Saturday, December 4, 2010

Double the fun for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt as they take twins to an art store

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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Twice as nice: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie took twins Vivienne and Knox to Lee's Art Shop in New York today


Onlookers couldn't help but do a double take as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt stepped out in New York today.

The power couple were treating their twins Knox and Vivienne to an outing at Lee's Art Shop in Manhattan and emerged from the store with the adorable pair in tow.

The two-year-olds were dressed in matching grey coats, with Vivenne wearing a white knit bonnet to shield her from the cold.

Knox looked just like his famous in a black flat cap and chunky boots.

The family are back in the U.S. after a visit to Paris where Angelina, 35, was promoting her new film, The Tourist, and Brad, 46, was hard at work drumming up interest in the animated film, Megamind.

While it was ostensibly a business trip, the pair did find time for romance during their stay in the city.

They were spotted enjoying an intimate dinner for two on Thursday evening at the world famous Restaurant Guy Savoy, on the Rue Troyon.


Growing up fast: The two-year-olds were wrapped up against the cold


'They came, they said, because Clint Eastwood recommended the restaurant to her. He told her they'd enjoy themselves,' the three-Michelin star chef, Guy Savoy, told America's People magazine.

'Brad was very interested in the style of cuisine and very knowledgeable,' added Savoy.

'And I have to say that I took one look at her and I complimented him on his good taste. She is most beautiful in person.'

The couple also celebrated a special family event during their Parisian jaunt - their son Pax's 7th birthday which they marked by taking a hot air ballon ride and a river boat cruise.


Special time: The couple left the rest of their brood at home for the outing


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Kim Kardashian ramps up fitness regime with four workouts in as many days after 'falling off the wagon'

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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Now that's dedication: Kim Kardashian arrived for her fourth workout in four days at her local LA gym this morning


She let her punishing fitness regime slip during her recent visit to New York, but Kim Kardashian is back on track.

The reality TV star was spotted heading off to to gym this morning for her fourth work-out in as many days.

Kim, dressed in black leggings, a white vest and zip-up Nike jacket, clutched a bottle of water in one hand and her iPod and headphones in the other as she headed in for a training session.

Yesterday she was seen heading off for a morning jog with a friend in Beverly Hills and visited her local fitness centre on both Wednesday and Thursday.

The 30-year-old star recently admitted she struggled to find time to time to stay in shape during her East Coast visit, where she filmed her new show, Kim and Kourtney Take New York.


Back in the zone: The reality TV star was spotted heading off for a morning jog in Beverly Hills yesterday


The beautiful brunette tweeted last week: 'I hit the gym hard today!!!! I fell off for 8 weeks in NYC BUT IM BAAAACKKKK!'

Now she's back at home in California, she's going all-out to work up a sweat.
Perhaps there's a reason for her new exercise schedule?

The 30-year-old has been spotted spending time with Halle Berry's gorgeous model ex, Gabriel Aubrey.

First seen together at a recent basketball game, onlookers were surprised to see the pair looking close, since Gabriel, 35, has kept a low profile since his split from Halle earlier this year.

But it seems the relationship is making progress.
Kim and Gabriel recently celebrated Thanksgiving together in Los Angeles.


Fitness fanatic: Kim also worked out on Wednesday and Thursday


According to reports Gabriel met Kim's entire family, including sisters Kourtney and Khloe who appear with Kim on their original reality TV show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

He also took her to see Christina Aguilera and Cher's new film, Burlesque, at the Arclight Cinema Theatre in Sherman Oaks.

And while the socialite has been dating Gabriel for just a few short weeks, she is finding it difficult to be discreet about the new romance.
Recently on air with American radio host Ryan Seacrest, Kim couldn't help not to hide her happiness.

'I really do want to stay single,' she said.

'It's really hard when you meet amazing people, and gorgeous people. I'm dating - I'm definitely dating.'

