I heart the John Lewis Christmas ad!

Cutest kid ever!
Last week I lamented how awful I thought the M&S Christmas advert was, and wondered just what John Lewis would pull out of the bag to ensure it was top of the ads this festive season.

Well I have to wonder no longer, as John Lewis debuted their Xmas offering this weekend and the verdicts are in- it is brilliant.

A tear jerker, most definitely, but the humour behind it is just wonderful and what's so great is that you don't see the message behind it coming until right at the end.

Even then, it's a lovely surprise and makes you go all warm and fuzzy inside. So, rightly so for the second year running, John Lewis is top of the Xmas ads.

Here is is then, in all its tear jerking glory...

X factor Gossip: So long, Kitty!

Born this way: Kitty bows out of X Factor 2011
Her nine lives were finally up and her divas seem to have deserted her, as Kitty became the latest contestant to leave the X Factor.

Was I surprised? No, not really but I would have actually preferred her to stay in, rather than Misha B, not least because she is entertaining and makes me laugh every time she misinterprets what Dermot says.

Speaking of Dermot, he seems to have taken his dancing up a level- did you see those moves he strutted on Saturday’s show?! Very amusing indeed.

Back to the show and the Gaga vs Queen theme was one of the best this year- Craig’s rendition of Paparazzi was amazing, as was Misha B’s take on Born this way.

The rest were a bit dull- even Marcus who so amazed me last week fell into the trap of overplaying his new found ‘sound’ which the judges rightly labelled as predictable.

Little Mix too had a bit of a shocker after flawless performances week on week; this was the one time which let them down.

Janet too, even though she went back to what she does best, was dull as dishwater and however harsh Gary was to say she was boring, he was right.

She needs to up her game or the public will soon lose interest, which oddly enough seems to be happening with Misha B.

Ever since Tulisa as good as labelled her a bully, her star has faded and the public no longer seem to want to support her.

Someone who clearly does have the public vote is Amelia, who was welcomed back with open arms. Storming ‘The show must go on’, the episode ended on a high and rightly so, she was voted through to next week with no hesitation.

My tip for the final three at this point? Craig, Misha B and Little Mix… do you agree?

What's wrong with The X Factor?

X Factor: Judges at War?
Last week I posed the question of whether Strictly Come Dancing has the edge over the X Factor this year, and although it quite possibly did, I was continuing to support X Factor.

Well, after last night, I'm seriously considering defecting to Strictly where the yummy Harry Judd, of McFly fame is setting pulses raising week on week with his moves.

All we have to look forward to on the X Factor is Gary Barlow's brooding good looks, and even that is wearing thin thanks to his annoying smugness and fawning over protegee, Frankie.

Last night just fell flat for some reason. Yes the constant sniping isn't helping, but the cringe worthy attempts to gloss over the back stage chaos is so transparent, it's frankly laughable.

That high five, which says we're all friends here, honestly is just a total sham, and although Louis can be annoying, I feel for him being picked on by Gary and Kelly each week.

Gary's jibe at Alexandra Burke from last week was also a bit sour I thought, although judging by most people's reactions on Twitter, he was actually right on the money. (Wonder if the put down was ghost written in advance though?!)

Then we come to the acts themselves. Yawn. Frankie cannot sing- boot him out now. Everyone I know keeps saying the same thing each week- how can he still be there?!

The Risk are flaying now in my view, following a change in the band. They just don't have the spark they had in week one.

Little Mix continue to be my faves, but this week I just didn't think it was their best performance and at this point, they should be getting consistently better.

Johnny had a bit of a weird one this week as well. The Lady Gaga song wasn't good enough; I would have preferred him just to sing 'You spin me right round' as this suited his vocals so much better. He could be in trouble this week.

Same with Kitty, really. For the first week, she didn't fully deliver and I did feel bad for her when Gary slammed her dancing. Following that reported bust up with Derry as well, the public may not support her tonight.

Janet had a shocker too- upbeat is not who this girl is. Her voice is haunting and works best showcased in a Ballard. I loved her song choice and styling last week, but last night it was just all over the place.

