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Marvin Humes, a member of the popular boy band JLS, is reportedly set to trade his microphone for creepy crawlies in the Australian jungle on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! His wife, Rochelle Humes from The Saturdays and This Morning, is said to be fully behind him. It's also rumoured that Marvin's This Morning colleague, Josie Gibson, will be joining him in the sunny Australian wilderness, leaving behind the wet and windy UK weather.

The X Factor's Ella Henderson had to be rushed to hospital after she badly hurt her ankle.The Ghost singer shared pictures of her injury on Instagram, showing herself in crutches.The 27 year old star was seen posing in a hospital ward as she broke the unfortunate news to her followers on Tuesday, 31 October. Ella showed off her leg in a boot while standing next to a doctor. She even made a cheeky reference to the spooky season in her post, telling her fans that she wouldn't be able to join any Halloween parties or performances due to her injuries, writing: "HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2023." She added: "Only went and messed up my ankle...

Britney Spears has revealed that she “absolutely hated” her time on the judging panel on “The X Factor.”Writing in her new memoir “The Woman In Me,” which hit stores Tuesday, the singer recalled her short-lived stint on the show.“Feeling like I needed more direction, I decided to go back to work. I tried to occupy myself by being productive. I began appearing on more TV shows – including, in 2012, as a judge on ‘The X Factor,'” she writes.“I think a lot of people are really professional on TV, like Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani.

An emotional Ben Foden has broken his silence about missing friend and The X Factor: Celebrity bandmate Levi Davis. Levi, who was part of the rugby trio Try Star in the 2019 reality series, went missing at the end of October 2022 and his friends and family remain in the dark about his whereabouts. Speaking exclusively to OK! as the one-year anniversary of Levi's disappearance approaches, rugby pro Ben, 38, said he wanted to remain "optimistic" for a happy outcome.

Eighties popstar Sinitta and music producer Simon Cowell spent three decades in and out of a passionate relationship before a twist of fate called time on their romance for good some years ago. Ever since, however, the pair have enjoyed a close-knit friendship, with 'So Macho' singer Sinitta often appearing alongside The X Factor boss Simon over the years at the 'judge's houses' stage of the competition. And catching up with OK! this week, the 59-year-old mother-of-two says she and Simon, 64, are now even closer than ever, dubbing the father-of-one, her "baby".

The X Factor star Monica Michael looks unrecognisable from her days in the singing competition, as she has now reinvented her style and is a TikTok star. Monica first auditioned for the X Factor in 2013 and immediately wowed judges and successfully made it to the six chair challenge.The star, who was mentored by Cheryl, sadly got eliminated but came back stronger two years later.To the judges surprise, Monica entered the show again for her second shot at fame and successfully made it all the way to the live shows. After finishing in eight place, Monica then took some time out from the spotlight but has made a return eight years later.

Ray Quinn and Emily Fletcher said their 'I Do's' at Cheshire's incredible Grade-1 listed Peckforton Castle - which has already seen a host of celebrity A-listers take their vows in its incredible grounds.The 35-year-old X Factor finalist and his dance teacher bride Emily, 31, recited their personal vows to each other in the castle's Great Hall, complete with its incredible 10m-high vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows. "We'd been to so many different venues but this place just stood out for us, it really felt like a bit of us,” nto tears," Ray told us a few days after the ceremony on Monday 2 October, which was covered exclusively by OK!.

The X Factor star Ray Quinn and his stunning bride Emily Fletcher paid a very special tribute to Ray’s late father as they took their vows at their fairytale wedding.The couple tied the knot at Cheshire’s incredible Peckforton Castle, and enjoyed a “magical fairytale” day surrounded by everything they hold dear. For Dancing on Ice winner Ray, 35, it was especially important that he paid tribute to his much-missed late dad, also called Ray, who passed away from cancer three years ago.

Channel 5’s latest murder mystery drama is about to set sail - and Coronation Street fans can expect a mini soap reunion to take place on board. Shayne Ward, Catherine Tyldesley and Claire Sweeney are swapping the cobbles for the high seas in The Good Ship Murder, a new series from Ridley creator Paul Mayhew Thompson.The X Factor winner Shayne stars as Jack, an ex-copper-turned-cruise-singer who’s tasked with catching a killer on the luxury liner alongside its First Officer Kate, played by Catherine. “For me, I’m playing a detective for the first time - and the fact that I get to sing as well, it just felt like it was the right time for this to happen,” Shayne says.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing were left stunned after former show star Fleur East returned to pay tribute to the late Tina Turner, who passed away in May. Fleur, 35, who found fame on The X Factor in 2005, appeared on Strictly last year, and she made it to the final four, before being beaten to the winner's post by wildlife presenter, Hamza Yassin. But Fleur was back on Strictly during the results show on Sunday, 1 October, as she took to the stage alongside Beverley Knight and Laura Mvula to belt out some of Tina's biggest hits.

