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.
Read more & comment »
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.
Read more & comment »
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.
Read more & comment »
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.
Read more & comment »
May 3rd, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
Rylan Clark has admitted that he would love to see Nicole Scherzinger returning to the X Factor this year.
The flamboyant singer competed on the ITV show last year, only because Nic chose him at judges houses and mentored him throughout the series and he thinks the new batch of hopefuls could benefit from her years of experience.
Read more & comment »
April 28th, 2013 by Lisa McGarry.
![This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itvpictures.comFor further information please contact:SHANE CHAPMAN 0207 157 3043](http://static.unrealitytv.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/AL_WEBBER_40_MUSICAL_YEARS_14.jpg)
Nicole Scherzinger has reportedly caused massive problems behind the scenes of the X Factor with a last minute pay demand from bosses.
The former Pussycat Dolls singer isn’t sure whether or not she wants to return to the show or not apparently and has now told bosses that she will only do so, if they bump her pay by a whopping £1 million.
Read more & comment »
