X Factor contestant Kitty Brucknell has confessed she wished she never performed as an impersonator, even though it allowed her to follow her dream.

The 26-year-old, speaking to The Sun, said she believes the job hampered her singing career.

“You know what – sometimes I wish I’d never done that stuff,” she said, adding that all people say about her now is that she is a Britney impersonator.

“I’m a singer, I want to sing but I’ve never been able to get away from that,” Kitty explained, saying that she hoped her stint on The X Factor would help her to move on from that.

As she used to be a Lady GaGa impersonator too, she admitted that singing Edge of Glory when she was in the bottom two sing-off was a “safe” option for her. Those placing an X Factor bet should remember this.

“I know those songs inside out and back to front so it made me relax for what was quite a crucial moment,” the wannabe said.

Kitty, who has been branded ‘fake’ by many viewers this year, told The Daily Star earlier this week that she is not acting on the programme.

“Believe me, there are people in here who are fake, but I’m not,” she explained. “Each year, there is one person picked on as the panto villain, but that’s fine. It’s not something that’s important to me.”

She said she doesn’t care about the people who hate her, because there are people out there who love her and they’re who she’s concentrating on.

The hopeful also revealed that the bullying stories are either “rubbish” or “exaggerated”. While there have been bust-ups in the house, she said it’s to be expected because it is a competition and all of them are in it to win it!

That hasn’t stopped the rumour mill spinning, particularly when it comes to which of the overs Louis Walsh claimed Misha B was bullying – Kitty’s still the person who most people’s money is on…

X Factor hopeful Johnny Robinson has revealed he would love to perform alongside Dame Shirley Bassey.

The contestant said he has covered the Welsh singing legend’s numbers as part of his drag act for a number of years and he would love to do a duet with her now. Those looking at the X Factor betting may wonder if this will happen.

Speaking to the Press Association, the singer said his “dream collaboration” would be with Dame Shirley because “she’s amazing”.

He added that he’d love to perform with “someone who’s got longevity”, like Tina Turner or Kate Bush. Johnny also revealed that he’d be happy to do a duet with Elton John, as well – he sets his heights fairly high!

The hopeful also said how thrilled he was to be complimented by Kylie Minogue after he performed her track Can’t Get You Out Of My Head on the show.

“A pop princess, I should say! I was well smitten,” Johnny said. “I love a bit of Kylie.”

Johnny impressed the judges with his rendition of I Believe In A Thing Called Love by The Darkness on Saturday night.

Despite usually slating his performances, Gary Barlow admitted that he loved the performance he did on Saturday, while Kelly Rowland described him as her “guilty pleasure”. “I don’t know if I can see you selling records but I know for darn sure I love to watch you and I have a good time,” she added.

Johnny said he had been “a bit worried” about the song choice beforehand and was “gobsmacked” by the response he got.  People following by the X Factor winner odds should remember this.

And while he isn’t high up on the bookies’ favourites list, he’s by no means at the bottom either, so he may hang on in the competition for a few weeks longer.

X Factor hopeful Janet Devlin’s boyfriend has described the young singer as “incredible”.

Speaking to Star magazine, 17-year-old Brendan Dally admitted that he loves watching his girlfriend on the show and is “so pleased” she’s doing so well.
“Getting to come to London and see her on stage is amazing. I’m so proud of her,” the teenager said.

Janet, 16, recently revealed that while her boyfriend is quite musical, he isn’t a huge pop fan, so he’s not been impressed by the songs she has performed so far on the programme!

Discussing how she felt about having to leave her boyfriend behind in Northern Ireland to pursue her dream, Janet said: “Obviously, we miss each other.” But she admitted her beau was “so supportive” and he is backing her to do well in the competition.

So far, Janet has had a lot to contend with since appearing on the talent show. In the second live shows week, her granddad died and she chose to stay and perform, rather than going home for his funeral.

She admitted that Sami Brookes had been like a mother to her during that time and she cried when the singer was booted out of the competition last week, after Louis Walsh chose to put Kitty Brucknell through. People following the X Factor odds may have been shocked by this.

Janet said she was “over the moon” to be through to the next live show, but added: “On the flipside, I’m devastated Sami’s going home, when times were really hard, she was there for me.”

It looks like the youngster will have to watch a number of other people come and go in the competition, particularly if the bookies’ odds are to be believed. Janet is one of the hot favourites, along with The Risk and Misha B, to win the 2011 show.

X Factor hopeful Kitty Brucknell has revealed that she sank into a state of depression after being bullied by fellow contestants on the show.

Speaking to The Mirror, the wannabe, who has very much divided the public and judges with her eccentricity, claimed that she hasn’t been picked on so badly since she was a child.

“It took me to a very dark place,” the 26-year-old told the newspaper. She claimed that she almost left the show during bootcamp when the bullying started. “What went on was very painful,” she said.

The former Britney Spears impersonator also revealed that “trust issues” have caused some problems in the X Factor house, with people being forced to deny that they have or haven’t said things.

Kitty also claimed that she could only be classed as a diva when it comes to her music, but nothing else. She also admitted she’s trying to steer clear of everyone in the house and isn’t bothered about making friends. “There are people I haven’t spoken to and I doubt I will,” she said.

The wannabe singer said she is treating X Factor as her last chance and isn’t bothered about winning the competition. “It is about trying to use this as a platform,” she explained, adding that she wants to be a touring artist.

Kitty’s not the only contestant to open up to The Mirror about being bullied as a child either.

Lovable Scouser Marcus Collins also told the newspaper he was picked on when he was growing up for being mixed race.

The 23-year-old said he lived in a predominantly white part of Liverpool, so the mixed race people “stood out”. “It wasn’t just words, I was beaten up too,” the hairdresser revealed.

But while the racism petered out, as people became more educated, he has also experienced taunts for his sexuality, he said, but his family and friends have all got him through the difficult spells. Those following the X Factor odds will hope he can overcome this.

Marcus will be hoping his big break comes on this year’s X Factor and as he’s just outside the top five in the bookies’ favourites at the moment, he’s got every chance it will.

Pop music nowadays greatly differs from the pop music of the past decade. It seems like the songs dominating the charts are those that are most played in bars and clubs.

Older songs were filled with mellow harmonies and meaningful lyrics. Now it seems that songwriters don’t bother write comprehensible lyrics as long as the beat is danceable.

The beat in most pop songs seems to be solely made for dancing in the club. There’s none of the slow harmonies or beautiful melodies.

There seems to be no variety anymore. For almost all of the top songs in the chart, someone is rapping and the beat seems predictable.

The subjects tackled in the songs are also problematic. There is no variety – most of the songs even encourage promiscuity, partying, and vengeful love.

None of the mainstream music tackles other relevant human issues – none of them advocated world peace, contemplated about the meaning of life, served as a tribute to a special person. All the topics seemed narcissistic and shallow.

Most of the singers nowadays also look like they focus more on their looks than the quality of their music. There are probably better artist out there who are able to deliver great music but they are overshadowed by girls who are prettier.

It also seems that most songs are directed to lovestruck teenagers as if they are mature enough to say something about love. Otherwise, they are directed to people who don’t have anything else to do but to party all night.

To find great gems in music you have to look hard enough as radios won’t play them for you. It is unfortunate that the mindset pop music instills to the youth is that of over-confidence and corrupt activities.

Written by Alex Corcoran, a fan of online slots.