EASTENDERS: Who DOESN'T know, that's the question!

How epic was Monday night's EastEnders!

Gasps occurred from our living room as Max jumped the dock, and punched DC Bryant, after being found (wrongly!) guilty for killing Lucy Beale.
It was the first time in a long while that a 'doof doof' genuinely shocked me, and I loved it!

Last night saw Max return to the Square - possibly like a Ninja - as he managed to duck and dive away from many a Walford cop on his route to the Beale's house...
Before I get more into that, I wasn't too surprised that Phil had actually done the dirty on both Jane and Sharon, but paying the foreman off to find poor Ninja Max guilty, instead of not. It's always been about faaaaamily for the Mitchell's, and even though Phil has never been Max's number 1, I think he did this to get any possible leftover-light shone on his son, Ben, who was also arrested for Lucy's murder not-so long ago. Phil also did a good job in scaring Lauren into keeping schtum about Bobby being the killer... So for now no-one else knows.

Well - apart from Ian, Jane, Sharon, Phil, Lauren, Peter, Cindy, Liam - and soon to be convicted Max himself!
Yep, as Max arrived at the Beale's last night, he will on Thursday confront Jane about why she gave him the alibi. Did Jane not think that Max, even if he were found NOT guilty, wouldn't wonder why she admitted to an untrue night-of-passion with him?

Anyhow, Max will correctly guess that Bobby is the killer!
Yep, so that will be nine Albert Square residents knowing the truth (not forgetting that Mick Carter also had a wobble that Ian knew more than he was letting on).
But will Jane admit this to Max, especially as she's now concluded that when Max's is found by the police after his Ninja stint, that it'll be best for him to serve time for a crime he didn't commit.
Let's face it, if Max's right guess is confirmed by Jane, then he'll surely not keep quiet. Would you?

But, he might also find out that his daughter also knew the truth and allowed his trial to continue. That, in Max's eyes would be unforgivable.

As Jake Wood bows out from EastEnders this week, taking a year out, we've been promised that the rest of this week's unmissable episode will lead to him going with a bang - along with daughter Lauren, who will return in the new year - his sister, Carol, who's leaving with her son Robbie, who I'm loving on his return by the way!

The four are said to not be leaving quietly, but how will they go?

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CORRIE LIVE: What did you think?

Apart from two minor technical boo-boo's, Corrie Live went without a hitch and the acting was superb, especially by Tina O'Brien, who for me, was the star of the show.

Tina looked genuinely frightened as she acted out Sarah-Lou's battle against Callum and thereafter, her acting never faltered. Paula Lane and Jack P Shepherd were also brilliant and kept the panic temperatures rising, as the three comprehended the fact that they had Callum's dead body on their hands.
Not one cast member slipped up, which for some of us out here, was a disappointment (every one secretly loves a 'How's Adam' moment, don't they!)

Where I'm praising the cast and crew for brilliant performances, I can't help but feel slightly let down by the actual plot of the Live.
We were given that fantastic trailer for 'Nowhere Left to Run' and I feel that the main action was over far too soon. The opening ten minutes were action packed, and brilliantly played, but the crescendo peaked too soon, for me. By the first commercial break, Callum was dead on the floor, and I feel that the struggle between him, Sarah-Lou, Kylie and David could have stretched out until at least the second ad-break, and then taking us into the shock, and finally, the concealment of the bad lads body.

Callum had the upper hand...

And that is my only criticism, really. That the action ended too soon...
The rest of it is all positive, because this Callum story is over in its first chapter, but the story to follow will break Sarah-Lou down (she's already in bits!), push Kylie and David to breaking point and possibly leave Gail sleeping above the Platt family nemesis' body!

Until Kylie walloped him for attacking Sarah...

David and Kylie think the unthinkable...

There's no way David will be able to rid of the body now it's safely under the manhole in Gail's extension. He'll need help, and more help than that of Kylie. Unless Tony, Jason and Todd, who also wanted Callum's blood, come in to help - but can the Platt's trust the Grimshaw's?
The Callum situation has bonded David, and his sometimes strained relationship with Sarah-Lou, so can it bind two families whose mothers have been warring for years on end?
The Tony and Todd stealing of the car was a little silly - I think Tony of the sort of guy who wouldn't joy-ride and blow his enemy's car up (not at least without him in it!) but it's also understandable that with a live episode and wanting to give an ensemble cast a little bit each of airtime, some scenes are 'fillers'. It also gave away the Platt's chance to remove Callum's body, directing the storyline into a more interesting territory.
I also wonder how Kylie, who is a strong soul, will cope with the fact that she's killed someone. And not just any 'someone', but someone she once loved, someone who's her sons dad, and someone who has been ruining her life over the last year? I think the third point will be the one to keep Kylie together. Now that Callum's gone, the terror is over. Isn't it?

