You’ve gotta begrudgingly grant Sleepy Hollow‘s Pandora a little respect.
Girlfriend shows up in town last episode, and already she’s harnessed a secret-sucking shadow monster that — however inadvertently — gets the Witnesses to confess their darkest confessions to each other? And that treevil she’s growing in the ruins should be ready to take over the town in, what, two more episodes? (Take that, Henry and your season-long tinkering with that silly model town!)
All I’m saying is, the Third Tribulation better get to the bullpen and start warming up its arm, because Ol’ Boxy-but-Bad works quickly.
Girlfriend shows up in town last episode, and already she’s harnessed a secret-sucking shadow monster that — however inadvertently — gets the Witnesses to confess their darkest confessions to each other? And that treevil she’s growing in the ruins should be ready to take over the town in, what, two more episodes? (Take that, Henry and your season-long tinkering with that silly model town!)
All I’m saying is, the Third Tribulation better get to the bullpen and start warming up its arm, because Ol’ Boxy-but-Bad works quickly.
- 10/9/2015
- TVLine.com
Robin Windsor has admitted dancing helps him through hard times following the news he's split from boyfriend Marcus Collins. The 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional and the former 'X Factor' contestant have confirmed they've decided to call time on their relationship and Robin has spoken about how his career as a dancer helps him to not focus on things like heartbreak. Speaking to Bang Showbiz at the press launch of 'The People's Strictly' for Comic Relief, he said: ''For me, as a dancer, it doesn't matter what's going on in my life whether it be good or bad or ugly or anything...
- 2/17/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Robin Windsor and Marcus Collins have split up. The 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional and the former 'The X Factor' contestant - who previously spoke of their plans for marriage - are said to have parted ways earlier this year after 18 months of dating. A spokesperson for Marcus told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''Marcus and Robin made the decision to split a short while ago, but remain good friends.'' However, there may be more to the story than meets they eye as Marcus has posted a number of cryptic messages to his Twitter account over the past week suggesting someone has been dishonest. He...
- 2/5/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Marcus Collins has hit back at those outraged by the idea of him dancing with boyfriend Robin Windsor on Strictly Come Dancing.
The former X Factor star, who has been dating Windsor for eight months, couldn't believe that some Strictly fans think a same-sex couple would be "a deviant, sexual, horrible thing".
"Dancing's an expression. It's expressing yourself and having the freedom to do that," Collins told Digital Spy. "Nobody should be there ticking boxes, saying yes [or] no and whether it should be allowed.
"These people are not even embarrassed to stand up and say, 'I don't like two men dancing together, I don't like two women dancing together'. It's charming. It doesn't have to be a deviant, sexual, horrible thing, and I don't know why people are blowing it out of proportion.
"I understand that in the public's perception those dances are supposed to be a man and a woman,...
The former X Factor star, who has been dating Windsor for eight months, couldn't believe that some Strictly fans think a same-sex couple would be "a deviant, sexual, horrible thing".
"Dancing's an expression. It's expressing yourself and having the freedom to do that," Collins told Digital Spy. "Nobody should be there ticking boxes, saying yes [or] no and whether it should be allowed.
"These people are not even embarrassed to stand up and say, 'I don't like two men dancing together, I don't like two women dancing together'. It's charming. It doesn't have to be a deviant, sexual, horrible thing, and I don't know why people are blowing it out of proportion.
"I understand that in the public's perception those dances are supposed to be a man and a woman,...
- 7/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Marcus Collins and Robin Windsor's wedding will be inspired by 'Downton Abbey'. The former 'X Factor' star has only been dating the 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional for eight months, but the loved-up duo have already decided that they will base their big day on the popular period drama. Speaking to the MailOnline, Robin said: ''We have spoken about getting married and when we did, we both looked at each other and said, 'Downton Abbey'. ''We both want to have a very traditional, very British wedding. We could even rent out the house where they film 'Downton', I guess.'' Robin, who met Marcus...
- 6/7/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The campaign for X Factor star Marcus Collins and boyfriend Robin Windsor to become the first same-sex Strictly Come Dancing couple begins here!
The reality TV boyfriends certainly look good together on the cover of the new Gay Times, but Collins is not sure if viewers are ready yet for him to tango with the Strictly pro.
