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X Factor’s Steve is Jonesing For a Bit of Publicity!

Nick Crew — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:39:24 +0000

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!

Steve Jones for the ‘Axe-Factor’ Already? Surely Not!

Nick Crew — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:38:07 +0000

Could Steve Jones be the next Brit to face the X Factor axe? We certainly hope not! But if recent reports are believed then poor ol’ Stevie boy could be set to follow Cheryl Cole towards the exit sign if the American audiences don’t start warming up to the Welshman…

I don’t understand how audiences can’t love our Steve… The ladies appear to be throwing themselves at him!

Show insiders told Heat Magazine in the UK that top executives are now considering hiring a new female co-host to assist the Steve in the upcoming live shows. This was originally the idea, to have two presenters for the show but when Cole’s seat became vacant, Nicole Scherzinger moved from co-host to judge.

As the backstage whispers swirl, rumors as to who might join Jones are already doing the rounds. Names repeatedly mentioned are fellow Brit and So You Think You Can Dance host, Cat Deeley, and reality TV star Khloe Kardashian… Not the most perfect of choices, if you ask me…

Being the ladies man he is, maybe Steve could have a say on who he wants to be his latest conquest…Oops, I meant latest co-host!

X Factor’s Steve Jones Spotted with Ex-Glamour Model Keeley Hazell…

Nick Crew — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:36:15 +0000

Now we all know U.S X Factor host, Steve Jones, has an eye for the ladies and it seems his Casanova ways have stuck once again… Oo-er!

Ex-Glamour Model Keeley Hazell is the latest to join the 34-year-old presenter’s ever-growing list of conquests, which includes such names as Pamela Anderson, Halle Berry and Hayden Panettiere (to list but a few)…Well Keeley, you’re certainly in good company there my girl!

The pair was seen checking into the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills last week. Now you might say to yourself this could have been nothing more than an innocent chat or drink, that is if it wasn’t for the fact that the welsh hunk was spotted buying a pack of contraceptives at a nearby garage just moments before picking young Keeley up… Nice to know that Stevie-boy plays it safe in the bedroom!

Jones’ love antics are no secret, in a recently interview with Piers Morgan, Steve jokingly stormed off after Piers questioned him about is colorful love life.

Piers then later joked on Twitter, saying he “Had him thrown off my set for lewd conduct”… Even though it was a joke, I wouldn’t put it past our Steve!

X Factor: U.S Critics Slam Steve Jones Labeling Him ‘Utterly Irrelevant’!

SBGLA — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:34:05 +0000

I was wondering how long it would take before the U.S media started tearing into X Factor host Steve Jones, after Simon Cowell handed the Welsh hunk the job of a lifetime.

Disappointingly, Jones’ performance on the show has received less-than-positive feedback, with reviewers who appear to be lining up to slam his presenting skills.

The 34-year-old ex-model was poised to become as big as American Idol star Ryan Seacrest, but so far hasn’t received many plaudits of the show, which launched in America on Wednesday night.

The New York Times has described Jones as ‘utterly irrelevant,’ while The Boston Herald‘s Mark A Perigard said he ‘is so far in the background, he might as well be on another network.’

Initially Jones was set to team up with Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger, but she has since moved to the judging panel after Cheryl Cole was axed from the position.

But to be fair on poor Jonesy, it is only the first week and most of what we saw on the fist show was filmed months ago, the real test for Steve will come when the show goes live. By then hopefully his nerves would have had time to calm down and we’ll get to see him shine the way us Brits have on telly back in the UK… Personally, I didn’t think ol’ Stevie-boy was all that bad!

Cowell To Sign Sexy Superstar Rihanna as U.S X Factor Mentor?!?!

Nick Crew — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:26:21 +0000

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 Axed as U.S X Factor Judge!

Thu, 26 May 2011 00:53:42 +0000

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!

Tue, 17 May 2011 13:15:28 +0000

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!

Steve Gets Jonesed By Hayden…

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:43:50 +0000

Well the pixie’s dust has finally worn off giving ladies man Steve Jones a taste of his own bad medicine from telly hottie Hayden Panettiere.

The petit 19-year-old Heroes star told the Daily Mirror: “I’m single and mingling. Steve lives in London, the distance is a bit too much.” Sounds like a diplomatic way of giving him the elbow to me…

She continued: “Cannes was a great experience. I was on vacation and some friends were going so I decided to come along. It was fun.” Ouch!

Steve is used to being the one in control of his romances, and has been linked with everyone from Halle Berry to Fearne Cotton, but this time it looks like he’s met his match. Nice work Hayden!

But don’t worry Steve, I’m sure there’ll be more A-list ladies to try your luck with travelling through London soon, actually I believe Mischa Barton needs a bit of a career boost right now, hmm on second thoughts maybe Mischa’s a bit too low rent!

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