Gordon in the morning: Numpty at the nuptials

Matt Cardle has been busy this summer, according to a story fed to Gordon by Cowell's people:

The X Factor winner has spent the summer singing at his pals' nuptials, as well as house parties back home in Essex, to warm up for his pop launch.

A source said: "Matt wanted to get used to playing in front of an audience again.

"He performed to millions on The X Factor but he thought it would be good to get back up there - and fun too."

It's good practice for his career. Especially next summer, when his job will mostly involve singing at people's weddings.