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Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow to return to X Factor?

TV Gossip

14 Feb 2012

Gary Barlow is in secret talks to return to 'The X Factor'. The Take That singer - who joined Tulisa Contostavlos, Louis Walsh and Kelly Rowland on the panel of last year's show - has confirmed he has been speaking to ITV1 bosses since December about…

Amanda Holden

Amanda Holden returns to BGT

TV Gossip

11 Feb 2012

Amanda Holden has returned to the 'Britain's Got Talent' judging panel. The 40-year-old star - who spent three days in critical condition in hospital after giving birth to her daughter Hollie Rose via an emergency caesarean section late last month…

Alesha Dixon

BGT Matchmaker David Walliams

TV Gossip

10 Feb 2012

David Walliams is playing matchmaker to his 'Britain's Got Talent' co-judge Alesha Dixon. The 40-year-old funnyman - who joins Alesha, Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden on the panel of the ITV1 show - asked one 21-year-old hopeful if he was single, and…

Carmen Electra

Simon Cowell flirts with Carmen at BGT auditions

TV Gossip

9 Feb 2012

Simon Cowell has been flirting up a storm with Carmen Electra at the 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions. The 52-year-old music mogul - who is currently on a break from fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy - and the former 'Baywatch' babe are said to have…

Oritse Williams

JLS want Oritse Williams in X Factor hot seat

TV Gossip

9 Feb 2012

JLS are keen for Oritse Williams to bag a place on 'The X Factor' judging panel. Jonathan 'JB' Gill explained as his bandmate masterminded the formation of the 'Take A Chance On Me' hitmakers - who shot to fame when they came second on the ITV1…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell blames himself for US 'X Factor' cull

TV Gossip

8 Feb 2012

Simon Cowell blames himself for the US 'X Factor' cull. Judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, and host Steve Jones have all been dropped from the TV talent show after just one season, and Simon believes that his bragging led to the mass…

Carmen Electra

BGT bosses ban booing

TV Gossip

8 Feb 2012

'Britain's Got Talent' bosses have banned the audience from booing during auditions. Crowd members had taken to jeering judge Carmen Electra - who is standing in for regular judge Amanda Holden - but producers are keen to curb it as well as stopping…

Carmen Electra

Carmen Electra booed at BGT auditions

TV Gossip

7 Feb 2012

Carmen Electra received a frosty reception as she stepped in for Amanda Holden on the 'Britain's Got Talent' panel yesterday (06.02.12). The former 'Baywatch' babe - who is replacing the 40-year-old star for the London stage of auditions - was…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell praises BGT Olympic hopeful

TV Gossip

7 Feb 2012

Simon Cowell has told one 'Britain's Got Talent' hopeful she is good enough to sing at the Olympic Games. Jeorgia Parara, 15, wowed Simon and his fellow judges - Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Amanda Holden's stand-in Carmen Electra - with her…

Simon Cowell

Red or Black blasted for 'glamorising gambling'

TV Gossip

7 Feb 2012

Simon Cowell's 'Red or Black' game show has been blasted for glamorising gambling. The ITV1 programme - which is hosted hosted by Ant and Dec - has become the subject of a complaint by the Gambling Commission, which met with show bosses on Friday…

Beyonce Knowles

Beyonce Knowles offered 500m to judge on X Factor?

TV Gossip

3 Feb 2012

Simon Cowell has reportedly offered Beyonce Knowles $500 million to be a judge on US 'X Factor'. The music mogul is thought to be keen on acquiring the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker's services for five series as he searches for a "big name" celebrity to…

Simon Cowell

Perez Hilton begs Simon Cowell for X Factor role

TV Gossip

1 Feb 2012

Perez Hilton has begged Simon Cowell to be considered for one of the vacant US 'X Factor' positions. The celebrity gossip blogger posted a video on his site, claiming he should be chosen to take over from either Nicole Scherzinger or Paula Abdul…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell eyes Mariah Carey for US X Factor

