
Dannii broke her silence on the latest frictions on the ITV talent show to accuse Cowell of snubbing her so he can fawn over Cheryl Cole.
Then she branded him a bigger DIVA than Mariah Carey.
Speaking exclusively to the News of the World, Dannii-who at 36 is 11 years older than Cheryl- admitted her once close bond with Cowell faded when the Girls Aloud beauty joined the judging team.
"This year has been very emotional and I admit I've struggled to deal with it all, especially with Simon, who is the biggest diva on the show," she said. "Mariah Carey doesn't even compare to him!
"I guess Simon and I don't talk much any more, definitely nothing like last year when I was next to him on the panel and was also the new girl.
"He moved me away from him and now sits next to Cheryl and is in her ear all the time. It is a snub but I'm fine. It's nothing compared to what I had to go through last year."
Back then it was Sharon Osbourne who was putting Dannii through hell, verbally attacking her backstage and then slagging her off during a spot on Graham Norton's chat show. Sharon also accused Cowell of hiring Dannii simply because he fancied her, rather than for her music abilities.
Louis Walsh later joined in with constant on-air taunts about Dannii's own singing voice.
This year Dannii has faced more cruel criticism about looking old compared to Cheryl.
"Lots of people do taunt me, but I put it to one side and carry on with my job, which I take very seriously," she said. "I back my contestants 150 per cent and so much that has been written about me is unfair.
"I actually talk to Cheryl now more than I talk to Simon. It's a very different atmosphere behind the scenes but I'm strong enough to keep on going and try and ignore all the negativity."
X Factor is being watched by almost two million more viewers a week since Cheryl's entrance, with ratings trumping BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing.
Dannii was reported to have felt the audition rounds of the show were biased towards Cheryl because she was receiving more airtime.

To make matters worse, she had to miss some of the auditions because she was filming in Australia, leaving the way clear for Simon and Cheryl to form a closer bond. And this seems to have led Louis, who used to torment Dannii, to turn to her for support.
"Louis has started to cling on to me now Sharon has gone, which has been a bit odd. I don't know what that's about."
Despite the frosty atmosphere, Dannii wants to continue on the show.

And she insists that - in one of the few conversations they've had this year - Simon assured her the job was safe.
She said: "I'm fed up about the rumours and whispers.
"I have already spoken to Simon about next year and he's made it absolutely clear I'll be back. I want to come back, so I will be there."
In a swipe that will enrage her old sparring partner, Dannii said the quality of the judging panel had improved since Sharon's exit.
She said: "I think this is the best judging team the show's had, by a long way. We are all very competitive with each other but that's a good thing. It means the competition is tough and we take our jobs seriously."
Dannii conceded she isn't sure if any of her acts have the ability to win the competition.
"It's going to be a very tough year. The young girls are very, very talented, especially Laura. I'm already so proud with what I've done. This week I still had all three of my acts. Simon only had one and Louis only had one.
"No other judge of the older category has ever kept all their acts in for this long, so I'm proud with how I've gone. It's already a victory in my book."
After denying all week that she'd been sacked by her feisty protégé Rachel Hylton, Dannii did concede that the relationship between the pair had been troubled and revealed that she had found herself the target of Rachel's unpredictable behaviour last weekend.
Dannii explained: "Rachel lost it a bit after the show on Saturday. Being in the bottom hit her really, really hard and she wasn't coping with it at all well.
"She's someone who doesn't always react well to criticism, so I have tried to adjust to that and want to be there to support her as much as I can.
"We keep having our ups and downs, and there are some things she's going to have more of an opinion on. But I have been her mentor this week, there's absolutely no question about that."
Dannii added: "Besides it took me five weeks before I clicked with Leon Jackson last year. And look at him, he went on to win the show.
"I haven't completely ruled out great things happening with Rachel, We've just taken quite a while to come to an understanding with each other.
"Rachel has had a say in what she does on the show and I will guide her as much as I can to make what she does work.
"But I think it's s*** her chances are being impacted by a lot of stories that are just a big distraction. It's so unfair.
"She has come a long way already and I think there is a lot more that she can do."
This article has 280 comments
I think Dannii is lovely and sincere, she is very diffrerent to Cheryl who sounds and looks very fake, I can't believe Simon can behave in such a childlish way, Dannii is far better, more inteligent
and more caring than Cheryl who just cares about herself only.
By maria. Posted November 2 2009 at 8:46 PM.
I think that simon cowell should have had the guts to keep rachel in who is far a better singer then Lloyd will ever be. Sorry but its true,Simon stand up and be counted. Louie said it the wrong person went home and that is down to you Simon, and you alone.
By caroline christy. Posted November 1 2009 at 9:26 PM.
Dannii has a much better voice than Cheryl, and she also isn't as fake. Chezza spends £200,000 on her looks every year, buying this like: pro-biotic hair extensions, Hypoxi machine (£36,000) and £20,000 on her teeth a year... Dannii only had a little bit of botox. Dannii is being treated unfairly and I think she is much stronger than Cheryl will ever be, false eyelashes or not.
