Insiders had claimed that though the Careless Whisper hitmaker had turned down a full time role on the ITV show, he had agreed to apear as a guest judge on a one off basis. It was reported that Goegre would be paid a whopping £75,000 for his efforts.
However speaking on Loose Women this afternoon, the troubled singer said he ‘would never’ acts as a judge during the ‘cruel part’ of the series. Though he admitted that he would consider acting as a mentor to the contestants.
Insiders have suggested that George Michael has been planning to reinvigorate his career, by accepting a role on Simon Cowell’s new American X Factor show.
However Extra TV reports that Terri Seymour spoke exclusively to her ex-boyfriend Simon Cowell on the issue (it was easy for her, she’s holidaying with him in Barbados as we speak!) and he wholeheartedly denied that he is considering the ‘Faith’ star for the panel.
George Michael is reportedly willing to become a judge on the American version of ‘The X Factor’.
The ‘Faith’ hitmaker – who was jailed earlier this year for driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis – is said to see Simon Cowell’s offer to mentor hopefuls on the show, as a chance to turn his life around and put his career back on track.
A source said: “George is going to take the job. It’s an amazing opportunity to get back in the limelight and reverse his recent bad spell. Simon knows that Americans love him. He is as big in the US as he is over here in the UK.
George Michael made a surprise return for tonight’s X Factor final show. Last night George belted out ‘Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’ with finalist Joe McElderry and tonight he came back to perform his new single, ‘December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas).’
Simon Cowell confirmed on last night’s Xtra Factor that he had confirmed all the guest performances and duets for next week’s X Factor final. The Mirror has now reported that those guests would be George Michael, Paul McCartney, Michael Buble and Robbie Williams.
It is thought that Olly Murs will perform with Robbie Williams, Joe McElderry will sing with George Michael and Stacey Solomon will duet with Michael Buble. Paul McCartney will most likely give a solo performance during the live grand final.
George Michael is reportedly attending the X Factor live shows this weekend, in fact rumours suggest that the star is already at the studios.
The show’s contestants will be singing songs by the Wham! star and a show insider told the newspaper: “George is hoping to come and watch the live shows this weekend.”
X Factor bosses are reportedly trying to persuade George Michael to perform on this year’s X Factor live final. The show achieved a record 15 million viewers last Sunday and bosses are hoping to hit the 20 mililon mark on the night of the final.
An insider told the News of the World: “This is a cloak-and-dagger operation. Everything surrounding George’s appearance is shrouded in secrecy.
