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Rita Ora's Judges' Houses on 'The X Factor' was thrown into chaos by noisy aircraft.
The 'Body On Me' singer's auditions were plagued by loud planes and aggressive birds of prey as she judged the six remaining girls in her category on the show on Saturday (03.10.15), leading Rita to joke they needed a no-fly zone over her Californian property.
She said: "Don't we have enough money to set up a no-fly zone around here?"
The 24-year-old star was joined by guest judge Meghan Trainor at the Hollywood mansion to whittle down the contestants ready for the Live Shows.
But excessive noise delayed filming and angry engineers were left perplexed as to how they could cut down the background sounds.
One crew member said: "There is nothing we can do about this. There are going to be planes, cars and the sound of an angle grinder in some of these shots."
And further issues were caused by one of the wannabe singers falling ill and swiftly deteriorating following her audition, sparking concerns she might not be able to fly back to the UK later that day.
However, a show source insisted they were looking after the youngster in light of the situation.
They told the Metro newspaper: "We have taken the precaution of calling a doctor."
Meanwhile, Sunday's episode (04.10.15) of the show saw her select just six acts from the girls category in the famously tough Six Chair Challenge.
Havva Rebke, Lauren Murray, Kiera Weathers, Monica Michaels, Louisa Johnson and Chloe Paige all made it through, meaning viewers will see them battle it out when Rita's Judges' Houses episode airs.
Rita Ora’s Judges’ Houses The X Factor auditions thrown into chaos
Rita Ora's Judges' Houses on 'The X Factor' was thrown into chaos by noisy aircraft.
The 'Body On Me' singer's auditions were plagued by loud planes and aggressive birds of prey as she judged the six remaining girls in her category on the show on Saturday (03.10.15), leading Rita to joke they needed a no-fly zone over her Californian property.
She said: "Don't we have enough money to set up a no-fly zone around here?"
The 24-year-old star was joined by guest judge Meghan Trainor at the Hollywood mansion to whittle down the contestants ready for the Live Shows.
But excessive noise delayed filming and angry engineers were left perplexed as to how they could cut down the background sounds.
One crew member said: "There is nothing we can do about this. There are going to be planes, cars and the sound of an angle grinder in some of these shots."
And further issues were caused by one of the wannabe singers falling ill and swiftly deteriorating following her audition, sparking concerns she might not be able to fly back to the UK later that day.
However, a show source insisted they were looking after the youngster in light of the situation.
They told the Metro newspaper: "We have taken the precaution of calling a doctor."
Meanwhile, Sunday's episode (04.10.15) of the show saw her select just six acts from the girls category in the famously tough Six Chair Challenge.
Havva Rebke, Lauren Murray, Kiera Weathers, Monica Michaels, Louisa Johnson and Chloe Paige all made it through, meaning viewers will see them battle it out when Rita's Judges' Houses episode airs.
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James Jordan has accused 'Strictly Come Dancing' of selling "horrible" stories about his wife Ola Jordan.
The 37-year-old professional dancer - who was axed from 'Strictly' in 2014 - has spoken out after his wife Ola and her partner Iwan Thomas became the first couple to be voted off the dance contest last night (04.10.15).
He wrote on Twitter: "I'm so proud of @The_OlaJordan After her injury just to get back on Strictly was a massive thing. And she's made another fried @Iwanrunner
"Now Ola's out hopefully @bbcstrictly can stop selling horrible stories about her. But thanks BBC for publicising her 2016 calendar #sexy (sic)."
The former 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestant also accused the show of favouritism towards Peter Andre and his dance partner Janette Manrara.
According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, James said: "I love Peter but I wonder if he will open or close every show? Fairness."
Meanwhile, former Olympic sprinter Iwan admitted he was "gutted" to have his time on the competition cut short.
Speaking before he went head-to-head with Jamelia in the dance-off, he shared: "I'm gutted, I've said it all along, I'm obviously not a naturally talented dancer but I work hard and I'm going to give it everything in the dance-off."
James Jordan slams Strictly Come Dancing
James Jordan has accused 'Strictly Come Dancing' of selling "horrible" stories about his wife Ola Jordan.
The 37-year-old professional dancer - who was axed from 'Strictly' in 2014 - has spoken out after his wife Ola and her partner Iwan Thomas became the first couple to be voted off the dance contest last night (04.10.15).