By danielle. Posted November 1 2009 at 8:40 AM.
look if u ask me danny is fine out and so is cheryl and simon is an old hag anyway to old 4 cheryl anyway
By pa. Posted October 31 2009 at 3:47 AM.
well i think Danni feels over showed by cheryl and that she is the least liked judge but she shouldent- she pretty and i think that her voice is ok but not as good as cheryls maybe thats why she feels over showered.Cheryl is very pretty and if you had to pick who was prettiest id pick cheryl but we dont know what there like in real life we only see them acting friendly on tv in real life they could be backstabbing evil people that only think there good because there famous.Cheryl has a really good voice and her songs are amazing,to be honest she should give danni singing lessons but that wud go against all i said before aw well LOVE U CHERYL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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By hostmonsterrev. Posted September 25 2009 at 11:16 AM.
I don't think that Dannii would have it in her to 'bully' anyone, let alone such a strong character like Sharon; she just doesn't seem that sort of person, I think she seems honest, genuine and kind. For the people saying she has no musical experience or talent, think back to Young Talent Time, and to her plenty of hits. So what if she has had plastic surgery, look behind that and she seems lovely. I don't think there is a feud between Dannii and Cheryl at all, it is just made up by the tabloids, I am sure Cheryl is a lovely person also. I do not like Sharon, although I think she is very witty and funny!
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By Beth. Posted August 21 2009 at 10:30 PM.
danni has no experience and all she says is "fantastic". At least cheryl gives some useful feedback...
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By Unfilianash. Posted June 13 2009 at 5:55 AM.
i think that cheryl is really ugly
By mr smith. Posted May 31 2009 at 7:11 AM.
i finkk cherylss reli nice n good andd soo pretty danni is uglyy n badd and has over reacted to the situation and has bin a little childish saying simon cowell is a bigger diva than mariah carey thats patheticc!!! look att herr copying cheryls dresses butt in cheaper versionss for fashion sense coz she has none sooo .... goo cheryll you are thee better contestant and the only reason daniii is famous is coz of kyliee danniii isnt even gurdd!!! xxxxxxxxxxx
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By Optobsese. Posted March 19 2009 at 8:38 PM.
She is a greay judge and mentor!
By alexandra burke. Posted January 8 2009 at 5:38 PM.
I love all of the judges and i don't care what others say about them. Cheryl is the best but it's different cause i have loved cheryl for ages and i have always watched the show. Half the stuff people write about celebs isn't true anyway. And when I audition for this show when i turn 16 i am not going to spread horrible things around cuz it's stupid. I like all of them!x
By becca. Posted January 2 2009 at 6:56 PM.
HATE DANNII
LOVE CHERYL =]
By ILoveXFactor. Posted December 20 2008 at 10:52 AM.
Im glad that Dannii is staying I like Dannii, who reli gives a s**t if Dannii has had a face-lift of watever y call it..?..most celebrities have them they want to look younger in the photos and stuff! Sure Cheryl is younger than Dannii, but so age is just a number, it doesnt make Dannii a horribler person than Cheryl?!?! Don't get me wrong I LOVE CHERYL she is my idol but, reli just leave Cheryl and Dannii alone! They are just 2 celebrities on a tv show! xx
By NatalieB. Posted December 17 2008 at 4:53 PM.
In the final should be Laura, Ruth and Alexandra, but in the last show Alexandra was disgusting with a dress copying Ruth's style, singing Ruth's type of songs and crying because she wanted to win not because of any emotion she felt in her song. Ruth was crying because of the emotion of her song. The best voice was that of Ruth and Laura. Alexandra is almost nule without lights and instrumental musicians. Whithout Ruth the show doesn't have any spice.
By phillip harisson. Posted December 12 2008 at 12:44 PM.
Danni is my favourite judge on the panel. It is really unfair that everyone is bullying her. Sharon was horrible last year! I think Cheryl is nice but she is fake. When ever she cries it seems like she is doing it for attention and getting at danni. Louis is weird and Simon is not that handsome as he thinks he is!! Go Danni! From Emma, 14 x
By Emma :). Posted December 7 2008 at 9:03 PM.
hold up!!!!!! its not about the judges its about the contestants and there singing.
but the judges are making the show all about them and i think its so selfish that they thinking about them selfs.
as for u simon u try getting on stage and sing and see if ur nervous stop bullying people cause u think u can cause u got money ur out of order to people and u need to sort it out dianna or jls to win
By amber . Posted December 6 2008 at 9:50 PM.
I think alexandra or Diana should win
they are really brilliant singers
By Gabby. Posted December 6 2008 at 8:13 PM.
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i would like to ALEXANDRA BURKE to winn xfactor she is best for x factor i hoppe is wiiner
By aisha . Posted December 2 2008 at 1:51 PM.
Dannii is a better judge than Mrs O. So glad Mrs O and her big mouth is off the show. she started to believe her own hype. Cheryl take note!. Cheryl is beginning to believe her own hype and when her ego gets as big as Simon's then one would have to leave the show and we know who that is. she's in the spotlight because she is beautiful and married to a footballer not because of her talent because she is the weakest singer in a very weak band. when she is Dannii's age and has lasted in the industry as long as Danni then comparisons can be made. Dannii should ignore the childish girl and Simon who will soon get tired of cheryl.
Diana is soooo overhyped and should have been booted off instead of Ruth last night. She would not last long in the business if she wins. Louis was right when he said she was not versatile. She is always stiff and sings the same way moving her fingers in an annoying way and sounds like a frog. She has not got the x factor and the package is far from complete. the judges should stop hyping her for her own good. the competition really starts when she releases her album and now completes with others in the music industry. Miley cyrus and britney (at 17) gave better performances than Diana can ever dream of.
By missy. Posted November 30 2008 at 2:46 PM.