Misha B continues her run of singing well, but her swagger has been totally knocked out of her, which I don't think is a good thing. The first few weeks, she could have been performing at the Brits, but now, she is just another contestant desperate to win.

Craig did well last night, despite being out of his comfort zone. Whereas Janet failed to be versatile enough, Craig wowed and even got to dance around a bit too. Love him to bits.

And finally we come to Marcus. Wow, what a voice! how amazing is this guy? Love that he is a Scouser and frankly he deserves to win on last night's performance alone.

Who will go tonight, let me know....

Strictly vs X Factor

Little Mix on the X Factor
X Factor has gone right off my Saturday night agenda in recent weeks and that's a real shame, because as you may have gathered from my blogs, I'm a tiny bit addicted.

What's to blame? well, the media insist that it's the lack of Simon Cowell and the poor choice or acts, but actually I think it may just be the format itself.

Every year for the past four years, X Factor has trounced Strictly in the ratings, only this year, for whatever reason, the tables have turned and the BBC1 show popular with grannies is now compulsive viewing.

No judging shake ups, no crazy contestants and yet people are defecting from ITV in their droves.

Don't get me wrong, I'm still favouring X Factor over Strictly at the moment, but at some point Frankie may just make me crack and turn over to avoid his smugness.

Gary is just as bad though; he absolutely pawns over Frankie in a way that makes him so utterly uncool, it's hard to imagine him as the sexy pin up he once was earlier this summer.

Then there's Tulisa, who is still my fave but is losing her edge in my view, while Louis just gets more and more over animated with every passing week.

Kelly's credibility is sinking fast also, especially this week when she was too ill to make an appearance on the show, but was able via skype to boot one of her acts off! Ouch.

I did feel for Sophie, but as I said in week one, she is too dull to hold people's attention. This is a tough business- just look at Matt Cardle, everyone loved him last year and now, well he's struggling to shake off the winner's tag and make the sales at the same time.

My fave acts at the moment are Little Mix, Craig and Janet, with Misha B and Kitty coming close behind purely for the entertainment factor.

I don't know what's in store for the X Factor over the coming weeks, but I highly doubt they will be able to get it back to its peak this series. Roll on next year, I say...

X Factor Verdict: Week 2

Kitty as Alice in Wonderland
I never thought I would say this, but Kitty has grown on me and I am now a fan. Yes I know, she's irritating, can come across as a bit self absorbed, but I loved her performance on last night's show.

The Alice in Wonderland theme was fabulous and even managed to upstage fellow diva, Misha B with her wonder brand.

Whether she will still be in it tonight remains to be seen, but there is no doubt she has the talent.

Louis's other acts could be in trouble as well, with Sami belting out a Whitney tune which was good but as Gary pointed out, too much like a Cruise ship performance.

And then there's Johnny. Oh my god, Johnny. What has Louis done to you?! I know he likes to camp it up, but he is becoming a circus act and needs to really focus on the vocal if he is here next week.

No doubt he entertains and is the only person to make Gary laugh, but the whole Aladdin look really wasn't working for me this week.

Someone who did totally pull it out of the bag style and vocal wise was Rythmix. Damn those gals can sing, and as Tulisa pointed out- they represent normal young women who aren't stick thin robots!

I said last week that girls won't feel threatened by them and that's exactly what came through last night- they are cool, won't steal your boyfriend and have bags of talent.

The Risk were also amazing- vocally sound and they look soooo hot together! Wish the same could be said for Nu Vibe, which Louis pointed out last night sounded more like no vibe.

They just weren't any better from last week in my view, and it's the same with Sophie, although she has the talent there is just no chemistry, or as Gary put it, 'spark' there which will get people voting.

Frankie, Craig and Marcus were all average this week, after having a belting time last week and I think Gary is to blame for that- the song choices just weren't good enough this week.

Janet was amazing once again, although I'd like to see her personality some out a bit more; she's a bit too timid for me. That said she will sail through to next week.

