Producers of The X Factor: The Band wanted to bring back Mis-Teeq, a group comprising Ms Dixon, Sabrina Washington and Su-Elise Nash.

This year saw a string of colourful comments by the great and good. Author PAUL DONNELLEY rounds up the most shocking and hilarious remarks of 2019. So who said what?

A source said the music mogul, 60, who is currently sunning himself with his wife Lauren Silverman and son Eric in Barbados, was 'obviously upset' at the snub.

The music mogul, 60, and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 42, hosted a birthday lunch for Coco and Terri and their son Eric, six, was invited too.

Britain's Got Talent is set to return, having filmed auditions before the coronavirus pandemic took hold. Simon Cowell explains why the series has to be about escapism more now than ever.

The TV personality, 67, previously claimed that the music mogul refused to have her back as a judge on The X Factor because she was 'too old'.

The former X Factor judge, 67, recently underwent a 'painful' fourth facelift and has had several procedures over the past 20 years.

The chart-topping band are rumoured to be reuniting for the 10th anniversary of their formation on The X Factor in 2010.

Yet another band of rain is set to move in across southern parts of England into the east coast today as torrential downpours travel from the continent. This follows flash flooding in Edinburgh yesterday.

Thunderstorms are unleashing downpours across south-east England as a yellow warning covers northern, eastern and central regions today after rain caved in a Tesco roof in Stirling last night.

The violent hail and rain storm has caused chaos in the Yorkshire Dales, with a bridge collapsed in Grinton and parts of the railway line between Kirkby Stephen and Garsdale washed away.

Shoppers at the Asda store in Leith, Edinburgh, watched the rain lash down from the lights as they tried to avoid a soaking. Connor Moore was shopping at the time and uploaded a video.

Countless engaged couples have had to postpone their weddings because of the coronavirus, and many are setting their new wedding dates for the second half of 2020 or the spring of 2021.But research indicates the pandemic won't be over by then, so couples could be forced to postpone again.Couples who choose to go through with a big wedding before there's a vaccine for the coronavirus could also be putting themselves and their guests at risk.It's best to wait to plan your wedding until there's a vaccine for the coronavirus, but there are still ways you can celebrate your marriage in the meantime.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Although the celebration itself is fun, planning a wedding is mostly exhausting.Engaged couples are consumed by their weddings in the weeks, months, and years

The dryer will not kill all germs since many dryers don't get hot enough. You should always wash your clothes with detergent before putting them in the dryer.Some other things you can do to keep your clothes germ-free are avoiding contaminated surfaces and hang-drying your clothing on a sunny day if you do not have a dryer. This article was medically reviewed by Tania Elliott, MD, who specializes in infectious diseases related to allergies and immunology for internal medicine at NYU Langone Health.Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.Pathogens, like infectious viruses and bacteria, start dying at 113° Fahrenheit. However, 140° Fahrenheit or higher is required to disinfect your clothing, says to Ryan Sinclair, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of environmental microbiology at

In situations like the coronavirus pandemic, infectious disease doctors are indispensable experts who help us better understand viruses and the steps that society can take to mitigate damage.Infectious disease specialists are some of the lowest paid physicians in the US, according to data from Medscape."There are not enough people like me in the world right now," Dr. Emily Landon, an infectious disease specialist at University of Chicago Medicine, told Business Insider. "It's hard to pay off your medical school loans in this kind of a job.""The greatest barrier to going into our field is the financial concerns," said Dr. Thomas File, Jr., president of the Infectious Disease Society of America.Read live updates about the coronavirus here.Experts who can help protect the world against viral

The first step to getting rid of allergies is to get tested for what you are actually allergic to.If you're allergic to common allergens like dust mites, make adjustments to your home, like purchasing dust mite covers for your bed or get an air filter.To get rid of allergy symptoms, you can use a nasal saltwater rinse to clear out any irritants, or take antihistamines to relieve other symptoms like itchy eyes and congestion.This article was medically reviewed by Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, otolaryngologist and laryngologist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Pacific Eye, Ear & Skull Base Center at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.Over 50 million people in the US experience allergies each year, suffering symptoms