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Strictly Come Dancing 2010: Ann Widdecombe dubbed a 'Dalek in drag' for her American Smooth as Pamela Stephenson scores perfect 10s

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By EMILY SHERIDAN

'More hello trolley than Hello Dolly': Ann Widdecombe's American Smooth with Anton Du Beke didn't impress the judges on Strictly Come Dancing


Ann Widdecombe was described as a 'Dalek in drag' by judge Bruno Tonioli last night after failing to impress with her American Smooth.

The former MP ended up at the bottom of the leader board - unsurprisingly - after her performance to the Hello Dolly theme for the Movie Night quarter-final, while Pamela Stephenson topped it with four perfect 10s.

Dressed in a gold trousers and a red military-style jacket, the 63-year-old received the lowest score ever for the American Smooth after she was lifted up four times by her partner Anton Du Beke.



'A Dalek in drag': Widdecombe was lifted three times by Du Beke during the routine


Alesha Dixon told her: 'It was nice to see a lot more dance content this week. You're still hanging on to Anton for dear life and you have no facial expression.
You haven't improved since last week. I'm afraid for me the honeymoon's over.'

Giving some of the most cutting comments, Bruno remarked: 'It was more like 'Hello trolley' than Hello Dolly. Anton was pushing you around like an overloaded trolley.
'When you were on your own, you looked like a Dalek in drag.'


Quite the actress: Widdecombe started off her dance seated at a dressing table


After Bruno's scathing remarks, Craig Revel-Horwood toned down his usual tough comments, saying: 'I'm going to focus on the positive. All the best moments were for me when your feet weren't touching the floor. The twist knee thing was ok. There was on sashay that was passable.'

But Len Goodman brought it back to negativity: 'American Smooth in its basic form is movement to music. You did move and there was music. Like snow, its fun in the beginning in the end you want it go away.'

Actor Scott Maslen and his partner Natalie Lowe were the first to dance, performing a paso doble to the James Bond theme.


Giving Gavin Henson a run for this money: The song climaxed with Natalie ripping Scott's shirt off


The EastEnders star, 40, went topless for the first time after his Australian partner assured him his 'great body' should be seen by the viewers.

Lowe, 30, showed off her stunning figure in a white bra and pant outfit - obviously inspired by Ursula Andress' famous bikini from Dr No.

Len Goodman teased her: 'Natalie you could have won something a little more revealing, a little more skimpy.'

But costumes aside, he praised the couple: 'You did a wonderful job. It was a hard job, hard choreography and you coped very well.'

Alesha: 'You were giving Gavin a run for his money in the chest performance. It's good to see you back at your best and you're back in the zone.'

Bruno: You've got the license to thrill. You have the determination and the power. You managed to reproduce the Spanish line which wasn't in the track.

Craig: You could have done with a bit more paso shaping through the arms. Your transitions were a bit ropey. But you are back. I loved the choreography. It was virile, red-blooded and hot.'


Grooooooovy baby: Matt Baker and Aliona Vilani performed a fun jive to the Austin Powers soundtrack


TV presenter Matt Baker started off his jive to the Austin Powers theme with a back-flip off the judges table.

The Countryfile star, 32, and partner Aliona Vilani, 26, were dressed in a red velvet suit and Union Jack mini-dress respectively.

Bruno enthused: 'Grooooooovy baby! That was a jive with a swinging sixties flavour. I could have been in Carnaby Street, I was expecting Twiggy to appear.'


In character: Baker kicked off the dance by back-flipping off the judges table


Craig said: 'I absolutely loved it. The characterisation was flawless, it was clean, precise. You did lose timing in the last kick section.'

Len added: 'I liked the backflip thing. The feeling of the dance, little bit light on your feet could have been stronger on the floor, but loved it.'

Pamela Stephenson, who turned 61 today, was supported in the audience by her comedian husband Billy Connolly as she performed the Viennese Waltz to Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers from the Ghost soundtrack.



