X Factor Rumours Thread [Mel B. I am Number 4]

[Pete.]

This is the thread to share the rumours and confirmed facts of the new X Factor series

X Factor Judging Panel
-Simon Cowell
-Cheryl Cole
-Mel B
-Louis Walsh

Rumoured Judges

-Paloma Faith
-Alesha Dixon
-Kesha
-Jake Shears
-Fergie
-Ellie Goulding
-Rihanna
-Demi Lovato
-Olly Murs
-Paloma Faith
-Joss Stone
-Robbie Williams
-will.i.am
-Sia Furler
-Amanda Ghost
-Redfoo
-Sinitta
-Shayne Ward
-Kimberly Walsh
-Louis Tomlinson
-Harry Styles
-Liam Payne
-Niall Horan
-Zayn Malik
-Khloe Kardasian
-Kim Kardasian
-Katy Perry

Bold text denotes hotly tipped judges

[Pete.]

Ofc Cheryl Cole has been accepted as the new judging panel...

Who will join them?

[Pete.]

Cheryl Cole has reportedly created a new 'mixed category' concept where each judge mentors an act from each category meaning that:-

A judge would get
-A Boy
-A Girl
-A Group
-An Over 25

[Kate!]

Cheryl Cole has reportedly created a new 'mixed category' concept where each judge mentors an act from each category meaning that:-

A judge would get
-A Boy
-A Girl
-A Group
-An Over 25

not sure how I feel about that, suppose it's a change, if they are going to do that then why not all judges have that selection?

[joe199998293]

Cheryl Cole has reportedly created a new 'mixed category' concept where each judge mentors an act from each category meaning that:-

A judge would get
-A Boy
-A Girl
-A Group
-An Over 25

Actually quite like this idea

[Pete.]

not sure how I feel about that, suppose it's a change, if they are going to do that then why not all judges have that selection?
i think that each judge will get the same selection to make it fair

[Natalie.]

I like the mixed idea I think

[Black Dagger]

Oh I like that idea. Should have done it years ago.

[Kate!]

i think that each judge will get the same selection to make it fair

sorry Pete, I misread your post, was thinking that just one judge would get a mixed selection - durr! (not concentrating).

Yes, I really like it, gives a bit of variety.

[Pete.]

sorry Pete, I misread your post, was thinking that just one judge would get a mixed selection - durr! (not concentrating).

Yes, I really like it, gives a bit of variety.
yea read it back and it sounds confusing ://

[Z]

Would be interesting to see how that scenario played out. They're gonna need new ideas to make this series successful that's for sure

[Jack_]

No no no no no, the categories format is one of my favourite parts of the show so don't mess with it please

Also if they were to do this then the categories would surely have to be named 'Simon's team' etc...The Voice much?

[Marsh.]

I think it's good that they get one each. Usually one or two of the categories are automatically a disadvantage so getting one act from each is quite fair.

Not liking all this "Me and Cheryl" "Cheryl created..." bollocks. Are they licking her arse and giving her a producer credit to lure her back?

[Pete.]

I think it's good that they get one each. Usually one or two of the categories are automatically a disadvantage so getting one act from each is quite fair.

Not liking all this "Me and Cheryl" "Cheryl created..." bollocks. Are they licking her arse and giving her a producer credit to lure her back?
they probably gave her 'producer style' role to make the job sound more appealing but she probably hasn't come up with this idea but her name has been added to it to make it seem that way.

[Mitchell]

Louis will be back let's face it

[Headie]

How will Judges houses work if they have to choose on from each category?

[Z]

How will Judges houses work if they have to choose on from each category?

There'll probably be some dramatic lottery style thing where all the acts are lined up on stage after they've been whittled down to the stage where they'd normally then go to the judges' houses... but I don't really think the judges' houses thing can work now, because how can the judge pick the best of the bunch of they've been given a random number of acts and they have to have one of each type? Like say Simon gets given the two best groups but can only pick one, but Cheryl gets the worst two groups and has to pick one... so that just doesn't work. Wonder how they'll do it?

[Pete.]

