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Olly Murs has become a dad for the first time, as he confirmed his wife Amelia Tank has given birth to a baby girl.The couple, who announced they were expecting a little one in December last year, revealed the joyous news on Instagram. Sharing a snap of him and Amelia leaving the hospital hand-in-hand with their newborn daughter in a car seat, they confirmed the gorgeous name they have chosen.

Amanda Holden and Sharon Osbourne have stirred up drama this week, sparking debates over which star is wealthier.The feud heated up when the 53 year old Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda defended her friend Simon Cowell, 64, after Sharon, 71, and Louis Walsh made snide remarks about him on last month's Celebrity Big Brother. Amanda highlighted that Sharon and Louis, 71, should recognise the importance of Simon in their success, attributing their affluence to his decision to cast them as judges on The X Factor, which had audiences of 20 million every week during its peak. However, it seems Amanda may have neglected to consider that both Sharon and Louis have been successful in their own individual rights, working as music managers separately.

Former The X Factor contestant Danyl Johnson has undergone a remarkable transformation since his debut on the show 15 years ago. Despite not achieving the same level of success as some of his fellow contestants, including Olly Murs and Stacey Solomon, Danyl has found a fulfilling new career path. After finishing in fourth place on The X Factor, Danyl struggled to make a breakthrough in the music industry.

Bratavio were the boy band duo who first shot to fame on The X Factor back in 2016. Bradley Hunt infamously competed alongside his friend Ottavio Columbro and became part of Louis Walsh's groups during the show's 13th season.They admitted during their first audition that they'd fallen out over some uncooked chicken, with Ottavio auditioning on his own before being reconciled with Bradley and later being forced to change their group name.They went on to make it through bootcamp and then the nail-biting Judges Houses stage, before Louis, now 71, took them through to the live shows.The duo went on to sing Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom by the Vegaboys and Barbie Girl by Aqua. Now Bradley has revealed an amazing body transformation after clearly putting in some work at the gym – he sports rippling muscles and an impressive six-pack in topless shots.

“Texas Hold ’Em” singer made a last-minute pitch to country upstart Willie Jones to appear on her new “Cowboy Carter” opus — with the album deadline fast approaching to make her March 29 release date — it was either go big or stay home.“It was literally in the fourth quarter,” Jones, 29, told The Post of recording his “Just for Fun” duet with Beyoncé in the final stages of “Cowboy Carter.” “It was literally … end of February, February 20-something.”Jones got the call that would change his life from Alex Vickery, who produced his vocals on “Just for Fun” — which, despite its title, is a decidedly moody meditation.“She’s like, ‘Are you sitting down?’ I was like, ‘Yeah.’ And she’s like, ‘You know Beyoncé is working on a country album … [and] she loves your voice.’ I was like, ‘Are you serious?’ She was like, ‘Can you come out here tomorrow?’ I was like, ‘Send the car.’ ”And now the Shreveport, Louisiana native is galloping into history as one of the Black country artists spotlighted by Beyoncé Knowles Carter on “Cowboy Carter” — the undisputed event record of 2024 — which just scored the biggest sales week of the year in its chart-topping debut on the Billboard 200. Released to rave reviews (including mine), the LP also made Queen B the first Black woman to reign over the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, while simultaneously holding the top three spots on the Hot Country Songs chart led by her No.

Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall seems to have 'thrown shade at Simon Cowell' in her debut solo track.The 31 year old songstress is gearing up to release fresh music after the band announced a break in 2021. Jade, alongside Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards, and Jesy Nelson, shot to fame with Little Mix on The X Factor back in 2011.The group went their separate ways following Jesy's departure in 2020.

Dermot O'Leary and Spice Girls star Mel B reuniting on This Morning after both taking part in Celebrity Bake Off's upcoming episode - however, the pair did not leave their competitiveness in the kitchen. Stopping by This Morning on Thursday 4th April, Mel hit out at Dermot for taking the show "too seriously" and "pretending to be nervous", leaving a flabbergasted Dermot rolling his eyes.

Rylan Clark has shared how his pal Louis Walsh was a "shell of a man" after his recent stint on Celebrity Big Brother. Rylan, 35, appeared on Thursday's Good Morning Britain to talk about his new BBC Italy travel series with Rob Rinder, but the conversation soon turned to the subject of Louis and his time in the rebooted series.

Fleur East has welcomed her first child - a daughter - with her husband Marcel Badiane-Robin.The X Factor and Strictly star announced the lovely news on Instagram and shared the first picture of her baby girl, who she has named Nova and gave birth to on 22nd March. Taking to her social media, Fleur told her followers: "And just like that, our baby girl, Nova, is here!!" However, it seems the birth came with its fair share of drama as she then explained: "Our daughter entered the world via squat position into the arms of my Husband and I on our living room floor! "One day I will share my birth story with you (what a RIDE!), but for now, we are resting and doing well.

Joe Swash wasn't too happy when his other half Stacey Solomon joked about changing her name - but not to his! Stacey Solomon, 34, has established herself as a TV presenter and interiors guru, after first rising to fame on The X Factor in 2009. A popular a panellist on TV show Loose Women, Stacey has also done some great programmes on her own, and at the Royal Television Society's big awards night, Stacey's BBC show 'Sort Your Life Out' won the prize for Best Formatted Popular Factual.

