where this, 'I'm not going to be able to make it to the final' has come from, because I'm not going to not make it.
"I'm so ready to perform and yeah I've got a sore throat but it'll be gone by the weekend."
And Louisa's mentor Rita Ora - who joined the show as a judge after being poached from 'The Voice' by boss Simon Cowell - is desperate for her act to win.
Asked how it would feel to win her first series, she said: "That would be so f***ing awesome. I don't think I'd ever shut up for like a year. I'll be like, 'See Simon, you picked the right girl!' "
However, the 'Body on Me' hitmaker thinks Louisa has a great career ahead of her whether she wins or not.
Rita added: "We've found a star anyway. It'll be amazing for her to be the winner, but I don't think this will be the last time you see Louisa Johnson."
'The X Factor' final airs Saturday (12.12.15) and Sunday (13.12.15) at 8pm on ITV.
TV
Reggie 'N' Bollie want to help people forget about their worries.
The 'X Factor' finalists - who are set to compete against Che Chesterman and Louisa Johnson in this weekend's final despite being seen as a "joke act" at the beginning of the series - have confessed they love spreading joy with their uplifting performances.
Bollie told BANG Showbiz: "We're always going to put smiles on people's faces because that's what we aim to do. When you watch us on the TV, when you come to watch us live, we want to make you happy. For a minute or two minutes we want to make you forget about your worries."
Reggie added: "This weekend everyone should expect something massive."
The duo's mentor, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini added that she's got something special up her sleeve for the final.
She said: "We're going in for the win.
"I'm taking them as far as I can possibly stretch them this weekend. We're not here to go out on Saturday."
'The X Factor' final kicks off on Saturday (12.12.15) when one of the three acts will go home before the winner is crowned on Sunday (13.12.15) on ITV.
Reggie ‘N’ Bollie want to make fans happy
Reggie 'N' Bollie want to help people forget about their worries.
The 'X Factor' finalists - who are set to compete against Che Chesterman and Louisa Johnson in this weekend's final despite being seen as a "joke act" at the beginning of the series - have confessed they love spreading joy with their uplifting performances.
Bollie told BANG Showbiz: "We're always going to put smiles on people's faces because that's what we aim to do. When you watch us on the TV, when you come to watch us live, we want to make you happy. For a minute or two minutes we want to make you forget about your worries."
Reggie added: "This weekend everyone should expect something massive."
The duo's mentor, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini added that she's got something special up her sleeve for the final.
She said: "We're going in for the win.
"I'm taking them as far as I can possibly stretch them this weekend. We're not here to go out on Saturday."
'The X Factor' final kicks off on Saturday (12.12.15) when one of the three acts will go home before the winner is crowned on Sunday (13.12.15) on ITV.
TV
Simon Cowell wants to "poach" 'Big Brother's Emma Willis and Rylan Clark for a hosting gig on the 'X Factor.'
The 56-year-old boss is reportedly keen to snatch the well-loved duo from the Channel 5 programme as he wants to shake up the ITV show once again next year by bringing them in as replacements for Olly Murs and Caroline Flack.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "It would cause fireworks poaching Emma and Rylan off 'Big Brother' but Simon usually gets what he wants. He nicked Alesha Dixon off 'Strictly' to be a judge on 'Britain's Got Talent' and Rita Ora from 'The Voice' for 'The X Factor.' "
Rumours the music mogul is planning to drop Olly, 31, and Caroline, 36, once this year's show wraps up comes after the 'Dear Darlin' hitmaker made a number of on-air gaffes.
Last month, the pop star, who shot into the limelight after competing on the programme in 2009, sparked rumours the show was a fix after he told contestant Monica Michael she was going home before the official result was announced.
But it's not just the public questioning Olly's future on the 'X Factor' as he also believes his job hangs in the balance.
He said recently: "I don't know if me and Caroline will be back next series - we'll have to wait and see what happens. It's up to Simon Cowell and his guys to make that decision."
Simon Cowell wants Emma Willis and Rylan Clark as next year’s X Factor hosts?
Simon Cowell wants to "poach" 'Big Brother's Emma Willis and Rylan Clark for a hosting gig on the 'X Factor.'
The 56-year-old boss is reportedly keen to snatch the well-loved duo from the Channel 5 programme as he wants to shake up the ITV show once again next year by bringing them in as replacements for Olly Murs and Caroline Flack.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "It would cause fireworks poaching Emma and Rylan off 'Big Brother' but Simon usually gets what he wants. He nicked Alesha Dixon off 'Strictly' to be a judge on 'Britain's Got Talent' and Rita Ora from 'The Voice' for 'The X Factor.' "
Rumours the music mogul is planning to drop Olly, 31, and Caroline, 36, once this year's show wraps up comes after the 'Dear Darlin' hitmaker made a number of on-air gaffes.
