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X Factor and mentoring JLS in 2008.The judge was close to winning with the popular boy band, but missed out on the victory to Alexandra Burke, 34, who was mentored Cheryl, 39.Louis has now claimed Cheryl "played up to" Simon Cowell, 63, and implied it helped her be that year's winning judge."Simon pulled a really nasty stroke on me," the 70-year-old began."I wanted them to win the show, they were in the final, they got there and they were up against Alexandra Burke."He went on to say that at that point, he and Cheryl were "real rivals" who both wanted to win.Miriam Margolyes raged at 'total s***s' John Cleese and Bill Oddie"We were trying to pull every stroke.So, Simon wants Cheryl to win, what does he do?"A little puzzled by his words, host Doireann Garrihy asked: "Hang on, why did he want her to win?""He liked her a lot," Louis replied on her The Laughs Of Your Life podcast. "And, she was playing up to him.

Scissors has been revealed to be Glee star Heather Morris, who has been crowned the winner of The Masked Dancer.

Loose Women and revealed she had chosen to keep her baby's name and gender a secret to protect them.The 34-year-old's decision has been slammed by Ulkrika Jonsson, 55, who said such a move will attract more attention.She said: "Announcing you’re pregnant and then shutting the door of access to your life for those who have hitherto cared about your journey, supported you or are just plain nosey, isn’t on."For me, it attracts far more attention than leaving the door ajar and letting people know you’ve had a girl or a boy."Maybe that was the point, says the cynic in me."Ulrika shared her thoughts in her column with The Sun, titled: "Alexandra Burke not revealing baby gender is just attention seeking… don’t play fame game if you want to protect kids."Strictly's Matt Goss opens up about 'very rare' health conditionShe went on to say she didn't understand how choosing to keep the gender private would compromise their child as she pointed out their baby will eventually be seen in public. Ulrika likened the situation to her own experience with fame.The presenter came into the spotlight 34 years ago as a weather presenter before she moved on to host Gladiators. The mother-of-four said she "learnt very quickly" that people would take an interest in her personal life and not just work."I always had a healthy understanding that I did not have the power to turn off the tap of fame just because I felt uncomfortable about aspects of my life," she added before going on to wish Alexandra luck with keeping things private. The presenter went on to praise the new mum for her "personal tenacity, physical strength and ambition" and went on to congratulate her.The X Factor winner documented her pregnancy progress and birth on her Instagram

Ulrika Jonsson has blasted Alexandra Burke as "attention seeking" for not revealing the gender of her baby. Alexandra, 34, and her footballer fiance Darren Randolph, 35, welcomed their first child together in July but have not given any details of the tot as Alexandra says her family "did not ask for fame" but Ulrika doesn't agree. Writing in The Sun, Ulrika said: "The public clearly have an interest in her and her private life.

Ulrika Jonsson has commented on Alexandra Burke's decision to not reveal her baby's name and gender, saying it "attracts far more attention." Alexandra, 34, welcomed her first child in July with her footballer beau, Darren Randolph, 35.The X Factor singer recently appeared on Loose Women, where she got emotional as she revealed the reason she's decided to keep her baby's name and gender private. However, Ulrika, who starred with Alexandra on SAS: Who Dares Wins, has said she "can't wrap her head around" the star's decision.

Loose Women. The singer, 34, who welcomed her first child with her footballer fiancé Darren Randolph, 35, in July, reflected on her fame's 'impact' upon her family, and how it had been 'hard' for them. She told the panel: 'I come from X Factor which is public and gave me a platform.

Alexandra Burke broke down in tears on Loose Women as she opened up on the reason she hasn’t revealed her baby’s name and gender. The former X Factor star, who won the singing competition in 2008, gave birth to her first child in June with West Ham footballer Darren Randolph and she explained how her fame after winning the talent show influenced her decision since becoming a mother. Asked about her approach on Monday’s episode of the ITV daytime show, she composed herself and said: ‘I’ve never really spoken about this.

Cheryl Tweedy has shared her thoughts on an 'intensely emotional' night after the remaining members of Girls Aloud fulfilled Sarah Harding's dying wish. On Saturday night Cheryl, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle hosted a fundraising gala for cancer research in memory of their late bandmate.