The X Factor star Christopher Maloney looked bloody and bruised after undergoing eyelid surgery in Poland.The surgery that conducted the cosmetic procedure, which aims to improve hooded or drooping eyelids and eye bags, posted a video of the 45 year old singer following the surgery, where he could been seen with rather bruised-looking eyes. He said: "I think obviously people worry about coming abroad for surgery because it's a foreign country and they think people don't speak English, and the cleanliness and how good is the surgeon.

He triggered both chaos and controversy when he appeared on The X Factor back in 2011 as a hell-raising 18-year-old, but now Frankie Cocozza is proving he's all grown up.The now 30-year-old singer who still works as a musician, is currently living in sunny Sydney, Australia with his four-year-old son, who is also named Frankie. He shares his adorable little boy with his wife, Bianca, whom he married in 2018 in a sun-soaked ceremony in Brighton after first meeting on Celebs Go Dating - the duo allegedly split last year however.

Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock has shared a post on Instagram commemorating the band's 12-year anniversary. However, the post seemed to omit any mention of former bandmate Jesy Nelson. In her Instagram post, the 31-year-old celebrated the milestone by resharing a video of herself, Perrie Edwards, and Jade Thirlwall performing together on stage.The foursome originally came together as contestants on the eighth series of The X Factor in 2011, winning the competition and subsequently achieving significant success as Little Mix.

Stacey Solomon was emotional as she revealed she is launching her own homeware line with a huge supermarket chain.The presenter and social media star, 33, took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce she’s releasing a range of home items with George at Asda and offered a sneak peek look into what will be on sale. Stacey has drawn a huge online following for her DIY home decor at Pickle Cottage, where she lives with husband Joe Swash and her five children.

TV presenter Rylan Clark has said he could not dress, sleep, eat or speak following his split from husband Dan Neal. Rylan, 34, who found fame on The X Factor in 2012, revealed he had dealt with suicidal thoughts when his marriage broke down and said that he stopped being able to speak properly for two weeks.

Former X Factor contestant Kye Sones, who participated in the show's 2012 season, has undergone a remarkable transformation and is now a successful songwriter and musician. Despite finishing in eighth place during his time on the show, Kye has since achieved significant success in the music industry. After his X Factor journey, Kye ventured into the world of songwriting and performing.

X Factor star Katie Waissel has left her fans confused after she popped up as the office manager in Vanderpump Rules. Katie made two appearances on the show during series four, and despite the episode airing eight years ago, fans are still as confused today as they were back then. One fan who has been watching the series has taken to Twitter to share her confusion after spotting Katie.

After his rise to fame after the quarter finals on the 2005 series of The X Factor, fans of the show have been left wondering whatever happened to Chico. Famed for his number one hit It’s Chico Time, which knocked Madonna’s Sorry off the top spot, the cheeky chap left the spotlight behind when his singing career fizzled out.The 52-year-old, whose real name is Yousseph Slimani, was just 34 when he shot to fame on the ITV talent show alongside other memorable blasts from the past including winner Shayne Ward.The Welsh-born entertainer, who brought up in Morocco until the age of 14, trained as an electrical engineer but fame came calling and he applied for the show which saw his life change overnight.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Chart topper Olly Murs has opened up about "still struggling" to accept the tragic death of his beloved friend Caroline Flack, three years on since her passing.The Troublemaker singer, 39, appeared on a episode of Shopping with Keith Lemon where the pair shared their heartfelt memories of Caroline while on a car journey together.The late Love Island host tragically passed away in February 2020 at the age of 40. Olly described his former X Factor co-host and friend as "a fantastic presenter" and "a natural on TV" as he admitted to still struggling to accept that she's no longer here.

X Factor star Scarlett Lee has revealed a gorgeous new look five years after she competed on the ITV singing competition, and fans were in awe. The 25 year old star was a runner-up in the 2018 series, but at the time, she often opted for a heavy makeup look as she took to the stage to perform for Simon Cowell and the rest of the judges. What's more, the star wore her brunette locks in their natural thick curls, often brushing them back into a big bouffant.

Former X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd has revealed to her thousands of fans that she's been diagnosed with gestational diabetes.Taking to Instagram to share the concerning news, the 30 year old singer - who first shot to fame on the ITV talent series in 2010 - admitted the diagnosis left her in floods of tears, terrifying her about the future. "I got the call last week to tell me I had gestational diabetes," she wrote on an Instagram picture of a device used to assess the risk of diabetes.

Cher Lloyd has thanked fans for their messages as she celebrates her 30th birthday.The star, who first shot to fame on X Factor in 2010, celebrated her milestone birthday with loved ones by going out to dinner and seeing a theatre show in London.The singer - who is currently expecting her second child - shared a few photos of her day out, including a photo taken at the dinner table, where the star can be seen smiling slightly as she looks elegant in a pink floral dress. Cher has her hair tied up in the photo and wears a simple pair of gold earrings and a silver ring, while leaning on the table where several of her tattoos are visible.

X Factor star Diana Vickers has stunned fans by modelling a crochet bikini while on holiday. The 2008 contestant took to Instagram on Friday (July 28) to share a series of photos from her Mediterranean getaway. The 31-year-old went make-up free which let her freckles shine through as she soaked up the sunshine.