Louis will be back let's face it
:sad:

[Pete.]

There'll probably be some dramatic lottery style thing where all the acts are lined up on stage after they've been whittled down to the stage where they'd normally then go to the judges' houses... but I don't really think the judges' houses thing can work now, because how can the judge pick the best of the bunch of they've been given a random number of acts and they have to have one of each type? Like say Simon gets given the two best groups but can only pick one, but Cheryl gets the worst two groups and has to pick one... so that just doesn't work. Wonder how they'll do it?
it'll probably the group judging decision at boot camp and then the selected 4 pick their favoured mentor (like the voice) - it seems fair but stolen at the same time :/

[Marsh.]

they probably gave her 'producer style' role to make the job sound more appealing but she probably hasn't come up with this idea but her name has been added to it to make it seem that way.

That's exactly what I meant. Stroking her ego to keep her sweet. :yuk:

[Marsh.]

Well you could say The Voice stole its central premise from Pop Idol and the X Factor anyway.

[Jack.]

It's been rumoured that the six chair challenge is back this year.

[Kate!]

It's been rumoured that the six chair challenge is back this year.

:yuk: I hated that!

[Z]

What's that?

[Jack.]

What's that?

The bit just where the judges choose there six acts for judges houses,

[GiRTh]

None of this matters. Its gonna be 'Ooooooh Cheryl', 'Ooooh Simon' and you all know it.

[Pete.]

Well you could say The Voice stole its central premise from Pop Idol and the X Factor anyway.
so true :smug:

[Marsh.]

What's that?

Where they have 6 spots for judge's houses and decide whether to offer an act one of the spots. If all 6 spaces are filled before all of the contestant's have performed then he needs to swap anyone he wants and take a spot away from someone else.

Was quite cruel instead of just selecting 6 after all have performed.

I suppose that's a bit like the Voice where they choose an act to fill up a limited amount of spaces before actually hearing everyone.

[Pete.]

What's that?
NfRL-va2CQY
watch from around 3.30

[zakman440]

Aargh, I hope this mixed grouping thing is just a rumor. The categories make it more of a competition and is what distinguishes the show from others like The Voice.

[Sophiee]

I actually really like this idea, it makes it fairer since nobody can complain about a certain judge being awarding the 'best' or 'worst' category but I don't see how judges houses will work.

[Shaun]

can just see the judges all shafting the overs if the groups were mixed.

[Me. I Am Salman]

what a pointless idea
it literally doesn't affect the entertainment value of the show whatsoever.

[Pete.]

LMFAO rapper Redfoo has been linked to The X Factor 2014 judging line up.


So far only Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowell have been confirmed for the show, which will begin filming in the summer.

Louis Walsh is widely expected to take up a third spot leaving a big question mark over who will be the fourth judge.

While Olly Murs, Rita Ora and Robbie Williams have all been rumoured, all three are also apparently struggling to agree to a deal with hectic schedules.

According to The Sun newspaper, LMFAO’s Redfood is a “possible contender” for a seat on the judging panel after impressing on the Aussie version of the show recently.



A show source told the tabloid this morning: “Simon wanted to wait until Cheryl was 100 per cent confirmed first, so they could talk. Both of them like how edgy and cool Redfoo is. He makes great telly.”

Cheryl said earlier this week she wanted a “strong woman” beside her on the show, hitting back at reports suggested she wanted to be the only female judge.

“There are people I’d love to join the panel. Definitely a strong woman,” the 3 Words singer insisted. “I’m kind of hoping I don’t have to deal with three guys because otherwise I’ll have no hair — I’ll be pulling it out all the time!”

[Pete.]

also Fergie (of Black Eyed Peas fame) is rumoured to be the 'strong female' next to cheryl - makes sense as cheryl toured with BEP In 2010

[Pete.]

Despite Cheryl Cole's insistence that he won't be on the panel Louis Walsh is adamant that he will be returning along with Sharon Osbourne.

Also Sinitta has been fiercely rumoured to be part of panel this year along with Olly Murs and Shayne Ward for some reason

[Natalie.]

