Danni Minogue Quits X Factor [Replacement Announced]

[Smithy]

Danni has confirmed in an interview with NOTW that she will not be returning for this years series.

Her replacement is...Tulisa Contostavlos

http://cdn.guyism.com/wp-content/uploads/Tulisa-Contostavlos-StreetDance-003.jpg

[Callum]

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/nol_public_showbiz/1298619/X-Factor-judge-Dannii-Minogue-leaves-2011-line-up-as-N-Dubz-singer-Tulisa-replaces-her.html?CMP=SOCjam_TW_NOTW

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Full story will be available from midnight

[Patrick]

OMG!

I'M SO WATCHING X FACTOR THIS YEAR NOW :amazed:

[Locke.]

:shocked: Amazing news

[Smithy]

omg we posted at the same time :joker:

http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175827

[Doogle]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHH A

OMFG I can't wait!

[Smithy]

Not really

Danni >>

[Locke.]

Amazing news. Get rid of the best looking British singer (Cheryl) and replace her with one in the top 10 best looking. Good work Simon.

[Locke.]

Danni was awful, have been hoping she would quit for about 2 years

[Smithy]

Danni was by far the best judge :bored: Tulisa is far to young to be giving anyone advice

[Doogle]

Tulisa is a fail so I can't wait.

Danni was the best but this year will fail anyway

[Callum]

omg we posted at the same time :joker:

http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175827

aha just noticed that! :laugh: Must have clicked post at the exact same time because when I looked before posting, there wasn't a thread on it.

Mods please merge them

[Judas]

LOL. a chavyier Cheryl. XF = over.

[Jordan.]

EPIC NEWS. :amazed:

[Patrick]

This is Amazing, I agree with Locke.
Dannii was lovely - but boring and dull.

This year's X Factor is going to be the Big Brother 8 of X Factor anyway; it was going to die since Cheryl and King Simon left.

It might aswell die on a high, and believe me alot of bloke's dicks will be high the second Tulisa walks out. :amazed:

[Callum]

She just confirmed it on her Twitter page :(

[Matt]

That's my remaining interest in The X Factor extinguished. Dannii was by far the best judge.

And Tulisa from N-Dubz? TULISA FROM BLOODY N-DUBZ? Could they have found a shitter replacement?

[Doogle]

Danni >>>> Cheryl

Ugh, Cheryl was just a pretty face but many loved her.

[Glenn.]

Tulisa? I mean seriously?

What advice can an idiot from a chav group, give to contestants?

[Smithy]

Exactly

[Doogle]

I like the top of the newspaper cover. Lego <3

[Shaun]

are you taking the piss?

[Glenn.]

This is Amazing, I agree with Locke.
Dannii was lovely - but boring and dull.

This year's X Factor is going to be the Big Brother 8 of X Factor anyway; it was going to die since Cheryl and King Simon left.

It might aswell die on a high, and believe me alot of bloke's dicks will be high the second Tulisa walks out. :amazed:

Only teenage morons, who sit at home wanking all day.

[GypsyGoth]

I like her.

[Kerry]

So wrong for X-Factor. Who on earth would respect her advice?

[Glenn.]

So wrong for X-Factor. Who on earth would respect her advice?

Chavs:thumbs:

[Jordan.]

Tulisa = The way forward.

They're obviously trying to get more young current urban acts to auditioning this year [Probably because of Cher] Who will actually do well in the charts and not bores who old women coo over then go on to flop after a few months.

[Glenn.]

Tulisa = The way forward.

They're obviously trying to get more young current urban acts to auditioning this year [Probably because of Cher] Who will actually do well in the charts and not bores who old women coo over then go on to flop after a few months.

:rolleyes:

Yeah right. Realistically, they've signed her up as a judge because she's dirt cheap.

[\PJ/]

This is a ****ing mess are you serious?

[LaLaLand]

Worst pick of a judge ever lmfao. Can't stand her. It's like Cher Lloyd's been made a judge, eugh.

[Callum]

I bet their aim is to make Tulisa the new nation's sweetheart now Cheryl has gone to America. I hope it backfires on them though. Never been a fan of N Dubz and can't see her being a good judge.

