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Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue to be axed?

TV Gossip

3 Apr 2011

Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue reportedly face the axe from 'The X Factor'. Show chief Simon Cowell is said to be planning the biggest shake-up in the talent show's seven years on screen and, with him and Cheryl Cole off to work on the US version of…

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie to be X Factor judge?

TV Gossip

1 Apr 2011

Lionel Richie is being lined up to be a judge on 'The X Factor'. The 'Hello' singer is in the frame to join the judging panel of the ITV1 talent show as boss Simon Cowell is keen to get the final line-up sorted, following all the recent…

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole wanted as Big Brother host

TV Gossip

31 Mar 2011

Cheryl Cole is being lined up to present a revamped version of 'Big Brother'. The reality TV show was axed by Channel 4 last year after 11 series but rival network Five are set to pick it up and are keen for the Girls Aloud beauty to take over from…

James Corden

TV stars turn out to honour unsung heroes

TV Gossip

30 Mar 2011

James Corden, Simon Cowell and Davina McCall were among the stars who turned out to honour the nation's unsung heroes at the News of the World Children's Champions Awards tonight (30.03.11). Hosted by 'Big Brother' presenter Davina, the ceremony…

James Corden

Stars turn out to honour unsung heroes

TV Gossip

30 Mar 2011

James Corden, Simon Cowell and Davina McCall were among the stars who turned out to honour the nation's unsung heroes at the News of the World Children's Champions Awards tonight (30.03.11). Hosted by 'Big Brother' presenter Davina, the ceremony…

Ant and Dec

Ant and Dec not worried about mocking Cowell

TV Gossip

30 Mar 2011

Ant and Dec aren't worried about upsetting Simon Cowell by basing a segment of their game show on his teeth. The 'Push The Button' hosts have created a model of the 'X Factor' judge complete with tiny body, high-waisted trousers, hairy chest and a…

Simon Cowell

X Factor auditions rescheduled

TV Gossip

25 Mar 2011

Auditions for 'The X Factor' have been re-scheduled so they don't clash with the royal wedding. Show boss Simon Cowell had originally planned for auditions for this year's show to take place in London on April 29, the same day as Prince William will…

Ant and Dec

Declan Donnelley prefers 'Britain's Got Talent' without Cowell

TV Gossip

20 Mar 2011

Declan Donnelley says 'Britain's Got Talent' is more exciting without Simon Cowell. The co-host of the show thinks it has got its "spark" back since the TV mogul gave up his place on the judging panel. This year Simon and Piers Morgan have been…

Simon Cowell

Jason Gardiner hits out at Simon Cowell

TV Gossip

19 Mar 2011

Jason Gardiner believes he is a better reality TV judge than Simon Cowell. The famously acid-tongued 'Dancing On Ice' panellist thinks he is a more useful addition to any show than the 51-year-old 'X Factor' star - who is currently launching the ITV1…

Amanda Holden

Amanda Holden to return to work on Mother's Day

TV Gossip

18 Mar 2011

Amanda Holden is to return to work on Mother's Day (03.04.11). The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge - who tragically lost her second child with husband Chris Hughes last month when she was six months into her pregnancy - has been asked to return to the…

George Michael

George Michael to join X Factor panel?

TV Gossip

18 Mar 2011

George Michael is set to become an 'X Factor' judge for one night only. The 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go' singer is to become the first celebrity guest lined up to appear alongside the ITV show's regular panel, in a move to shake up the format of…

Ant and Dec

Ant and Dec glad to say goodbye to humourless Simon Cowell

TV Gossip

16 Mar 2011

Ant and Dec are pleased to have said goodbye to "humourless" Simon Cowell on 'Britain's Got Talent'. The duo - who co-host the ITV1 show - admitted since the 51-year-old music mogul and Piers Morgan departed the series to pursue projects in the US…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell jets in for 'urgent' X Factor talks

TV Gossip

15 Mar 2011

Simon Cowell is having "urgent" talks with ITV1 bosses over the future of 'The X Factor'. The 51-year-old music mogul - who is yet to announce the line-up for the show's judging panel, despite the first round of auditions at London's O2 being just…

Laura Hamilton

Laura Hamilton to front The Xtra Factor?

