Cat Deeley: “I Haven’t Got The X Factor”

Dear ol’ Cat Deeley answered the question on everybody’s lips on Saturday night, as she revealed she didn’t have a job (as yet) judging the X Factor when it starts here in America next year.

The stunning telly host arrived at an event in Hollywood to celebrate her good friend Matthew Williamson, who was being named ‘Designer Of The Year’, as part of BritWeek.

All sorts of rumors have been flying around since Simon Cowell announced he was quitting American Idol to launch X Factor in the US, with former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole apparently being one of Si’s favorites.

But singer Sinitta let slip recently that Cowell was considering a number of big names, including Mariah Carey. She said: “It’s amazing that so many people want to do it… it’s huge. Everybody is up for it, Mariah… ok I’m not saying anymore!”

But Cat certainly didn’t rule out the possibility of being part of the new show, she said: “You never know, providing I’m not chatting to someone else.” Oo-er, what could she mean by that?

Well, I think Cat DOES have the ‘X Factor ‘ and would make a great judge, but when you think that she’s up against the likes of Mariah, Gaga and even Madonna’s name has been whispered in my ear a few times, you can see why she might have her doubts…

However, Tinseltown has been kind to Deeley so far, so you NEVER know!

Other guests included, Jewelry designer Zeta Graff, Lord Frederick Windsor and Lady Sophia Windsor, actress Jacqueline Bisset… Oh, and me…

BritWeek is an annual celebration of British people and business’ contribution to the Californian economy.

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Goldenballs Gets Posh Smiling Again (Well Almost)!

I’m growing fond of Victoria Beckham all over again…

As the super-svelte star arrived at a Brit Week 2010 Charity event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel last night [Thursday], she couldn’t contain her excitement of having hubby David back home with the family.

Managing to crack a smile through her usual trademark face of misery, the former Spice Girl turned-fashion-designer was beaming as she told the press: “He’s doing really great. It’s incredible to have him home, he’s happy to be home…

He’s hobbling around the house, poor thing.”

It’s still up in the air as to what his role in the England squad will be now that he’s unable to play, but Victoria confirmed that David will definitely be heading to South Africa in June, despite damaging his Achilles tendon.

She said, “Yes, he’s still going to go to the World Cup. All the players – both in England and in Milan – have been so sweet and so supportive, but it’s just so great to have him back.”

Aww, bless!

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Brit Week Takes Over Tinseltown!

The Union Jack flew proud over Hollywood on Tuesday night, where some of the UK’s biggest names as part of Brit Week 2010 gathered to celebrate.

Three generations of well-known Brit celebrities and socialites (um, me being one of them) attended the invitation-only – champagne launch party at the British Consul General’s Official Residence in Los Angeles.

Guests included, telly host Cat Deeley, Singer – Mel B, Kelly Osbourne and her model fiancé Luke Worrall and veteran actress Helen Mirren, who lauded the British for being “cool and hip” at the event, and complained that her nationality are often cast as the baddies in films.

Mirren said: “I think it’s rather unfortunate that the villain in every movie is always British, we’re such an easy target that they can comfortably make the Brits the villains,”

The event is an annual celebration of British people and business’ contribution to the Californian economy. Despite being called BritWeek, the event lasts for three weeks.

Other stars on the VIP list was Jacqueline Bisset, Dancing with the Stars judge Bruno Tonioli and Lady Victoria Hervey, who, I should say looked remarkably well put together considering her appearance earlier that day when I saw her on the road back to LA, after a weekend of hard partying at Coachella…

Well-done Vicky my dear, it’s amazing what a bit of make-up can do!

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