TV Gossip

1 Feb 2012

Simon Cowell wants Mariah Carey to join the US 'X Factor'. After announcing yesterday (31.01.12) that he had axed presenter Steve Jones and judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul from the show, the 52-year-old music mogul is reportedly determined…

Simon Cowell

Nicole, Steve and Paula axed from US X Factor

TV Gossip

31 Jan 2012

Judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul and host Steve Jones have all been axed from the US 'X Factor'. Show boss Simon Cowell is said to be keen to "take the show in a different direction", and has only guaranteed record producer L.A. Reid a place…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell thanks axed US X Factor trio

TV Gossip

31 Jan 2012

US 'X Factor' boss Simon Cowell has thanked judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul and host Steve Jones after they were axed from the show. The show boss paid tribute to the trio after they were dropped from the series and wished them success in…

Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly

Simon Cowell angers Ant and Dec

TV Gossip

31 Jan 2012

Ant and Dec were fuming when 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions were held up because Simon Cowell was having a bath. The presenting duo, along with judges David Walliams and Alesha Dixon, arrived at the Cardiff leg of the auditions on time at 2pm but…

Arlene Phillips and Len Goodman

Len Goodman wants Simon Cowell on Strictly

TV Gossip

31 Jan 2012

Len Goodman wants Simon Cowell to appear on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 67-year-old star is keen for the 'X Factor' boss - who poached former 'Strictly' judge Alesha Dixon for the panel of rival show 'Britain's Got Talent' - to appear on the BBC One…

Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul confirms US X Factor exit

TV Gossip

31 Jan 2012

Paula Abdul has confirmed she is leaving US 'X Factor'. The 49-year-old star - who has been axed along with fellow judge Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones - said her time as a panellist on the programme has been a "blessing" and she will still…

Alesha Dixon

Alesha Dixon upset by BGT blind date

TV Gossip

30 Jan 2012

Alesha Dixon was upset after Simon Cowell and David Walliams trying to set her up on a date with a 'Britain's Got Talent' hopeful. The reality TV judge was forced to change hotel rooms after her co-panellists told wannabe rapper Sacha where she was…

Olly Murs

Olly Murs planning iconic Brits outfit

Music Gossip

28 Jan 2012

Olly Murs wants to be an icon at the Brit Awards. The 27-year-old singer is "delighted" to have been asked to perform at next month's ceremony and has promised to don an outfit that people will remember forever. He said: "I haven't even discussed…

will.i.am

will.i.am slams The X Factor

TV Gossip

27 Jan 2012

will.i. am has hit out at 'The X Factor', claiming the judges "don't really know" what they're talking about. The Black Eyed Peas frontman - who is on the panel of the BBC show 'The Voice' alongside Sir Tom Jones, Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue…

Arlene Phillips

Arlene Phillips for Strictly return?

TV Gossip

27 Jan 2012

Arlene Phillips is set to make a shock return to 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 68-year-old dancer met with Mark Linsey, the BBC's Controller of Entertainment Commissioning, last week to discuss a possible return to the show following the defection of…

Emeli Sande

Emeli Sande wants Cowell introduction

Music Gossip

27 Jan 2012

Emeli Sande wants to be introduced to Simon Cowell before she writes any more songs for his artists. The singer-songwriter - who is the recipient of this year's BRITs Critics' Choice winner - has already penned hits for some of Simon's biggest acts…

Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly

BGT audition process is 'longest ever'

TV Gossip

26 Jan 2012

Britain's Got Talent's audition process it the "longest ever" this year because Simon Cowell is determined to find a star. Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, co-hosts of the ITV1 show, explained the music mogul has been giving them and his…

Amanda Holden

Amanda Holden's medical emergency

TV Gossip

26 Jan 2012

Amanda Holden almost died giving birth to her daughter. The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge was left in a critical condition and underwent several blood transfusions, while little Hollie Rose - who was born on Monday (23.01.12) - was put on a…

