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Old 21-12-2007, 03:40
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I've said so in a few threads now...so started one of my own to say how I'm disgusted at his unprofessionalism of not being there the very first week of the XF winner.

But now that there is a conspiracy going on and two young men are caught up in it.....................where is he?

Barbados

No doubt being advised by the hour and the minute......not of the scandal....but the shares

I really think he has become more despicable as the years go by and he has lost all sight of what the show is all about.

His manipulations earlier on the show made me sick.

He thinks he's untouchable....and he's right in terms of his bank balance.....but in terms of public credibility, I think he's a disgrace to himself and has lost sight of his own vision.
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Old 21-12-2007, 03:46
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Well to be fair to him he didn`t know there was going to be all the furore of the voting (he was probably on his private jet on Sunday) Even if he had mentored Leon, he would have still disappeared....................he did with Steve Brookstein - disappeared to LA to do AI
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Old 21-12-2007, 03:49
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Well to be fair to him he didn`t know there was going to be all the furore of the voting (he was probably on his private jet on Sunday) Even if he had mentored Leon, he would have still disappeared....................he did with Steve Brookstein - disappeared to LA to do AI
No I'm not going to be fair to him.

Why the hell does he just think it's right to fly off at any time after the winner is announced?

Surely you'd think he'd at least delay his trip for one flippin week.....is that so hard to do?
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Old 21-12-2007, 03:54
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Whoever the winner was, it wouldn't have hurt him (whether he had flu or not) to wait for a few days.

As it is .. it makes him look bad, and sadly makes him look as though he is flying away as quickly as he can from a bit of a s*$iTFu^ ...
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Old 21-12-2007, 03:56
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No I'm not going to be fair to him.

Why the hell does he just think it's right to fly off at any time after the winner is announced?

Surely you'd think he'd at least delay his trip for one flippin week.....is that so hard to do?
He would'nt of done that if Rhydian won, makes you think don't it
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Old 21-12-2007, 04:05
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He would'nt of done that if Rhydian won, makes you think don't it
Well yes, if only to make him more shallow than he really is

And if this is the case, is this the true representative that you would want for Rhydian?

C'mon Nogoodbyes, even you would want more for Rhydian
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Old 21-12-2007, 04:08
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Well yes, if only to make him more shallow than he really is

And if this is the case, is this the true representative that you would want for Rhydian?

C'mon Nogoodbyes, even you would want more for Rhydian
To be fair simon probly wanted a break seeing as he does have other places to be
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Old 21-12-2007, 04:20
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To be fair simon probly wanted a break seeing as he does have other places to be
Lol....really?

He should be with his acts on the first week like he was when XF first started

So why has he changed the menu?

Answer: Well his bank balance and his minions to do his work for him obviously
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Old 21-12-2007, 04:22
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leon won end of
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Old 21-12-2007, 04:28
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Somebody should send a little note via the big seas to remind him of that fact, should he try and forget it in his luxurious surroundings
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Old 21-12-2007, 04:31
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I don't come on here often now, and apologies for that, but I'm at a hotel, on my laptop, in rehearsals for Saturday night's Christmas On Broadway at the O2 theatre, which I know a lot from here are going to, even though not many post now.
Stephen Gateley, Marti Webb & Maria Friedman as well as a great supporting cast are all on good voice.

My reason for posting is purely to support my friend, Simon.
The X Factor I was in, was the first, over 3 years ago, but the question I get asked daily is.........What's Simon really like?

He's lovely.
One of the funniest men.......genuinely, down to earth, (adult humour) but hilarious, that I've ever met.
Myself and VWS were lucky enough to spend Xmas 2004 in Barbados with him and his family.
I loved him even more, as through his amazing girlfriend Terri, his mum, his brother and family, friends, I got to know him even more and he is a diamond.
I was in a film previously to XF, with Terri, 24 Hour Party People, and I love her.
I'm also good friends with Sinitta and Jackie.
His previous girlfriends.
They still love him.....says a lot.
All the best to all of you.
Have a great 2008.

There really is something for everyone, if you look for it, and have the opportunity, then take it.

xxx

Sorry for the early message, but contrary to reports, I get up early most days for work, sometimes to give my son a lift to work, or my daughter a lift to university, or to travel for a gig, and always to walk my cavailer king charles spaniels'

Love Leona, she's a megastar, as is Shayne from my Manchester.
Leon has the voice, I hope that he gains in confidence now that he's won.
Rhydian is amazing too.
Loved his Phantom, and Pink songs.
I also love Westlife, and I'm not on Simon's payroll, it's just that Shane & Mark have amazing voices andsome of their songs are mega.
Girls Aloud are the best girl pop group ever.
In my humble opinion, Nadine has one of the best voices ever, and most of the others have brilliant voices, but also look the part.

