Breaking News- Louis will not be on X Factor Tonight!!

[*mazedsalv**]

Confirmed by Sky news who got the news from ITV and Dannii's Twitter page.

More information about this:

1. There will be a much calmer mood during the show tonight, no music at the start, judges wont enter, the 3 judges wil be already sat down at the panel as show begins

2. Possibly no music at all

3. Simon to say a few words about it.

4. No Tribute to Stephen

I wonder how they will fill the show up then?

[Sam!]

Possibly no music at all :| wtf.

[MarkWaldorf]

As tragic as it is, I don't think removing all that is necessary :/

[Twilight]

No music wtf

[Christina]

Didn't think Louis would come :(

[Locke.]

But Louie is the best one :(

[Chels]

Um, have I missed something? :S
What's happened?

[Twilight]

Um, have I missed something? :S
What's happened?

Stephen Gately has died:(

[Princess]

I argee with the calmer thing and Simon saying something,but what people need is a bit of cheering up,they need music,not a sombre show. I remember the day after MJ died,the guy at our hotel was like 'Take That should cancel all their shows!' and it's 'Like no,you have to be respectful but you don't need to make people even more upset'.

[Jack_]

By no music at all do you mean no group performance, no bottom two performances, no recapping of the numbers etc or do you mean just no music to accompany the opening of the show and Dermot entering etc?

Either way it's awful. I completely understand Louis not being there as it's very tragic but to be fair not continuing on with the show as normal is ridiculous.

[*mazedsalv**]

The woman said I think that no music will be played (by that I mean the guests songs), originally Robbie was supposed to sing a Boyzone song, but its been cancelled... positive that means no songs from Robbie or Alexandra tonight.

[Sam!]

I thought Robbie would have been singing Bodies surely.

[Tom]

Dermot with a black background before the titles saying "due to a story you may have heard about in todays press, Louis cannot be here. For the rest of the contestants and judges, the show goes on", then queue the dramatic last night preview then the show as usual

Keeping it calm just takes it away from the show, its supposed to be very dramatic and theatrical and its sad he's died but quite frankly he had nothing to do with the show whatsoever (apart from appearing with Eoghan last year) so I don't see why the show should be affected

[Jack_]

The woman said I think that no music will be played (by that I mean the guests songs), originally Robbie was supposed to sing a Boyzone song, but its been cancelled... positive that means no songs from Robbie or Alexandra tonight.

WTF...

I'm probably sounding extremely unsympathetic but really what's even the point in watching the show tonight if they'll be none of what was advertised?

[Chels]

Stephen Gately has died:(
OMFG. How?!?! :(

[*mazedsalv**]

By no music at all do you mean no group performance, no bottom two performances, no recapping of the numbers etc or do you mean just no music to accompany the opening of the show and Dermot entering etc?

Either way it's awful. I completely understand Louis not being there as it's very tragic but to be fair not continuing on with the show as normal is ridiculous.

I think the way I heard it was no music at the start like normal, no guest perfomance and no group perfomance.

Seems to me only the bottom 2 will be done.

[Twilight]

OMFG. How?!?! :(

He just never woke up:(
you can read about it here
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20091011/tuk-boyzone-star-stephen-gately-dies-in-45dbed5.html

[andyman]

lol.. It means when the program starts there will be no start music and the 3 judges will be already sat at the table, plus Simon will have a small say say...

Then it will be back to normal.

[*mazedsalv**]

I thought Robbie would have been singing Bodies surely.

He was, but by "orginally" i meant after the death was reported. So he wa ssupposed to "Bodies" then he was suposed to do a Boyzone song but just now its been revealed that there will be no tributes and the Robbie performance will be cancelled.

[*mazedsalv**]

lol.. It means when the program starts there will be no start music and the 3 judges will be already sat at the table, plus Simon will have a small say say...

Then it will be back to normal.