Cheryl Cole

Simon Cowell wants to bring back Cheryl

TV Gossip

25 Jan 2012

Simon Cowell "100 per cent" wants Cheryl Cole back on 'The X Factor'. The music mogul fell out with the singer last year when she was axed from the US version of the show after just four days, but now they are friends again he is hopeful they can…

Amanda Holden

Pregnant Amanda Holden taken to hospital

TV Gossip

24 Jan 2012

Amanda Holden was forced to pull out of 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions following signs she was going into labour. The 40-year-old panellist - who is believed to be around eight months pregnant - was admitted to hospital in London after experiencing…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell to shake up X Factor panel

TV Gossip

24 Jan 2012

Simon Cowell may replace the entire 'X Factor' judging panel. The music mogul - who brought in Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland to sit alongside original panellist Louis Walsh on last year's show - ranked the performances of the…

David Walliams

David Walliams reprimanded by BGT bosses

TV Gossip

23 Jan 2012

David Walliams has been warned to tone down his outrageous comments. The 40-year-old comic has reportedly been reprimanded by 'Britain's Got Talent' bosses who fear his lewd humour is too much for the show's early evening time slot. A source told…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell godfather to Amanda's baby?

TV Gossip

23 Jan 2012

Amanda Holden is keen for Simon Cowell to be godfather to her baby daughter. The eight months' pregnant star - who already has five-year-old daughter with husband Chris Hughes - wants her 'Britain's Got Talent' co-judge to be a godparent to the…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell slams 'crappy' X Factor

TV Gossip

21 Jan 2012

Simon Cowell thinks last year's 'X Factor' was "crappy". The 52-year-old music mogul - who quit the panel of the ITV1 show to launch the US version of the talent series - admitted there "wasn't enough raw talent" to the extent that the entire…

Kelly Brook

Amanda Holden blasts 'brainless' Kelly Brook

TV Gossip

21 Jan 2012

Amanda Holden thinks Alesha Dixon will succeed where Kelly Brook failed on 'Britain's Got Talent' because she has "a brain". The 40-year-old star explained the former 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge - who was poached from the BBC One show with a…

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole crowned queen of reality TV

TV Gossip

20 Jan 2012

Cheryl Cole has been named Best TV Judge in this year's Virgin Media TV Awards. Despite being sensationally sacked from the US 'X Factor' after just four auditions and then turning down a place on the British version of the talent show, the Geordie…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell: I was too cocky

TV Gossip

20 Jan 2012

Simon Cowell admits he was "too cocky" in 2011. The 52-year-old music mogul - who saw ratings fall for his shows 'The X Factor' and 'Britain's Got Talent', as well as 'Red or Black' failing to take off as he had hoped - explained his "ego was put in…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell: BGT winner will perform in space

TV Gossip

20 Jan 2012

Simon Cowell wants the 'Britain's Got Talent' winner to perform in space. The 52-year-old music mogul - who will return to the panel of the ITV1 show this year alongside Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon - is hoping to join the eventual…

David Walliams

David Walliams won't be a harsh judge

TV Gossip

13 Jan 2012

David Walliams won't be a harsh 'Britain's Got Talent' judge - because he doesn't have enough talent. The 40-year-old funnyman has joined the panel of the programme but admits he will find it hard to give negative feedback because he doesn't want to…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

BGT auditions to be held in Blackpool

TV Gossip

12 Jan 2012

'Britain's Got Talent' will be holding auditions in Blackpool. The ITV1 show is set to return to TV screens later this year and bosses are keen to get more cabaret-style acts in the competition so think returning to the North West seaside town for…

Emeli Sande

Emeli Sande launches competition for fan duets

Music Gossip

11 Jan 2012

Emeli Sande is taking part in a new competition which will allow one of her fans to sing with and star alongside her in a TV ad. The 2012 BRITs Critics' Choice Award winner is one of a number of celebrities who have teamed up with MasterCard for…

