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  • Bradley and Ottavio rebrand

    Bradley and Ottavio rebrand

    Two of Louis Walsh’s boys, Bradley and Ottavio have rebranded their band name.

    Bradley and Ottavio
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    The XFACTOR band formed of Bradley Hunt and Ottavio Columbro have rebranded ahead of the live shows next week. The flamboyant pair decided that “Bradley and Ottavio” was just too much of a mouthful so they ditched the brand altogether. Instead, they’ll be known as Bratavio

    The dynamic duo has caused a stir on Twitter with fans of the show hurling abuse at Louis Walsh for taking them through to the live shows. A number of angry viewers took to calling Louis and Bratavio homophobic slurs after Louis chose the boys over four other acts including boy band favourites Yes Lad.

    Louis Walsh was aided by last year’s runner-up Fleur East and Pride in London’s headliner Alesha Dixon who jointly decided to put in the controversial novelty act.

     

     

  • Louis Walsh attracts VILE homophobic comments after putting through gay act

    X Factor Judge Louis Walsh has attracted vile homophobic criticisms after putting through Bradley and Ottavio on yesterday’s show.

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    Many viewers of the X Factor were not happy with Louis Walsh when he put camp act Bradley and Ottavio through to the live shows in last night’s episode. Some of those viewers went on to write about their distaste of Louis and the act using vile homophobic language.

    Some of those viewers wrote about their distaste of Louis and Bradley and Ottavio, on Twitter and used homophobic language calling the stalwart judge a number of homophobic slurs including, “faggot” and “batty”.

    Some users questioned his sexuality for putting the two men into the competition.

     

    https://twitter.com/raggaboy/status/782305365698502656

    https://twitter.com/HeidiMcPiedy/status/782321939981430786

    https://twitter.com/GiveIt2Giroud/status/782306656906534912

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    ALSO READ: Ottavio shows what a PEJAZZLE looks like – once you see it you can’t unsee it

     

    Louis Walsh was aided by last year’s runner-up Fleur East and Pride in London’s headliner Alesha Dixon who jointly decided to put in the controversial novelty act, Bradley and Ottavio, who have divided viewers on whether they deserve a place in the live shows.

     

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    Bradley (right) and Ottavio (left) have become a huge talking point on Twitter since it was revealed that they were through to the live shows, with many believing that acts like The Brooks or 4 of Diamonds should have gone through instead of them.

     

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    Homophobic comments continued to pour in as it was revealed that the colourful duo were through to the next round.

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    https://twitter.com/allisonolivia__/status/782306470197157888

     

  • Is Sam Callahan rear of the year?

    Is Sam Callahan rear of the year?

    Remember Sam Callahan from X FACTOR?

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    Well, we’re putting Sam Callahan up there for REAR OF THE YEAR.

    The cheeky former X FACTOR  singer uploaded a picture of his best ass.et, with him staring out at a very sunny looking London.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BK_cpjvhJFS/?taken-by=itssamcallahan

    This isn’t the first time Sam has gotten naked, back in the days before X FACTOR he got very very naked for a charity single.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BKv_4IcBL3O/?taken-by=itssamcallahan

    This year Sam took part in a number of festivals including Bournemouth’s gay pride.

  • X Factor’s Anton Stephans finds the joy of dick in new show

    You may remember Anton Stephans from last year’s X FACTOR, well he’s about to join the cast of Moby Dick – the musical, in London.

    Anton Stephans is about to return to the theatre after a life changing year after appearing on last year’s X Factor. The singing star, who came fifth in the 2015 series of ITV’s flagship show is “delighted” to be returning to his first love – musical theatre.

    Speaking with THEGAYUK he jokes, “there are loads of dick jokes. I love it… ‘3 years at sea and still no sign of dick…’.”

    The musical, which hasn’t played in the UK since 1992, will return to the London stage at the Union Theatre in Southwark – to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary.

    The show is about the anarchic and nubile girls of St. Godley’s Academy for Young Ladies. Money for the school has run out and it’s threatened with closure. Determined to save their school from bankruptcy, the resourceful girls, and their unflappable headmistress, played by Anton, come up with a plan to keep the school afloat.

