The former waiter, 24, explained his fellow contestant was his closest friend on the show and admitted he is 'too busy for romance'.
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Brooklyn's £37,615 Mercedes receives its FOURTH parking ticket in just two months
The teenager was seen retrieving the familiar looking ticket from the windscreen of his £37,615 Mercedes C-class following a day out with friends.
The teenager was seen retrieving the familiar looking ticket from the windscreen of his £37,615 Mercedes C-class following a day out with friends.
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling's musical La La Land is the one to beat at the Golden Globes as it picks up seven nominations
This year's nominations break tradition, making the Golden Globes nods the biggest indicator of you will be up for Hollywood's most-sought after prize, the Oscars.
- Park it like Beckham! Brooklyn, 17, is red faced as his £37,615 Mercedes C-class receives its FOURTH parking ticket in just two months
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Grieving Louis Tomlinson emerges from a London hotel with girlfriend Danielle Campbell after emotional X Factor tribute to his late mother
- Golden girl! Tyga's rumoured former flame Demi Rose strips naked and flaunts her killer curves in racy calendar shoot
- 'The best present!' Jonathan Rhys Meyers is set to be a father for the first time as his fiancée Mara Lane confirms pregnancy with baby bump snaps
- EXCLUSIVE 'He's like my little brother': X Factor winner Matt Terry reflects on his close friendship with Freddy Parker after denying THAT kiss... as he insists he's 'too busy for romance'
- Dancing their way to the top! Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling's musical La La Land is the one to beat at the 2017 Golden Globes as it picks up a staggering seven nominations
- A winner in every sense! Triumphant Nicole Scherzinger dazzles in a sexy sheer outfit as she hits the town with Little Mix... after guiding Matt Terry to victory on The X Factor
- 'Getting a bit sick of seeing them in their underwear!' Little Mix suffer social media backlash after stripping off for raunchy X Factor finale performance
- 'I was worried there would be a backlash': Stacey Solomon praises beau Joe Swash for supporting her in public row with EastEnders star Aaron Sidwell
- Off to a wheel good start! Rising pop star Cruz Beckham shows off his skateboarding skills as he shoots debut music video for new single
- Andie MacDowell, 58, displays her youthful glow and timeless style in a chic baby pink and cream ensemble at Dubai Film Festival
- Best dressed in black and white! Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams, Emma Stone and Kate Beckinsale dazzle in chic gowns on Critics' Choice Awards red carpet
- Split! Flip Or Flop's Tarek and Christina El Moussa end seven year marriage… six months after ‘gun and suicide’ drama at their home
- We can see right through you! Bella Thorne makes sure all eyes are on her by wearing sheer dress with no underwear at Critics' Choice Awards
- Welcome to paradise! Emily Ratajkowski joins Bella Hadid, Hailey Baldwin a host of Victoria's Secret models for bikini getaway
- Tum-thing to tell us? Jeff Goldblum's much younger gymnast wife unveils burgeoning belly while he shows off ripped beach body with son at 64
- A Lust For Life! Kirk Douglas gets a smooch from both Catherine Zeta-Jones and son Michael at 100th birthday bash
- Golden girl! Tyga's rumoured former flame Demi Rose strips naked and flaunts her killer curves in racy calendar shoot
- Blac Chyna showers daughter Dream Kardashian with kisses as the baby girl turns one month old
- Life's a beach! Bella Hadid shows off slender figure in a teeny black bikini after her Victoria's Secret debut
- Sunday best! Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck seem in high spirits as they arrive separately at church in Los Angeles
- A new horizon! Busty Kim Kardashian puts months of turmoil behind her to shoot VERY sexy space-themed shoot for LOVE magazine advent calendar
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THE BIG PICTURES
Nicole Scherzinger dazzles in a sexy sheer outfit as she celebrates guiding Matt Terry to victory on The X Factor
Her return to The X Factor was capped with a magnificent victory for contestant Matt Terry at Wembley on Sunday evening.
But despite their enduring popularity Little Mix have once again been criticised for sporting skimpy, provocative stage costumes during their performance at Wembley Arena on Sunday evening.
Stacey Solomon, 27, praised Joe Swash for fiercely defending her after his EastEnders co-star Aaron Sidwell criticised her decision to take a clipboard onstage during panto.
Since it was announced that Cruz Beckham was set to launch a pop career, his famous parents faced a barrage of criticism for their offspring's early industry start.
