Katie Waissel the 'part-time receptionist' was spotted by Simon Cowell's record label partner six years ago

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By DANIEL BOFFEY

Katie Waissel has extensive links with executives at Sony BMG


She is one of the most controversial contestants on this year’s X Factor, surviving to the live shows ahead of audience favourite Gamu Nhengu, despite a barrage of criticism.

Now, in an extraordinary twist, it can be disclosed that Katie Waissel, described on the ITV1 show as a part-time receptionist, has extensive links with executives at Sony BMG, the record label that jointly owns the rights to the show with Simon Cowell.


Ms Waissel’s potential was first spotted by Sony staff in 2004. She was subsequently auditioned by a vice-president at the record label in New York and, as recently as two years ago, she received advice about her career from the company’s head of UK artists and repertoire.

Sony is a partner with Cowell in Syco, the company set up to manage and exploit the commercial potential of The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent. Cowell has described the company as ‘my home for 15 years’, while his talent shows reportedly provide 70 per cent of Sony UK’s annual profits.

While there is no evidence that Ms Waissel’s links to the record company have assisted her on the programme, critics claim the singer, from Pinner, North-West London, has been given too much leeway.

The 24-year-old failed to make it through her first audition on the show without mistakes, despite insisting she was going to be a ‘star’, an ‘icon’ and a ‘legend’.

And she should have been disqualified when it was revealed she had signed a record deal in America earlier this year under the name Lola Fontaine – but lawyers got her out of the deal so she could continue.


Katie performs on The X Factor last night. Her potential was first spotted by Sony staff in 2004


While Ms Waissel has never had a recording contract with Sony, her links to the company were disclosed in an online autobiography she wrote last year under her stage name Katie Vogel. In it, she reveals that her first encounter with the record label was in 2004 when she was spotted by David Massey, then a vice-president of Sony in New York, although he has since left the company.

Ms Waissel wrote: ‘I went to Dave Massey’s office a couple days later and spent the entire day there! We went through all my music, we jammed on the guitar, he introduced me to his team! And at the end of the day, he told me he wanted me to come back out and perform at a venue in NYC for him and Sony.’

She also reveals that she went on tour with 2005 X Factor runner-up Andy Abraham, thanks to her agent at the time at Creative Entertainment Group, whose clients include 2006 winner Leona Lewis.

Ms Waissel also wrote about the help she received from Jo Charrington, the head of A&R at Sony UK. She was introduced to Ms Charrington by her friend Simon Ward, a freelance producer who works on X Factor host Dermot O’Leary’s BBC Radio 2 show.

Ms Waissel wrote: ‘Joe (sic) Charrington from Sony BMG jumped back on the bandwagon and introduced me to a wonderfully talented writer Ian Barter. Joe and Simon together decided that a female version of Coldplay indie rock sound would be best for me.’

Ms Charrington said she did not recollect her dealings with Ms Waissel as described online, but declined to comment any further. But a source said: ‘Simon played the music to Jo. She listened to it and offered some advice. But in the end Jo didn’t think it worked.’

A Syco spokesman said: ‘Katie was not known at all to either Simon Cowell or anyone at Syco before she entered The X Factor. Syco has nothing to do with artists’ tours or their support acts. Those are run by independent agents.’


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X Factor 2010: Wagner avoids onstage meltdown... but his cheesy performance is panned by Cheryl and Simon

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By CHRIS JOHNSON

Scantily clad dancers: The Brazilian performed a mash up of Spice Up Your Life and Livin La Vida Loca


He was said to be at breaking point and furious with his song choice.
But 54-year-old Brazilian Wagner still managed to snake hip his way through a cheesy mash up of Spice Up Your Life and Livin La Vida Loca on X Factor tonight.

The outspoken retired PE teacher was all smiles after the performance - but left the majority of the judges somewhat lost for words.

Referring to the theme of the evening, which was guilty pleasures, Cheryl Cole groaned afterwards: There was a lot of guilty going on up there.

Turning to Simon, she added: 'I don't know if there was a lot of pleasure for me... I don't know what to say.'

Simon agreed, before ripping into Wagner's mentor Louis Walsh over the song choice.