Louis needs to come back

[Black Dagger]

omfg Fergie <3.

[Samm]

can they just bring Sharon back again

[Pete.]

can they just bring Sharon back again

ikr

[cheeky_monkey]

can they just bring Sharon back again

That would be brilliant. I would watch X Factor again if Sharon returns :cheer2:

[Loukas]

i have a feeling the panel of judges will be Louis, Olly, Cheryl & Simon

[Pete.]

we need 2 male and 2 female tbqh

[Joelle.]

LMFAO’s Redfood is a “possible contender” for a seat on the judging panel after impressing on the Aussie version of the show recently.


God no, he was awful.

[cheeky_monkey]

Sharon Osbourne rumoured to be joining Cheryl Cole in a return to The X Factor

http://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/465515/Sharon-Osbourne-rumoured-to-be-joining-Cheryl-Cole-in-a-return-to-The-X-Factor

Hope Sharon does return to X Factor. :cheer2:

[LaLaLand]

Would love Fergie!

[Jack.]

Tbh I could see the panel being split into two groups if sharon comes back, you will have Cheryl/Simon vs Sharon/Louis

[Vanessa]

Sharon and Louis are the best judges. :lovedup:

[Pete.]

Sharon Osbourne rumoured to be joining Cheryl Cole in a return to The X Factor

http://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/465515/Sharon-Osbourne-rumoured-to-be-joining-Cheryl-Cole-in-a-return-to-The-X-Factor

Hope Sharon does return to X Factor. :cheer2:
yas http://exhalecdn.breatheheavy.com/public/style_emoticons/default/tomh.gif

[Saph]

good old Shaz needs to return and overshadow Hoeryl

[Pete.]

Belfast Telegraph sheds light on judging panel

Simon Cowell will return in his role as head judge after The X Factor USA was not renewed this year.

Cheryl is believed to have negotiated a veto for anyone she didn't fancy sitting next to, but is said to be friends with Fergie and shares a close mate in the American star's bandmate, Will.i.am.

Meanwhile, Louis Walsh has apparently secured his usual spot by winning a bet with Simon - the music mogul dared his Irish pal to dance on stage with a group of leprechauns if he wanted his job back, according to the Daily Star.

Louis proved how much he wanted to be back on the show by getting up on stage at the preview of West End X Factor musical I Can't Sing! and dancing with the character based on him and a group of leprechauns, to a standing ovation from the audience.

Could the panel be: Simon, Cheryl, Fergie, Louis?

[james130]

They should bring back having artist themed weeks with the Sunday act mentoring.

[james130]

Think I would like Fergie too.

[Pete.]

fergie would be great

[Pete.]

According to reports Cheryl has been given power to decide who is going to sit next to her

The newspaper reports that Cheryl is backing songwriters Amanda Ghost – famous for the hits of everyone from Beyonce to James Blunt – and Sia Furler – of Titanium fame, who has also written tracks for the likes of Katy Perry and Rihanna.

A range of names have been linked to the judging line up already with Black Eyed Peas star Fergie, former X Factor USA judge Demi Lovato and Sharon Osbourne all reportedly in talks with show bosses.

Are we assuming Louis is a given?

[Jack.]

It makes me laugh that some of this sites are saying Louis has his job this year because Simon dared him and he did the dared. It's not Simon that makes the final decision it's the producers

[Black Dagger]

I had visions of Sia on the pane, earlier, didn't see she was rumoured... Nice names rumoured now, bar Demi, ****ing dire on the US version.. Sharon returning or Fergie would do me just nicely.

[Saph]

Simon, Sharon, Fergie & Louis

Cheryl watching at home

[Samm]

Simon, Sharon, Fergie & Louis

Cheryl watching at home

http://a.mod-site.net/s/appl.gif

[Pete.]

What I said all along has come true , Nicole has been axed due to Cheryl's arrival

Cheryl has been announced as a new judge this year while Simon confirmed Nicole’s exit in a simple tweet.

The music mogul wrote online: “Thank you Nicole for everything.”

