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Seal has slammed 'X Factor' and 'The Voice' for not protecting its artists.
Although the 52-year-old singer took part in the first two seasons of the Australian version of 'The Voice' he insisted that TV music and talent shows suffer from a number of format issues, including a lack of support when the programme ends.
Speaking to John Leslie on his Key 2 Greatest Hits radio show in Manchester, he said: "I think that the format [of 'The Voice'] has some issues and I think that they need to be resolved. And not just that show, music or talent shows in general, I think they all kind of suffer from a similar thing.
"I've had a really great infrastructure. And these shows don't offer that. It's all mainly about great TV, and then after that it's like, wham, bam, thank you, right, you're off."
Seal went on to add: "When the artists are on the show, there's an infrastructure that supports them. And so basically it's like being signed to a record company and management and you have this whole kind of infrastructure. But when they're off the show, even when they win it, that infrastructure ceases to exist. Even when they're signed to record companies, they don't have the same infrastructure and the same support system. And that's why seldom does it yield any real major stars. It's not that the artists aren't talented. It's that there isn't an infrastructure that cultivates their talent and helps them grow as an artist.
Seal also ruled taking on a role on the judging panel of 'The X Factor'.
He said: "Well, I don't know if I would. I've got an album to... and I've also got four kids who are demanding and more deserving of my time. So I don't know."
Visit www.thegreatesthits.co.uk/stars for more.
Seal slams TV talent shows
Seal has slammed 'X Factor' and 'The Voice' for not protecting its artists.
Although the 52-year-old singer took part in the first two seasons of the Australian version of 'The Voice' he insisted that TV music and talent shows suffer from a number of format issues, including a lack of support when the programme ends.
Speaking to John Leslie on his Key 2 Greatest Hits radio show in Manchester, he said: "I think that the format [of 'The Voice'] has some issues and I think that they need to be resolved. And not just that show, music or talent shows in general, I think they all kind of suffer from a similar thing.
"I've had a really great infrastructure. And these shows don't offer that. It's all mainly about great TV, and then after that it's like, wham, bam, thank you, right, you're off."
Seal went on to add: "When the artists are on the show, there's an infrastructure that supports them. And so basically it's like being signed to a record company and management and you have this whole kind of infrastructure. But when they're off the show, even when they win it, that infrastructure ceases to exist. Even when they're signed to record companies, they don't have the same infrastructure and the same support system. And that's why seldom does it yield any real major stars. It's not that the artists aren't talented. It's that there isn't an infrastructure that cultivates their talent and helps them grow as an artist.
Seal also ruled taking on a role on the judging panel of 'The X Factor'.
He said: "Well, I don't know if I would. I've got an album to... and I've also got four kids who are demanding and more deserving of my time. So I don't know."
Visit www.thegreatesthits.co.uk/stars for more.
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Tom Daley has teamed up with the Cartoon Network for an anti-bullying campaign.
The British Olympic diver has joined the CN Buddy Network's initiative with ChildLine which encourages young people to "be a buddy, not a bully".
Explaining why he decided to get involved, Tom explained: "I jumped at the chance to work with Cartoon Network and ChildLine on this as I know only too well what it feels like to be bullied. I had things thrown at me at school and was rugby tackled on the school field for no reason and it made me feel terrible. It made me question whether I wanted to be a diver if it meant suffering in this way as a consequence. It was such a relief when I finally told someone.
"My advice; if you're being bullied, or you know someone that is, please remember that it's not your fault and you're not alone. Bullying is never acceptable and there is nothing shameful about asking for help - speaking up is the first step in making things better."
The campaign - which kicked off on Monday (16.11.15) and will feature an on-air campaign on the Cartoon Network - aims to raise awareness and empower young people to take action against bullying.
For more information, go to Cartoonnetwork.co.uk/beabuddy.
Tom Daley joins anti-bullying campaign
Tom Daley has teamed up with the Cartoon Network for an anti-bullying campaign.
The British Olympic diver has joined the CN Buddy Network's initiative with ChildLine which encourages young people to "be a buddy, not a bully".
Explaining why he decided to get involved, Tom explained: "I jumped at the chance to work with Cartoon Network and ChildLine on this as I know only too well what it feels like to be bullied. I had things thrown at me at school and was rugby tackled on the school field for no reason and it made me feel terrible. It made me question whether I wanted to be a diver if it meant suffering in this way as a consequence. It was such a relief when I finally told someone.
