Is the X Factor tour taking too much of a toll? Cher Lloyd looks thinner than ever while Katie Waissel 'needs a vacation'

By Daily Mail Reporter


Taking its toll? Cher Lloyd looks thinner than ever while Katie Waissel 'needs a vacation' as they continue the X Factor tour in Manchester today


As former X Factor contestants, Cher Lloyd and Katie Waissel are currently travelling around the UK on the show's tour.

But it seems the manic schedule and energetic choreography make have taken too much of a toll on the pair, who stepped out in Manchester today ahead of tonight's performance in the city.

While Cher, 17, looked thinner than ever, baring her stomach in a cropped T-shirt, Katie, 24, wore a top bearing the slogan 'I need a vacation'.


It's not the first time Cher has sparked concerns over her weight, as many people speculated she was struggling to find time to eat during her time on The X Factor.

But she insisted at the time: 'I am eating. There is no problem. Of course I am eating I wouldn’t be able to perform if I wasn’t.'

In addition to looking very slender, Cher also missed the tour's Tuesday night performance at Manchester's Arena after falling ill.

Slender: Cher has always denied rumours she has a problem with her weight and insists she eats healthily


Despite being offered refunds, it appears most of the fans were content to attend the concert, with Scouser Rebecca Ferguson receiving the biggest cheers of the night.

Liverpool Echo's critic Jade Wright said: 'Cher was on the bill, but cancelled due to a throat infection. Fans were offered a refund before the show, but judging from the crowds inside, few returned their tickets.'

Cher has been sporting an eclectic mixture of outfits during her time on tour.

Yesterday, Cher teamed her attention-seeking hair with a clashing ensemble of patterned floral skirt, grey tights, orange ankle socks white blouse, grey Mackintosh and cream heeled loafers.

Eclectic: Yesterday, Cher appeared to have embraced Japanese street style in her latest fashion statement

A style of many colours: The 17-year-old opted for red, grey, white, black, orange, cream and a multi-coloured skirt


The unusual style appeared reminiscent of the street fashion of the Harajuku suburb of Tokyo.

Japanese teens who follow the Harajuku movement like to combine a variety of different dress styles, including Gothic Lolita, Visual Kei and Decora.

American pop star Gwen Stefani popularised the style outside of Japan with her dance troupe of 'Harajuku Girls', who accompanied her during her Love. Angel. Music. Baby. album in 2004.

On Thursday, Miss Lloyd was also attracting attention for her questionable make-up when she matched her bright red hair with the same shade of lipstick.

And today, Cher went for frilly white socks over grey tights, teamed with denim shorts, grey boots and a black jumper and matching coat.


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Waissel's hit the big time: Gig, Jack Daniels and pizza back at the hotel for X Factor's Katie

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

where are you two going? Katie and James arrive back at her hotel after their party night out


She might be the sweet and butter-wouldn't-melt pop star on stage.

But once the lights have gone down and the audience has gone home, Katie Waissel is just a rock chick at heart.

And no true party girl would be without a DJ on her arm

Katie, 24, was snapped in the small hours of the morning arriving back at her hotel in Liverpool with DJ James Massing, an old family friend, after a night at the city's Bumper nightclub.

And although it is unclear whether the pair are an item, they clutched each other's hands as they walked past the cameras and into the hotel.


I'm free! With fellow singer Rebecca Ferguson behind her Katie looks delighted to be heading out to let her hair down


James is a dance music DJ and producer who also DJs at private parties for celebrities such as Tinie Tempah and Pixie Lott and was believed to have been playing at the Bumper club last night.

Katie is in Liverpool on tour with her fellow X Factor finalists as they play three nights at the Echo Arena.

They play there tonight and tomorrow before heading on to Manchester this weekend for two dates at the MEN Arena.

But last night, Katie decided to let her hair down with a night on the tiles at the live music venue.

And partying is not just thirsty work that requires a large bottle of bourbon, but she was also feeling peckish as she carried a pizza box back to her hotel.


Vision in blue: Katie sat crossed legged on the stage as she wowed the Liverpool fans with a ballad during last night's gig


Power to the purple: Paige Richardson and Wagner sported shiny outfits on stage


And earlier in the evening, she took to her Twitter page and wrote: 'At bumper with the gorgeous @djjamesmassing rock on Liverpool!!'

