Articles tagged with ‘Paula Abdul’
X Factor’s Steve is Jonesing For a Bit of Publicity!
Posted on December 7th, 2011 at 1:39 pm by Nick Crew
It is no secret that in it’s first season, the X Factor U.S has had its difficulties.
Surprisingly, the talent show has failed to win over the American audience and in the beginning; the blame for this appeared to fall on its host, Steve Jones.
Well, the bosses needed to point the finger at somebody, didn’t they!
Therefore, the show’s PR people had to get their thinking caps on quick to find a way to boost the Welsh hunks popularity… So what do they do? They arrange for Jonsey to appear on the Ellen DeGeneres show to have him strip half naked in front of millions of viewers!
Er, Great idea…
In the most blatant display of tacky publicity seeking I’ve seen in a very long time, the 34-year-old was asked to remove his clothes by Ellen and don a skimpy black t-shirt, which promoted the X Factor on one side and the Ellen show on the other, to which our Steve was more than game to do!
As he stood topless showing off his macho muscles and hairy chest the studio audience could hardly contain their joy and literally screamed the roof off…
Could this be the start of Jonesy’s rise in popularity stateside? We hope so!
Before ‘baring all’, Steve was telling Ellen of the difficulties he faces being the host of the show and how his biggest problem is dealing with producers orders down his earpiece during the live shows, which has lead to people to criticize Steve for cutting off the judges and rushing them.
He revealed: “There’s about five people screaming, shut Paula up. Shut her up now. Move on. I’m going to have hearing damage in this ear by the end of series. I feel terrible because I feel on occasions I’m coming across as rude and abrupt and that’s really not me.”
Well Steve, if your explanation doesn’t make people understand you are just doing your job, then stripping off will surely win them over…
Hey, it worked on Halle Berry and Hayden Panettiere. Oh and Pamela Anderson… Er, the list goes on!
Cowell To Sign Sexy Superstar Rihanna as U.S X Factor Mentor?!?!
Posted on September 13th, 2011 at 3:26 pm by Nick Crew
It’s so close now we can almost taste it, but as the U.S X Factor draws near, news of the show’s secret plans is getting more and more exciting.
The latest reports being that Simon Cowell has just signed sexy superstar Rihanna to mentor contestants when the show gets down to the ”judges houses” stage. Good call by Cowell, I say!
Rihanna will be the second singing star to be brought in by Simon to mentor, the first being Mariah Carey.
I’m told Cowell is a major fan of Rhianna and is now pulling out all the stops now to ensure the X Factor is a HUGE success in America; he will stop at nothing until it is!
A source close to Cowell said, ”Simon loves Rihanna and loved having her on the UK show last year - so it’s no surprise he wants her back.”
Rihanna, along with Christina Aguilera, caused quite the stir on the UK version of the popular talent show when their performances received thousands of complaints for being too raunchy… Personally, I loved them!
But Mr. Cowell has admitted that the US show would need to be “a bit more toned down”… Ah, what a shame…
The U.S-version of X Factor will begin airing on Fox on Sept. 21, and I for one can’t to see Simon’s talents at work once again!
Cheryl Cole is ‘Devastated’ After Being Kicked off U.S X Factor
Posted on May 26th, 2011 at 11:55 am by
Former Girls Aloud beauty Cheryl Cole is inconsolable since being axed from her role as a judge on U.S X Factor in favor of ex-Pussycat Dolls singer, Nicole Scherzinger, according to my close sources.
Cheryl’s mother Joan Callaghan has been by her side trying to comfort the star who flew back to the UK two days ago and is now reportedly in hiding.
A friend of the ex-judge told me, “It’s not good at all, and she is so devastated and embarrassed by the whole thing.” Adding: “This is humiliating for her in the same way it was for Kelly Brook when she was booted off Britain’s Got Talent a couple of years back, but Cheryl is a tough cookie, she’ll pull through, she is with [her mother] Joan now.”