Such a shame Dannii's going, she was the only one who wasn't afraid to air her opinion and give criticism. Simon especially in the last series was a lot softer on the acts and he lost his mean persona. I really hope this will be the last series and that it flops without Dannii, Cheryl and Simon.

[Glenn.]

Worst pick of a judge ever lmfao. Can't stand her. It's like Cher Lloyd's been made a judge, eugh.


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[Smithy]

I hope they get Adele she'd be amazing

[Jordan.]

:rolleyes:

Yeah right. Realistically, they've signed her up as a judge because she's dirt cheap.

Stop being so judgemental :bored:

[Smithy]

-goes to buy Jordan a dictionary-

[Jordan.]

*would find the idc emoticon but idc enough*

[Callum]

Apparently Louis Walsh is being kept because XF bosses felt there needed to be some continunity. Shame that he's not leaving too, much rather Dannii stayed than him.

[Glenn.]

Apparently Louis Walsh is being kept because XF bosses felt there needed to be some continunity. Shame that he's not leaving too, much rather Dannii stayed than him.

Same. Louis gets really cantankerous and I want to punch him. Danni is fair better than Louis.

[Jack_]

LOL, oh dear...could this new line-up get any ****ing worse?

It's going to be bad enough without Simon and Cheryl, but now they're replacing Dannii? Speechless. Is there much point watching the new series? Not only that, but the X Factor USA line-up is extremely disappointing as well. I was expecting bigger names for the judging panel and Steve Jones as a co-host is one of the biggest jokes I think I've ever heard...

I expect X Factor UK is about to die a slow death.

[Marsh.]

Surely this is the time to bring back Sharon Osbourne.

The show can survive without Cheryl and Louis. But losing both Danni and Simon is a big blow. Only someone like Sharon could save it, not a no mark chav like Tulisa.

But then again they've chosen a very underwhelming panel for USA X Factor which won't set the world alight so I bet Simon's purposely trying to sabotage the show to get it axed because ITV refused to push it back to 2012.

[Doogle]

Surely this is the time to bring back Sharon Osbourne.

The show can survive without Cheryl and Louis. But losing both Danni and Simon is a big blow. Only someone like Sharon could save it, not a no mark chav like Tulisa.

Sharon made the first 4 good.

Season 5 was the start of its downfall in my opinion. While I enjoyed it, the auditions were boring from there on in and I felt I watched it out of tradition rather than because I wanted to.

[Shaun]

So only Louis is left... wow. This deserves to be abandoned.

[InOne]

Some skank from N-Dubz? Lmao

[cub]

Sad news. I like Dannii heaps and heaps. I wonder if Louis will move over to BGT now?

[Zippy]

a bit lowrent and random

she just isnt successful or high profile enough. Most viewers over 25 will not know who she is...or care.

[cub]

Please stop saying Sharon Osbourne she was effing awful as a judge!

[Doogle]

No judges left from last year is bad enough, but no original is judges is just so wrong.

It's like the Sugababes. :bored:

Well AI isn't much better, but at least the judges have been (mostly) good decisions and have always had the amazing Randy.

[Doogle]

Please stop saying Sharon Osbourne she was effing awful as a judge!

:nono:

Sharon was the best.
Well not the best judge or mentor (she never won :() but that didn't matter in my eyes. The series' still had very entertaining acts, but the shows were so entertaining with her.

Also, imagine if Mel B is on this year.
Tulisa, Mel B, Louis and some other guy.
Fail.

[Jordan.]

a bit lowrent and random

she just isnt successful or high profile enough. Most viewers over 25 will not know who she is...or care.

Same could be said about Cheryl in the US but they're giving her a chance :shrug:

I think people need to stop before jumping to conclusions about Tulisa.

Besides we haven't even had any official confirmation have we?

[joeysteele]

That's very bad news, I really liked Dannii,she was a good mentor and also a very fair judge. However, judges come and go on shows like this.Louis will be there at least.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

I hope they get Adele she'd be amazing

:worship:

[Locke.]

They've done a good job really. Kept the best judge on (Louie) and hired an even better replacement than the stupid bitch that quite (Danni). Would have been even better if Cheryl stayed, but they'll probably get a good replacement anyway.

