Cheryl Cole is still not my friend, says X Factor's Dannii Minogue

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X FACTOR judge Dannii Minogue last night admitted what the nation's TV fans have suspected: She's NOT mates with Cheryl Cole.

Although it's their second series working together, Dannii confessed: "We're colleagues not friends. I don't have her phone number.

"I don't ring her up. We don't go shopping or have dinner together."

The two girl judges have been pitted against each other in the style wars - but Dannii's triumphed with her new sexy bobbed haircut and changing image.

Speaking exclusively to the News of the World, she grinned: "I know Cheryl has TWO stylists and I have NONE. I put a lot of work into it. I style myself. I choose all my outfits."

But she insisted: "She's really nice to me. We have a laugh. People think they'll be a drama between two women but we don't care about that. It's not in my nature to be jealous."

Asked whether she feels Cheryl is now Simon Cowell's favourite, Dannii smiled: "I think they're great mates."

But the Girls Aloud singer's arrival does mean Dannii no longer sits next to Simon - and was recently even moved to the end of the judging panel amid claims he wanted to spice up the show.

"It's different when you're sat down the other end," she admitted. "I feel like the odd one out but I get on with it.

"I was told about the change five minutes before I went on the show. I never got an answer for why I was moved. Simon's got his seat and he's always going to be there. Cheryl's got her seat and she won't be moved from it. But Louis and I will get moved around."

Despite the changes Dannii, who is an ambassador for young people for the Terrence Higgins Trust and is supporting World Aids Day on Tuesday, is back with a bang this year.

It was a different story after the last series when she decided to QUIT after constant speculation about her relationship with Cheryl and Simon. And an on-screen spat with Louis, who accused her of stealing a song, left her in tears.

Dannii, 38, explained: "It brought me down. I was miserable. I just didn't want to be in a show where people were nasty to me."

But after a few months in Australia with her model boyfriend Kris Smith - who she will be reunited with after the final in December - Dannii had a change of heart.

Mojo

She smiled: "I decided I needed to grow up and bloody get over it. It took a lot of convincing and conversations with the producers. Now it's worked out and I'm happy. I've got my mojo back."

But she has made no decisions about returning next year. "I don't think any of us ever know what Simon's going to do with the show. It's all up in the air."

For now, Dannii is determined to see her last remaining act, 20-year-old single mum Stacey Solomon, triumph.

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But she wants it to be because of her voice, not her magnetic personality. Dannii added: "Stacey finds it awful when people say, 'You're really nice,' or, 'You're really kooky.' She wants them to say something about her singing. But I think we're getting there.

"Stacey's got raw talent. She was pulling pints before this, but that's not what she wants to do. So she auditioned for X Factor and now everyone in the country knows her name. Winning would give her the chance to provide for her son."

But the Aussie judge admits the pressure is starting to get to Stacey, who is the last girl in the competition. "She was trembling more than ever in the results show last week," Dannii revealed.

She reckons her biggest rival is Geordie singer Joe McElderry, mentored by Cheryl. "He'll be in the final with Stacey. Joe delivers every time but he's reserved, a different personality to Stacey."

Dannii beleives popular Olly Murs might have blown his chances after a poor performance of George Michael's Fast Love last week, and teenager Lloyd Daniels is too weak to still be in the competition. "He's adorable but his singing voice isn't up to it."

She also blasted big-voiced Danyl Johnson for his backstage tantrums, warning: "He looks like he's more of a diva than Simon Cowell."

She vowed to let rip at his behaviour, - which has included storming out of rehearsals following a disagreement over his song choice. She glared: "I can't block out his behaviour when I'm judging."

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i hate danii monage how could u not like cherle cole

By anna.. Posted January 29 2010 at 7:49 PM.

i'm a fan of cheryl cole i like her songs n dannii i like them both cheryle take her as she is if u dont she not bothered but dannii is

By bev.. Posted January 23 2010 at 1:22 AM.

Wake up world what is it with cheryl Cole I JUST DONT GET IT!!!She is sooo over rated ! i dont mind her miming or not writing songs or being an average dancer who lacks rythem,thats the nature of this business,she has lots of connections and got very lucky to get through on pop stars(due to the lack of people/talent at the auditions), but i do mind people going on like shes amazing and some iconic diva lika Mariah Carey or something!!!She may be pretty but what singer isnt! shes nothin special!!!

By sue.. Posted December 16 2009 at 3:47 AM.

Both Danni and Cheryl are absolutely lovely. There is so much controversy going on that it proves that they are doing it right - we are all watching and loving it all. Simon Cowell does know what he is talking about. We can't get enough of the show!

By Iris.. Posted December 2 2009 at 8:28 AM.

Dannii is the only time serverd singer amongst the phony JUDGES and it shows by a mile. Take away all the professional people in the back ground and I doubt if any of them can sing. In the 60s we had to entertain in the clubs with a 100wat amplifier and do three spots with the last making the people dance Approx 24 or so songs, and you could count
those that could entertain on one hand amongst many acts, and none of these on the so called X-Factor could entertain out side of TV to save their lives. Bring back the Pubs and Clubs to learn them their trade, and see just how far they would go.
Cole was a flop on her own and miming to a backing track.
Raymond Ashley

By Raymond Ashley.. Posted December 2 2009 at 7:00 AM.