My favourite female is Amy
Just as I loved Marvin in the boys, she's my favourite girl.

MERRY XMAS TO YOU ALL & HAVE A FABULOUS 2008

Ro, xxx
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Old 21-12-2007, 04:37
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I don't come on here often now, and apologies for that, but I'm at a hotel, on my laptop, in rehearsals for Saturday night's Christmas On Broadway at the O2 theatre, which I know a lot from here are going to, even though not many post now.
Stephen Gateley, Marti Webb & Maria Friedman as well as a great supporting cast are all on good voice.

My reason for posting is purely to support my friend, Simon.
The X Factor I was in, was the first, over 3 years ago, but the question I get asked daily is.........What's Simon really like?

He's lovely.
One of the funniest men.......genuinely, down to earth, (adult humour) but hilarious, that I've ever met.
Myself and VWS were lucky enough to spend Xmas 2004 in Barbados with him and his family.
I loved him even more, as through his amazing girlfriend Terri, his mum, his brother and family, friends, I got to know him even more and he is a diamond.
I was in a film with previously to XF, with Terri, 24 Hour Party People, and I love her.
I'm also good friends with Sinitta and Jackie.
His previous girlfriends.
They still love him.....says a lot.
All the best to all of you.
Have a great 2008.

There really is something for everyone, if you look for it, and have the opportunity, then take it.

xxx
Hiya Rowetta

I'm privelged that you have posted on my thread...albeit a negative Simon one

And I really do value your support

But I still don't trust Simon ...and in this case I really think those two boys need him.

So he needs to get a flight back home soon for me to take back anything about him
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Old 21-12-2007, 08:23
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MERRY XMAS TO YOU ALL & HAVE A FABULOUS 2008

Ro, xxx
Rowetta!. Great to see you posting here!. A very Happy seasons greetings to you as well .
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Old 21-12-2007, 08:34
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I don't come on here often now, and apologies for that, but I'm at a hotel, on my laptop, in rehearsals for Saturday night's Christmas On Broadway at the O2 theatre, which I know a lot from here are going to, even though not many post now.
Stephen Gateley, Marti Webb & Maria Friedman as well as a great supporting cast are all on good voice.

My reason for posting is purely to support my friend, Simon.
The X Factor I was in, was the first, over 3 years ago, but the question I get asked daily is.........What's Simon really like?

He's lovely.
One of the funniest men.......genuinely, down to earth, (adult humour) but hilarious, that I've ever met.
Myself and VWS were lucky enough to spend Xmas 2004 in Barbados with him and his family.
I loved him even more, as through his amazing girlfriend Terri, his mum, his brother and family, friends, I got to know him even more and he is a diamond.
I was in a film previously to XF, with Terri, 24 Hour Party People, and I love her.
I'm also good friends with Sinitta and Jackie.
His previous girlfriends.
They still love him.....says a lot.
All the best to all of you.
Have a great 2008.

There really is something for everyone, if you look for it, and have the opportunity, then take it.

xxx

Sorry for the early message, but contrary to reports, I get up early most days for work, sometimes to give my son a lift to work, or my daughter a lift to university, or to travel for a gig, and always to walk my cavailer king charles spaniels'

Love Leona, she's a megastar, as is Shayne from my Manchester.
Leon has the voice, I hope that he gains in confidence now that he's won.
Rhydian is amazing too.
Loved his Phantom, and Pink songs.
I also love Westlife, and I'm not on Simon's payroll, it's just that Shane & Mark have amazing voices andsome of their songs are mega.
Girls Aloud are the best girl pop group ever.
In my humble opinion, Nadine has one of the best voices ever, and most of the others have brilliant voices, but also look the part.

My favourite female is Amy
Just as I loved Marvin in the boys, she's my favourite girl.

MERRY XMAS TO YOU ALL & HAVE A FABULOUS 2008

Ro, xxx
Rowetta! I have to say, I wish you could have won X Factor rather than Leon.
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Old 21-12-2007, 09:01
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I fail to see why Simon should care to be honest. He has his Christmas number 1 and as long as Leon listens to his advice, he will have a career. Leon is merely one of the acts that Simon's record label has signed up thanks to him recieving the most votes on a reality TV program. Simon isn't personally mentoring him or managing him and he has to have a holiday before he starts AI. I have no feelings either way about Simon but I am yet to read any genuine bad press about him as far as friends etc goes. The only bad press I ever read is when Steve Brookstein puts his tuppence worth in and that smacks of sour grapes.
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Old 21-12-2007, 09:06
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I was thinking much the same as Minxy. To be honest the record is out and selling, Leon will be doing the usual round of interviews, promotions etc. and to be honest I don't really think it needs Simon to be around to hold his hand. And it's not as if he has vanished - he is still contactable via the many many methods we have and could be home in a few hours if things started to go pear shaped.