A show insider told the Sun Newspaper yesterday the reasons for Cheryl being replaced was that she was feeling ‘homesick’. But now it’s very clear that couldn’t be further from the truth. Cheryl has had her sights set on this job for almost a year and couldn’t believe her luck when she was finally hired; it was like a dream come true. Now however, that dream is shattered and she has gone home with her tail between her legs.
My spies tell me that Cheryl’s accent was only part of the problem and the decision to pull the plug on her £1.2m contract came from the top, claiming it was a network decision and out of Simon Cowell’s hands, saying: “Simon had done everything within his power to land Cheryl the job, I’m sure he is just as disappointed.”
Both X Factor and Cole’s spokespeople are still refusing to comment on Cheryl’s unceremonious departure, but on a brighter note, having a ‘thick’ Geordie accent is hardly a crime and albeit brief, Cheryl’s connection to X Factor has certainly raised her profile here in the U.S, she is a talented girl and could easily turn this nightmare around with a bit of positive thinking. She’s still Cheryl Cole, number one popstar, former X Factor judge and Vogue covergirl…
My advice to Cheryl is pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again… I do it all the time!
UPDATE: Despite what the UK tabloids are reporting, Cheryl has made NO decision on whether or not she is to return to the UK X Factor, though disappointed (naturally) she is not snubbing ITV, nor is she furious with Simon Cowell.
Cheryl Cole Axed as U.S X Factor Judge!
Posted on May 25th, 2011 at 4:53 pm by
This will come as a shock to many, but TMZ were spot on today after being the first to break the news that former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole is being replaced as a judge on FOX’s new series X Factor by ex-Pussycat Doll, Nicole Scherzinger.
The 27-year-old British star has already filmed a few rounds of auditions with the other judges, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and L.A. Reid.
It will be an almighty blow for Cheryl who’s ‘thick’ Geordie accent is being considered too difficult for American audiences to understand and she didn’t have great chemistry with Paula, a source told TMZ.
Nicole, 32, has been serving as a co-host of the show alongside British presenter Steve Jones, but will now take pride position as a judge following Cheryl’s departure.
A senior show source told The Sun: “It hasn’t worked out. She’s homesick and wants to return to the UK. She’s had enough. Whether she ends up back on UK X Factor is open to speculation.” And if you believe that, then you’ll believe anything!
Poor old Chezza, she had her heart set on making it in Tinseltown… But don’t worry love, I’m sure Simon has something up his sleeve for you, he always does!
Calls to Simon’s cell phone have not been returned… Erm, yet!
X Factor’s Steve Jones Fitting into Tinseltown Rather Nicely!
Posted on May 17th, 2011 at 5:15 am by
Well, it certainly hasn’t taken Steve Jones long to settle into his new Californian life-style. Gleaming white teeth… Check! Bronzed complexion…Check! Um, and you get my point folks… The boy only arrived here a little over a week ago!
The British TV star has potentially hit the big time in America after landing the job of hosting the US version of the X factor along side former Pussycat Doll, and co-host, Nicole Scherzinger (Simon just loves those exotic ladies).
And it appears Steve is fitting in rather nicely after attending the 2011 Fox Upfront party in New York with fellow team members, including Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Scherzinger and of course Paula Abdul, who incidentally never fails to keep us up-to-date with the process on her Twitter account, posting pics of her a Steve looking quit um, snug if you ask me…
I wonder if Paula has heard about playboy Steve’s reputation? In fact Cole, Scherzinger and Abdul had all better watch themselves around our Steve. Its been said many times before that he does have a way with the ladies… You only have to ask Pamela Anderson, Halle Berry or Hayden Panettiere, they all know a thing or two about Stevie… But you’ve got to love him for it.
The US X factor hit sour screens in September and we wish Steve and the rest of the gang the best of luck with the show.
Jonesy… Welcome to LA, LA land!