"My advice; if you're being bullied, or you know someone that is, please remember that it's not your fault and you're not alone. Bullying is never acceptable and there is nothing shameful about asking for help - speaking up is the first step in making things better."
The campaign - which kicked off on Monday (16.11.15) and will feature an on-air campaign on the Cartoon Network - aims to raise awareness and empower young people to take action against bullying.
For more information, go to Cartoonnetwork.co.uk/beabuddy.
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Jorgie Porter and Lady Colin Campbell triumphed in their 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here' Bushtucker challenge to earn 10 meals for camp.
The 'Hollyoaks' star and the 66-year-old writer took home ten stars in 'Disaster Chef', where they were presented with a number of dishes including crocodile anus, turkey testicles and camel lips.
Jorgie later revealed her favourite dish was the crocodile penis, telling presenters Ant and Dec: "It's really good. I like it. It tastes like dim sum. Big fan of the penis."
When asked why she thought viewers had chosen her to do the trial, she added: "I think they think we're not going to do it and they're all going to go hungry and they'll all kick off."
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the episode aired tonight (16.11.15), Lady C fell out with Tony Hadley, who was appointed team leader, when he rated her the least hardworking of the campmates.
Once she returned to camp after refusing to take part in a challenge where she could earn Dingo Dollars for her fellow celebrities, the 'Gold' hitmaker told her it wasn't personal.
But she fumed back: "This is a typical male cop out. Grow up. It is personal. If you're man enough to make the decision, stand by the consequences.
"Appreciation is a wonderful thing, and lack of it is very noticeable. You're a 55-year-old man and not figured out yet that everything has a consequence? Give me a break, what planet are you on?!"
Despite Lady C's unwillingness to complete the challenge, Yvette Fielding continued on her own and won the money for the camp.
During tonight's episode (16.11.15), viewers also found out the campmates would be joined in the jungle by three more celebrities - 'Made In Chelsea's Spencer Matthews, 'Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattison and 'The Only Way Is Essex's Ferne McCann.
Jorgie Porter and Lady Colin Campbell triumph in I’m A Celebrity Bushtucker challenge
Jorgie Porter and Lady Colin Campbell triumphed in their 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here' Bushtucker challenge to earn 10 meals for camp.
The 'Hollyoaks' star and the 66-year-old writer took home ten stars in 'Disaster Chef', where they were presented with a number of dishes including crocodile anus, turkey testicles and camel lips.
Jorgie later revealed her favourite dish was the crocodile penis, telling presenters Ant and Dec: "It's really good. I like it. It tastes like dim sum. Big fan of the penis."
When asked why she thought viewers had chosen her to do the trial, she added: "I think they think we're not going to do it and they're all going to go hungry and they'll all kick off."
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the episode aired tonight (16.11.15), Lady C fell out with Tony Hadley, who was appointed team leader, when he rated her the least hardworking of the campmates.
Once she returned to camp after refusing to take part in a challenge where she could earn Dingo Dollars for her fellow celebrities, the 'Gold' hitmaker told her it wasn't personal.
But she fumed back: "This is a typical male cop out. Grow up. It is personal. If you're man enough to make the decision, stand by the consequences.
"Appreciation is a wonderful thing, and lack of it is very noticeable. You're a 55-year-old man and not figured out yet that everything has a consequence? Give me a break, what planet are you on?!"
Despite Lady C's unwillingness to complete the challenge, Yvette Fielding continued on her own and won the money for the camp.
During tonight's episode (16.11.15), viewers also found out the campmates would be joined in the jungle by three more celebrities - 'Made In Chelsea's Spencer Matthews, 'Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattison and 'The Only Way Is Essex's Ferne McCann.
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Phoebe-Lettice Thompson is going to Australia for Christmas.
The former 'Made in Chelsea' star is looking forward to a break from the norm over the festive season this year, but isn't entirely sure what things will involve.
She said: "This year it is going to be very different to the usual sitting by the fire stuffing my face.
"I am headed to Australia so will be getting up going to the beach eating some shrimp...
"I think that is what they do there anyway!"
Though it is still only November, Phoebe has already made her New Year's resolutions for 2016.
Asked her resolutions, she told BANG Showbiz: "Do more test shoots and attempt to not eat as much fried chicken per week."