TV Gossip

14 Mar 2011

Laura Hamilton is in the running to present 'The Xtra Factor'. The 'Dancing On Ice' star has quit her job as a children's TV presenter on Nickelodeon and is now being lined up to take over from Konnie Huq on the ITV2 spin-off show, after reportedly…

Westlife

Westlife part ways with Simon Cowell

Music Gossip

14 Mar 2011

Westlife have left Simon Cowell's record label Syco. The Irish boyband parted company with the music mogul - who they have worked with for over 13 years - and signed a new deal with rival record label Sony RCA amid rumours they were unhappy with how…

Cheryl Cole

The X Factor may be delayed

TV Gossip

13 Mar 2011

ITV bosses are considering postponing 'The X Factor' until January 2012. Show chief Simon Cowell is expected to miss this year's competition as the live stages, which take place in the autumn, will run at the same time as the finals in the new US…

Jeff Brazier

Jeff Brazier eyes 'Xtra Factor' job

TV Gossip

11 Mar 2011

Jeff Brazier is keen to swipe Konnie Huq's presenting job on 'The Xtra Factor'. The 31-year-old TV host - who is currently competing alongside professional skater Isabelle Gauthier in 'Dancing On Ice' - thinks fronting music mogul Simon Cowell's…

One Direction

X Factor groups hope to follow success of One Direction

TV Gossip

9 Mar 2011

Auditions for 'The X Factor' have been inundated with groups who are desperate to become the next One Direction. Although the boy band - mad up of Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne - did not win last year's series…

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole's US X Factor back-up plan

TV Gossip

8 Mar 2011

Cheryl Cole could be given a guest panellist role on the US 'X Factor'. The 27-year-old singer - who is still waiting to hear whether she will land a role on the judging panel of the Fox show - is reportedly being offered the back-up job by music…

Dannii Minogue

Dannii and Louis to re-audition for X Factor role?

TV Gossip

7 Mar 2011

Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh have been told they must re-audition for their judging roles on 'The X Factor'. The duo have reportedly been told by boss Simon Cowell they need to re-apply for their jobs and attend an interview if they want to be part…

Lily Allen

Lily Allen for The X Factor?

TV Gossip

4 Mar 2011

Lily Allen is in talks to replace Simon Cowell on the judging panel of 'The X Factor'. The 51-year-old music mogul - who is widely rumoured to be leaving the ITV1 show to launch the Stateside series later this year - has reportedly told his executive…

Mary Byrne

Louis Walsh backing Mary Byrne's career

TV Gossip

4 Mar 2011

Mary Byrne has the "100 per cent" support of former 'X Factor' mentor Louis Walsh. The Irish singer - who made it through to the semi-final of the last series of Simon Cowell's TV talent show - is soon releasing her debut album 'Mine and Yours' and…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell orders more BGT auditions

TV Gossip

3 Mar 2011

Simon Cowell has demanded further 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions take place. The 51-year-old music mogul - who is executive producer of the ITV1 show, despite quitting his place on the judging panel to launch the US version of 'The X Factor' later…

Jessie J

Jessie J blasts The X Factor

TV Gossip

2 Mar 2011

Jessie J has slammed 'The X Factor' for being "a pantomime". The 'Price Tag' hitmaker explained she would never have entered the ITV1 show in a bid to become famous, as it has become a "soap opera with music" in recent years. When asked whether…

Craig Revel Horwood

Strictly judge hoping to fill Simon Cowell's shoes as Mr. Nasty

TV Gossip

1 Mar 2011

Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood is hoping to fill Simon Cowell's shoes as TV's Mr. Nasty. The famously harsh-tongued judge is hoping the expected departure of the 'X Factor' boss to launch the ITV1 show Stateside could help to boost…

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell to replace Cheryl Cole on The X Factor?