‘X’ Marks the Spot for Cheryl Cole… (Um, and Paula Abdul!)
Posted on May 9th, 2011 at 9:08 am by Nick Crew
So, the most anticipated TV show of the year, the US version of the X Factor, finally got underway and the question on everyone’s lips is – will Cheryl Cole get the seal of approval from the American audience? Well, if day one is anything to go by then the answer is most certainly, YES!
Not only was she greeted by “We love you Cheryl” chants, but the queen of talent show judges, Paula Abdul, was quick to give the gorgeous Brit the thumbs up, as she tweeted to have two million strong twitter army of followers that Cole is a ‘delight’ to work with. Abdul later posted a picture of the herself with her co-judge Cheryl as an introduction to the American people and said, “Gotta tell you bout Cheryl – ‘The Fierce’ is STRONG w/ this one! 
she’s lovely!”
With new friends like that looking after you there’s no doubt Cheryl is going to be a major success!
The sexy 27-year-old singer seemed a little nervous on her first day at her new job, as she introduced herself to the awaiting crowd, she said, “You might have to bear with me on the accent. I hope you are all looking forward to getting to know me”. But after a mute start in the first few auditions, she soon got set in her ways and showed why she was the best choice for the job! Good on you Chez!
And in case your wondering if the accent has been a problem thus far, well just ask Abdul of course, “She’s a delight, lovely and sweet. What accent?”
Um, Paula you clearly haven’t been to Newcastle love, trust me Cheryl’s accent is not as full as most Geordie’s I know, and if you had been there you wouldn’t be saying that!
We wish Cheryl all the best, and hope success continues… I can’t wait for it to hit our screens!
J-Lo Becomes New American Idol Judge!
Posted on September 15th, 2010 at 4:11 pm by
No official announcements have been made, but, after months of speculation and gossip, various news outlets have reported that triple-threat performer Jennifer Lopez has finally come to an agreement with television network Fox to be one of the new judges of the massively popular singing competition series American Idol.
J-Lo joins Idol on the tail end of the biggest shake up the show has ever been through since its inception. After original judge Paula Abdul was replaced by both Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi, it was not long before both women announced their departures from the show – Degeneres after one year and DioGuardi after two. Meanwhile, influential judge Simon Cowell walked away from his spot on the judges’ panel to focus on developing the American version of The X Factor.
Early on, Jenny from the block was thought to be a likely candidate to become a new judge on American Idol; however, J-Lo’s future involvement with the show fell into a mire of doubt when contract negotiations reportedly stalled due to lofty demands made by the alleged diva. In the end, the Back-up Plan star accepted $12 million for a one-year deal, according to People.
Alongside Lopez and veteran judge Randy Jackson, one seat at the judges’ table remains available and Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler is rumoured to be on his way to claiming it. Fox is expected to officially announce the new roster of judges in early October.
Hopefully, J-Lo will bring some much needed fresh energy and flare to the aging yet highly rated show.
Simon Cowell Tips Katy Perry to Become a Judge On the New U.S. X Factor!
Posted on September 1st, 2010 at 11:24 am by
My phone has not stopped ringing this morning with the news that my mate Simon Cowell is hot-tipping Russell Brand’s fiancé, Katy Perry to become a judge on his new up-coming US talent show X Factor.
My inside spies hinted that the Hot ‘n’ Cold singer who previously stepped in as a judge on American Idol after former judge Paula Abdul exited the show, impressed Cowell that much that an offer could be going out to Perry very soon.
I’m told the sexy singer, who is set to wed funnyman Brand in October is secretly thrilled, and I hear the paycheck isn’t half bad either… If a deal is struck Katie could receive as much as $300,000 a show.
I can totally see Katie doing this job after she won the UK public’s approval as a judge on X Factor UK, and though there a many names currently in the frame, my money is on Katy landing this one!
Simon certainly knows how to pick em, but does that mean Cheryl Cole is out of the running? I wonder… !