Another main story of the night was Lloyd and Andrea's leaving do, which was another great way of making sure cast members not directly involved in the action were part of the live show. I was also a little confused after it was revealed a few days ago, that something would happen during the live, that meant Andrea and Lloyd reappeared in Friday's episode. But as far as I could see, they left pretty happily ever after. Lloyd's speech in the Rovers was lovely, and it seemed to come from Craig Charles' heart.

Then there was the reveal of Sally and Kev's illicit snog - thank you drunken Anna! Debbie Rush played her tipsy role very well, too, and is it just me, or can you also see a spark between Anna and Tim? I'm not sure if it's a romantic spark, or just one of a nice friendship, but I hope we see more, especially as they have Faye in common.
Sally was left as devastated as Tim by the revelation, and it looks at the moment like the wedding is off, off, off! Sal and Tim are a great comedy couple, so as much as I like the friendship between Tim and Anna, I do hope Sally gets her happy ever after too. The coupling works because they are actual polar opposites - who would have thought that Sally the Snob would be a match for laid back Tim? I think the relationship also works, because Sal's daughter, Sophie, and Tim are also on the same wavelength, and not afraid to call Sally out on her snobbery at times.
More importantly to some viewers, though, will be whether Tim and Kev's friendship will weather this storm? I love how the writers have made the Websters a fantastic modern family, with an ex-hubby becoming best mates with their ex's new hubby. It works. And for that, lets hope that Stim (or Tally!) make it!

The third major story which played out between Roy and Cathy gave the classic Corrie 'Aw' moment. Since Hayley's death, Roy has struggled, and when Cathy was introduced, the Corrie team were worried about how fans would react should she turn into a love interest.
It's been nice that the friendship has developed slowly, and crept up on us as much as it's crept up on Roy.

Happiness again for Roy and Cathy...

After Cathy decided to leave, popping on the bus, which had earlier turned into Roy's very own nemesis (have you ever heard anyone bash the !!!!!! key so harsh?!) the bus popped one of its own - a tyre. 'Did you Hex the bus, Roy?' Steph asked... I wonder if it was Hayley, prompting her beloved Roy to follow happiness?
He did, and as the two shared one of Rita's Rum Baba's (I need to try one of those myself!), they also decided it was time to make new memories of their own. And shared a little peck. Awwww, see!

Oh and for those whinging about Callum's corpse still breathing - he wasn't really dead in real life - Coronation Street is make believe!! (Who'd of thunk it!)

Well done Corrie team.

What did you make of the Corrie Live?

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HOLLYOAKS: All change, please...

There's a new clan in the village and they look set to really take over!

The Nightingale family are about to take over The Dog, leaving them at the heart of Hollyoaks, and possibly leaving current landlords, the Osbournes, in the shade.

Mac Nightingale - the head of the family - has already paid a visit over the last few weeks, and revealed himself as Cindy's secret hubby. After asking for a divorce, Cindy brushed it all under the carpet, so there's bound to be trouble in store there. Mac also has a long history with The Dog, as it transpires that his father used to be landlord himself, and the reason the pub has its name is due to the family's pet, who drowned while saving a little boy from the pond years ago. Well, I never!

Joining Mac will be his young, glamorous fiancee Neeta Kaur, who at 25 is much younger than her husband-to-be. Mac's sons have welcomed Neeta into the family, but his daughter, not so much. She thinks that Neeta is a gold-digger. Could this be true?

Having mentioned Mac's kids, they are Nathan, Alfie and Ellie. Ellie is the eldest, and only two-years younger than her step-mum. She's said to be a spoiled princess who will most definitely rub people up the wrong way.
Nathan is the eldest of the boys and uses his charm to win people round, instead of his fists,,, I can't see him being pals with any of the Roscoe boys! Nathan is engaged to Rachel, who has been fully accepted into the family, with her heart of gold. But don't be fooled, Rachel isn't afraid to speak her mind... She'll fit in well!

