One Direction’s rumored second single, Joe McElderry’s possible new release, and the latest X Factor headlines and chart updates — here’s the roundup of the week’s music and reality TV news.
One Direction: Second single to premiere on radio?
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@OneDirection’s 2nd single will get its first radio play on @BBCR1 Friday 7th October at 6:30am. It’s a ballad!@1Dupdates2 1Dupdates
One Direction will perform their new single ‘Got To Be You’ on Sunday 13th November on The X Factor.
Reports suggest One Direction’s follow-up single could debut on BBC Radio 1 in early October, and that the band may perform the track on The X Factor on 13 November. Based on these reports, the single may appear on iTunes around 13 November with the full album following roughly a week later. Fans should watch official channels for confirmation and release details.
Joe McElderry: Another album before year-end?
Listings indicate a seasonal release titled Classic Christmas featuring Joe McElderry, scheduled for 28 November. Retail pages also suggest the new release may be available as a bundle option together with his current album Classic. This would follow his established classical-pop direction and is positioned for the holiday market.
Robbie Williams joins Gary Barlow in LA
Robbie Williams flew out to Los Angeles to join fellow judge Gary Barlow for the judges’ houses stage of The X Factor. In a playful stunt, Williams arrived wearing minimal costume and palm leaves — a cheeky throwback to a similar moment from the show’s past — surprising contestants and prompting light-hearted reactions from Barlow.
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Robbie threatens to reignite feud over judge’s decision
Reports say Robbie warned Gary Barlow that he might reignite their old feud if a particular contestant isn’t advanced during judges’ houses. The warning recalls tensions from the pair’s Take That history and highlights the competitive dynamics that sometimes surface among celebrity judges.
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Contestant dramas at judges’ houses
Several stories have emerged from the judges’ houses round: 16-year-old Luke Lucas reportedly broke down during his performance in front of Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams and was subsequently eliminated. Other reports detail shake-ups where judges made last-minute decisions, including saving individual contestants at the expense of groups.
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Tulisa’s tough choices and contestant replacements
Tulisa Contostavlos made headlines after trimming a boy band in favour of one member, Charlie Healy, effectively offering him a solo lifeline while the rest of the group were left behind. Meanwhile, producers reportedly replaced contestant Sian Phillips at the last minute after visa issues related to her past prevented travel to Miami for Kelly Rowland’s judges’ house.
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Mentor criticism and contestant complaints
Not all hopefuls have been satisfied with their mentors. Terry Winstanley publicly criticised Louis Walsh, accusing him of failing to offer meaningful guidance during the process and describing his mentoring as minimal. Such complaints underline mounting tensions behind the scenes as contestants push to secure a spot in the live shows.
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Judges and stars reflect on talent and pressure
Jessie J admitted the competition’s standards are so high this year that they’ve motivated her to write an exceptional second album. Tulisa likewise defended her role on the show, arguing that her contemporary outlook brings a necessary edge to the judging panel. Dannii Minogue commented that The X Factor can be consuming for judges, saying the show “eats you up and spits you out.”
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Cheryl Cole updates
Cheryl Cole was spotted in New York sporting a new wavy hairstyle and a fashionable ensemble as she enjoyed some downtime following salon appointments. The singer’s ever-changing looks continue to draw attention alongside her ongoing public profile.
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Spotlight on contestants and former contestants
Matt Cardle, the previous X Factor winner, spoke about protecting his artistic integrity when creating his debut album Letters. He emphasized a desire to bridge the gap between reality-show contestant and authentic singer-songwriter. Cher Lloyd continues to promote her debut material despite facing online abuse; she has publicly called for stronger measures to tackle social media trolling and was pictured out supporting her new single promotions.
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UK Radio Airplay Chart (sample highlights)
Compiled by radiomonitor.com
- Olly Murs — “Heart Skips a Beat” (Epic) — Plays: 4,297 — Impacts: 53.45m — Last week: 3
- One Direction — “What Makes You Beautiful” (Syco) — Plays: 3,060 — Impacts: 46.62m — Last week: 6
- Matt Cardle — “Run For Your Life” (Columbia) — Plays: 1,641 — Impacts: 30.84m — Last week: 24
- Will Young — “Jealousy” (RCA) — Plays: 3,366 — Impacts: 30.36m — Last week: 21
- Kelly Clarkson — “Mr. Know It All” (RCA) — Plays: 1,884 — Impacts: 25.67m — Last week: 52
Irish Charts — Selected positions
Singles
- One Direction — “What Makes You Beautiful” (3rd consecutive week at No.1)
- Olly Murs — “Heart Skips a Beat” (feat. Rizzle Kicks)
- Leona Lewis/Avicii — “Collide”
- Will Young — “Jealousy”
- JLS — “She Makes Me Wanna” (feat. Dev)
Albums
- Jedward — Victory
- Joe McElderry — Classic
- Will Young — Echoes
- Jedward — Planet Jedward
The Official UK Charts — Selected rankings
Singles
- Sak Noel — “Loca People” (No. 1)
- Maroon 5 — “Moves Like Jagger” (feat. Christina Aguilera)
- Goo Goo Dolls — “Iris”
- Dappy — “No Regrets”
- One Direction — “What Makes You Beautiful”
- Olly Murs — “Heart Skips a Beat” (feat. Rizzle Kicks)
- Will Young — “Jealousy”
- Leona Lewis/Avicii — “Collide”
- JLS — “She Makes Me Wanna” (feat. Dev)
- Cher Lloyd — “Swagger Jagger”
- Kelly Clarkson — “Since U Been Gone”
Albums
- James Morrison — The Awakening (No. 1)
- Kasabian — Velociraptor
- Ed Sheeran — +
- Adele — 21
- Nirvana — Nevermind
- Joe McElderry — Classic (No. 9)
- Will Young — Echoes (No. 12)
- Olly Murs — Olly Murs (No. 54)
- Will Young — The Hits (No. 86)
- JLS — Outta This World (No. 89)
For fans following The X Factor and the pop charts, this week delivers a mix of new releases, behind-the-scenes drama, and shifting chart positions. Stay tuned to official artist channels and chart publishers for confirmed release dates and updated rankings.