The 9 0'Clock News – Wed 28 Oct

Posted by heatworld on Wednesday 28 Oct 2009

Filed under: Alex Reid, Cheryl Cole, Edward Grimes, Joe Calzaghe, John Grimes, Peter Andre, Richard Gere, Simon Cowell, Strictly Come Dancing, The X Factor

Fans start flashing Jedward at the X Factor house!
X Factor twins John & Edward may find they get a telling-off from the show's producers today, after they encouraged their teenage fans to flash at them. Hysterical girls lining the street outside the X Factor house lifted their tops as John & Edward stood at one of the windows, and then screamed in delight as the twins grabbed their crotches in response. Residents who live in the area are threatening to block the street off to fans because they're growing tired of all the screaming and constant rubbish, but the fans are determined to stay and meet their new idols. One teenage girl from north London said of the twins, "I love John and Edward. They are so cool!" The twins even appeared at the window in just their boxers at one stage, but the show's producers have since claimed all the acts are careful not to let fans see them when they're changing. The whole (teenaged girl) world's gone X Factor mad!

Cheryl Cole: "Simon is annoying, rude and nasty"
Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowell have been far from the close buddies they once were on this year's X Factor, and now Cheryl has let rip about her fellow judge in a new interview. Talking to the BBC news, Cheryl said, "Honestly, he's really annoying. Really annoying. There is this tension between us on the actual Saturday night, when he starts getting annoying and saying nasty things. It gets quite heated backstage." Cheryl says she's not at all competitive, as opposed to Simon, explaining, "I feel like the best person should win, whether they're in my category or not. But Simon's so competitive and rude sometimes. I find myself getting caught up in it." We actually quite enjoy seeing Simon wind up the other judges during the show, and to be fair, he's been doing it to Louis Walsh for years. Cheryl just needs to give him a piece of his own medicine, don't you agree?

Joe Calzaghe wants a fight with Alex Reid
He may not have been successful on the dance floor, but axed Strictly contestant Joe Calzaghe is confident he could win one battle – a fight with Alex Reid. Talking about Katie Price's other half – who he referred to as "that fighter who dresses like a woman" – during an interview with Red Dragon FM, Joe said, "Of course I could take him on. I'd do that for Peter [Andre] if he paid me. I'd take him out, no problem." His comments followed the rumours that Alex had offered to fight Pete during a heated phone conversation between the pair. Who would your money be on, Joe or Alex?

Hollywood star to appear on Strictly Come Dancing
Richard Gere will appear in an upcoming episode of Strictly Come Dancing, it has been rumoured today. BBC chiefs are keen to nab back some of The X Factor's massive audience share, and feel that a big Hollywood star like Richard Gere would do the trick. The actor appeared with one of the Strictly dancers Katya Virshilas in the 2004 film Shall We Dance?, and the hope is that he'll come over to the UK especially for another dance with her. The BBC have so far refused to confirm the rumours, but we're keeping our fingers crossed. Who would YOU like to see guest star on Strictly?