Birthday girl: Pamela Stephenson and partner James Jordan scored 40 for their Viennese Waltz to Unchained Melody


The pair scored four perfect 10s from all of the judges and a standing ovation - the perfect birthday present for the psychologist.

Craig said: 'Elegant, stylish, tasteful, full of emotion... gorgeous!'
Len was quick with his comments: 'Tonight's all about who'll get through to the semi-final and on that performance I'll see you next week.'

Alesha enthused: 'Perfect song, perfect dress... perfectly danced.'

After ending up in the bottom two last weekend, underdog Gavin Henson and Katya Virshilas performed the foxtrot to the Blue Brothers soundtrack.


'Much improvement': Underdog Gavin Henson and Katya Virshilas pleased the judges with their foxtrot to the Blue Brothers soundtrack


Len told the Welsh rugby player: 'That was your best dance. Well done.'

Alesha said: 'You looked like a hot, sexy couple. The confidence is oozing out of you.'

Bruno said: 'You put a lot of work into it and it shows. Much improvement.'


Oozing with confidence: Gavin put himself back in the game after ending up in the bottom two last week


Last to perform was former EastEnders actress Kara Tointon, 27, and her partner Artem Chigvintsev, 28.

The pair addressed rumours they were in relationship, insisting they would only go for date once the show ended.

The couple performed a sizzling tango to Roxanne from the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack.


Sizzling: Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev performed the Argentine tango to Roxanne from the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack


Alesha said: 'Kara I'm absolutely blown away. That's the best tango I've seen on Strictly Come Dancing. It was Oscar-winning performance.'

Bruno enthused: 'Spectacular, spectacular. A tango full of theatrical magic.'
Craig added: 'I only have one word. Fan-tas-ma-gorical.'


A tango full of theatrical magic: Kara and Artem addressed rumours they were romantically involved... insisting 'not yet'


















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I'm A Celebrity: Stacey Solomon crowned queen of the jungle

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By EMILY SHERIDAN

Queen of the Jungle: Stacey Solomon is named winner of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!


Singer Stacey Solomon has been crowned queen of the jungle after beating Shaun Ryder in this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

The single mother, known as the 'diva from Dagenham' after coming third in X Factor last year, had been the bookies favourite to win since the 10th series began on November 14.

The 21-year-old broke down in tears and hugged former Happy Mondays singer Shaun, 48, when she was named winner of this year's show.


Shock: Stacey admitted she was 'lost for words' after beating runner-up Shaun Ryder


After being crowned by Caroline Flack, the down-to-earth apologised for her 'bad breath'.

Clearly stunned by winning the show, she said: 'What the hell just happened? Thank you so much, I dunno what to say.'

She then ran over the bridge to be reunited with her boyfriend Aaron Barnham, son Zach and mum Fiona.


Reunited: A tearful Stacey hugs her boyfriend Aaron Barnham


Reflecting on her time in the jungle before finding out she had won, Stacey enthused: 'I've had the best time ever and Lord only knows I'm annoying so thank you for having me.'

Shaun was also a popular contestant and proved his 'hardman' credentials by famously keeping his cool when he was bitten by a snake during an overnight trial.

Reflecting on the bite, he said: 'I wanted to pull it out and smash it to bits... but it's an animal.'


Down to earth: Stacey apologised for her 'bad breath' after she was crowned by Caroline Flack - who presents ITV2 spin-off I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here Now


Addressing his stormy relationship with Gillian McKeith, he admitted: 'Gillian's me, me, me, me... people like that really bug me.

'It was a series of things that built up.'

He acknowledged it was a 'turning point' when Gillian was voted off, describing it as 'fantastic'.

He admitted 'never in a million years' would he believed he would have lasted until the final.


Be patient: Stacey had to be covered in a 'sham-poo' of meal worms and crickets for 30 seconds during the last Bushtucker Trial


Keeping his cool: Shaun tries to relax as he's showered with 'cockroach conditioner'


The winner was unveiled after the two finalists went head-to-head in the last live Bucktucker Trial, entitled the 'Bush Spa'.