    Using whatever they can find, the girls mount an original production as a fundraiser – a musical version of Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby Dick, featuring their own headmistress in the coveted role of Captain Ahab.

    Speaking about why now was the perfect time for the show to return, Anton said,

    We have something utterly hilarious. There are so many bad things going on in the world and it’s good to have a moment where you can laugh your arse off. It’s very sill and very traditionally British. I love all things British like that. That kind of humour, we do it best.

    It will be directed and choreographed by double Olivier Award nominee Andrew Wright, who said,

    “I am thrilled that Anton and Brenda will be leading our 10 strong company of Moby Dick. Each and every member of the cast is unique as well as supremely talented. I’m so excited to create the madcap world of Moby with them.”

    Tickets are available starting at £15 from the Union Theatre Box Office and www.uniontheatre.biz, 020 7261 9876

  • Chris Mears and Jack Laugher are the cutest non gay couple ever

    Chris Mears and Jack Laugher are the cutest non gay couple ever

    Diving buds Chris Mears and Jack Laugher certainly make a beautiful couple – but in a platonic way.

    The Gold winning Olympic divers Chris Mears and Jack Laugher were reunited this week since their time in Rio and both divers uploaded the cutest pictures showing how much they missed each other.

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    The pair were inseparable during their time at the Rio Olympics this summer, when they placed 1st for the 3 metre synchronised springboard event.

    Rumours about their Bromance were shrugged off by Jack’s girlfriend, Jessica.

    She said,

     “People are always assuming they are a couple because they spend so much time together.

    “They are just the best of friends. They have very similar personalities and they love watching The Mighty Boosh and things like that.”

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  • Alan Carr gets engaged

    Alan Carr gets engaged

    A huge congratulations to TV star Alan Carr as he announces his engagement to his boyfriend.

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    Chatty Man, Alan Carr, is off the market after he announced his engagement to his boyfriend, Paul Drayton.

    TV favourite Alan Carr, 40, has revealed that is getting married to the love of his life, actor Paul Drayton. The big question was actually popped when they were on holiday in Indonesia last week. Despite the country’s poor LGBT rights record of late, the Lombok hotel’s management were in on the proposal.

    The engagement ring was hidden in Alan’s dessert, and when he found the ring the hotel’s organist started playing Elton John’s “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and the hotel’s staff starting singing.

    He said that at first he thought he had broken a filling after biting into the dessert, but discovered that it was actually a ring.

    Alan Carr revealed to The Sun,

    “Then the chef, all the staff came out and the manager and sang “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”, but they didn’t know the next lyric, so they just sang, ‘Can you feel the love tonight? Can you feel the love tonight?’

    Congrats Alan!

  • What is going on with Dan Osborne’s Bulge?

    What is going on with Dan Osborne’s Bulge?

    Dan Osborne has sent social media into a bulgetastic meltdown.

    The TV Star Dan Osborne uploaded a rather fulsome shot himself – which drove fans insane. Many of them using the ? emoji – which we feel is totally justified.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BK3IZcyDWsg/?taken-by=danosborneofficial&hl=en

    One cheeky fan even suggested that he had stuffed a pair of socks down his joggers!

    and then there was, of course, this one…

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  • Outta-space is officially gay friendly

    Outta-space is officially gay friendly

    The rainbow flag has gone to new heights – so high it’s actually in space!

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    A US based non-profit group, Planting Peace, has launched a rainbow pride flag into space in order to spread the message of peace. The group announced that they wanted to declare space as a gay friendly place, “in a peaceful, beautiful way”.

    The footage was uploaded to YouTube and shows a Pride flag, the internationally recognised symbol of LGBT+ pride being launched into space attached to a high altitude weather balloon.

     

    ALSO READ: How well do you know your PRIDE FLAGS? Take the test

     

    The non-profit group said,

    “The primary purpose of this declaration is to support the ongoing fight for the fundamental human rights of our LGBTQ [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer] family, moving us closer to a universal understanding that all people deserve to live freely and love freely without fear and discrimination.”

     

  • Boy George isn’t following The Voice to ITV

    Legendary pop star Boy George is not following The Voice as it moves from BBC to ITV.