Andie MacDowell, 58, displays her timeless style in a chic baby pink and cream ensemble at Dubai Film Festival
Showcasing her timeless sense of style as she worked her magic on the red carpet, the talented actress dazzled as she displayed her envy-inducing glowing complexion.
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- EXCLUSIVE 'He's like my little brother': X Factor winner Matt Terry reflects on his close friendship with Freddy Parker after denying THAT kiss
- Pucker up! Vicky Pattison shares a cheeky kiss with boyfriend John Noble as they return from break in Vienna to celebrate his birthday
- Too much Christmas cheer? Marco Pierre White Jr swigs booze from the bottle as he slumps at a bus stop dressed as Santa... days after being spared jail
- Pregnant Billie Faiers flaunts her blossoming baby bump in a black ensemble as she runs errands with adorable daughter Nelly, 2
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Grieving Louis Tomlinson emerges from a hotel with girlfriend Danielle after emotional X Factor tribute to his mother
- Park it like Beckham! Brooklyn, 17, is red faced as his £37,615 Mercedes C-class receives its FOURTH parking ticket in just two months
- 'I was worried there would be a backlash': Stacey Solomon praises beau Joe Swash for supporting her in public row with EastEnders star Aaron Sidwell
- 'People shouldn't be ashamed of their fertility struggles': John Legend says he will continue IVF treatment with Chrissy Teigen... as they aim for 'three or four' kids
- Off to a wheel good start! Rising pop star Cruz Beckham shows off his skateboarding skills as he shoots debut music video for new single
- This Morning's Phillip Schofield cheats his way to victory as he takes on Holly Willoughby in crazy cocktail challenge Always larking around!
- Dancing their way to the top! Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling's musical La La Land is the one to beat at the 2017 Golden Globes as it picks up seven nods
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- Andie MacDowell, 58, displays her youthful glow and timeless style in a chic baby pink and cream ensemble at Dubai Film Festival Pretty in pink
- 'I don't think we kissed': X Factor winner Matt Terry DENIES secret smooch with Freddy Parker... but jokes they have 'such a bromance'
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- Ellie Goulding cosies up to Niall Horan in sweet Instagram snap... after the One Direction star admitted he still has a crush on his former flame
- 'The best present!' Jonathan Rhys Meyers is set to be a father for the first time as fianceé Mara Lane confirms pregnancy with baby bump snaps
- Liv Tyler plays the doting mother to baby daughter Lula Rose and son Milo as they step out for family shopping trip in north London Little cuties
- 'So proud of this one!' Tom Daley beams as he supports his screenwriter fiancé Dustin Lance Black as he pics up top gong at Roma Fiction Fest
- Gary Lineker's ex-wife Danielle Bux goes casual in denim dungarees as she steps out with lawyer beau Nate Greenwald for romantic meal
- Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock is left to face his darkest secrets as Culverton Smith taunts him in new tense new trailer for series four
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ALL THE HOTTEST
- Snubs! Matthew McConaughey, Tom Hanks and Taraji P Henson were overlooked for Golden Globe nominations
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- 'Thank you, Golden Globes!': Ryan Reynolds is one of the first stars to react to the nominations as he is singled out for Deadpool
- Split! Flip Or Flop's Tarek and Christina El Moussa end seven year marriage... six months after 'gun and suicide' drama at their home
- Hot mama! Fergie ups the glamour as she takes son Axl to children's birthday party at Au Fudge
- Bags of money! Selena Gomez signs $10MILLION deal with Coach to design her own line and become face of the luxury brand A bag deal!
- Suits star Patrick J. Adams marries Pretty Little Liars' Troian Bellisario as he drives guests in vintage bus to the romantic camping themed ceremony
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- SPOILER ALERT: Jennifer Metcalfe joins her Hollyoaks co-stars to film tragic Celine McQueen funeral scenes
- EXCLUSIVE 'Acting is my first love': Former Hollyoaks star Emma Rigby put romance on the back burner as she focuses on screen and stage career
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THE BIG READS
Saoirse Ronan said she will get her chance to portray a Queen - at the ripe old age of 22 - now that Josie Rourke has agreed to direct a film about Mary, Queen of Scots.
Sir Paul's fashion designer daughter was spectacularly upstaged on the night by 46-year-old Greek-born beauty and entrepreneur Maria Hatzistefanis (pictured).