He wrote on Twitter: "I'm so proud of @The_OlaJordan After her injury just to get back on Strictly was a massive thing. And she's made another fried @Iwanrunner
"Now Ola's out hopefully @bbcstrictly can stop selling horrible stories about her. But thanks BBC for publicising her 2016 calendar #sexy (sic)."
The former 'Celebrity Big Brother' contestant also accused the show of favouritism towards Peter Andre and his dance partner Janette Manrara.
According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, James said: "I love Peter but I wonder if he will open or close every show? Fairness."
Meanwhile, former Olympic sprinter Iwan admitted he was "gutted" to have his time on the competition cut short.
Speaking before he went head-to-head with Jamelia in the dance-off, he shared: "I'm gutted, I've said it all along, I'm obviously not a naturally talented dancer but I work hard and I'm going to give it everything in the dance-off."
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Former 'Hollyoaks' star Terri Dwyer has battled skin cancer.
The 42-year-old actress has revealed she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma last July but is now making good recovery following surgery to remove the patch on her back.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, she said: "As soon as the doctor mentioned my lymph nodes and said the word 'cancer' I didn't really hear anything else. I just panicked."
She added: "I was thinking, 'Oh my God, my kids - am I going to die like my mum?' I couldn't bear the thought of my sons growing up without a mother."
The blonde beauty - who has sons Caiden, nine, and Kylan, five, with her husband Sean - believes her skin cancer was caused by sun bed sessions when she was a teenager.
She explained: "I had a sun bed at home for a year when I was 18 ... The doctors cannot be 100 per cent sure but in my case they say it's highly likely the cancer was caused by my use of sun beds."
Terri - whose mother Doreen died at just 44 from ovarian cancer and father Tony passed away aged 50 of stomach cancer - is still trying to come to terms with her illness and has only just told her eldest son Caiden of her battle.
She explained: "I feel I've had a lucky escape but even now, on a bad day I still have irrational thoughts in which I imagine my children growing up without me."
The brave beauty is now on a mission to spread the word about the dangers of sun exposure and tanning beds.
Terri Dwyer’s secret battle with cancer
Former 'Hollyoaks' star Terri Dwyer has battled skin cancer.
The 42-year-old actress has revealed she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma last July but is now making good recovery following surgery to remove the patch on her back.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, she said: "As soon as the doctor mentioned my lymph nodes and said the word 'cancer' I didn't really hear anything else. I just panicked."
She added: "I was thinking, 'Oh my God, my kids - am I going to die like my mum?' I couldn't bear the thought of my sons growing up without a mother."
The blonde beauty - who has sons Caiden, nine, and Kylan, five, with her husband Sean - believes her skin cancer was caused by sun bed sessions when she was a teenager.
She explained: "I had a sun bed at home for a year when I was 18 ... The doctors cannot be 100 per cent sure but in my case they say it's highly likely the cancer was caused by my use of sun beds."
Terri - whose mother Doreen died at just 44 from ovarian cancer and father Tony passed away aged 50 of stomach cancer - is still trying to come to terms with her illness and has only just told her eldest son Caiden of her battle.
She explained: "I feel I've had a lucky escape but even now, on a bad day I still have irrational thoughts in which I imagine my children growing up without me."
The brave beauty is now on a mission to spread the word about the dangers of sun exposure and tanning beds.
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Jacqueline Jossa found it "really hard" returning to 'EastEnders'.
The 22-year-old actress - who has seven-month-old daughter Ella with fiance Dan Osborne - agreed to cut short her maternity leave to briefly reprise her role as Lauren Branning as part of Jake Wood's exit storyline, but found it tough being away from her little girl.
She said: "I filmed for three weeks. Because it was to do with Jake's storyline, I was completely fine with it. He's taking a year out, so I wanted to see him.
"And it was nice to get a little taster again, because it was a shock and it was really hard being away from Ella even for just three weeks.
"I didn't cope very well. I had some moments when I was... I'd just call Daniel and cry down the phone. He brought her up to see me a couple of times on set."
Jacqueline was thankful for the support of Jake, who plays her on-screen father Max Branning, and Lindsey Coulson, who plays her aunt Carol.
She told OK! magazine: "Lindsey Coulson was really helping me. She knows all the right things to say.
"And Jake too, because he has two kids and he's been through it all."