Oh no! But it left the judges a little stumped, with Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowell agreeing it was more guilty than pleasure in reference to the theme of the night


Give us a break: Danni was also rather unimpressed by the performance, but mentor Louis said it was fun an entertaining


'Do you know how crazy this is Louis you criticising me for song choice, and you give him the Spice Girls.'

Cowell then asked Wagner if he was happy working with Louis, following reports this week that he is furious about all the song choices that have been given to him.

However despite the contestant allegedly having been caught on tape in a rage during a phone call to a friend, Wagner remained professional on stage.


Style wars: Cheryl wore a nude floor-length gown, twisted at the navel to reveal her stomach while Dannii wore a Victoria Beckham draped back dress


Here we go: The judges emerge onto the stage for the third live show of the series


He said he was happy working with Louis, branding him 'wise'.
'He knows I come from a country that is full of dancing,' the hopeful said laughing in his post-performance talk with host Dermot O'Leary.

In what was the third week of the live shows, the contestants upped the bar with a series of strong performances.


On form: Cheryl Lloyd, who has been the subject of an internet hate campaign this week, made it on to stage and put in a confident performance


She's got swagger: The 17-year-old sang a mash up of Blackstreet track No Diggity and Shout by James Corden


Surprisingly, Simon backed Dannii up several times throughout the night, agreeing with her points.

Paije Richardson, 19, opened the show with a pared down rendition of the Rufus and Chaka Khan hit Ain't Nobody.

The cinema worker lifted the roof with his soulful dulcet tones, with his impressive range seeing him put in an all-conquering performance.


Top performance: Katie Waissel was given high praise for her take on King Of The Swingers from the Jungle Book


Most of the judges were complimentary, with mentor Dannii telling him 'you have arrived, the vocals were perfect'.

Cheryl agreed saying: 'It's the most comfortable you've looked.'
Louis was also gushing, and praised him for his bravery for getting on stage despite the death of his grandmother this week.

'You just get better and better as the song goes on. I know you've had a very difficult personal week too.'


Sexy: Rebecca Ferguson turned into a version of Jessica Rabbit as she performed the blues hit Nora Lee King's classic Why Don’t You Do Right


But Simon wasn't impressed with his garish pink blazer jacket.
'I didn't like what you were wearing. The performance was ok and I say that because now you've got to start behaving and acting like a star.'

But he added that the 'end vocal was outstanding,' before advising him: 'You've got to start believing you can win this competition.'

John Adeleye, 29, was next up and performed the 1982 track Zoom by Fat Larry's Band.


In harmony: Belle Amie performed I'll Stand By You, a track by the pretenders which has also been covered by Cheryl's bnad Girls Aloud


The care worker split the judges, with Dannii finding the smooching and backing dancers distracting - and Cheryl agreed.

But she told him he delivered his vocals 'really really well'.
Simon added: 'I was trying to concentrate, but [the dancers] were getting it on in the corner. It reminded me of watching the news once and seeing the newsreader talking as two dogs were mating in the background.'

Mentor Louis said he wanted people to vote for John based on his vocal talents, but admitted: 'The dancers were a bit of a distraction I agree.'
It was a good night for Rebecca Ferguson, with Simon telling her it was the night she turned into a star.


Rock chick: Treyc Cohen turned rock chick with Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin


Wearing a Jessica Rabbit style full length red gown, complete with red wig, the 24-year-old single mother crooned to Nora Lee King's classic Why Don’t You Do Right.
'This is the night you turned into a star. I can't fault any part of that. This is so exciting,' Simon told her.

Dannii told her she loved the performance, but said that the look she was carrying off aged her.

Cher Lloyd, 17, who has been at the centre of an internet hate campaign this week, sang as mash up of the Blackstreet track No Diggity and Shout by James Corden.
It saw her put on a Cheryl Cole style performance with a throng of backing dancers as she took to the stage with curly hair and a tracksuit top and pants.

Louis loved her attitude, while Dannii, who was not so in favour of her performance last week, was also full of praise.


Back in the race: Aiden Grimshaw performed Diamonds Are Forever - Cheryl said it was a 'bit intense' but Simon and mentor Dannii disagreed


Simon said it was like watching a true professional.
'I can only tell you Cher it didn't feel like someone taking part in a competition it felt like someone who had had five hit records and was putting in a performance. You are so confident.'