[Marsh.]

Danni was the best judge the last series. Glad Cheryl's gone, she's gone stale and repetitive.

And I don't think Adele would work. Amazing voice but wasted on trash shows like this.

[Zippy]

Same could be said about Cheryl in the US but they're giving her a chance :shrug:

No

Cheryl has a much more successful music career than her both with GA and solo. Plus she has years of experience on UK XF. So its no comparison.

Tulisa has no experience and is relatively unknown. Plus you need a big name to replace a big name.

And Ndubz are not very big at all. Only in school playgrounds.

[Doogle]

I'm pretty sure the only older people that know of N-Dubz are just parents of chavvy kids.

[Sarah.]

I don't even know who she is.

[Harry!]

I might not even watch now. Dannii is the best judge. Such a shame :(.

[cub]

I don't think a 60 year old woman like Osbourne could possibly know what relevant in today's pop climate.

What was interesting last year were people like Cher Lloyd, Katie Waissel, Matt Cardle and Rebecca - especially Cher. I didn't support her enough last year and she was a really interesting act, along with Katie's bluesy voice.

[Marsh.]

I don't think a 60 year old woman like Osbourne could possibly know what relevant in today's pop climate.

What was interesting last year were people like Cher Lloyd, Katie Waissel, Matt Cardle and Rebecca - especially Cher. I didn't support her enough last year and she was a really interesting act, along with Katie's crappy voice.


We all know music knowledge is just a "desired" aspect of the judging job not a requirement. Tv worthy and entertainment comes first. Cheryl didn't recognise an Elton John song last year, lol.

[Patrick]

People who disagree - Just sit down and be quiet for a minute.

Everyone says Tulisa is the best out of N-Dubz.
She's changed over the years.

2006 [Chav]

http://www.shootaballnotagun.co.uk/tulisa_ndubz_2.jpg

2009 [FIT]

http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/8400000/Tulisa-n-dubz-8430030-397-600.jpg

2010 [Less Fit, but would still destroy her]

http://www.independent.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00377/4973918_377010t.jpg

And stop this 'Oh X Factor is doomed now' bollocks.
It was going downhill anyway, it was turning from a talent show into some Reality Show that came along and ruined everybody's year.

It's all epic during April/May to August, everyone's in high spirits and stuff.

Then comes X Factor, the chavy fans who won't shut up about it, the media making it out as if the entire world must watch it - know what actually?

This surprised me, The Royal Wedding was less hyped about than X Factor was last year and the year before that. :bored:

Dull and over rated - Simon and Cheryl leaving was always going to kick it in the balls.
Dannii has gone too, no one likes Louis and alot of you [and it's either Homosexual or Snobby] audiences can't stand Tulisa.

It's brilliant, she'll cause rows with the contestants.
Can you imagine it?

Tulisa; 'You just can't sing'.
Black Girl from South London; 'You wut? WHO ARE YOU LUV' TO TELL ME I CAN'T SING? YOU WANT GO THERE BITCH? YOU BETTER [insertxfactorlogoonmouthhere] OFF!'

Can't wait.

Like I said, it was going to die anyway - this just means it'll die in a funnier way.

[Glenn.]

^^^
Arguments like that will drag The X Factor down in the dirt.

And :joker: at you would destroy her. Aren't you like 12?

[Patrick]

I don't even know who she is.

Because you're probably 40.

[Patrick]

^^^
Arguments like that will drag The X Factor down in the dirt.

And :joker: at you would destroy her. Aren't you like 12?

X Factor already is in the dirt.

15 Actually.

Glenn, I know 13 Year old Dads. :bored:
Stop acting like it's 2001.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nbY3JJ3I6mc/Tb-l5DAzauI/AAAAAAAAAZc/ZGc98vJmIU0/s1600/Osama+bin+Laden.jpg

[cub]

I cannot see a young urban/pop artist taking advice from a 60 year old woman. It's unimportant that Cheryl didn't know an old Elton John song from 35 years ago. The important thing is she understood what is current TODAY.

[Jordan.]