According to new! magazine this week, Cheryl eventually signed her deal to make a comeback almost as soon as Nicole’s exit was confirmed, with insiders claiming Cheryl would only agree with Nicole quit.

The pair had worked together on the USA version of the show in 2011 but didn’t exactly get along with Cheryl branding her first meeting with Nicole “awkward” and “embarrassing”.

“The first time I met Nicole was when she was performing on The X Factor in London.” Cheryl wrote in her autobiography. “‘Oh my God, Cheryl! You’re just as pretty in real life! I heard your song on the radio!’ she had gushed. It was really embarrassing.

“Then she started singing ‘Promise This’ to me, and I swear to God the woman sang the whole song, to my face. It was just so awkward.”

And things were made worse when Cheryl went on to be axed from the show only to be replaced by Nicole on the panel just two audition shows into filming.

Shame

[Jordan.]

:umm2: @ Cheryls special treatment

[Saph]

“The first time I met Nicole was when she was performing on The X Factor in London.” Cheryl wrote in her autobiography. “‘Oh my God, Cheryl! You’re just as pretty in real life! I heard your song on the radio!’ she had gushed. It was really embarrassing.

oh wow that must have been really traumatic for cheryl..

[Braden]

“Then she started singing ‘Promise This’ to me, and I swear to God the woman sang the whole song, to my face. It was just so awkward.”

:laugh:

That is such a Nicole thing to do.

[Cherie]

:laugh:

That is such a Nicole thing to do.

:joker:

[Samm]

me if Cheryl get's lot's of air time this year

http://images.yuku.com.s3.amazonaws.com/image//3cb265051dfa45f38526c52e932ff55a9e4db200_s.gif

[reece(:]

What I said all along has come true , Nicole has been axed due to Cheryl's arrival



Shame
http://i.minus.com/imP5IpkHv3VY1.gif

Sit down Cheryl pet you're nothing spesh

[Tom4784]

If these rumours are true I can't see Cheryl staying for long, they're giving her all this power in hopes that they'll get the ratings they used to get in her first tenure as a judge and it's not going to work because no one cares about her anymore. Unless ratings improve I can see her being axed in favour of a new up and comer who is easier to work with.

[reece(:]

Hope they get Fergie tho http://a.mod-site.net/s/appl.gif

[Raph]

I wish they would consider bringing back Dannii instead!

[Pete.]

Louis is saying that Ellie Goulding has been rumoured as the fourth judge

[Black Dagger]

Decent.

The latest girl rumours slay, shame we can't have two of them and cut Cheryl.

[Jamesy]

Fame has got the better of Cheryl hasn't it!?

Not that I care about X Factor a lot (the show has come to an end really). Although I cannot see of this effort in bringing Cheryl back working out well.

[Vanessa]

I want to know who is the 4th judge. :think:

[Mitchell]

**** off Cheryl, Sia and Fergie please

[Vanessa]

**** off Cheryl, Sia and Fergie please

Fergie has been rumored. :amazed:

[Pete.]

Sharon Osbourne definitely won’t be returning to The X Factor in 2014, it’s reported, despite persistent rumours that she’s thinking of giving it another go.

While it was airing, Sharon confirmed that she had only rejoined for one more series as a last hurrah – but although she has officially left the show, bookies have slashed odds on her doing a u-turn.

The Sun quotes Mrs O as saying: “I cannot go there… I can’t.”

Meanwhile, the insider commented: “Last year was seen as Sharon’s last hurrah. She isn’t in consideration for this year’s show.”

Sharon has backed Cole’s return, gushing: “Cheryl is fantastic — she’ll be great for the show. She is always great back with Simon. She will do a great job.”


Mourn the Queen

[Black Dagger]

She went out on a high last season anyway, so it's good for her I guess. She was probs exhausted as well, constantly flying back from the US.

Fergie pls.

[Vanessa]

She went out on a high last season anyway, so it's good for her I guess. She was probs exhausted as well, constantly flying back from the US.

Fergie pls.

I'll miss Sharon. Such an amazing judge. :(

[Me. I Am Salman]

Brig back Dannii :(

[Vanessa]

Brig back Dannii :(

She was great! :love:

[Jack.]

