DANNII: SIMON'S PUT X FACTOR IN DANGER; Jedward vote will be 'disaster'.Byline: CLEMMIE MOODIE; RACHAEL WHEELER DANNII Minogue Not to be confused with Dan Minogue. Danielle Jane Minogue (born October 20, 1971) is an Australian singer-songwriter, television personality and occasional actress, model and fashion designer. yesterday hit out in the X Factor Jedward row, claiming the twins threaten the show's credibility. The Australian judge believes it will be a disaster for the hit ITV (1) See interactive TV. (2) (iTV) The code name for Apple's video media hub (see Apple TV). 1 show if tone deaf duo John and Edward Grimes win. Speaking for the first time about last weekend's controversy - which saw Simon Cowell Simon Cowell (born 7 October, 1959) is a British artist and repertoire ("A&R") executive for Sony BMG in the United Kingdom and a television producer, more commonly known as a judge on television programmes such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, American Idol allow the sing-off between Jedward and Lucie Jones to go to a public vote - she said: "It would be a disaster for the X Factor and Simon Cowell if Jedward won. "Simon has to give a pounds 1million recording contract to the winner, how can he give it to John and Edward when they're not singers? They're entertainers. I wouldn't quit if they won but it would make me question the show's validity." Fearing for the future of the hit ITV1 talent contest should the twins win, she added: "I worry what would happen. After Leona Lewis Leona Louise Lewis (born 3 April 1985) is an English singer-songwriter who was the winner of the third series of the popular television talent show The X Factor. Her debut single, "A Moment like This", was released on 20 December 2006. won, the programme turned a corner and became a genuine singing contest, discovering genuine talent. "If the twins were to win then I would worry that it would go back to the old days, and not be about discovering an amazing act. And that would be sad." The popular singer, named TV Personality of the Year at the Cosmopolitan awards on Tuesday, revealed she had forgiven Cowell, 50, for putting out her act. But 18-year-old Lucie's angry fans lashed out at him as she gave a free show back home. After she sang to a 500-strong crowd in Cardiff, Janie Thomas, 23, blasted: "It's a disgrace she should lose out because Simon Cowell is playing his silly games." Henry Young, 61, added: "Those two idiots should have gone, not Lucie." Diplomatic Lucie said: "Simon's got his own reasons for doing what he did. I need to get on with life." The seven remaining X Factor finalists are now getting tips by Queen stars Brian May and Roger Taylor Not to be confused with Roger Tayler. Roger Taylor is a personal name that may refer to: Musicians:
But Jamie Archer is set to spark more controversy as he has been rehearsing Radio Ga Ga - the same song Jedward were originally down to perform. The 18-year-old twins, who are mentored by fellow Irish man Louis Walsh, may now perform Under Pressure instead. CAPTION(S): TALENT FEARS Dannii Minogue |
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