What do you think? Who will go tonight?

X Factor: Jonjo, James, 2 Shoes and Amelia kicked off!

Amelia gets the boot in Week One :(
Well Kelly looked much better tonight with her gold Grecian gown, but Tulisa really needs to sort out her hair- the blonde in front just looks tacky. Nice sparkly dress though!

Gary looked as fit as ever and Louis had an attempt at looking stylish in the colour du jour of the moment- a burgundy suit.

As for the contestants, well they still look like a bunch of misfits, but slightly less so now four of them have been sent packing.

Louis' Over 25's: Sammi, Kitty and Johnny through, but the lovely Jonjo was given the heave ho and to be fair it was the right choice. Louis looked quite relaxed by the job ahead- it seems experience does count for something!

Gary's Boys: This was quite a hard decision I thought, and my first thought was that he'd boot Marcus off and keep the other three. I was wrong though, the smiling scouser was the first through, closely followed by the lovely Craig. Not happy about Frankie however, he isn't the best vocalist but the girls will love him. Shrewd move by Mr Barlow there.

Tulisa's Groups: Well, that was unexpected! I totally thought Nu Vibe were history based on last night's horrendous performance, but no the fun Essex gals were booted off instead. Rhythmix, The Risk and Nu Vibe are all through to next week, while 2 Shoes head home to lashes of fake tan and lipstick. Girls, I salute you!

Kelly's Girls: This was by far the hardest category to kick someone out from, but I just had a feeling it would be Amelia going tonight. The judges loved Sophie, even though she hasn't really stood out for the public, Misha B and Janet have captivated both judges and public alike, so that just left Amelia. Bad styling and song choice let her down last night.

So, do you agree with who went? Let me know!

X Factor Live Show Onc... The verdict!

The X Factor: New Generation
I, like so many others plot my Saturday night around The X Factor when it rolls round this time of year.

So, wine in hand, plenty of snacks in reaching distance I was all set for last night to be just as compelling as previous years, but well, it kind of fell short of my expectations.

Maybe it was the never ending adverts, the two and a half hours running time, or the fact that some of the acts just weren't that good, but something was amiss.

The judges were great, if a little too nice (apart from Barlow that is, god he makes Simon look like a pussycat!) and there was too much of praise for other mentor's contestants and idle threats if they didn't put them through to next week.

As for the fashion clash- Kelly chose to go avant garde, while Tulisa played it safe in a gold number with glossy hair. My only criticism is the blonde parting she has going on at the moment- a comment on Twitter that this looked like dry shampoo, which hadn't been combed out was bang on the money.

And while we're at it criticising the hair, Kelly's normally lush mane was put in a messy bun that did absolutely nothing for her. Sacrilege! This woman is gorgeous, sack the stylist quick Kel, before all your good work so far is lost!

As for the boys, well Louis looked his usual elf like self, while Gary exuded a kind of sexiness which only a very secure man can do in tweed.

So, onto the contestants and my verdict on this year's final 16...

Amelia: Opening the show with a belter tune, it was good but not great and I fear she may be going home tonight, as the other gals nailed it. Bad peach hair and rough styling also let her down last night.

Johnny: Oh wow, diva alert. The public have really taken to him and I think Louis will put him through just for the sheer comedy value. Gary's right though, his voice was better than the song and as long as Louis realises he can actually sing and isn't another Wagner, he should be in it for the long haul.

Nu Vibe: No vibe more like it! God, they sounded horrendous despite being so beautiful. Think it's time to pack your bags, lads.

2 Shoes: Aww bless them. I do like these ladies a lot but they are not going to win this show. Points taken off for bad lipstick application as well- must do better next week.

Misha B: She is the front runner at the moment and will be in the final as long as the public keeps supporting her. I can definitely see her as a credible artist in the charts and boy, the girl has got fierce style to back it up.

The Risk: Oh, how I loved these boys last night. They were my favourites by a mile and they actually made my boyfriend sit up and stop twiddling his thumbs. Love them!

Sophie: Nice voice, but too bland for me. NEXT!