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    Boy George is not one judges to be confirmed by ITV for The Voice when it moves to the channel in January. Instead the line up with consist of will i am, Sir Tom Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Gavin Rossdale.

    On returning to his red chair, Sir Tom said,

    “I’m looking forward to returning to my big red chair on The Voice UK. I had some great times on the show and I can’t wait to again discover and help some brand new talent. And of course be back with my pal will.i.am.”

    Meanwhile Jennifer Hudson said,

    “I couldn’t be more excited to join the amazing panel of coaches on The Voice UK! The UK has always been so supportive of me since the beginning of my career so I’m really looking forward to sharing my point of view with the contestants and especially Team JHUD. Discovering new artists has always been important to me and the UK has no shortage of talent, so I can only imagine what this experience will be like for everyone involved. I can’t wait to get going and start developing each individual’s own sound!”

    The Voice UK will be presented by Emma Willis and will air on ITV early next year.

     

  • There’s something about Bake Off’s Andrew Smyth

    There’s something about Bake Off’s Andrew Smyth

    So we’ve a confession we’ve got a bit of a candy crush on Andrew Smyth from Bake Off.

    Is Andrew from Bake off gay
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    Meet Andrew, he’s 25 and originally from Northern Ireland but now lives in Derby with three friends. He works as an aerospace engineer for Rolls-Royce designing jet engines for a living.

    So where did he get his baking skills from? Well his Mum and his Nan had a hand in making Andrew one of the world’s greatest bakers.

    Is Andrew from Bake off gay
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    Here’s 5 gif where Andrew was just too cute.

    The Face Pat

    The Emosh

    *That* Look

     

    His soggy bottom?

    https://twitter.com/BritishBakeOff/status/781210685485223936

    Smooth Mover

  • Meet The Apprentice Candidates

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    The Apprentice returns to screens on Thursday 6 October for the twelfth series. Lord Sugar is once again joined by advisors Baroness Karren Brady and Claude Littner as they put 18 brand new candidates through their paces to secure his £250k investment in their business plan.

    Here’s this year’s candidates:

    Alana Spencer

    Age: 24
    Occupation: Owner, Cake Company
    Lives: Ceredigion, Wales

    Aleksandra King

    Age: 38
    Occupation: Owner, Business Consultancy
    Lives: London

    Courtney Wood

    Age: 29
    Occupation: Owner, Novelty Gift Company
    Lives: Essex

    Dillon St. Paul

    Age: 37
    Occupation: Art Director, Fashion Magazine
    Lives: Dublin, Ireland

    Frances Bishop

    Age: 25
    Occupation: Owner, Children’s Clothing Company
    Lives: Doncaster

    Grainne McCoy

    Age: 31
    Occupation: Owner, Makeup Studio
    Lives: Northern Ireland

    JD O’Brien

    Age: 37
    Occupation: Owner, Beachwear Company
    Lives: London

    Jessica Cunningham

    Age: 29
    Occupation: Online Fashion Entrepreneur
    Lives: Derbyshire

    Karthik Nagesan

    Age: 33
    Occupation: Owner, IT Consultancy
    Lives: Northamptonshire

    Michelle Niziol

    Age: 35
    Occupation: Owner, Property Consultancy
    Lives: Oxfordshire

    Mukai Noiri

    Age: 36
    Occupation: Digital Marketing Manager, Fashion
    Lives: London

    Natalie Hughes

    Age: 30
    Occupation: Owner, Hair and Beauty Salon
    Lives: Glasgow

    Oliver Nohl-Oser

    Age: 33
    Occupation: Owner, Food Distribution Business
    Lives: Wiltshire

    Paul Sullivan

    Age: 38
    Occupation: Owner, Marketing Agency
    Lives: Chigwell, Essex

    Rebecca Jeffery

    Age: 31
    Occupation: Owner, Design & Marketing Agency
    Lives: Greater Manchester

    Samuel Boateng

    Age: 27
    Occupation: Sales Manager, Major Car Brand
    Lives: London

    Sofiane Khelfa

    Age: 32
    Occupation: Senior Sales Executive, Technology
    Lives: Essex

    Trishna Thakrar

    Age: 28
    Occupation: Recruitment Agent, IT
    Lives: London