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Simon Cowell Admits Cheryl Cole Was Not Fit for American TV!

SBGLA — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:26:50 +0000

Simon Cowell recently revealed to Piers Morgan that the primary reason Cheryl Cole was ejected as a judge of the American version of The X Factor was because she was not smoothly adapting to presenting on American television.

Regarding his decision to remove Cole as judge, Cowell stated: “You come to a country like America, it’s a big deal – it takes a while to adjust and I took the view along with a few other people that she would be more comfortable back in the UK.” Cowell added: “That’s what you have to do when you produce – you have to make decisions in the moment, and I take full responsibility for it.”

Cowell also confirmed that Cole refused an offer to return to the British version of X Factor and that she also did not accept a job as judge of Britain’s Got Talent. Cowell’s revelations come after he has previously publicly apologized to Cole for her removal from the American singing competition program. Rumours have been floating around indicating Cole might become a judge on the upcoming UK edition of The Voice, but nothing has been set in stone.

If this rumour about Cole joining the UK version of The Voice is true, it would appear that she is still interested in being a singing judge, but not on a show associated with Cowell. Maybe Cheryl is concerned that any job offer she accepts from Simon will simply be terminated a few weeks later. It’s just business, eh Si?

No British X Factor Next Year!

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:40:16 +0000

In an interview at the recent 2010 GQ Men of the Year Awards, Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden revealed insider information about the upcoming season of The X Factor in the UK.

The British celebrity said: “There’s loads of changes afoot next year, I know that there’s no more X Factor – well, at least for next year.”

Holden’s comment adds credibility to the rumour that as producer Simon Cowell prepares to launch the U.S. version of The X Factor, he will push the next round of the UK series forward six months. Such postponement would have the British X Factor starting in March of 2012.

It doesn’t sound like Amanda is very disappointed about the rescheduling… perhaps because it means her show Britain’s Got Talent won’t have to directly compete with The X Factor for attention in the UK. The more attention the better… eh Amanda?

Piers Morgan Officially Replacing Larry King on CNN!

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:06:42 +0000

The new King of CNN has been crowned!

After months of speculation, Cable News Network (CNN) has finally officially confirmed that Brit telly presenter Piers Morgan will host a new programme to replace flagship interview show Larry King Live, after Larry King himself retires in late December, 2010. Morgan recently described Mr. King’s job, which Morgan will take over, as “the greatest interview job in the world.”

The title of Morgan’s new series has not been confirmed, but the programme will commence in January and air Mondays through Fridays at 9 PM. The show will also reportedly air worldwide on CNN-International in over 200 countries.

Morgan will continue to judge talent competition America’s Got Talent on NBC and to host the ITV programme Piers Morgan’s Life Stories; however, his future as judge of Britain’s Got Talent is unclear.

To American audiences, Piers is primarily known as a talent show judge and reality TV star (from when he won Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice), so it will be interesting to see how Americans respond to him as a serious interview journalist. Congratulations and good luck Piers!

SuBo Picks Unknown Amateur Singer For Duet!

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:42:33 +0000

Susan Boyle has chosen someone to record a duet with, but this person is not anyone you have ever heard of. The Britain’s Got Talent star recently conducted an online talent search contest and chose one of thousands of entrants to join her in recording a duet for her next album The Gift.

SuBo picked an American mother-of-three named Amber Stassi. The Scottish singer called Stassi at home in New York to break the good news.

Regarding her decision, SuBo said: “I really wanted to give someone the opportunity I had. Amber is a remarkable and talented lady and I am really looking forward to singing with her.”

In reaction to being plucked from obscurity, Stassi, a 33-year-old paramedic, said: “We have had some hard times, if my father was here now he would be so proud, I know he’s here in spirit, but this is a chance to give my kids a good memory and maybe a chance at a better life.”

It appears Susan has made one of Amber’s dreams come true and has made a sincerely inspirational impact on Amber’s life. Go SuBo, go!

