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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...
(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...
(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,...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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)...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...

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