Dannii, is a brilliant mentor and all those evil people that have commented on her face and other abilities are just plain nasty busybodies that should get a life of their own. Leave her alone. Shes very good at judging and how would you like it if someone was nice to you (simon) and then when someone new comes along (cheryl) they turn their backs on you. If Simon has any morals, he should not get rid of Dannii. Sharon Osborne, was a joke this week claiming Dannii was bullying her.. is she having a laugh? Who can bully her, with her big untamed mouth. I use to like her so much, but shes just a soar loser. Grow up will you.
By jessica Anderson. Posted November 30 2008 at 10:21 AM.
I think the whole lot of them should grow up. Simon and the others should remember it is a show for young people to display THEIR talants, not for the judges to act like divas when they have little or no talent themselves.
By Doreen. Posted November 29 2008 at 10:37 PM.
i think dannii is a really good judge because it cant be easy to be targeted all the time and its mean what simon did why did he move dannii so that cheryl could sit there i love dannii she rocks go team minogue ruth to win
By grace jenkins . Posted November 29 2008 at 6:52 PM.
Cheryl is more calm and cool...
She has strong thought and know what to say to x factor singers....
But Danni.... Ok........... Crappie!
Cheryl is better...
Sorry Danni! :S xxx
By Helen. Posted November 28 2008 at 7:45 PM.
Simon Cowell is a rude lout. Someone should take him outside and give him the thrashing he deserves.
By Ken. Posted November 24 2008 at 3:15 AM.
I cannot stand Danni Minogue. She spent all last year claiming that Sharon was bullying her, yet I never saw her trying to make an effort with Sharon and she looked like the cat who got the cream when she was getting all the attention from Simon. Now the shoe is on the other foot she is playing the victim. Louis says she nicked his song and she stats balling crying. Honestly, the woman has no real problems and constantly makes mountains out of mole hills. Get a life Danni.
By Paddy. Posted November 23 2008 at 9:05 PM.
Why is everybody going for Louis Walsh, he has to pick someone if he is the last to vote so who ever he picks someone would moan. I dont like Danni,always seeming to get her own way.It was the right thing for Rachael to go. JLS should not have been in the bottom two. So just leave Louis alone and I hope they bring back Sharon next year.
By Brymar. Posted November 23 2008 at 9:59 AM.
Danii is much better than Cheryl.She has got talent even though she is 11 years older. The Girls Aloud band have never been able to sing and that includes Cheryl. There is more talent on the x factor than them 5 put together. As far as I am concerned girls aloud consists of 4 show offs and one grumpy nicola. So cheryl has no room to criticise anyone else.
By bonny. Posted November 23 2008 at 12:29 AM.
CHERYL IS THE BEST JUDGE HER COMMENTS ARE SO CONSTRUCTIVE WHAT SHE SAID ABOUT RUTH IS TRUE SHE HAS NO PARTICULAR REGION VOTING FOR HER SO SHE'S DONE REALLY WELL TO GET THIS FAR AND SHE SAID JLS SHOULD DANCE AND NOT BE LIKE WESTLIFE WHICH IS SO TRUE!!!! THIS GIRL KNOWS WHAT SHE'S TALKING ABOUT.
By MARC. Posted November 22 2008 at 6:44 PM.
XXX-Diana is amazin luv u baby vote fie Diana she is tops-XXX
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JLS are hot luv u 2 babes
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By katie. Posted November 22 2008 at 8:58 PM.
Danni's music abbilitie's!! What abilities? ? ? I'm sorry but Danni is rubbish. Cheryl is in a number 1 band and has been through this situation herself. Where as Danni claimed fame from her sister and has never released a decent track in her life. I don't think she should even be on the show. He opinion is never true she ahtes on other's band and says that her's are fantastic when they are obviously not. Grrr I don't like her. Kick her off and get the real minogue kylie!?!?!
By sian. Posted November 20 2008 at 10:47 AM.
I understand why Simon pays more attension to Cheryl. Dannii should be off the show. Cheryl is the best judge ever! Not only is she a member of Girls Aloud but she actually has an idea about what she is talking about.Dannii is the complete opposite of Cheryl cos Dannii knows nothing! GO CHERYL!
By Mia Mann. Posted November 18 2008 at 1:58 PM.
i think that danny thinks that cheryl is flirting with simon if i was cheryl now i would smack her right across the face. i am girls aloud no1 fan and dont even like danny's voice and i like all the songs that girls aloud did.i think that simon did the right thing of hiring her because she has been looking for a job for a long time will cheryl right back to me so that i can talk to a celebraty thank you very much i am really gratefull
By ++kayleigh++. Posted November 18 2008 at 12:33 PM.
i think that danny thinks that cheryl is flirting with simon if i was cheryl now i would smack her right across the face. i am girls aloud no1 fan and dont even like danny's voice and i like all the songs that girls aloud did.i think that simon did the right thing of hiring her because she has been looking for a job for a long time will cheryl right back to me so that i can talk to a celebraty thank you very much i am really gratefull
By ++kayleigh++. Posted November 18 2008 at 12:28 PM.
Eoghan is going to bring home the title for Ireland ,he is a beautiful singer as is Diana. Ruth should have gone last week not Laura, Laura has an amazing voice and Ruth is only in there because of her appearance. You can hear Ruth's accent when she sings so it throws the whole performance off. Dannii is alright she deserved to have her say , but to me she just goes over board with her actions after a performance. Louis is ok, he can be a bit annoying sometimes, Simon is a good judge, he tells the truth, and Cheryl shes the best thing to have come to the show. Now shes a real judge and mentor.