No

Cheryl has a much more successful music career than her both with GA and solo. Plus she has years of experience on UK XF. So its no comparison.

Tulisa has no experience and is relatively unknown. Plus you need a big name to replace a big name.

And Ndubz are not very big at all. Only in school playgrounds.

Not in America she hasn't she was completley unknown, they didn't care she had a hit in the UK with songs they've never heard of.

Who exactly was Cheryl before XF? just a member of a girl group all her fame now came from the show. The only big hits shes had in the charts is after promoting it to 15 million people on XF, All her other tracks pretty much flopped.

Tulisa hasn't had success handed to her on a plate like Cheryl and not had a huge platform to promote her music. You listen to Tulisa live compared to Cheryl no question who is more vocally talented.

So it doesn't take success to still be talented. Its all unfair criticsm because of her background and music genre.

[cub]

15 Actually.

Quality.

[Judas]

Patrick your posts can come across as slightly rude at times; I understand you are just trying to say what you believe, and it may be in good humour but they all seem abit 'rant like' and aggresive. I thought you said recently when you returned you would have a calmer approach?

Anyway... I suppose it could be worse, it could of been someone who was ugly and knew nothing.

[Smithy]

slightly? http://gagadailyboards.com/images/smilies2/toofunny.gif

I've seen politer terrorists

[Glenn.]

X Factor already is in the dirt.

15 Actually.

Glenn, I know 13 Year old Dads. :bored:
Stop acting like it's 2001.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nbY3JJ3I6mc/Tb-l5DAzauI/AAAAAAAAAZc/ZGc98vJmIU0/s1600/Osama+bin+Laden.jpg

And its idiot kids like you with attitudes like that, that produce them drains on us, the taxpayers.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Because you're probably 40.

:joker::joker::joker:

[Shaun]

Because you're probably 40.

She's younger than I.
To be quite honest there are going to be very few who know who she is - the band themselves have only had two top-5 singles, and one of those was a guest appearance on Tinchy Stryder's.

Not that Dannii Minogue was huge, mind.

[Marsh.]

I cannot see a young urban/pop artist taking advice from a 60 year old woman. It's unimportant that Cheryl didn't know an old Elton John song from 35 years ago. The important thing is she understood what is current TODAY.

It's important a judge has a good understanding about a range of music.

The Elton John reference was an example that she knows very little outside of autotuned pop.

This will become more noticeable in the USA when she is faced with a broader range of music which is very popular over there and rarely seen here.

[Shaun]

"ah gorra be honest luv ah dunnae hav a cloo who Kennee Rogers is, leik"

[InOne]

Look, Tulisa release crappy mainstream urban slime, she clearly has no taste in music. The fact she is related to Dappy should've made the producers think :bored:

TBH I'm glad, it will kill TXF, go Tulisa, guest judge Dappy! :bouncy:

[Marsh.]

"ah gorra be honest luv ah dunnae hav a cloo who Kennee Rogers is, leik"

Lol, exactly.

Take the American Idol finalists. Imagine Cheryl's comments...

"Lovely hair, pet. You're like the next Joe McElderry". Cue tumbleweed.

[Patrick]

Patrick your posts can come across as slightly rude at times; I understand you are just trying to say what you believe, and it may be in good humour but they all seem abit 'rant like' and aggresive. I thought you said recently when you returned you would have a calmer approach?

Anyway... I suppose it could be worse, it could of been someone who was ugly and knew nothing.

I am calmer, believe me.

I go through mood swings though, I'll be lovely tomorrow again and will probably look back on this thread later tomorrow morning and face palm myself and apologize - maybe.

slightly? http://gagadailyboards.com/images/smilies2/toofunny.gif

I've seen politer terrorists

:joker::joker::joker:


And its idiot kids like you with attitudes like that, that produce them drains on us, the taxpayers.

Glenn, I've always liked you and that - but for this one time, I'm going to have to ask you to be silent.

[Patrick]

Lol, exactly.

Take the American Idol finalists. Imagine Cheryl's comments...

"Lovely hair, pet. You're like the next Joe McElderry". Cue tumbleweed.

