Cheryl ‘one of the best I’ve ever worked with’ admits Simon

Cheryl Cole

Simon Cowell has admitted that fellow judge Cheryl Cole is ‘one of the best’ he has ever worked with and he’s ‘annoyed’ with her success. Speaking to new! this week, Cowell said that Cheryl had a ‘rare talent’ but refused to confirm whether she would be taking part in X Factor USA.

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Joe talks Ashley, Geordie pizzas and family

Joe sings Sway

X Factor finalist Joe McElderry has been chatting ahead of tonight’s final about his time on the show, revealing he’s become friends with Cheryl Cole’s husband Ashley Cole, how Cheryl misses ‘Geordie pizzas’ and his plans if he wins the final tonight.

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Olly: I’m one of the best performers

Olly Murs

Olly Murs has admitted he feels he is one of the best performers on the show, saying he doesn’t think anyone on The X Factor before can do what he can. Murs is currently second favourite to win the show this weekend with odds of 4/1.

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Joe: I couldn’t ask for a better mentor

Joe McElderry

X Factor hopeful Joe McElderry has revealed he couldn’t ask for a better mentor than Cheryl Cole, referring to the Girls Aloud star as his ‘big sister’. Speaking to Star Magazine, Joe said he has been trying to buy a thank you present for Cole, but what do you buy someone who earns in excess £5 million a year?!

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Danyl: My audition was overhyped

Danyl Johnson

Danyl has revealed he believes his first audition was over hyped by the show but that has now balanced out with all the bad press he has received. Speaking before last night’s results – which saw Danyl finish in fourth place – the teacher said he was ignoring criticisms from the papers.

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Walsh: I could turn Joe into a multi-millionaire.

Louis Walsh

X Factor judge Louis Walsh has revealed he believes he could turn Joe into a multi-millionaire, saying that the 18-year-old is “the new Cliff Richard”. Speaking to News Of The World, Walsh added the competition was Joe’s to win.

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Danyl: Whitney absolutely hated me

Danyl Johnson

Danyl Johnson has revealed that celebrity mentor Whitney Houston ‘absolutely hated’ him as he performed I Didn’t Know My Own Strength on the second live show, a song which Whitney has yet to release in the UK.

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Joe happy to have Cheryl as mentor, says mum

Joe McElderry

X Factor finalist Joe McElderry is happy to have Cheryl Cole as a mentor, his mum has revealed. Eileen Joyce, who has been travelling to the studios in London each week to watch her son, added that the Girls Aloud star is “really nice and down to earth.”

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Louis says Danyl has a ‘bad vibe’, tips Joe to win

Louis

Louis Walsh has given his views on the final four finalists, saying he believes Danyl has a ‘bad vibe’ and that he thinks Joe will win this year’s contest. The judge, who has no acts left in the competition, also revealed he had voted for Olly in his secret ballot.

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Boos and abuse takes its toll on Jedward

John and Edward

John and Edward have revealed that the boos and abuse they are getting is beginning to take its toll on them. The duo have been the targets of campaigns by national newspapers and Facebooks to get them out and were involved in a Police investigation after a death threat was made against them last month.

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