A delighted Cheryl added: 'I want to thank you for being a strong little thing, for getting out there. You are what a popstar should be.'
Cher responded, saying: 'That is the sort of artist I want to be. That was me right there.'

Matt Cardle, 27, had the ladies swooning with an acoustic version of Hit Me Baby One More Time by Britney Spears.

The former painter and decorator brought the house down, receiving a huge applause afterwards.


From the heart: Mary Byrne performed I (Who Have Nothing) by Shirley Bassey, but Simon and Dannii called for her to sing something more modern next time


Cheryl told him: 'That is such an iconic song, but I felt like I was sat in an unplugged session listening to an acoustic artist.'

Simon was equally impressed and told him it was 'incredible'.
His proud mentor Dannii was also delighted her act had done so well while host Dermot O'Leary thank him for not 'doing a Darius'.

Boyband One Direction performed Nobody Knows by Pink.
Dannii praised the performance, but questioned how the track was a 'guilty pleasure' - the theme of the evening's songs.

The other judges looked at her blankly, before Cheryl chipped in: 'You know guys let me put this out there, you are my guilty pleasure.'


Heartthrobs: Boyband One Direction performed Pink's hit Nobody Knows



Liam Payne, left, and Harry Styles, who the band admitted had received the most attention on their outing to London's TopShop this week


Treyc Cohen turned rock chick with Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin.
She was joined on stage by an army of backing dancers dressed in red as she performed behind a ring of fire in a black dress with feather shoulder pads.
Despite feeling ill, the 26-year-old call centre worker put in a fantastic performance which impressed all of the judges.

Dannii branded her vocals 'phenomenal' while Cheryl praised her work ethic.
'You've been ill all week but I've not heard one moan or groan out of you,' she told her.

Simon told her she was a 'kitten who turned into a tiger in one week' but did say she missed some of the big notes.
Mary Byrne performed I (Who Have Nothing) by Shirley Bassey.


Unplugged: Matt Cardle sang an acoustic version of Britney Spears's song Hit Me Baby One More Time for which he received huge praise


But while the judges agreed it was a top class effort from the 50-year-old Dublin supermarket worker, Dannii and Simon called for her to sing something a little more modern.

Dannii told her people old and young love her and it would be good to see her take on something like Coldplay.

Simon agreed with her, telling Mary's mentor Louis: 'You can't do the same song every week. You've got to use a little bit of imagination.'

Mary responded to the comments, saying: 'This is the style of singing I've always done. But I appreciate what you're saying.'
Aiden Grimshaw, 18, performed another Bassey hit, Diamonds Are Forever, which has also been covered by Arctic Monkeys.

Cheryl told him the performance was a bit intense, although Simon and mentor Dannii disagreed.


Thumbs up: John Adeleye donned a silver jacket and black trousers as he crooned to Zoom by Fat Larry's Band


Simon told him he was firmly back in the race after a blip last week, while Louis was also in full favour of the performance.

After coming in the bottom three last week, girlband Belle Amie were allowed to chose their own track this week, opting for I’ll Stand By You by The Pretenders, a track familiar with Cheryl as Girls Aloud have also covered the track.

However, the reception from the judges was largely luke warm.
Louis had a go at Simon for not giving the girls more support.


Distracting: But some of the judges found the backing dancers' smooching moves a little too much to stomach


Cut it out: Cheryl and Simon both agreed that the dance move got in the way of John's performance


He told them: 'You've got a problem because you are on your own in this competition.
'He [Simon] is putting all his energy into his boyband One Direction.'

Simon responded by calling Louis 'nasty and spiteful' before adding: '[The song] showed you were a group, showed you can make decisions... I thought you did great.'

Dannii told them their style had improved, adding: 'The song choice was not surprising, but it was good.'


Nice voice, shame about the jacket: Paije Richardson was largely praised for his performance, but Simon didn't like the cinema worker's outfit


However she said it was a tough night because the standard was so high and that's where the problem is

Cheryl, naturally, loved the song choice: 'I have to say girls you've got great taste in music. It's very sentimental to me I just wanted to get up there and sing it with you,' she said.

Katie Waissel closed the show with King Of The Swingers from the jungle book.
She was given high praise by all judges. Cheryl said it was a breath of fresh air, while Simon added: 'It shouldn't have worked, but it did. I loved it.'



