We now have rumours of Rihanna being the fourth judge

[Pete.]

We now have rumours of Rihanna being the fourth judge
Unlikely tho but we can but pray

[Jack.]

Unlikely tho but we can but pray

Yeah it's on the front of the daily star so.......

[Vanessa]

We now have rumours of Rihanna being the fourth judge

:amazed::worship:

[Pete.]

Mg Jack was right

http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/304/media/images/73786000/jpg/_73786859_star25.jpg

[Black Dagger]

ew no ty. And she's too big of a name to do it anyway.

[Pete.]

I can't at how rihanna is more important than missing plane

[Withano]

Surely nobody likes Cheryl

[Marsh.]

:facepalm:

[Samm]

yaasshttp://i.imgur.com/bvJsLsY.png

[Pete.]

Rihanna would slay with her infinite wisdom http://i.imgur.com/SUQjGNT.png

[Pete.]

Louis Walsh 1/100
Fergie 9/4
Rihanna 5/2
Ellie Goulding 11/4
Olly Murs 7/2
Sharon Osbourne 7/1
Mel B 8/1
Rita Ora 12/1
Redfoo 16/1
Khloe Kardashian 20/1
Dannii Minogue 33/1
Robbie Williams 33/1

Nicole Scherzinger 40/1
Shane Filan 40/1
Alexandra Burke 40/1
Taylor Swift 50/1
Gary Barlow 50/1
Nicki Minaj 50/1
Selena Gomez 50/1
Kimberley Walsh 50/1
Beyonce 66/1
Justin Timberlake 66/1
Michelle Keegan 66/1
Nadine Coyle 80/1
Demi Lovato 80/1
Adele 80/1
Cher Lloyd 80/1 (thought she would be higher)

Leona Lewis 100/1
Noel Gallagher 100/1
Sinitta 100/1
Kim Kardashian 100/1
James Corden 150/1
Victoria Beckham 150/1
Britney Spears 150/1
Una Healy 150/1
Tulisa Contostavlos 200/1
Brian Friedman 200/1
Caroline Flack 200/1
Cliff Richard 250/1
Ashley Cole 500/1

[Samm]

Ashley Cole 500/1
http://www.breatheheavy.com/exhale/public/style_emoticons/default/***********

[Mystic Mock]

Ashley Cole as XF judge would be unique lol.

[Pete.]

Khloe Kardashian 20/1

I think the fact that this odd exists is worrying

[Jack.]

I think the fact that this odd exists is worrying

She is only that sort of odd because it was rumoured cheryl wanted her because them two are BFF

[Pete.]

HelloMagazines 20 most likely 4th Judges:

1. Will.i.am
2. Demi Lovato
3. Ellie Goulding
4. Fergie
5. Joss Stone
6. Katy Perry
7. Kimberly Walsh
8. Mel B
9. Nicola Roberts
10. Nicole Scherzinger
11. Olly Murs
12. One Direction Member
13. Paloma Faith
14. Paula Abdul
15. Rihanna
16. Rita Ora (Publicitly turned down recently)
17. Robbie Williams
18. Sarah Harding
19. Sharon Osbourne
20. Sinitta

[Me. I Am Salman]

1. Will.i.am ew
2. Demi Lovato ew
3. Ellie Goulding ew
4. Fergie wouldn't work
5. Joss Stone who
6. Katy Perry too childish
7. Kimberly Walsh wouldn't mind
8. Mel B wouldn't mind
9. Nicola Roberts dno
10. Nicole Scherzinger wouldn't mind but rather she focus on her music
11. Olly Murs ew
12. One Direction Member ew
13. Paloma Faith ew
14. Paula Abdul wouldn't work
15. Rihanna no it's too tacky for her
16. Rita Ora (Publicitly turned down recently) not big enough
17. Robbie Williams ew
18. Sarah Harding ew
19. Sharon Osbourne would like this
20. Sinitta we don't need 2 lapdogs on the panel

[Black Dagger]

Paloma Faith >

But I think it's definitely Fergie/Ellie & Louis.

pls not Demi.