Lastly is 14-year-old Alfie, who's said to be easy-going and sensitive. and idolises his big brother. Alfie's also tipped for a teen romance when he joins Hollyoaks High, along with Tom, Peri and Nico. Who will the lucky person be to steal his heart?

While I think a new family is a great idea for Hollyoaks at the moment, it'll surely mean that the lives of our current Oaksers will be turned upside down.
Mac will be left 'devastated' as he realises that Cindy hasn't yet divorced him, but gone on to marry Dirk anyway.

Actor David Easter, who plays Mac, has said: 

"Things are going to come out that will be devastating to Mac, because he's also still married to Cindy. That's going to cause problems. He's really in love with Neeta. It's an old-fashioned romance and he's very romantic. That's been his trouble in the past, because he's made the wrong choices with other women.
If any skeletons come out, the Nightingales deal with them as a family. They sit around the kitchen table, discuss it and try not to lose their tempers about it."

Then there's the Osbournes... There's been no indication that Jack, Frankie and co want to up and leave their beloved home, so what will cause the change? Especially as they've just taken in new foster child, Jade... Where will they all end up?

Are you looking forward to welcoming a new family into the fray?

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CBB: Twist of the Eviction

Tonight - all housemates face eviction and the public (that's us!) have been voting to save our fave, but this is no normal eviction... No, tonight the four housemates with the most votes will indeed be saved, whereas the five unlucky ones left will face an ultimate battle of survival.

This battle has been kept under secret lock and key, but Emma Willis has promised that it's HUGE and will cause (even more!) fireworks.
Let's hope it won't cause too many though, as the best part is, that the whole thing will play out live tonight.

I think that Natasha, James, and Sherrie will be saved, along with either Bobby or Janice. I did think Chloe&Stevi, but with Chloe's behaviour this week, I'm not sure the public will want to keep the pair in any longer.
Not in a horrid way, but because it's clear that Chloe Jasmine is very, very vulnerable and insecure. I've winced while watching her cry inconsolably one minute to bouncing off the walls the next. Now, I'm no psychiatrist and I rarely agree with much that Jenna Jameson says in the house, but Chloe's moods are so quick to change and far apart from each other, that I'd be very surprised if she wasn't suffering from some kind of mental health issue, such as Bipolar Disorder. It's hard viewing, and must be even harder to live with.
Stevi looks like he's constantly walking on eggshells around her, and the need he feels to pander to her and give constant reassurance must be tiring... I feel sorry for them both, but think that Chloe would be best to leave the house, and if Stevi was in there alone, maybe he could have a freer experience?

The rest of the house have also been commenting on how Farrah has been 'much nicer' to live with since she and Jenna returned. They have been a tad better behaved (or maybe we just haven't seen the kick offs) but I think it's Jenna who's changed the most, because she genuinely looked embarrassed and hurt by the fact that the joke was on them while in the secret part of the house.
Jenna's a smart woman and she's savvy to the world - so to have BB get one over on her must have hurt her pride, and maybe in hindsight she saw that the nasty things she was saying were actually very uncalled for. I also hope that she's seen Farrah as the stuck-up, whiny adult-child that she is. Jenna seems a loyal person, so she will stick by Farrah's side while they're in the house together. It's a shame as she could have gone far in the game, but I wonder now if it's too little, too late for her to fully redeem herself.

Then there's Janice, who is a law unto herself and TV gold. Yes, she's in her own world, and people let her get away with lots more (except Austin, who calls almost anyone out!) but I think the British public like Janice enough to allow her to be the last American standing in CBB this year. Austin will be behind her, as second American, but the Brits will rule overall.
Austin had a rough one this week, too, with his brother's anniversary, and the Chloe Jasmine hoo-ha. I agreed that Chloe could have stood by the door while they toasted, if she didn't want to be part of the toast, because of her problems with alcohol, and it was a fair comment to make when Austin said that she had been around alcohol for her entire time in the house, and even Stevi drinking around her, so it hurt him that she missed three minutes of a special time for him. I don't actually think this had anything to do with alcohol, and that it was more that Chloe couldn't deal with the thought of the housemates toasting the anniversary of Austin's brother's death, and the sadness and emotion of it all.
Again, highlighting to me that she does have issues a lot deeper than alcoholism.