There is a whole machine of people etc. to handle all this, the real work will begin after Xmas with getting the album prepared and recorded.
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Old 21-12-2007, 09:12
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My view is that Simon has the right to do as he pleases after the show. It's his normal routine so why should he not stick to it?

I'm also very pleased he has not gotten involved in this, because all it would do is lend credence to some of the BS being reported at the moment.
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Old 21-12-2007, 09:50
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My view is that Simon has the right to do as he pleases after the show. It's his normal routine so why should he not stick to it?

I'm also very pleased he has not gotten involved in this, because all it would do is lend credence to some of the BS being reported at the moment.
I couldn't agree with you more.

Merry Xmas, Rowetta!!!!
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Old 21-12-2007, 09:55
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Morning JWT

I don't think we know what support mechanisms Simon may or may not have in place. I don't think he is that hands on anyway. I think it is best that he is out of the scene as anything he would say would be forensically disected and analysed and would just stoke the fire.

Merry Christmas Rowetta. Hope you are going strong!!
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Old 21-12-2007, 09:57
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I don't come on here often now, and apologies for that, but I'm at a hotel, on my laptop, in rehearsals for Saturday night's Christmas On Broadway at the O2 theatre, which I know a lot from here are going to, even though not many post now.
Stephen Gateley, Marti Webb & Maria Friedman as well as a great supporting cast are all on good voice.

My reason for posting is purely to support my friend, Simon.
The X Factor I was in, was the first, over 3 years ago, but the question I get asked daily is.........What's Simon really like?

He's lovely.
One of the funniest men.......genuinely, down to earth, (adult humour) but hilarious, that I've ever met.
Myself and VWS were lucky enough to spend Xmas 2004 in Barbados with him and his family.
I loved him even more, as through his amazing girlfriend Terri, his mum, his brother and family, friends, I got to know him even more and he is a diamond.
I was in a film previously to XF, with Terri, 24 Hour Party People, and I love her.
I'm also good friends with Sinitta and Jackie.
His previous girlfriends.
They still love him.....says a lot.
All the best to all of you.
Have a great 2008.

There really is something for everyone, if you look for it, and have the opportunity, then take it.

xxx

Sorry for the early message, but contrary to reports, I get up early most days for work, sometimes to give my son a lift to work, or my daughter a lift to university, or to travel for a gig, and always to walk my cavailer king charles spaniels'

Love Leona, she's a megastar, as is Shayne from my Manchester.
Leon has the voice, I hope that he gains in confidence now that he's won.
Rhydian is amazing too.
Loved his Phantom, and Pink songs.
I also love Westlife, and I'm not on Simon's payroll, it's just that Shane & Mark have amazing voices andsome of their songs are mega.
Girls Aloud are the best girl pop group ever.
In my humble opinion, Nadine has one of the best voices ever, and most of the others have brilliant voices, but also look the part.

My favourite female is Amy
Just as I loved Marvin in the boys, she's my favourite girl.

MERRY XMAS TO YOU ALL & HAVE A FABULOUS 2008

Ro, xxx
How much did he pay you Rowetta, and jump inside me and ill give you a ride that you'll never forget
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Old 21-12-2007, 10:00
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Why the hell does he just think it's right to fly off at any time after the winner is announced?
For pity's sake !

Simon is as entitled as the next person to a holiday, and after all the work involved in X Factor, he probably needs one. Leon hasn't been abandoned - he has a manager to look after him.

I'm sure Simon is in touch with the ongoing controversy (frankly, he can offer support to both Leon and Rhydian as easily from Barbados as he could if he were in London and they were in their home towns), but given that Ofcom are now investigating, it's probably best that he reserves public comment until they announce their findings.
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Old 21-12-2007, 10:02
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im sure he would argue he has a whole team of people..BUT it does goto show what value hes putting on the winner.
i know this time of year he always goes off somewhere but whoever would have won Xfactor im sure they would feel like a fish out of water.
imo thats part of the problem Xfactor to a lot of the people in charge has become nothing more than a means for xmas no1,if the artist happens to carry on after xmas all well n good.
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Old 21-12-2007, 10:08
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Simon employs people to do the day to day stuff for Syco and then there is ITV - Talkback who could make things clear, but they have chosen to be economical with there press releases.
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Old 21-12-2007, 10:18
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He did the same last year.
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Old 21-12-2007, 11:08
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I fail to see why Leon needs Simon to hold his hand. All the PA's have been arranged for people to meet Leon not Simon Cowell. What Leon needs is someone to get him to and from the various places he has to be, possibly driving hm. He needs someone who knows how to get him through crowds & in and out of back doors where necessary and that sort of thing isn't Simon's job. Leon will almost certainly have an experienced tour manager with him.
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