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Dannii Minogue wanted to do X Factor


Dannii Minogue "really tried" to be on this series of 'The X Factor'.
The 43-year-old singer - who was a judge on the talent show from 2007 to 2010 - was asked to assist one of the current panellists at the Judges' Houses stage of the competition this year, but her commitment to the Australian version of the show meant she was unable to take part.
She said: I really did try and be a part of it this year, for the home visits, but they're filming them live this time, later on in the year, and I'll be back in Australia doing 'The X Factor' there live. But, we'll see..."
Dannii - who has a five-year-old son, Ethan, with ex-partner Kris Smith - enjoys the fact she still gets recognition for her time on the show when she returns to the UK.
She told GT magazine: "It's nice when people stop me on the street and say they miss me on 'The X Factor'. It's still a big part of my world, doing it in Australia. But I chose to go back to Australia with my little son, and to be close to my parents, my brother and his kids. It was a real lifestyle choice.
"But I haven't forgotten!"
And while she can't do any mentoring on the UK show this year, she hasn't ruled out performing on one of the live programmes.
Asked if she would showcase her music on the show, she said: "Maybe! Maybe..."
The full interview with Dannii features in October's GT Magazine, in stores on Wednesday, September 30 and available to download from http://gtdigi.co.uk/ from Friday, September 25.

Vicki Michelle ‘glassed’ in Celebrity Big Brother brawl


Vicki Michelle was rushed to hospital after getting caught in the crossfire of a shocking brawl on 'Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side'.
The 'Allo 'Allo' star was taking part in a panel discussion on Tuesday (22.09.15) with Farrah Abraham, Jenna Jameson, Janice Dickinson and Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace when a fight broke out between Farrah and Aisleyne, with Janice throwing a chair.
Audience members on Twitter claimed that Aisleyne threw her glass at Farrah before a fight erupted after continued verbal sparring between the pair.
A 'CBB' source told The Sun: "It was absolute chaos. Glasses and then a chair went flying and Vicki ended up injured in the process.
"Everyone was screaming and sobbing. Vicki, who hadn't caused anything herself, was caught in the crossfire and ended up being glassed."
The show was on a time delay and bosses interrupted the programme with a 'CBB' graphic as they cleared the studio.
Host Rylan Clarke returned alone and addressed viewers, saying: "Hi guys, unfortunately we did have to pop that ['CBB' logo] up there due to a matter that happened. Unfortunately we have lost our panel for the evening but we are going to carry on."
However, the show did end 12 minutes early and Rylan later tweeted: "Apologies we had to cut transmission due to reasons out of our control. Thanks to our loyal audience and viewers."
Vicki - who took part in last year's 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' - also took to Twitter to reassure fans that she was fine, saying: "Been checked over...going home now. Bloody hurt! But thank you for worrying, I'm ok...I think! X"
A spokesperson for Janice - who was evicted from 'CBB' earlier in the evening - insisted to MirrorOnline that Janice actually "saved" Vicki by throwing the chair but did not elaborate.
A Channel 5 spokesperson said: "'Celebrity Big Brother's Bit On The Side' was interrupted this evening due to an incident on the set."

Lynda Bellingham wanted husband to find new love


Lynda Bellingham wanted her husband to find love again.
The actress and 'Loose Women' panellist passed away in October 2014 at the age of 66 after a cancer battle and Michael Pattemore, 60, who married the star six years before her death, revealed one of her final wishes was for him to move on with someone new.
He said: "Lynda genuinely did want me to meet someone. She was adamant that she didn't want me to be alone and said I should re-marry. Even before she died, she said: 'You have got to be with somebody'."
However, although property developer Michael has "taken a couple of ladies out to dinner, as friends", he insisted that no one can ever compare to his late wife.
He told the Daily Mirror: "Maybe I will be one day. But when you love someone like I loved Lynda - and I loved her to bits - there will never be anyone else like her. She is irreplaceable.
"When you have had something so good it is hard to find it again. I suppose I can't be celibate the rest of my life. But Lynda will be a very hard act to follow and I can't ever imagine getting re-married.
"I probably might meet someone in time, as I like to share my life, and I may live with someone in the future too but right now I don't need a relationship.
"I do miss that side of life though. It is lonely but you get used to it."

Jamelia’s discussed marriage with new man


Jamelia has discussed marriage with her new boyfriend.
The 'Loose Women' panelist is dating up-and-coming actor Jean-Louis Pascal - who recently appeared in Sky Living comedy 'Venus vs Mars' - and has revealed they've already spoke about tying the knot.
She said: "This is the big one. We've only been together four months but already marriage has been mentioned. Everyone keeps saying how good-looking he is, but I want people to know how talented and intelligent he is too."
Jamelia - who has 14-year-old daughter Teja from a previous relationship with music manager Terry Wallen and nine-year-old daughter Tiani with ex-husband Darren Byfield - stepped out with her new man earlier this week.
And although the 'Superstar' hitmaker is taking part in the new series of 'Strictly Come Dancing', Jean-Louis insists he's not worried about the show's so called "curse" on relationships.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I'm not worried at all. I'm serious about her and she is about me."
Jamelia's new relationship comes after she previously admitted she'd struggled to find a decent man since finding fame.
She said previously: "It has definitely resulted in me being more cagey and guarded."