TV Gossip

27 Feb 2011

Naomi Campbell is being lined up to replace Cheryl Cole on 'The X Factor'. The 40-year-old supermodel is reportedly in the running to fill the shoes of the 'Promise This' singer - who is widely believed to be quitting the ITV1 show in favour of a…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell wants US Gypsy Weddings?

TV Gossip

26 Feb 2011

Simon Cowell wants to take 'My Big Fat Gypsy Weddings' to the US. The 'X Factor' boss has met up with production staff at Firecracker - the body behind the hit Channel 4 show - in a bid to work out a way to translate the programme for the American…

Cheryl Cole

Sharon Osbourne thinks Cheryl's got The X Factor

TV Gossip

25 Feb 2011

Sharon Osbourne thinks Cheryl Cole will be "great" on the US version of 'The X Factor'. Although Simon Cowell is yet to confirm the line-up of judges, Sharon believes the 'Promise This' singer - who replaced Sharon on the judging panel on the UK show…

Simon Cowell

X Factor fans to cast Facebook votes?

TV Gossip

23 Feb 2011

Fans of 'The X Factor' may soon be able to vote for their favourite acts on Facebook. Bosses of the ITV1 show are believed to be in talks to put the format in place, which will allow users to cast their votes through the social networking site…

Simon Cowell

X Factor bosses offer Simon Cowell more money

TV Gossip

21 Feb 2011

'X Factor' bosses are set to increase Simon Cowell's current £5 million-a-year deal in a desperate bid to keep him on the show. ITV1 executives are reportedly prepared to "do everything" they can to keep the 51-year-old music mogul - who is believed…

Simon Cowell

Yvie Burnett not bothered by BGT axe

TV Gossip

21 Feb 2011

Yvie Burnett doesn't care about being axed from 'Britain's Got Talent' because her role wasn't significant. The voice coach - who helped make a star of 2009 runner-up Susan Boyle by working on her 'I Dreamed A Dream' debut album - was dropped from…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole quit The X Factor?

TV Gossip

20 Feb 2011

Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole have reportedly quit the UK 'X Factor'. The pair - who are joined on the ITV1 show's judging panel by Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue - have decided to leave their roles to concentrate on the launch of the US version of…

Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh's X Factor fears

TV Gossip

19 Feb 2011

Louis Walsh fears 'The X Factor' will "crumble to pieces". The 58-year-old judge is reportedly livid with Simon Cowell because the music mogul hasn't told his fellow UK panelists whether this year's show will go ahead because of his commitment to the…

Boy George

Boy George's X Factor hopes

TV Gossip

17 Feb 2011

Boy George wants to become a judge on 'The X Factor'. The flamboyant 'Karma Chameleon' hitmaker thinks he would be "great" on the ITV1 show, although he doesn't know if the current judges would be able to "handle" him, as he can be demanding when it…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell to launch new £1 million quiz show?

TV Gossip

16 Feb 2011

Simon Cowell is creating a new TV quiz show in which contestants can win up to £1 million. The 51-year-old music mogul is producing a live lottery-style game show, where he plans to fill an arena with 17,000 potential competitors who will each pay…

Konnie Huq

Konnie Huq unsure she will return to Xtra Factor

TV Gossip

15 Feb 2011

Konnie Huq doesn't know if she will return to present 'The Xtra Factor'. The 35-year-old host isn't worried about negative criticism she received for her fronting of 'The X Factor' spin-off show last year, but admits she is unsure whether show chief…

Konnie Huq

Konnie Huq to be replaced on 'The Xtra Factor'?

TV Gossip

13 Feb 2011

Simon Cowell is reportedly replacing 'The Xtra Factor' presenter Konnie Huq with Georgie Thompson. The TV boss is said to have lined up the Sky Sports beauty - who is dating 'Britain's Got Talent' presenter Declan Donnelly - for the ITV2 spin-off of…

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan for US X Factor?