Piers Morgan to Replace Larry King on CNN?!?!

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:47:49 +0000

Piers Morgan has reportedly signed a £5.5 million deal with US cable television news channel CNN to replace renowned talkshow host Larry King, who will be retiring in a few months. Apparently executives at CNN are fans of Piers Morgan’s Life Stories on ITV. US broadcast television network NBC, home of America’s Got Talent on which Morgan is a judge, is rumored to have agreed to share him with CNN. It is not clear whether Morgan will continue as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent.

First Simon Fuller and Simon Cowell captivated America with American Idol and now Piers will be replacing one of the highest profile talk shows in the United States – the Brits really are taking over American telly! Congratulations Piers!

Britain’s Got Talent (and America’s Got Talent) Judge Piers Morgan Got Married!

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:37:43 +0000

British telly presenter, Piers Morgan, has gotten hitched to girlfriend and Brit journalist/author Celia Walden. Rumor has it that the couple tied the knot at a hush hush affair in the Oxfordshire village of Swinbrook, which was followed by a reception at a nearby pub. Apparently there weren’t any celebrities in attendance – so no, Ant & Dec did not officiate the ceremony.

Even Morgan’s fellow Brit judges, Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden, were absent from the event, but Holden did tweet: “Piers got married today. I could not be happier for my lovely friend.” As for Si, he probably doesn’t want to give Mezhgan any ideas just yet anyway.

This is Morgan’s second marriage, as he has three sons by his previous wife (Marion Shalloe) and is Walden’s first attempt at wedded bliss.

Cheers to the happy couple! I reckon it’s fair to say Walden’s got talent… or at least Piers thinks so anyway!

Elaine Paige Takes Yet Another Dig at SuBo…

Sean Borg — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:31:12 +0000

Outspoken musical theatre veteran, Elaine Paige has once again taken an enormous dig at Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle and contestants alike for becoming overnight successes far too quickly.

Subo’s idol Elaine was her inspiration from the very first audition for Britain’s Got Talent.

Paige said on BBC Breakfast in the UK this morning: “With reality television things are very different.

Expressing that the show doesn’t allow new artists to learn as they rise through the ranks, Elaine said: “What I worry about for them is that it’s a fast track having to learn everything so quickly. They have to learn it in 16 weeks with all that pressure on them.”

Ok that’s a fair point Elaine, but there’s no need to single out poor old SuBo!

Susan sang duet ‘I Know Him So Well’ with Paige last year in a special show hosted by Piers Morgan about the reality TV star’s meteoric rise to fame.

Scottish born Susan recently received a paycheck of £4million after her debut album sold more than 8.5million copies since its release last year. Not bad for someone who was a complete nobody just a year ago, wouldn’t you agree Elaine?!

Referring to the extent of SuBo’s talent, Paige cheekily added: “She’s got a nice voice – a simple, straightforward voice.”

Ouch… I look forward to SuBo’s response on this one, Elaine sweetie, the gloves are off!

BGT Star Shaheen Lands Deal After Jacko Memorial

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:30:56 +0000

Britain’s Got Talent singing sensation Shaheen Jafargholi has landed a deal with US uber-agents CAA after his heart-wrenching performance at Michael Jackson’s memorial service on Tuesday.

He sang Who’s Lovin’ You in tribute to the King of Pop and now the offers are flooding in…

“He has had meetings with the Nickelodeon TV channel and Disney lined-up – they are looking at finding a role for him in their new High School Musical and Hannah Montana style shows. Producer director Kenny Ortega is involved in both and was the man behind the Jackson memorial, he loves Shaheen.” a source told the The Sun.

Apparently MJ was so impressed with the boy he wanted him to be the support act at his O2 gigs this summer and Simon Cowell is on the brink of offering him a UK record deal.

Seeing Shaheen perform at the MJ memorial event certainly opened my eyes to what a talented young lad he is, hopefully now his career will move on to happier occasions!

Check Out Shaheen On Larry King Live