'Jedward' argue over performance

John and Edward

X Factor twins that everyone seems to love to hate, John and Edward – nicknamed Jedward by fans – were caught rowing over their performance on Saturday last night. The blonde duo performed a version of Ricky Martin’s She Bangs in Big Band week.

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GALLERY: In pictures, Big Band week

Sexy Lucie Jones

Last night the remaining ten finalists performed for your votes as part of Big Band week. Tonight will see another contestant leave the competition but until then relive yesterday’s performances in our gallery!

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11.6m watch Big Band performances

The X Factor

Last night’s X Factor ratings increased by over 700,000 viewers week-on-week as the 10 remaining contestants performed Big Band songs. This makes last night’s show the most watched performance of the series.

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Revealed: X Factor Week 3 songs

X Factor

It’s Saturday and that means it’s time for The X Factor! Tonight the remaining contestants will be singing songs accompanied by a live full orchestra in the studio to impress the judges and the public. Read on for what songs the contestants will be singing…

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Walsh 'looking forward to getting back to business'

Louis Walsh

Talking to The Sun’s TV Biz, Louis Walsh has revealed that he is ‘looking forward to getting back to business’ tonight, following missing three previous shows after the tragic sudden death of Boyzone member Stephen Gately. Walsh will return to the judging panel to help keep his remaining two acts in the contest.

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Simon, Jamie lock horns over song choice

Jamie Archer

X Factor hopeful Jamie ‘Afro’ Archer found himself in a furious screaming match last night with his mentor Simon Cowell during last minute rehearsals for tonight’s live show. Accroding to The Sun, Simon Cowell told Jamie to change his song after a sub-par performance.

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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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Louis confirms groups' songs, other contestants' choices 'leaked'

X Factor

Louis Walsh has confirmed the songs his two remaining groups – girl band Miss Frank and duet John and Edward – will be singing in tomorrow’s live show. Elsewhere, the song choices of the remaining contestants have apparently been leaked. SPOILERS!

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Big Band theme for week 3

Michael Bublé

The X factor contestants are currently busy preparing for their second live performance for this Saturday’s “Diva theme”, but X factor bosses are alredy planning for a big band theme in week 3.

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