But i heard the woman say "There will be no music, tributes or guest performances"

[andyman]

The woman said I think that no music will be played (by that I mean the guests songs), originally Robbie was supposed to sing a Boyzone song, but its been cancelled... positive that means no songs from Robbie or Alexandra tonight.
Both are singing tonight and keeping it to the normal script.

[Chels]

He just never woke up:(
you can read about it here
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20091011/tuk-boyzone-star-stephen-gately-dies-in-45dbed5.html

OMG :(
that's so strange... he was at the pride of britain awards too.
r.i.p stephen :(

[Jack_]

I think the way I heard it was no music at the start like normal, no guest perfomance and no group perfomance.

Seems to me only the bottom 2 will be done.

Great, so not only do we have to wait another night for the Results Show but now after waiting nothing that was advertised will be appearing. No point tuning in till the last half hour then really.

I mean it's very sad but there's no need to go to extreme lengths like this...

[MarkWaldorf]

I still think it'll all happen. No offence to Stephen, but it isn't so much of a tragedy that a whole show has to be cancelled. They still have an hour to fill regardless. Alexandra has been in rehearsals all week and I don't think they'd cancel that. Aside from Louis, he has no relevance to the XF so it won't be needed.

[Iceman]

I know Louis will be upset and all but this seems a bit extreme to me to do all this...

[Tom]

Oh I get it now. Normally for the results the judges are usually introduced with their contestants. If Louis isn't there, then it won't be fair on the groups if they're all stood there like lemons coming out themselves whereas the other contestants will all have their mentors. It will probably look better on screen and less awkward if its Simon, Dannii and Cheryl at the table with all the contestants on stage on their own. I suppose it rules out deadlock though which can only be a good thing

[*mazedsalv**]

Both are singing tonight and keeping it to the normal script.

That may be right, the woman on Sky News got it wrong then.

[Twilight]

I think the no music thing sucks, but he as died so its only fair to not make it seem all happy and upbeat tbh...

[Shaun]

sad as it is, they can **** off if they're thinking of cancelling the Alexandra/Robbie performances.

[Tom4784]

Okay it's sad and all but the X factor wouldn't derail itself for STEPHEN GATELY, he was hardly a musical juggernaut when he was alive just because he is dead doesn't mean he should become one. The guests will perform as there'll be advertising contracts in place and such. they probably meant no OTT opening music and such. How would they fill an hour without any performances?

[Tom]

sad as it is, they can **** off if they're thinking of cancelling the Alexandra/Robbie performances.

The public are very fickle and with an X Factor winner and someone as big as Robbie, there will be about 10m disappointed people and as we've seen with BB the public are very fickle ... SCD could see a huge surge next week if it happens

[Scarlett.]

Robbie & Alexandra WILL perform

People have bought tickets especially because those two are performing, X Factor cant just turn around and say "Oh sorry, Stephen Gately has died, no guests! soz! LOL!" not to mention Robbie and Alexandra have taken time out to do this

[Tom]

Okay it's sad and all but the X factor wouldn't derail itself for STEPHEN GATELY, he was hardly a musical juggernaut when he was alive just because he is dead doesn't mean he should become one. The guests will perform as there'll be advertising contracts in place and such. they probably meant no OTT opening music and such. How would they fill an hour without any performances?

He was a bit of a laughing stock anyway, 1 for being in a 90s boyband and 2 for his stint on Dancing on Ice

[setanta]

Of course they'll perform. Very sad though... seemed like a very decent human being from any interviews I've seen him on.

[andyman]

I think the no music thing sucks, but he as died so its only fair to not make it seem all happy and upbeat tbh...The "music thing" is only the start of the show nothing more..

When the show starts the 3 judges will already be sat down and Simon will say few words, then its back to normal.. :thumbs:

[Twilight]

The "music thing" is only the start of the show nothing more..

When the show starts the 3 judges will already be sat down and Simon will say few words, then its back to normal.. :thumbs:

Ohhh i hope so

[Arneldo]

I think she meant that they wont have the big dramatic music at the start of the show. I think once Simon's spoken, the show will try and carry on as normal.