"I can dance, but I'd be learning ballroom dancing from scratch. It's something I'd certainly give a go," Collins said. "It's about waiting for the right time for the public to be ready to see a same-sex couple dancing together."
Windsor first caught Collins's eye when he spotted the athlete's naked Gay Times cover... This One.
"I thought he looked amazing," Collins said. "My family watch both X Factor and Strictly, where all the guys are good looking, but there was one who always stood out for me."
DS has learnt that they...
The reality TV boyfriends certainly look good together on the cover of the new Gay Times, but Collins is not sure if viewers are ready yet for him to tango with the Strictly pro.
"I can dance, but I'd be learning ballroom dancing from scratch. It's something I'd certainly give a go," Collins said. "It's about waiting for the right time for the public to be ready to see a same-sex couple dancing together."
Windsor first caught Collins's eye when he spotted the athlete's naked Gay Times cover... This One.
"I thought he looked amazing," Collins said. "My family watch both X Factor and Strictly, where all the guys are good looking, but there was one who always stood out for me."
DS has learnt that they...
- 6/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Katie Price and Maria Fowler have been at war on Twitter over accusations that the ex-towie star set-up "shameful" paparazzi photos of her with Leandro Penna. Price sparked the conflict by asking Fowler if the alleged staged shoot with her ex-fiancé went well, telling the 26-year-old that she "didn't think [she'd stoop] that low". Fowler said: "If you still spoke to me you would be more than updated with the goings on in my life Katie," later suggesting that the Page 3 icon is in no position to give "lessons on how not to be shameful". The pair then touched on Fowler's alleged homophobic and racist remarks to X Factor star Marcus Collins, with Price claiming she had been asked to tweet a message of support during the controversy. "I was upset an you said you understood and would tweet (more)...
- 11/23/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Taylor Swift and Rebecca Ferguson have been confirmed as the special guests for the second X Factor Live Show this weekend. It has also been revealed that the Saturday show will have a 'Love & Heartbreak' theme. Last year, the second episode had the same theme and featured Little Mix singing 'I'm Like a Bird', Frankie Cocozza covering 'Red' and Marcus Collins performing 'Russian Roulette'. Swift is expected to perform her single 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'. Former X Factor (more)...
- 10/8/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
X Factor judge Gary Barlow has declared that the contestants on last year's series "weren't good enough". The Take That star, who mentored Frankie Cocozza and eventual runner-up Marcus Collins in the 2011 edition won by Little Mix, expressed confidence that his Overs category and the rest of the current contestants would impress. "My complaint at the end of last year is I thought the contestants weren't good enough," Metro quotes him as saying. "I think we had a pretty average year last year and this year coming back I am really stoked." Barlow also dismissed (more)...
- 10/3/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Gary Barlow has admitted last year's 'X Factor' contestants weren't ''good enough''. The Take That singer - whose act Marcus Collins came second in the 2001 competition - thinks the standard of competitors this year is much higher and he is delighted with the way the show is progressing. He said: ''My complaint at the end of last year is I thought the contestants weren't good enough. I thought we had a pretty average year last year and coming back this time I am really stoked. I think the show has been great this year ''Ultimately people are tuning in for the...
- 10/3/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
It's been a busy weekend in the land of showbiz with performances, parties and of course the obligatory shopping spree. Former X Factor contestant Marcus Collins performed at Liverpool Pride, taking time to enjoy the party atmosphere once his set had finished. His fellow alumnus Joe McElderry took to the stage at Leeds Pride, much to the crowd's delight. In the Us, David Beckham was seen stepping onto his Harley Davidson near to Venice Beach, whilst Katie Holmes was out and about in (more)...
- 8/5/2012
- by By Donna Cini
- Digital Spy
The 'X Factor' bootcamp is moving to Liverpool. The ITV talent show usually holds the elimination round of the programme in London, but due to how busy the capital will be during the Olympics it has been decided to take it to the city famous for acts including The Beatles and Cilla Black. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''London would have been a real nightmare with the Olympics on. We found some good acts in Liverpool so we're heading up there this year.'' Artists to have previously been found in Liverpool on the show include Rebecca Ferguson, Marcus Collins and...