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X Factor 2010: Cher Lloyd becomes victim of malicious YouTube hate campaign

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In the spotlight: X Factor contestant Cheryl Lloyd features in a five minute YouTube video which accuses her of being a bully and make lewd allegations


The X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd is the victim of a bullying internet hate campaign featuring a YouTube video branding her a liar and a cheat.

The five minute clip has had almost one million hits and features footage, which also accuses her of being a bully and for heavily partying in the early stages of the show instead of concentrating on her performance.

Thousands have commented on the video, which claims to highlight discrepancies between what the 17-year-old has said about writing her own lyrics for some of her early performances and the reality.

Some have defended the teenager and branded the anonymously posted video and campaign – which is also linked to a Facebook group with more than 3000 members – as malicious and bitter.

Others insisted the campaign suggested that her success on the show had been unfair and the hype around her unwarranted.

It also makes lewd allegations about her personal life.


Strike a pose: Cher is a ringer for her mentor Cheryl, seen here with heavy eye make-up and a hooded top for a photoshoot


Inspiration: The X Factor contestant, wearing jewellery by Me & Zena, looks edgy in the shoot, with Cheryl seen right in a similar type of outfit on stage back in May


Miss Cole and Simon Cowell have both hailed the young singer as a breath of fresh air and bringing originality to the show.

It is the second time someone from this year’s series has been at the centre of an internet bullying campaign.

Earlier this month Katie Waissel threatened to quit the show following a ‘bullying campaign’ against her.


Brave face: Cher pictured with fellow contestant Mary Byrne arriving for rehearsals at Fountain Studios in north-west London


Rehearsal time: Katie Waissel has also been the subject of a hate campaign. Right, Rebecca Ferguson


The 24-year-old suffered an emotional meltdown in the X Factor house after a public backlash against her.

She was the subject of an internet campaign to stop viewers voting for her after fans argued that her mentor Miss Cole should not have picked her as one of her acts for the live finals.

She had failed to complete two of her three songs during the audition process yet was still put through ahead of viewers’ favourite Gamu Nhengu, who is now facing the threat of deportation to her native Zimbabwe.


All together: Girl band Belle Amie's, from left Sophia Wardman, Esther Campbell, Geneva Lane and Rebecca Creighton


Tension in the ranks: Breathtakingly confident Wardman, left, says she doesn't want to just be known as 'the pretty one'


The ease at which it is able to whip up a campaign through social networking and video sharing sites such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube highlights the dangers of cyber bullying.

Statistics show as many as one in five children have been at the receiving end of abuse via the internet or a mobile phone.

This year's Anti-Bullying Alliance survey revealed that 18 per cent of ten and 11-year-olds had been cyber-bullied while in their own home.


Manufactured pop: Boyband One Direction, pictured at rehearsals today, were put together by Simon Cowell


There has also been a rise in suicides by teenage victims of cyber-bullying, youngsters so distraught by their torment they are driven to take their own lives.

The rise of hate campaigns for those taking part in The X Factor also raises questions about how well equipped aspiring contestants are to handle these things when they are thrust into the public eye.

The series has employed a psychologist to monitor the well-being of contestants during and after the show.


Dannii's boys: Matt Cardle arrived with his guitar in hand while Aiden Grimshaw was all wrapped up against the cold


Miss Lloyd already appears nervous and frail, and her tiny frame has raised concerns about her eating habits.

The student from Malvern last week insisted: ‘I am eating. There is no problem. Of course I am eating I wouldn’t be able to perform if I wasn’t.’

This week’s theme for The X Factor is Guilty Pleasures in which the remaining 12 contestants will sing two songs each, as well as a group performance.

Insiders said the show had been hit by week – producers were forced to call in pest control after the finalists discovered their was a maggot infestation in their house.

It is understood that there has been in-fighting among some of the key production team of the show, with disputes over song choices, costumes and singing style.






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Katie Waissel back in good health after fainting during shopping spree

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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Dazed: Katie Waissel slumped on the floor at Topshop on Wednesday


She has been described as the most disliked X Factor contestant of all time.

And it seems the constant criticism has finally taken its toll on Katie Waissel.

The petite blonde, 24, fainted during a shopping spree in London.