When Octavia Spencer was asked to be in a film about black women who worked as 'colored' computers on the early NASA flights, she thought it was fiction, writes Baz Bamigboye.
The Oscar-winning actress has four children already: two with country singer Keith Urban and with ex-husband Tom Cruise. But Kidman said adopting again is 'something I have thought about'.
Those of you who saw the 1970 hit movie Love Story, with Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal, will know all too well that a sequel was unlikely to happen, writes Baz Bamigboye.
REVIEWS
FILM
Oliver Stone adheres firmly to the view that Edward Snowden, who leaked reams of classified information, was a principled hero, Brian Viner writes.
Office Christmas Party is actually quite enjoyable. It emphatically does not merit a dishonourable place in any list of Jennifer Aniston's ten worst films. In fact, it may even sneak into her ten best.
I do confess, though, to a slight feeling of queasiness at the Disneyfication of yet another 'colourful' foreign culture.
Don't ever watch this movie on a plane, where the prospect of a bird strike killing both engines will start seeming less like a squillion-to-one chance and more like a nailed-on cert.
David Oyelowo plays Seretse Khama, heir to the kingship of the Bangwato tribe. In 1947, he is in London training to be a barrister when he falls for the lovely Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike).
The 2003 film Bad Santa was outrageously crass and crude, practically the definition of an off-colour comedy, but the sequel delivers dismally few belly laughs, writes BRIAN VINER.
MUSIC REVIEWS AND FEATURES
Has Kylie made a cracker...or is her Christmas CD a turkey? ADRIAN THRILLS reviews this year's festive offerings
Having spread the seasonal spirit for the first time last year, Kylie returns with an expanded version of her Christmas album. It features a throaty cameo from Iggy Pop and duet with Frank Sinatra.
THEATRE
- A Pan that deserves a panning: This version of JM Barrie's classic is too grown up, writes PATRICK MARMION
- I smell a hit for the perfume lovebirds: QUENTIN LETTS says She Loves Me is heaven scent
- Politics whipped up to fever pitch: This House is like a manic episode of Countdown, writes PATRICK MARMION
- Digging the dirt down on Misery Farm...Buried Child is a horrid play well acted, says QUENTIN LETTS
- Radiating charm in the face of danger: QUENTIN LETTS sees post-nuke family fallout in The Children
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- Simon Reeve: 'Guidebooks aren't bibles'
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- Sesame treat! Michelle Heaton goes to Jamaica
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LATEST ALBUM RELEASES
Scroll through for the latest new album releases
THE KILLERS
Dont Waste Your Wishes (iTunes)
The Killers have made a charity single every Christmas since 2006, and Dont Waste Your Wishes gathers all 11 together.With Elton John and Neil Tennant contributing, and singer Brandon Flowerss mischievous sense of humour to the fore, the outcome is impressive. Feel It In My Bones forms the centrepiece of a song trilogy that cast the bands road manager as a murderous Santa with sinister plans for those on his naughty list. The sole cover is a real tear-jerker, as Flowers hooks up with his former Las Vegas school teacher Mr Hansen, now 86, on Ill Be Home For Christmas. Available to download, Dont Waste Your Wishes is out on CD today thekillersmusic.com.
★★★★★
Dont Waste Your Wishes (iTunes)
The Killers have made a charity single every Christmas since 2006, and Dont Waste Your Wishes gathers all 11 together.With Elton John and Neil Tennant contributing, and singer Brandon Flowerss mischievous sense of humour to the fore, the outcome is impressive. Feel It In My Bones forms the centrepiece of a song trilogy that cast the bands road manager as a murderous Santa with sinister plans for those on his naughty list. The sole cover is a real tear-jerker, as Flowers hooks up with his former Las Vegas school teacher Mr Hansen, now 86, on Ill Be Home For Christmas. Available to download, Dont Waste Your Wishes is out on CD today thekillersmusic.com.
★★★★★
KYLIE MINOGUE
Kylie Christmas Snow Queen Edition (Parlophone)
Having spread the seasonal spirit for the first time last year, Kylie returns with an expanded version of her Christmas album. High on festive kitsch, with the Australian disco diva (right) decked out in purple tinsel and silver stilettos on the sleeve, it features a throaty cameo from Iggy Pop and a beyond-the-grave duet with Frank Sinatra. The mood is playful, although the six new numbers dont add much in terms of originality. Paul McCartneys Wonderful Christmastime (sung here with Mika) and Wizzards I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday are blunted by familiarity. East 17s Stay Another Day and Rozallas dance hit Everybodys Free (To Feel Good) arent even Christmas songs.