Katie is joined on the tour by Rebecca Ferguson, Mary Byrne, One Direction, Wagner, Paige Richardson and winner Matt Cardle.

They are touring for another month and will also play in Glasgow, Nottingham and Brighton before wrapping it up in Cardiff.


Hometown honey: Liverpool-born Rebecca Ferguson looked stunning in her little black dress as she belted out a tune


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Simon Cowell says 'peace'... but ITV bosses may not be so mellow as it is revealed he is yet to sign on to the next UK series of X Factor

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Peace out: Simon Cowell gives love to the cameras as it is suggested that he has yet to sign on to the next UK series of X Factor


ITV’s director of television has suggested that Simon Cowell is yet to sign a deal to appear on this year’s X Factor.

Appearing on Richard Bacon’s Radio 5 Live show this afternoon, Peter Fincham was asked if Cowell would be returning to the judging panel when the new series which begins in the autumn.

He said: ‘It has to remain speculation. The X Factor is coming back and is back in the ITV schedule this autumn. Simon will be closely involved with it as he is always involved with it.

‘I don’t want to sound like an evasive politician, but I’m not in a position to confirm or deny any of the individuals to be sitting in those chairs or on the X Factor this autumn.’

Bacon then asked him: ‘Simon Cowell has yet to agree to appear in the next series?’
Fincham replied: ‘We have an agreement which has been publicly announced for both the X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent. They will be on ITV screen for the next three years.

Cowell was spotted outside his Los Angeles mansion today, and perhaps in a sign of goodwill to the network, flashed a peace sign.


Take good care of her: Simon hands over the keys of his £1million Bugatti Veyron to his personal valet as he heads inside his mansion


In limbo: ITV’s director of television said he was 'not in a position to confirm or deny any of the individuals to be sitting in those chairs or on the X Factor'


He pulled into the driveway of his Los Angeles mansion in his £1million Bugatti Veyron and handed the keys over to his personal valet.

He then flashed a peace sign to the waiting cameras as he made his way into his £15million house.

A short while later, he was back in another of his cars as he took his Bentley convertible for a spin round the Hollywood Hills.

Asked if it would be a disaster if Cowell failed to appear in the UK series, Fincham added: ‘No, of course it wouldn’t and you shouldn’t look at it that way Richard.


Not a care: ITV may be sweating but Simon looked carefree as he went for a spin in his Bentley...


... and looked happy and content as he flashed his trademark peace sign to the cameras


‘The show will be there and when we’re ready to announce who will be on it we will announce who’s on it.’

Simon is in Los Angeles to start proceedings on the U.S. version of the X Factor, with auditions starting in Los Angeles on the 27th of this month.

Reports this weekend have suggested that he has warned Cheryl Cole she may not get a job as one of the judges.

According to The People, Cowell may not be able to persuade the Fox network that Cheryl is the right celebrity for the job and a source told the paper that Simon told her: 'Sorry, but business is business.'


'Still in the running': While Cowell has yet to rule out Cheryl Cole, he hinted that the chosen judge for U.S. X Factor will be a high profile American artist


This week Cowell confirmed that George Michael, former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger, Mariah Carey and Paula Abdul are all being considered for the show, but no-one has signed on the dotted line as yet.

While Cheryl is understood to be be 'still very much in the running,' Cowell hinted that the chosen judge will be a high profile American artist.

He said: 'It’s not about necessarily the TV show per se, it’s people. You genuinely gotta trust that they’re gonna be able to do the job you’re paying them to do.

'And like I said, a hit-maker who worked in America and has had experience, I think is crucial to this panel as well.'

Of the heavily-pregnant Carey, Cowell said: 'Yeah, I’ve spoken to her. I mean literally, we’ve spoken to lots of people. I’ve spoken to Paula...And then new people come along… [Two days ago], we met somebody who I’ve never met before in my life, who I just loved.


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Cheryl Cole still in the running to be a judge on the American version of the X Factor

By Jody Thompson


Still on board: Cheryl Cole, seen here with Simon Cowell on the UK's own X Factor last year, is still in the running to be a judge on the U.S. version


Cheryl Cole is still on the shortlist to be a panellist on the USA version of The X Factor - despite claims today that she's been dropped by Simon Cowell.

