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Ben Haenow and Fleur East have chosen the same 'X Factor' winner's single.
The wannabe popstars - who are both mentored by over 25s judge Simon Cowell - have revealed they've both chosen the same song to release if they're crowned winner of the competition this weekend.
Quizzed by Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes on ITV's 'This Morning' on whether it was true they'd both decided on the same track, Ben said: "Yes it's 'Something I Need' by OneRepublic."
Andrea Faustini - who is the last remaining act from Mel B's boys category - will be sticking to what he does best by releasing a power ballad if he comes in first place.
He said: "I can tell? 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength' by Whitney Houston."
Ben has confessed they've been putting their all into rehearsals ahead of the first leg of the ITV talent show final tomorrow (13.12.14).
He added: "I think we've all got our heads in the game now and we all desperately want to win the competition and to have that released as a single and a Christmas song would be the most incredible thing ever."
Meanwhile, Andrea has commented on reports Mel - who is said to have been struck by a mystery illness - could be set to miss the final altogether.
He said: "Yes I heard that she's not so well but I think she be fine and it's okay."
Ben Haenow and Fleur East choose same winner’s single
Ben Haenow and Fleur East have chosen the same 'X Factor' winner's single.
The wannabe popstars - who are both mentored by over 25s judge Simon Cowell - have revealed they've both chosen the same song to release if they're crowned winner of the competition this weekend.
Quizzed by Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes on ITV's 'This Morning' on whether it was true they'd both decided on the same track, Ben said: "Yes it's 'Something I Need' by OneRepublic."
Andrea Faustini - who is the last remaining act from Mel B's boys category - will be sticking to what he does best by releasing a power ballad if he comes in first place.
He said: "I can tell? 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength' by Whitney Houston."
Ben has confessed they've been putting their all into rehearsals ahead of the first leg of the ITV talent show final tomorrow (13.12.14).
He added: "I think we've all got our heads in the game now and we all desperately want to win the competition and to have that released as a single and a Christmas song would be the most incredible thing ever."
Meanwhile, Andrea has commented on reports Mel - who is said to have been struck by a mystery illness - could be set to miss the final altogether.
He said: "Yes I heard that she's not so well but I think she be fine and it's okay."
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Labrinth loves watching 'Come Dine With Me'.
The 'Let It Be' hitmaker has declared his love for the Channel 4 reality show - which sees amateur chefs hosting dinner parties in an attempt to win a cash prize - admitting it is his "guilty pleasure".
Speaking at the BBC Music Awards in London last night (11.12.14), he said: "We drove over watching 'Come Dine With Me' because this guy had a TV in his car. That show man, I don't know why, it's a guilty pleasure. I just have to watch it."
However, the musician - who performed a duet with 'Ghost' singer Ella Henderson at the televised event - said he thinks the show is awful, but can't stop watching it because he finds the programme's narrator, Dave Lamb, hilarious.
He continued: "But it's really bad, it's trash TV but I love it. I think if they didn't have that commentator though I wouldn't watch it. He's the best."
Despite finding the cookery programme entertaining, he vowed never to appear on it himself because he is a terrible chef.
When asked if he would like to compete on the celebrity version, he joked: "Nah. With my cooking I'd probably kill everyone, just burning down the house."
Labrinth loves Come Dine With Me
Labrinth loves watching 'Come Dine With Me'.
The 'Let It Be' hitmaker has declared his love for the Channel 4 reality show - which sees amateur chefs hosting dinner parties in an attempt to win a cash prize - admitting it is his "guilty pleasure".
Speaking at the BBC Music Awards in London last night (11.12.14), he said: "We drove over watching 'Come Dine With Me' because this guy had a TV in his car. That show man, I don't know why, it's a guilty pleasure. I just have to watch it."
However, the musician - who performed a duet with 'Ghost' singer Ella Henderson at the televised event - said he thinks the show is awful, but can't stop watching it because he finds the programme's narrator, Dave Lamb, hilarious.
He continued: "But it's really bad, it's trash TV but I love it. I think if they didn't have that commentator though I wouldn't watch it. He's the best."