Frankie: I do not get the obsession with this guy. Maybe it is because I'm not a horny teenager, but he just hasn't got enough talent in my opinion to go all the way. That said, teenager girls will vote in their droves.

Craig: Awww this was a surprise for me, as I didn't think he would be interesting enough to keep my attention. Well, attention held most definitely- the best vocal of the night and a thoroughly nice chap.

Kitty: I have never warmed to her and I don't think the live shows will make me feel any differently. Lady Gaga she ain't and her attention seeking props and performances will only turn the public off more.

Rythmix: Interesting girl group here- they are very current and don't pose a threat to other girls, therefore they are likely to get the votes. Clever move, Tulisa.

Sammi: What a travesty this lady nearly missed out on a place in the live finals- Louis, what were you thinking! Great voice, but with Louis as a mentor I don't know how far she will go.

Janet: I'm not her biggest fan, but no doubt she closed the show beautifully. I'm still sore that Jade missed out on a place, but Janet's talent is undeniable. If only she would stop being so nervy and believe in herself, she'd be a favourite of mine.

James: I had to think about which one he was, which means an impression wasn't made. Sorry James, you are not in my top 5!

Jonjo: Gutted for him really. Louis should have given him a better song when he realised it wasn't working. The vocal was off and he was far too nervy- if it was the public vote tonight then he would get through on sympathy, as it isn't, he's the obvious one to go.

Marcus: That smile could light up a room. What a nice fellow and great vocal too. Can he go all the way? Hummm... remains to be seen.

What do you think? Am I on the money, or have I totally got it wrong? Let me know...

X Factor: My verdict so far...

The new generation of X Factor
I've been pretty quiet on the X Factor judging panel since it began again three weeks ago, but now it's time to deliver up a verdict on the new series.

Well pretty amazing actually would be how I'd describe it. I loved the new judging panel from the start, as did most people, but as the weeks go on they get better and better.

Gary Barlow... phwoar! and I bet I'm not the first lady to say that given how fit he is looking on the panel each week.

Tulisa....very sweet and a style icon in the making. She may have a tough girl image, but she is really holding her own so far on the panel and is coming across very well indeed. Cheryl who?

Kelly Rowland... I'm not a big fan of OTT American sass, but Kelly is pretty fab and is absolutely stunning to boot. Gal knows her stuff and has a nice friendship with Tulisa, which is a refreshing change this year don't you think?!

Louis Walsh... Ahh Louis, he seems much happier this year now he's not being bullied by the other panelists. Good chemistry with Tulisa as well, this could be the year Walsh triumphs again!

The contestants I have to admit have been less than great. Plenty of crazy people, sob stories and borderline great talents, but no-one who has really struck me as hot favourite to win.

To be fair, last night's Jade Richards has come the closest for me- she was lovely and her gran moved everyone to tears.

A talent, yes she is, but at the moment she doesn't have that Leona Lewis knockout voice, which you need these days to make it worldwide.

Hopefully she will get the best coaching to bring her out of herself, but equally I hope she doesn't go through an X Factor OTT makeover, which strips her of any personality.

There have already been reports that she has been asked to ditch the 'goth look' and take on someone else's persona instead.

Fingers crossed that she tells them where to go, because the last thing we need is another manufactured pop princess with no personality.

Rant over... can't wait for next week and the double bill. The countdown to Christmas has officially begun.

New X Factor Line Up Revealed!

Finally- with The X Factor auditions due to kick off in the next few weeks, the new judging panel has been revealed for the first time.

Is it a great shock? No not really, all the rumours have turned out to be true. Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Tulisa from N-Dubz will take their place next to Louis Walsh when the talent show returns later this year.

There had been rumours that Cheryl was to return following her alleged axing from the US version, but alas it seems Queen Cole is no longer wanted for the UK version either.

I look at this two ways- either, as reports have suggested, she wanted too much money to return, or the ITV bosses simply didn't want her back.