[KKBL]

I dont think it was ever planned to cancel any performances.just speculation on that.
All that'll happen is Simon will say a few words before the titles and then the show will carry on as mormal.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, I can see them not opening with the big "BABABABBABABBABABBABAbBAbABAB *X destroys earth*

but thats probably all

[andyman]

All it means is no big drama at the start, maybe first few mins will be on a low note then...... Back to normal!


Trust me :thumbs:

[pinkmichk]

as sad as his death his no need to derail the whole show both robbie and alexandra will perfom as for the robbie was gonna do a boyzone song i highly doubt it given him being there is all about his comeback with his new single the reason both him and alexandra are there is cos they both fighting for number 1 today
this goes back to with jade and people saying bb should be canceled or do some huge tribute but all that is needed is a few words of condolence

[Jack_]

I'm sorry but even going without the big dramatic pre-title sequence and opening introduction with Dermot + Judge's is a step too far. All that needs to be done is Simon/Dermot to say a few words about it and to why Louis is not there either before the pre-title sequence or after the opening introduction and then the show can continue as normal.

Why they need to make such a big fuss when tbh, apart from Louis, he had no connection with the show, is beyond me.

[Patrick]

Right no music at all?

Robbie and Alex have been booked for weeks
Xtra factor said all 12 are doing a group performance
Bottom 2 Sing again

So thats bullshit

[Iceman]

As far as I knew the final 12 were supposed to be singing I gotta feeling by BEP....wouldnt seem fitting really....but then again as said above...show must go on and all that...

[andyman]

as sad as his death his no need to derail the whole show both robbie and alexandra will perfom as for the robbie was gonna do a boyzone song i highly doubt it given him being there is all about his comeback with his new single the reason both him and alexandra are there is cos they both fighting for number 1 today
this goes back to with jade and people saying bb should be canceled or do some huge tribute but all that is needed is a few words of condolenceOnly the first few mins.. :thumbs:

[andyman]

Right no music at all?

Robbie and Alex have been booked for weeks
Xtra factor said all 12 are doing a group performance
Bottom 2 Sing again

So thats bullshitJust no music at the start, thats all.

[Patrick]

I thought Robbie would have been singing Bodies surely.

Excacally!

He was gona sing that whoever said otherwise is stupid,

Its a fact that every guest star that goes on X Factor sings their latest song to try and advertise it...

Alex would sing 'Bad Boys'

And last year Britney sang Womanizer and Miley Cyrus sang 7 Things,

Which was there latest songs..

I was looking forward to Robbie singing Bodies, I love that song

[Patrick]

Just no music at the start, thats all.

All cause some guy from a Band Died?

He isnt Michael Jackson ffs,

That intro Music is epic, they might aswell replace tonights show with a Boy Zone Concert from years ago

[LemonJam]

Wouldn't Robbie singing Bodies be a bit oo-err?

[teabag.]

i mean i know louis was close to him and i understand that he wont be there
but the no music and all that, its not as if stephen gatley had anything to do with x factor really?

[CaraRawr]

As tragic as it is, I don't think removing all that is necessary :/

this :/

[Jack_]

If the show doesn't continue as normal with the dramatic pre-title sequence + opening included then I'm going to be extremely pissed off.

A few words from Simon/Dermot is ALL that is needed, no more. Apart from Louis he had nothing to do with the X Factor.

[Iceman]

Why do people care about the titles so much...??? watch them on youtube if it concerns you that much...

[Ross]

Alexandra Burke 's single 'Bad Boys' is now available to download on iTunes! http://bit.ly/Rwk30 Do you have your copy? Don't miss Alexandra on X Factor tonight.. ITV1 at 8PM!

[andyman]

Alexandra Burke 's single 'Bad Boys' is now available to download on iTunes! http://bit.ly/Rwk30 Do you have your copy? Don't miss Alexandra on X Factor tonight.. ITV1 at 8PM!
Aye i won't miss it :thumbs:

[pinkmichk]

x factor on twitter have just said the show will carry on as normal with simon danni and cheryl