They were warned they would have to put up with being covered in various jungle critters and insects for 30 seconds at a time, with former campmates Dom Joly and Lembit Opik being punished by being covered in slime if either of them failed.

The pair started off in hairdressers chairs, with Stacey receiving a 'sham-poo' by having her head covered in meal worms and crickets while Shaun kept his cool during his 'cockroach conditioner'.


Eeeeeek: Stacey had a biting ant manicure and a yabbie pedicure


Next up, a screaming Stacey just about managed to last 30 seconds during her pedicure of yabbies and biting ants.

Shaun also successfully endured the rat sauna, but admitted he was concerned the vermin would be attracted to a bleeding wound on his leg.

All of this year's campmates were back in the studio to see Stacey being crowned queen of the jungle, including Alison Hammond, Aggro Santos, Kayla Collins, Linford Christie, Sheryl Gascoigne, Britt Ekland and Jenny Eclair - who finished in was third place on Friday's show.


Relieved: Dom Joly and Lembit Opik faced the prospect of being covered in gunge if Stacey and Shaun failed the Bushtucker Trial


The gang's all here: Their former campmates Britt Ekland, Alison Hammond, Dom, Lembit, Gillian McKeith, Jenny Eclair, Aggro Santos, Kayla Collins, Linford Christie and Sheryl Gascoigne were all back


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X Factor 2010: Bookies favourites Matt Cardle struggles through 'worst song' while Rebecca Ferguson wows judges

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By EMILY SHERIDAN

'Not my best performance': Matt Cardle admitted he struggled during his second song on tonight's X Factor


He's been favourite to win this year's X Factor, since the live shows began in October.

But tonight Matt Cardle's potential to clinch the title wasn't looking so certain after he gave a 'safe' performance of Billy Joel's Always A Woman.

After missing most of the week after falling ill with the flu, the 27-year-old admitted his second song of the night was 'not my best performance'.


After suffering from the flu all week, the Essex-native received more positive criticism to his first rendition of You Got The Love by The Source and Candi Staton than his second song.

Following his first song, Louis said: 'Who would have thought you were sick? You are a true professional, you’re consistent every week, consistently good! I think you can win the competition I really do.'

But Simon wasn't so sympathetic, reminding the public that, he too, was sick this week, leaving Cheryl to mentor his group One Direction.


Mixed reviews: Matt received praise for his first song You Got The Love by The Source and Candi Staton, but his second (right) to Billy Joel's She's Always A Woman wasn't so strong


He said: 'Look forget about the fact that you had flu, because I don’t think anybody cares. It was a brilliant choice of song and I like the fact that you were on flavour on it...

'Can I mention that I had a cold this week as well. Having got to know you over the past weeks, I want to vouch for the fact that you are a very sincere, cool contestant!

But his second song didn't go so well, with the former decorator admitting 'that was not my best performance'.

Cheryl admitted she could see his bad health in his eyes: 'I can see by the look in your eyes you feel so ill. Everybody loves you, you've got the support. I hope I see you in the final.'



Divided: Matt's mentor Dannii Minogue accused Simon Cowell of being 'tactical' when he criticised the Joel song

Having praised his first song, Simon wasn't so impressed with the second: 'Unfortunately this was your worst song. It is exactly what you're not.

You're not that safe artist. You shouldn't be singing a song like that you can't put your stamp on...'

After Matt's mentor Dannii accused him of being 'tactical', he replied: 'It's not tactical, I didn't like the song.'

Rebecca Ferguson kicked off the show with powerful rendition of Robin S Nineties dance classic Show Me Love.

After previously being criticised for just standing still during her performances, the Scouse singer, 24, moved around the stage accompanied by a troupe of dancers.


Rebecca finally moves! Rebecca Ferguson performed an energetic ad powerful rendition of Robin S Nineties dance classic Show Me Love


Amid rumours she was getting enough support from her mentor Cheryl Cole, the Geordie judge made sure she was fully appreciative and enthusiastic of her act.

