X Factor’s Treyc Cohen to switch on Telford Christmas lights
Friday 12th November 2010, 7:00PM GMT.
X Factor finalist Treyc Cohen, who was caught up in this week’s vote controversy, will be heading to Shropshire this month to switch on the Telford Shopping Centre’s Christmas lights.
The Tamworth singer, who became the seventh finalist to leave the show last weekend, will also be performing and meeting fans during the evening of entertainment on November 25.
Appearing alongside Treyc will be the stars of Oakengates Theatre’s pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, the Beacon Radio Roadshow and special guests from across the region.
Treyc’s exit from the hit ITV1 show on Sunday evening has sparked more than 2,000 complaints to TV watchdog Ofcom and ITV after Cheryl Cole refused to choose between her and another act because she mentored them both. Katie Waissel remained on the show instead, despite being less popular with viewers.
But the 26-year-old singer, who also appeared in last year’s X Factor and made it through to the final 24, is not bitter and has said she’s thoroughly looking forward to whatever comes next in her singing career.
Treyc will perform four tracks before flicking the switch on the shopping centre’s new festive light display.
Immediately following the lights switch-on, Father Christmas will parade around the centre before opening his Grotto in Sherwood Square.
“Treyc is a real talent and a local girl too, so we’re delighted she’s agreed to kick off our Christmas festivities in style this year,” said Tracy Hadley, Telford Shopping Centre marketing manager.
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Yet another reason to keep away from the revolting chav-ridden dump.
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I suppose you might aswell get in there first Rob..
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Oh wooooooow!
What did you say she’d done again?
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nothing!
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Oh joy !!!
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It seems that once again the english language to breaking point.
Ms Hadley, since when has Tamworth been local to Telford? It must be the best part of 40 miles.
Me? I’m off to my local for a pint, now where should I go? Worcester,Leominster,Chester or Llangollen?
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how about wagner , he is a local lad to he is from dudley!! , come on tracey get a grip and get some one famous to turn them on , not someome who has got booted off x factor .
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I thought Wagner was a long-dead German composer…..he was certainly famous though!! I’ve never heard of the one from Dudley……
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id rather stay at home than watch her turn the lights on , i mean she is not even famous all she has done is sing a few songs on tv, ill happy put on a mr blooby costume im sure more people would want him to turn them on!.
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Moan Moan Moan.
She has a great voice compared to other finalists and shes a nice girl.
Can’t wait to see her and say hi:-)
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rubbish
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great voice fine, but can she turn lights on ??
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Get a life man!
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Well the Christmas spirit is definitely in short supply where you guys are concerned!
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why not get a local football star to do them like danny guthrie the newcastle united star who was born and bred in telford…..someone who has actually made it and become a celebrity
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Danny who?
Never heard of him!
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What a coup for Telford! I never thought they’d top Stavros Flatley but then they pull an A-lister like this out of the bag! Gosh, its getting like Beverley Hills round there, you ought to think about erecting a large “TELFORD” sign on the wrekin – Hollywood style (thats if you can keep the vandals away for 5 minutes).
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….and here was me thinking all those holes in the pavements were down to poor maintenance – they’re actually going to be used to hold handprints of the stars, like in Hollywood….
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WONDERFUL. I am enthrilled. How much will the taxpayer be paying for this visit?
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Yeah, who is she again???
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