The Girls Aloud singer is still in with a shout, despite Cowell giving an interview to U.S. website Access Hollywood in which he listed a host of stars he'd approached for the job as judge on the show - bar Cheryl.

However, as Access Hollywood pointed out, it was just SOME of the names, not all - and Cheryl is one still very much in the running.


Cowell confirmed that George Michael, former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger, Mariah Carey and Paula Abdul are all being considered for the show, but no-one has signed on the dotted line as yet.

Of the heavily-pregnant Carey, Cowell said: 'Yeah, I’ve spoken to her. I mean literally, we’ve spoken to lots of people. I’ve spoken to Paula...And then new people come along… [Two days ago], we met somebody who I’ve never met before in my life, who I just loved.

'And that’s why it’s good to kind of delay the process. It’s not about necessarily the TV show per se, it’s people. You genuinely gotta trust that they’re gonna be able to do the job you’re paying them to do.

'And like I said, a hit-maker who worked in America and has had experience, I think is crucial to this panel as well.'

Still smiling: The Girls Aloud star posed in a short white mini-dress for a photoshoot in Los Angeles earlier this week


He hinted that Paula Abdul could be a shoo-in for the role and admitted that she was on a 'narrowed down' list of stars.

He told Access Hollywood of his former American Idol fellow panellist: 'We’ve taken it down to a smaller group of people and she’s in that panel. But, you know, it’s more than me who makes the decision,' pointing out that Fox executives still had a say.

A Fox TV source said of Tommy Mottola: 'Simon and Tommy have known each other for years since their days at Sony and Simon has wanted to get Tommy on board one of his shows for a long time.

Simon had lunch with the ex husband of Mariah Carey and music mogul last week in LA to talk about his possible role.

Keeping schtum: Cowell, seen here on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno earlier this week, has at least another month before he has to reveal who is on the panel


Obviously, if Tommy takes the role it will mean there is no chance that Mariah will be on the panel - which just goes to show that the decision-making process as to who will be on the panel is still very liquid and yet to be set in stone.

The Mirror today claimed that Cheryl was on the brink of quitting the States as she was so fed up of hanging around waiting for an answer as to whether or not she would be on the panel.

They quoted her as telling a friend tearfully: 'I want to go home. I keep getting told to smile, smile, smile...but it's hard when I feel so sad on the inside.'

However, Mail Online can confirm that in fact Cheryl is not hanging around waiting for a decision to be made on the role - she's working on the US re-release of her album Messy Little Raindrops.

Another possible? Cowell met with fellow music mogul and former Mr Mariah Carey earlier this week to discuss a possible role on the show


The star has been re-working some of the tunes with help from her friend Black Eyed Pea star Will.I.Am for the American market, as well as taking to opportunity to record brand new material.

She's also managed to fit in some magazine shoots too.

And there is still a month before Cowell will make an official announcement about who will join him on the show.

Auditions for the American X Factor will not even start until May – where producers initially sorting the wheat from the chaff - with judges coming on board shortly afterwards.

Mrs Cole’s record bosses are already making plans to launch her in the States with a makeover and the source said: ‘Cheryl has some very senior Fox people in her corner. And Simon, of course.’

The show will air in the U.S. this autumn.




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Look familiar? Cher Lloyd takes inspiration from X Factor mentor Cheryl Cole in furry white headband

By SARAH BULL

Spot the difference: Cher Lloyd stepped out earlier this week wearing a fluffy white headband almost identical to the one worn by Cheryl Cole last December


She may no longer have Cheryl Cole as a mentor, given that the X Factor finished months ago, but it seems Cher Lloyd is still taking inspiration from the Girls Aloud star.

Cher, 17, stepped out on Tuesday wearing a white furry headband almost identical to the one sported by Cheryl in December.

The teenager was out in Sheffield fitting in some shopping time with fellow singer Katie Waissel ahead of the X Factor live performance on Tuesday.


Caffeine fix: Cher and X Factor friend Katie Waissel popped out in Sheffield ahead of their tour performance on a quick coffee run


It's not the first time a similarity has been detected in the way that Cheryl and Cher dress.

From Cher's very first X Factor audition, the teenager was immediately likened to the 27-year-old singer, and did little to detract from the comparison in the following months.

However, after Cher was spotted out in a pair of red lace-up boots donated by Cheryl, the petite star came forward to insist she is her own fashion icon.