Celebrity Gossip

12 Feb 2011

Lindsay Lohan is being lined up for a role on US 'X Factor'. The troubled 'Machete' actress - who could face a jail term over a recent accusation she stole a $2,500 necklace from upmarket Californian boutique Kamofie & Company - is reportedly…

Ant and Dec

Ant and Dec think Simon Cowell is best BGT judge

TV Gossip

12 Feb 2011

Ant and Dec think no one can replace Simon Cowell on 'Britain's Got Talent'. The presenting duo are currently filming the new season of the ITV1 show with Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff who have replaced Piers Morgan and Simon to join Amanda…

Shayne Ward

Shayne Ward blasts US X Factor minimum age

TV Gossip

11 Feb 2011

Shayne Ward thinks the US X Factor's minimum age of 12 is "too young". The 'Breathless' hitmaker - who shot to fame after winning the UK version of the talent show in 2005 - believes Simon Cowell should revoke his recent decision to allow kids as…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell confirms role on UK X Factor

TV Gossip

11 Feb 2011

Simon Cowell will take part in this year's 'X Factor'. The 51-year-old music mogul - who is launching the US version of the talent competition later in the year - has confirmed while he will definitely take part in the UK series, he is worried about…

Simon Cowell

X Factor voiceover star offered US role

TV Gossip

9 Feb 2011

The 'X Factor' voiceover man has been offered a role on the US version of the talent show. Peter Dickson - whose dulcet tones have been heard on the ITV1 show since it began in 2004 - is to fly out to Los Angeles later this month to talk to Fox…

Susan Boyle

Susan Boyle teaches Simon Cowell age lessons

TV Gossip

8 Feb 2011

Simon Cowell says Susan Boyle taught him never to make assumptions about people's ages. The music mogul - who is about to launch 'The X Factor' in the US - admitted he had been "guilty" of judging people by how old they were but his opinions changed…

Simon Cowell

X Factor judges yet to sign up

TV Gossip

4 Feb 2011

The 'X Factor' is in disarray after it was revealed none of the judges have signed to take part in this year's show - just weeks before auditions are scheduled to start. Preparations for the 2011 series have been put to the side while Simon Cowell…

Katie Price

Katie Price up for X Factor role

TV Gossip

1 Feb 2011

Katie Price is being considered for a judging role on 'The X Factor'. The former glamour model - also known as Jordan - is being lined up for the ITV1 talent show by music mogul Simon Cowell, who sees the mother-of-three as an ideal replacement for…

Simon Cowell

Big changes ahead for The X Factor

TV Gossip

28 Jan 2011

Simon Cowell has promised some "big changes" in this year's 'X Factor'. The 51-year-old music mogul - who is taking the show Stateside this spring - explained making format changes to 'Britain's Got Talent' has worked well, and he also plans to make…

Jessie J who has been nominated for a BRIT Critics' Choice Award

Jessie J approached by Simon Cowell

Music Gossip

27 Jan 2011

Jessie J has been approached by Simon Cowell. The 'Do It Like A Dude' hitmaker revealed she has been in talks to work with the TV mogul, who is head judge on talent search show 'The X Factor' - which airs annually in the UK and is set to start in…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell dedicates NTA award to colleague

TV Gossip

26 Jan 2011

Simon Cowell dedicated an award to a colleague who beat cancer at the National TV Awards tonight (26.01.11). The TV chief - whose reality programme 'The X Factor' won the Most Popular Talent Show award - caused an emotional standing ovation when he…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell 'to miss X Factor auditions'

TV Gossip

26 Jan 2011

Simon Cowell is reportedly set to miss the audition phase of this year's 'The X Factor'. The 51-year-old music mogul - who is launching the US version of the talent competition later in the year - is believed to have told frantic ITV1 bosses he would…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell's X Factor parties

TV Gossip

24 Jan 2011

Simon Cowell holds parties in his changing room after 'The X Factor'. Dermot O'Leary - who hosts the ITV1 show - revealed he even bumped into Prince Harry in the 51-year-old music mogul's dressing room on one occasion, but the young royal was less…