Leona Lewis

Leona Lewis more talented than chart rivals

Music Gossip

6 Jan 2012

Leona Lewis thinks reality TV singers are "more talented" than other artists. The 'Bleeding Love' hitmaker - who shot to fame after winning the UK version of 'The X Factor' in 2006 - believes contestants in star-search shows have to rely more heavily…

Kerry McGregor

Simon Cowell leads tributes to Kerry McGregor

TV Gossip

5 Jan 2012

Simon Cowell has led the tributes to former 'X Factor' contestant Kerry McGregor after she lost her battle with cancer. The wheelchair-bound singer - who took part in the ITV1 talent show in 2006 - was diagnosed with bladder cancer two years ago and…

Simon Cowell

BGT wannabes to audition on YouTube

TV Gossip

5 Jan 2012

'Britain's Got Talent' hopefuls can now audition via YouTube. The ITV1 show has joined forces with the video-sharing website to enable contestants to upload videos of their act directly to the 'BGT' channel from today (05.01.12) until January 22…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell returns to BGT

TV Gossip

3 Jan 2012

Simon Cowell is to return to 'Britain's Got Talent'. The 52-year-old music mogul - who quit the audition process of the ITV1 talent show last year before returning to judge the live shows - will once again join the panel alongside show veteran Amanda…

Little Mix

Little Mix hope to meet Simon Cowell in 2012

TV Gossip

30 Dec 2011

Little Mix are hoping to meet Simon Cowell in the new year. The girl group - made up of Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards - explained despite winning 'The X Factor' and receiving a bouquet of flowers to congratulate…

Little Mix

Little Mix fan Simon Cowell

TV Gossip

10 Dec 2011

Simon Cowell wants 'X Factor' finalists Little Mix to become the next Spice Girls. The music mogul - who still oversees the ITV1 show despite quitting his judging role to concentrate on the US version - is a huge fan of the girl group and thinks they…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell to make X Factor appearance by satellite

TV Gossip

9 Dec 2011

Simon Cowell is to make a surprise appearance on the 'X Factor' final - by satellite. The music mogul is based in Los Angeles working on the US version of the show and has requested a link so he can watch Amelia Lily, Marcus Collins and Little Mix…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell's BGT return confirmed

TV Gossip

8 Dec 2011

Simon Cowell is definitely returning to 'Britain's Got Talent'. The music mogul - who gave up being a full-time judge on the show this year, returning only for the final week of live shows - is coming back to the panel following the departures of…

Little Mix with Tulisa

Simon Cowell backs Little Mix to win X Factor

TV Gossip

30 Nov 2011

Simon Cowell is backing Little Mix to win this year's 'X Factor'. The 52-year-old music mogul - who is still at the helm of the ITV1 show, despite quitting his role on the judging panel to concentrate on the US version of the series - is a huge fan…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell to return to BGT

TV Gossip

30 Nov 2011

Simon Cowell is to return to the 'Britain's Got Talent' judging panel. The 52-year-old music mogul - who quit the ITV1 show earlier this year to concentrate on the launch of the US 'X Factor' - is to make a sensational comeback to the series…

Sinitta

Cowell offered Sinitta sum to not enter jungle

TV Gossip

18 Nov 2011

Simon Cowell offered Sinitta double her fee not to take part in 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' The media mogul was horrified to discover his former girlfriend was taking part in the ITV1 reality show and after pleading with her to reject…

Why X Factor is good for Christmas

Why X Factor is good for Christmas

TV critic Graeme Virtue is glad Cowell has a chokehold on the festive charts

16 Nov 2011

In the fickle court of public opinion, Simon Cowell stands accused of many crimes. Some against fashion, some against common politeness, but mostly against music. The charge sheet is long, and generally unlistenable, but among the various sonic offences…

Frankie Cocozza

Two X Factor acts face the chop on Sunday?