[Pete.]

Simon Cowell has claimed this week that many of the rumours flying around about the fourth X Factor judge are simply rubbish, which is no real surprise.

“A lot of the stuff I’ve read about in the press, I haven’t spoken to these people,” he said.

Looks like Rihanna and Demi (and Fergie) are rubbish rumours

[Black Dagger]

Pffft.

[Joelle.]

Would quite like Ashley Roberts since DOI is finished now. Seems a realistic option.

Paloma Faith could be amazing though :love:

[Jack.]

I reckon it might be mel b

[BBfanUSA]

I reckon it might be mel b

Nope it will clash with the America's Got Talent Liveshows, which she is a judge on.

[Pete.]

I reckon it might be mel b
she would be amazing tbh

[Jack.]

Nope it will clash with the America's Got Talent Liveshows, which she is a judge on.

Well the auditions for X factor are June and start of July. So when Bootcamp begins it will be the live shows of AGT. They have one live show a week don't they? If so bootcamp I done over two days i think. So I'm sure mel b could flight to the uk for two days and then flight back to the US.

[Pete.]

they are doing some sort of audition in Southampton/Southport or something very soon

I don't really know what it is

[Pete.]

Miley has confirmed she will not be on the panel

Miley Cyrus has denied rumours that she is to become a judge on 'The X Factor' when it returns to screens later this year.

The twerking sensation and occasional popstar had been linked with a judging role on the show - which will see both Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole return to the panel after a three-year absence - but her representative has now nipped those rumours firmly in the bud.

A representative for Miley told The Mirror: "Simon has more chance of getting Elvis or Gandhi as a judge.”

[Pete.]

And simon has confirmed other things ...

Meanwhile at the opening of the 'X Factor' musical 'I Can't Sing' on Wednesday night, Simon was determined to put other rumours about the show to bed, namely that popstar Rihanna was going to be lucky enough to spend two months of her life sitting next to Louis Walsh.

Although the Bajan star was reported to be in the running for a seat at the judging panel, Simon told Capital: "I never spoke to her, I've seen the papers, I never spoke to her. I don't think she'd be available because of her commitments this year."

[BBfanUSA]

Well the auditions for X factor are June and start of July. So when Bootcamp begins it will be the live shows of AGT. They have one live show a week don't they? If so bootcamp I done over two days i think. So I'm sure mel b could flight to the uk for two days and then flight back to the US.

Two days a week, Performances Mondays and Results Tuesdays. There's 4-5 weeks of Auditions in Late May thru June usually. Then a Vegas week (it's like a Bootcamp), then liveshows after that.

Stage Auditions are recording right now or are about to start, I think.

[Pete.]

Alesha Dixon is reportedly in talks about the fourth judges chair making he jump from BGT to X Factor

Please no

[Natalie.]

I hope not

[Glenn.]

I can't stand Alesha Dixon and her annoying voice.

[reece(:]

Why Alesha? She's a massive flop

[Jack.]

Tbh I don't think any of the papers have any idea who the fourth judge is. The fourth judge is going to be unknown black women that is a music producer/Manager

[Samm]

urge no

[Z]

Meh she'd fulfill the requirements. Young and pretty enough to be pitted in the fashion stakes against Cheryl but she's also mates with Cheryl so there wouldn't be any animosity there. She's already been tried and tested on one of his other shows to see if she's any good at giving opinions, which she is, and it might even get her to go back into music either as a solo artist or with a reunited Mis-teeq who have been reportedly meeting up.

[Jordan.]

Alesha is irrelevant

[Loukas]

no Alesha Dixon please :bored:
i want a Mis-Teeq comeback personally :hmph:

[Jack.]

Alesha is irrelevant

So was Danni when she joined the panel .....

[Shaun]

lipstick & the boy does nothing :flutter: so good

but no go away your laugh is annoying

[Pete.]

X Factor 2014 boss Simon Cowell has said he doesn’t want ‘celebrity judges’ to join him on the panel.

There are still two spots up for grabs on this year’s judging line up and Simon is after someone who can actually “do the job”.