Jacqueline Jossa found EastEnders return ‘really hard’
Jacqueline Jossa found it "really hard" returning to 'EastEnders'.
The 22-year-old actress - who has seven-month-old daughter Ella with fiance Dan Osborne - agreed to cut short her maternity leave to briefly reprise her role as Lauren Branning as part of Jake Wood's exit storyline, but found it tough being away from her little girl.
She said: "I filmed for three weeks. Because it was to do with Jake's storyline, I was completely fine with it. He's taking a year out, so I wanted to see him.
"And it was nice to get a little taster again, because it was a shock and it was really hard being away from Ella even for just three weeks.
"I didn't cope very well. I had some moments when I was... I'd just call Daniel and cry down the phone. He brought her up to see me a couple of times on set."
Jacqueline was thankful for the support of Jake, who plays her on-screen father Max Branning, and Lindsey Coulson, who plays her aunt Carol.
She told OK! magazine: "Lindsey Coulson was really helping me. She knows all the right things to say.
"And Jake too, because he has two kids and he's been through it all."
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Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is glad she isn't mentoring the boys on 'The X Factor' because she needs more "excitement".
The 'Only Human' hitmaker is looking after the groups on this year's competition, but insists she'd have been happy if she'd also been given the girls or over 25s as she'd have been able to "have fun" with them.
She said: "I am enjoying the groups but I'd have been happy with any of the categories.
"Ideally I wanted the girls, groups or over 25s.
"You can dress them up and have fun. You just put boy in shirts and trousers. I need more fun and excitement in my life than that."
When it comes to her own appearance on the show, Cheryl chooses her outfit first and then worries about her make-up.
She explained: "I've never been one to be really quirky or outlandish but I will wear a more feminine make-up if I'm wearing masculine clothes, and the reverse.
"The clothes come first, then I decide how to do my hair and make-up."
Cheryl recently had her hair cut into a shorter style but is finding it harder to maintain than her long locks.
She told HELLO! magazine: "The myth is that short hair is easier to look after but it isn't.
"It takes less time to dry but it takes a lot of effort because you have to style it. You can't just put it in a top knot or a ponytail and look cool so I've shot myself in the foot when it comes to being low maintenance."
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini didn’t want boys category
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is glad she isn't mentoring the boys on 'The X Factor' because she needs more "excitement".
The 'Only Human' hitmaker is looking after the groups on this year's competition, but insists she'd have been happy if she'd also been given the girls or over 25s as she'd have been able to "have fun" with them.
She said: "I am enjoying the groups but I'd have been happy with any of the categories.
"Ideally I wanted the girls, groups or over 25s.
"You can dress them up and have fun. You just put boy in shirts and trousers. I need more fun and excitement in my life than that."
When it comes to her own appearance on the show, Cheryl chooses her outfit first and then worries about her make-up.
She explained: "I've never been one to be really quirky or outlandish but I will wear a more feminine make-up if I'm wearing masculine clothes, and the reverse.
"The clothes come first, then I decide how to do my hair and make-up."
Cheryl recently had her hair cut into a shorter style but is finding it harder to maintain than her long locks.
She told HELLO! magazine: "The myth is that short hair is easier to look after but it isn't.
"It takes less time to dry but it takes a lot of effort because you have to style it. You can't just put it in a top knot or a ponytail and look cool so I've shot myself in the foot when it comes to being low maintenance."
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Mary Berry stays slim because "people don't want to see a large person judging cakes".
The 'Great British Bake Off' star insists she only ever has one slice of cake because she doesn't want people to judge her on her body shape.
She said: "I'll never think sugar is evil. I often have a piece of shortbread with coffee after dinner, and when I make a cake at the weekend, I'll eat one small slice but never two. It's better to enjoy everything in moderation.
"I eat carefully because people don't want to see a large person judging cakes. They'll think to themselves, 'That's what happens if you eat cake.' I actually think eating cake is good for us. I'm sad about Britain's obesity problems, but it's a matter of eating the right foods and not too much."
The 80-year-old television personality also admits she is the BBC One show's "resident schoolmistress" and regularly has to tell fellow judge Paul Hollywood and hosts Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc to "behave".
She told the Sunday Times' Dish magazine: "I'm the 'Great British Bake Off's resident schoolmistress. The other presenters enjoy making innuendos and can sometimes be rather naughty. It's always me who says, 'Come on, behave yourself,' although sometimes I secretly find it quite funny, too.