And thinking long term, the creative director has her career in mind.
She said: "In five years time, I think I'll be still a Creative Director either still at Illustrated People or another bigger brand."
To celebrate the festive season, Phoebe has teamed up with stylist Kylie Griffiths to create a series of imagery to tell the story of a BABY-G Christmas morning, bringing to life the Pretty Tough ethos of the watch brand.
Phoebe said of the shoot: "Collaborating with BABYG
on a festive themed shoot was the perfect way for me to bring to life a Pretty Tough Girl Christmas. I did this by conjuring up lots of nostalgic memories of when I first got my Baby G at age 10 and mixing it with my vision for the brand now."
The Jelly pack is available now in an updated design and brand new colourways, retailing at £65-£70. The Sneaker pack retails at £100 and the classic Retro Square - which has received a makeover in fresh new colours and contrasting bumper bars - costs £70.
Phoebe-Lettice Thompson plans Australian Christmas
Phoebe-Lettice Thompson is going to Australia for Christmas.
The former 'Made in Chelsea' star is looking forward to a break from the norm over the festive season this year, but isn't entirely sure what things will involve.
She said: "This year it is going to be very different to the usual sitting by the fire stuffing my face.
"I am headed to Australia so will be getting up going to the beach eating some shrimp...
"I think that is what they do there anyway!"
Though it is still only November, Phoebe has already made her New Year's resolutions for 2016.
Asked her resolutions, she told BANG Showbiz: "Do more test shoots and attempt to not eat as much fried chicken per week."
And thinking long term, the creative director has her career in mind.
She said: "In five years time, I think I'll be still a Creative Director either still at Illustrated People or another bigger brand."
To celebrate the festive season, Phoebe has teamed up with stylist Kylie Griffiths to create a series of imagery to tell the story of a BABY-G Christmas morning, bringing to life the Pretty Tough ethos of the watch brand.
Phoebe said of the shoot: "Collaborating with BABYG
on a festive themed shoot was the perfect way for me to bring to life a Pretty Tough Girl Christmas. I did this by conjuring up lots of nostalgic memories of when I first got my Baby G at age 10 and mixing it with my vision for the brand now."
The Jelly pack is available now in an updated design and brand new colourways, retailing at £65-£70. The Sneaker pack retails at £100 and the classic Retro Square - which has received a makeover in fresh new colours and contrasting bumper bars - costs £70.
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Jamie Raven could be set for his own TV show.
The 32-year-old magician is fresh from wowing audiences on this year's 'Britain's Got Talent' and is currently performing in the West End with his show 'The Illusionist' but he's now revealed he's likely to be getting his very own TV show.
Jamie exclusively revealed to BANG Showbiz: "We're trying to get a TV show at the minute. There's an idea we have and we're in talks for that at the moment."
Jamie has kept in touch with tough talking 'BGT' judge Simon Cowell - who runs the record label Syco - but didn't confirm whether the music mogul was involved in the making of the new show.
He said: "I was asked to entertain at a party at Syco so that was lovely, and I saw Simon and we had a chat. He is a lovely guy."
And Simon isn't the only celebrity impressed with Jamie's magical talents.
Ashton Kutcher, Drake, Ne-Yo and Richard Branson have all publicly shared their support for his skills.
Meanwhile, Jamie's wife Ashley is also enjoying the perks of Jamie's success.
The lucky spouse was thrilled to get to meet her hero, TV Chef James Martin, at the TV Choice Awards.
Jamie added: "Ashley is in love with James so when we were there I said to him, 'Sorry to disturb you but will you take a picture with my wife please? It will make her year', and he said, 'Yeah, cool man'.
"Then he won the Best Food Show award for 'Saturday Kitchen' and as we were leaving he said 'Ashley, you must be my lucky charm, we've been doing that show for 10 years and we've never won any awards or anything!' So it made her life."
The Illusionists is coming to London's Shaftesbury Theatre from November 14 and tickets are available at http://www.theillusionistslive.com
Jamie Raven to get his own TV show?
Jamie Raven could be set for his own TV show.
The 32-year-old magician is fresh from wowing audiences on this year's 'Britain's Got Talent' and is currently performing in the West End with his show 'The Illusionist' but he's now revealed he's likely to be getting his very own TV show.