Dermot O'Leary

Dermot O'Leary worried about US X Factor

TV Gossip

22 Jan 2011

Dermot O'Leary is worried being British will ruin his chances of hosting the US version of 'The X Factor'. The 37-year-old TV star - who has presented the UK show since 2007 - is desperate to be given the chance when Simon Cowell launches it America…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell is secretly nice

Celebrity Gossip

16 Jan 2011

Simon Cowell is nicer than he pretends to be. Dermot O'Leary - who fronts British TV talent show 'The X Factor' - admits he was pleasantly surprised when he first started working on the programme because the head panellist is not as tough as he is…

Kimberly Wyatt

Kimberly Wyatt is 'no Simon Cowell'

TV Gossip

12 Jan 2011

Kimberly Wyatt hates being compared to Simon Cowell. The former Pussycat Dolls singer - who is a tough-talking judge on Sky1 talent show 'Got to Dance' - finds comparisons with the notoriously hard-tongued music mogul unfair. She said: "It blows…

Charlotte Church

Charlotte Church slams The X Factor

TV Gossip

5 Jan 2011

Charlotte Church thinks Simon Cowell was too scared to let her be a guest judge on 'The X Factor'. The 'Crazy Chick' singer believes she would have been a better choice than last year's panellists - including Nicole Scherzinger, Katy Perry and Pixie…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell judges Christmas karaoke

Celebrity Gossip

27 Dec 2010

Simon Cowell celebrated Christmas Day (25.12.10) by judging a karaoke contest. The music mogul spent the holiday at the Sandy Lane resort in Barbados with his fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy, ex-girlfriends Sinitta and Jackie St Claire and several other…

Louis Walsh

Guest judges to appear on Britain's Got Talent

TV Gossip

23 Dec 2010

'Britain's Got Talent' will feature a whole host of guest judges in 2011. The ITV1 show - which is to be judged by Amanda Holden, David Hasselhoff and comedian Michael McIntyre, with music mogul Simon Cowell joining the panel for the final stage of…

Cheryl Cole

'Teacher's pet' Cheryl Cole

TV Gossip

20 Dec 2010

Louis Walsh has slammed Cheryl Cole for being a "teacher's pet". The Irish music expert - who appears alongside the 'Promise This' singer on the 'X Factor' judging panel - admitted her and Simon Cowell tend to cosy up to one another, and have the…

Chloe Mafia

X Factor 'most criticised show in ITV's history'

TV Gossip

15 Dec 2010

'The X Factor' has become the most criticised show in ITV's history. Ofcom - the independent regulator for the communications industry - has been swarmed with more than 5,000 complaints throughout the series, including 2,000 from viewers concerned…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell signs all X Factor finalists

TV Gossip

15 Dec 2010

Simon Cowell has signed all of the 'X Factor' finalists to his record label. The 51-year-old music mogul made the unprecedented move of snapping up all four acts - Rebecca Ferguson, One Direction and Cher Lloyd, as well as winner Matt Cardle - and…

Noel Gallagher

Noel Gallagher in talks to judge US X Factor

TV Gossip

15 Dec 2010

Noel Gallagher is reportedly in talks to judge the US version of 'The X Factor'. Music mogul Simon Cowell is said to be keen on upstaging his former show 'American Idol' - who now have Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler on the judging panel - by getting…

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole 'at end of her tether' with X Factor

TV Gossip

11 Dec 2010

Cheryl Cole is at the "end of her tether" with 'The X Factor'. The 27-year-old mentor - who has two acts, Rebecca Ferguson and Cher Llloyd, in tonight's final - is reported to be at the end of a number of practical jokes from fellow judge Simon…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell loves X Factor controversy

TV Gossip

10 Dec 2010

Simon Cowell relishes in the controversy surrounding 'The X Factor'. The 51-year-old music mogul - who shocked fans by deciding to implement a semi-final sing-off for the first time in the history of the ITV1 show last weekend - admitted he welcomes…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell explains X Factor sing-off