Lucy Spraggan has heaped praise on Rylan Clark after his “pivotal” efforts helped ensure her attacker was jailed after she was raped during her stint on The X Factor in 2012. The singer has bravely waived her right to anonymity to share her harrowing ordeal, which saw her raped by former hotel porter Soby John after a night celebrating fellow contestant Rylan’s then 25th birthday.The aspiring musicians were at the Mayfair nightclub Mahiki, alongside the X Factor crew.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag X Factor singer David Heath has announced the happy news that he's welcomed his first child.The 37 year old star, who achieved success in boyband Eton Road during his time on the ITV reality show competition, now shares a baby son with his partner of 17 years, Samuel Paul.The couple welcomed their little boy via a surrogate, and have also announced an unusual name choice, as they have decided to call their adorable tot Jude. "Jude Arblaster Heath," the duo posted on their joint Instagram page, alongside a sweet black and white video.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag As he watched his bride, Amelia Tank, walk down the aisle, Olly Murs revealed he couldn't hold back his tears. The X Factor star, 39, said "I do" to his bodybuilder partner, 31, in a festival-themed wedding last weekend.

Rylan Clark has shared a heartfelt message to his friend Lucy Spraggan after she revealed that she was raped during her time on The X Factor back in 2012. The singer, 31, has now opened up about the horrific experience in her upcoming memoir Process: Finding My Way Through, and on an episode of the How To Fail With Elizabeth Day podcast ahead of the book's release. Lucy, who was 20 at the time, was out with a number of her fellow X Factor contestants to celebrate Rylan's 25th birthday on the night the attack occurred.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Former X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan has revealed she was raped by a hotel porter while filming for the show. In her new memoir, Process: Finding My Way Through, the singer opens up about the devastating impact that the assault had on her life, and says she feels let down by ITV.The incident took place in 2012, after the contestants enjoyed a night out together to celebrate Rylan Clark's 25th birthday.

The X Factor star Christopher Maloney has begged for help after admitting he had “gone too far” with his latest bout of cosmetic surgery. The 45 year old singer, who rose to fame on the ITV talent show in 2012, shared pictures of his post-op bloodied and bruised face to his Instagram account. He went under the knife after jetting abroad for surgery on his eyelids.

Bianca Gascoigne is set to take part in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins just four months after giving birth, according to reports. The 36 year old, who welcomed her first child in February, is no stranger to reality television - having won Celebrity Love Island in 2006 before appearing on Celebrity Big Brother, Celebrity Coach Trip and even The X Factor. But the former lads’ mags model and daughter of England football legend Paul Gascoigne is now ready to take on her most challenging show yet.

Tom Mann says "nothing makes any sense" one year on from his fiancée's Danielle Hampson's tragic death. First bursting onto the scene in The X Factor as part of boyband Stereo Kicks, the 29 year old was engaged to Dani, 34, at the time of her devastating passing, while the couple shared a baby son named Bowie. He announced her death via Instagram on June 20 last year, and now, to mark the one year anniversary, Tom has posted a heartbreaking message on the same platform.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has revealed that an X Factor star sang at her wedding to footballer Andre Gray in Jamaica, where some of her family are from. Reflecting on the day, the 31 year old former Little Mix singer said: “It was beautiful. Do you remember Jahméne from The X Factor? He sang as I walked down the aisle and I had a gospel choir as well, it was just absolutely stunning…" Jahméne Douglas, 32, was the runner-up to James Arthur on the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012.

Alexandra Burke surprised fans when she announced that she was expecting her second child just nine months after welcoming her first.` The X Factor star, 34, and partner Darren Randolph welcomed their first child in July last year, and are yet to reveal the name or gender of their baby. She's been pretty quiet about her experience becoming a mother and has shared very limited information about her first child. But she’s now opened up about what it’s like expecting her second baby with her footballer boyfriend Darren, 36, just nine months after her first child was born.

ITV boss Dame Carolyn McCall has denied there was an "arrogance" in how the broadcaster handled Rebecca Ferguson 's claims of mistreatment of contestants during her time on The X Factor. Last week, the Liverpool-born performer, who was a finalist on the ITV singing competition back in 2010, called for media watchdog Ofcom to conduct an investigation into reality TV shows to "ensure the future safety of contestants".

Cheryl is reportedly set to make a huge career comeback which is said to have sparked a showbiz bidding war - although she's expected to take her career in a different direction from pop music. The Geordie singer first found fame in TV contest Popstars: The Rivals in 2002, winning a place in Girls Aloud and going on to rack up a string of hits with her group and also in her solo career.

Holly Willoughby has welcomed her new This Morning co-host Dermot O'Leary by telling him he hasn't aged in a decade. Although Dermot, 50, usually presents Friday episodes of the ITV daytime show with Alison Hammond, he hasn't sat on the sofa alongside Holly, 42, for nearly 10 years - but when the pair started Monday's show with a throwback to the last time they co-hosted, Holly told Dermot he looked "exactly the same".