- 7/5/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Marcus Collins has been announced as the headline act for this year's Liverpool Pride. The singer will play the event, which is held on the city's Pier-Head and the Stanley Street Gay Quarter on August 4. Collins said: "I'm so excited to be involved with Liverpool Pride, it's such an amazing event and in such a vibrant city it's bound to be an incredible celebration! "I love the gay community and I love that I can be a big part of it, even if it's only by keeping the bars open!" He added: "The awareness of the gay community that Liverpool Pride generates in the city makes it safer and more (more)...
- 6/13/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Marcus Collins would ''love'' to be an 'X Factor' guest judge. The 'Mercy' singer - who came second in the competition last year - would jump at the chance to be a guest judge on the show alongside Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos following in the footsteps of Geri Halliwell, Rita Ora and Leona Lewis who have all done the job recently. He said: ''A good judge is animated and somebody who is also a musician. I think potentially the best judges are musicians themselves. ''Would I do it? Of course! I'd be in straight away! Straight away! I'd love it.
- 5/29/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Marcus Collins has officially confirmed the title of his new single. The singer will put out 'Mercy' as the second cut to be lifted from his self-titled debut album, which was released back in March. Collins co-wrote the track with Lee McCutcheon and Lisa Green and will officially release the single on June 3. Speaking about the upbeat song, Collins explained: "No-one wants to see misery at the moment. Smile. Make people smile with you. And do songs that make people smile. We've (more)...
- 4/4/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Marcus Collins has confessed that he sees X Factor mentor Gary Barlow as a father figure. The singer, who came second to Little Mix in the 2011 final, revealed that he is always in contact with the Take That star. "Gary's like my dad now. I'd never dare disrespect him and I take everything he says on board because he's never wrong. He's not a man you want to disappoint," Collins told the Daily Mail. "Everything is run by him - he knows exactly what he's doing. He's also co-written some of the songs. He emails (more)...
- 3/31/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
The Military Wives have soared to number one in the album chart on Mother's Day with In My Dreams. Gareth Malone's 247-strong choir, who won the Christmas chart race with 'Wherever You Are', topped the chart by a margin of 8,000 copies. Bruce Springsteen, who pipped Military Wives last week with his 17th studio LP, tumbled to fifth place with Wrecking Ball. Meanwhile, Emeli Sandé's Our Version of Events and Adele's 21 each climbed a spot to finish second and third respectively. Soul singer Michael Kiwanuka was the most triumphant new entry in the Top 10, with a fourth-place finish for his debut album Home Again. Marcus Collins's eponymous first record arrived in seventh, while Michael (more)...
- 3/18/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Marcus Collins has performed tracks on QVC to promote his new album. The singer sang a cover of 'Your Love Is Lifting Me Higher' and new single 'Seven Nation Army' on the shopping channel to promote his debut LP Marcus Collins. Watch him perform live below:
He said: "I've always been a fan of the original version of 'Seven Nation Army' and hope people like my take on it. I'm so happy to be releasing my debut album. "I've worked on my music every minute possible since I came out of the show and can't wait for everyone to be able to hear it." The former X Factor (more)...
He said: "I've always been a fan of the original version of 'Seven Nation Army' and hope people like my take on it. I'm so happy to be releasing my debut album. "I've worked on my music every minute possible since I came out of the show and can't wait for everyone to be able to hear it." The former X Factor (more)...
- 3/14/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Marcus Collins has performed tracks on QVC to promote his new album. The singer sang a cover of 'Your Love Is Lifting Me Higher' and new single 'Seven Nation Army' on the shopping channel to promote his debut LP Marcus Collins. Watch him perform live below:
He said: "I've always been a fan of the original version of 'Seven Nation Army' and hope people like my take on it. I'm so happy to be releasing my debut album. "I've worked on my music every minute possible since I came out of the show and can't wait for everyone to be able to hear it." The former X Factor (more)...
He said: "I've always been a fan of the original version of 'Seven Nation Army' and hope people like my take on it. I'm so happy to be releasing my debut album. "I've worked on my music every minute possible since I came out of the show and can't wait for everyone to be able to hear it." The former X Factor (more)...