By trisha breen. Posted November 17 2008 at 1:31 PM.
Dannii has about as much singing talent as her sister and that is NIL.
By Roy. Posted November 16 2008 at 1:49 PM.
Danii is lovely. She has been nothing but uncatty and friendly to all the contestants - unlike the biggest bitch in showbiz - Louis Walsh.
I really hope Cheryl Cole is being nice to Danii, and that Rachel Hylton isn't being antsy and horrible to her. Remember Danii managed Leon, who Simon and Louis thought was awful and shouldn't have been in the final, so successfully, that he won!
I hope if Rachel wins that she takes her children out of care, and treats them well.
By ruth. Posted November 16 2008 at 12:21 AM.
His loss Danni, Simon is a big head anyway. As for Diana, if this was a yodeling contest, she is the winner by a long way.
But forget all that, keep buying the HERO CD everyone, keep it at number 1 forever please all in a very good cause.
By Rob. Posted November 15 2008 at 8:23 AM.
How is Diana's voice? We want to hear it this week - it is quite extraordinary and beautiful.
By Cindy. Posted November 14 2008 at 10:38 PM.
well done daniiii xxxxx
By ilyas orhanli. Posted November 14 2008 at 3:31 PM.
Poor Dannii ... NOT !
She is a woman racing towards middle age, and should grow up.
I wish she would get over her jealousy and disappear with her false hair, false boobs, false nails and weird plastic nose job!
By Jayjay. Posted November 14 2008 at 2:56 PM.
im a big fan of dannii do x factor good and dannii look good on x factor
By lesley. Posted November 14 2008 at 5:39 PM.
Simon should look at his principle and his conscience and put a stop to this show or change the name to 'The Popularity' show. This is not the same x factor as it use to be. This show is not base on talent but the most popular at this rate Daniel is going to win. Whatever money Simon earn from this show he should give it to charity as this show is false.
By glen. Posted November 14 2008 at 9:27 AM.
Dannii - Part I. OK let's all get real. Dannii is more than qualified for her position as a judge on X Factor and she is probably the most savvy and dignified of the crew. She has been working in the industry in TV / Music / Theatre since she was a child and found fame before a 15 min stint on a cable TV reality show meant your name could be on the D List. She has had chart success and her Top 10s speak for themselves (Love and Kisses, Jump to the Beat, All I Wanna Do, Who Do you Love Now?, This Is It, Put The Needle On It, I Begin to Wonder, You Won't Forget About Me, Don't Wanna Lose This Feeling). Her only bug bear has been sharing her more famous sister's name, which has always been unfair. Aside from the 'megastars' very few people have sustained a career for nearly 30 years like Dannii has.
By Sat. Posted November 13 2008 at 10:44 AM.
i lv cheryl shes awesome
By sinead. Posted November 12 2008 at 3:07 PM.
Dannii Part II - If Cheryl Cole is still working in TV and music in 20 years, fair play to her but let's not jump on the bandwagon and pitch Dannii against her here and now for all the wrong reasons. The fact is that Simon likes playing games and does not seem to care who is in the firing line (insert an endless list of reality music stars and colleagues) and the way he is allowing Dannii to be treated by the Producers / Rachel / Judges and even himself is highly unprofessional and unethical. I am SO glad that Dannii stood up for herself over Rachel's VT last week. I hope she continues to do so and is buoyed by the the support she has had over the past few days. Whether she is back next year or not, her track record on, and off, the show speaks for itself and I am sure she will continue to have a long and rewarding career long after most of the wannabes on the show. In case there was any doubt, I am a BIG fan and no I'm not Australian!
By Sat. Posted November 12 2008 at 11:44 AM.
The x factor just isnt the same anymore bring sharon back. All that crying from wannabe's boo hoo!
By beverley Healy. Posted November 12 2008 at 12:30 PM.
atchually!.
i agreee with jordan!.
By steph. Posted November 10 2008 at 7:17 PM.
i think that dannii should just ignore simon she is my fave judge and defintly carry on next year otherwise simons won just ignore him everyone likes dannii.Back of Simon you should all be friends u can talk to cheryl and dannii.
DIANA ROX DIANA 2 WIN VOTE FOR DIANA SHES AMAZIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
By katy. Posted November 10 2008 at 4:18 PM.
Thank god Danni has finally spoken out about the crap that is going on backstage on the X-Factor. in my opinion Danni is the best woman judge X-Factor has ever had she is very good with her words, also Cheryl and simon on the live shows seem to always whisper to each other which i think it is really ignorant! I really do think she is very honourable and also got a good personlaity - Also dont like the way Rachels seems to be treating her if i was Danni i would drop her never mind the other way about!
By Jordan. Posted November 10 2008 at 1:37 PM.
i think dannii sounds very jealous and immature fighting for simons attention. she is a fully grown woman with a job to do so she just needs to get on with it and stop acting like a spoilt brat.
By N.... Posted November 10 2008 at 11:55 AM.
there is no need for the constant bad press which dannii receives, she is obviously doing something right if she's the only judge with three acts left and the fact that she won it last year also shows her capability. Cheryl loves the fact that she is the 'new girl' and is getting all the attention but to be honest i prefer dannii.