Last month, the pop star, who shot into the limelight after competing on the programme in 2009, sparked rumours the show was a fix after he told contestant Monica Michael she was going home before the official result was announced.
But it's not just the public questioning Olly's future on the 'X Factor' as he also believes his job hangs in the balance.
He said recently: "I don't know if me and Caroline will be back next series - we'll have to wait and see what happens. It's up to Simon Cowell and his guys to make that decision."
TV
Cheryl Fenandez-Versini insists winning 'The X Factor' doesn't matter.
The 'Only Human' singer has tried to advise her acts on the show about the realities of life in the spotlight and admitted she told them coming in first place won't guarantee success, just as losing out doesn't mean failure.
She said: "I wasn't going to lie to my acts but what matters is what happens after 'The X Factor' - not whether you win.
"It matters to me that one of my acts win, but my job has been to five as much advice as possible and share my experiences."
And Cheryl - whose group Reggie 'N' Bollie will compete against Che Chesterman and Louisa Johnson in next weekend's final - has also been frank with her acts about the pitfalls of fame.
She told Closer magazine: "I told my acts bits and pieces about the pitfalls of fame because I didn't want to put them off their dream. I don't want it to become a nightmare."
The 32-year-old star thinks the groups have it easier than the solo artists because they can rely on one another for support.
She added: "I had the groups so they have each other, which is the beauty of being in a band because you have power in numbers."
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini: Winning X Factor doesn’t matter
Cheryl Fenandez-Versini insists winning 'The X Factor' doesn't matter.
The 'Only Human' singer has tried to advise her acts on the show about the realities of life in the spotlight and admitted she told them coming in first place won't guarantee success, just as losing out doesn't mean failure.
She said: "I wasn't going to lie to my acts but what matters is what happens after 'The X Factor' - not whether you win.
"It matters to me that one of my acts win, but my job has been to five as much advice as possible and share my experiences."
And Cheryl - whose group Reggie 'N' Bollie will compete against Che Chesterman and Louisa Johnson in next weekend's final - has also been frank with her acts about the pitfalls of fame.
She told Closer magazine: "I told my acts bits and pieces about the pitfalls of fame because I didn't want to put them off their dream. I don't want it to become a nightmare."
The 32-year-old star thinks the groups have it easier than the solo artists because they can rely on one another for support.
She added: "I had the groups so they have each other, which is the beauty of being in a band because you have power in numbers."
TV
Danny Dyer has gone off geese after working with a "very aggressive and flappy" goose in 'EastEnders'.
The 38-year-old star, who plays Queen Vic pub landlord Mick Carter in the BBC One soap, found it tough to work with the festive bird because it was so mischievous on set.
He said: "I used to be a massive fan of geese, but I've gone off them.
"It was a lovely little thing, but very aggressive and too flappy.
"It loved flapping its wings and didn't behave itself whatsoever.
"It was quite difficult, I ain't gonna lie."
Aunt Babe - who is played by Annette Badland - brings the goose into the pub to fatten it up for Christmas lunch.
But Danny admitted he hasn't got a personal grudge against the goose - he's never had a penchant for birds.
He told InsideSoap magazine: "I've never been a big fan of birds anyway, to be honest.
"I can't stand pigeons and now you can add geese to the list, too."
Danny Dyer hates geese after incident with ‘aggressive’ bird
Danny Dyer has gone off geese after working with a "very aggressive and flappy" goose in 'EastEnders'.
The 38-year-old star, who plays Queen Vic pub landlord Mick Carter in the BBC One soap, found it tough to work with the festive bird because it was so mischievous on set.
He said: "I used to be a massive fan of geese, but I've gone off them.
"It was a lovely little thing, but very aggressive and too flappy.
"It loved flapping its wings and didn't behave itself whatsoever.
"It was quite difficult, I ain't gonna lie."
Aunt Babe - who is played by Annette Badland - brings the goose into the pub to fatten it up for Christmas lunch.
But Danny admitted he hasn't got a personal grudge against the goose - he's never had a penchant for birds.
He told InsideSoap magazine: "I've never been a big fan of birds anyway, to be honest.
"I can't stand pigeons and now you can add geese to the list, too."
TV
Confirmation of Adele's appearance at 'The X Factor' Final is "the best news" Simon Cowell has had "all year".
The 56-year-old music mogul has promised a "sensational" finish to this year's programme, with Coldplay, One Direction and Adele all set to perform in London over the coming weekend.
Speaking at the Hilton London Wembley ahead of 'The X Factor' Final, Simon told BANG Showbiz: "It took me a while to make up my mind if we really wanted her. Are you kidding?
"When we got the news - and I had to keep it quiet last weekend - it was the best news I've had all year.
"She absolutely is going to cap off what I hope is going to be an amazing weekend and actually it's really the best of British.