TV Gossip

8 Dec 2010

Simon Cowell introduced a semi-final sing-off to last week's 'X Factor' to stop the show from becoming "boring". The 51-year-old music mogul - who has been at the centre of "fixing" claims after controversial Cher Lloyd was kept in the competition on…

One Direction

One Direction pelted with peanuts

TV Gossip

8 Dec 2010

One Direction were pelted with peanuts when they performed in Doncaster yesterday (07.12.10). The 'X Factor' boyband - Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Harry Styles - went on a UK tour to visit each of their hometowns ahead of…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell's defends X Factor sing-off

TV Gossip

7 Dec 2010

Simon Cowell has claimed he decided on a sing-off for 'The X Factor' semi-final weeks ago. Viewers were left furious on Sunday (05.12.10) after discovering the fate of hopefuls Cher Lloyd and Mary Byrne lay with the judges when in previous years the…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell accused of poaching X Factor staff

TV Gossip

6 Dec 2010

Simon Cowell has been accused of poaching 'X Factor' staff for the US version of the show. ITV1 bosses are said to be concerned the music mogul - who is launching the Stateside 'X Factor' next year - is secretly plotting to take some of the show's…

Matt Cardle

Matt Cardle dumped by stylist

TV Gossip

4 Dec 2010

Matt Cardle has been dumped by his girlfriend and has lost his voice ahead the live 'X Factor' show tonight (04.12.10). The singer's preparations have been thrown into disarray after he was told by the programme's stylist Grace Woodward their…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell a better mentor for Cheryl's acts?

TV Gossip

28 Nov 2010

Simon Cowell thinks he'd be a better mentor to Cheryl Cole's 'X Factor' acts. The head judge on the singing reality show feels Cheryl needs to take more risks with her three acts left in the competition, Katie Waissel, Chery Lloyd and Rebecca…

Simon Cowell

X Factor plan double eviction this week

TV Gossip

24 Nov 2010

'X Factor' bosses are planning a double eviction this weekend. Two contestants will leave the competition on Sunday (28.11.10), with the one scoring the lowest public votes being eliminated automatically, while the other most unpopular acts must…

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole angers Simon with Wagner questioning

TV Gossip

22 Nov 2010

Cheryl Cole has angered Simon Cowell with her decision to address 'X Factor' contestant Wagner personally on the show. The judge has defended her decision to question the Brazilian singer on comments he made in the press saying she was "a girl from a…

Paije Richardson

Paije Richardson leaves X Factor

TV Gossip

22 Nov 2010

Paije Richardson was voted off 'The X Factor' last night (21.11.10). The 20-year-old pop hopeful - who found himself in the bottom two alongside Cher Lloyd after the pair failed to impress the viewers with their versions of 'Let It Be' and 'Imagine…

Simon Cowell

Westlife compare Simon Cowell to hypnotist

Celebrity Gossip

20 Nov 2010

Simon Cowell is like a "hypnotist". The music mogul never ceases to amaze Westlife - one of the artists he helps look after through their record label - with his ability to quickly persuade them that his ideas are the best course of action for their…

Paije Richardson

Paije Richardson 'proved Simon wrong'

TV Gossip

18 Nov 2010

Paije Richardson thinks he is proving Simon Cowell wrong by consistently keeping out of the 'X Factor' bottom two. The 20-year-old hopeful - who was told by the music mogul that he has "zero chance of winning" the ITV1 show - admitted while he was…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell threatens to sack Louis Walsh

TV Gossip

14 Nov 2010

Simon Cowell threatened to have Louis Walsh "removed from the building" on last night's (13.11.10) 'The X Factor'. The feud between the warring judges reached a new extreme when the music mogul made the threat after the pair disagreed over…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Fifth judge to join The X Factor?

