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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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