Cheryl told her: 'This song came from Rebecca and we fought and fought and fought for it and it worked people. I'm so proud of you.'

Simon tipped her for the final: 'I loved that this is a side of you we have never seen before. It was so cool, so controlled, your vocals were on the money and this is the first time that you are showing me that you don’t just want to get into the final, you want to win and I like that.'

Her second song saw the single mother-of-two perform Amazing Grace backed by a choir.


'Class act': Rebecca was tipped for the final by all the judges after her second song of the night, Amazing Grace


Louis said: 'You're my favourite contestant ever. You're likeable, you're lovable. you've got star quality. I think you're amazing.'

Simon agreed: 'Absolutely stunning - beginning, middle and end. No tricks, pure sincerity. You are a class act.'

Repeating the same superlatives used by her fellow judges, Cheryl said: 'You are such a sincere, beautiful person inside and out. When you sing you just ooze class and beauty. You're amazing.'


Disco diva to tearjerker: Mary Byrne performed Never Can Say Goodbye before slowing it down with The Way We Were


Favourite to be the next elimination after ending up in the sing-off last week, Mary Byrne initially steered away from the usual ballads with disco classic Never Can Say Goodbye, before slowing down the tempo with Barbra Streisand's The Way We Were.

Overcome with emotion, the Tesco checkout worker, 50, broke down when she revealed it was her late mother Elizabeth's favourite song that she hadn't performed for 15 years.

Although there was a mixed response to Never Can Say Goodbye, the judges universally praised the second slower number.


Emotional: Mary broke down in tears after the Barbra Streisand song, admitting it was her late mother Elizabeth's favourite song


Before finding out Mary's personal link to the song, Dannii said: 'Mary that was a beautiful performance and you look stunning. I don’t know why you’re crying.'

Simon said: 'This is not a time for tears, this is about you. You should be very proud, it was much better than the first song and you are a good singer and it’s about finding the next big pop star.

'I think whatever happens you will sell records, you will have concerts. You are not going back to the Tesco checkout sweetheart.'


Hi-energy: One Direction started off with Rihanna's Only Girl In The World, which Cheryl thought was a 'bit risky' because it was so current


One Direction were the last act of the night to sing with both their first and second songs.

They had limited practice with bandmember Zayn Malik, who spent a lot of the week at home in Bradford after his grandfather died.

The five-piece were also missing their ailing mentor Simon, so were supervised by Cheryl.

They initially performed Rihanna's Only Girl In The World, before Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars.


Maturity: The group won over all five judges with Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars after bandmember Zayn Malik missed a lot of rehearsals after his grandfather died


Even though she had mentored them, Cheryl admitted she wasn't so sure about their Rihanna cover.

She said: 'I love you guys. I thoroughly enjoyed mentoring you. That song was a little bit dangerous cos its so current right now as Rihanna's record that you have to completely make it like it was never ever written for her. I don’t know if it quite worked for me but I hope to see you in the final.'

But Chasing Car did go down well with all four of the judges.


'New twist to English music?' Cher Lloyd performed chart newcomer B.O.B's 2010 hit Nothin' On You


Dannii said: 'Guys, you’ve had a really tough week and that was such a classy classy performance. You’ve grown up before our eyes and we’ve never had such a good band on the X Factor. I’m so proud to see you five on the show.'

Cher Lloyd also received mixed comments from the judges, but defied judge Dannii's comments when the Australian questioned the teenager performing two rap songs.

The 17-year-old tackled two tracks from 2010 - B.O.B's Nothin' On You and Rihanna and Eminem's duet Love The Way You Live.

Following her Eminem rap, Dannii mused: 'It was such a tricky song choice tonight. The rapping was great and with the singing you hit your stride at the end of the song. I would have liked to hear you sing a ballad to get you through to the final.'


Steering away from ballads: Cher tackled a second hip-hop song for her second performance - the Eminem and Rihanna duet Love The Way You Lie


In defence, Cher said: 'Ballads have been done and I wanna bring a new twist to English music and I wouldn't wanna change myself for the world.'