TV Gossip

11 Nov 2010

A fifth judge is set to join 'The X Factor'. Huge controversy was caused on the ITV1 talent show last weekend when Treyc Cohen - who faced Katie Waissel in the sing-off - was eliminated from the competition after mentor Cheryl Cole refused to choose…

Dannii Minogue

Dannii Minogue 'scared' of Simon

TV Gossip

10 Nov 2010

Dannii Minogue is "scared" of Simon Cowell. The Australian-born 'X Factor' judge - who is mentoring Matt Cardle, Aiden Grimshaw and Paije Richardson in this year's competition - admitted she feels threatened by the music mogul's boyband One…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell's TV plot

TV Gossip

3 Nov 2010

Simon Cowell is planning to re-launch the careers of Jonathan Ross and George Michael with a one-off TV show. The music mogul's plan will see troubled singer George - who recently served four weeks of an eight-week jail sentence for driving under the…

Belle Amie

Belle Amie praise 'hands-on' Simon Cowell

TV Gossip

2 Nov 2010

'X Factor' rejects Belle Amie have praised Simon Cowell for his "hands-on" approach to mentoring. The four-piece girl group - Sophia Wardman, Geneva Lane, Rebecca Creighton and Esther Campbell - dismissed judge Louis Walsh's claim that Simon devoted…

One Direction

Simon Cowell's One Direction fear

TV Gossip

2 Nov 2010

Simon Cowell has reportedly told 'X Factor' boyband One Direction to step up their game. The music mogul - whose third act Belle Amie were eliminated from the ITV1 show on Sunday night (31.10.10) - is said to be concerned about his prospects for…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell rows with Louis

TV Gossip

25 Oct 2010

Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh had a furious row backstage at 'The X Factor' this weekend. The two judges were reportedly involved in an angry clash after the music mogul warned his fellow panellist - who mentors the over 28s group - to spend more time…

Cheryl Cole

Chery Cole worried about Katie

TV Gossip

23 Oct 2010

Chery Cole is worried for Katie Waissell ahead of the live 'X Factor' show tonight (23.10.10). The judge is concerned the unpopular contestant could struggle with her performance after enduring another tough week, which saw her collapse during a trip…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell signs 100m ITV deal

TV Gossip

19 Oct 2010

Simon Cowell has agreed an estimated £100 million deal to keep 'The X Factor' and 'Britain's Got Talent' on ITV. The new three-year deal between the network and the programmes' parent companies Syco Entertainment and FremantleMedia also gives the…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell's mother is Strictly fan

TV Gossip

15 Oct 2010

Simon Cowell's mother is a huge fan of 'Strictly Come Dancing'. Bruce Forsyth - who presents the BBC One ballroom dancing show - admits he has been approached by 'The X Factor' judge's mother Julie, who told him she watches his show every week…

Gamu Nhengu

Simon Cowell's Gamu help

TV Gossip

9 Oct 2010

Simon Cowell has pledged to help 'X Factor' reject Gamu Nhengu with her fight to remain in the UK. The Zimbabwe-born singer - who faces deportation after her family's visa application was refused - is to receive the assistance of the music mogul, who…

Storm Lee

Storm Lee studies Simon Cowell

TV Gossip

8 Oct 2010

Storm Lee is reading Simon Cowell's autobiography in an attempt to get him onside. The eccentric 'X Factor' contestant - who made it through to Louis Walsh's final three in the over 28s category - admits he is desperately trying to make the music…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell's X Factor 'war'

TV Gossip

7 Oct 2010

Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole are reportedly at war. The 'X Factor' judges are said to have fallen out over the 'Fight for This Love' hitmaker's decision to drop Zimbabwe-born hopeful Gamu Nhengu from the talent search show on Sunday…

Alan Sugar

Alan Sugar wants Lord Simon Cowell

TV Gossip

6 Oct 2010

Lord Alan Sugar thinks Simon Cowell deserves to follow in his footsteps - and be given a title. The 'Apprentice' star - who was made a peer last year - believes the music mogul and 'X Factor' boss has been such an inspiration to young people with…

Simon Cowell set for X Factor win?