I think it's more likely that Cheryl wanted more money than they were prepared to give. Even despite her popularity waning last year, she is still a HUGE draw and they would be keen to hold on to her.

I'm more upset about Danni being ousted- she was my fave judge last year and the fact that she mentored the winner speaks volumes about her talent.

She won the style wars with Cheryl each week and was all set to sign again, but as the auditions were moved and she was already committed to Australia's Got Talent, it was impossible to get her back. *Sad face*

So, with Cowell already confirming he was all about the US version this year, that just left Louis Walsh, and thankfully he has signed on for another year of cheesy comments and fun frolics.

I think Gary will prove very popular, but is he a match for Cowell? Probably not. Tulisa is obviously the new Cheryl, but will she be able to go from chav to chic like Ms Cole before her?

Then there's Kelly Rowland- with huge chart success under her belt both with Destiny's Child and then as a solo artist, I think she may well be the sneaky favourite to win this years show.

So, what do you think of the new line-up? Should Cheryl have come back? Do let me know!

X Factor Goss: Cheryl bombs in the fashion stakes and has Alesha got a new job?!

It seems like it has been going on forever- probably because it has- but Cheryl Cole has finally made her debut on American X Factor.

Was it all flashy smiles and lots of air kissing? Well, yes of sorts. Paula Abdul lurves Chezza so far if early reports are to be believed, but I was more concerned with her horrendous first day audition outfit.

Purple flares worn with a teal coloured belt and an orange top, teamed with crazy backcombed hair made Cheryl look like she had no style co-ordination whatsoever.

Just goes to show even in designer labels, it can go horribly wrong. Shudder. Check out pics of Cheryl and Paula here

In news elsewhere, rumours are abound that Alesha Dixon is to join X Factor UK, alongside Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh.

Apparently she's been in top secret talks for weeks as ITV try to poach her away from the Strictly panel.

I reckon she's got everyone fooled though, and Alesha is actually in line for the Xtra Factor presenting gig, rather than on the judging panel.

Either way I fully support a bit of Alesha on X Factor- she would be amazing! More when I hear it...

Blue Monday: 5 things to make you smile!

Glee is on tonight: Now that's a reason to smile!
Apparently today is blue Monday, which basically means we’re all fed up, in debt and grumpy…which to me is just a normal Monday!

The only difference is that they’ve tagged on the fact that the Christmas festivities are now a distant memory to add to our woes.

Well, I don’t know whether today is any different from any other Monday, but in case you really are feeling blue, here are five fashionable reasons to make you smile…

1. Glee: Tonight is a Britney Spears themed episode, with an appearance from the great lady herself. I literally can't wait...

2. Spring collections are coming: I'm already fed up of the sales and the drab offerings which are left, so thank god little bits of spring fashion are filtering through.

3. Fashion Week is under a month away, if that's not a reason to crack open the bubbly and grin like a maniac, I don't know what is!

4. Cheryl Cole may be leaving the UK X Factor: Ok, this is a tad mean but I can't be the only one fed up of her can I? Yes, less fashion to pour over if she moves to the US, but after the last season, to be honest she's already peaked.

5. Tool Academy is on: OMG, this is the ultimate in trash TV. In fact if you read my tweets last week, you would know exactly how much I loathed and loved this programme in equal measure. Do not miss!

Hello! I'm back...

Kerry Katona- Dancing on Ice: Copyright ITV
I know, I've been very neglectful the past few weeks, but now I'm back and ready to roll for 2011.

First things first, how miserable is January TV? Sure I've had my usual 50s fashion fix with Marple and 30s adventures with Poroit, but other than that- well, its been pretty slim pickings hasn't it?

I've totally lost my blogging buzz now the fashion war on X Factor is over, but hopefully salvation is round the corner...

Dancing on Ice and Kerry Katona in one place! Yes, the reinvention of the former Atomic Kitten star has been well played out and we have been waiting for months to see her sink or swim on the ice.

This coupled with the new Natalie Portman film, Black Swan, Lauren Conrad going brunette and of course, Victoria Beckham's amazing pregnancy wardrobe to come, maybe I'll be back to my blogging best by the end of next week, no problem!