With a packed week ending in tonight's live battle of survival, it'll be interesting viewing tonight... Come on Team UK!

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CORRIE LIVE: Nowhere left to run

Is it me or has it been a bit quiet in soapland over the last few weeks. Apart from Emmerdale's brilliant Summer Fate, since EastEnders' live week in February, the people of soap have had a fairly straightforward ride. Well, as straightforward it can be in Walford, Weatherfield, Emmerdale farm and Hollyoaks village! 

EastEnders are ramping up towards Kathy's explosive full-time comback, and Max's trial will continue its twists into next week, which is bound to be with a bang. Meanwhile, Hollyoaks are gearing up towards its October reveal of the Gloved-Hand killer on the 20th anniversary. 

Nowhere left to run for the Platt's...

But right now, it's all happening up in Manchester at Coronation Street, where the live hour-long show will be happening on Wednesday. 

Everyone loves a live, even people who don't religiously watch soaps tune in, just to see what occurs. And Corrie have promised a life-changing event for the Platt family, as Callum's reign of terror over them comes to a head. 

Part me me thinks 'finally!' as Callum has been getting away with it all for too long. And now that little Max has seen his dad for what he really is after witnessing Callum's attack on Jason. And now that Callum's under pressure from a drug supplier to give him £20,000, the bad boy has been threatening and blackmailing the Platt's, who are about to have an extension on their house. 

Last night's episode ended with desperate Callum being arrested for the attack on Jason, after Bethany retracted the alibi statement he blackmailed her into giving him. 

Blackmail - that's a word thrown around a lot where Callum's involved, but will the live episode end in a more serious word. Like murder? 

Tina O'Brien and Sean Ward, have revealed this morning (on This Morning, coincidentally!) that there will be a lot of action, outside scenes and with Gail's annex being built, will someone be thrown a-la Tina McIntyre to their death?

The storyline with Callum has got to end during this live episode, surely, and I can't see him leaving the family alone quietly, so will itbe Callum who ends up dead? And if so, who kills him? 

It's easy to think David, who has had a bad streak himself in the past, but would now do anything to protect his family... But then it could be Sarah-Lou, who had a relationship with Callum before finding out herself about his true colours... 

Then there's Kylie, who is at the end of her tether with her ex, and who also has a feisty streak when she needs to, along with Jason and Tony, who are still out for revenge of Callum, too. 

Of course, Corrie could shock us all and kill off or seriously injure one of the long-standing, and much loved characters, like David, Gail, Sarah-Lou or Kylie. In soap, you've got to touch the audience, and what better way than putting one of the most famous faces in mortal peril?

Elsewhere, and on a lighter note, in the live will be Lloyd and Andrea's leaving do, as they set off for a new life in Jersey. But all isn't as straightforward as that, because Hayley Tammadon, who plays Andrea, has revealed that she and Lloyd will be back for an extra secret scene after the live (which has already been filmed)...

Then there's Sally and Kev's secret kiss which is going to be revealed to poor Tim and threaten the wedding of the year! More to the point, will Tim and Kevin's friendship survive the throwaway peck? 

One thing's for sure, there are consequences galore in Wednesday's live...

And it'll now be even more special for Corrie producer Stuart Blackburn, as it's been revealed that he's soon to move on to other ITV Drama projects, with Emmerdale's producer Kate Oates taking over his role in he New Year. Yep - all change behind the soapland scenes, as Hollyoaks series producer Iain MacLeod will be taking over the helm at Emmerdale. 

Wonder what changes on screen the new producers will surprise us with! 

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CBB: Mean Girls never win

Celeb BB couldn't have come at a worse time for me - I had a holiday bang in the middle of the first and second week, so was worried I'd lose my way in following the UK vs USA housemates.

I managed to keep up with the app, and the ferocious Twitter expletives while away and soon learned that Farrah and Jenna were not popular. At all. With ANYONE.

Since I've been home and caught up, I can see why.
At first, Jenna came across as someone who could have gotten on with most of the other housemates, but by sticking with Farrah she's turned into a much nastier, bitter-tongued version of her American mate.
Especially since being in the secret (or not-so-secret) bunker over the weekend...