New mum Alexandra Burke looked incredible as she dazzled on the red carpet at the Pretty Red Dress world premiere in London on Sunday night. The X Factor star was simply stunning in the floor length dress that featured capped sleeves as she showed off a glamorous look with picture-perfect makeup and her hair in an up-do, showing off her chunky gold earrings. Musical drama Pretty Red Dress sees Alexandra make her big screen debut.

The X Factor star Alexandra Burke appeared on Loose Women today (October 10) in her first TV appearance since giving birth to her first child in July. Joining panellists Ruth Langsford, Katie Piper, Janet Street Porter and Jane Moore, the singer, 34, became emotional as she revealed the reason she's decided to keep her new baby's name and gender out of the news. Ruth, 62, said: "You've haven't revealed the name or the gender of the baby, tell people why?" Alexandra took a deep breath and said: "I've never really spoken about this but obviously I come from X Factor and that's a public show and I'm very grateful for the platform, it's made me who I am today." The star continued with her voice cracking: "I hate getting emotional talking about this but I asked for all this, my family never." She then had to take a pause as the Loose Women hosts hosts comforted her before continuing: "The impact on them is hard.

Alexandra Burke became emotional after she was asked why she hadn't shared her baby's gender and name. The former X Factor winner shared the joyous news she had become a mum in June back in July with an adorable photo on Instagram.

Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals, Gorka Marquez, 32, told fans it had been an "interesting day" as he and Helen Skelton, 39, both had a bit of bother.The dancer revealed he had a flat tyre, before he panned the camera onto Helen who shared her issue."I've had three parking tickets in a week," the presenter told Gorka's followers."I thought I had paid on the app, but I paid for parking at the wrong car park."So, I have paid for my parking but not where my car is parked, so that's three tickets in one week."Gorka, a little confused, chimed in: "What's funny is she got in the same day, in the same car park, two tickets.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor In contemporary British drama “Pretty Red Dress,” which has its world premiere on Oct. 9 at the BFI London Film Festival, Dionne Edwards delivers a portrait of London life that embraces both its “grit and glamour.” It was a look and feel that was inspired by “Saturday Night Fever,” says the writer-director. The film kicks off with Travis, a tough, black guy from South London with a gangland past, being released from prison, to be met by his partner Candice. We learn that their daughter, Kenisha, is in trouble at school for fighting, and that Candice, who works in a grocery store, has a thwarted ambition: she wants to be a professional singer. We discover too that both Travis and Kenisha have aspects of their personalities that they keep hidden.

Strictly Come Dancing is finally underway, with last night’s show unveiling who would be dancing with who - including the announcement of two same-sex couples in a show first. One said couple was TV star Helen Skelton, who has been partnered up with show favourite Gorka Marquez - a fast fan favourite duo.

Viewers of The Masked Dancer are convinced one of two X Factor stars is behind Scissors with some doing some very expert digging. The zany dancing competition was back on ITV on Saturday night as five of the elaborate characters took to the stage for more funky routines.

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is back with a lineup of 14 new celebrities taking on the gruelling challenges of the Channel 4 show. The celebrities will be put through their paces in the heat of the Jordanian desert and this year the biggest line-up of recruits yet includes Love Island winner Amber Gill, soap actress Maisie Smith and Ex on the Beach star Ashley Cain.The series is not only a test of physical strength but also mental too and during the series, there are many moments when the celebrity recruits are tested so far, it causes them to open up about aspects of their lives that they normally wouldn’t.

It is arguably the toughest show in telly and a fresh bunch of famous faces are set to take it on. Of course, we can only be talking about Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins which is making a much welcome return to Channel 4 on Sunday night (September 4).

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Kerry Katona took part in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2021 alongside Ulrika Jonsson and Alexandra Burke, and now that the celebrity line-up has been revealed, she is backing Ashley Cain to win the series. Atomic Kitten singer Kerry, 41, gave a good go at the challenge and has revealed it "isn't what you expect at all" after previously saying it was like "therapy" for her. And speaking about this year's line up which includes Love Island star Amber Gill, 25, and TOWIE's Ferne McCann, 32, and Pete Wicks, 33, Kerry tells OK! they will all do "great".

Alexandra Burke has said she felt 'empowered' after busting moves at this weekend's Notting Hill Carnival while wearing a breast pump. The former X Factor winner looked sensational as she showed her support for breastfeeding awareness campaign Pumps On Parade and took to the streets in full costume.