"It's Coldplay, it's One Direction, it's Adele - it's the biggest artists in the world. It's going to be sensational."
The 27-year-old Londoner will perform her track 'Hello', from her chart-topping album '25', which was released last month.
Meanwhile, Simon also praised the quality of this year's competition, and admitted he's a fan of the newly-introduced six-chair challenge concept.
He said: "The talent was great and people liked the six chair challenge."
What's more, Simon claimed he was looking forward to seeing rival programme 'The Voice' make the transition from BBC to ITV, the long-time home of 'The X Factor'.
Asked about the planned move, Simon said: "It doesn't matter to me whether it's on BBC or ITV.
"I think in a weird way it'll be more a little bit more gentlemanly when it's on ITV because I've been on lots of networks where we have two shows on at the same time and ['The X Factor'] is going to stay where it is."
'The X Factor' continues at 8pm on ITV1 on Saturday (12.12.15).
Simon Cowell thrilled to welcome Adele to The X Factor
Confirmation of Adele's appearance at 'The X Factor' Final is "the best news" Simon Cowell has had "all year".
The 56-year-old music mogul has promised a "sensational" finish to this year's programme, with Coldplay, One Direction and Adele all set to perform in London over the coming weekend.
Speaking at the Hilton London Wembley ahead of 'The X Factor' Final, Simon told BANG Showbiz: "It took me a while to make up my mind if we really wanted her. Are you kidding?
"When we got the news - and I had to keep it quiet last weekend - it was the best news I've had all year.
"She absolutely is going to cap off what I hope is going to be an amazing weekend and actually it's really the best of British.
"It's Coldplay, it's One Direction, it's Adele - it's the biggest artists in the world. It's going to be sensational."
The 27-year-old Londoner will perform her track 'Hello', from her chart-topping album '25', which was released last month.
Meanwhile, Simon also praised the quality of this year's competition, and admitted he's a fan of the newly-introduced six-chair challenge concept.
He said: "The talent was great and people liked the six chair challenge."
What's more, Simon claimed he was looking forward to seeing rival programme 'The Voice' make the transition from BBC to ITV, the long-time home of 'The X Factor'.
Asked about the planned move, Simon said: "It doesn't matter to me whether it's on BBC or ITV.
"I think in a weird way it'll be more a little bit more gentlemanly when it's on ITV because I've been on lots of networks where we have two shows on at the same time and ['The X Factor'] is going to stay where it is."
'The X Factor' continues at 8pm on ITV1 on Saturday (12.12.15).
TV
Louisa Johnson has returned to 'X Factor' rehearsals after pulling out of a performance last night (09.12.15).
The 17-year-old hopeful is working away in the studios today and will be again tomorrow (11.12.15) ahead of the first part of the ITV show's two-day finale on Saturday (12.12.15), but will be "taking it easy" to ensure she doesn't do any damage to her voice.
A source told RadioTimes.com: "She'll be doing rehearsals today, they're all in studios today as they will be tomorrow. But she obviously will be taking it easy."
Louisa - who will go up against fellow hopefuls Reggie 'N' Bollie and Che Chesterman on Saturday - sparked fears she could miss 'The X Factor' final yesterday when had to pull out of a performance in Liverpool after falling ill.
She wrote on Twitter: "so sorry that im missing tonight in liverpool! Need to be on strict voice rest ahead of the biggest week of my life, it needs to be perfect (sic)."
An 'X Factor' spokesperson said: "Unfortunately Louisa is unwell and we have been advised by doctors that she currently needs to be on bed and voice rest ahead of this weekend's final. We're sorry to disappoint anyone who was looking forward to supporting her at her performance in Liverpool today."
Despite concerns, Louisa remains odds-on favourite to win the competition with many bookies.
Reggie 'N' Bollie are second favourites, and singer Che is an outsider ahead of Saturday's show, when two of the three will clinch a place in Sunday's (13.12.15) final.
Louisa Johnson returns to X Factor rehearsals
Louisa Johnson has returned to 'X Factor' rehearsals after pulling out of a performance last night (09.12.15).
The 17-year-old hopeful is working away in the studios today and will be again tomorrow (11.12.15) ahead of the first part of the ITV show's two-day finale on Saturday (12.12.15), but will be "taking it easy" to ensure she doesn't do any damage to her voice.
A source told RadioTimes.com: "She'll be doing rehearsals today, they're all in studios today as they will be tomorrow. But she obviously will be taking it easy."
Louisa - who will go up against fellow hopefuls Reggie 'N' Bollie and Che Chesterman on Saturday - sparked fears she could miss 'The X Factor' final yesterday when had to pull out of a performance in Liverpool after falling ill.