Do u know how much in denial cheryl fans are!!! Cmon Dannii is the best admit it!!! Dannii is a good judge!!! Best judge and cheryl doesnt know what shes talkin about !!! she never gives contructive critisism and shes only there because simon fances her! Have u even heard dannii sing!!!! if you seen her sing live on the web u would be gobsmacked coz she can do 2 main things on stage that cheryl will never be able to do
1. SING GOOD!!! she mimed it on the x factor!!! Imagine that!! an x factor judge who is judging people cant even stand up on stage and sing! she is alright in girls aloud though!
2. She can move and sing at the same time!!!! :O
shocked!!! yes !!! at how good she is after what people say!!! suprised!!!! NO she was always awsome!!!!

ps leave dannii alone she aint jelous for the last time!!!!! She aint that old!! nobody was slagging sharon for being old and she is old!!! dannii is an all round nice person!!! No who would make a good replacement ( if there is a god ) Jedward!, Kidding on!
Nicola out of girls aloud sges the least fake!! luv her favour girls aloud member!!!

By Dannii fan.. Posted December 1 2009 at 6:40 PM.

I can't believe people so rude to cheryl thats what I call pure jealousy what has she done she's aloud to judge that's why she there and remember cheryl never tries to make people to like her people naturally like her and Dannii is trying so hard to make people like her and it's working for all you fools she cant never achieve what cheryl achieved for the last few years NO1 for everything she's not even near as pretty as cheryl.Dannii is just old cow who's trying to hard cheryl doesn't want to be friends someone like that cheryl wears what she wants she's not trying to impress anyone and she's always beautifull I have alot respect for her.

By sara.. Posted December 1 2009 at 6:10 PM.

Dannii is a million times better than Cheryl in many different ways - she is a better judge, better dressed, has a better personality and is a better person overall.

By Maria.. Posted December 1 2009 at 4:47 PM.

Dannii is far classier than Cheryl. And far brainier...

By Jane.. Posted December 1 2009 at 2:22 PM.

Danni just jealous of cherlys looks. Cheryl Coles the sexiest women on this planet FACT!

By Dave.. Posted December 1 2009 at 10:03 AM.

Dannii is by far my favourite judge... her comments are always fair, honest and she doesn't come across fake like Cheryl does. Cheryl's fake niceness is wearing thin - her imaturity is starting to really show. Dannii on the other hand has been in the public eye for many years, and that experience comes through. Also helps that she is looking AMAZING this year.

By daniel.. Posted December 1 2009 at 10:22 AM.

Dannii is the best, she gave up botox years ago and she looks 30!!! Sharon was jealous of her not the other way around!!!! Cheryl is soo jelous you can tell in how hard she ( by that i mean her stylists, ever heard of too many chefs in the kitchen )tries but always fails coz she aint ever heard of NATURAL BEAUTY!!!! and if she wants to see it she can just look at dannii!!!! Cheryl should know when she is beaten!!!!
and if u look at my comments u will see that danni was there before Kylie!! and Dannii and cheryl havent even had a row!!!! PS Who even likes sharon just like cheryl she is a Hypocrit!!!!

By Robyn.. Posted November 30 2009 at 11:14 PM.

it is not the first time Danii has a row with a judge... remember Saron Osborne??? I think Danii is jealous and getting older is for sure a big issue for her (the amount of butox proof it!!). I particulary dont like Cherylthat much but Danii loses... Before xfactor Danii was Kilye's sister only. Also I think sometimes she speaks no sense. She is jelous and she wants to be the best but she is not. Sharon was far better and funnier than her, Cheryl is ok but nothing special. Daniii is a pain in the neck!

By donna.. Posted November 30 2009 at 10:18 PM.

I am so glad people finally see through Cheryl Cole-she has no class and I went right off her the night she sang on X factor which was **** by the way.I wish she would stop crawling up Simon's ****.As long as she is on screen I refuse to tune in.

By Karen.. Posted November 30 2009 at 9:24 PM.

I would just like tae (to, im scottish) add i agree with the person who said Danni doesnae (doesnt) need a friend like Cheryl Even though ive been banging on about how much Dannii is better than cheryl i like 3 words but its soo played about with i dont know how she would actually sound so are all of her songs she should stick with girls aloud they are all out of her legue (cheryls, singing wize!) shes the most famous only because she was cheated on and i think another girls aloud member would be perfect i like nicola shes the red hed right? she the most naturally beautiful like dannii! Go Dannii!!!

By Robyn.. Posted November 30 2009 at 8:03 PM.

Dannii is by far the best judge and the only one with true integrity.

By Dr Peter A Fryer.. Posted November 30 2009 at 6:38 PM.

I am wondering who are the contestants, because all I am hearing is Cheryl this Danni that what about the contestants in the show, most of the comments are not about the real contestants but about the Judges who really do not care what anyone of us think about them!!!!!!

By june.. Posted November 30 2009 at 7:01 PM.

I wonder how Cheryl feels when the real singers feature on The X Factor the likes of Mariah Carey, Alecia Keys, Whitney, even Stacey has a far better voice than Cheryl, she must feel gutted cos she so can't sing and she knows it........

By Nikki.. Posted November 30 2009 at 3:45 PM.

Team Danii because Cheryl's a hypocrite.

By Mick.. Posted November 30 2009 at 3:49 PM.

Luvin Danni - She looks fab this year

By Kelly Gent .. Posted November 30 2009 at 3:02 PM.

Team Cheryl - definetely. Danni is just desperate for fame - but she is just so ordinary - and has no charm - sorry. Milking her sister's fame has brought her to here. Well done, Cheryl!!!!

By diana.. Posted November 30 2009 at 1:56 PM.