He said previously of the mysterious new judges: “It would be someone who does this for a living — a manager, a songwriter. That’s my preference.”


So, Louis has not been confirmed and a songwriter is needed ... Sia?

[Headie]

I can't @ the Alesha hate.

[Black Dagger]

Let's Get Excited & Boy Does Nothing and her making Amanda irrelevant on BGT is all she's good for tbh.

[Jack.]

They are returning to Dublin this year

[Samm]

Let's Get Excited & Boy Does Nothing and her making Amanda irrelevant on BGT is all she's good for tbh.

I don't understand your hate for Amanda

I am not a big fan of her she is a meh judge to me

[Black Dagger]

I think that's the first time I've ever mentioned Amanda on here :laugh:

She's just irrelevant, and way past her time, she's Louis Walsh but not even as remotely humerous or interesting. And she tends to be a rude kuhnt on the show as well.

[Samm]

^i can remember you said you got banned for it on DS :laugh: on a thread about DS

[Marsh.]

Amanda comes across as having a huge ego to me.

[Pete.]

Speaking to Digital Spy at the launch of Britain's Got Talent today (April 9), Cowell said of the rumoured names: "In terms of the rumours, Rita Ora, no, Rihanna we never spoke to.

"Louis [Walsh] I would like to come back, but it's a decision I've got to make with the producers and ITV, so we'll see"

.

[Pete.]

Paloma Faith is the latest name linked to the X Factor 2014 judges.

With still two names to be confirmed alongside Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole, kooky singer Paloma is the latest in the spotlight.

The Can’t Rely On You hitmaker has previously appeared on the show and turned down a spot on The Voice UK line up in the past.

But X Factor bosses apparently reckon they can persuade her to join the ITV show.

“Paloma has held talks about the possibility of becoming a judge,” a source said today.

They told The Sun newspaper this morning: “She would balance nicely with Cheryl and is being talked about seriously, but no final decisions have been made.

“Simon wants to make sure the best judge is hired.”

Speaking to us last week, Simon dismissed pretty much every one of the current rumoured judges from Ellie Goulding to James Arthur.

But Alesha Dixon on the panel did seem more promising, with Simon saying of the current BGT judge: “Alesha I think she would be a great judge on the show"
Further rumours for Paloma Faith

[Jordan.]

me getting that headline

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6jnOYmsDqG0/Uw_l0I3RIyI/AAAAAAAAZ5g/ADCV4XCMyao/s1600/kesha+timber.gif

[Pete.]

don't get used to it

http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/popcrush.com/files/2012/11/Kesha-GIF-9.gif

[Smithy]

Paloma please, it'd be great exposure for her :worship:

[Pete.]

http://images.radiotimes.com/namedimage/X_Factor_2014__Who_is_joining_the_judging_panel_.j pg?quality=85&mode=crop&width=620&height=374&404=tv&url=/uploads/images/original/48455.jpg

[Samm]

Mel B looks so ruff in that picture lmao

[Pete.]

Simon has ruled out Ellie Golding and Paloma Faith is in talks with Simon

[Marsh.]

She is ruff, the dog.

[Pete.]

Mel B looks so ruff in that picture lmao
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46426000/jpg/_46426829_melb_babyspice.jpg

[Pete.]

I for one would love Mel B as a judge
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[Samm]

Australians are so nice that is very annoying

[Pete.]

Australians are so nice that is very annoying
http://collegecandy.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/summer-heights-high-skin-problems.gif

[Pete.]

Apparently Laura Whitmore (idk) is replacing Caroline Flack on Xtra Factor

[Z]

Oh good, I find Caroline Flack to be the definition of beige

[Pete.]

never watch xtra factor is Idc about it or it's mediocre presenters

[Jack_]

I like Laura but they need to get Caroline and Olly back, they're the best presenters Xtra Factor has had

The rumour is Rylan and Laura I believe, he posted a picture of him signing something on Twitter the other day so who knows

[Black Dagger]

Rylan works so hard omfg, he will be doing BOTS at the same time as he does for the auditions of X Factor.