- 3/14/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Gotye has won a fourth week atop the UK singles chart with 'Somebody That I Used To Know'. The singer/songwriter's Kimbra collaboration has now sold a total of more than 558,000 copies since its release, making it the first track in 2012 to break the half-million barrier. Emeli Sandé regains the runner-up spot after climbing one with 'Next To Me', while Nicki Minaj achieves her best UK chart position yet with 'Starships', up to three from last week's five. Meanwhile, girl band StooShe achieve today's highest new entry at five with their Travie McCoy team-up 'Love Me'. Also debuting is 'Bright Lights' by Tinchy Stryder and Pixie Lott at seven, as well as the first single from X Factor runner-up Marcus Collins, 'Seven (more)...
- 3/11/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Gotye is on course to retain his position at number one on the UK singles chart. The singer's hit 'Somebody That I Used To Know' is currently leading the midweek chart, while Emeli Sandé's 'Next To Me' trails at number two. Nicki Minaj moves up to number three with 'Starships', Flo Rida sits at four with 'Wild Ones' and Stooshe make their chart debut at five with 'Love Me'. Marcus Collins lands at number six with his first single 'Seven Nation Army', Tinchy Stryder and Pixie Lott are at eight with 'Bright Lights', and David Guetta is at ten with 'Turn Me On'. Olly Murs climbs eight places to 22 with 'Dance With Me Tonight', Jay-z (more)...
- 3/7/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
X Factor star Marcus Collins has admitted that he felt "out of [his] depth" when he started work on his debut album. The 'Seven Nation Army' singer, who was mentored by Take That's Gary Barlow on the show, said it felt "intimidating" recording in the same studio as a number of music legends. "The first day in the studio was a bit intimidating," he told the Daily Star. "There were plaques all around the room from such artists as Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Cher... which made me wonder, 'Am I out of my depth?' "Then I met the songwriters and producers and we all gelled and had a laugh. The studio was also where Take That recorded their first album - I was 2 when they had their first hit." Collins went on to state that he feels more like "a proper popstar" (more)...
- 3/7/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Marcus Collins has revealed behind-the-scenes footage of himself recording his debut album. The singer is seen laying down vocals with Gary Barlow for his new single 'Seven Nation Army', which was recorded in the same studio as Take That's 1992 Take That & Party album. Watch Marcus Collins discuss his new LP below: Collins said: "The album as a whole touches on the ins and outs of being in love and the good and the bad about it. "It's about the different feelings people go through when changes happen in their (more)...
- 3/2/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Marcus Collins has revealed behind-the-scenes footage of himself recording his debut album. The singer is seen laying down vocals with Gary Barlow for his new single 'Seven Nation Army', which was recorded in the same studio as Take That's 1992 Take That & Party album. Watch Marcus Collins discuss his new LP below: Collins said: "The album as a whole touches on the ins and outs of being in love and the good and the bad about it. "It's about the different feelings people go through when changes happen in their (more)...
- 3/2/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Marcus Collins has opened up about his split with ex-boyfriend David Heath. The 'Seven Nation Army' singer, who finished runner-up in last year's X Factor, had been in a four-year relationship with his former Eton Road bandmate. According to The Sun, the star revealed that the romance broke down due to being 200 miles apart. "We are still the best of friends. We are working in different (more)...
- 2/28/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
X Factor star Marcus Collins has said that he sees Gary Barlow as a father figure. The Liverpudlian singer finished runner-up to Little Mix in last year's series under Barlow's guidance, and has continued to work with the Take That star on his debut album. "I look up to him like he's my dad. He's unbelievable, such a nice guy," he told The Sun. "I speak to him all the time - I called the other day just to check in." > Gary Barlow to be a dad for fourth time Collins revealed recently that Barlow's fellow X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has recorded one of his songs. "I wrote (more)...
- 2/23/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
X Factor star Marcus Collins has released the music video for his debut single 'Seven Nation Army'. The Liverpudlian singer, who finished second to Little Mix in last year's series, will release his cover of the White Stripes' 2003 track on March 4. Watch the official clip below: His debut album, which has been partly-written by his X Factor mentor Gary Barlow, will follow on March 12. Upon announcing the single last month, Collins said: "I'm a huge fan of the original 'Seven Nation Army' and I hope people like my take on it." However, the entertainer has since revealed that he is receiving "a lot of abuse" from White (more)...
- 2/16/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
X Factor star Marcus Collins has released the music video for his debut single 'Seven Nation Army'. The Liverpudlian singer, who finished second to Little Mix in last year's series, will release his cover of the White Stripes' 2003 track on March 4. His debut album, which has been partly-written by his X Factor mentor Gary Barlow, will follow on March 12. Upon announcing the single last month, Collins said: "I'm a huge fan of the original 'Seven Nation Army' and I hope people like my take on it." However, the entertainer has since revealed that he is receiving "a lot of abuse" (more)...
