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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…

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