She wrote on Twitter: "so sorry that im missing tonight in liverpool! Need to be on strict voice rest ahead of the biggest week of my life, it needs to be perfect (sic)."
An 'X Factor' spokesperson said: "Unfortunately Louisa is unwell and we have been advised by doctors that she currently needs to be on bed and voice rest ahead of this weekend's final. We're sorry to disappoint anyone who was looking forward to supporting her at her performance in Liverpool today."
Despite concerns, Louisa remains odds-on favourite to win the competition with many bookies.
Reggie 'N' Bollie are second favourites, and singer Che is an outsider ahead of Saturday's show, when two of the three will clinch a place in Sunday's (13.12.15) final.
TV
George Shelley has admitted he and Ferne McCann have a "connection".
The Union J singer and the 'Only Way Is Essex' star appeared to have fallen head over heels for one another in the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle and while they've refused to comment on whether or not they're dating, George has confessed there is definitely a spark between them.
He said: "It's kind of like being put in a pressure cooker, the whole situation in the jungle, and we obviously get on, we've obviously got a connection and I think we're just looking forward to seeing what happens."
Ferne - who split from long-term boyfriend and former 'TOWIE' co-star Charlie Sims earlier this year - went on to insist it was "inevitable" they were going to get on well in the jungle.
She told ITV's 'This Morning': "We got so close in there and we were the youngest two people in the camp and it was inevitable that we were going to get on. I've skipped the fancy stage. I love him. I think we get on very well as friends.
"It's the complete opposite to a showmance. What me and George have is genuine. We've got a fantastic friendship."
And the brunette beauty claimed that while they've spent 24 hours a day with each other over the past few weeks, they still haven't locked lips.
She added: "No we didn't kissed and no we haven't kissed."
George Shelley and Ferne McCann have a ‘connection’
George Shelley has admitted he and Ferne McCann have a "connection".
The Union J singer and the 'Only Way Is Essex' star appeared to have fallen head over heels for one another in the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle and while they've refused to comment on whether or not they're dating, George has confessed there is definitely a spark between them.
He said: "It's kind of like being put in a pressure cooker, the whole situation in the jungle, and we obviously get on, we've obviously got a connection and I think we're just looking forward to seeing what happens."
Ferne - who split from long-term boyfriend and former 'TOWIE' co-star Charlie Sims earlier this year - went on to insist it was "inevitable" they were going to get on well in the jungle.
She told ITV's 'This Morning': "We got so close in there and we were the youngest two people in the camp and it was inevitable that we were going to get on. I've skipped the fancy stage. I love him. I think we get on very well as friends.
"It's the complete opposite to a showmance. What me and George have is genuine. We've got a fantastic friendship."
And the brunette beauty claimed that while they've spent 24 hours a day with each other over the past few weeks, they still haven't locked lips.
She added: "No we didn't kissed and no we haven't kissed."
TV
Vicky Pattison wants to host a late night version of 'Loose Women' titled 'Loose Lasses'.
The former 'Geordie Shore' star - who was crowned Queen of the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle last weekend - has revealed she would love to launch her own panel show.
Speaking on ITV's 'Loose Women', she said: "I've got an idea to pitch to you. I'm going all 'Dragons' Den'! You ladies have inspired me and I want to do something similar but later at night so I can swear, called 'Loose Lasses'.
"Just like you but a little bit sassier!"
The 28-year-old star also revealed the reason for her late arrival back to the UK after she lost her passport during a changeover in Dubai.
She explained: "I got a little bit tipsy on my flight home. You're going to have a drink aren't you when you've been named Queen of the Jungle? So we had a couple of drinks from Brisbane to Dubai and there was a really good looking man sitting in front of us and he started talking to us and I just got a little bit distracted and I walked off the plane without my passport. I couldn't find it so we had all this drama until they eventually let us board with just a photocopy!"
Vicky Pattison to host late night version of Loose Women?
Vicky Pattison wants to host a late night version of 'Loose Women' titled 'Loose Lasses'.
The former 'Geordie Shore' star - who was crowned Queen of the 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' jungle last weekend - has revealed she would love to launch her own panel show.
Speaking on ITV's 'Loose Women', she said: "I've got an idea to pitch to you. I'm going all 'Dragons' Den'! You ladies have inspired me and I want to do something similar but later at night so I can swear, called 'Loose Lasses'.
"Just like you but a little bit sassier!"
The 28-year-old star also revealed the reason for her late arrival back to the UK after she lost her passport during a changeover in Dubai.
She explained: "I got a little bit tipsy on my flight home. You're going to have a drink aren't you when you've been named Queen of the Jungle? So we had a couple of drinks from Brisbane to Dubai and there was a really good looking man sitting in front of us and he started talking to us and I just got a little bit distracted and I walked off the plane without my passport. I couldn't find it so we had all this drama until they eventually let us board with just a photocopy!"