- 2/16/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
X Factor finalist Amelia Lily has reportedly landed a £500,000 record deal. The 17-year-old singer, who finished third behind Little Mix and Marcus Collins in last year's series, has been offered a three-album contract with Sony subsidiary Xenomania. Lily is the first artist to be signed to the new label, which also works with Girls Aloud and The Gossip. She was originally eliminated from the competition during the first live show by judge Kelly Rowland, but was brought back by public vote following the departure of Frankie (more)...
- 2/16/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
X Factor finalist Amelia Lily has reportedly landed a £500,000 record deal. The 17-year-old singer, who finished third behind Little Mix and Marcus Collins in last year's series, has been offered a three-album contract with Sony subsidiary Xenomania. Lily is the first artist to be signed to the new label, which also works with Girls Aloud and The Gossip. She was originally eliminated from the competition during the first live show by judge Kelly Rowland, but was brought back by public vote following the departure of Frankie Cocozza (more)...
- 2/16/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Marcus Collins has revealed that X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has recorded one of his songs. The former contestant said that he wrote the track for the N-Dubz star before entering the competition and shocked her during the show by informing her that it was one of his own compositions. Collins told the Daily Record: "I have always written songs. I wrote a song for Tulisa, which she recorded before she knew me, before I auditioned for the show or anything. "It was called 'Breakaway' but it ended up not coming out because she got the X Factor job. I think it was going to be her first solo single." He continued: "She was making a roast dinner for all the groups in the X Factor house and we got talking, (more)...
- 2/13/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
X Factor runner-up Marcus Collins has revealed that he would love to work with fellow contestant Misha B and Adele. The Liverpudlian singer, who will release his debut studio album in March, talked about his dream collaborations to Capital FM this week. "I just think [Misha B is] incredible and I know she's going to blow everyone away as soon as she gets going," he said. "Adele, [she's] unbelievable - just outstanding. "There's so many different people, but I think when you talk about collaborations it's good to find someone who's the opposite (more)...
- 2/12/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
X Factor star Marcus Collins has claimed that he is receiving "a lot of abuse" over his decision to cover 'Seven Nation Army' by The White Stripes. The Liverpudlian entertainer, who finished second to Little Mix in last year's series, announced in January that he would be releasing an alternative version of the 2003 track as his debut single. However, Collins revealed that he has faced a backlash from fans of The White Stripes, who have objected to the song being covered by a former X Factor contestant. "I've had a lot of abuse. Plenty. Seriously," he told The Sun. "But I know I can't please everyone. A lot of people have got opinions on it, but they can always listen to The White Stripes version. (more)...
- 2/6/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
X Factor star Marcus Collins is still receiving racist and homophobic phone calls, he has revealed. The singer was initially victimised in November, but has refused to involve lawyers or police because he doesn't want to give the perpetrators "the satisfaction". "I'm still getting abusive calls. I've been advised to change my number but I don't see why I should. If I do it's like they've won. I get them a few times a week and it's usually when they're drunk. They give me racist or homophobic abuse," Collins told the Daily Star Sunday. "Sometimes they say stuff about me and my boyfriend and other times they just breathe heavily down the phone. Management advised me to bring in lawyers but I'd prefer (more)...
- 2/5/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Marcus Collins says he sees Gary Barlow as a member of his family. The 'X Factor' runner-up - who was mentored by the Take That singer during his time on the ITV1 show - explained he has maintained his close friendship with the star even now the series has drawn to a close. Marcus exclusively told Bang Showbiz: "He's a friend to me now. He knows my family, he calls my family by name." The 23-year-old singer thinks Gary - who is an executive producer on Marcus' debut album - will continue to be a part of his music career as it...
- 1/27/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Marcus Collins wants to follow in Olly Murs' footsteps. The 23-year-old singer - who finished second in last year's 'X Factor' - is keen to go down a similar career path as previous runners up Rebecca Ferguson and 'Xtra Factor' co-host Olly, who Marcus credits with "keeping him going" throughout the process. He exclusively told Bang Showbiz: "I really hope to live up to the other runners up like Rebecca and Olly. Me and Rebecca are good friends and she's one of the main people I can talk to about the whole thing. "Olly kept me going throughout the show. It...