X Factor Trend: Headscarves

Cher Lloyd on X Factor last night: Copyright ITV
What is it with these celebs and their crazy trends?! First the I'm a Celeb lot rocked pink bandanas and now X Factor starlets Katie and Cher are championing headscarves.

Cher sported not one, but two on last night's show, in addition to wearing one all week for rehearsals and Katie has been a fan since day one.

Even Cheryl has been papped in a headscarf fashioned into a headband- maybe it's her copying her acts and their looks, rather than the other way around?!

I smell a major accessories trend brewing for winter if this lot carry on rocking the catwalk looks.

Rebecca can do no wrong with anything she wears and Cher is young enough to pull even the most horrendous colour combos off.

Katie meanwhile is looking more and more strange each week in my view. I'm not a fan or her new haircut or style, but hey- if it's keeping her in the comp, then good luck to her.

Who will go tonight on the double eviction? Well, it's got to be Wagner's time hasn't it? and I have a hunch that a fight between Cher and Katie for a place in the semi-finals may shock everyone.

Let me know what you think!

Emma Watson sparkles in Harry Potter

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Copyright Warner Bros.
I was literally counting down the months, days, hours, minutes and seconds until the new Harry Potter was released- and thankfully it was definitely worth the wait!

Forfeiting Saturday night's X Factor and I'm a Celeb, I headed to the cinema to see the first part of Deathly Hallows and it did not disappoint; Harry and Hermione in a near naked kiss (that was shocking!) Ron getting jealous, a snake jumping out of an old woman (terrifying btw!) climaxing with Voldemort stealing Dumbledore's wand.

All in all a fantastic two and half hours of entertainment; I found myself wanting it to go on longer, if only so I could see more of Emma Watson's campsite style.

Only she could make corduroys, puffa jackets, mittens and woolly cardigans look trendy. I loved her lumberjack shirt and jeans combo too; the ultimate in runaway chic.

Joking aside, it is a real testament to Emma that she can be put in anything and still sparkle. Same with Daniel and Rupert- homemade knitwear and tatty jeans are bound to be a hit thanks to these two!

Then again any street cred Daniel had was totally removed when he appeared on screen in a lacy bra.

Yes, you read rightly; Daniel Radcliffe, the uber fit star of the show wears the fetching lingerie in an early scene. Thankfully it was part of a rouse where all of Harry's friends transformed into him to throw off the Death Eaters. Phew!

With an agonising eight months to go until the final installment, the signs are very promising. I already want to go and see it again, and I'm sure many other fans feel the same!

Cheryl does a Princess Leia!

The Verdict: Cheryl's hair crazy or not?! Copyright ITV
Forget the whole Katie vs Aiden debacle last night, all I could think about was why on earth Cheryl chose to imitate Princess Leia crossed with Lady Gaga?!

Anyone have a clue what that wacko hairstyle was about?! She really isn't edgy enough to pull something like that off, but on the plus side- I loved that dress.

Uber sexy and quite chic too, it was in my view Cheryl's best outfit of the series so far. If only she hadn't ruined it with children's TV hair, who knows it might have been her best outfit of her X Factor career!

Anyway, Dannii didn't fair much better in a leopard print jumper dress, which was nice but not as flattering as it should have been. A bit too dull for the results show Dan, especially when Chezza got her legs and cleavage out!

As for the controversial vote, well my mouth was wide open for at least an hour after the result was read. Never in a million years did I think Waissel was staying.

She looked shocked too, as was the whole of Twitter apparently, with millions of people voicing their anger and disbelief that she was staying for another week.

Much like Wagner really. Even Louis is looking embarrassed now that he's still in, but someone out there must really really like him. God knows what will happen if someone like Rebecca or Matt get kicked out because of him though...

Roll on next week, and hopefully a more interesting show. Take That, Westlife and JLS just about made up for Saturday's bore fest. Who will entertain me next week, I wonder?!

