April 3rd, 2013 by TV Writer Lynn.
As fans of X Factor USA will surely know, host Steve Jones was axed from the show and has since returned to the UK.
And a source reportedly close to Welsh presenter Steve told The Sun’s TV Biz, “There’s a bit of humble pie being eaten…
“Things haven’t worked out there, but Steve gave it a good go.”
I think it’s rather harsh to say there’s “humble pie being eaten” since personally, I’ve never seen any indication that Steve was anything other than a humble sort of person anyway, but nonetheless, I guess it’s got to sting that he was dropped from such a high profile show… Read more & comment »
May 21st, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Olly Murs has admitted that he would love to take over the presenters role on The X Factor USA.
The former X Factor UK runner up will be in America this summer, as he supports One Direction on their series of sell out concerts and with all his experience of hosting ITV2′s The Xtra Factor, he thinks he would be the perfect choice as Steve Jones replacement on the stateside series.
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February 22nd, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Simon Cowell is said to be considering returning to his original idea of a two host format for the upcoming series of X Factor USA.
The music mogul originally planned for Steve Jones to co-host the show with Nicole Scherzinger, when the format launched in America last year. However, after he sacked Cheryl Cole, Simon promoted Nicole to the judging panel – from which she has since been sacked – and Steve flew solo for the live shows.
Earlier this month, Cowell revealed that he had axed Jones, Scherzinger and judge Paula Abdul from the 2012 series and is now on the lookout for replacements.
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February 16th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Steve Jones has claimed that he would definitely work with Simon Cowell again, despite the fact that he just sacked him from The X Factor USA.
The Welsh host has returned to UK soil and will front BBC One’s ‘Let’s Dance For Sports Relief’ in just a few weeks time, however he told The Sun that he is not coming home with his tail between his legs and bears ‘no hard feelings’ towards the TV boss.
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February 8th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Dermot O’Leary has admitted that he is keen to keep presenting the British version of The X Factor and is not eyeing up the free spot on the American series.
The hunky presenter had of course put his name in the hat, when Simon Cowell was looking for a star to host his US series last year but was snubbed when the music mogul picked Welsh presenter Steve Jones over him.
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February 4th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Dermot O’Leary has every right to feel a little smug about the recent axing of Steve Jones from the X Factor USA, after all he went for the job himself and was snubbed by Simon Cowell in favour of the Welsh hunk.
However the soon to be married star insists that he took no pleasure in people’s constant criticism of Steve and his presenting style and after hearing that the handsome star had been axed from the hit Fox talent show, Dermot told The Daily Star:
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January 31st, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
OMG it’s been a bloodbath over at Fox this week!
When we heard rumours yesterday that the TV network were axing three of last year’s big X Factor stars we were sure at least one of the reports would be unfounded, but this afternoon it has been confirmed that both female judges – Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul – along with host Steve Jones, have been unceremoniously dumped.
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January 31st, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger will not be back on The X Factor this year.
A Fox official has confirmed that neither star will be back on the series when it kicks off later in 2012 and that bosses are now on the hunt for a new presenter to replace Jones and a judge to replace Scherzinger.
He refused to confirm or deny reports that Paula Abdul was also leaving the show, which would result in only Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid returning from the first series.
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January 2nd, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Christine Bleakley is reportedly considering making a move to America, having been sounded out by Simon Cowell about presenting his next US series of The X Factor.
The former Daybreak presenter – who will next hit our screens as co-host of ITV’s Dancing On Ice – is said to be weighing up her options in The States after her partner Frank Lampard was offered a contract with David Beckham’s football team LA Galaxy.
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December 31st, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Steve Jones is not having a good month!
Firs it was reported that X Factor USA bosses are planning to sack him from the show and replace him next year with a new – and most likely American host – and now it seems that he has become unlucky in love too.
The Welsh hunk – who has dated beauties such as Pamela Anderson and Halle Berry – reportedly tried it on with show judge Nicole Scherzinger at the wrap party last week but onlookers say she didn’t want a bar of it.
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