Talking of 2006 tours, dates have been announced for the X Factor Live tour, which will see the top eight finalists from the pop reality show go on the road, presumably for one last bit of fame and glory before they disappear to be never heard of ever again. The show apparently includes some special guests and "performances from some of the show's more memorable characters", so there's possibly some freak show style enjoyment to be had here, even if you don't rate the show's winners. Dates as follows:
17 Feb: Newcastle Arena
18 Feb: Glasgow SECC
20 Feb: Aberdeen ECC
22 Feb: Sheffield Arena
23 Feb: Birmingham NEC
24 Feb: Nottingham Arena
25 Feb: Manchester Arena
26 Feb: London Hammersmith Apollo
2 Mar: Bournemouth International Centre
5 Mar: Cardiff International Arena
7 Mar: Brighton Centre