Jamie exclusively revealed to BANG Showbiz: "We're trying to get a TV show at the minute. There's an idea we have and we're in talks for that at the moment."
Jamie has kept in touch with tough talking 'BGT' judge Simon Cowell - who runs the record label Syco - but didn't confirm whether the music mogul was involved in the making of the new show.
He said: "I was asked to entertain at a party at Syco so that was lovely, and I saw Simon and we had a chat. He is a lovely guy."
And Simon isn't the only celebrity impressed with Jamie's magical talents.
Ashton Kutcher, Drake, Ne-Yo and Richard Branson have all publicly shared their support for his skills.
Meanwhile, Jamie's wife Ashley is also enjoying the perks of Jamie's success.
The lucky spouse was thrilled to get to meet her hero, TV Chef James Martin, at the TV Choice Awards.
Jamie added: "Ashley is in love with James so when we were there I said to him, 'Sorry to disturb you but will you take a picture with my wife please? It will make her year', and he said, 'Yeah, cool man'.
"Then he won the Best Food Show award for 'Saturday Kitchen' and as we were leaving he said 'Ashley, you must be my lucky charm, we've been doing that show for 10 years and we've never won any awards or anything!' So it made her life."
The Illusionists is coming to London's Shaftesbury Theatre from November 14 and tickets are available at http://www.theillusionistslive.com
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Gemma Collins will undergo therapy for a new TV show.
The former 'TOWIE' star - who famously quit 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' just three days after entering the jungle last year - failed a psych test to return to the show and has decided to undergo a number of filmed counselling sessions.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Gemma has struggled to come to terms with lots of things and she thinks this will be a great way to move on. It's not just a TV show to her. She wants to lift the lid on underlying issues and confront them."
Gemma's decision to undergo therapy on TV comes as a surprise, after she previously insisted it was not for her.
She said: "I don't believe in therapy. Designing a dress, going to meetings, keeping busy - it's like my therapy."
And while Gemma, 34, is set to uncover her issues on the new programme, she has insisted that people should "get over" her decision to quit 'I'm A Celeb'.
Speaking on spin-off show 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now', she said: "Look guys. I just couldn't do it and everyone needs to get over it. I'm so over it. I don't think I'll ever go back in there to be honest."
Gemma Collins’ TV show therapy
Gemma Collins will undergo therapy for a new TV show.
The former 'TOWIE' star - who famously quit 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' just three days after entering the jungle last year - failed a psych test to return to the show and has decided to undergo a number of filmed counselling sessions.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Gemma has struggled to come to terms with lots of things and she thinks this will be a great way to move on. It's not just a TV show to her. She wants to lift the lid on underlying issues and confront them."
Gemma's decision to undergo therapy on TV comes as a surprise, after she previously insisted it was not for her.
She said: "I don't believe in therapy. Designing a dress, going to meetings, keeping busy - it's like my therapy."
And while Gemma, 34, is set to uncover her issues on the new programme, she has insisted that people should "get over" her decision to quit 'I'm A Celeb'.
Speaking on spin-off show 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now', she said: "Look guys. I just couldn't do it and everyone needs to get over it. I'm so over it. I don't think I'll ever go back in there to be honest."
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Jenna Coleman says getting to work with her "great friend" Peter Capaldi is the thing she's going to miss the most about 'Doctor Who'.
The 29-year-old actress has quit her role as companion Clara Oswald in the BBC sci-fi show with her appearances in the current run of episodes being her last.
Jenna has formed a close bond with Twelfth Doctor Peter, 57, in the two series she has starred opposite him and admits it will be weird not working with him most days.
Speaking during a fan Q&A at the Doctor Who Festival at London's ExCel Centre on Saturday (14.11.15), she said: "It's such an unlikely friendship but we are really similar and we love each other. He is a lovely man and a really great friend and it isn't every day you get that."
It was her close bond with Peter and showrunner Steven Moffat and excitement about the 2015 episodes that convinced her to stay on beyond last year's Christmas special.
The brunette beauty - who also appeared opposite previous Doctor Matt Smith - explained: "It was more a personal decision of how do I want to spend the next year, how much am I enjoying my time on this job, how much do I love working with Peter, how good are the scripts that Steven is providing and is it the right time to walk away? I stayed another year because it wasn't."
