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Cheryl didn't have favourites, says Lloyd

Lloyd Daniels

Lloyd Daniels has defended his mentor Cheryl Cole from accusations she favoured Joe McElderry over himself. Lloyd, who was voted out of the show on Sunday, said that Cheryl was “fair on both sides”.

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Cowell urges judges to praise Joe

Joe

Simon Cowell is reportedly urging the other judges to praise Joe McElderry in order to help him win this series, it has been reported. Joe received his second standing ovation of the series on Saturday, he is still the only contestant to receive a full standing ovation from all four judges.

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Joe wants Rachel 'to be his girlfriend'

Joe

X Factor’s Joe McElderry has a keen interest in making former contestant Rachel Adedeji his girl friend, according to reports. The bookies favourite to win the show was best mates with Rachel before she was sent home in week 4.

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Betting: Lloyd favourite for boot tonight

Lloyd Daniels

X Factor heartthrob Lloyd Daniels is favourite for the boot tonight – for the fourth week in a row. The 16-year-old has received lots of criticism from the judges and the public over the past week and as a result he is the odds on favourite to leave before the semi-finals.

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Cheryl Cole, Stacey Solomon top X Factor survey

Cheryl Cole

X Factor judge Cheryl Cole and finalist Stacey Solomon have topped a survey to find the public’s favourite judge and remaining contestant. Cheryl scooped just under two-fifths of the favourite judge’s poll while Stacey topped the contestant’s poll with 34%, according to the UK Press Association.

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Potential winner's songs revealed?

Joe

The Sun has revealed that this year’s winner’s song is still being decided upon (despite Simon saying it had been chosen on Sunday) – and has leaked the two choices. When it was revealed that last year’s winner’s song would be Hallelujah there were claims it was fixed for Diana Vickers who had previously sung the song, if the leaks are correct we may see similar claims…

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Joe and Stacey 'heading for romance'

Joe McElderry

X Factor hopeful Stacey Solomon is not only winning over viewers with her looks and personality – the boys left in the competition are clearly becoming infatuated with the single mum. Two days ago we reported a budding romance between Stacey and Olly – now it seems that Joe and Stacey also have chemistry.

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Joe talks performances, Cheryl and twins

Joe McElderry

Current X Factor favourite Joe McElderry has given a detailed interview to his local paper, The Shields Gazette. The 18-year-old talked about his brilliant performances and positive comments from the judges, his mentor Cheryl Cole and twins John and Edward.

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Lucie hit in head with tambourine by Joe

Lucie Jones

X Factor finalist Lucie Jones was accidently hit in the head with a tambourine by fellow finalist Joe McElderry during rehearsals yesterday, leaving the 18 year old with a nasty bruise. A show insider however thinks the incident points to rising tensions between contestants.

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Cheryl Cole "back on"

Cheryl Cole

After being criticised for her song choices last week, Cheryl Cole is “back on” this week says the show’s creative directory, Brian Friedman. Brian has previously criticised Cheryl for her mistakes last week, but says she has done well this time around.

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