By j. Posted November 10 2008 at 2:34 AM.
right there can only be 1 winner on x factor so dont forget that everyone who has been voted of
will all be on tour after xmas earning the same amount of money and the best ones after that will get a chance to record a record or cd so i hope it will all work out and someone will give the best singers jobs in the theatre and so on as for the phone in we should all see these results for ourselves which is only fair and all sob stories should be banned by the producers barbara
By barbara ward. Posted November 10 2008 at 1:05 AM.
right there can only be 1 winner on x factor so dont forget that everyone who has been voted of
will all be on tour after xmas earning the same amount of money and the best ones after that will get a chance to record a record or cd so i hope it will all work out and someone will give the best singers jobs in the theatre and so on as for the phone in we should all see these results for ourselves which is only fair and all sob stories should be banned by the producers barbara
By barbara ward. Posted November 10 2008 at 1:04 AM.
Totally unhappy with last nights show. Never mind the judges perfromances. Only just watched it as was out. A total disgrace. Bottom two should have been Rachel and Daniel, Rachel is driving me to despair and sick to death of hearing her voice, winge, 'I'm doing it for my kids'. We all work for our kids love and we always have done. Her performance was shocking, her voice was totally off key and an embarassment to watch, she wanted to do it her way, who does she think she is? Danni needs to stand up to her more. It was shocking, in fact every performance has been. I haven't read any articles about her so am not biased whatsoever the girl simply annoys me.
Daniel bless, Louis is kind of right there is a place for you, you do have a good voice but your not X Factor I'm afraid, you will have lots of fans and I wish you well you will get a career.
NO WAY should Laura have gone out absoloutely No way and the whole thing smells of a fix, raw talent thats what this show is supposed to be about, the girl like Diana has a raw talent and a unique voice and don't belt out flat notes.
JLS (loved last week and would have no problem if you were the next Westlife - they have more talent than any of the judges!) and Alexandra (fantastic performance last night) should be last 2 standing.
As for judges, panel missing Sharon she would have just loved Eoghan), Danni being bit of a diva. Time to stop the tantrums and get on with your jobs.
By Swainey. Posted November 10 2008 at 12:34 AM.
THANK GOD DANNII IS GETTING SOME GREAT COMMENTS ON HERE!!!!!!!! MAYBE SIMON COWELL WILL FINALLY REALISE THAT WE LOVE DANNII AND GIVE HER A BREAK AS THE ATTEMPTS TO SWING THE PUBLIC INTO HATING HER ARE NOT WORKING!!!!! LOVE YOU DANNII!!!!
By michael. Posted November 10 2008 at 12:37 AM.
i think Cheryl is too emotional which makes her weak and unproffesional.Were is Danni is more experience in the music business. LOVE YOU DANNI.
By martha mvumba. Posted November 9 2008 at 11:53 PM.
Personally I think that daniel and rachel need to go! Laura should not have been voted off, I really thought that she would make it to the final..I hate Rachel's attitude- her inability to take criticism displays her level of arrogance and her singing is off key..laura and alexandra are much better singers than her..i cannot believe that Simon and Louis voted Laura off, there was definate tactical voting going on which is a pity because the competition is supposedly based on 'talent', but all the judges seem to be doing is building their own egos by voting off acts that don't deserve to get voted off- i.e Laura and Austin!!
By nn. Posted November 9 2008 at 11:40 PM.
Rachael HAS TO GO! I did not like what she said 'Im doing it for my kids' go and get a job! The xfactor is giving her false hope, she is not going to make it, she is rude, loud and a drama queen. I felt so embarrassed for her, it's not about winning the xfactor, and if you want to make a better life for your children it's about changing your attuide and working towards stability for your children. She sounds really desperate and not genuine, I am sick of the sad story's, she is not the only one who has been through allot there are people out there that has had to pick themselves up for the better.
Laura should not have gone!
I like Danni, she should not pay Simon know mind, she looks good for her age, not keen on Cheryl! she cannot sing to save her life and she still has a mouth on her, she is just playing it safe for the nation to love her even more, she says the same words every week.
JSL are ok, but they wont win, Alexandra is great would like her to win
By Ms CHOC... Posted November 9 2008 at 11:37 PM.
The trouble is, that this is about the contestants not the judges and i'm sick of hearing about them. They are there to do a job of work for upcoming talent, the infights are ruining it for me, although why they brought back Louis Walsh i'll never understand, he is one of the most childish people i've seen in a long time, he bitches bigger than the women.
As for kicking out Laura, that was farsical and the public should get their act together. It was a big mistake but i hope she goes on to bigger and better things. A lot of people who didn't make it to the top in this, have done very well in spite of it.
I adored Rachel at the auditions but they seem to have changed her into some old frump, i wish they'd go back to how she was and let her sing Amy Whinehouse.
By Zordana. Posted November 9 2008 at 10:51 PM.
I think Cheryl Cole is an AWFUL judge!!!! The only reason she's famous is because shes married to a famous footballer..and everyone felt sorry for her because she was cheated on. Girls aloud are a joke band - none of them can sing live and they are as musically talented as the Spice Girls and that is NOT a complement. Cheryl Cole is just like Victoria Beckham... talentless and good for nothing.
Her comments on X factor make me want to switch off as I actually feel embarrassed for her as she literally knows nothing and constantly makes herself look so so so so so thick!!!!
