29.06.10

Katy Steals Cheryl's X Factor... Poor wee Cheryl Cole folks. She was the hot new kid on the block last year when she only had to deal with Dannii Minogue in the X Factor style stakes. But now that Dannii's away they've only gone and rolled-in Russell Brand's chic chick Katy Perry as a sub. We caught up with them both at the Dublin auditions yesterday... Katy Perry Wearing a khaki green playsuit and matching heels Girls Aloud's Cheryl Cole probably thought she had only Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell to compete with for camera time now that Dannii Minogue's away having a baby. Cheryl Cole But not so - Simon has only gone and nabbed super-duper-star Katy Perry to take over as the other other female judge on the X Factor. And true to form Katy upstaged everyone in the style stakes when she turned-up in a silver sequined dress at The National Conference Centre yesterday... Cheryl Cole And the future Mrs Brand, who we hear is looking hard for an Irish wedding venue, had a lot to be happy about as her new single, 'California Gurls', hit Number 1 in the Singles Chart yesterday. Congrats! Katy Perry Our Katy sure knows how to work a crowd as she spent ages posing and signing autographs for the thousands of teenage fans who lined-out to see the X Factor judges arrive at the North Dublin Docks venue. She also seemed to really like her female co-judge as Miss Perry said: "I wish Cheryl Cole tweeted, she was a sweeeeetie pateeetie today. (girl crush alert)." Naughty. Simon Cowell And speaking of the X Factor itself, Irish judge Louis Walsh is adamant he will find this year's winner in Dublin. Considering he's got last year's unofficial winners - Jedward - in his camp, we look forward to see what Irish talent makes it onto the hit show... We also hear that Katy Perry talent spotted a local gal called Rebecca at yesterday's auditions. Watch this space. Louis Walsh Oooooooo - X Factor fever is already building folks... Can you feel it? Well, can you?? Katy Perry

**Users can ONLY comment via the ShowBiz.ie site** Leave a Comment Sue – Dublin July 04, 2010 - 12:47 BOOOOORRRRRIIINNNNGG!! What a farce of a show with farcical muppets fronting it who wouldn't know what real talent was if it slapped them in the face! suchbeauty – mayo July 03, 2010 - 16:09 just to reply to 'commentator' what i was trying to imply was that cheryl cole although i have never spoken to her is a very beautiful woman who is love it or loathe it becoming increasingly famous and what i was trying to say is that we have girls in ireland to not only match her but surpass her. it was meant to be a compliment no insults or nastiness intended. we have lots of stunning looking irish girls who have great talent and all they need is a bit of guidance and promotion. Commentator – online July 03, 2010 - 12:49 "we have our cheryl coles here too" - do people assault toilet attendants in Ireland now? suchbeauty – mayo July 02, 2010 - 20:47 Hopefully these judges will see that ireland has alot of good looks and more importantly natural talent and that we are so often under rated and overlooked lets hope that will change now !!! we have our cheryl coles here too Commentator – online June 29, 2010 - 21:38 While it's true to say that the subjects within these photographs are recognisable, let's have a group sneer at the talentless fat chavs that auditioned in the hope that they too could become a "Star". LOL ROFFLE LMAO etc. james – dublin June 29, 2010 - 17:21 finally a story to be proud of!! also toaster is a dope fairygodmother June 29, 2010 - 16:33 katy perry is a nobody??? you must be off your head!.. she's a huge and talented star Toaster – Rathmines June 29, 2010 - 15:02 Katy Perry is a nobody. declan – new york June 29, 2010 - 11:22 Low rent Lord Carson – Union of Myanmar June 29, 2010 - 01:59 Katy Perry and Cheryl Cole are two mighty fine pieces of real estate. This is a momentous occassion. It's the first time that I've recognised each person in an entry of Showbiz.ie photographs (just about recognised Walsh, although it was more a case of 'oh yeah, it's that guy from that show). SHOWBIZ.IE – Recommended Links: June 28, 2010 - 23:50 X Factor: xfactor.itv.com Leave a Comment * Your name * Your email address (will not be published) Your location Remember me ? ? Powered by TalkBack 1 **COMMENTS REMOVED ON REQUEST**