Dannii is well the best!!!! She is the only judge who can judge! without her the x factor would have nothing!!! shes the only right one! And she looks stunning every week! always miles better than cheryl!!! if i went out like that id attract some strange people (talkin about cheryl)! i watched girls aloud under the skin and she was swearing and complaining every 2 minutes! thats the real cheryl cole! U wouldnt see dannii going out and punching toilet attendants or whatever it was!!!

By Robyn.. Posted November 30 2009 at 1:48 PM.

I am definately in the Danni camp. She has worn some amazing dresses this season, her hair is on point and she has been so right about many of the acts, and was the only one not to jump on the Jedward bandwagon.

I think Cheryl's PR machine is working hard to put her in the spotlight, and succeeding. But, Danni has had a long and tested career. I agree, neither of them really cannot sing, but she is graceful and speaks her mind without resorting to playground spats.

Cheyl needs to know that not everyone has forgotten her 'racially aggrivated assault charge' irrespective of the outcome. Marrying that FOOL Ashley Cole, doesnt change the fact. It is tantamount to Bernard Manning saying he cannot be a raciest because he has a black neighbour.

And as for releasing her rubbish track the same week as Alex was just disgusting.

By Sam.. Posted November 30 2009 at 12:54 AM.

FINALLY. WHY OH WHY DO THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPERS CONSTANTLY PANDER TO THIS FAKE MANIPULATING SMUG CHAV.(CHERYL) SHE IS THE WORST ROLE MODEL 2 YOUNG GALS EVER, SHE LIES HER HAIR IS REAL, SHE WEARS MORE MAKEUP THAN JORDAN AND IS NATURALLY UNSTYLISH SO WHY DO THE PAPERS BANG ON BOUT NATIONS SWEETHEART CRAP? WHAT HAS SHE EVER DONE THATS NOT GAINED ANYTHING 4 HERSELF? THE ALEX BURKE SAME TIME SINGLE RELEASE WAS DISGUSTING. SHE HAS LADY GAGAS VID DIRECTOR, KYLIES STYLIST AND THE WORLD BEST HITMAKERS BEHIND HER THRU HER "ASSOCIATION" WITH COWELL.
SHE HASNT DONE ANYTHING ON HER OWN (WILL.IAM FEATS ON 4 OF HER ALBUM SONGS!)
UNLIKE ALESHA DIXON AND DANNI WHO HAVE BLATANT TALENT, TIME SERVED SOLO CAREERS LASTING LONGER THAN A MINUTE AND ARTISTS ASKING them TO WORK THEM (FREEMASONS)
THEY HAVE NEVER SLAGGED OFF OTHER CELEBS, HIT ANY1 AND NOT APOLOGISED AND ARE GRACEFUL , CLASSY AND ABOVE ALL EXPERIENCED.
SO HOW DOES A EX THUG, GOBBY, FAKE TOOTHED CHAV GET THE ACCOLADE OF NATIONS SWEETHEART.
KATHERINE JENKINS, LEONA LEWIS, EVEN HER BANDMATE KIMBERLEY DESERVE THAT , AS THEY ARE ALL LADIES TO LOOK UP TO AND HAVE MANNERS,
CHERYL TOLD LOUIS (HER X MANAGER AND ELDER) TO SHUTUP LAST WEEK, SHE HAS NO MANNERS AND NEEDS A REALITY CHECK , SHE SINGS KARAOKE STYLE AND DRESSES LIKE A LITTLE KID GOIN THRU HER STRIPPER MOMS WARDROBE.

By standardguy.. Posted November 29 2009 at 11:54 PM.

Danni has shone this year, her outfits are amazing and her hair is wonderful. Cheryl has no style, I have not seen one outfit I liked, yet Danni has looked great every week. Also I have always agreed with Danni's opinions on the singing and was gutted when Lucy went, I think she would be in the finals if she had stayed in. I loved Cheryl but my opinion has changed I believe that her and Simon are too close, and Danni is being pushed out this year, even though she is the best.

By ann.. Posted November 29 2009 at 11:13 PM.

Dannii is an average singer but at least she can sing. The same can't be said for Cheryl, ( or is that Shrill'all ) Cole. Also her dress sense is so tartish, I think she needs some counciling on how to sell yourself. It seems to me that she hasn't got a clue. Apart from the above, she is a useless judge and also looses to Dannii in the looks stakes as well. Cheryl's just way overated!!! Be nice to replace her with someone who knows what talent is.

By Stu Mac.. Posted November 29 2009 at 11:23 PM.

Dannii Minogue is the only judge who's been honest about the contestants this year - refusing to jump on the fake Danyl bandwagon. I'm not saying Danyl himself is fake, but the hype around him - stirred up by Cowell - is. Denise Van Outen was 100% right on Xtra Factor yesterday! He's there for looks and charisma, not the voice.

By Kelmia.. Posted November 29 2009 at 10:59 PM.

i dont think its about who is the better singer or not its who comes across the best as a judge and thats Dannii cheryl is alright and so was Dannii but neither are that good if cheryl was any good she be the lead singer so thats answers all the questions

By gareth.. Posted November 29 2009 at 10:54 PM.

Danni's okay. She annoys me but i don't mind her. So many people are slagging cheryl off on here! It's cause shes gorgeous and they're jelous! If you watch cheryls first audition back, then it shows that even before she had stylists, the judges still thought she was stunning. Fair enough, cheryls not the best singer in the world, but she's not as bad as everybody makes out. (And danni is a worse singer in my opinion.) I think Danni is jelous of Cheryl, which is fair enough, shes younger and hotter.