Louis Walsh has spilled the beans on where his relationship with Simon Cowell stands after Celebrity Big Brother, sharing that he hasn't spoken to the music mogul since leaving the show.The 71 year old talent manager was outspoken about his X Factor pals Simon and Cheryl Cole while appearing on ITV's glitzy Big Brother comeback. During the show, he even claimed that Simon had ruined his shot at winning The X Factor back in 2008. On last week's show, Louis claimed that Simon played favourites and helped Cheryl's singer Alexandra Burke win by bringing on Beyonce to sing with her.

Since leaving Celebrity Big Brother, talent manager and ex-X Factor judge Louis Walsh has revealed he’s had second thoughts about his behaviour on the show. Louis had been scathing of fellow celebrities from Jedward to Simon Cowell, Cheryl and Ronan Keating. And during his exit interview - where he came fourth, host AJ Odudu asked him: “Is there anyone you’d like to apologise to?” To which Louis replied: "No, absolutely not.That is just my opinion." However, just days after his exit from the Big Brother house, Louis has changed his tune and revealed that he’s rethought his “catty” behaviour as the “experience is going to change me” - and it all stemmed from his cancer diagnosis.

As the tenth anniversary of Simone Battle's tragic passing approaches, fans continue to mourn the loss of the beloved X Factor star and G.R.L. member. Simone, who captured hearts with her soulful voice and vibrant presence, was mentored by media mogul Simon Cowell during the 2011 series of X Factor USA.

Louis Walsh has insisted he won't be apologising for blasting his famous acquaintances like Jedward, Cheryl and Ronan Keating during his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house. The X Factor judge and music manager, 71, finished the hit reality show in fourth place and while he became known for speaking his mind and dishing some dirt on the showbiz world, he doesn't regret it. Louis, who had no qualms in throwing a few celebs under the bus with his savage on-screen swipes, was asked by host AJ Ododu if there was anyone he'd like to apologise to.

Matt Terry, the winner of The X Factor 's 13th series, has come out as gay. In an interview with the Gay Times, Matt shared the inner turmoil he faced while concealing his sexuality, admitting: "I'm very proud [of my sexuality], and I'm no longer afraid." Hailing from Bromley, the 30 year old singer triumphed over Saara Aalto to claim the coveted crown on the ITV talent show back in 2016. However, during his X Factor stint, Matt concealed his romantic involvement with another man, choosing to keep his personal life out of the public eye.The singer now hopes to convey his journey through his music, particularly in his new song His Car, in which he apologises for his past secrecy.

Since rising to fame on The X Factor back in 2009, Stacey Solomon has become a familiar face on our TV screens. While she may have started off her showbiz career as a singer, the 34 year old’s time in the limelight has gone from strength to strength, with the popular TV personality securing appearances on shows including I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Loose Women and Sort Your Life Out. As a result of her skyrocketing success, 34 year old Stacey moved into her Pickle Cottage home in 2021 and she has been busy putting her own stamp on the home ever since with her incredible DIY skills.

Louis Walsh has opened up about working with Cheryl and Simon Cowell on The X Factor, revealing that he thought Cheryl was "smug" after getting Beyoncé as a guest star. In Tuesday night's episode of Celebrity Big Brother, Louis spoke to Zeze Mills and David Potts about Alexandra Burke winning The X Factor in 2008. With the singer coming up against Louis' group JLS in the final, the former judge claimed that boss Simon showed he had a favourite when he got Beyonce to perform a duet with Alexandra in the final.

As Samantha Chawner walked down the aisle to marry fiancé, Matthew Parkinson, the strains of Shania Twain’s From This Moment On filling her ears, she was overwhelmed with emotion. Having never believed she’d be a bride, the 36-year-old felt ‘a million dollars’ in her elegant Wed2Be ivory lace and tulle wedding dress and 3m veil at the ceremony on Saturday, 16 March.To top it off, after many years of battling with her weight and being branded part of Britain’s “fattest and laziest family”, Samantha had managed to shed 10 stone for her big day, which took place at Albert Hall in Bolton. “It felt magical,” she explained.

Six years after making it all the way to The X Factor final, where she lost to eventual champion Dalton Harris, singer Scarlett Lee thought she'd give American Idol a try - and she's been successful so far. But the singer, 26, looked unrecognisable from her X Factor days as she joined Dermot O'Leary on the This Morning sofa on Friday to discuss her recent success across the pond.

Louis Walsh has been sticking the boot in to many a famous acquaintance during his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but when he branded Jedward "vile" it sparked a furious reaction. Jedward just happened to be watching the ITV reality series from close pal Gemma Collins ' house and the trio hit back with their own anecdotes about Louis. But as viewers might have guessed, there's a long history to the animosity between the Irish stars after their X Factor collaboration turned sour.

Sharon Osbourne has revealed who she thinks is the biggest game player on Celebrity Big Brother, after leaving the famous house following an eight-day stint.The X Factor icon, who was in the house as a 'temporary lodger', chatted with hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best about her experience on the show after leaving on Tuesday (13 March) evening. When asked who she thought was "playing the game'' the most, Sharon initially tried to avoid answering.