Danni Minogue is so gorgeous and lovely and just because shes older than Cheryl, shes absolutely 100% more stunning than Cheryl and just a nicer more modest person. Cheryl is getting far too big for her boots.... I personally really hope that shes not on next year's X Factor!!!
Also Laura's singing was awful last night - why is everyone so surprised that shes gone????
By Debbie. Posted November 9 2008 at 10:38 PM.
i'm glad laura's gone, never understood a word she sang, thought it was just me but other people have said the same to me.
By deb. Posted November 9 2008 at 9:38 PM.
DANNI, YOU ARE THE BEST JUDGE THERE. HANG IN THERE GIRL, WE LOVE YOU.
By amanda. Posted November 9 2008 at 9:35 PM.
RUTH TO WIN. Knocking on Heavens Door was fantastic. The audience were disgusting for booing. They should be ashamed of themselves. Danni is lovely, leave her alone. DANIEL MUST GO.
By sue. Posted November 9 2008 at 9:33 PM.
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH THE PUBLIC!?!
It is a talent show, a singing show, nothing else - so vote on talent if not anything else!
Daniel DOES NOT have the "X Factor", he's an OK singer - he's nothing special - unlike Laura, she's one of the best singers the show has ever had and deserves the chance - Daniel is one of the poorest singers and lets face it, who would buy his records? Daniel and Rachel should have been in the bottom 2 without a doubt. The show is beginning to be like a joke. It's got nothing to do with the judges - they're just doing their jobs - at the end of the day, they're only giving out their opinions.
Dannii needs to grow up a little and realise that Simon prefers to talk to somebody else.
The only judge with the problem is Louis - Mr Know-It-All, how dare he say that Cheryl is "Mrs Know-It-All", why should he be able to belittle his colleagues in that way? All he cares about is boy bands and Irish artists.
Sack Louis Walsh and bring back Mrs O!!
Cheryl's the best thing that's ever happened to the show! - She's terrific.
By Jess. Posted November 9 2008 at 9:05 PM.
Firstly, credit where credits due... Daniel sang pretty well last night regardless of whether he should be in the competition still or not.
Secondly, Laura wasn't great last night and Ruth was clearly the better singer in the sing off. Plus laura well thought she was gonna win the whole thing so i was glad she went.
Thirdly, Cheryl is a crap judge, hearing her sing live the other week prooved that, i mean what on earth? Plus she just says the same things every week.
This show is a joke. Last year prooved that... Rhydians albums out in a few week though so justice is finally gonna be served.
That is all.
By xlucy19x. Posted November 9 2008 at 8:57 PM.
I think this year has been the most interesting yet controversial. I didn't really like Danni before this however i'm warming to her and i feel sorry for her because of the press however it is nothing compared to what cheryl used to go through. She seemed very sad this week on the verge of tears, she's made X factor more REAL! I dnt think ceryl has any fault in thi, she's doing her job and very well i mite add. If simon had other intentions hiring her thats his problem and he's a grown man anyway, he can be friends with whoever he likes. Every one knows simon is a diva, thats what makes him simon cowell, part of his charm, wouldn't have it any other way. Louis on the other hand is really starting to annoy me, he makes snide comments to simon and cheryl unnecessarily and its just spiteful. He should have taken it to deadlock rather than getting rid of the biggest threat to JLS.P.S - I tried to vote for luara but couldn't get through. ALEX,DIANA OR JLS TO WIN!!
By Racheal A. Posted November 9 2008 at 8:30 PM.
in my opinoin, last night no-one should've been voted off because one contestant didn't sing, which may have been a different outcome if diana did sing. netherthe less laura should never have been voted off and can't understand why Daniel is still in the running, the bottom 2 in my opion were the best 2 strongest contestants on the x factor last night. I watch for talent not for the sob stories, if diana couldn't have sang then should have been dropped, shame but it would've been more fair. Yes i'm believing more now its a fix. Laura has a fantastic and no-one can deny that.
By mandy. Posted November 9 2008 at 8:07 PM.
I don't know why everyone compares Cheryl and Danni so much. So What Cheryl is younger and pretty...but Danni is stunning too!! They are both beautiful ladies. I find something irriatating about Cheryl though...she seems to fawn over Simon, always looking at him and wanting his approval and attention with her comments whereas Danni just says it how it is. I have the uttmost respect for Danni. She has handled everything with grace and dignity. I love Ruth, she is one of my favourites. If they got rid of Danni I would stop watching ther X Factor as she is my favourite Judge! Oh and when Cheryl sang I nearly died of embarrasment for her. Top hits in the charts yeah but she sounded crap!!!!!
By Sugapuff. Posted November 9 2008 at 8:07 PM.
I dont think danni is all that i would much rather see Mrs O sharon osbourne back on the pannel and bring that somthing that this year is missing danni has never really fitted in although i dont agree with all this negtive press she getting give her a brake she is doing the best she can
By Michael. Posted November 9 2008 at 8:03 PM.
Laura put in an average performance what's the shock!! The only mis justice is that Diana didn't get booted off. It's a competition, if she cant compete then you lose, its a real shame but its tough. If she's back this week, i'm gonna chop that bluddy left hand off, she's got serious issues. Alexandra is streets above the rest and will win, all this other crap is just coloured bubbles.
By xxxx. Posted November 9 2008 at 7:34 PM.
Rachel Eoghan or JLS to win.