The X Factor: Dannii wows in Grecian gown

Singing for survival again? Copyright ITV
I was a bit bored of X Factor last night. The tantrums, the voting saga and the sniping judges really got on my wick, and that was before any of the contestants came on.

When they did make an appearance, it was only really One Direction and Rebecca who had it in the bag on the night, while the rest just got on with it without really making an impression.

As for the judges, Dannii of course came out on top in a Grecian-style one shoulder white gown, complete with stunning turquoise earrings, while Cheryl squashed up her cleavage in a long gold dress.

It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great and add into the mix a messy ponytail and half-hearted plait at the front and Cheryl is in real danger of losing her style crown forever.

On to the contestants' style this week, and funnily enough this is where Katie excelled. Headscarf, vintage jeans and a leather jacket looked great on the quirky one. So-so song, but lets be honest- she's on her way out this weekend anyway.

Mary too looked great last night in a midnight blue gown, complete with jewel encrusted headband.

Paige was oh-so cute in a bow tie and pink jacket, but even that couldn't save him from a bad performance on the night. Vocally he was off, but that smile wins me over every time.

I can't remember what Matt wore, but that's to be expected- he's very much the singer rather than the style icon. Whereas One Direction manage to get the balance right every time and are my new favourites to win.

They will face stiff competition from the lovely Rebecca though, who is faultless each week in both style and substance. Her beige 60s shift dress was gorgeous and as always classy- you know she'll land a modelling contract at the end of this process.

Cher looked nice as well, with newly regrown eyebrows and less eye make-up. Very pretty despite the space age pants and jacket; god knows what the stylists are thinking each week!

Speaking of crazy styling- Wagner in a gold tail jacket...there are no words.

Lastly, we come to Aiden, who looks good in most things but a silvery jacket? Nope, not even he could pull that monstrosity off.

All in all, a pretty dull week for my usually faultless favourite show. Lets hope they up the ante next week!

X Factor: Most uncomfortable viewing ever?!

Katie Vs Trayc in the sing-off: Copyright ITV
So, that was uncomfortable last night. Wagner through yet again, Cheryl refusing to vote and er, Katie collapsing on the floor literally begging to stay in.

Yes, it's the latter which I'm referring to as being the most cringey thing I've viewed in the past year, and don't forget I watch Wagner perform each week!

Katie's apparent breakdown saw her forget the words, swear and sink to her knees pleading for the judges to not give up on her.

Desperate doesn't even begin to cover it, with Twitter going mad condemning her antics. I loved her dress, though; never let it be said I don't give a compliment where it is due.

Anyway it worked, she was saved to massive boos while Trayc was sent home. She who finally got her styling right and could sing the best, was booted off in favour of quirky/unstable Katie.

World gone mad me thinks. Anyway, onto the fashion on the night and Dannii once again came up trumps.

Rocking a black corseted dress from Dolce & Gabbana she looked stunning, while Cheryl got it oh- so wrong (again) in a short gold number, which appeared to be missing half a shoulder.

Yes, yes I know it was 'fashion' but come on pet, you're the style guru we look to, and if you can't make it work, then what hope do we have?!

Here's to next week and what Katie will pull to try and stay in once again...

Simon Cowell in specs: Hot or not?!

I almost forgot to mention the best moment of X factor last night- seeing Simon Cowell in his specs.

The Music Mogul will no doubt get some stick for his choice of glasses, which looked more Harry Potter than multi-millionaire style icon.

Because that's what Simon sees himself as. He's vain and likes to takes care of his appearance.

He does have the X factor in every way, but now I've seen him in this light, I'm not sure I can ever look at him the same way again!

What do you think? Did Simon let himself down with his choice of plain specs? Check out the Daily Mail's coverage here

X Factor Fashion Watch: Who rocked and who did not...

Rebecca Ferguson: Gorgeous in gold! Copyright ITV
My Saturday night really consists of two things; Wine and X Factor. So with both of them present last night, I settled down to watch the best show on TV for a whole hour and a half.

Yep, this was indeed the first night where it wasn't over two hours long, because now we are down to the final 10, as everyone kept reminding us.

