Dean Midas Maynard
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Dean 'Midas' Maynard is a top Reality TV pundit and talent agent. He has a wealth of experience reviewing, supporting and commenting on celebrity personalities.

Nicknamed 'Midas' by the press due to his many successful predictions, Dean has received widespread acclaim in UK and was quoted at just 20/1 by William Hill to be a judge on the X Factor.

Dean is regularly in demand for television, radio, press and online media and he reviews the big Reality TV shows like Britain's Got Talent & The X-Factor.

As well as Reality TV, Dean also writes about films & music.

Dean's eye for spotting upcoming talent, has earned him the nicknames of the 'New Simon Cowell' & 'X Factor's 5th Judge'. His prediction successes include One Direction & Leona Lewis.

Dean is also a well respected talent scout and manager/agent to many artists.

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Britain's Got Talent 2013 Show Six Review

(0) Comments | Posted 19 May 2013 | (10:02)

The opening of tonight's show reminded us all that Britain has talent, we really do, but even with a gift, you have to impress our fearless four judges.

So, as week six kicked off, whose for the high jump, well Le Quebrade High Divers actually. Fearless, talented and a tiny...

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Britain's Got Talent 2013 Show Five Review

(0) Comments | Posted 12 May 2013 | (09:30)

Our very own Thunderbird, Simon Tracy, (aka Cowell), gave us his very own outstanding performance, auditioning for the opening sequence.....Five, Four, Three...you know the rest. No buzzers in earshot. 

Let's have a refresher of all the great talent we have seen to date. Who are your favourites? Performance credits must...

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911'S Big Scottish Album Reunion‏

(0) Comments | Posted 7 May 2013 | (13:13)

911 one of the biggest pop acts of the 90s and stars of ITV's The Big Reunion series and tour are returning to their Scottish roots to relight their pop career....I went to find out more.

The pop trio, Lee Brennan, Jimmy Constable and Spike Dawbarn,...

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Britain's Got Talent 2013 Show Four Review

(0) Comments | Posted 4 May 2013 | (21:18)

After three weeks of what can only be described as sensational auditions, the pressure is really on. Will we see a potential winner tonight? I certainly have a very good feeling.

I wholeheartedly agree with Simon when he said, "We are a talented country, and we have ambition"...so, whose up...

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Britain's Got Talent 2013 Show Three Review

(0) Comments | Posted 27 April 2013 | (20:49)

The Fast and the Furious had the opening credits on the show tonight. Wheel spins, clever moves, Ant & Dec screaming. What more could you ask for? Top Gear you are through! 

So, our excitement at a high, tonight Steven Jackson was given the honour of opening the show and...

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Britain's Got Talent 2013 Show Two Review

(0) Comments | Posted 20 April 2013 | (22:11)

BGT last week was, arguably, the best first show ever.
 
We saw so much talent, singers, dancers, comedians and a whole lot more! It was immense; I am so excited to see what show two brings. I even told all my friends to tune in (those few...

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Britain's Got Talent 2013 Show One Review

(0) Comments | Posted 14 April 2013 | (09:41)

Since December, something has not been right, something has been missing and the days and nights have felt so long...I wonder what's wrong??  
 
But, on the morning of Saturday 13th April, the sun began to shine again, What's happening? Oh yes, I know...welcome back to the...

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Martin Degville Q&A

(0) Comments | Posted 24 January 2013 | (13:29)

Back in 1986, a controversial band known as Sigue Sigue Sputnik, exploded on to the music scene. Before we knew it they had achieved a top three hit with Love Missle F-11.

Sputnik were Tony James (Space Bass), Martin Degville (lead Vocal), Neal X (Guitarist), Ray Mayhew (drums),Chris Kavanagh (drums)...

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The Return of Britain's Got Talent

(0) Comments | Posted 14 January 2013 | (10:41)

It only seems two minutes since we celebrated with James Arthur when he collected his X Factor2012 crown. Another summer and autumn flew by, with my weekly reviews and discussions on the X Factor taking center stage in my life. Well, here we go again. This Wednesday Britain's Got Talent...

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X Factor Final Review

(0) Comments | Posted 10 December 2012 | (18:07)

It began on Saturday 18 August. We enjoyed tears, tantrums and some blooming awful singing, but after 16 weeks, we made it to the end and Dermot O'Leary announced the winner of the X Factor 2012. Congratulations... (pause for the tension) ...James Arthur.

Before the big finale announcement, the...

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X Factor Review Semi Final

(0) Comments | Posted 2 December 2012 | (14:54)

Well, I hope you've finished hanging the baubles, stuffed in another mince pie and poured another glass of mulled wine, it's time for the X Factor semi final...

Christopher Maloney got the show off to a good start with his first track 'You raise me up.' Great vocal and the...

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X Factor Review Live Show Eight

(0) Comments | Posted 25 November 2012 | (18:02)

Well after the huge shock exit of Ella Henderson, we have learned one thing with the X Factor 2012... anything can happen.

This week we are treated to the themes of Abba and Motown. So, will there be a 'super trouper' or will someone be wearing 'the tears of a...

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X Factor Review Live Show Seven

(0) Comments | Posted 18 November 2012 | (13:59)

Guilty pleasures week and we are down to the final six.

Union J were up first, surviving last week by the skin of their teeth. Last group standing and all that. Mind you, I am seriously jealous they all got to go and perform at Disneyland Paris. What an experience...

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X Factor Review Live Show Six

(0) Comments | Posted 11 November 2012 | (15:32)

I will say, I am proud to be British. This weekend I was honoured to be involved with the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. Jonjo Kerr, one of the best singers from the 2011 X Factor, was asked to perform with the Military Wives. His solo male...

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X Factor Review Live Show Five

(0) Comments | Posted 4 November 2012 | (13:10)

Bonfire night is almost upon us once again. So, will the remaining acts light up the stage like an illumination of grandeur or fizzle out like a dark, damp sparkler?

Before I go on, I must say how saddened I was to see Lucy Spraggan leave the show this week...

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X Factor Review Halloween Show

(0) Comments | Posted 28 October 2012 | (08:49)

It's a Halloween theme this week and it was great to see the judges getting into the spirit of the night. Their masks were amazing!.. Oh hold on a minute.

Dermot opened the show  with another scary dancing performance. He really does have no end of talent. And his mask...

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X Factor Review Live Show Three

(0) Comments | Posted 21 October 2012 | (14:26)

What an opener tonight. Dermot started the show with his magic moves while the judges all looked like they wished they were somewhere else tonight! Cut the atmosphere with a knife.

Club Classics was the theme for the night. Gary's, Christopher Maloney started the sparkling ball rolling. Mmmmm, Not his...

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X Factor Review Live Show Two

(0) Comments | Posted 14 October 2012 | (14:59)

The pantomime season started early last Sunday and if I had paid for a ticket, I would have demanded my money back...

I won't dwell on the negatives, but instead focus on the positives, for the recent contestant, who is still my favourite, Carolynne Poole. After the turmoil of the...

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X Factor Review Live Show One

(0) Comments | Posted 7 October 2012 | (11:15)

At last, it's the start of the Live Shows. By now, you may already have your favourites, but as we face the first live show, will they make your chest swell with pride or make it burst like a ballon. Let the battle commence...

Before all that though, we were...

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X Factor Finalists Review

(0) Comments | Posted 4 October 2012 | (11:41)

So here we are. The competition is really hotting up now. The finalists have been chosen. Who will do well, who will fail, but most importantly who will reach the X Factor Final? Here are my own personal views on the final 12.

The Wildcard: Amy...

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