"Press Association -"Three Acts Fight for the XFactor Crown"

Three acts fight for X Factor crown

(UKPA) – 1 hour ago

Former painter and decorator Matt Cardle, boy band One Direction and Liverpudlian Rebecca Ferguson will battle it out to win this year's X Factor crown.

The three acts polled the most viewer votes in Saturday night's live show, leaving teen singer Cher Lloyd to bow out of the contest.

The 17-year-old from Malvern, Worcestershire, who was the bookies' outsider to win, took her defeat with grace.

After the result was announced by host Dermot O'Leary, she said: "Thank you to everybody who ever, ever believed in me."

Bookmakers Betfair earlier put Cardle at evens to win ahead of Ferguson at 3-1 and One Direction at 4-1.

During Saturday's show, Lloyd sang a duet with Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am, including the band's songs Where Is The Love and I Gotta Feeling. Saying her goodbyes, she declared their number her favourite moment.

Judge Dannii Minogue said: "Your music is definitely niche, it's not something we've had on the X Factor before and you've stuck to that."

Cardle, 27, from Colchester, Essex, was first to perform singing Dido's Here With Me while strumming away on the guitar. He also sang Unfaithful with Rihanna, who said afterwards: "He's amazing, he's adorable".

Mother-of-two Ferguson took on Like A Star by Corinne Bailey Rae while standing on a rotating podium.

Quintet One Direction sang their own version of Sir Elton John's Your Song.

"Perez Hilton Just Loves Rebecca"

X Factor: Rebecca Ferguson For The Win!

What t is so special about Rebecca Ferguson is that not only is she very talented, but she is also such a sweet girl!

You WANT good things to happen to her! And we think they will!

Time and time again, Rebecca Ferguson has proven that she deserves to win X Factor.

She has not given one bad performance!

Week after week she's delivered! And Saturday night was no exception!

Her voice is so special, it just connects with your soul, and Rebecca showed that off so wonderfully with her performance of Just Like The Star and her collaboration with Christina Aguilera on Beautiful.

P.S. Matt Cardle just didn't do it for us last night. He's talented, definitely, but he's never done it for us.

STV-Rebecca and Christina Duet 'Beautiful'

Best friends forever: Rebecca finds her inner diva Pic: © Talkback Thames/Rex Features/Ken McKay

Humble X Factor finalist Rebecca Ferguson channelled her inner diva tonight when she dueted with international superstar Christina Aguilera.

Rebecca was delighted to be working Christina Aguilera, whose early success with songs such as Dirrty, The Voice Within, Candy Man, andGenie in a Bottle, saw her become an international icon.  

A speechless Rebecca said after the performance: "I’m just made up. It was amazing.” And sexy diva Christina said thatshe is big fan of Rebecca's too, adding: “She is incredible; I saw a take of before coming here singing a Nina Simone song and I was blow away. She is a very unique talent.”

The lovely ladies sang one of Christina’s biggest hits, Beautiful, tonight and the pair certainly looked stunning.

This was one of the more contemporary numbers Rebecca has sung so far in the competition and will help her to prove to the judges that despite her love of classic songs and vintage fashion she has what it takes to be a cutting edge, relevant pop star.

Christina Aguilera will be hoping that tonight’s performance with kick-start her career after she has taken time out in recent years to have her son Max, with her now ex-husband Jordan Bratman.

Christina and Rebecca have both become known for their distinctive and powerful vocals and sense of style.

Rebecca has become something of a style icon over the past few weeks and top designers and jewellers have hinted that they would like to work with the young mum after the show using her model good looks.

Last month Rebecca took part in a glitzy fashion shoot for women’s magazine Grazia where she wore a stunning ruffled dress in pastel shades designed by Felicity Brown.

The designer explained that the dress "really suit[s] Rebecca’s personality, being girly soft, gentle but also flamboyant.”

"East Side Boxing"

British super-middleweight champion Paul Smith is after a Merseyside double this weekend - alongside X-Factor's Rebecca Ferguson.

Smith defends his Lonsdale belt against rival James DeGale at the  Liverpool Echo Arena on Saturday in a massive domestic showdown, live on Sky Box Office..

And as well as backing himself for victory, he also thinks singing sensation Ferguson will romp home in the X-Factor grand final.

"Liverpool's a proud fighting city and a proud singing city, and we'll see those two qualities this weekend," said Smith.

"I've been following Rebecca on X-Factor, and she's definitely on course to  knock out the rest of the competition - just like I'm on course to knock out James DeGale.

"What with her success on X-Factor, and me fighting DeGale, there is a real buzz about the city at the moment, and things will just get better over the weekend.

"I'll be on the  phone to her either today or tomorrow to wish her the best of luck." Music fan Smith is himself a former club DJ who has enjoyed chart success with some of his remixes.