By Jackie. Posted November 9 2008 at 7:37 PM.
i think billy davies will be the next spurs manager
By norbert peacock. Posted November 9 2008 at 7:16 PM.
total waste of time this programme,anything to grab the publics money week after week after week
By judy jones. Posted November 9 2008 at 7:14 PM.
Rachel Eoghan or JLS to win.
By Jackie. Posted November 9 2008 at 7:14 PM.
Oh MY God!
I am still absolutely gob smacked from last nights results,,Laura who has been tipped to win for weeks went out, yet Daniel and Rachel were saved! Im sorry but they are both rubbish and really do not deserve to be in the competition at this stage. There are some fantastic people like Alexandra, Ruth, JLS and there was Laura but now shes gone because of idiotic people voting for Daniel and Rachel. Rachel last night was shocking, she sounded the worst i have ever heard from her, and Daniel as much as i feel sorry for him for loosin his wife, i think it is unfair for everyone to give him the sympathy vote.
I think people need to really start thinking about who they are voting for and why they are voting for them!
Alexandra to win!!!
By Kirsty. Posted November 9 2008 at 7:23 PM.
By r. ferguson. Posted November 9 2008 at 4:17 PM.
Danni has no musical talent at all..... bring back Mrs O.....
Did Mrs O' write the Blak Sabbath stuff for Oswald then?
By Johnny G. Posted November 9 2008 at 7:21 PM.
I wish people would stop giving Rachel a hard time. Laura should not have gone'Louis should have let it go to public vote.
By Jackie. Posted November 9 2008 at 6:54 PM.
Most people keep saying the show is fixed, your wrong because if it was laura would of sailed through to the final as she is dating one of the shows producers, or don't you lot read the sun? even if laura was still in it she would'nt win the competion because Diana is streets ahead. Diana will win this years X-Factor.
By Dan. Posted November 9 2008 at 6:53 PM.
The judges are a joke. Dannii Minogue has done nothing and is only still around because of her famous surname thanks to her sister.
How many number 1's has Dannii had ? Is she known for great albums and songs ? Will she be remembered in 5 years time ? Course not . Shes rubbish and I dont understand (apart from a pretty face) why shes even on the panel. Shes a nobody in the music world.
By Paul J. Posted November 9 2008 at 6:52 PM.
Dannii has had a long career in this industry and as such is in a great position to be a credible mentor - she has handled herself with great diginity (remember the vile swipes of Mrs O??) and she remains very professional at all times.
Rachael is a disgrace- she has no respect, is a moaner and screams instead of singing - she deserved to go last night - not Laura.
But it's all fixed - Diana will win regardless.
By Pete . Posted November 9 2008 at 6:45 PM.
Daniel, and Rachel both should have been voted out.. The Cunning Old Fox Louis is playin a another game to get rid of all the good singers and have all crap like daniel and rachel left so that JLS can pull it through. Shame on you louis.. Bring back laura and get well diana..
By X fixter... Posted November 9 2008 at 6:42 PM.
The x-factor is comming to a fix now i mean come on Daniel`s still in and poor Laura is out :-0 i cried when she went !!!!
Next ....
I want to see Daniel go and after Rachel and if that dont happen and theres the good ones gone agen then the whole x-factor is being a FIX. Simone only wanted Ruth in cos he fancies her, come on its a TALENT show not a fancy show. But good luck Alex your the best xx
By marissa. Posted November 9 2008 at 6:38 PM.
leave dannii alone shes lovely ,so is cheryl.dannii ha staken some stick since she started on x factor most people would get down with that but she has held her head high and not let it bother her.good on you dannii
By sharon benson. Posted November 9 2008 at 6:10 PM.
Both are classy talented women... I actually think its the men letting the show down this year more so Simon Cowell.I used to like and admire Simon but I don't now. Danni has maturity and should use it and not try to be too sexy or too sassy.. she is that without having to put it on... Cheryl has a natural outer and more so inner beauty and I admire her humbleness. As for those two men well I don't know. Louis is just being a twit and Simon is behaving like a fool where Ruth is concerned and has made a fool of himself a couple of times in front of millions of people and Ruth is playing it well... and as for them both voting Laura out.. Louis is just promoting his own act but Simon is not voting singing talent as well all know... Shame on you Simon!
By Jane. Posted November 9 2008 at 6:02 PM.
After watching the x factor, my personal opinion is that cheryl is good sometimes as is dannii, but i think that they both lack musicial experience. Please bring back sharon, who i think has a lot of experience in the music industry, it's in her blood, just look who her father was.
By frances larkins. Posted November 9 2008 at 5:52 PM.
I think Rachels performance was horendus. she was shouting and out of tune the whole time! it was so hard to listen too. she didnt once song in tune! laura and ruth were both really good. so why were they in the bottom two?? it makes no sense!
laura and ruth shouldn't have been in the bottom two shud have been rachel and daniel!!!
its such a fix.
All i want to know is why the judges didnt pick up on rachels shambolic performance! i could barely listen to it it was just awful. why is she even on the show neways. Austen (last week) sung so much better than rachel yet he went even thou rachel forgot her lines!!!! definately a fix. i mean how do we know who really got the lowest votes??
i really think rachels ridiculus and laura should have stayed. her performance was so acomplished.
i too became disillusioned when leon won he was awful. after all its not a talent show.
I suggest for people to read Chart Throb by Ben Elton, that will explain how the x factor works, and basically there are three catagories- the clingers, the mingers and the blingers.
After saturadays show it is so clear that its not a talent show. sure there are some talented people on there, but if it was a talent show why has laura gone and rachel stayed??