- 1/25/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Marcus Collins has described his debut album as "contemporary and broad". The singer will release his first studio record on March 12 and revealed that he wants to "make people feel good" through his new music. Collins told the Daily Star: "I want people to be uplifted and to make songs that will make people feel good, to take their stress away. "I used to buy music when I was skint in the hope of achieving that, and I hope this album will do the same. I hope it will cheer everyone up in this recession." X Factor judge Gary Barlow is a co-writer and executive producer on the album and has been working with the star constantly since the beginning of the year. Collins (more)...
- 1/24/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Former X Factor finalist Marcus Collins has confirmed the release date of his debut album. The singer, who came second in last year's competition behind winners Little Mix, published a link on Twitter to a pre-order page for his as-yet untitled release. "I'm delighted to announce you can now pre order my debut album out 12th March. Thankyou so much for all the support, (sic)" Collins said. He added: "Been Working None Stop !!! I Had To Make Sure It Was Right !! I Hope U Guys Love (more)...
- 1/18/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
X Factor runner-up Marcus Collins has teased details of his upcoming debut album, saying he has "found [his] niche" on the record. The Liverpudlian singer confirmed reports that he had begun working with mentor Gary Barlow on the much-anticipated LP. "I'm really excited, I'm working really hard," he said on Lorraine this morning (January 12). "The music is really coming together. I've found my niche now, I've found exactly what it is that I want to do and it's looking good. "I'm really excited about doing it all and I feel I've got a little bit more time and little bit more freedom to really concentrate and focus on what it is that I want to bring out." Collins said he was proud of having overcome childhood bullies and a troubled life to achieve his dreams. "It was really difficult. (more)...
- 1/12/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Joe McElderry has written an open letter to X Factor winners Little Mix. The singer, who won the 2009 series of the ITV1 show, reflected on his experience working alongside Syco boss Simon Cowell. In his letter, published in the Daily Mail, McElderry warned Little Mix and runner-up Marcus Collins that they should give the music mogul their true opinions. "You'll find it isn't really about coming first or second. I don't believe, Marcus, that you will have more creative control than Little Mix because you came second," he wrote. "It's up to you all to take it to the next level. There's no rule book for popstars. Everyone does it differently. X Factor is an amazing platform. "You are in control of your own destiny. I know people think Simon Cowell is in control, and yes, sometimes you have (more)...
- 12/16/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Former X Factor winner Matt Cardle has given his backing to this year's champions Little Mix. The 'Run For Your Life' singer called Tulisa Contostavlos's girlband "a great act" and said they "definitely deserved" the victory over their opponent Marcus Collins. "Out of the two that were left standing they definitely deserved it," he told The Mirror. "A great act has won this year." He added: "I think that anyone who gets as far as the live shows should be proud of themselves because of how many people enter the competition, and to get even to the last 12 is amazing." When asked for his thoughts on the new judging panel, Cardle argued that it was unnecessary to replace Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue, but said there would (more)...
- 12/14/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
X Factor runner-up Marcus Collins has revealed that he is hoping to start a songwriting partnership with mentor Gary Barlow. The Liverpudlian singer finished second to Little Mix on Sunday's final under Barlow's guidance, and Collins said that he wants their "amazing" partnership to continue beyond the show.
"Gary's an amazing musician, songwriter and performer," he told the Liverpool Echo. "Not only is he my mentor, he's my friend as well, and he wants to be involved in everything. "Gary's taught me so much. He's taken me under his wing and he's moulded my career from the start. Gary's always encouraged me and we're in talks over songwriting. I'm (more)...
"Gary's an amazing musician, songwriter and performer," he told the Liverpool Echo. "Not only is he my mentor, he's my friend as well, and he wants to be involved in everything. "Gary's taught me so much. He's taken me under his wing and he's moulded my career from the start. Gary's always encouraged me and we're in talks over songwriting. I'm (more)...