By cheryl fan.. Posted November 29 2009 at 9:46 PM.

danni is by far the better person more genuine and sophisticated unlike cheryl loves the sound of her own voice and sucks up to simon when she can keep right on danni,,,, sock it to her

By paul.. Posted November 29 2009 at 8:47 PM.

i love both girls but i do think dannii is the better judge i would like louie to go he does my head in

By gareth.. Posted November 29 2009 at 8:39 PM.

Dannii is boring, old and knows nothing about music, all she is good for is milking her sisters fame. Cheryl she has the most experience on that judging panel as she has been through it. Dannii should not be slagging Cheryl as when it comes to when the judging panel is changed it will be out with the old and in with the new. Anybody remember Sharon Osbourne??

By Kurtis R.. Posted November 29 2009 at 7:02 PM.

ummm tbh i like danni more now! cheryl is so imature and needs to grow up . i used to like her but she is always cryin, whenever she gets the chance. and why, i ask myself, is it cause she wants sympathy , i dont know. i mean i accept her crying about her vile cheating husband cus i wudnt like to be cheated on but cryin on x factor cus someone gave ur act bad comments i mean come on grow up! dannii is more sophisticated and mature! she even shows louis and simon up with her maturity!

By laura.. Posted November 29 2009 at 7:05 PM.

I like em both!! why do we have to choose?! Cheryl is fitter than Dannii but I would rather have a chat with Dannii coz she is a more interesting person. The worst one is Louis Walsh who thinks he has the right to criticize Lloyd and others for their voice whenn two of his three acts were all revolting singers. (miss frank were actually pretty good) And Llloyd has way more charisma than Jedward anyway.

By steve.. Posted November 29 2009 at 7:14 PM.

DANNI HANDS DOWN!

By me.. Posted November 29 2009 at 7:50 PM.

Danni seems to be the only honest and sensible judge on that panel.Cheryl thinks she is the tops, just like the other two stoodges. Hopefully the X factor will not be on our television's anymore. It is a complete Insult to our intelligence screening this crap.

By swanseajack.. Posted November 29 2009 at 6:29 PM.

OK, I'm a totally unbiased American. I have heard of Girls Aloud but that's about it. I've head of Kylie Minogue and a little about Dannii. I watched the new Cheryl Cole song/dance she performed on X-Factor as well as with Girls Aloud, and watched a couple of Dannii's videos as well. I think Cheryl is a fairly good dancer but a lousy singer. Dannii is hands down better. Cheryl is pretty but I have a feeling it takes her a lot of time and help to make an appearance. Dannii seems to outclass Cheryl. Mind you, I'm not biased here, just looking at the situation with new eyes. Sometimes looks aren't everything. If Dannii is worried about being pushed aside, I would remind her that Paula Abdul was let go and she sat right next to Simon. Placement at the judges' table does not guarantee job security.

By Katee.. Posted November 29 2009 at 6:22 PM.

to danni
i think you are away better judge than cheryl because cheryl always says thurry in a funny voice and you are more honest than cheryl.you are more
prettier than cheryl way more prettier.i think you should move back to your normal xfactor seat i don,t care what simon says you do it for your self anyway youve got stacey whos going to win shes much better than lloyld yearh right she is go danni we love you woo hoo from your biggest fan kieraxxx

By kiera charlie furnell.. Posted November 29 2009 at 6:05 PM.

I am absolutely lovin dani this year, not only does she look stunning but she is the only judge who gives constructive comments to the acts and does not act like a spoilt brat like cheryl beside her! Go team dani!

By Julie M.. Posted November 29 2009 at 4:56 PM.

You are all weird. Cheryl isn't arrogant or rude. What are you lot watching? Smacks of jealousy if you ask me...
I find Danni very fake, she often makes a fool of herself, she always says the wrong thing and come off as a bit of a try hard. Cheryl has a warmth which makes her likable and she comes across as very natural. Danni always seems like shes always trying to out do Cheryl, which lets face it, is a loosing battle! She knows she's past it. Try and backlash all you want, Cheryl will always be number 1

By Eve.. Posted November 29 2009 at 5:06 PM.

Cheryl gets right on my nerves - she comes across like a right spoilt brat and constantly spits her dummy out if one of her acts is criticised! She had the cheek to say to Danyl he was cocky and arrogant - go look in the mirror love to see cocky and arrogant, or I suppose you could look at your vile husband!

By GMCF.. Posted November 29 2009 at 4:55 PM.

I agree with the person that wrote in xfactor is rubbish this year last nite by the time it got too the 2nd song i was bored,had enough. This year is worse than the leon jackson year they all been out of tune on several occasion. Except rachel, she had a good voice but no xfactor. Who ever win will become a steve and a leon a one year wonder. The young felmale fans will only buy his 1st single. By the time it comes to his 2nd single
he be forgotton. As for Joe dont knock theather work. For the rest dont knock bars and clubs.If it was'nt for the Sunday nite with all the top singers then this year would have been a flop. They have done this from leona won. When she won the next year was rubbish. Then it was the year of alexander which was great. Now this year we've got this load of rubbish. For people who audition and can sing the next year might be a good year to audition. Cause the would be looking for an xfactor not the load of tut we got now. Would buy any of their single or album better singer in the charts.

By Jenni.. Posted November 29 2009 at 3:48 PM.

I really don't think it's true that Dannii and Cheryl aren't friends and i really hope Dannii stays on the show coz she's amazing and absolutley stunning!

By Sophie.. Posted November 29 2009 at 3:43 PM.