Simon disagreed with Dannii, saying: 'It was a risk taking on Eminem and Rihanna but for me it worked. Again, I don’t think that you’ve sold out. You’ve stuck to the type of music that you believe in and are passionate about.

'There weren’t really any gimmicks, other than the fire and I liked the fact that it was you, raw, doing what you do best. I’m a huge fan, you know that.'


Fashion face off: Dannii Minogue (left) looked elegant in a beige Aurelio Costarella gown, while Cheryl Cole kept it flirty in a white asymmetrical tiered mini-dress


The rivalries are hotting up: All the judges are hoping to see their acts in next week's final















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X Factor crisis as illness lays low Simon, Mary and One Direction's Harry... and Cheryl's feeling under the weather too

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Looking a bit peaky: Cheryl Cole arriving at the X Factor studios this morning in north-west London. She went home early yesterday suffering flu-like symptoms


Cheryl Cole exhausted as Simon Cowell battles flu

Mary Byrne, Matt Cardle and Harry Styles have lost voice

Cher Lloyd's meltdown as she lashes out at camerawoman


The X Factor has been thrown into crisis as Simon Cowell, and two of the show favourites are on the brink of missing tonight’s crucial semi-final after falling ill.

Bookmakers favourite Matt Cardle – who is at odds of 8/11 to win the ITV talent hit – and Mary Byrne both missed yesterday's soundcheck and are desperately battling to be well for this weekend's performances.

There were also renewed health fears for Cheryl Cole, who was sent home yesterday suffering flu-like symptoms.

The 27-year-old singer, who nearly died from malaria this summer, was said to be looking 'tired, drained and exhausted' during the soundcheck.

Arriving at the studios today in a red cardigan, scarf and jeans, Cheryl looked a little bit pale.

Meanwhile, One Direction singer Harry Styles attended yesterday's soundcheck with a scarf around his neck and was forced to communicate through writing notes because his throat was so sore.


Stylish: The judge bundled up in a red cardigan and white scarf, teamed with jeans and black heels


Today he arrived for rehearsals with a sign stuck to his top reading: 'I'm on vocal rest. Can't speak. Thank you.'

Matt, 27, is suffering from tonsillitis and is so unwell that he has gone home to his parents in Essex to try and recover.

Mary, 50, has been suffering from an inflammation of the throat and a source said: ‘She is really ill, she has a temperature and is panicking.’


Feeling the strain: One Direction member Harry Styles is suffering from a sore throat and wore a sign round his neck as he arrived to rehearsals today



Sweet treat: One Direction's Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan enjoy some icecream outside Fountain Studios this morning


Frantic X Factor chiefs spent yesterday locked in talks to come up with a contingency plan if they are hit with this unprecedented situation in the penultimate weekend of the show.

Meanwhile, multi-millionaire Cowell, 51, is suffering with a flu-like virus and spent the day taking mediation, drinking ginger tea and wrapped in a scarf.

A doctor was called to the north London studio and a show source said: ‘Simon is really unwell – he’s desperate to be okay for the show.’

On BBC1 show Strictly Come Dancing performers are allowed to miss one week of the show through health problems.


Running on empty: Show boss Simon Cowell is also under the weather and has been holed up at home recovering from flu


But the same could not really happen for the ITV contest as if Matt and Mary miss the show, then that will leave just three acts to perform tonight.

And with just one week before the live final, set to be watched by more than 20 million fans, it would undoubtedly spark controversy if either contestant were allowed to miss the show.

The plan is that one singer will be voted off the X Factor tomorrow, which means for the first time in the show's history, there will be four contestants vying for the winner's title next Sunday.

The source added: ‘Mary has a fever and we’ve had to bike some antibiotics over to Matt at his parents.