"There have been some massive acts out of Liverpool, it's not just about the Beatles up here," he said.

"But the sound of my gloves landing on DeGale's chin on Saturday will be the sweetest music I've ever heard."

Former X-Factor  winner Alexadra Burke is expected to be ringside to watch the big fight.
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Matt Cardle and Rebecca Ferguson both achieve public favor on X factor

 (No Ratings Yet)Posted on: December 10th, 2010 by Taylor Smith


Matt Cardle and Rebecca Ferguson are close competitors for the X factor title according to fans using iTunes. The two stars are at the top of the votes with viewers giving them 8.5 out of 10 on the site.

Cardle and Ferguson also have an equal amount of ratings and reviews. This is an indication of who the public will support in the finals. Each week fans use iTunes to buy the recent songs that were performed by the X factor stars. Fans also have a chance to rate each competitor.

Fans can offer their judgment on recent performances by giving each competitor stars out of ten and by writing reviews. The ratings offer insight into how X factor viewers feel about the competitors on the show. It is also an indication of how many people will participate in voting for a winner.

The recent ratings on iTunes reflected that the public’s vote could have been closely distributed between Lloyd and Byrne on the recent show. Both competitors were awards six stars by fans however less people wrote reviews about Byrne and less people made the effort to rate her performance.

The results from YouTube show that Rebecca may be carrying slightly more public favor than Matt. Thousands of people watched Rebecca’s performance on the X factor website. The amount of people that watched Rebecca’s performance was a bit higher than Matt’s online viewers. Reviews left on the iTunes sites did not offer a clear indicate the leading contender.

'Press Association"

Coleen leads cheers for Rebecca

(UKPA) – 2 hours ago

Coleen Rooney will lead the crowd cheering on X Factor hopeful Rebecca Ferguson in her home town of Liverpool.

The 24-year-old is presenting the outside broadcast as part of tonight's episode of the ITV1 talent search.

She will be joined by the newly-crowned Queen Of The Jungle Stacey Solomon, who will be in Essex with a crowd supporting local boy - and hot favourite to win - Matt Cardle.

Michelle Keegan, who plays Tina McIntyre in Coronation Street, will host a broadcast in Manchester for boyband One Direction while DJ Scott Mills will be in Malvern supporting Cher Lloyd.

The outside broadcasts will continue on Sunday, apart from the location backing the act voted out on Saturday.

A second act will be voted out halfway through Sunday's programme, leaving two finalists to battle it out for the title.

All four finalists will perform with guest stars including Robbie Williams, who will duet with One Direction, and Rihanna, who will sing with Matt.

Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am will perform with Lloyd and Christina Aguilera will sing with Rebecca.

"Echo.co.uk"

X Factor’s Rebecca Ferguson has right ingredients to win X Factor as Millie’s Cookies on eBay

Dec 10 2010by Tina Miles, Liverpool Echo

THE X Factor battle heated up today as Millie’s Cookies launched special edition cookies.

The four cookies – one for each act in the final – were made to sell on eBay for charity.

The bids will support both the X Factor’s chosen charity, Help For Heroes, and Millie’s Cookies’ charity of choice Childline.

The price will include one 12in chocolate chip Millie’s Cookie with the chosen X Factor finalist’s face iced on top using raspberry, vanilla and chocolate icing.

Each winning cookie will be freshly couriered out to the winner.

For more information or to bid on the cookies go to www.ebay.com and search for Exclusive X Factor Millie’s Cookie.

Just-Eat takeaway website also designed special X Factor finalist pizzas for the showdown.

Rebeccca Ferguson has promised "a surprise" for this weekend's 'X Factor' final. 

The 24-year-old hopeful has revealed the duet she will perform alongside a high-profile name - which is rumoured to be either Rihanna, Robbie Williams, will.i.am or Christina Aguilera - will be "amazing". 

Rebecca said: "My aim was to get to the final and have a ball. I can't wait to perform my songs, all I can say is one of them will be a surprise, but a very nice surprise. 

"I've always wanted to be in the 'X Factor' final and duet with someone famous, it will be amazing." 

The Liverpool-based beauty has also blasted rumours she is fed-up with her mentor Cheryl Cole spending more time with 17-year-old Cher Lloyd, and has asked Irish judge Louis Walsh to offer her guidance throughout the course of the show. 

Instead, she admitted all of the judges had been "lovely" to her, and if she had a problem with any of them she wouldn't have been afraid to speak her mind. 

Rebecca told the Liverpool Echo newspaper: "Cheryl told me just to enjoy it and accept that I'm in the final, it's hard because I just feel like a normal girl. I've had lovely comments from the judges. I haven't had any arguments with Simon. 

"I'm very straight though, if I don't like something I'll say I don't like it, it's a Scouse thing."

