James Arthur says he’d love to be involved in an X Factor All Stars series if it happens - but not as a contestant. The 31-year-old singer, who won the ITV show in 2012, said he’d fancy sitting behind the judges’ desk more than being on stage. Speaking exclusively to Mirror Online at Radio 1’s Big Weekend, he said: “I’d love to get involved but I wouldn’t want to be a contestant. “I’m still signed to a record label so I don’t think it would be right for me to take part in that way, but I’d definitely be up for helping out in some way.” When asked if he’d fancy joining boss Simon Cowell on the judging panel, James said: “Yes I’d love to do that. “If they want a really honest judge then I’d be more than happy to do it.” James won X Factor in 2012 but was dropped from Simon’s Syco record label in 2014 after becoming embroiled in a string of controversies. He later … [Read more...] about James Arthur eyeing X Factor All Stars judge role
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Rugby jewellery business has the X Factor
A Rugby jewellery design business has the X Factor. X Factor finalist Giovanni Spano wore a pendant by Amoreantos at his O2 Academy Islington gig with his band ‘deVience’. Photographs taken by The Projects Photography appear on Gio’s Instagram feed tagging Amoreantos along with Thomas Sabo, Top Man, H&M and The Kooples. Communication between designer Abbi Head and Gio began before the public were aware of his upcoming appearances on X Factor and while he was still performing in Bat Out Of Hell The Musical. It was a tweet from Gio which propelled Abbi to start the business and become a member of The Guild Of Jewellery Designers. Some jobs at Rugby GE site look set to be saved after MoD brings forward equipment order … [Read more...] about Rugby jewellery business has the X Factor
Kohli honoured to be World Cup target for ‘X-factor’ Archer
India captain Virat Kohli said on Thursday it was a "big compliment" to be a target wicket for England newcomer Jofra Archer at the upcoming World Cup. Barbados-born fast bowler Archer, who has impressed in the Indian Premier League, was included in England's 15-man squad for the World Cup despite having played just three one-day internationals. The 24-year-old Sussex quick, capable of bowling at 90 miles-an-hour (145kmh), celebrated his inclusion by setting his sights on dismissing Kohli, long one of the world's leading batsmen, during the competition. "I'd quite like to get Virat Kohli out because I wasn't able to in the IPL," Archer told Sky Sports. Kohli, who had been told of Archer's comments at a captains' press conference in London on Thursday, said: "That's news to me, news to Morgs (England skipper Eoin Morgan) as well. I don't really focus on these things. "I take a lot of pride in performing well for the team and making a big impact on each game I play, so if Jofra said … [Read more...] about Kohli honoured to be World Cup target for ‘X-factor’ Archer
Archer’s X Factor earns him seal of approval from Kohli
Sport by Press Association 23/05/2019, 4:15 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Jofra Archer has received the seal of approval from cricket’s biggest global star, with India captain Virat Kohli hailing the England newcomer as a potential World Cup X factor. Archer has only played three one-day internationals, and taken the same number of wickets, but has bowled with sufficient pace and verve to cause a major stir ahead of the tournament. Prior to qualifying for England the Barbados-born quick made waves as a fixture of Twenty20 domestic circuit, catching Kohli’s eye in the Indian Premier League. Earlier this week Archer named Kohli as one of the wickets he most wanted to take and the respect is clearly mutual. Speaking at the tournament captain’s launch – an event which saw all 10 skippers lined up side by side on leather sofas in a Stoke Newington warehouse space – Kohli was effusive in his praise of the … [Read more...] about Archer’s X Factor earns him seal of approval from Kohli
X Factor star teams up with goalie academy for charity gig
X Factor runner-up Nicky McDonald has teamed up with Lanarkshire Goalkeeping Academy to perform a free fundraising gig. Earlier this year the popstar offered his singing services to schools, businesses and organisations across the county in a bid to raise money that will allow organisations to then purchase life-saving defibrillator devices. His idea came about while on a mission to raise awareness of Long QT syndrome, or Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, the deadly condition he was diagnosed with at just eight-years-old. Long QT syndrome is a condition which affects repolarization of the heart after a heartbeat. This results in an increased risk of an irregular heartbeat which can mean palpitations, fainting, drowning or sudden death. And Nicky, now 22, believes every workplace, school and college should have a defibrillator after having a brush with death as a youngster when he suffered a heart attack caused by the condition while on the football pitch. Swallowing his tongue, Nicky was … [Read more...] about X Factor star teams up with goalie academy for charity gig