The X Factor has a ‘finite lifespan’


'The X Factor' has a "finite lifespan", according to the show's Executive Producer.
Richard Holloway has admitted the popular talent show has a limited shelf-life, but he's confident it could be taken off the air and brought back at a later date and experience the same level of success.
He explained: "'X Factor' sells around the world a lot. It will have a finite lifespan but I think you then rest it then bring it back. It's a bit like 'Family Fortunes' and 'The Price is Right', things like that."
By contrast, Richard - who's also the executive producer of 'Britain's Got Talent' - said the programme has a more sustainable format than 'The X Factor', citing the continuity of the judging panel as proof of his point.
Speaking at a Royal Television Society event in London staged to celebrate his 50-year career in TV, Richard told the Guardian newspaper: "'Britain's Got Talent' as a format is a more engaging format it's got more legs ... it's a multifaceted show, there's a lightness of touch. The panel on 'Britain's Got Talent' are amazing, which is why we've stuck with them."
He added the programme "can run for many more years", explaining "it's our most profitable show in terms of selling it around the world".

Tina O’Brien worries about Corrie’s live episode


Tina O'Brien is worried 'Coronation Street's' live episode could go "terribly wrong".
The 32-year-old actress who plays Sarah-Louise Platt on the ITV soap will feature heavily in tonight's hour-long show and despite intense rehearsals ahead of it, the potential to make a mistake live on air in front of millions of viewers is playing on her mind.
Tina shared: "Everyone has warned me my heart will be really pumping. We've been rehearsing for two weeks but things could go terribly wrong.
"The last live episode was flawless and I don't think people realised it was live.
"I know they will have loved that but I know they will be watching in the hope something isn't going right.
And the actress - who first appeared in Weatherfield in 1999 - is praying she won't be the one to trip up.
She told The Sun newspaper: "As long as it's not me falling on my face, which would be very embarrassing, then I think we will be fine."
Tina recently returned from an eight-year break from the street during which time she had two children, Scarlett, seven, with ex-boyfriend and 'Corontation Street' co-star Ryan Thomas, and Beau, 11 months, with new partner Adam Crofts.
But the actress feels "lucky" because she gets on with Ryan, who plays Jason Grimshaw.
She says: "Ryan and I get on well. The other weekend I was away and Ryan and Adam got together with Scarlett and Adam's cousins. We are very lucky."
Meanwhile, TV bosses are preparing themselves for wet weather during the live episode.
An insider said: "Bosses have been pinning hopes on good weather but this is Salford in September."
'Coronation Street' goes live tonight (23.09.15) at 7.30pm.

Simon Cowell ‘wants to boost X Factor sex factor’


Simon Cowell wants to boost the "sex factor" on 'The X Factor'.
The music mogul has reportedly held two crisis meetings to discuss ways to boost ratings for the talent show, and one of the decisions he made was to install cameras in the finalists' shared house in the hope of capturing budding romances.
A source said: "Simon is convinced the reason people tune into 'Strictly' is the 'sex factor', with attractive dancers like Kristina Rihanoff, and the intrigue about the contestants and the professionals hooking up with each other."
Discussing the decision to bring cameras into the house, the source added: "The only thing off the table is drugs, obviously. They're hoping to capture a bit of bed hopping, like in the old days when everyone talked about Harry Styles and Cher Lloyd or Matt Cardle and one of the stylists."
Simon has also persuaded Brian Friedman to return as creative director, and the choreographer has been auditioning "the UK's hottest dancers" for the show.
The source added to heat magazine: "They're after proper fire - not Stevi Ritchie mock-sexiness this time."
Show bosses are already looking ahead to the show's final and want to secure top level special guests, with Justin Bieber, Beyonce and Taylor Swift already approached to appear.

Coronation Street prepare for live episode

The cast of 'Coronation Street' will have had four full run-throughs before the live episode tonight (23.09.15). A new image of the 47 cast members involved in the highly anticipated special episode has been released along with a list of fun facts. A...

Jenna Jameson and Janice Dickinson evicted from ‘CBB’


Jenna Jameson and Janice Dickinson were evicted from 'Celebrity Big Brother' in a double elimination tonight (22.09.15).
The porn star received a negative reaction from the crowd after becoming the sixth housemate to be leave this year's reality TV series after receiving the fewest number of votes from the public, but insisted she was very happy about the result.
Speaking to host Emma Willis in her post-eviction interview, the 41-year-old star said: "It feels invigorating, I didn't want to go but now that I am out I am so stoked because I see my man's face.
"The bottom line is that I'm out and I went really far."
When asked about seeing nominations this week, Jenna added: "I think that you become kind of in tune. We get used to the abuse. I was really taken aback by James. I am friends with him. He didn't have a good excuse for nominating me. It's really hard to not take it personally.
"He told me certain things that meant I thought we were cool...to me James was my homie."
Shortly afterwards model Janice, 60, was also evicted and despite frequently arguing with her fellow housemates and being hospitalised after suffering a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting while in the house, she insisted the entire experience had been like "a dream."
She added: "I can actually tell you it has been the most valuable experience of my life. My housemates are some of the greatest people. I have learnt so much about myself.
"I'm really just a mum and I wanted to give as much direction as I could."
The six remaining celebrities, Austin Armacost, Natasha Hamilton, James Hill, Bobby Davro, Sherrie Hewson, and power couple Stevi Ritchie and Chloe-Jasmine, will now battle it out to be crowned the 2015 winner during the final on Friday night (25.09.15).

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