★★★
Kylie Christmas Snow Queen Edition (Parlophone)
Having spread the seasonal spirit for the first time last year, Kylie returns with an expanded version of her Christmas album. High on festive kitsch, with the Australian disco diva (right) decked out in purple tinsel and silver stilettos on the sleeve, it features a throaty cameo from Iggy Pop and a beyond-the-grave duet with Frank Sinatra. The mood is playful, although the six new numbers dont add much in terms of originality. Paul McCartneys Wonderful Christmastime (sung here with Mika) and Wizzards I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday are blunted by familiarity. East 17s Stay Another Day and Rozallas dance hit Everybodys Free (To Feel Good) arent even Christmas songs.
★★★
GILLIAN WELCH
Boots No. 1 (Acony)
Welch revisits her 1996 debut Revival with this expanded (and retitled) edition, adding rarities plus eight unreleased songs. Produced by T-Bone Burnett and hailed as one of the best alt-country albums ever made, it augments her heartache songs with the strumming and vocal harmonies of Dave Rawlings. Paper Wings echoes Patsy Cline, while I Dont Want To Go Downtown is worthy of Tom Waits.
★★★★
Boots No. 1 (Acony)
Welch revisits her 1996 debut Revival with this expanded (and retitled) edition, adding rarities plus eight unreleased songs. Produced by T-Bone Burnett and hailed as one of the best alt-country albums ever made, it augments her heartache songs with the strumming and vocal harmonies of Dave Rawlings. Paper Wings echoes Patsy Cline, while I Dont Want To Go Downtown is worthy of Tom Waits.
★★★★
VARIOUS
Moana OST (Universal)
Music plays a significant role in the Disney hit, as this infectious pop soundtrack demonstrates. Hawaiian actress Aulii Cravalho (who voices teen princess Moana) soars with gutsy aplomb on the theme song. Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne The Rock Johnson strikes a conversational note on Youre Welcome. With guest spots from Nicole Scherzinger and Alessia Cara, it is shaping up to be this years Frozen.
★★★
Moana OST (Universal)
Music plays a significant role in the Disney hit, as this infectious pop soundtrack demonstrates. Hawaiian actress Aulii Cravalho (who voices teen princess Moana) soars with gutsy aplomb on the theme song. Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne The Rock Johnson strikes a conversational note on Youre Welcome. With guest spots from Nicole Scherzinger and Alessia Cara, it is shaping up to be this years Frozen.
★★★
JOHN LEGEND
Darkness And Light (Columbia)
As the singer behind the romantic ballads All Of Me and Ordinary People, John Legend traditionally explores soft soul. This fifth album finds him branching out musically without sacrificing his artistry. Brittany Howard, of the gritty Alabama Shakes, is a revealing presence on the sultry title track, while Overload is all jazzy sax and jagged guitar. Its not all bold experimentation, though. Right By You is a ballad inspired by Legends baby daughter Luna.
★★★★
Darkness And Light (Columbia)
As the singer behind the romantic ballads All Of Me and Ordinary People, John Legend traditionally explores soft soul. This fifth album finds him branching out musically without sacrificing his artistry. Brittany Howard, of the gritty Alabama Shakes, is a revealing presence on the sultry title track, while Overload is all jazzy sax and jagged guitar. Its not all bold experimentation, though. Right By You is a ballad inspired by Legends baby daughter Luna.
★★★★
VAULTS
Caught In Still Life (Virgin EMI)
Vaults will forever be associated with jumpy fox cubs thanks to their presence on this years John Lewis Christmas advert, but there is more to the London trio than that cover of Randy Crawfords classic One Day Ill Fly Away. This debut allies Blythe Pepinos emotive female voice with the cool electronica of her male bandmates. Despite echoes of Kate Bush and London Grammar, its sombre moods become repetitive.
★★★
Caught In Still Life (Virgin EMI)
Vaults will forever be associated with jumpy fox cubs thanks to their presence on this years John Lewis Christmas advert, but there is more to the London trio than that cover of Randy Crawfords classic One Day Ill Fly Away. This debut allies Blythe Pepinos emotive female voice with the cool electronica of her male bandmates. Despite echoes of Kate Bush and London Grammar, its sombre moods become repetitive.
★★★