Despite finding the cookery programme entertaining, he vowed never to appear on it himself because he is a terrible chef.
When asked if he would like to compete on the celebrity version, he joked: "Nah. With my cooking I'd probably kill everyone, just burning down the house."
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Katie Price will reportedly be joined by one of her former lovers in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.
The 36-year-old star is rumoured to be entering the reality series house early next year and a number of her high-profile former flames are in the frame to join her, including Dwight Yorke, 43, Gareth Gates, 30, and Katie's first husband Peter Andre, 41.
Katie's ex-husband Alex Reid and her "first love" Dane Bowers have appeared on the show before but failed to ignite the drama TV bosses were craving.
An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: "There was nowhere near the fireworks they hoped for.
"So this year they want Katie in there herself to cause havoc with an ex. It could be very explosive."
Other stars tipped to appear on the Channel 5 show include Calum Best and Danniella Westbrook.
The former 'EastEnders' actress is said to be keen to appear on the 15th series after revealing she's living in sheltered accommodation and relying on food banks to feed her family.
However, she's said to be reluctant to leave her children but recognises she needs the money.
The source explained: "She hates to leave her kids, but she needs cash, and fast."
Katie Price to be joined by ex-lover on Celebrity Big Brother
Katie Price will reportedly be joined by one of her former lovers in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.
The 36-year-old star is rumoured to be entering the reality series house early next year and a number of her high-profile former flames are in the frame to join her, including Dwight Yorke, 43, Gareth Gates, 30, and Katie's first husband Peter Andre, 41.
Katie's ex-husband Alex Reid and her "first love" Dane Bowers have appeared on the show before but failed to ignite the drama TV bosses were craving.
An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: "There was nowhere near the fireworks they hoped for.
"So this year they want Katie in there herself to cause havoc with an ex. It could be very explosive."
Other stars tipped to appear on the Channel 5 show include Calum Best and Danniella Westbrook.
The former 'EastEnders' actress is said to be keen to appear on the 15th series after revealing she's living in sheltered accommodation and relying on food banks to feed her family.
However, she's said to be reluctant to leave her children but recognises she needs the money.
The source explained: "She hates to leave her kids, but she needs cash, and fast."
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Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is backing Fleur East to win 'The X Factor'.
The 'Crazy Stupid Love' singer saw her final act sent home last week and while she insists a "case can be made" for all three finalists - Fleur, Ben Haenow and Andrea Faustini - she sees the 26-year-old wannabe as the whole package.
Speaking at a Q&A with the judges and finalists at London's Wembley Arena yesterday (11.12.14), she said: "I don't think we've ever had, at least while I've been on the show, someone who can do everything ... As in sing, dance, rap, the whole shenanigans."
The 31-year-old star was also keen to find out how Fleur and Ben's mentor, 'X Factor' boss Simon Cowell, is planning to divide his attention "fairly" between his two contestant's during this weekend's final.
After the 55-year-old music mogul insisted he was more than capable of working with more than one artist at the same time, Cheryl pushed for an answer to her question.
He responded saying: "We've done it this week. We've gone through all the songs. Last night I was still making changes to the mixes and will continue to do so today."
Simon added: "At the weekend, my job is over and hopefully I'll have done everything I can do to prepare both of you [glances at Ben and Fleur]."
Meanwhile, Andrea could be left to fend for himself this weekend as his mentor Mel B was too "unwell" to attend rehearsals yesterday and is said to have been struck down by a mystery illness.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Poor Andrea is feeling abandoned ... But Mel can't help it. She is so poorly and may have to miss the final altogether."
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini backs Fleur East
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is backing Fleur East to win 'The X Factor'.
The 'Crazy Stupid Love' singer saw her final act sent home last week and while she insists a "case can be made" for all three finalists - Fleur, Ben Haenow and Andrea Faustini - she sees the 26-year-old wannabe as the whole package.
Speaking at a Q&A with the judges and finalists at London's Wembley Arena yesterday (11.12.14), she said: "I don't think we've ever had, at least while I've been on the show, someone who can do everything ... As in sing, dance, rap, the whole shenanigans."
