Simon Cowell says that he wants to stage a political showdown in the style of The X Factor.

Actor and writer Stephen Fry tops a poll of the UK's favourite dinner party hosts.
Click here to read our interview with unofficial Simon Cowell biographer Chas Newkey-Burden.
Simon Cowell is reportedly organising a secret charity project with David Cameron.

Gordon Brown says that X Factor twins John & Edward are "not very good".

Conservative Party leader David Cameron admits that he is addicted to X Factor's John & Edward.
Former BBC director general Greg Dyke recommends that the Conservative party scrap the licence fee.
Leading broadcasters issue a joint proposal for a live election debate to the three major parties.

Gordon Brown is ready to take part in TV debates with rival leaders for the next general election.
Find out what the judges made of the first eight celebrities' opening Ballroom performances.
Neighbours: 5786: Zeke tries to escape the store room.
Monday, 17:30 on Five.
Home and Away: 4966: Kirsty's illness is unknown.
Monday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2701: Zoe's trial commences.
Monday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Will suddenly collapses.
Monday, 19:00 on ITV1.
Coronation Street: Rosie blackmails John for more cash.
Monday, 19:30 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Max's plot to fleece Ian takes a surprising turn.
Monday, 20:00 on BBC One.
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