TV Gossip

5 Oct 2010

Sinitta thinks Simon Cowell can win 'The X Factor' this year. The former pop star - who helps her ex-boyfriend and long-term pal mentor his acts - is confident one of his three groups, boy band One Direction, girl group Belle Amie and FYD, could take…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell wants fun contestants

TV Gossip

1 Oct 2010

Simon Cowell wants the 'X Factor' finalists to "do what they like". The music mogul has dismissed suggestions the 12 hopeful acts will be under strict control, insisting he would rather they had fun and were a bit reckless in order to show their…

Alan Sugar

Alan Sugar 'superior to Simon Cowell'

TV Gossip

28 Sep 2010

Lord Alan Sugar believes he is "far superior" to Simon Cowell. The self-made entrepreneur - who is believed to be worth £830 million - explained despite his reality business show 'The Apprentice' being up against the music mogul's 'X Factor' in the…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell predicts win for Cheryl

TV Gossip

27 Sep 2010

Simon Cowell believes Cheryl Cole will win 'The X Factor'. The music mogul believes the Girls Aloud star will win the pop star search show for the third year in a row because of the strength of her group, which includes hip-hop lover Cher Lloyd and…

Chloe Mafia

Simon Cowell likes 'Yummy Mummy'

TV Gossip

18 Sep 2010

Simon Cowell is impressed by a "yummy mummy" on tonight's 'X Factor'. The usually stern judge is intrigued by Chloe Mafia's performance, despite her getting a round of boos from the crowd, fellow judge Louis Walsh and guest panellist singer Nicole…

BGT judge Simon Cowell

Strictly annoyed Simon Cowell

TV Gossip

17 Sep 2010

Simon Cowell has declared war on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 'X Factor' judge is reported to be furious about Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams duet on the show and has revealed he will do "whatever it takes" to make sure his music show beats the BBC…

Simon Cowell and Mezhgan Hussainy

Simon Cowell quits X for love?

TV Gossip

16 Sep 2010

Simon Cowell has reportedly agreed to quit UK TV for the sake of his relationship. The music mogul recently hinted he is to cut his involvement in British shows 'The X Factor' and 'Britain's Got Talent' to focus on launching 'The X Factor' in the US…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell's negative nephew

TV Gossip

15 Sep 2010

Simon Cowell's nephew doesn't think he would get past the first round of 'The X Factor'. Singer-and-producer Labrinth doubts he would make it through to the Boot Camp stage of the reality TV contest if he auditioned for his famous uncle and fellow…

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell's 24m offer

TV Gossip

14 Sep 2010

Simon Cowell has been offered £24 million to renew his ITV1 contract. The music mogul - who announced plans earlier in the year to launch 'The X Factor' in the US - has been offered the enormous sum to stay at the network until 2013, but sources say…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell's 20m contract

TV Gossip

13 Sep 2010

Simon Cowell has been offered £20 million to renew his ITV1 contract. The music mogul - who announced plans earlier in the year to launch 'The X Factor' in the US - is reportedly set to sign a new multi million pound deal, which will see him stay…

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell quits X Factor?

TV Gossip

7 Sep 2010

Simon Cowell has hinted he is quitting 'The X Factor'. The music mogul has sparked rumours he is planning to leave the ITV1 show to concentrate on launching the American version of the reality series, after admitting he is yet to sign a new 'X…

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell praises Cheryl Cole

TV Gossip

4 Sep 2010

Simon Cowell has praised Cheryl Cole for coping with her divorce and malaria battle. The 'X Factor' supremo believes the Girls Aloud singer - who was granted a decree nisi from footballer Ashley Cole yesterday (03.09.10) and is still recovering…

Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell

Strictly annoyed Simon Cowell

TV Gossip

2 Sep 2010

Simon Cowell has hit out at the BBC for scheduling 'Strictly Come Dancing' against 'The X Factor'. The music mogul - who is a judge on the ITV1 talent-searching show - is furious the network has planned for the two programmes to clash on Saturday…

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