The 31-year-old star was also keen to find out how Fleur and Ben's mentor, 'X Factor' boss Simon Cowell, is planning to divide his attention "fairly" between his two contestant's during this weekend's final.
After the 55-year-old music mogul insisted he was more than capable of working with more than one artist at the same time, Cheryl pushed for an answer to her question.
He responded saying: "We've done it this week. We've gone through all the songs. Last night I was still making changes to the mixes and will continue to do so today."
Simon added: "At the weekend, my job is over and hopefully I'll have done everything I can do to prepare both of you [glances at Ben and Fleur]."
Meanwhile, Andrea could be left to fend for himself this weekend as his mentor Mel B was too "unwell" to attend rehearsals yesterday and is said to have been struck down by a mystery illness.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Poor Andrea is feeling abandoned ... But Mel can't help it. She is so poorly and may have to miss the final altogether."
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Stephen Fry was banned from using Twitter in Mexico because of fears he'd be kidnapped.
The 57-year-old actor has revealed his insurance company advised him not to use the social networking site while visiting the region for a new TV project as they were worried criminals could use it to track him down and hold him for ransom.
He shared: "I was filming in Mexico, which is a wonderful country, but the insurance company decided I should not tweet for fear of kidnapping and things like that.
"They did not want me to reveal where I was."
The 'Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' star confessed it was quite daunting being told what he should and shouldn't do while staying in the country, which has one of the highest kidnapping rates in the world, but admitted he didn't witness any crime during his visit.
Speaking on an episode of 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man' - which airs tonight (12.12.14) on Channel 4 - he added: "They told me not to use social media or drive at night. There has been appalling violence but I did not sense any of that."
Stephen Fry quit Twitter to avoid kidnapping
Stephen Fry was banned from using Twitter in Mexico because of fears he'd be kidnapped.
The 57-year-old actor has revealed his insurance company advised him not to use the social networking site while visiting the region for a new TV project as they were worried criminals could use it to track him down and hold him for ransom.
He shared: "I was filming in Mexico, which is a wonderful country, but the insurance company decided I should not tweet for fear of kidnapping and things like that.
"They did not want me to reveal where I was."
The 'Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' star confessed it was quite daunting being told what he should and shouldn't do while staying in the country, which has one of the highest kidnapping rates in the world, but admitted he didn't witness any crime during his visit.
Speaking on an episode of 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man' - which airs tonight (12.12.14) on Channel 4 - he added: "They told me not to use social media or drive at night. There has been appalling violence but I did not sense any of that."
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Simon Webbe was worried the public would "hate" him after he beat Pixie Lott in the 'Strictly Come Dancing' dance-off.
The Blue singer and his professional dance partner Kristina Rihanoff found themselves in the bottom two during the quarter-finals on Sunday night's show (07.12.14) against the blonde pop star and her partner Trent Whiddon.
'Strictly' judge Craig Revel Horwood opted to save Pixie and Trent, as did Bruno Tonioli, while Darcey Bussell wanted to save Simon and Kristina.
It was then left to head judge Len Goodman, who voted for the Blue singer, meaning he was through to the semi-finals alongside Caroline Flack, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge and Mark Wright.
Recalling his shock, Simon shared: "When I got through, I was ecstatic. It was a massive shock.
"But I've been reading social media and I'm a bit worried everyone's going to hate me because a lot of people thought Pixie was a better dancer and didn't deserve to go.
"But Len is head judge and he chose me. With his trained eye, perhaps he saw something the public didn't. I just want to work hard and try not to let Len down."
Surprisingly, the 'One Love' crooner admitted he felt as though he would be eliminated before he had even hit the dancefloor.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I'd actually accepted that I was probably going home on Saturday morning.
"I told myself that the best times I'd had so far were when I let go and enjoyed it. So I did that. It helped."
Simon Webbe worries the public hate him
Simon Webbe was worried the public would "hate" him after he beat Pixie Lott in the 'Strictly Come Dancing' dance-off.