I'm sorry to write once again - I'm just so happy that so many people see through this smug Cheryl! She is arrogant and not nice at all! I do love Dannii as she down to earth and honest - she is the one who had the guts to send Jedward home instead of sending the votes to deadlock! Good for you, girl! Just be more confident and believe that we love you! x

By NatVM.. Posted November 29 2009 at 3:24 PM.

Only Cheryl Cole could release a single the same time as her protege Alex Burke and oust her off the top slot !

a) If she'd released it outside X factor series - it would have got nowhere !

b) The words arrogant / selfish / and female bovine come to mind !!!

Dannii is proving to be a real classy woman and judge. Dream on Cheryl Tweedie-Cole.

By Ellen Griffiths.. Posted November 29 2009 at 3:14 PM.

Dear Dannii, if you are reading this, please, be reassured that most of my friends and me think that you are a genuinely nice person with a great sence of style. I've been watching some of your clips on TV this morning and thought that you are way better than Girls Aloud etc. I think you appeared a bit insecure a few times during this year x factor - you shouldn't be! Most of people can see what a classy lady you are to compare with that chav Cheryl. Best regards XXX

By BrainyMaid.. Posted November 29 2009 at 3:16 PM.

I just had to write this , had a conversation with my daughter about cheryl Cole , not many people like her now as she too big for her boots , my daughter replied "one sentence" ...Too much of anything can make you sick "you said it Cheryl "hillarious !!

By charlotte .. Posted November 29 2009 at 2:51 PM.

dannii is amazing this year. it was all about cheryl last year, but now danniis turned it around to her, well done dannii :-D! x

By samantha.. Posted November 29 2009 at 2:36 PM.

Cheryl Cole is very arrogant. She doesn't deserve where she is. She doesn't even remember where she came from. She thinks she knows everything. She has to be fired as judge on x-factor because she is bias.

By James.. Posted November 29 2009 at 2:15 PM.

Totally agree! Danni is great!!!
Sheryl is so up her own bum!! I think its disgusting that she went up against her X factor winner Alex Burke to chart position!! Let Alex have her day!!
Its not the blooming Cheryl Factor you know!!
Now i read she is releasing a song against this years winner!! I think that is disgusting!! You are famous let the winner have there day!! I bet if she didnt start her solo career on the X factor she wouldnt have been that great!! The X factor is for wannabes not just blooming Cheryl Cole!!!

By carla.. Posted November 29 2009 at 1:48 PM.

Good old Danni. X

By Johnny.. Posted November 29 2009 at 1:47 PM.

2 stylists and she still ends up looking a mess... take away the hair extensions, teeth whitening and false lashes. and she'll just look like the geordie moose that she is.. Danni is by far the best judge...

By roxy.. Posted November 29 2009 at 1:31 PM.

I wasn't fussed about Danni before, but this year I've found her to be consistent and constructive as a judge, got more respect for her opinion than Cheryl's. Unfortunately Cheryl comes across as smug at times, but why shouldn't she be... she's the pretty one, fantastic singer, amazing luscious natural hair, a talented husband.. wowawee... I bet Danni is so jealous... lol

By Jas .. Posted November 29 2009 at 1:24 PM.

Love you Danii! You dont actually need a friend like Cheryl! She s so overrated as the public could see.. Danii has been so great this year and cheryl must be the one whos jealous!!! I just cant stand the stupid accent of cheryl and whenever she opens her mouth and starts to sing in girls aloud, she just brings the group down!!!!

By hannah.. Posted November 29 2009 at 1:17 PM.

Love Danni!!!

By Dianne.. Posted November 29 2009 at 12:45 PM.

Just thought that i'd post again. For all those who say that there are real issues in the world , we all know that. That doesn't mean we can't post about anything else, including the X Factor.
I am sure that Danni is the first to admit that she is not the best singer in the world, but she has been in the business for most of her life and is also an accomplished actress and dancer. In fact, she was more famous in Australia than Kylie .People should get their facts right before they post stupid comments about Danni having no talent.

By Joy.. Posted November 29 2009 at 12:05 PM.

I used to like Cheryl but not now - she's getting much too big for her boots!!! Perhaps it's because of her own life outside of X Factor. Her voice is so dreadful and boring now - it is getting so irritating!!! Danni is great. Most of the remaining contestants are not worthy of having a major singing contract. Joe without doubt is the only one who consistently sings in tune. All the others have 'pitching' problems which will be nightmare for them singing 'live' if they go on to do more!!!

By Friend of Sue's.. Posted November 29 2009 at 12:09 PM.

Dannii has given the best constructive criticism this year. I know she keeps banging on about it being a singing contest - but that's exactly what it is! And yet weak acts like Lloyd and Jedward have been kept in for far too long. We, the public, are entitled to vote for our favourites, but when it comes to the judges deciding at the sing-off, then they must actually VOTE and not just chicken out by taking it to deadlock. It's my belief that Simon is scared of annoying his new best friend, Cheryl, and that's why he didn't vote off Lloyd during the week that poor Rachel had to go. Then, the following week, when he had the chance to get rid of Jedward (remember how he was supposed to not like them?) and he went to deadlock again...I was so disgusted. To be honest, Dannii is the only judge I respect - the other three have totally spoilt the show for me this year.

By Patti B.. Posted November 29 2009 at 11:50 AM.

Dannii has more class and comes across as a much more down to earth person, this year more than ever! Thread carefully Cheryl, you've worked hard to be where you are, dont get too big for your boots. Theres a certain arrogance seeping through!

By Toldyouso.. Posted November 29 2009 at 11:34 AM.