Say cheese: Cher and Katie pose for a photograph with some young fans


She said last year: 'I don't model myself on her. I think she's an amazing woman to look at, but I'm myself.'

Cher has been appearing throughout the UK on the X Factor tour alongside fellow stars including Katie, Mary Byrne, Wagner, Rebecca Ferguson and winner Matt Cardle.

But it was recently reported the teenager has been causing issues with some of the X Factor, after boasting about her recent trip to LA which saw her record songs with Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am and producer Red One.


Giving it her all: It was a quick change for Cher as she took to the stage on Tuesday night on the X Factor tour in Sheffield


A source told Star magazine: 'It’s as if Cher things she’s too big for this tour. She struts around like she owns the stage.


Popular: Cher has an album coming out in August


'It makes the other singers so angry - they barely speak to her. She seems to have let it all go to her head and has been acting like a total diva.'

Mary Byrne, who won the public over with her outgoing personality and impressive voice, also spoke recently about Cher, and admitted she had caused some problems when they all lived together in the X Factor house.

Mary said: 'Cher was being a little bit of a missy. People were talking about her thinness and she started talking about fat people.

'And, you know, I’m a big woman, which she got quite abrupt about, so I said to her, “You know, every one of us has something wrong with us, there’s none of us perfect and you can’t keep putting other people down because you’re feeling low. That’s bullying”.’


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Cheryl Cole set for Stateside fame and fortune after she lands her dream job on U.S. X Factor

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The American dream: Cheryl Cole, seen here in Venice today, will be headed Stateside after all after she was named as a judge on the US X Factor today


Speculation has been rife for months now as to whether or not Cheryl Cole will be a judge on the US X Factor.

But today a source told Mail the Girls Aloud star WILL be heading across the Pond for the American version of the talent show.

The source said the 27-year-old singer has been offered the job but has yet to officially ink the deal.

The news comes a day after a report in the News Of The World claimed the hugely popular X Factor judge is in line to sign a deal worth £10million next week.

Although boss Simon Cowell was keen to take Cheryl to the States for the show, producers over there had been concerned that not only was she not famous enough in the US, but some viewers might struggle to understand her Newcastle accent.

But after Fox executives were impressed with her style on the British show, Cheryl has apparently been given the opportunity to make a name for herself in the US.

When asked for a comment, Cheryl's spokesperson said: 'There has been no announcement on American X Factor,' adding any reports to suggest she had been formally invited to be a judge as 'speculation'.

However, in the last week, fears have been raised over the singer's health after she nearly cancelled a gig in Venice.


Geordie girl done good: Cheryl left Venice today as it was confirmed she is set to take the US by storm


Cheryl nearly pulled out of a performance at a private party in the north Italian city for which she was paid £250,000.

Her manager Hilary Shaw was said to be on the verge of tears after her client cancelled flights and other arrangements at the last minute.

She was overheard saying: 'It's been a terrible week. She's cancelling everything. I'm really worried about the repercussions.'

But Cheryl kept the date and arrived at the party just hours before her performance at the bash.

Other friends have suggested that Cheryl is still struggling to come to terms with her divorce from Chelsea star Ashley Cole last September, but this job in the US could be just what she needs to move in.


On the water: Cheryl is helped out of a boat after her performance at a private party in Venice on Saturday


Despite rumours that she has landed the X Factor job, she did not appear or was not mentioned on the first American X Factor ad which was aired on Sunday night during a commercial break in the Super Bowl.

The 30-second promo, which would have cost around $3million to air, revealed that the show is coming to the Fox network in the autumn.

The clip shows X Factor 'X' symbols flying in slow motion, before forming into Simon Cowell, who then turns to face the camera, with epic music playing in the background, and the slogan 'He's back' filling the screen.

Up until now details of the US version have been a closely guarded secret, but the music supremo has now revealed that the winner will walk away with a staggering $5million recording contract.


Guess who it is: Flying X Factor symbols form to create Cowell in the commercial


Winners of the UK series are awarded a £1million contract.
And in a move sure to raise eyebrows, hopefuls as young as 12 will be able to audition.

'I like the idea that a 12-year-old on this show can compete with an older singer and a singing group,' Cowell said in a statement.

'I’ve never believed there should be a cut-off age for talent, and we are going to put our money where our mouths are with the $5million recording contract.

'I’m doing this show in America because I genuinely believe we can find a superstar.'