TV Gossip

4 Nov 2011

Two 'X Factor' acts are facing the chop this weekend. Show boss Simon Cowell - who left the series earlier this year to concentrate on the US version of the programme - is hoping the double eviction will improve the "quality and dedication" of year's…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell to return to The X Factor?

TV Gossip

31 Oct 2011

'X Factor' bosses are said to be begging Simon Cowell to return to the ITV1 show. After BBC One rival 'Strictly Come Dancing' bagged a bigger share of the audience on Saturday night (29.10.11) for the first time in four years, programme chiefs are…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow unsure about his X Factor future

TV Gossip

30 Oct 2011

Gary Barlow has admitted he is unsure if he will remain in 'The X Factor'. The Take That has been a huge hit with viewers since he took over from as head judge from show supremo Simon Cowell but Gary revealed the demands of the job along with…

Noel Gallagher

Noel Gallagher wants Cowell on X Factor

TV Gossip

26 Oct 2011

Noel Gallagher thinks Simon Cowell should return to 'The X Factor'. The 'AKA...What A Life' hitmaker - who was approached by the music mogul to replace him on the judging panel of the show before Gary Barlow was hired - thinks one of the reasons why…

Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh 'faced X Factor axe this summer'

TV Gossip

26 Oct 2011

Louis Walsh should have been axed from 'The X Factor' this summer. The under-fire Irishman - who is the only original judge left on the panel - had received his contract before show bosses decided to shake up the programme and because he signed the…

Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland and Gary Barlow

Louis Walsh to face X Factor axe?

TV Gossip

24 Oct 2011

Louis Walsh is facing the axe from 'The X Factor'. As part of a shake-up of the ITV1 show - which could see boss Simon Cowell return to the panel - 'X Factor' chiefs are hoping giving the Irish judge the boot could see the programme restored to its…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow told X Factor must get 'better'

TV Gossip

22 Oct 2011

Simon Cowell has told 'The X Factor' judges the show has to improve. The TV boss was unhappy with the quality of the performances on last weekend's show and was left raging after being told the viewing figures were 11.4 million - two million down on…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell furious with X Factor ratings

TV Gossip

17 Oct 2011

Simon Cowell is reportedly "furious" after 'The X Factor' lost more than two million viewers. The music mogul - who is still in charge of the ITV1 talent show despite quitting the judging panel to concentrate on the US version - has told producers to…

Simon Cowell

Red or Black to be axed?

TV Gossip

14 Oct 2011

'Red or Black' will only return if major changes are made to its format. Simon Cowell's game show - which was fronted by Ant and Dec and had a £1 million prize - was heavily criticised when it aired on ITV1 last month, and network executives admit…

Beyonce Knowles

Beyonce Knowles one of a 'super species' of pop stars

Music Gossip

6 Oct 2011

Beyonce Knowles is one of a "super species" of new pop stars, according to Simon Cowell. The music mogul is a huge fan of the 'Run the World (Girls)' singer - who is currently expecting her first child with husband Jay-Z - because of her ambition…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell plans 'X Factor for chefs'

TV Gossip

26 Sep 2011

Simon Cowell is to launch an "'X Factor' for chefs". The 51-year-old music mogul is planning to create a 'MasterChef'-style programme - which could be launched as early as next year - that would see wannabe cooks given various tasks before being…

One Direction

One Direction to become movie stars

TV Gossip

23 Sep 2011

One Direction are to star in a movie about their rise to stardom. The 'X Factor' runners up - made up of Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Harry Styles - have been followed by cameras from their stint on the show last year…

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole wows US critics

TV Gossip

22 Sep 2011

Cheryl Cole's short stint on the US 'X Factor' has wowed critics. The Geordie beauty was replaced on the show's judging panel by Nicole Scherzinger after just four auditions, but the Pussycat Dolls singer - who was originally co-host of the show…

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole snubs BGT

TV Gossip

21 Sep 2011

Cheryl Cole has turned down Simon Cowell's offer of a role on the 'Britain's Got Talent' judging panel. The Girls Aloud singer - who was axed from the US 'X Factor' by the music mogul earlier this year and then turned down a position on the UK…