I used to prefer Cheryl but now I have changed my mind! I think |Dannii has far more class and is far more gorgeous than Cheryl could ever be - why don't we ask the toliet attendant who cheryl whacked if she has class!! I am not a jelous woman - I can admit when I think a woman is stunning (there are loads to choose from!) even my husband says he has gone right off cheryl and far prefers Dannii. and as for the judging, cheryl nearly always contradicts what dannii says to try and make her look silly, but she just shows herself up! dannii has had a long, successful career and has had loads of number 1's in the dance charts - team dannii for me all the way!!

By Diane Brassington.. Posted November 29 2009 at 11:27 AM.

Cheryl has two stylists? She should sack them both. She has worn some appalling shockers this series while Dannii has always looked classy.

When is Dannii keeping this letting rip to Danyl for? Certainly not last night when I don't know about his behaviour but his performances deserved ripping into yet he got overwhelming undeserved praise from all four judges.

Joe is without a doubt the best singer in the competition and has been from the start, with Stacey a worthy finalist.

By Candice.. Posted November 29 2009 at 11:18 AM.

it really doesn't matter whether Danni is English or Australian, that's rubbish! we are being realistic here, Dannie is by far better than Cheryl. Personality, Style and comments.
Just leave her alone!. She can't sing just like Cheryl but at least she knows what she is doing on Xfactor. Cheryl is just a pretty face who happened to be lucky to be associated with people who can sing but she is definitely not better than Danni... you go Dannii. Stacey to win!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By khumbu.. Posted November 29 2009 at 11:10 AM.

I prefer Dannii and love her style, though I don't always agree with her oppinions. I can't stand Cheryl - she is fake and full of herself. I would be happy if she left x factor. She can't sing and judges people who are way better singers than her. Her comments about Danyl last week were just awful - she is the one with "flat notes", not him! She put through Lloyd who isn't a singer at all and left out talented Daniel Fox, because she couldn't get his operatic way of singing! She is an uneducated little nobody. "Wag with money" - I agree! She is saying every week how proud she is about Joe - and surely she will be very smug if he wins. Joe is an amazingly talented person and he doesn't need her mentoring. It's not her achievement that he is so good - he was brilliant from his first audition!

By NatVM.. Posted November 29 2009 at 11:13 AM.

ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT THIS YEAR HAS BEEN THE MOST EVER BORING X FACTOR I'VE SEEN. THERE HAS BEEN NO STRONG SINGERS SINCE LEONA LEWIS & ALEXANDRA BURKE. SEEMS LIKE THIS YEAR'S X FACTOR IS ALL ABOUT THE JUDGES DANNII &, CHERYL WITH WHO'S WEARING WHAT & WHO'S GOT THE BEST OUTFIT & HAIRSTYLE. WHO CARES!! BRING BACK SOME REAL TALENT & STOP PUSSYFOOTYING AROUND. X FACTOR IS GOING DOWN THE SAME ROUTE AS BIG BROTHER.... IN THE DUMPS

By jackie.. Posted November 29 2009 at 11:10 AM.

I love dannii and like most people think she is out styling and out classing Cheryl. I like Cheryl to but Dannii has experience and maturity on her side, which makes Cheryl look immature sometimes. Simon seems to have chosen mainly Male songs /themes/ artists which gives him and cheryl an advantage. Please vote fr Stacey she is fab and exactly what te show is about, a good singer able to build a new life for her and her son. Well done Dannii

By sv1.. Posted November 29 2009 at 10:44 AM.

Who says you have to be BFF with the people you work with? I dont socialise with any of my work colleagues. I prefer to keep my work and home life separate and people shouldnt assume that cos Dannii and Cheryl dont hang out etc it means they dont get on or are being bitchy. Its immature judgment of Britain to assume these things and put people in boxes.
I think Cheryl is far too over-rated and she's not a great singer, she should have stuck with singing one liners with Girls Aloud. She's only popular cos of her cheating husband. Everyone felt sorry for her and made her the nations darling.
For those of you who dont know, Dannii was actually famous first in Australia, not Kylie, so you tell me who jumped on whose bandwagon...

By Shannon.. Posted November 29 2009 at 10:39 AM.

I love you Cheryl. I think you are the best.You've got the class and the style. She is going to win it this year as well. GO CHERYL YOU CAN DO IT AGAIN. She is a great dancer, a great singer and a great judge. She also has the looks. CHERYL IS THE BEST. She is way better than Danii.

By glam.. Posted November 29 2009 at 10:32 AM.

i have never heard such rubbish above... i am totally shocked!!! dannii is a wonderful judge and she has a very credible music career with a stack of solo hits over the years and the best is yet to come i am sure. i implore the lot of you dannii haters to at least "youtube" her before forming inaccurate opinions and on there you will see she sings amazingly well live. she has never earned her living off her sisters back... she has grafted, hard over the years to get where she has. GIVE HER SOME BLEEDING CREDIT BRITAIN. team minogue all the way, stacey to win... get voting for the only vocalist with personality and character left.

By daniel.. Posted November 29 2009 at 10:24 AM.

I will never forget Cheryl taking a jab at Dannii on one morning show last year, when Rachel refused to sing a song chosen for her by Dannii. She is not a nice person.
So Playboy or not, Dannii showed us that she HAS class, morals and she is a nice lady.
I have a feeling that Mr Cowell and Dannii are more alike than he and Cheryl will ever be. But he likes to have his little firecracker next to him, where he can laugh at or turn it off whenever he fancies. He doesn't treat Cheryl like a grown up, but some sort of amusement instead.

By Jackie.. Posted November 29 2009 at 9:55 AM.