"I think people love the programme because we're all just being ourselves; Mel and Sue are very good at giving the bakers confidence, and Paul is brilliant with bread."
Mary Berry keeps slim
Mary Berry stays slim because "people don't want to see a large person judging cakes".
The 'Great British Bake Off' star insists she only ever has one slice of cake because she doesn't want people to judge her on her body shape.
She said: "I'll never think sugar is evil. I often have a piece of shortbread with coffee after dinner, and when I make a cake at the weekend, I'll eat one small slice but never two. It's better to enjoy everything in moderation.
"I eat carefully because people don't want to see a large person judging cakes. They'll think to themselves, 'That's what happens if you eat cake.' I actually think eating cake is good for us. I'm sad about Britain's obesity problems, but it's a matter of eating the right foods and not too much."
The 80-year-old television personality also admits she is the BBC One show's "resident schoolmistress" and regularly has to tell fellow judge Paul Hollywood and hosts Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc to "behave".
She told the Sunday Times' Dish magazine: "I'm the 'Great British Bake Off's resident schoolmistress. The other presenters enjoy making innuendos and can sometimes be rather naughty. It's always me who says, 'Come on, behave yourself,' although sometimes I secretly find it quite funny, too.
"I think people love the programme because we're all just being ourselves; Mel and Sue are very good at giving the bakers confidence, and Paul is brilliant with bread."
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X Factor's Monica Michael and Lauren Murray have made it through to Judges' Houses.
Rita Ora completed the lineup for her Girls category in a tense round of auditions in the annual Six Chair Challenge task on tonight's (04.10.15) episode of the show.
Lauren earned the final place in the top six with her stunning rendition of Jessie Ware's 'Say You Love Me'.
The brunette singer earned high praise from celebrity fans on Twitter including 2014 'X Factor' winner Ben Haenow.
He wrote: "Ermm SEAT FOR LAUREN! What a voice #tone #XFactor (sic)"
Monica - who returned to the singing competition this year after being kicked out of the contest at the same stage last year - wowed the judges with 'What is Love?' taken from the hit US TV show 'Empire'.
Lauren and Monica are joined in the Girls category by Kiera Weathers, who earned her place in the final six by performing Whitney Houston's classic 'I Will Always Love You'.
Havva Rebke, meanwhile, rebounded from her shaky performance at boot camp with a unique rendition of Blackstreet's 'No Diggity', much to the delight of the judges.
Chloe Paige took a risk by performing an a cappella version of 'Amazing Grace' but the gamble clearly paid off as she rewarded with a spot in the final six.
Completing the Girls category is Louisa Johnson, who received a standing ovation from the audience and the judges for singing 'And I Am Telling You'.
The 'X Factor' Six Chair Challenge continues next Sunday (11.10.15) at 7pm.
X Factor’s girls category revealed for judges’ houses
X Factor's Monica Michael and Lauren Murray have made it through to Judges' Houses.
Rita Ora completed the lineup for her Girls category in a tense round of auditions in the annual Six Chair Challenge task on tonight's (04.10.15) episode of the show.
Lauren earned the final place in the top six with her stunning rendition of Jessie Ware's 'Say You Love Me'.
The brunette singer earned high praise from celebrity fans on Twitter including 2014 'X Factor' winner Ben Haenow.
He wrote: "Ermm SEAT FOR LAUREN! What a voice #tone #XFactor (sic)"
Monica - who returned to the singing competition this year after being kicked out of the contest at the same stage last year - wowed the judges with 'What is Love?' taken from the hit US TV show 'Empire'.
Lauren and Monica are joined in the Girls category by Kiera Weathers, who earned her place in the final six by performing Whitney Houston's classic 'I Will Always Love You'.
Havva Rebke, meanwhile, rebounded from her shaky performance at boot camp with a unique rendition of Blackstreet's 'No Diggity', much to the delight of the judges.
Chloe Paige took a risk by performing an a cappella version of 'Amazing Grace' but the gamble clearly paid off as she rewarded with a spot in the final six.
Completing the Girls category is Louisa Johnson, who received a standing ovation from the audience and the judges for singing 'And I Am Telling You'.
The 'X Factor' Six Chair Challenge continues next Sunday (11.10.15) at 7pm.
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Simon Cowell wants Olly Murs and Caroline Flack to date.