Although Clara is still being seen on screen in the latest adventures, Jenna's association with 'Doctor Who' ended several weeks ago and she admits it will be "odd" not to be involved when shooting starts again on this year's festive adventure.
Jenna - who will be playing a young Queen Victoria in ITV programme 'Victoria' - said: "I have already left, but technically not yet because I'm still on screen at the moment. Nobody's filming at the moment so it doesn't feel too odd. It is very strange, it's been my life for the past four years, so it is going to be very strange without time travel and a TARDIS and a best friend who is an alien."
Jenna received numerous tributes and questions and countless cheers from the thousands of people at the event.
At one point a devoted 'Whovian' came up to the stage to present her with a "thank you book" and a bracelet on behalf of her fans as goodbye presents.
Accepting the gifts, Jenna said: "Thank you so much, that's wonderful. I shall read it and weep."
Jenna Coleman will miss ‘great friend’ Peter Capaldi
Jenna Coleman says getting to work with her "great friend" Peter Capaldi is the thing she's going to miss the most about 'Doctor Who'.
The 29-year-old actress has quit her role as companion Clara Oswald in the BBC sci-fi show with her appearances in the current run of episodes being her last.
Jenna has formed a close bond with Twelfth Doctor Peter, 57, in the two series she has starred opposite him and admits it will be weird not working with him most days.
Speaking during a fan Q&A at the Doctor Who Festival at London's ExCel Centre on Saturday (14.11.15), she said: "It's such an unlikely friendship but we are really similar and we love each other. He is a lovely man and a really great friend and it isn't every day you get that."
It was her close bond with Peter and showrunner Steven Moffat and excitement about the 2015 episodes that convinced her to stay on beyond last year's Christmas special.
The brunette beauty - who also appeared opposite previous Doctor Matt Smith - explained: "It was more a personal decision of how do I want to spend the next year, how much am I enjoying my time on this job, how much do I love working with Peter, how good are the scripts that Steven is providing and is it the right time to walk away? I stayed another year because it wasn't."
Although Clara is still being seen on screen in the latest adventures, Jenna's association with 'Doctor Who' ended several weeks ago and she admits it will be "odd" not to be involved when shooting starts again on this year's festive adventure.
Jenna - who will be playing a young Queen Victoria in ITV programme 'Victoria' - said: "I have already left, but technically not yet because I'm still on screen at the moment. Nobody's filming at the moment so it doesn't feel too odd. It is very strange, it's been my life for the past four years, so it is going to be very strange without time travel and a TARDIS and a best friend who is an alien."
Jenna received numerous tributes and questions and countless cheers from the thousands of people at the event.
At one point a devoted 'Whovian' came up to the stage to present her with a "thank you book" and a bracelet on behalf of her fans as goodbye presents.
Accepting the gifts, Jenna said: "Thank you so much, that's wonderful. I shall read it and weep."
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Vic Reeves wants to play Norris Cole's son on 'Coronation Street'.
The comic has revealed is a huge fan of the ITV soap and his dream part would be playing the offspring of busybody shopkeeper Norris.
He told the Manchester Evening News: "I would like to be Norris's son. I have watched 'Corrie' since I was little and I have never missed an episode. For me, it's the greatest TV. I would love to be on 'Corrie'. It would make my life complete."
Vic also revealed he was hugely impressed with the recent live episode of the show in which drug-dealer Callum Logan was killed by his ex Kylie Platt, who - along with her husband David Platt - disposed of the body.
He said: "I thought it was brilliant. He was killed off and buried and I don't know how they will get out of that. Is it the end of David and Kylie?"
If Vic does manage to get a role in 'Coronation Street', he would be the latest in a long line of famous faces to tread the cobbles.
Peter Kay, Sarah Harding, Shayne Ward, Norman Wisdom and Paddy McGuinness have all appeared in the show.
Vic Reeves wants Corrie role
Vic Reeves wants to play Norris Cole's son on 'Coronation Street'.
The comic has revealed is a huge fan of the ITV soap and his dream part would be playing the offspring of busybody shopkeeper Norris.
He told the Manchester Evening News: "I would like to be Norris's son. I have watched 'Corrie' since I was little and I have never missed an episode. For me, it's the greatest TV. I would love to be on 'Corrie'. It would make my life complete."
Vic also revealed he was hugely impressed with the recent live episode of the show in which drug-dealer Callum Logan was killed by his ex Kylie Platt, who - along with her husband David Platt - disposed of the body.
