Tulisa is the 'new' X Factor Judge
 

Probably going to get dragged for this... but I have heard from a very reliable 'friend' that Tulisa has signed for The X Factor panel.

She was third choice after Rita Ora and Mel B - apparently thanks to Lauren Silverman and Ken Warwick.

She is returning to the UK W/C 25th June.

Announcement is expected within the next two weeks.

I wish but doubt it

If this is true then series resuscitated

Replacing Nicole Kea?

Not sure I believe this (no offence if you're not lying)

But if it is true I'm happy for her! Queen deserves a career comeback after all she's been through the past few years

Nicole is out.

Panel is Simon, Sharon, Tulisa and Louis.

She was a great judge in series 8

We love the worlds best panel

No offence but they need to axe Sharon. I love ha but I lowkey think she's got early onset dementia. Chick can't even remember her own act's names

Sharon was not part of the original lineup this year. She is on the panel thanks to a contract that was signed in the beginning of 2016.

According to what I've been told, the original plan was for a Simon, Rita, Mel and Louis panel. Mel was sidelined for Sharon and Rita is not available.

Ugh legend

Keep it!!!!!!

Didn't Louis have the same contract?

Same contract yes but there was never the intention to remove him from the panel. Only Sharon.

This is why we can't have nice things?

I mean I'll take her over Cheryl but Nicole is a thousand times more entertaining so unless she's left of her own accord this is another trash decision

Any tea on the live shows length?

That's odd because I thought it was the execs who kept having to convince Sharon to sign for another year

A bit of a joke they wanted to axe her tbh

Planning 10 weeks of live shows. Saturday nights only.

There is no bootcamp this year either.

Format: arena auditions, six chair challenge, judges homes, live shows.

I was told that judges homes is in question.

What’s her name?
Finland
IT’S FIH.. her name?
Saara
What
Saara
IT’S SAARA FROM FINLAND

That's good to hear! What about the sing-off/judges vote?

I've always found Bootcamp underrated but it makes sense to get rid, Judges Houses is a staple though...that's worse than ditching the room auditions (again!)

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:joker::joker:

:joker::joker::joker:

IT'S THE SONG BIRD FROM ABROAD...

:love:

Can they just have Queen Mel B and have done with!?

Mel B was originally in Sharon's place before legal disputes kicked off a few months ago.

Was then in line to be second female judge after Rita rejected.

Tulisa signed a contract - apparently - earlier this week when it became clear that Mel could not commit.

It's been very up and down for her. But she is on AGT at least.

Sharon had a dump in her garden to keep the foxes away

Lol axe it.

As if

I totally agree with this.

:joker: FFS. :laugh:

Queen Tulisa! Series 8 was the best series mostly thanks to her so I am here for this

Now just bring back Dannii too and they’ll finally have found the perfect mix of judges

Fag ash breath pt. II: the remix :love:

jk I haven't watched this show in years

If true then I’m hoping

Simon:Boys
Tulisa:Groups
Louis:Overs
Sharon:Girls

This isn't happening

I kinda of hope it's true but would prefer Rita

Was reluctant to post again but the guy I am in touch with says things have changed.

Believe me or not - I have nothing to gain from posting.

He's saying that it's back to Mel B.

Been swinging between the both of them for awhile now apparently... thought it had fixed to Tulisa but only on the basis of Mel's situation - which has now changed.

Must be very frustrating for Tulisa. She was initially due for a 2015 return, too. They really string her along, don't they?

Mel or Tulisa - they're very similar and bring similar things... I can't see why you'd go out of your way for one over the other. There's not much in it so I don't know why it's causing such a drama. Just stick with Tulisa.

No Tula no ratings

Mel is like actually proper famous though she was a spice girl. More people would know who Mel is than Tulisa. I can see why they'd go for her instead

We WANT Tula!

She's far more expensive than Tulisa, though...

Was told that Tulisa was on a £250,000 fee.

Mel is on significantly more.