The Blue singer and his professional dance partner Kristina Rihanoff found themselves in the bottom two during the quarter-finals on Sunday night's show (07.12.14) against the blonde pop star and her partner Trent Whiddon.
'Strictly' judge Craig Revel Horwood opted to save Pixie and Trent, as did Bruno Tonioli, while Darcey Bussell wanted to save Simon and Kristina.
It was then left to head judge Len Goodman, who voted for the Blue singer, meaning he was through to the semi-finals alongside Caroline Flack, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge and Mark Wright.
Recalling his shock, Simon shared: "When I got through, I was ecstatic. It was a massive shock.
"But I've been reading social media and I'm a bit worried everyone's going to hate me because a lot of people thought Pixie was a better dancer and didn't deserve to go.
"But Len is head judge and he chose me. With his trained eye, perhaps he saw something the public didn't. I just want to work hard and try not to let Len down."
Surprisingly, the 'One Love' crooner admitted he felt as though he would be eliminated before he had even hit the dancefloor.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I'd actually accepted that I was probably going home on Saturday morning.
"I told myself that the best times I'd had so far were when I let go and enjoyed it. So I did that. It helped."
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Sam Faiers wants to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The former 'Only Way is Essex' star is a big fan of the celebrity dance contest and though she enjoys throwing shapes out in a club, she thinks she has a lot to learn.
She said: "I'd love to do 'Strictly' at some stage. I might think I have rhythm when I'm in a club but I really can't dance. So I'd love to learn."
Sam's former boyfriend and 'TOWIE' co-star Mark Wright is currently competing on the show and the reality star is very proud of his progress, even though Lauren Goodger - Mark's ex-fiancee - has mocked his moves.
Sam said: "Mark has become a great dancer and although I know Lauren had a go at him, I think good on him.
"It was such a big thing for Mark to put himself out of his comfort zone, but he has a great support group around him.
"I bet Lauren's comment went straight over his head - he wouldn't have cared at all."
Sam, 24, recently met Kim Kardashian West and her mother and manager Kris Jenner at a Los Angeles party and admits she was "mesmerised" by the showbiz matriarch.
She told Closer magazine: "Kim was very much as you'd expect. She was flawless, polite and smiley, but Kris was this massive force.
"She came across as very powerful with a big aura and character. I was a bit mesmerised by her as she was so fabulous."
Sam Faiers wants to do Strictly Come Dancing
Sam Faiers wants to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The former 'Only Way is Essex' star is a big fan of the celebrity dance contest and though she enjoys throwing shapes out in a club, she thinks she has a lot to learn.
She said: "I'd love to do 'Strictly' at some stage. I might think I have rhythm when I'm in a club but I really can't dance. So I'd love to learn."
Sam's former boyfriend and 'TOWIE' co-star Mark Wright is currently competing on the show and the reality star is very proud of his progress, even though Lauren Goodger - Mark's ex-fiancee - has mocked his moves.
Sam said: "Mark has become a great dancer and although I know Lauren had a go at him, I think good on him.
"It was such a big thing for Mark to put himself out of his comfort zone, but he has a great support group around him.
"I bet Lauren's comment went straight over his head - he wouldn't have cared at all."
Sam, 24, recently met Kim Kardashian West and her mother and manager Kris Jenner at a Los Angeles party and admits she was "mesmerised" by the showbiz matriarch.
She told Closer magazine: "Kim was very much as you'd expect. She was flawless, polite and smiley, but Kris was this massive force.
"She came across as very powerful with a big aura and character. I was a bit mesmerised by her as she was so fabulous."
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BBC iPlayer is to launch new online series 'EastEnders: Back to Ours'.
The on demand service has created a new online-only show which will see a number of popular castmates from the BBC One soap - including on-screen man and wife Shane Richie (Alfie Moon) and Jessie Wallace (Kat Moon) - relive some of their most iconic moments.
Shane said of the upcoming project: "What a wonderful time I had sitting on the sofa with Jessie watching 12 years of Kat and Alfie. We laughed, we cried and we giggled as we remembered the past 12 years."
