X Factor hopefuls face 'dance masterclass' at bootcamp

Brian Friedman

This year’s X Factor bootcamp won’t only be about singing – the hopefuls will also face a dance masterclass in their bid to make it into the next round of auditions. According to tabloid reports, Simon Cowell is looking “a multi-talented, rounded stage performer” this year, as opposed to a “singing candle”.

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Jedward 'would do really well in TV' says Brian Friedman

Brian Friedman

X Factor twins John and Edward would do really well in TV, says X Factor Creative Director Brian Friedman, who has been working with the pair on their new video. Speaking to entertainment website DigitalSpy, Friedman said the pair would do well in something like Glee.

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Brian Friedman: I'd be happy for Olly or Joe to win

Joe impresses the judges again

X Factor creative director Brian Friedman has said he thinks Olly will win, but he’d be happy for either Olly or Joe to win this year’s show, poor Stacey! Brian also revealed that Olly has lots of dance routines in this week’s final show and hints that there’ll be plenty of surprises for viewers.

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"All acts to dance" for Elton/Take That week

Brian Friedman

All of the acts have been given dance routines for this week’s Elton John/Take That themed week, Brian Friedman has revealed. With only five acts left in the competition and only 3 live shows left, singing is simply not enough to win The X Factor…

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Dannii Minogue favourite for X Factor boot

Dannii Minogue

X Factor judge Dannii Minogue is the bookies’ favourite to be axed from judging panel, following a suggestion made by a caller on Sunday’s Xtra Factor show. So far this series 5 of the 6 eliminations have gone to deadlock, and the one that didn’t couldn’t have anyway done because Louis was not present.

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Brian Friedman angry as Cowell changes theme 6 times

Brian Friedman

X Factor creative director Brian Friedman has revealed that Simon Cowell has changed this week’s theme 6 times – and has still yet to completely decide what one to stick with. Earlier it was reported Cowell was deciding between either Wham! or Elton John, but he’s changed his mind again…

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Brian Friedman wants to be back on the panel

Brian Friedman

X Factor creative director and choreographer Brian Friedman has told The Sunday Mirror that he wants to get back onto the X Factor judging panel. Brian sat on the panel for a single episode in 2007 when it was reported that Louis had left the show.

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"We haven't seen the best of Stacey" says Friedman

I Can Walk: Stacey Solomon

X Factor creative director Brian Friedman has revealed that Stacey Solomon has much more to give on the show, saying this week she will not only be walking while singing but dancing too – Simon will be pleased! Brian also revealed how he is feeling about the twins…

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John and Edward to "exterminate" Cowell

John and Edward

John and Edward are planning to “exterminate” Cowell during their performance this week, with plans for an even bigger performance from the pair. The blonde duo have been working with Brian Friedman to get Simon – or a lookalike – on stage.

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Twins winning would 'make a mockery of the show'

John and Edward

X Factor choreographer Brian Friedman has hit out at twins John and Edward saying the pair’s singing is “painful” and “basically unbearable”, comparing it to “entering the gates of hell”. Brian went on to say that the twins winning would “make a mockery of the show”

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