2014-11-30 XFactor UK - QAL PERFORMANCE

#41

'Kimberly_Caldwell_4_Life' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 12:44 PM'

Figured it was just a rumor. Thanks for posting.

#42

'misswood' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 12:52 PM'

They aren't performing that week, or not performing AT ALL on the show?

#43

'madamimadam' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 1:12 PM'

We're not sure. I've asked them to clarify but got no response.

#44

'rustycat' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 1:39 PM'

I don't think it was "just a rumor" at all....I think some fans went a little nutso thinking that they would appear next week after they changed the theme to Q v MJ (given that the guest performers had already been announced and Brian will be in the USA for most of the week)....but given 1) Jamesin Rehab had 8 names on his list, all of which made sense and 2 of which have now been confirmed to perform, 2) he is a good source, 3) Queen Forever is being released Nov. 10/11, 4) UK/Europe QAL tour, 5) Adam's bizarre follow of x factor UK twitter account a few weeks ago, and 6) Shosh confirmation that one more of her clients appearing this season, its a pretty good bet that QAL booked to appear at some point. I don't think the list of performers was a mistake or a misunderstanding. Now, maybe it fell through; maybe Brian and Roger cancelled after the show switched from a full episode of just Queen music to a Q v MJ theme; maybe some other unexpected conflict. Or more likely, they will be performing on some other week. If not, c'est la vie.

#45

'madamimadam' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 1:49 PM'

And that, folks, is as fair an assessment of the situation as you will ever get!!!!

Standing O!!!!!

#46

'Carmi' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 2:02 PM'

How were you able to just flip it off that it was just a rumor? There was a lot of buzz surrounding this to be "just" a rumor with credible people involved.

The MJ thing being added might have been a tipping point for Brian and Roger. Roger, when interviewed, had alluded to the fact that the MJ estate were very hard to deal with and dragged their feet about releasing songs that MJ and Freddie recorded. There were two of them and only one was released. Maybe, and that is a big maybe and speculation on my part, the estate had demands for IdolUk too and Roger and Brian did not want to meet said demands.

There could be a myriad of reasons that they will not perform but to dismiss it as a simple rumor? Well, I don't think so.
Edited because IdokUK is NOT X Factor. JFC

#47

'madamimadam' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 2:04 PM'

Jadelle1 · 9m 9 minutes ago
X Factor 2014: Brian May CONFIRMS Queen + Adam Lambert will NOT appear this weekend! | Unreality TV http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/x-factor/x-fa...appear-weekend/ … via @UnrealityTV

#48

'Mateja' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 2:20 PM'

One Direction's album is being released on November 17, that's not next Monday.

And yeah, One Direction are Sam Smith are set for this coming weekend, the theme really doesn't matter.

I think the only other edge artist that could be a candidate for a performance is Ariana Grande. Hot young popstar promoting her album and her third single.

#49

'rustycat' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 2:41 PM'

or nick Jonas...his single is doing really well right now in the US and his album comes out, at least in the US, this month...don't know what efforts they've made in the UK with him yet or when his album will be released there

#50

'madamimadam' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 3:24 PM'

QueenWillRock · 56m 56 minutes ago
The @TheXFactor Factor this Saturday at 8pm on ITV...@QueenWillRock vs @michaeljackson ...very timely. More info @ http://www.itv.com/xfactor/live-shows/new-theme …

#51

'Kimberly_Caldwell_4_Life' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 4:49 PM'

Until it's confirmed by Adam/Queen's camp OR the OFFICIAL X Factor themselves? Yeah, I'd say it's a safe bet that it's just rumor. And now we know that it was posted on Brian's site that they won't be on.

#52

'bebeg' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 5:10 PM'

But which rumor was Brian referring to....the one that they were going to be on this coming weekend or the earlier report that they are on the list of guests artists who will be appearing on the show.

#53

'rustycat' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 5:29 PM'

it was in the context of this weekend's Queen v. MJ episode...but who knows if he was referring to just that episode or all future episodes...he didn't say

#54

'3ku1' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 5:38 PM'

Sounds to me like Brian is downplaying their role in XFactor. He has turned down rumours of playing this weekend. Some fans just presumed (me too haha) based on the type of theme. I don't think Brian ever said at all. Because obviousley with all the leaked artists performing. I am thinking 1D performance well be reserved for the finalie. Queen and Adam are more of an arena type performers. Being in Studio prob doesen't suit them. I read the finalie is going to be at Wembley Arena or the O2 sounds good. So I'm pretty optimistic, they have been booked for the finalie, makes sense for them.

#55

'Sabine' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 5:41 PM'

Some excellent news ahead of Monday’s release of Queen Forever. This Saturday’s X Factor will be a Queen Vs Michael Jackson special.

Please note: Contrary to rumours, Queen + Adam will NOT be appearing!
English is not my first language but for me the quote above is about the next show.

Usually I am very sceptical when it comes to rumours or unconfirmed allegations but James Ingham has some good sources and also Adam followed XFactor UK out of the blue some weeks ago. So I remain optimistic and think they will appear on the show during the next weeks. Also excellent promo for the upcoming UK shows.

#56

'rustycat' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 5:58 PM'

1D has already pre-recorded their performance and have already been announced as performing this weekend. Sam Smith has also been announced as performing this weekend. 1D may show up at the finale too I suppose

#57

'Love2Lurk' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 7:52 PM' post='26587268']
I would not be surprised if this all fell through....due to the cola wars !!!!

I have been reading.....Simon's leaving Idol is also connected to Coke Cola vs Pepsi battle....

For some reason Simon had a battle with Coke....

X Factor is sponsored by Pepsi....

Queen has just now launched this campaign with Coke Cola Red.....

I have a feeling it may have something to due with this.....

Sponsorship is everything......the war between Coke and Pepsi...is high stakes....

I don't know the details and I am guessing.....

However.....I would not be at all surprised tho ...if this is the case

#58

'3ku1' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 8:01 PM'

If thats the case I officially hate Coke and Pepsi haha. Doub it though that is has to do with some copyright infringement of sponsership, seems kinda petty. I don't want Queen on my show, they endorse Coke na na na na. Haha. I kinda have a feeling QAL well be on one of the corresponding results show, or the finalie. That leak of performers seems pretty solid and reliable from what I have heard. That maybe the Grand Finalie performers. I mean Rhianna, 1D, QAL e.t.c. If I was a promoter, that would be my dream performers list for a popular singing show performers.

#59

'Love2Lurk' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 8:10 PM' post='26587289']
It may be petty.....however...in the cola business....sponsorship is everything

#60

'Mateja' date='Nov 3rd 2014, 8:12 PM'

To be honest, I never see any Pepsi commercials during X Factor UK. The judges don't have soda cups in front of them, it's forbidden. The main sponsor is TalkTalk. I don't think Pepsi sponsors X Factor UK.

You can see the TalkTalk commercials on the link here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TalkTalkXFactor/videos

I really don't think Queen's association with Coke matters to XF UK. Guest artists have various endorsement deals and sponsors.

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