Danni is the only judge this year that have giving constructive criticisim. when she said they were out of tune and sounded pitchy that is what im hearing through my tv. Last week she said Danyl was good but cherly said he sounded pitchy. Which is not what i heard through my tv. Hope cherly listen to lloyd cause he was awful. Simon said he was good i wonder what simon was listening too. Danni and louie where the only ones who were honest last week they were all pitchy and out of tune except joe and stacey. Its not just Danni who has something against Danyl cherly shows it. But play a clever game to suck up to simon. Simon is also playing a clever game with lloyd Im sorry he is awful always out of tune you can see simon and even cherly face. Be honest. Danni hair style and dress style is kicking it this year all eyes on danni. Be careful brition you don't turn cherly into an overated diva like mariah carey.Even though mariah as a great voice.

By jenni.. Posted November 29 2009 at 10:01 AM.

Most of you who let rip at Cheryl Cole are the ones jealous of her. Dannie is a one hit wonder who cant sing live and has lived off her sisters popularity. Cheryl is a working class girl who has made good, she is gorgeous but a nice person who hasnt forgot herself. When judging she lets people down nicely instead of hurting them she has true emotion. And dont forget you lot she is English not Australian wheres your loyalty. Another thing if all you peeps had her money and her figure you would wear most of the clothes she wears, they are gorgeous ok like any human being she has made a couple of mistakes in the fashion stakes but eh whos perfect.Just leave the girl alone .

By Patsy.. Posted November 29 2009 at 9:53 AM.

i think cheryl is way ahead of danni.
i thought cheryls album was great, as for danni, she as got a really bad singing voise and taste in style.

GO CHERYL

By lucy.. Posted November 29 2009 at 9:51 AM.

cheryl is showing her true colours after last nights comments to louis ,she should be removed from the show carry on danni showing your experience , class, and proving you are the best judge , danni , never stoop as low as cheryl .

By j fletcher.. Posted November 29 2009 at 9:42 AM.

Danni for me over Cheryl any day,Danni has class,taste and is all woman....as for Cheryl,throw her back in the the Barbie box

By jim.. Posted November 29 2009 at 9:14 AM.

how can cheryl be called a real judge on the show she came from an ordinary back ground she would not become a star without girl aloud the x factor is more like the cheryl show i dont hear much any more about girls aloud its like she was lead singer with them she is no macartney or lennon its about time she came off her high horse forget where you come from and you might not find your way back

By j holmes.. Posted November 29 2009 at 8:57 AM.

I'm commenting again just to say thanks to Fiona, you are right there are real causes in the world we should put some of our energy into them. Let love live..

By Samantha.. Posted November 29 2009 at 8:49 AM.

Classy bird, stunner, Danny has been

By red cridd.. Posted November 29 2009 at 8:47 AM.

i have 2 say danni is the 1 with the style this yr,its great she is styling herself where cheryl has 2 stylists.i luv cheryl dont get me wrong shes a beautiful woman and a great dancer,but i really dont think her singing voice is very good,they are labelling her as a national treasure,but wot about other singers,who have gone through alot in they lives,i feel 4 the rest of girlsaloud,everybody knows nadine has the voice in that band,and i feel they should stop being all cheryl cheryl and think bout the other girls in the group,i 4 one cant wait 4 nadines solo project,which i think is gonna b alot better than cheryls album.

By leanne flicker.. Posted November 29 2009 at 8:29 AM.

who cares? It's really not that important in the big scheme of things...the most important thing in this text is that Dannii works to promote the Terrence Higgins Trust. It's World AIDS Day on Tuesday 1 December. If you can donate a few pence to this cause, or any other AIDS research cause, then please do it.

By Fiona.. Posted November 29 2009 at 8:14 AM.

Danni, I wouldn't worry about Cheryl - you are truely a very sophisticated, classy, elegant young woman. Your sense of style and carriage shows this. You are a fabulous role model for any young girl/lady. Keep your dignity - you are streaks ahead of Cheryl Cole.
Although Cheryl is attractive - I don't think she would be able to carry off your sense of dress/style with the same graciousness and sophistication.

By Shelley.. Posted November 29 2009 at 7:42 AM.

Danni is fantastic, of course she and Cheryl are not mates.... could Cheryl string a conversation together for the likes of articulate Danni. Cheryl is out classed even with two stylists- would be with four. the Minogue family are pure class....look at kylie a real sweatie.

You wouldn't catch danni arguing with toilet attendants for candy.

By millie.. Posted November 29 2009 at 7:30 AM.

WHAT RUBBISH! CHERYL HAS CLASS DANNI IS A NOBODY WHO CAN'T SING AND ASKS STUPID QUESTIONS LIKE LAST WEEK ON X FACTOR AND SHE LIKE SIMON IS FULL OF BOTOX!

By JIM.. Posted November 29 2009 at 7:13 AM.

Danni is really looking good this year. I think last year she was a bit upset over the attention Cheryl was getting. I think the best thing Danni did was to change her image rather than looking tacky, she looks classy. I like Cheryl, but this year i find myself looking at what Danni is wearing and listening to her comments. Cheryl is beginning to look a bit overstyled and looks like a little girl wearing her mothers clothes.
I have seen Danni's boyfriend in an interview and not only is he nice to look at, he is such a nice man
who obviously loves Danni. I think that Danni's experience last year, has made her a nicer person. I like the fact that she refused to give up.

By Joy.. Posted November 29 2009 at 7:09 AM.

Dannii always gives constructive criticism whereas Cheryl hasn't got a clue. Cheryl dresses like a chav and her makeup is always caked on with a trowel. She's just a chav with money, dannii is intelligent.

