May 23rd, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
It’s been revealed today that this year’s X Factor judges, Sharon Osbourne – who as we reported was officially confirmed as returning to the show and replacing Tulisa this year – Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger, are costing the show £6million!
In terms of the judges’ wages, that’s a hike of £2million on last year’s salary bill, however, as this year’s series will be the show’s tenth anniversary, it’s believed ITV and Simon Cowell came over all L’Oreal and declared, “We’re worth it.” Read more & comment »
May 23rd, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
The X Factor judging panel has been confirmed (finally) and it seems that no one is happier than former contestant Rylan Clark.
The flamboyant singer made it all the way to the semi finals last year, under the watchful eye and protective wing of his mentor Nicole Scherzinger and he’s elated by the news that she will be back for a second series.
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May 22nd, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
As we reported today, Sharon Osbourne is officially back on The X Factor’s judging panel, and it’s been revealed by ITV that Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Nicole Scherzinger are returning too…
Which of course means that Tulisa is not.
She took to Twitter to tell her followers, “Just wanted to let you all know that I won’t be part of the X Factor panel this year… Read more & comment »
May 19th, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
As we reported earlier, it’s widely expected that tomorrow, while he’s announcing the judging panel for this year’s X Factor, Simon Cowell will reveal that Sharon Osbourne is returning to the show and will be replacing Tulisa…
And ahead of that expected announcement, X Factor’s old faithful Louis Walsh has not only kinda given the game away, he’s also revealed that he believes Sharon will “save” the show, which of course suffered dwindling viewer ratings last year.
Louis said, “She’s been dying to come back since she left and she knows she made a big mistake leaving.” Read more & comment »
May 15th, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
Louis Walsh thinks that Cheryl Cole could return to the UK version of The X Factor.
The Girls Aloud star left the British show in 2011 to venture to the US version with Simon Cowell. However, she was sacked from the American panel after only a few audition sessions and turned down the chance to join Louis and Gary Barlow on the British run.
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May 13th, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
The X Factor judges have not yet been confirmed yet some newspapers think they know exactly who will be on that panel when auditions start in just a few weeks time.
In usual fashion the rumours and speculation have been going on for months and months and months and everyone from Cheryl Cole to Sarah Harding has been linked to the coveted posts.
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May 12th, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
It’s been revealed today that although it’s yet to be officially confirmed, it’s understood that X Factor judges Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh will both return to the show’s panel this year…
However, while Nicole has negotiated a pay rise, faithful Louis has taken a pay CUT, and is said to have done so as he’s “mindful of economic troubles.” Read more & comment »
May 11th, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
X Factor judge and former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger has spoken out about the horrific practice of human trafficking while attending the annual From Slavery To Freedom gala in Beverly Hills this week, where she was joined on the VIP guest list by Jada Pinkett Smith and her daughter Willow.
Speaking to MSN at the event in Los Angeles, Nicole said, “Human trafficking is the modern-day slavery and it’s bigger than ever.
“People don’t realise it’s the biggest trade, it’s a nine million US dollar industry… Read more & comment »
May 9th, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
Dermot O’Leary has revealed that the lineup for this year’s X Factor series has been 95% finalised.
The series returns to our screens in August 2013 and judges auditions for the new run begin next month, however, the panellists have not yet been confirmed by the channel or Simon Cowell.
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May 8th, 2013 by Nick Barnes.
As the start of The X Factor 2013 grows ever closer, the long list of names linked to the judging panel grows ever longer – it happens religiously, year in, year out.
The latest name to be added to the list is Spice Girl Mel B. It is said that she is set to pinch Nicole Scherzinger’s seat on the panel when the show returns later this year.
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