He said: "I thought it was brilliant. He was killed off and buried and I don't know how they will get out of that. Is it the end of David and Kylie?"
If Vic does manage to get a role in 'Coronation Street', he would be the latest in a long line of famous faces to tread the cobbles.
Peter Kay, Sarah Harding, Shayne Ward, Norman Wisdom and Paddy McGuinness have all appeared in the show.
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One extra act will be added to the 'X Factor' live tour.
While the remaining seven finalists, Anton Stephans, 4th Impact, Reggie 'N' Bollie, Louisa Johnson, Lauren Murray, Chè Chesterman and Mason Noise, are guaranteed a place on the tour, the judges will choose one more act from the ousted contestants to join them.
Judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw, will have to decide between Bupsi, Alien Uncovered, Kiera Weathers, Seann Miley Moore, Max Stone and Monica Michael for the coveted final place.
Max and Monica became the latest contestants to leave the competition when they were voted off on Sunday (15.11.15).
Max received the lowest number of votes while Monica lost in a sing-off with Anton.
This is the first time the judges have had the chance to pick one of the acts for the tour which will kick off in Aberdeen on February 12, 2016, before ending in Manchester one month later.
The arena tour will travel to Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Brighton, Bournemouth, Leeds, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Nottingham, Liverpool, Newcastle and Sheffield with contestants performing classic songs and viewers' favourites from the TV series.
'X Factor' 2016 Tour Dates:
Friday 12th February Aberdeen AECC Arena
Saturday 13th February Glasgow The SSE Hydro Arena (Matinee and Evening)
Wednesday 17th February Belfast The SSE Arena
Friday 19th February Dublin 3Arena
Monday 22nd February Brighton Centre
Tuesday 23rd February Brighton Centre
Wednesday 24th February Bournemouth BIC
Thursday 25th February Bournemouth BIC
Friday 26th February Leeds First Direct Arena
Saturday 27th February Birmingham Genting Arena (Matinee and Evening)
Tuesday 1st March Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Wednesday 2nd March Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Saturday 5th March London The O2 (Matinee and Evening)
Sunday 6th March Nottingham Capital FM Arena
Wednesday 9th March Liverpool Echo Arena
Thursday 10th March Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Friday 11th March Sheffield Arena
Saturday 12th March Manchester Arena (Matinee and Evening)
One more act to join X Factor tour
One extra act will be added to the 'X Factor' live tour.
While the remaining seven finalists, Anton Stephans, 4th Impact, Reggie 'N' Bollie, Louisa Johnson, Lauren Murray, Chè Chesterman and Mason Noise, are guaranteed a place on the tour, the judges will choose one more act from the ousted contestants to join them.
Judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw, will have to decide between Bupsi, Alien Uncovered, Kiera Weathers, Seann Miley Moore, Max Stone and Monica Michael for the coveted final place.
Max and Monica became the latest contestants to leave the competition when they were voted off on Sunday (15.11.15).
Max received the lowest number of votes while Monica lost in a sing-off with Anton.
This is the first time the judges have had the chance to pick one of the acts for the tour which will kick off in Aberdeen on February 12, 2016, before ending in Manchester one month later.
The arena tour will travel to Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Brighton, Bournemouth, Leeds, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Nottingham, Liverpool, Newcastle and Sheffield with contestants performing classic songs and viewers' favourites from the TV series.
'X Factor' 2016 Tour Dates:
Friday 12th February Aberdeen AECC Arena
Saturday 13th February Glasgow The SSE Hydro Arena (Matinee and Evening)
Wednesday 17th February Belfast The SSE Arena
Friday 19th February Dublin 3Arena
Monday 22nd February Brighton Centre
Tuesday 23rd February Brighton Centre
Wednesday 24th February Bournemouth BIC
Thursday 25th February Bournemouth BIC
Friday 26th February Leeds First Direct Arena
Saturday 27th February Birmingham Genting Arena (Matinee and Evening)
Tuesday 1st March Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Wednesday 2nd March Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Saturday 5th March London The O2 (Matinee and Evening)
Sunday 6th March Nottingham Capital FM Arena
Wednesday 9th March Liverpool Echo Arena
Thursday 10th March Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Friday 11th March Sheffield Arena
Saturday 12th March Manchester Arena (Matinee and Evening)