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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

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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…

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 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…

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…

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