By Sam.. Posted November 29 2009 at 6:46 AM.

This x factor series danni certainly has the mojo. Cheryl will be the new victoria beckham all bones she is far too thin.
Danni is all woman WOW

By Iain McGregor.. Posted November 29 2009 at 6:12 AM.

cherly seems like she's not the best singer and isn't the best choice for a judge but..................she really proved her voice again after the snow patrol duet, i forgot how lovely her voice is, beautiful honestly, i nearly cried it was utterly great. Your husband loves you sweetheart, i know how it feels to be lost and just stay. Ashley proves his love.

By Erin.. Posted November 29 2009 at 5:50 AM.

I love the constant comments about how much classier Dannii is to Cheryl. Um, isn't Dannii the one who showed her bits for PlayBoy while Cheryl's the one who married young and is still fighting to keep her marriage on track. Right, because Dannii's so much classier- NOT!

Also, Dannii making the comment that she can't separate Danyl's personal life from her judging his talent kind of makes me question her intentions when bringing up his bisexuality on live national television which had nothing to do with his performance. Hmm? Thought she was going on about how much they get along and joke around all the time backstage. Apparently, the way she really feels about him is coming out!

By Linda.. Posted November 29 2009 at 4:23 AM.

Stacey & Joe even then ollie Danye Danii makes xfactor
Cheryl got the right people around here to make her look good but the x factor singers are better than her

By vince.. Posted November 29 2009 at 2:13 AM.

I think cheeryl is the no.1 judge but cheryl and dannie do like each other cause wenever there ivtiviewed there asked that n they say we like each other n like to talk but we wouldnt go out together or text each other but they dnt need to there workk collies !!!

By alicia.. Posted November 29 2009 at 1:35 AM.

CHERYL IS AWFUL, ONE SO CALLED NO 1 SINGLE AND EVERYONE THINKS SHE'S THE NATION'S TREASURE.
HAVE YOU SCENE THE L'OREAL AD, WHAT RUBBISH ACTING.
IF SHE HAD ANYMORE MAKE UP ON HER FACE WOULD CRACK.
HAVE NOT SEEN THAT AD VERY MUCH THOUGH, HER AGENT MUST HAVE TOLD HER TO GIVE ACTING A MISS.

TRYING TO BE LIKE DAVID AND VICTORIA B.
SERIOUSLY, SHE CAN'T SING, HER OUTFITS ARE AWFUL, HOW ON EARTH DID SHE GET ON X FACTOR???.
THE LIKES OF NADINE MADE GIRLS ALOUD, NATURAL BORN SINGERS NOT THE CRAP LIKE CHERYL.

By Jayson.. Posted November 29 2009 at 1:16 AM.

Dannii is looking like WOW, seXXX factor. Go girl!

By shag.. Posted November 29 2009 at 1:13 AM.

Danni has style and class. Cheryl just has style!!!!

Danni comes across as being genuine whereas Cherly is manipulative....

By M Azhar.. Posted November 29 2009 at 12:02 AM.

Danni looks and shows pure confidence this year ..Clearly very comfortable in life & in love wiv her sexy man ..and she's giving good comments ...Chose the right 3 Acts & such a shame she only has Stacey left as the other two were amazing too and it shows that she chooses on the performance rather than immaturity like the other judges ..think that certain judges have ruined xfaxtor this year!!!!

By jojo.. Posted November 28 2009 at 11:57 PM.

not a fan of danni. I believe her and cheryll are playing a very clever game this year with WEAK singers in their category. they are playing the likeability and sympathy vote. both very competitive and prepared to criticise other acts on purpose to win!!

By ruth.. Posted November 28 2009 at 11:55 PM.

i like olly and danyl. but I find cheryll and danni to be a bit BIAS against other acts. they are either really nasty comments or sexually insulting

By Sue.. Posted November 28 2009 at 11:47 PM.

wow. danni really doesn't like DANYL. i wonder why. possibly because he is world class and stacey just has a personality and a weak voice as proved tonight in the second song

By Sarah.. Posted November 28 2009 at 11:45 PM.

for danni to say she is judging danyl because of his behaviour before he's performed thats very out of order. i believe she is criticising danyl for personal gain and as such a rubbish judge as she sees him a threat. you should judge on the night danni!!!!

By james.. Posted November 28 2009 at 11:44 PM.

I love stacey and agree with the comments here, I would prefer Danni not to be so obviously bias towards danyl and other acts. they deserve as much chance and should be judged on there singing on the day. not beforehand because she doesn't get along with them

By Ryan.. Posted November 28 2009 at 11:52 PM.

i like danni. but she seems to be judging on likeability rather than singing. she spends too much time promoting stacey and not enough time watching the others perform. I thought DANYL was outstanding in his first dance performance and she mocked the choreography rather than give danyl the credit his deserved!. she also takes digs at olly where she can and lloyd. no suprise about joe though she won't upset CHERYLL!!!!!

By Janine.. Posted November 28 2009 at 11:50 PM.

HOW CAN "DANNI" SAY THAT SHE IS JUDGING DANYL BEFORE HE HAS EVEN PERFORMED. THATS WRONG. I HAVE NOTICED SHE IS VERY BIAS TOWARDS HIM IN JUDGING AND VERY LITTLE CREDIT obviously cos she hates him backstage. PROBABLY AS SHE SEES HIM AS REAL THREAT TO STACEY! really fed up that the judges can't give credit to other acts especially danyl. he is getting picked on the most

By richard.. Posted November 28 2009 at 11:43 PM.

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