Ollie Locke and Chloe Green at the Skyy Vodka Glamour Live event at London's Supper Club

Simon Cowell's Made In Chelsea advice

TV Gossip

20 Sep 2011

Chloe Green sought advice from Simon Cowell before agreeing to appear on 'Made In Chelsea'. The 23-year-old heiress - whose father is Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green - has joined the cast of the E4 reality TV show for its second series and admits she…

Kelly Rowland

Kelly and Tulisa to return to X Factor

TV Gossip

18 Sep 2011

Simon Cowell is set to sign up Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos for the next series of 'The X Factor'. The music mogul - who still produces the ITV1 show despite quitting the judging panel to concentrate on the US version - has been impressed…

Tulisa Contostavlos on We Love Pop cover

Tulisa got X Factor job because she is 'feisty'

TV Gossip

15 Sep 2011

Tulisa Contostavlos was picked to be an 'X Factor' judge because the producers wanted someone "young and feisty". The N-Dubz star is part of the new look judging panel for this year's series and she was stunned when she was contacted by bosses and…

Ant and Dec

Ant and Dec unsure if Red or Black will return

TV Gossip

15 Sep 2011

Ant and Dec don't know if 'Red or Black' will return. The presenters believe Simon Cowell's new ITV1 game show - where contestants battle for chance to win £1 million - needs improvements if it is to return for a second series and they are still…

Tulisa Contostavlos

Tulisa Contostavlos: I'm not scared of Simon

TV Gossip

9 Sep 2011

Tulisa Contostavlos isn't scared of Simon Cowell. The N-Dubz star was hired by the music mogul as one of the new 'X Factor' judges but instead of being intimated by her powerful boss, Tulisa likes to wind him up. The 23-year-old star - who is…

Ant and Dec

Pig farmer wins the jackpot on Red or Black

TV Gossip

9 Sep 2011

Pig farmer Darren Thompson has become Red or Black's third millionaire. The father-of-two scooped the huge jackpot on Simon Cowell's latest ITV1 show last night (08.09.11) when he followed the advice of his two-year-old daughter Olivia and chose…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell wants Cheryl on BGT

TV Gossip

9 Sep 2011

Simon Cowell wants Cheryl Cole to be a judge on 'Britain's Got Talent'. The music mogul - who sensationally sacked the Girls Aloud beauty from the US version of 'The X Factor' after just four auditions - admits he would be happy for her to join the…

Simon Cowell

Red or Black axes two contestants

TV Gossip

8 Sep 2011

Simon Cowell's 'Red or Black' has axed two contestants after tightening security checks. The ITV1 game show has come under fire since it was revealed 31-year-old Nathan Hageman - who scooped the £1 million jackpot on Saturday (03.09.11) - spent…

Red or Black hosts Ant and Dec

Red or Black thug to keep 1m prize

TV Gossip

7 Sep 2011

Nathan Hageman will be allowed to keep the £1 million he won on 'Red or Black' - despite serving time in jail for attacking his ex-girlfriend. The 31-year-old bricklayer scooped the jackpot on Ant and Dec's new ITV1 game show on Saturday (03.09.11…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell facing pressure to take back Red or Black prize

TV Gossip

6 Sep 2011

Simon Cowell is facing huge pressure to strip 'Red or Black' winner Nathan Hageman of his £1 million prize after it was revealed he beat up a woman. The 31-year-old bricklayer scooped the jackpot on Ant and Dec's new ITV1 game show on Saturday…

I'm A Celeb presenters Ant and Dec

Red or Black winner jailed for assault

TV Gossip

5 Sep 2011

The first millionaire winner of 'Red or Black' served two-and-half years in prison for assault. Nathan Hageman scooped the jackpot on Ant and Dec's new ITV1 show on Saturday night (03.09.11) but his win has sparked huge controversy after it was…

Louis Walsh, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland and Gary Barlow

