Saturday nights are no longer for going out - The X Factor is finally returning to our small screens this weekend with new hosts, a fresh judging panel and a fair few format shake-ups.
But whatever happened to the finalists of the first ever series - "barking bloody mad" Rowetta Satchell, red-haired wannabe rocker Tabby Callaghan, cheesy best friend duo 2 to Go and eventual winner Steve Brookstein?
Roberta Howett
Roberta Howett went from unhappy telecommunications worker to Louis Walsh's Dublin darling after her successful X Factor audition. But perhaps it was the curse of the Walsh that resulted in her early exit from the series when she became the first act to be eliminated.
Now 33, Roberta appeared on the debut album of Spanish composer Toni Castells in 2007. She finally released her debut album in 2010, its lead single 'Beautiful Lies' became her first Top 40 single in the Irish Singles Chart,...
But whatever happened to the finalists of the first ever series - "barking bloody mad" Rowetta Satchell, red-haired wannabe rocker Tabby Callaghan, cheesy best friend duo 2 to Go and eventual winner Steve Brookstein?
Roberta Howett
Roberta Howett went from unhappy telecommunications worker to Louis Walsh's Dublin darling after her successful X Factor audition. But perhaps it was the curse of the Walsh that resulted in her early exit from the series when she became the first act to be eliminated.
Now 33, Roberta appeared on the debut album of Spanish composer Toni Castells in 2007. She finally released her debut album in 2010, its lead single 'Beautiful Lies' became her first Top 40 single in the Irish Singles Chart,...
- 8/28/2015
- Digital Spy
Know your Christopher Maloneys from your Eoghan Quiggs? Can you remember every song Chico ever performed? Are you the ultimate X Factor fan?
If the answer was 'yes' to any of those questions, why not have a punt at the 33 brainteasers below that should be enough to test even the biggest X Factor addicts?
1. How many acts from the series one Live Shows can you remember?
The Answer is...
Tabby Callaghan, Cassie Compton, Roberta Howett, Steve Brookstein, Verity Keays, Rowetta Satchell, 2 to Go, G4, Voices With Soul.
2. Can you remember every one of The X Factor's 20 judges - including guest panellists at the Live Shows and Auditions?
The Answer is...
Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl Cole, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland, Nicole Scherzinger, Gary Barlow, Mel B, Paula Abdul, Brian Friedman, Geri Halliwell, Natalie Imbruglia, Katy Perry, Pixie Lott, Alexandra Burke, Leona Lewis, Rita Ora and Anastacia.
If the answer was 'yes' to any of those questions, why not have a punt at the 33 brainteasers below that should be enough to test even the biggest X Factor addicts?
1. How many acts from the series one Live Shows can you remember?
The Answer is...
Tabby Callaghan, Cassie Compton, Roberta Howett, Steve Brookstein, Verity Keays, Rowetta Satchell, 2 to Go, G4, Voices With Soul.
2. Can you remember every one of The X Factor's 20 judges - including guest panellists at the Live Shows and Auditions?
The Answer is...
Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, Dannii Minogue, Cheryl Cole, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland, Nicole Scherzinger, Gary Barlow, Mel B, Paula Abdul, Brian Friedman, Geri Halliwell, Natalie Imbruglia, Katy Perry, Pixie Lott, Alexandra Burke, Leona Lewis, Rita Ora and Anastacia.
- 10/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Almeida, Lyttelton, London; Bristol Old Vic
Matt Smith brings a deadly vacancy to Easton Ellis's antihero in a musical with sharp instincts and a hollow heart
American Psycho will be a big hit for Rupert Goold's new, rejuvenating Almeida. His production is tremendously accomplished, stylistically coherent, sprinkled with Goold glitter and fuelled by Goold attack. Matt Smith plays the central part of the psychopathic banker with a deadly vacancy. It would be extremely surprising if this murderous musical does not race off to the West End. But the evening left me coldly indifferent. I can't think when a show has so completely divided me between admiration and recoil.
In many ways this is a perfect staging of Bret Easton Ellis's slasher satire, which split critical opinion – "careful, important", "cheaply sensationalist" – when it was published in 1991. It is true to the book yet not too doggedly faithful, a genuine...
Matt Smith brings a deadly vacancy to Easton Ellis's antihero in a musical with sharp instincts and a hollow heart
American Psycho will be a big hit for Rupert Goold's new, rejuvenating Almeida. His production is tremendously accomplished, stylistically coherent, sprinkled with Goold glitter and fuelled by Goold attack. Matt Smith plays the central part of the psychopathic banker with a deadly vacancy. It would be extremely surprising if this murderous musical does not race off to the West End. But the evening left me coldly indifferent. I can't think when a show has so completely divided me between admiration and recoil.
In many ways this is a perfect staging of Bret Easton Ellis's slasher satire, which split critical opinion – "careful, important", "cheaply sensationalist" – when it was published in 1991. It is true to the book yet not too doggedly faithful, a genuine...
- 12/15/2013
- by Susannah Clapp
- The Guardian - Film News
Soon to depart "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith is about to tackle a distinctly different character - Patrick Bateman.
Smith is set to star as Bateman in a West End stage musical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' controversial novel "American Psycho" which will run from December 3rd to January 25th.
He begins rehearsals today for a production that includes several dance numbers and songs.
Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold will direct from a production book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ("Spider Man: Turn Off The Dark") and music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik ("Spring Awakening").
Also starring are some notable British stage and TV actors like Ben Aldridge, Charlie Anson, Jonathan Bailey, Katie Brayben, Cassandra Compton, Holly Dale Spencer, Susannah Fielding, Simon Gregor, Holly James, Lucie Jones, Tom Kay, Gillian Kirkpatrick, Eugene McCoy and Hugh Skinner.
The serial-killing 1980s Wall Street investment banker character was previously portrayed by Christian Bale in the 2000 film adaptation.
Smith is set to star as Bateman in a West End stage musical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' controversial novel "American Psycho" which will run from December 3rd to January 25th.
He begins rehearsals today for a production that includes several dance numbers and songs.
Almeida Theatre Artistic Director Rupert Goold will direct from a production book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ("Spider Man: Turn Off The Dark") and music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik ("Spring Awakening").
Also starring are some notable British stage and TV actors like Ben Aldridge, Charlie Anson, Jonathan Bailey, Katie Brayben, Cassandra Compton, Holly Dale Spencer, Susannah Fielding, Simon Gregor, Holly James, Lucie Jones, Tom Kay, Gillian Kirkpatrick, Eugene McCoy and Hugh Skinner.
The serial-killing 1980s Wall Street investment banker character was previously portrayed by Christian Bale in the 2000 film adaptation.
- 10/7/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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