Basically it means these people who we have grown to love and hate in equal measure are the best in the country for musical talent and style. Yeah right.

Rebecca is clearly the most polished and is destined for a career both in the music and fashion industry long after X Factor is finished.

As for her mentor, Cheryl, well I was most disappointed with her fashion offering last night. A tacky black dress complete with what looked like a lopsided pom pom in her hair.

This is the girl who everyone wanted to look like only last year, but now she seems to be a victim of her own success and has very rarely got it right in this series of X Factor.

Dannii on the other hand continues to go from strength to strength, looking elegant and chic in a gold knee-length dress.

Back to the contestants, and Cher looked really quite pretty in her pink biker jacket last night, but that wasn't enough to save her from Simon Cowell's bad comments; she looked like she had swallowed a lemon, when universal praise didn't come her way.

As for Katie, well, I thought she looked fragile rocking head-to-toe leather and a beehive on her head. The performance itself was disappointing, so it's safe to say she may be in the bottom two once again tonight.

Trayc too was a bit dull on the night, but looked stunning in a Grecian style gown and monster bling necklace.

Paige however was all sparkle and smiles with his outfit; a purple tux complete with gold waistcoat and pink bow tie. He's like a little ray of sunshine and his mash-up had everyone dancing; I hope he stays for a few more weeks.

Paige Richardson: Little ray of sunshine! Copyright ITV
One person who doesn't need to worry is Matt of course, who received a standing ovation for his performance- but who the hell styled him?! Camel harem pants with a denim shirt? No, no, no!

Aiden similarly looked a bit of a muddle with an ill-fitting white shirt and black pants, but I loved his song choice. As Simon said, he's back in the game!

Louis may have cause to panic this week though, as Mary failed to deliver last night. Looking tired and stressed, she seemed distant and about to burst into tears at any point- could the Wagner story have anything to do with that I wonder?

Wagner himself performed some Elvis hits in a replica white catsuit (of course) to some clapping and surprisingly, some boos too.

He could finally be heading home this week, but I find it very rude that Cheryl doesn't clap anymore or give any constructive comments. He's in because the public clearly like him, go knows why, but hey, as Louis keeps reminding us- he's entertaining!

Lastly One Direction, aka my new inappropriate crushes, were fabulous jumping around stage to Kids in America with a load of cheerleaders.

One Direction: Every teenage girl's dream! Copyright ITV
Begrudgingly, I admitted last week I was wrong about the boys and I stand by that this week-they can sing, they are entertaining and at this point I think they are destined to come either first or second in the comp.

Don't forget it's the tweens who vote and who ultimately have the power. Why the heck to do you think Justin Bieber is as massive as he is?! Point proven.

I'll be tweeting live when tonight's eviction airs, so don't forget to follow me at whatserenasaw

JK vs Cheryl...Awkward!

JK performs on The X Factor Copyright ITV
Wow, that was awkward last night wasn't it?! And no I don't mean Wagner sailing through to a round of boos, I am of course talking about JK's snub by the judges.

Judging by how Twitter exploded last night, it wasn't just me who noticed the freezing cold reception the judges gave Jamiroquai after he performed.

Normally the fab four rise to their feet and applaud full smiles at the guest act... this week, only Simon half clapped, while Dermot awkwardly asked if he knew any of the judges.

All was revealed soon after; JK had supposedly said some mighty unflattering things about our Dannii and Cheryl, not to mention about the show he was actually featuring in, and then still had the nerve/guts/stupidity to go and perform.

In other X Factor news, Dannii trounced Cheryl in the fashion stakes once again in a simple black sequined number, while Chezza ended up looking like a Quality Street sweet.

Pink and purple, combined with red hair?! No, no, no. Also Belle Amie got the axe after an out of tune, out of time and out of style performance, which left them with the lowest public vote.

Up against Katie, who for some reason decided to go barefoot to sing for survival, it was clear the girl group couldn't really compete with her quirk.

Roll on next weekend I say!