Jls were left 'Devastated' By Simon Cowell

JLS were ''devastated'' when Simon Cowell refused to sign them after they finished in second place on 'The X Factor' in 2008.

JLS were "devastated" when Simon Cowell refused to sign them.

The 'Everybody In Love' hitmakers - who finished second to Alexandra Burke on 'The X Factor' in 2008 - admitted while being turned down by the music mogul was hard, they now think it was the "best thing that could have happened".

One Direction and JLS form X Factor supergroup

X FACTOR bosses are serving up a unique treat for this weekend's final – a SUPERGROUP of One Direction and JLS.

TV Biz can reveal that Britain's two biggest boy bands — sorry, Gary! — have been secretly working in the studio together on a "mash-up" of two of their biggest tunes.

1D and JLS — who both got their big breaks on X Factor — have been fusing their respective hits, What Makes You Beautiful and She Makes Me Wanna.

A show source said: "It's no secret that 1D and JLS have been booked for the final — but we're ratcheting things up a notch. The lads thought it would be a great idea if they all did a song together.

JLS: Just Between Us: Our Private Diary

JLS: Just Between Us: Our Private Diary
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With a triple platinum no. 1 album, two no. 1 singles, two Brits, two MOBO awards, a sell-out UK tour and a no. 1 bestselling book, it has been quite a year for JLS! 

 

Follow them backstage in this private diary and discover what life is like as the UK's hottest boy band! 

 

By far the most successful band ever to come out of the X Factor, JLS went from strength to strength in 2009 and are set to become one of the biggest boy bands the UK has ever seen. 

 

With their loyal legion of screaming fans, JLS are a true pop sensation. Since finishing X Factor - as the first band ever to make the finals - the boys have achieved things that did not seem possible 12 months ago. 

 

JLS' Marvin Humes loves an older woman

Sounds like Rochelle Wiseman is getting a run for her money with fella Marvin Humes. The JLS lad has admitted that although he loves his girlfriend, he can't help but fancy some famous older women.

The 26-year-old revealed, Lorraine [Kelly]... I've just got a soft spot for her. But close second is Carol. Got a serious thing for them..."

Well it's lucky JLS do so many early morning appearances on Daybreak then isn't it? Because we bet if there's anything that can get Marv’ out of a grumpy morning slumber it's Lorraine's face beaming back at him.

The JLS boys also revealed their Christmas plans at last night's Jingle Bell Ball.

"We'll be spending a lot of time with our families," they all revealed. While Marv' confirmed him and Rochelle will be enjoying a present-opening session together before getting everyone round for a big party.