We all know its going to be talked about in the news this week so yet more publicity for the x factor! Anyway rachel- the clinger and daniel-the clinger should go. End of.
By Emily. Posted November 9 2008 at 5:46 PM.
All this ignorant Dannii bashing is not funny. Lets have some facts from the "Bible of Pop" - She has had 13 top 20 hits of which:
Two were at no 7 and Two at no 8 and there was one at each of: 2,3,4,5,10,11,14,15 & 20. She has even played Lady Macbeth for goodness sake.
Just about everyone involved in the X-Factor, except perhaps Sinitta, has denied various rumours concerning Dannii at one time or another, particularly about non-existent in fighting. Both Louis & Dannii gave an interview together on the web for a popular newspaper where they pointedly say that 99% of what is written is totally made up.
She has continually managed to shine in spite of having a more famous sister - remember Dannii was famous first in Young Talent Time and has had roles in a string of soaps comparable to Neighbours. Her song with Riva: "Who do you love now" remains my favourite pop song.
Give it a rest will you all - its getting boring now.
By Dr Peter A Fryer. Posted November 9 2008 at 5:08 PM.
I think both dannii and cheryl are great, louis walsh is the pain. Rachel has picked her own songs since the first week when she complained, if you listen to her interview before hand she always says i picked my own song this week and i love it this week then when she is rubbish suddenly dannii picked the song and no one seems to remember what was previously said
By linda. Posted November 9 2008 at 5:25 PM.
who voted off to bottom two for ruth and laura..i don't think you are not good enough to vote and judge them..as we all already aware of rachel and daniel ...they are not going to be x-factor any more ..neither they got voice nor looks so ..better not to vote by colour ..especially daniel...i didn't think laura or austin or scott should go last and last week..its all done by public vote so...guys better to think for voting ...
By RAI GURUNG. Posted November 9 2008 at 5:18 PM.
Daniel should have gone WEEKS AGO I realy thort he & RACHEL should have GONE last night Iv always loved the X Factor & look forward to it every year but THIS YEAR as to be a mockery i realy DO think its FIXED No way should Laura have gone last night or indeed be in the bottom two with Ruth I think its time to look at whats GOING WRONG this year I realy DONT think its down to the PUBLIC Maybe next year they should think about haveing a different member of the PUBLIC on the JUDGES PANEL EVERY WEEK? I DONT think itl do any HARM? Something NEEDS TO BE DONE or the rateings & the votes are going to be waydown next year cos people are GENUINLEY SHOCKED at the RESULTS THIS YEAR
By Julie. Posted November 9 2008 at 5:38 PM.
danni is amazin and talented numbar one in he clubs
By nathen. Posted November 9 2008 at 5:38 PM.
I think it is very unprofessional the way the Rachel situation is being handled.Why does this girl get a special set of rules for her?The guidelines state that she is to be mentored for the show and yet she does nothing but try to humiliate Dannii.Simon and Cheryl are readily contributing to it.Dannii is an experienced musician with top 10 singles to her credit and career longevity and ANYONE deserves more respect than her colleagues are giving her.I think she has handled herself with great dignity.
By GD. Posted November 9 2008 at 5:34 PM.
LAURA SOOOOOOO SHOULD OF STAYED! RUTH IS OK.I Like Cheryl cole betta than Danii!
By SushiSuzie. Posted November 9 2008 at 5:34 PM.
cheryl cole is popular in the singing career and people proberly think x factor is more popular with her there bt maybe there might be more viewers because theres a change been made and the talent is better.
By bryany. Posted November 9 2008 at 4:46 PM.
The xfactor is a complete fix!
Laura should still be in it , why didnt the decide to go to dead lock like they always do?I will tell you why because louis walsh wanted to get rid of her as laura was serious competion and in myopinion would definetly be in the finale.Thats why he kept ruth in as he knows ruth wont be in the finale. I have nothing against ruth btw but Im just saying that if I had to choose between laura and ruth for whos a great singer and whos cd Id buy then Id say laura
I cant believe she got voted out sucks so much
And also Danni is doing a great job and I dont know why the media is always trying to make it seem like shes a bad person when shes not. thanks to notw for letting her give her side to things:)
By jules. Posted November 9 2008 at 4:58 PM.
Pliz lets stop blaming the judges for Laura's eviction in the 1st place its you the public who voted her in the bottom two so how are the judges to blame now. She didnt pull it the last round with Ruth that was fair l guess though l dont understand why the public voted both gals in the bottom Alexandra or JLS to win they are talented if you dont wanna watch x factor any more just dont we still there to watch it about the racism thing as much as we dont want to face reality the fact is the majority of british public wouldnt not vote for any black person over a white person despite how talented they are sorry to say but just an observation over the years having said that lets get rachel and daniel out pliz they lack the x factor she might have good voice but not the whole x factor package lets not vote according to sympathy and colour please but to how talented a person is thank you
By fay. Posted November 9 2008 at 4:30 PM.
well i think it's time for the producers to change the format of this show if they want to keep any semblence of seriousness and validity. simon and louis need a good dressing down for their obvious attempts to get rid of the strong competition to make way for their mediocre acts. it's beyond a joke. we won't be watching this childish nonsense anymore. bring on the professional judges on strictly come dancing. at least they know what they're doing. the x factor is all over the place.
By chris. Posted November 9 2008 at 4:15 PM.