Cheery: Katie looked happy and in a cheerful mood as she arrived for rehearsals at Wembley's Fountain Studios yesterday


The show’s finalists had been given the run of the flagship TopShop store in Oxford Circus, owned by Simon Cowell’s close friend and business partner, Sir Philip Green.
But Miss Waissel stunned her competitors as she collapsed against a wall in the shop on Wednesday night.

A show source said: ‘Katie has no idea what happened. She was feeling fine and all of a sudden she just slumped to the ground.

‘She can’t remember what happened at all. It was all a bit of a drama – she didn’t see a doctor, but thinks that her blood sugar may have been on the low side.
‘The producers think she should see a doctor just to make sure everything’s okay.’



Shopping spree: Katie Waissel appeared healthy as she left Topshop following an apparent 'collapse' in the store


The scene: Katie was shopping in the Oxford Street branch when the incident occurred


Miss Waissel was left distraught this week after she was accused of manufacturing rumours that she had been caught in bed with fellow contestant Matt Cardle.

A source close to the singer said that her parents, Diana and Maurice, called the show’s bosses following her collapse and told them: ‘We’re worried this show is turning our daughter into a monster.’

The source added: ‘They are just being strong for Katie as this is her dream, but when you have your daughter on the other end of the phone crying, it’s extremely hard.’
An X Factor spokesperson said: 'Katie felt unwell and there were trained first aiders on hand to look after her. She is feeling fine today.'
But, whatever the reason, it seems the collapse wasn't too serious, as the 24-year-old singer was later seen leaving Topshop laden with shopping bags thought to contain freebies from the clothing store.


Trendy? Cher Lloyd wore another unique outfit as she arrived at rehearsals


Hopefuls: Rebecca Ferguson and Treyc Cohen also looked wintry and chic as they arrived yesterday


It's not the first time Katie has struggled to cope during her time on the X Factor.
The singer, who was put through to this weekend's shows after her performance of Etta James's I Would Rather Go Blind, returned home for some support from her mother after a particularly bad week earlier this month.

Talking about her daughter returning home, Katie's mother Diana explained to Heat magazine this week: 'Katie hadn’t been very well, she had a really bad sore throat and was feeling under the weather.


Supporting their acts: Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue arrive at Fountain Studios for rehearsals on Thursday


'She went to the doctor, who put her on a course of antibiotics and gave her the afternoon off, so she thought she’d surprise me and come home for dinner. It was good to catch up.

'We watched the show together on TV, looked back at it all and chatted, had supper together, and then she went back. There was absolutely no special treatment.'

Katie also seemed healthy and happy as she arrived for rehearsals at Wembley's Fountain Studios today, but was wrapped up warm in a hat, scarf and heavy hooded coat.



Louis's acts: John Adeleye and Mary Byrne arriving at Fountain Studios


She was recently accused of fabricating a sex scandal in an attempt to stay on the show.

Some contestants are also said to think she was behind a story suggesting she enjoyed a fling with Matt Cardle, who is currently favourite to win the competition.
Both have now agreed their evening had been less romantic than suggested.

Despite Miss Waissel denying she was behind the story, her fellow contestants are said to have frozen her out, refusing to speak to her and even calling her ‘Katie Weasel’.









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'Cher reminds me of me, completely': Cheryl Cole reveals her true feelings about the X Factor girls

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By SARAH BULL

Red hot: Cheryl Cole arrived at the Radio 1 studios in London this morning for an interview with Sara Cox


Cher, Katie and the girls enjoy a late-night shopping spree at Topshop


She has been constantly compared to her mentor Cheryl Cole since her very first audition on The X Factor.

And now Cheryl has revealed she can 'completely' see a likeness between herself and 17-year-old Cher Lloyd, who is currently causing a storm on the ITV show.

Cheryl made the admission during an interview with Sara Cox on Radio 1 this morning, where she also spoke about her hopes for her other contestants, including Katie Waissel and Rebecca Ferguson.



Sleek: Cheryl wore tight khaki jeans, a black top and black leather jacket
After successfully navigating herself through the hordes of fans outside the Radio 1 building, Cheryl made her way inside, looking stunning in a pair of khaki skinny jeans, black lace top and a black leather jacket.