X Factor makes record return with 12.6m viewers

TV Gossip

22 Aug 2011

'The X Factor' made a triumphant return to ITV1 with 12.6 million viewers tuning in on Saturday night (20.08.11). With new judges Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland joining Louis Walsh on the panel, the talent show smashed all…

Tulisa Contostavlos

Tulisa Contostavlos hints at Simon Cowell X Factor return

TV Gossip

22 Aug 2011

Tulisa Contostavlos has hinted Simon Cowell may make a surprise appearance on 'The X Factor' later in the series. The N-Dubz singer explained it is "quite possible" the 51-year-old music mogul - who quit as a panellist on the show after last year's…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow defends early axing for X Factor hopefuls

TV Gossip

18 Aug 2011

Gary Barlow insists it was "necessary" to axe 'X Factor' contestants at Boot Camp before they had chance to perform. The Take That star - who is joined on the judging panel by Louis Walsh, Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos - insists it was…

Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh slams Simon Cowell

TV Gossip

15 Aug 2011

Louis Walsh has branded Simon Cowell a "fool" for quitting the UK version of 'The X Factor'. The music mogul left the ITV1 talent show earlier this year to concentrate on the American version but Louis thinks he's made a big mistake because the…

Simon Cowell

X Factor finalists to be filmed round the clock

TV Gossip

15 Aug 2011

'X Factor' finalists are to be filmed 24 hours a day. Show bosses are seeking to make the show even more exciting this year, and as well as round-the-clock video footage, insiders claim that the house where those taking part in the live show will…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell sued by X Factor hopeful

TV Gossip

10 Aug 2011

Simon Cowell is being sued by an 86-year-old singer for allegedly subjecting him to a punishing physical ordeal before auditioning for the US 'X Factor'. Hyman Marks claims he and his 54-year-old asthmatic son, Stephen, were forced to film…

Olly Murs

Olly Murs plans X Factor loving

TV Gossip

8 Aug 2011

'Xtra Factor' host Olly Murs will not hold back if a girl on the show takes his fancy. The 27-year-old singer - who is set to present the ITV2 spin-off programme alongside Caroline Flack - admitted he would not let Simon Cowell stand in his way of…

Cheryl Cole

Simon Cowell 'got it wrong' over Cheryl Cole axe

TV Gossip

7 Aug 2011

Simon Cowell "got it wrong" over his decision to axe Cheryl Cole from the US 'X Factor'. The 51-year-old music mogul - who fired the Geordie beauty from the show's judging panel after just four auditions - thought the 28-year-old singer would be…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell plans 'toughest-ever' X Factor

TV Gossip

3 Aug 2011

Simon Cowell has masterminded the "toughest-ever" 'X Factor'. The 51-year-old music mogul - who is still in charge of the ITV1 talent show, despite having quit the judging panel to launch the series in the US - is planning a major revamp of the…

Steve Jones

Steve Jones: Simon Cowell is a 'Disney baddie'

TV Gossip

2 Aug 2011

Steve Jones thinks Simon Cowell is like a "Disney baddie". The US 'X Factor' host explained while the 51-year-old music mogul is "cruelly handsome", he is like a "b****y hermit" and prefers to stay in his hotel room and "hatch plans" rather than…

Simon Cowell

X Factor to feature 3-hour live shows

TV Gossip

2 Aug 2011

'X Factor' chiefs are planning three-hour long shows. Bosses of the ITV1 talent series want to maximise profits and think extending the first few opening episodes will be the ideal way, because it will please both fans and advertisers. An insider…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole end feud

TV Gossip

30 Jul 2011

Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole have called a truce on their feud. The Girls Aloud singer and the music mogul - who fell out after he axed her as a judge from the US version of 'X Factor' after barely a week - have become friends again after Simon rang…