Comeback: Simon Cowell featured in the first American X Factor ad which was aired last night during a commercial break in the Super Bowl


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'He's Back': First American X Factor ad airs during Super Bowl commercial break

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Making a comeback: The first American X Factor ad aired tonight during a commercial break in the Super Bowl and features Simon Cowell, a judge on the British version of the show and formerly of the American Idol


Commercial doesn't reveal full judging line-up but Cheryl Cole will get job, source confirms


His caustic put downs and straight-talking style have been missed by viewers of this season's American Idol.

But Simon Cowell will be making a comeback to U.S. TV screens this autumn - with the X Factor.

An estimated 100million viewers in the States saw the first ever ad for the talent show air tonight during a commercial break in the Super Bowl.

The 30-second promo would have cost around $3million to air and revealed that the show is coming to the Fox network in the fall of this year.

The clip shows X Factor 'X' symbols flying in slow motion, before forming into Simon Cowell.


Guess who it is: Flying X Factor symbols form to create Cowell in the commercial


He means business: Once formed he then turns around to face the camera, with a serious look on his face


He then turns to face the camera, with epic music playing in the background, and the slogan 'He's back' fills the screen.

Despite reports that Cheryl Cole, one of the judges in the British version of the show, will be joining the line-up, the commercial didn't give a hint of who might be on the U.S. panel.

Miss Cole's people are yet to comment on fresh reports the 27-year-old Girls Aloud star has landed a role.

At first it looked like she had bagged the job after Fox executives were impressed with her style on the British show.

Reports this month then suggested her hopes were dashed after bosses became concerned she was not famous enough in the U.S.


Be prepared: Cowell will be the top judge on the show, which is hugely successful in the UK, but the rest of the judging panel was not revealed


Not long now: The ad, which would have cost around $3million to air during the highly lucrative Super Bowl slot, revealed the show is coming to the Fox network this autumn


However the British Daily Express today reported she had been given the job.
A source told The Sun: 'He wants the show to be the best talent show ever. Details about the judges will be released next week.'

Other stars who have been touted to join the U.S. panel include Nicole Scherzinger and Katy Perry.

Both filled in on the British show this year at various point for Cole, who was struck down with malaria, and Dannii Minogue who was on maternity leaving during the auditions stage.

Meanwhile X Factor host Dermot O' Leary, 37, has said he is unlikely to get a spot on the US version.

He told Chatty Man host Alan Carr: 'i don't think I'll get it. I'm not being pessimistic. It's gone on so long I've made peace with it.'


Tough-talking: The British judging line-up is comprised of Cowell, Cheryl Cole, who has been tipped to get a role on the U.S. show, Dannii Minogue and Simon Cowell


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Cheryl gets the Cole shoulder in U.S. as Simon Cowell is set to miss new series of X Factor

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On the rocks: Both Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowell are facing X Factor strife


Cheryl Cole’s hopes of conquering America have been struck a huge blow.

The ambitious singer thought she was a certainty for a judge’s chair on the American X Factor, but TV bosses across the Atlantic now doubt that she is ‘famous enough’.

It has been reported that the 27-year-old’s rivals for the chair include superstars Rihanna and Katy Perry.

A source close to Miss Cole, who has been househunting in LA, said: ‘It was thought the American job was a done deal but it seems the U.S. executives have had a last-minute change of heart.

'They are now questioning whether she’s famous enough in America.’
According to the source, Simon Cowell is doing ‘everything in his power’ to persuade U.S. bosses that Miss Cole is the right choice to sit alongside him.

Miss Cole’s setback emerged as Cowell, 51, was locked in his own X Factor battle.
The Daily Mail has learned he will miss the majority of the new series of the British X Factor, forcing frantic ITV chiefs into a fight to keep their biggest star.

The network has even offered to pay for a private jet to whisk him across the Atlantic every week.

Cowell was made the offer after he told ITV he would join the talent show for only the live shows and miss the auditions because he will be launching the American X Factor.

A source said: ‘Simon’s biggest priority is the U.S. X Factor at the moment – he has got a lot to prove and he has to make it a hit.’
Cheryl herself admitted last year she wasn't quite sure if Americans would know who she is.

She said on Radio 1's Live Lounge: 'They don't know me out there and I've got this weird accent. I love the thought of it and would love to do it.


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