Talking to Sara, who is standing in for Chris Moyles on the show, Cheryl said she has definitely noticed a resemblance between herself and the teenager.

She said: 'She reminds me of a young me completely. Even the type of music she listens to, how she performs.


Fan-friendly: Cheryl signed autographs for eager fans as she arrived at the Radio Two studios later this morning


Taking a hike: Cheryl makes an escape from the back of the studios


'Even the way she performs - you know, when you forget the camera is there and pull faces, she's doing that at the moment.


Mini me: Cheryl said Cher reminds her of herself 'completely'


'People just need to get used to the performance.'
And Cheryl also spoke about rumours Cher has been causing issues with her attitude in recent weeks, insisting there has been no trouble with the singer.
She said: 'I think she is 17, she's got that teenage edge going on. She is different. And I get her completely.

'All the girls are great girls, honestly. I have to work with them as well - I wouldn't put them through if I didn't think I could.'

Referring to a report Cher had thrown a 'tantrum' over an outfit which had been picked out for her for last weekend's live performance, Cheryl said: 'I like to hear their opinions.

'I'm not going to say, "That's what you're wearing, that's what you're doing".
'But there's no stropping going on, I wouldn't be able to handle that.'
From the clothes to the way she holds herself, there are undeniable likenesses between Cher and Cheryl.

And another thing the pair have both been criticised for is their weight.
But Cheryl said people concerned about 'frail' size-six Cher shouldn't be worried, as the teenager doesn't stop eating.

She said: 'Whenever I see Cher she has a chocolate bar in her mouth - I actually don't know where it goes.

'She is very very petite naturally, she's a tiny little thing. She hasn't grown into a woman yet.'

Another of Cheryl's girls who has been causing controversy recently is Katie Waissel, who was put through despite not being able to complete her audition at the judges' houses stage of the show.

But Cheryl did admit that Katie, 24, isn't coming across too well to viewers.
She said: 'You know what it is for me with Katie, she comes into my room and we'll just be chatting and she's like relaxed and she's comfortable.


Shopping trip: Katie Waissel (l) and Rebecca Ferguson joined fellow contestants on a retail therapy trip in Topshop on Oxford Street last night


'And then you put it in a front of a camera and she's a bit more mechanical and that's something I need to work on her with - being at ease in front of the cameras, saying what she thinks she should instead of what she wants to say.'

However, Cheryl did praise Katie for being able to get up on stage and sing on the first live show of The X Factor despite countless negative reports about her.

She said: 'Can you imagine? Just put yourself in her position. I don't think I could have got on the stage with the scrutiny and whatever. And she can really sing.'



Belle Amie: Sophie Wardman (l) and Esther Campbell stocked up on this season's trendiest clothes


Colourful: Cheryl's wild card Treyc Cohen (l) wore a bright leopard-print top, while Sophia wore a cool pair of Statue of Liberty tights


And referring to one of her other contestants, Rebecca Ferguson, Cheryl added: 'She is somebody everybody can see she is growing every week - she is blossoming.'

As well as who is wearing what on the live shows, viewers tune in to see the on-screen banter between Cheryl and fellow judge Simon Cowell.

Speaking about their 'rivalry', Cheryl admitted: 'He knows which buttons to press with me!'


Good samaritan: Rebecca digs some change out for a homeless man


Friendly: The singer also stopped for a brief chat with the man outside rehearsals


One of the most controversial comments Simon made was when he said Cheryl was looking 'less orange' this weekend, after her slightly over-tanned appearance on the first live final show.

Cheryl said: 'I thought, "Oh don't start with me on live TV". Less orange, huh? I don't know what that's about.

'And I'm not being funny, he can't tell me about looking orange - out of everyone on the panel.'


Heading home: Laden with shopping bags after their trip, the girls head home


But Cheryl says she sometimes regrets the things she says in retaliation, and admits she should think more about what she says before she says it.

She laughed: 'I can't help myself. Sometimes when I'm going out and I do think maybe I should bite my tongue but I can't help myself, especially when I've got four people to defend.'

This week the contestants will be performing tracks which come under the Guilty Pleasures category, and Cheryl says she is 'really happy' with the song choices.



Bickering: Cheryl said Simon Cowell knows 'which buttons to press' to wind her up



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