We want our voices back: Mary Byrne is ill with a temperature and suffering from an inflammation of the throat while Matt Cardle has tonsillitis


‘Matt is with his parents and he was not well enough to come to the soundcheck and Mary is ill in bed, which is the best place for her. I don't think we have ever been in this situation before.'

Matt had earlier this week pulled out of a secret concert in London because he was not well enough to perform.


Meltdown: Cher Lloyd smoking earlier this week


He is the favourite to win the show – and the £1 million recording contract with Cowell – and insiders say that he is way out in front in the voting every week.
While Tesco checkout worker Mary did perform at the event but is now understood to have lost her voice.

Meanwhile Cher Lloyd reportedly though a wobbly during yesterday's soundcheck.
Mentor Cheryl Cole is said to have been forced to step in when her act entered a screaming match with a camerawoman.

Having earlier fluffed her song, Cher is said to have screamed at the production staff member: 'Get out of my face. I'm not a caged animal.'

Last week's rejects Katie Waissel and Wagner, meanwhile, were hitting up the nightclub scene last night with Katie performing a set at London's G-A-Y and Wagner entertaining crowds at a club in Maidstone, Kent.

Throughout his time on the X Factor, Matt has been extremely outspoken.
And speaking ahead of tonight's programme, he appeared to criticise the younger acts on the show who 'cry for votes'.

He said: 'Some people say "I've wanted it all my life". You're 16 years old! You've wanted it for a couple of years since you figured you could sing.


Crowd pleaser: The star bonds with the enthusiastic audience


'Try hammering away at it for 12 years, then you can say you've always wanted it. But I am not going to cry about it because I am a man.'

He also seemed to take a dig at last year's winner Joe McElderry, admitting last year's winner was not taken as seriously as other chart stars.

Matt said: 'Bless Joe, he's done so well, but I don't think he's seen like Paolo Nutini or James Morrison and that seems like its because he was on TV.'



Centre of attention: Wagner Carrilho was also doing the rounds, performing at Liquid nightclub in Maidstone, Kent


He added: 'I just want to come out the other side of it credible and be respected for doing what I do. If that can pave the way for other people like myself who have previously thought X Factor is a bit naff and a bit plastic, then brilliant.'

Singer Diana Vickers was forced to miss a week after being hit with laryngitis in the 2008 series. But that was at a much earlier stage in the competition.

Missing a week now would have a crucial impact in the outcome of the result of the competition and any decision would as a result be highly charged.






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Reese Witherspoon and her lookalike mother get ready for Christmas

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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Ladies outing: Reese Witherspoon and her mother Betty spent time shopping for Christmas in William Sonoma in Beverly Hills yesterday


It looks like the Witherspoon family are getting into the Christmas spirit.

Reese and her lookalike mother Betty started their shopping for the festive season yesterday at William Sonoma in Beverly Hills.

The 34-year-old actress and her mother picked up various gifts and Christmas theme kitchen accessories from the high end culinary goods store.

The Oscar winning actress, who looked chic and slim dressed all in black, looked happy and relaxed as she chatted with her mother as they browsed the store.

The comedy queen appeared to be her jovial self as she pulled confused faces while paying for her purchases.

She was seen buying Christmas theme oven gloves, festive red and white T-towels, and scented candles.

The women left the store with a huge bag of goodies and returned to Reese's car before heading home.


Huh? Reese looks confused as she chats with her mother at the cashier


The star's family came into town to watch her unveil her star on the Hollywood walk of fame on Wednesday.

The Sweet Home Alabama star received the 2,425th star as family members and close friends looked on proudly.

The actress posed with her two children Ava, 11, and Deacon, seven, during the Induction Ceremony in front of the W Hotel in Los Angeles.


Santa's sack: Reese left the store with a huge bag of goodies


The actress has always maintained momentum in her career shooting four films this year alone.

She has starred in 25 films and produced five - not to mention receiving an Oscar for her role in Walk The Line in 2006.

Next year she is already lined up for six more with another seven more in development.

Her latest film How Do You Know hits theatres on December 17.


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