The 'X Factor' boss is desperate for the show's hosts to get together, according to 'Xtra Factor' host Melvin Odoom.
He said: "Simon wants Olly and Caroline to get together. He's always trying to make them admit they fancy each other and make things awkward for them. They have this incredible chemistry. There's not a presenting duo around that has that kind of bond.
"They know what the other is thinking and they are always laughing and joking on set - but there is that kind of will-they, won't-they tension which they've always acknowledged and played with. I think they've got a nickname that they've had since their 'Xtra Factor' days - Carolly or something ... Brangelina style!"
And Melvin, 35, admits Simon is trying to get him and Rochelle Humes - who is married to former JLS star Marvin Humes - to flirt on camera too.
He added to The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "To be fair, he tries to get Rochelle Humes and I to flirt during 'Xtra Factor'. He's a troublemaker! At least her husband Marvin has nothing to worry about with me."
Simon Cowell’s romance hopes for Olly Murs and Caroline Flack
Simon Cowell wants Olly Murs and Caroline Flack to date.
The 'X Factor' boss is desperate for the show's hosts to get together, according to 'Xtra Factor' host Melvin Odoom.
He said: "Simon wants Olly and Caroline to get together. He's always trying to make them admit they fancy each other and make things awkward for them. They have this incredible chemistry. There's not a presenting duo around that has that kind of bond.
"They know what the other is thinking and they are always laughing and joking on set - but there is that kind of will-they, won't-they tension which they've always acknowledged and played with. I think they've got a nickname that they've had since their 'Xtra Factor' days - Carolly or something ... Brangelina style!"
And Melvin, 35, admits Simon is trying to get him and Rochelle Humes - who is married to former JLS star Marvin Humes - to flirt on camera too.
He added to The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "To be fair, he tries to get Rochelle Humes and I to flirt during 'Xtra Factor'. He's a troublemaker! At least her husband Marvin has nothing to worry about with me."
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Jay McGuiness has a "close bond" with Aliona Vilani.
The Wanted star admits he is incredibly close with his professional dancing partner on 'Strictly Come Dancing' but insists the pair are just friends.
He said: "You spend so much time with your partner that you do get really close really quickly. A lot of us feel like we have really bonded with the dancers ...
"I am single but I didn't expect to meet someone on 'Strictly'. As some of The Wanted's fans pointed out, it's a dance show, not a dating show. There won't be any wandering eyes, either.
"Aliona is happily married to an Irish fellow who I think is a legend. So my eyes won't wander in our rehearsals."
The 25-year-old singer also admits he needs to work on his "finesse" when it comes to the pair's routines.
He added to The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "She's the one in control and I'm the one who needs to be constantly told what the hell it is I'm supposed to be doing. She drags me round the dance floor and I pick her up - but I do it like I'm picking up a log and throwing it on to a truck.
"I need much more finesse. I'll say to her, 'It doesn't look very good, does it?' But she'll say, 'It doesn't look 25 years good, but for two weeks' dancing it looks pretty good.' It has been really hard work but it's supposed to be. It's not supposed to be a nice walk in the park with a picnic."
Jay McGuiness’ ‘close bond’ with Strictly dancer
Jay McGuiness has a "close bond" with Aliona Vilani.
The Wanted star admits he is incredibly close with his professional dancing partner on 'Strictly Come Dancing' but insists the pair are just friends.
He said: "You spend so much time with your partner that you do get really close really quickly. A lot of us feel like we have really bonded with the dancers ...
"I am single but I didn't expect to meet someone on 'Strictly'. As some of The Wanted's fans pointed out, it's a dance show, not a dating show. There won't be any wandering eyes, either.
"Aliona is happily married to an Irish fellow who I think is a legend. So my eyes won't wander in our rehearsals."
The 25-year-old singer also admits he needs to work on his "finesse" when it comes to the pair's routines.
He added to The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "She's the one in control and I'm the one who needs to be constantly told what the hell it is I'm supposed to be doing. She drags me round the dance floor and I pick her up - but I do it like I'm picking up a log and throwing it on to a truck.
"I need much more finesse. I'll say to her, 'It doesn't look very good, does it?' But she'll say, 'It doesn't look 25 years good, but for two weeks' dancing it looks pretty good.' It has been really hard work but it's supposed to be. It's not supposed to be a nice walk in the park with a picnic."