Diane Parish and Tameka Empson, who play sisters Denise and Kim Fox, Rudolph Walker (Patrick Trueman), Himesh Patel (Tamwar Masood) and Nitin Ganatra (Masood Ahmed) will also star in the 'Gogglebox' style show in which viewers will see their reactions to some of their own character's most memorable scenes.
They will sit in their on-screen homes while they take a nostalgic look back at clips - which date back to when the show first began in 1985 - and share behind-the-scenes gossip on their favourite storylines.
'Back to Ours' was commissioned for BBC iPlayer in celebration of the soap's upcoming 30th anniversary and will begin in early January in the run up to the live anniversary week in February.
BBC iPlayer launches EastEnders: Back to Ours
BBC iPlayer is to launch new online series 'EastEnders: Back to Ours'.
The on demand service has created a new online-only show which will see a number of popular castmates from the BBC One soap - including on-screen man and wife Shane Richie (Alfie Moon) and Jessie Wallace (Kat Moon) - relive some of their most iconic moments.
Shane said of the upcoming project: "What a wonderful time I had sitting on the sofa with Jessie watching 12 years of Kat and Alfie. We laughed, we cried and we giggled as we remembered the past 12 years."
Diane Parish and Tameka Empson, who play sisters Denise and Kim Fox, Rudolph Walker (Patrick Trueman), Himesh Patel (Tamwar Masood) and Nitin Ganatra (Masood Ahmed) will also star in the 'Gogglebox' style show in which viewers will see their reactions to some of their own character's most memorable scenes.
They will sit in their on-screen homes while they take a nostalgic look back at clips - which date back to when the show first began in 1985 - and share behind-the-scenes gossip on their favourite storylines.
'Back to Ours' was commissioned for BBC iPlayer in celebration of the soap's upcoming 30th anniversary and will begin in early January in the run up to the live anniversary week in February.
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Simon Cowell will be wearing lucky underwear for 'The X Factor' final.
The 55-year-old media mogul - who still has two acts, Ben Haenow and Fleur East, in the competition - has revealed that he won't be leaving his chance of winning down to fate when the public crown the ITV show's champion on Sunday (14.12.14) night.
When asked if he'd be wearing any lucky pants on the show, he told BANG Showbiz: "I'm going to wear a pair of crisp white boxer shorts that Lauren [Silverman; his partner] bought me."
Meanwhile, Simon has blasted former contestant, Jake Quickenden, who was booted off the talent show in week three - and then went on to become the runner up of reality show 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' - for not "wanting" to win 'The X Factor'.
When asked about Jake, Simon - whose acts will compete against Mel B's Andrea Faustini in the ITV show's final - said: "I think if you don't want to win that tells me that you haven't got that killer instinct to make it in the real world.
"If you are happy to come tenth and then go into the jungle then you're not good enough. It's not 'meow' it's true.
"I mean we want people who want to be recording artists in the real world. He's a nice guy but he could have gone in the jungle first then go on the show."
Simon Cowell’s lucky pants
Simon Cowell will be wearing lucky underwear for 'The X Factor' final.
The 55-year-old media mogul - who still has two acts, Ben Haenow and Fleur East, in the competition - has revealed that he won't be leaving his chance of winning down to fate when the public crown the ITV show's champion on Sunday (14.12.14) night.
When asked if he'd be wearing any lucky pants on the show, he told BANG Showbiz: "I'm going to wear a pair of crisp white boxer shorts that Lauren [Silverman; his partner] bought me."
Meanwhile, Simon has blasted former contestant, Jake Quickenden, who was booted off the talent show in week three - and then went on to become the runner up of reality show 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' - for not "wanting" to win 'The X Factor'.
When asked about Jake, Simon - whose acts will compete against Mel B's Andrea Faustini in the ITV show's final - said: "I think if you don't want to win that tells me that you haven't got that killer instinct to make it in the real world.
"If you are happy to come tenth and then go into the jungle then you're not good enough. It's not 'meow' it's true.
"I mean we want people who want to be recording artists in the real world. He's a nice guy but he could have gone in the jungle first then go on the show."
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