When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.The Tempo Studio is a comprehensive at-home fitness solution with quality equipment and effective streamable workouts.The cabinet features gym-grade weight plates, stainless steel barbell and dumbbells, and a huge 42-inch color touchscreen that shows each workout and helps correct your form and technique. During my two-week testing period, the Tempo experience far exceeded my expectations and satisfied so much of what I've missed about going to my local fitness center. It even had me questioning whether I'd ever need to pay the dues to visit a physical gym if I owned a unit of my own. Though it's expensive at $1,995 for the machine (plus $39 a month for access to the workout classes), the cost is comparable

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 1,981 and the number of cases climbed to 59,662 in India.This is an increase of 95 deaths and 3,320 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry. The total number of cases also include 111 foreign nationals.The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 1,981 and the number of cases climbed to 59,662 in the country on Saturday, registering an increase of 95 deaths and 3,320 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 39,834, while 17,846 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said. "Thus, around 29.91 per cent patients have recovered so far," a senior health ministry official said.The total number of cases also include 111 foreign nationals.A total 95 deaths

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It's pretty crazy for me to be nominated for Sports Personality of the Year award. I found out when my management company rang me but it didn't really sink in until the official announcement.

Chairman Adam Schiff had said the report will be released 'soon' and now it's reported the Committee will have 24 hours to view the documents from Monday evening then will vote to approve it Tuesday.

Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani wants the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and declare the Democratic-driven impeachment unconstitutional.

Republican congressional candidate Robert Hyde said he was communicating with another man about 'intel' on U.S. ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, even as he dismissed it.

University of California experts showed that location-tagged tweets by Ukraine residents could have been used to map out sentiments towards Russia in real-time.

The film 'Mr Jones' which is due to be released on February 7 shows Jones - played by James Norton - eating the remains of a young boy. But Jones's great-nephew said this is completely false.

Ksenia Didukh, 83, was pronounced dead in Stryzhavka, west Ukraine, after medics were called and found her without a pulse, but was rushed to hospital ten hours later after showing signs of life.

Woman, named only as Galina, fell sick with coronavirus after a 19-day stay at a perinatal unit in Ukraine, gave birth to a baby girl, was rushed to intensive care, but died just hours later.

The four men and two women - from France, the United States, Ukraine, Turkey and Nepal - had been living in the cave near Rishikesh in Uttarakhand state since March 24.

Nina Rudchenko, 57, was attacked in Maryanske, Ukraine, by two brothers aged 27 and 30. She was dragged to a cemetery before being forced to dig her own grave (pictured), which she was buried in.

Southampton host Tottenham in the pick of the 3pm games on the weekend of the fourth-round of the FA Cup. Follow all the action with DANNY GALLAGHER.

Welcome to Power Line, a weekly energy newsletter brought to you by Business Insider.Here's what you need to know:Want to get this newsletter in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. Got a tip or feedback about this newsletter? Email energy@businessinsider.com. Don't forget: Sunday is Mother's Day. Happy Friday, folks! I am delighted to announce that earnings season is mostly over — which means nearly all the top energy execs have revealed new details about how their firms are faring. More on that below. Other things that delight me include hand blenders, plucking carrots out of the ground, tempeh if cooked right, and last year. Let's get to it, starting with an update on oil. 75634682A timeline for the recovery of oil markets The term "recovery" may still be premature, but at least some

Bradley Dack's elegant 76th-minute flick looked to have settled proceedings on his 50th appearance for the club, but Villa got their rewards in the third minute of added time through Hourihane's precise effort.

ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Wilson rose from the bench to spare Bournemouth’s blushes after they chucked away a two-goal lead against Blackburn.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the FA Cup fourth round draw including date, time and channel plus the ball numbers and teams through so far.

CRAIG HOPE AT EWOOD PARK: Newcastle booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup thanks to extra-time goals from Joselu and Ayoze Perez on Tuesday evening.

Ex Geordie Shore star Scotty T has been slammed for encouraging fans to quit their jobs and earn more money from gambling, one month after being declared bankrupt.