- 12/14/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
This weekend saw a highly charged final of X-Factor with the final three acts vying for the once in a life time opportunity to win a one million pound recording contract. The three final acts were made up of Little Mix, Marcus Collins and Amelia Lilli. All were fantastic and it was bloody difficult to choose based on the fact that everyone was giving their all. Though as a trained singer, I kind of sided more with the solo acts than I did with Little Mix, who are entertaining, but I am not really big on Girl or Boy Bands. A first happened last night. Usually in X Factor each act gets to sing with a vocalist or an...
- 12/12/2011
- by Ian Cullen
- Monsters and Critics
Simon Cowell has given his seal of approval to X Factor winners Little Mix, describing the girls as potential stars. The Syco and X Factor boss took time out of his schedule in the USA to watch the ITV1 final and revealed that he backed the public's final vote, which saw the girlband edge out Gary Barlow's act Marcus Collins. "I was really hoping a group would win this year. [Tulisa] has done a great job. These girls could be stars," he wrote. Teasing his X Factor USA co-star Paula Abdul, who had the Groups category on the Fox series, he added: "Congratulations to Little Mix. And Paula as you can see, groups can win this show!" Yesterday, Cowell complimented judge Tulisa Contostavlos and Little Mix for their Alicia (more)...
- 12/12/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Northern Irish teenager Janet Devlin won the first four X Factor public votes, it has been revealed. The 17-year-old was the early bookmakers' favourite to win the competition, and when the details of the public vote winners and runners-up were revealed on tonight's Xtra Factor, Devlin's popularity was confirmed. Devlin won the week two vote, ahead of boyband The Risk. She also triumphed in week three, ahead of Louis Walsh's act Johnny Robinson. Janet also won the fourth and fifth week votes ahead of Little Mix and Marcus Collins respectively. Amelia Lily's return in week six (more)...
- 12/11/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Gary Barlow's Marcus Collins takes on Tulisa Contostavlos's Little Mix in the biggest ever X Factor final showdown tonight. It all kicks off live from Wembley Arena at 7.30pm, but the question on everyone's lips is... who will win? The lovable hairdresser from Liverpool with a heart of gold and a voice that soars? Or the girl band who broke the X Factor curse and delivered sophisticated pop to Saturday nights? > Simon Cowell: 'Little Mix should win'
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- 12/11/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Amelia Lily has become the first act to be voted out of this weekend's X Factor final. Kelly Rowland's last remaining act finished in third place, leaving Little Mix and Marcus Collins to battle it out for the title in tomorrow night's episode. Lily performed Christina Aguilera's 'Ain't No Other Man' and a duet of 'River Deep, Mountain High' with Rowland in tonight's Wembley Arena spectacular. Speaking after the result, Lily told host Dermot O'Leary: "My ambition was to get to the final and I did it. (more)...
- 12/10/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
X Factor contestants Marcus Collins, Little Mix and Amelia Lily have each performed a duet with respective mentors Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland on tonight's final. Collins and the Take That star were up first with their rendition of Billy Joel's 'Always A Woman', which as reported was done in tribute to the Liverpudlian contestant's mother. Barlow, who played along on a piano throughout their performance, told host Dermot O'Leary afterwards that he had been most impressed by Collins's adaptability throughout the contest. "Honestly, Marcus has been incredible," he said. "One of the great things about Marcus is he listens, he takes on board everything you say and comes back even better... he's incredible." Collins responded by describing the duet as his (more)...
- 12/10/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Little Mix are Digital Spy readers' overwhelming favourites to win this weekend's X Factor final. The girl group - Jesy Nelson, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall - have racked up over 51% of the vote in a Digital Spy poll of the final three acts. Nearly 30,000 fans have voted in the survey, which places Amelia Lily as runner-up ahead of Gary Barlow's Marcus Collins. Little Mix have been triumphing in Digital Spy polls since the halfway stage in the live shows, overtaking early favourites Collins and Janet Devlin. The girlband, who are now the bookmakers' (more)...
- 12/9/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Little Mix are Digital Spy readers' overwhelming favourites to win this weekend's X Factor final. The girl group - Jesy Nelson, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall - have racked up over 51% of the vote in a Digital Spy poll of the final three acts. Nearly 30,000 fans have voted in the survey, which places Amelia Lily as runner-up ahead of Gary Barlow's Marcus Collins. Little Mix have been triumphing in Digital Spy polls since the halfway stage in the live shows, overtaking early favourites Collins and Janet Devlin. The girlband, who are now the bookmakers' (more)...
- 12/9/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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