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Fighting fit: Rebecca Ferguson looks immaculate after she works out at gym ahead of final  X Factor showdown

By JODY THOMPSON
Last updated at 12:57 PM on 9th December 2010

She always been one of the more stylish X Factor finalists - but Rebecca Ferguson seemed just that little bit more polished when she made a chic exit from a gym last night.

Wearing the standard popstar uniform of sunglasses on a dark winter's evening, the glamorous Liverpudlian single mother didn't have a hair out of place. 

While Matt Cardle was busy getting a fake tan and Cher was being embarrassed by Cheryl Cole on the dancefloor, Rebecca was snapped leaving the Nuffield Gym in Covent Garden after a workout. 

Star quality: X Factor finalist Rebecca Ferguson was looking stunning as she left a gym in Covent Garden, London, last night

No sweat: The Liverpool lovely didn't have a hair out of place after her work out 

But despite her exertions on the treadmill, she emerged looking immaculate in a tailored purple coat, nude coloured dress with matching heels and luscious red lipstick. 

X-Factor '10: Rebecca Ferguson interview

 FROM KYLA MANENTI

24 year old Rebecca Ferguson - a finalist on this year's X-Factor - has come a long way from the insecure auditionee who couldn't lift her eys from the floor to sing. But since the live shows began the judges have been singing her praises; most recently Louis Walsh announced that the Liverpudlian is his 'favourite contestant ever'. With the final show days away, the soulful songbird took a moment to chat to iVillage about family and change.

Rebecca looks like a pro; her classy, brooding vocals were always impressive and now she has the sleek appearance to boot. Her brassy new look disguises the sensitivity her performances betray. But ask about her family and she makes no secret that she misses playing mum to her two children. Here, she opens up about how she has adjusted to her new lifestyle, looks and long-distance motherhood...

You've been very open about the fact you miss your kids. How has the X-Factor experience affected them?

Rebecca Ferguson: I think they've missed me and have been excited to come and see me at live shows - and also see their mummy on the telly. I think they miss having me round all the time.

What impact will future success have on your children?

Rebecca Ferguson: I think it will have two impacts. Hopefully, if it goes well it will provide for their future. There have been times in the past when I've had to say to them 'Mummy can't afford to buy you that'. But I think there will also be sacrifices. But in the long run if I work hard I will make a better life for them. My aim is to make sure all my family are looked after.

If you didn't win the X Factor, what do you think you'd do?

Rebecca Ferguson: I think I'll just have to wait and see. God willing I'd still like to be making music but I will take it one day at a time.

Apparently you've written songs, is this something you'd like to further in your career?

Rebecca Ferguson: I've always written songs since I was a little girl, so I think that will be something I do irrespective of what happens with this show.

What do you enjoy singing about?

Rebecca Ferguson: I like to sing about things that mean stuff to me and have emotion. I like inspirational songs that can make a change in people's lives. I do also like fun songs, basically a nice balance.

What's a typical day for you now?

Rebecca Ferguson: I get up, get dressed and get a taxi straight over to the studios for rehearsals. I often get in late and then end up going to bed late. It's quite a busy schedule, but I can't complain about it.

How was the Talk Talk secret gig you recently performed at?

Rebecca Ferguson: It was nice to sing without being judged for a change! It gave you a little tiny taste of what it could be like afterwards.

How has your diet, fitness and beauty regime changed since the X Factor?

Rebecca Ferguson: My diet probably isn't as good as it should be at the moment. Because we're so busy there are a lot of takeaway sandwiches in between rehearsals. We don't really have much time to work out, there is a gym in the house - but we're always too tired to use it! As for beauty, I think I'm a lot more conscious now of my beauty regime and what works for me.Are the X Factor judges as you expected?

Rebecca Ferguson: Yeah, they are all pretty much as I expected! I love Louis, he's an angel, he looks after you and really cares. Cheryl's really down to earth and supportive. Simon's basically the same as he is on the telly! He will pop in to the rehearsals every now and again and give you feedback which is nice. Dannii is lovely too, she tells you how it is, which is nice.

What is the best thing about being on The X-Factor?

Rebecca Ferguson: It's got to be meeting everyone. The contestants this year have all been really amazing and it's really hard each week to have to say goodbye to someone.

What's the worst thing?

Rebecca Ferguson: Missing my kids. That's definitely been the toughest thing about taking part.

Describe your X-Factor experience in three words...

Rebecca Ferguson: Unbelievable. Amazing. It teaches you a lot - sorry that's more than three words isn't it!

Who, of your fellow contestants, do you get on with best?

Rebecca Ferguson: Mary - until last week - and One Direction.

What can we expect in the final?

Rebecca Ferguson: More fun! I want the final to be fun! I have a song I really like.