Emergency services were called to a charter boat in Sydney Harbour at 8pm on Sunday after a man was found passed out.

The authenticity of Ryan Gallagher and Charlotte Crosby's relationship has come into question since they met on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

The Geordie Shore girls were out in force on Saturday night as Chloe Ferry, Bethan Kershaw and Sophie Kasaei stepped out in Newcastle to celebrate a pal's birthday.

The two reality stars, both aged 25, were said to have parted ways on Monday after they unfollowed and removed traces of each other on their social media.

The Geordie Shore star, 30, has given fans a glimpse of her luxury new Newcastle home, which she bought earlier this year, featuring plush velvet furnishings and a walk-in wardrobe.

She recently revealed that she's lost two stone.  And Chloe Ferry proudly showed off her svelte figure in a series of Instagram posts on Friday.

Srini Pillay is a psychiatrist and physician who studies the effects of anxiety on the brain.He says that panic about the coronavirus is natural, but warns that obsession over the outbreak can take a toll on both your mind and body.Continued, extreme levels of worry have been shown to increase the risk for physical illnesses - protecting your psychological health will help protect your bodily health.Pillay says to stay informed without spending your day glued to the news, try to avoid expecting the worst, and acknowledge the positive aspects of your life.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Panic concerning the novel coronavirus is natural - and rational, considering the impact of stocks falling and revenues thinning on social distancing policies.Beyond that, I can confirm that these situations

DEREK LAWRENSON AT WENTWORTH: Forget the vasectomy that made walking painful the last time Danny Willett played in the BMW PGA Championship. His pride was hurting far more.

The PGA Tour say they are still weighing up their options after it was claimed they had ordered a million coronavirus test kits to get to distribute among players and staff on tour.

Morgan Overholt is the founder and owner of Morgan Media LLC, a graphic design agency.Despite the unforeseen circumstances of the pandemic, her small business was ready to continue operating and functioning at full force.Her employees and clients were already accustomed to remote work, so shelter-in-place policies haven't greatly affected her, and she relies on other freelancers for work so she can scale her team to fit business needs.She advises other small businesses looking to pandemic-proof their companies lean on remote tools, get good at finding clients online, diversify their income streams, and keep their operations agile and lean.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Of the many challenges I expected to face when I quit my normal 9-to-5 job to launch a freelance graphic design agency

Westend61/Getty ImagesBreak your long-term goal into bite-sized tasks.If your have some extra time, consider investing in your career development.Experts advise taking online courses and volunteering virtually to help a cause you care about.It's also wise to get your job-search materials in order, so that you won't be scrambling if you wind up needing them.Click here for more BI Prime stories.In the era of social isolation, a lot of people have some extra time on their hands.That could be simply because they're no longer commuting to an office or meeting up with friends at restaurants. The cause could also be more distressing: They're among the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs in the last few weeks or their work hours have been reduced.Let's be clear. In the short term, losing

States and city governments are offering millions in loans and grants to businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. California's IBank is offering up to $50,000 in direct loans and loan guarantees for companies with fewer than 750 employees, while Maryland is granting $100,000 to manufacturers that can quickly pivot to make personal protective equipment (PPE) and other critical needs items. Most applications are submitted online and require basic business information as well as proof of how business revenue declined due to COVID-19.This piece will be updated as new information becomes available.Click here fore more BI Prime stories.As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the lives and operations of millions of American business owners, more state and local governments are offering

Two tax provisions of the $2 trillion stimulus package could put cash back into small business owners' pockets almost immediately. Most businesses will be eligible to defer payroll taxes and receive tax credits for keeping employees.However, businesses may not be eligible for tax relief if they receive a forgiveable loan through the Paycheck Protection Program.To understand how business owners can take advantage of these programs Business Insider reviewed IRS guidelines and spoke with a small business advisor at Wiss & Co. accounting firm. Click here for more BI Prime content.Businesses that have been forced to close, limit operations, and lay off employees during the coronavirus pandemic have several lifelines available to them, two of which are tax-related and could put cash back in their