the x factor is back! saturday 20 August, 8pm, ITV1
The multi BAFTA-award winning entertainment show is back for an eighth series with a bang as Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa and Louis Walsh form a brand-new judging panel. The series will see the four judges hit the road and trawl the length and breadth of Great Britain in their quest to find the next singing superstar. And this year’s contestants give the judges more action and entertainment than ever before
as Gary is forced to take to the stage to eject rejects, Kelly mops up tears, Tulisa rows with an angry contestant and Louis finds an Irish singer he doesn’t like… Plus, some twists and turns in the series format see: Extra auditions shows, the biggest ever Bootcamp, where contestants will perform in front of an audience of thousands. More fly-onthe-wall action as contestants are filmed living together for the first time. Presenter Dermot O’Leary will return to host proceedings, bringing viewers all the action from
peter andre: here 2 help thursday 18 August, 9pm, itv2
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Peter Andre and his team are Here 2 Help in Thame, Oxfordshire. They’ve gone to help the local Carnival Committee who have applied to Here 2 Help as they need Peter to help turn around the annual Carnival which has been a disaster over recent years. With last years’ attendance almost non-existent and just two floats in the parade, they’re hoping Peter and Team Andre can help revitalise the carnival, get the community involved, raise money for charity and bring the feeling of Rio de Janeiro to the sleepy town of Thame. Peter’s first step is to door step the local council and get himself and Team Andre on the carnival committee. He decides the first thing the Carnival needs is promotion and hits the streets to spread
the wings during the audition rounds through to the tears, celebrations and excitement of the live shows until the winner of The X Factor 2011 is crowned. As in previous years, the contestants will audition in four categories: Boys (16 - 24 years), Girls (16 - 24 years), Overs and the Groups. Each judge will ultimately mentor one of the categories. Caroline Flack and Olly Murs will host The Xtra Factor on ITV2. The official website is xfactor.itv.com or follow @TheXFactor for updates
the word. From then it’s all guns blazing and Peter’s striking deals left right and centre to ensure the whole town turns out and to up the number of floats. Peter also promises to put on a Team Andre float, but striking a deal for a 44-foot truck is no mean feat. Peter has also promised he can get the mardi gras feel to come to Thame and does a deal with a local Samba band. The committee and team Andre pounce on local shops to get prizes for a raffle, they’re aim to raise as much money for local charities as they can. Peter also visits a charity, Thomley Hall, an activity centre for disabled children, and gets an insight into just how important it is for the Carnival to be a success and raise money. Peter also drops in on local Thame resident Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, who’s impressed that Peter and his team are willing to take on such a challenge in such a small space of time...