:joker::joker::joker::joker::joker:

[Iceman]

This one is failing worse than the US one.... great one for simon he killed both shows.

[Marsh.]

This is great. Simon taking over TV here and across the pond. Then in what swipe he wipes the empire out. Woohoo, let's get back to good television.

Fox have already done a massacre on a lot of their shows to make several slots available for this steaming pile.

I'll probably end up giving it a watch though, lol. But definitely won't bother with the UK one. They've been killing it with the live audience auditions as it is.

[Glenn.]

Glenn, I've always liked you and that - but for this one time, I'm going to have to ask you to be silent.


:shocked:

*pretends to zip mouth*

[cub]

http://www.thexfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/sharon-osbourne-4.jpg

Is this the face of judging the cutting edge of current pop?

[Marsh.]

Is this the face of judging the cutting edge of current pop?

Is this?

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00637/SNN03TV1B-280_637854a.jpg

Or this?

http://gidinoize.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/sophie-amogbokpa-cheryl-cole-punch.jpg?w=200&h=260

Oops, wrong picture...

[Benjamin]

Looks like our X Factor is coming to an end. About time.

[Glenn.]

http://www.thexfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/sharon-osbourne-4.jpg

Is this the face of judging the cutting edge of current pop?

My god, she looks horrific!:shocked:

[Deirdre]

Danni was always the best judge imo.
But what would N-Dubz know about music? :conf2:

[InOne]

Danni was always the best judge imo.
But what would N-Dubz know about music? :conf2:

They know how to rape and murder it

[Kerry]

They know how to rape and murder it

Innit

[Tom4784]

Awful, I liked Dannii and I can't believe they replaced her with THAT.

[joeysteele]

Dannii will be missed greatly, I liked her straight talking and how she contrasted positives with the negatives of a performance,she knew what she was talking about and kept to the point too.

[Beastie]

Danni has confirmed in an interview with NOTW that she will not be returning for this years series.

Her replacement is...Tulisa Contostavlos

http://cdn.guyism.com/wp-content/uploads/Tulisa-Contostavlos-StreetDance-003.jpg




Oh my god. I am not a fan of N Dubz but I love her. Love her voice and she seems very opinionated but with the talent to back it up ;) I am thrilled she is a new judge.

I have watched some of that N Dubz in America and that's quite good! lol

Sad to see Dannii go though. Suppose it was only a matter of time. I love Dannii though. Hope she is successful in other projects she does.

So Tulisa, Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh are judges? Are they just having 3 or will there be another girl?

[Beastie]

Anyway will be better than Cheryl anyway. And her "you smashed it" comments.

[Beastie]

However I did prefer Pop Idol/Popstars the rivals a lot more. There was a sense of innocence to it all. And wasn't all about the judges. Still excited for this new judge lineup. The last 2 series Chezza and even Simon became irrelevant. Licking each others arses. Chezza will become a laughing stock in USA.

At least Tulisa can sing..

[Zippy]

My god, she looks horrific!:shocked:

she looks far from horrific for 59

especially with no make up and a glum expression.

[Zippy]

Cheryl didn't recognise an Elton John song last year, lol.

because she didnt know a certain EJ track from 1972 that proves she has no knowledge of music? yeah right.

The oldie judges often don't have a clue about modern day or recent artists. I'd say thats far more of a worry considering theyre actually trying to find a CURRENT artist. Theyre not searching for a 70s tribute act.

[Jords]

Gutted about Danni but cant wait to see Tulisa as a judge!!!

[cub]

because she didnt know a certain EJ track from 1972 that proves she has no knowledge of music? yeah right.

The oldie judges often don't have a clue about modern day or recent artists. I'd say thats far more of a worry considering theyre actually trying to find a CURRENT artist. Theyre not searching for a 70s tribute act.

THANK you. Well put.

And that's why Louis is there - he balances out the older demographic, as well as being the 'comedy judge' with his facial expressions and mad comparisons. But we don't need two oldies on the show.

[MTVN]

I like Tulisa but I dunno if she'd be that good a judge/mentor

Is it actually confirmed that she's taking over though? The BBC article just says "There has been media speculation that Louis Walsh will return to the UK judging panel and Lily Allen, Gary Barlow, Melanie B, Ozzy Osbourne and Tulisa Contostavlos, from the band N-Dubz, have all also been linked to the show."