Cheryl Cole

Sinitta: Simon was right to axe Cheryl from US X Factor

TV Gossip

25 Jul 2011

Sinitta thinks Simon Cowell made the right decision to axe Cheryl Cole from US 'X Factor'. The 42-year-old pop star - who has always accompanied the music mogul at the judges' houses stage of the UK version of the programme - believes Simon was…

Nicole Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger praises 'idol' Abdul

Celebrity Gossip

23 Jul 2011

Paula Abdul is Nicole Scherzinger's "idol". The former Pussycat Dolls singer is thrilled she was asked to replace Cheryl Cole on the judging panel of the US 'X Factor' because she admires the other judges, including LA Reid and Simon Cowell, so…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Simon Fuller suing 'The X Factor' US

TV Gossip

21 Jul 2011

'American Idol' boss Simon Fuller is suing the US version of 'The X Factor'. The Media mogul today (20.07.11) launched legal action against the Fox television network– which makes both shows – claiming he should have an executive producer credit and…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell 'bored' of The X Factor

TV Gossip

19 Jul 2011

Simon Cowell grew "bored" of 'The X Factor' before taking the show's format to the US. The music mogul - who will launch the TV talent show Stateside later this year at a cost of £2.1 million per episode - admitted he was growing tired of the UK…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell returns to X Factor

TV Gossip

9 Jul 2011

Simon Cowell made a surprise appearance at the 'X Factor' auditions yesterday (08.07.11). The 51-year-old music mogul - who departed the UK programme to launch the show in the US - arrived at London's The O2 and asked the 10,000-strong crowd if he…

Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland has seven assistants

TV Gossip

5 Jul 2011

Kelly Rowland is accompanied by seven assistants as she films 'The X Factor'. The former Destiny's Child singer is joined on the judging panel of the ITV1 show by Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos but Kelly has amazed producers with…

David Walliams

David Walliams to judge The X Factor

TV Gossip

19 Jun 2011

David Walliams would be a judge on 'The X Factor', but only if he could sit next to Simon Cowell. Although the seat beside Simon - who left the British show to focus on launching 'X Factor' in the US - is usually reserved for a woman, the comedian…

Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh misses Simon Cowell on X Factor panel

TV Gossip

17 Jun 2011

Louis Walsh misses the "fun" of working with Simon Cowell. The Irish music mogul is now the only original judge left on the 'X Factor' - with Simon, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue replaced by Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos - and…

Ronan Parke

Ronan Parke devastated over BGT fix claims

TV Gossip

9 Jun 2011

Ronan Parke was "really upset" when an anonymous blogger claimed he had been planted on 'Britain's Got Talent'. The 12-year-old singer thinks the writer - who caused outrage by suggesting the youngster had been signed up to Simon Cowell's record…

Ronan Parke

Simon Cowell: Ronan fix claims made me feel sick

TV Gossip

8 Jun 2011

Simon Cowell felt "sick to the stomach" over claims Ronan Parke's involvement in 'Britain's Got Talent' was a fix. The 51-year-old music mogul explained reading the damning online blog - which suggested the 12-year-old singer had been involved with…

Cheryl Cole

Simon Cowell encourages Cheryl Cole to judge The Voice

TV Gossip

8 Jun 2011

Simon Cowell is "encouraging" Cheryl Cole to take up a judging position on 'The Voice'. The 51-year-old music mogul - who sensationally axed the 'Promise This' singer from the panel of the US 'X Factor' - explained while ITV and the BBC are currently…

Oritse Williams

Oritse Williams: X Factor won't be the same without Simon

TV Gossip

7 Jun 2011

Oritse Williams thinks 'The X Factor' will not be the same without Simon Cowell. While the JLS singer - who shot to fame on the ITV1 show in 2008 when the group were runners-up to Alexandra Burke - thinks the new line-up of Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh…

Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow told to give Mr. Nasty act a rest

TV Gossip

6 Jun 2011

Gary Barlow has been told to give his Mr. Nasty act a rest on 'The X Factor'. The Take That singer - who joins Louis Walsh, Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos on the ITV1 show's judging panel - was originally instructed to assume the critical role…

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