I could easily ignore Farrah the Follower if I were a housemate of hers, and I even find myself switching off when she speaks, whilst watching the show. The girl has no substance behind anything she says. 'Bitches', 'Fake-Ass' and 'Dumb-Ass' seem to be her staple vocabulary. Unless of course, she's repeating anything Jenna has literally just said.
Most of the things Farrah says, she doesn't even know the meaning of, which makes her comments and arguments irrelevant.
Jenna on the other hand is a nasty piece of work, I'd say.

She seems to have quite the vendetta against Natasha, who I can't see has done anything wrong. Yes, she stands up for herself, and isn't afraid to front up to the house Mean-Girls. I think Jenna sees Tash as a threat, because she's a strong-minded woman.
What she (and Farrah the Follower) said about Tash 'having yet another baby by another man', and calling her an alcoholic was unforgivable, and if Tash doesn't front them about it upon their return, I'll be very surprised. There's no need to bring children into your jealous rages, Jenna. And as someone said on Twitter - at least Tash's children won't grow up knowing there are videos online of 'men s****ing their mothers back doors in', unlike the two said Mean-Girls of the house!
I think Jenna and Farrah's problem with James and Bobby is the same as that of Tash - theyare not afraid to say their piece.

The public couldn't have picked a better pair to go into the secret lair. Their chants of 'we rule' and 'we've won' were so cringe worthy, especially knowing that actually - they had lost.

I can't wait to watch tonight's show to see the house kick-off at the Mean-Girls return, when the two find out that the joke is and was actually on them.
Of course, they will state that they don't care... But they will. A lot.
They've both been mean about every housemate, apart from Scoop, and none of this bunch will take it lying down. Janice and Sherrie could also be rather entertaining, should they out the girls for comments about them...

It looks like Jenna and Farrah won't be staying put long, either, as rumour has it that they will be evicted tomorrow. After all, it was a fake-fake eviction last week. Half of me wanted them to stay put for a few more days, purely on causing entertainment by rubbing everyone up the wrong way, but horrid girls like that don't deserve chances. So I hope they do both swiftly leave, not just the house, but the UK altogether!
Other than that, all other housemates, except Tash, Bobby, James and Austin will all now face the public vote.

I'm not sure who will leave, but Gail may be next... She isn't coping too great, and I think she's craving home.
Stevi and Chloe Jasmine seem popular enough out here, but she's quite insecure in their relationship, and possibly in all aspects of herself, isn't she? I thought at the start that Stevi could be the one to be the couples downfall in the house, but he comes across very level headed and keeps Chloe calm. They're constantly pandering each others needs and it seems a very full-on relationship. Even Sherrie has noted that they shouldn't need to live in each others pockets, as Chloe seems to want to.

Tonight's highlights look set to be unmissable - who's your faves so far, and what are your opinions on Farrah and Jenna?

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EASTENDERS - The mother of all trials begins...

After being away for a week, it seemed as though the soaps had moved on in epic steps. So I've done my best to catch up quickly, and am glad to be back on my sofa in time for Max's murder trial in EastEnders.

Max takes the stand...

We've been promised surprise twists and turns throughout, which is something EE seems to be doing greatly since DTC has been back at the helm.
With Lauren's brief return and birth giving revealed, Max's eldest daughter lays down the law of her own to Jane, telling her that if Max IS sent down, she will reveal all...
Laurie Brett has also spoken out about her character covering for her son, saying that Jane would hold a gun to even Ian's head if it meant saving Bobby. Laurie has also spoken of her pondering over whether Bobby really knows the truth that he did kill his sister. This is something I've said all along.

Over the last week Jane has been in meltdown central, especially since Ian took off with Bobby, and now even Phil knows the truth. How many more people can find out and keep schtum? Phil was right when he said that Bobby needed help (after being almost assaulted with a golf club by the boy himself) and there are so many different ways the story team can go with Bobby and the Beale family. Especially with Kathy soon being thrown back into the mix!

The trial of Max will be sure to take precedence over next week's episodes, and I can't see him being found guilty at the moment.
Why? Especially because all the odds are so out of his favour? Well, we've been promised twists and turns... Abi will apparently have a mini meltdown on the stand, after realising that Max and his brief Marcus Christie are actually setting her up as she gives evidence. And that man Marcus is the pawn in the game which could be Max's changer. The dodgy solicitor has gotten the Mitchell's out of some more than massive troubles in the past, he soon became their arch enemy, after doing them over, and it takes one hellaver person to get one up on the ultimate Walford faaaaamily.
Max has been shunned now by all of his family, with Carol choosing to believe he's guilty and his nephew Liam deciding to keep the Beale's secret and leave the Square with Cindy in tow. But with Lauren back and on her dad's side, surely it'll give him a lift. It's ironic really, as Abi was always daddy's girl over Lauren, who even once ran her dad over in the Square because she hated him that much... But securing that Max's innocence is found would be the ultimate make up for that!