[Marsh.]

because she didnt know a certain EJ track from 1972 that proves she has no knowledge of music? yeah right.

The oldie judges often don't have a clue about modern day or recent artists. I'd say thats far more of a worry considering theyre actually trying to find a CURRENT artist. Theyre not searching for a 70s tribute act.

I refer you to my other post.

It's important a judge has a good understanding about a range of music.

The Elton John reference was an example that she knows very little outside of autotuned pop.

This will become more noticeable in the USA when she is faced with a broader range of music which is very popular over there and rarely seen here.

It wasn't that she should know everything, but she knows extremely little outside of Girls Aloud's genre of music.
Take the current American Idol finalists, country singers and imagine Cheryl coaching them.

[Zippy]

It wasn't that she should know everything, but she knows extremely little outside of Girls Aloud's genre of music.

how do you know? Anyways all judges have their musical preferences. Just because youre not into country doesnt mean you can't still choose a song that suits their voice. Sometimes its good to take them outside the box.

Your logic applies to all judges on all talent shows. They could all be considered unsuitable to mentor or judge certain genres of music. But its not always relevant.

[Sarah.]

Because you're probably 40.

No, I'm 19! :)

[Zippy]

No, I'm 19! :)

there's a serious danger he'll fancy you now

warning

[cub]

I refer you to my other post.



It wasn't that she should know everything, but she knows extremely little outside of Girls Aloud's genre of music.

Not so. I think she lead the panel towards a deeper understanding and appreciation of urban pop. That's why Simon was wittering on about 'the future' in regard to Cher Lloyd (and actually he got that wrong - he should have said 'the present') so he could keep up with Cheryl.

You have to have someone with a current knowledge of contemporary pop - not be a pop historian (and if you want that, you have Louis, and to a lesser extent, Barlow).

[Scarlett.]

This years X Factor is gonna be super crap

[Marsh.]

how do you know? Anyways all judges have their musical preferences. Just because youre not into country doesnt mean you can't still choose a song that suits their voice. Sometimes its good to take them outside the box.

Your logic applies to all judges on all talent shows. They could all be considered unsuitable to mentor or judge certain genres of music. But its not always relevant.

Musical preferences? Yes, but they at least know what they're talking about or dealing with when it comes to artists that differ from their own likes.

And taking them outside the box? I assume you mean make the artist something that the judge likes better, making them something completely different to who they are. Yet another manufactured popstar.

And how do I know?
Uh, because Cheryl's been on X Factor for the past three years and proven it.

[Marsh.]

Not so. I think she lead the panel towards a deeper understanding and appreciation of urban pop. That's why Simon was wittering on about 'the future' in regard to Cher Lloyd (and actually he got that wrong - he should have said 'the present') so he could keep up with Cheryl.

You have to have someone with a current knowledge of contemporary pop - not be a pop historian (and if you want that, you have Louis, and to a lesser extent, Barlow).

I'm not talking about someone with historic knowledge, but a broader knowledge when it comes to classic influences, genres etc.

Proof of this is the fact Cheryl is never given any acts outside of her age bracket and pop capability.

[Zippy]

Musical preferences? Yes, but they at least know what they're talking about or dealing with when it comes to artists that differ from their own likes.

oh do they now? Funny I don't see any proof of that. Or at least no more proof than what I see with Cheryl.

all the judges choose inappropriate songs from time to time. ALL of them do.

[reece(:]

we need sharon osbourne back on, not blooming n dubz

[Shaun]

I'm sorry but the Elton John track in question (Crocodile Rock) is hardly an obscure one. The only musical insight Cheryl can offer is a producer's phone number.

[james130]

Worst news ever.
End of X Factor in my opinion.

[Toxic]

The X Factor UK has been completely turned upside down! who would have thought that all judges minus Louis would not be here for the next series!? I hope Gary Barlow is good :)

[Marsh.]

They should just put Take That on the panel. lol

And the fifth member can have Sinitta's role. Giant leaves and all.

