Top 10 TV Shows 2010

ITV dominated the Top 10 programmes of 2010, with the X Factor results beating the BBC's World Cup match between England and Germany. Reality TV continued to attract millions throughout 2010 with four programmes making it into this year's chart. The viewing figures below exclude Christmas viewing, which will be produced separately.

Top TV Shows of 2010:

1 The X Factor Results ITV1 17.7m
2 World Cup 2010: England v Germany BBC1 17.4m
3 EastEnders BBC1 16.4m
4 Coronation Street ITV1 14.7m
5 World Cup 2010: England v Algeria ITV1 14.6m
6 Britain’s Got Talent ITV1 13.49m
7 I’m A Celebrity - Get Me Out of Here! ITV1 13.48m
8 Strictly Come Dancing BBC1 13m
9 Doctor Who BBC1 12.2m
10 Downton Abbey ITV1 10.7m


*Source: The Guardian
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Jedward Dropped By Record Label

John and Edward (Jedward) have been dropped by their record label after just one single, it was announced today. The X Factor stars went straight in at #1 in Ireland and #2 in the UK with their debut release 'Under Pressure' but the success was short lived as Sony dropped the pineapple headed duo this week.

Could this mean the end of Jedward or will the pair return with a new contract and a new record deal?


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VIDEO: X Factor and SuBo - Killing In The Name

Here is the uncensored version of Rage Against The Machine's 'Killing In The Name'video, featuring the X Factor finalists and Susan Boyle. This hilarious spoof video has been an internet hit this week and can only help RATM in it's battle for the Christmas #1.



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Susan Boyle Gets Fastest Selling Album In UK

Susan Boyle has become a record breaker after selling 410,000 copies of her debut album 'I Dreamed A Dream'. The album was released on Monday and easily outsold X Factor's JLS to become the #1 album in the UK. The Britain's Got Talent runner-up has gone into the record books for having the fastest selling UK debut album, and looks certain to continue the celebrations as the album has been causing SuBo fever in the USA.

Robbie Williams Confirms X Factor

Robbie Williams will be appearing on the new series of X factor this autumn, and that has been confirmed by the man himself on his website. A statement read, "We're very excited to tell you that this is true." and the former Take That singer is expected to perform his new single 'Reality Killed The Video Star', ahead of it's release in November.



Reports have suggested that Robbie Williams and Madonna will act as coaches during the new series of X Factor with further announcements set for release soon.

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Cheryl Cole Goes For The Red Look

Cheryl Cole has gone for the Sharon Osbourne look as she shows off her new red hair during a night out in London this week. The distinctive new colour is likely to make the Girls Aloud singer stand out even more from the crowd as she prepares for the new series of X Factor.

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X Factor Judges Paid Millions

X Factor Judges will earn several millions between them as Dannii Minogue was awarded a massive £250,000 pay rise to match Cheryl Cole. Between them they will earn £2m and this is at a time when many other TV presenters are having to endure pay cuts during the recession.

Dannii has just returned to the UK after spending two months in Australia and will begin work on the latest X Factor auditions that have already begun. The bumper wages may be hard for some to accept as many around the country are losing their jobs or face a pay freeze but ITV were keen for Dannii to return for a third series because X Factor had become a ratings winner for the network.


Meanwhile the media world continues to debate the role of TV programmes like X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, following the meltdown of Susan Boyle. The singer has been recovering at London's Priory Clinic after collapsing after the final of Britian's Got Talent with exhaustion.




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Leon Jackson Dropped By Sony

Former X Factor winner Leon Jackson has been dropped from his record label Sony after he failed to transfer his popularity from the TV show to record sales. Although his debut album 'Right Now' entered the UK album chart at #3, selling 130,000 copies. His single 'Don't Call This Love' was pipped to the #1 chart position by Peter Kay's character Geraldine McQueen with her spoof reality 'Winner's Song'. After this humiliation, the singer was doomed.

In a competitive market, Leon Jackson just couldn't compete with the other 'reality stars'. Leona Lewis was marketed so differently and given a better image, where as Leon was rushed and rough in comparison. Expect him to show up in a pantomime near you this Christmas!

Cheryl Cole Saves Danni From X Factor Chop

Cheryl Cole has saved fellow X Factor judge Danni Minogue being axed from the ITV show. According to press reports, the Girls Aloud singer told Simon Cowell that she would quit X Factor if Danni was dropped.

Various reports have linked Lily Allen, Mel B, Victoria Beckham and Kelly Roland as possible replacements for the seemingly unpopular Danni Minogue. But Cheryl has refused to sign her contract before Danni's future on the show is sorted, leaving Simon Cowell with the possibility of losing the star of the show.

Since Cheryl Cole joined X Factor last year, viewing figures have reached new highs as she proved popular with millions of viewers each Saturday night. She replaced Sharon Osbourne and has been highly praised in the media for her role as judge, along side Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh.

UK Charts: Top 10 Singles of 2008

X Factor's Alexandra Burke has the best selling single of 2008, according to the official chart listed below. Her version of 'Hallelujah' sold a staggering 888,000 copies in just two weeks, but it will mean no single sold more than a million copies during 2008. The shift towards downloads and albums continues as CD sales dropped during the year.

Alexandra Burke was also #2 with the other X Factor finalists single 'Hero', selling 751,000 copies and clearly ahead of Welsh singer Duffy, who sold 536,000 copies of her single 'Mercy'. Madonna managed to gain an entry in the chart at #9 with '4 Minutes'.

Top 10 Selling Singles of 2008:

1. Hallelujah - Alexandra Burke**
2. Hero - X Factor finalists
3. Mercy - Duffy
4. I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
5. Rockstar - Nickelback
6. American Boy - Estelle/ Kanye West
7. Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon**
8. Now You're Gone - Basshunter
9. 4 Minutes - Madonna/ Justin Timberlake
10. Black & Gold - Sam Sparro

*Source: Official Charts Company
** still in Top 40

Alexandra Burke's X Factor Hallelujah - Fastest In Europe

Alexandra Burke looks set for the Christmas number 1 on Sunday with her debut single Hallelujah, after winning X Factor on Saturday. The single has already broken records across Europe, becoming the fastest selling download with a staggering 105,000 copies sold. It went on sale at midnight, just two hours after Alexandra won the X Factor.

The Leonard Cohen hit was an instant hit with the public who were won over by Alexandra Burke's emotional performance with Beyoncé during Saturday night's record breaking final, with 14 million tuning in.

The single is released on CD this Wednesday , yet is virtually guaranteed the number 1 Christmas position after selling 23,000 more downloads than Leona Lewis two years prior with A Moment Like This.