It will be interesting viewing to see how it goes, especially with there being so many other stories entwining within the trial drama.

Elsewhere, the Carter's will soon be having some fun, fun, fun after the last year of hell for them. With the anniversary of Linda's rape approaching, she, Nancy and her mum Elaine have all headed off to Spain with baby Oliver. I'm glad the character of Elaine has returned for a stint once again, as she's great to watch and brings the old-school EastEnd classic feeling back.
Elaine will also soon have a toyboy lover, which will no doubt cause mayhem in The Vic. And he's a looker!
Mick meanwhile, will support Lee through darker times as he confides in his dad over his depression. It's nice to see a male go through something so taboo, with another male as his confidant. Yes, Lee's girlfriend Whitney and sister Nancy know, but I think Mick will be Lee's real rock.

Talking before of old EastEnd classic characters, Bonnie Langford is now a permanent cast member. When Bonnie joined as Kush's kooky mum, Carmel, I wasn't sure I'd like her in the role but I was wrong and she fits in perfectly. She's a 'Peggy-esque' type and something Walford was missing.
Carmel also showed her calmer, supportive side of late, after the heartbreaking story of Shabnam and Kush's baby being stillborn.
The storyline was hard to watch, of course for some viewers more than others, but an important story to tell. If it raised awareness of 'counting the kicks' for just one expecting family, then it's been worth it, I'm sure.
The acting was beautifully done.

Enders is right where it should be at the moment, giving us the right mix of real-life hitting plots, fun and drama.

Here's to it continuing next week... Good luck in the stand, Max!

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The X Factor: Change is good

The X Factor returned this week, and whilst I was unsure whether two new judges, new presenters across the board and little tweaks to the process would all be too much at once, it actually worked really well.

There was never doubt that Olly and Caroline wouldn't be great - they've both been 'Xtra's' there before and, of course, Olly was a contestant not so long ago himself. Dermot's big boots have been filled nicely!
Over on The Xtra Factor, Rochelle and Melvin also seem to fit the bill well, and come across natural in a way that last year's presenter Sarah-Jane failed to, in my opinion. Like Olly and Caroline, you can see that Rochelle and Melvin are mates off screen and that's always something viewers warm to.
I know it was only the first two shows, but so far so good for our new presenting team.

Then there were the new judges... I was vocal about Grimmy being the one I was unsure of, but after hearing him talk about having worked in the music industry since the age of 15 and the way he is so in love with the show (so much so, he throws X Factor live show parties for his friends!) I wondered if he maybe would be a good addition, which, so far I think he is.
Grimmy was in awe at being a judge, but gave clear and concise feedback - being as fair as can be. He did know what he was talking about, and I found myself agreeing with him on more than one occasion.
Rita, too, was also great. She's also taking over the role of most emotional judge! Rita loves music and will really care about her category. She's also competitive, so will want to win. Cheryl and Simon also returned, with Cheryl, who's now apparently an executive producer on the show, really taking some of the control on the panel. She came across much more authoritative, in a good way. I think Cheryl feels comfy with this new panel and they all seem to genuinely get on with each other, without the bravado we've seen in previous years. You can also see this in Simon, who was also getting in on the fun aspects.
Cheryl's new found authority came into play especially during the last audition of Sunday's episode, when Simon was bought to tears over contestant Josh, who sung Labyrinth's Jealous, in memory of his friend who passed away not so long ago. Simon's mum had only just passed away a few days before this audition, and he couldn't even speak after Josh's performance, leaving an also emotional Cheryl to take lead. It was a sombre, yet beautiful moment.

Remember, also, you have until midday today to vote via Twitter for which judge you want to have which category. For example - #SimonBoys, #CherylGroups, #RitaOvers, #NickGirls - which is actually the way I voted.

All in all, The X Factor's return was a great success and I can;t wait for it to really get going.

Winter Saturday nights are almost upon us!

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