[cub]

I'm not talking about someone with historic knowledge, but a broader knowledge when it comes to classic influences, genres etc.

Proof of this is the fact Cheryl is never given any acts outside of her age bracket and pop capability.

No, no, no. That's why you have a TEAM of judges, each of whom brings some experience/expertise to the table. It's not important that each judge has a broad insight, as I've said. It's like saying Louis should know all about hip-hop acts and current chart trends. You need a balance. That comes with individual approaches.

It's going to look odd to have Barlow, Louis AND Osbourne (all in their 40s and 50s) and just ONE young judge judging a pop act for the charts TODAY. Not who knows what chart position Crocosh*te Rock got to.

[Doogle]

I hated Cheryl but she was good because she was in a girl group for so long and went through the process herself once, plus she knew what would be good in the charts and stuff. Tulisa, I don't know, it's too early to say I guess. But they do need a younger judge.

[Zippy]

well we're all gonna tune in and watch at first regardless.

Everybody was saying American idol was finished. But then JLo and Tyler proved popular and gave the show new energy and enthusiasm. Maybe that will happen with XF here.

As much as I think Tulisa isn't a big enough name I do think she has a personality and that could prove far more important than being a big name.

[Marsh.]

well we're all gonna tune in and watch at first regardless.

Everybody was saying American idol was finished. But then JLo and Tyler proved popular and gave the show new energy and enthusiasm. Maybe that will happen with XF here.

As much as I think Tulisa isn't a big enough name I do think she has a personality and that could prove far more important than being a big name.

Except the viewers will drop like flies. She has a strong personality but not the sweet one that Cheryl put across, which had a broader attraction.

Her and her urban slang won't go down well with the older generation that watch it.

But, anyway, has this been confirmed? Because I have a strong feeling Tulisa wouldn't want to do a show like this. I wouldn't think it would be her cup of tea.

[Jordan.]

Its the older generation that ruins the show.

[Z]

I reckon Tulisa will be hilarious to watch, she seems really opinionated, gutted about Dannii but it was the best decision for her to make IMO.

[cub]

I am far more interested in XFUSA anyway. I think this year's XFUK will crash and burn unless the contestants - remember them? It's not all about the judges - are really good.

XFUSA is going to be fascinating.

[Zippy]

Her and her urban slang won't go down well with the older generation that watch it.



I think youre making assumptions. She aint gonna sit there dropping slang like she's chatting outside MacDonalds. She can actually speak very articulately from what Ive seen of her. She's BY FAR the most mature and sensible one in N-dubz. Not saying much I know.

[james130]

I can't get over it.
Garry Barlow seems a nice guy but oh so boring.
Louis is an annoyance.
Tulisa is nothing but a Chav and makes dreadful music.

Should've been Frankie Sandford instead. At least she's sexy.

[Vicky.]

This has gotta be a pisstake :laugh:

[Marsh.]

I think youre making assumptions. She aint gonna sit there dropping slang like she's chatting outside MacDonalds. She can actually speak very articulately from what Ive seen of her. She's BY FAR the most mature and sensible one in N-dubz. Not saying much I know.

Lol, true. But I really can't see her on a panel with Gary Barlow. That's like one of those crazy "What ifs".

[Vicky.]

Seems a bit like they WANT this years to fail for some odd reason

[Marsh.]

Seems a bit like they WANT this years to fail for some odd reason

Wouldn't surprise me if it's Simon's F U to ITV after they refused to push the show back to next year.

[cub]

Well, Sinitta tweeted that Simon has said to pass on to her followers: "You will not be disappointed (who he has planned to replace Dannii)". So we shall have to see...

[Marsh.]

Might be Kylie.

[Z]

Anyone who is writing Tulisa off should take the time to watch the documentary she presented called My Mum And Me, she comes across really well and seems like a genuine, nice person. I think she will make a great judge, and I say this as someone who isn't a fan of N-Dubz. Frankie Sandford, however, is so dumb it's not even funny. I really hope she isn't a judge on the show because she really has no credibility at all.

[Barbie]

Oh dear, well we will see what happens, not sure i will watch this year because of last years blatant fixing and this years change in judges.