[Samm]

doesn't Big Brother and X factor filming clash so I don't think rylan would do it

[Black Dagger]

That is what I thought as well, he could do live show Xtra Factor, maybe he'll do what Olly did on his last series and just did the lives while Laura hosts alone.

[Black Dagger]

And they need to hurry up and announce the 4th judge already, urgh.

[Z]

Paloma Faith would be good, she's a good personality, works well in front of audiences and would be different enough from Cheryl Cole to justify her presence on the panel. The more I think about it the more sense it makes, and it would give her music the platform it deserves.

[Black Dagger]

Yes out of all the names, Paloma is my real want now. But I'd take Fergie too. I just want them to reveal it now, I swear the proper auditions are in late May, so they can't be far from a reveal.

[reece(:]

no Paloma please, don't even know the flop ass bitch

get Fergie

[Z]

Paloma's funny, I don't feel like Fergie would add anything that Cheryl doesn't currently offer. Fergie's not even really doing anything right now and hasn't been for years, I get the impression the other Peas are just waiting for them to get back together.

[Jordan.]

Legend Kesha Rose's name looking out of place in the title with flops like Mel B and Laura Whitmore

[Strictly Jake]

I'd like Ashley Roberts she really has nothing going on now she needs to promote her career she has a great personality and is gorgeous. Yeah she isn't exactly a big name but this could be really good for her!

[Pete.]

mel b a flop http://s27.postimg.org/9xibs0twv/454545454.jpg?noCache=1393022528

[Strictly Jake]

Yeah when Mel b was a guest judge a couple of years ago she was no fun at all. She would get so boring! I think Paloma faith would be better on the voice

[Pete.]

Queen Melaine has her experience tho :/

[Jack.]

Paloma faith denies X factor rumours

http://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-x-factor/181354-x-factor-2014-judges-paloma-faith-denies-rumours.html

[Strictly Jake]

Queen Melaine has her experience tho :/

Yeah but Victoria beckham has same amount doesn't mean she would be good. Actually did she do american idol once? :joker:

[Sophiee]

Yeah but Victoria beckham has same amount doesn't mean she would be good. Actually did she do american idol once? :joker:
I think mel b was a judge on america's got talent.

[reece(:]

Yeah but Victoria beckham has same amount doesn't mean she would be good. Actually did she do american idol once? :joker:
I hope to god that this isn't true

[Jack.]

Mel b was also a judge on Australia X factor and is currently a coach on the voice kids in Oz

[Strictly Jake]

Yeah Mel b has judged a few things. I was on about Victoria beckham. She once judged american idol and she was worse than Britney was on X factor us haha. Simon once wanted Victoria for X factor. I swear if she ever does get picked as a judge I wouldn't watch it again!

[Pete.]

britney slayed the X factor
http://cdn02.cdnwp.celebuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/14/url-1.gif

[Jordan.]

All the spice girls are dusty has beens, none of them as a judge ty

[Kate!]

Victoria's never been a judge on Idol that I know of?

[Kate!]

Now Melanie C would be an excellent judge.

[Strictly Jake]

Victoria's never been a judge on Idol that I know of?

She did a stint as a guest judge on the 9th season auditions but she was awful

[Jack.]

Looks like it's going to be mel b


http://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-x-factor/181647-x-factor-judges-2014-mel-b-set-to-sign-1-million-deal.html

[Tom4784]

I wouldn't mind Mel, she was quite good during her guest stint a few years back.

[Jack.]

Yeah at least mel has got personality. I would rather have mel over someone like Rita Ora

[Strictly Jake]

Please not Mel b!!! I reckon Alesha Dixon or Ashley Roberts would be a good call! And if Alesha does end up as an X factor judge then Ashley Roberts or Michelle Keegan would make good replacements on BGT mmmm haha

[Jack.]

There's a rumour going around that this is going be the panel this year.

Tinie(Tempah)-Mel B-Cheryl-Simon

[Pete.]

Well, Louis' position is in question - maybe we will have a year off :)

[Jordan.]

They'd end up replacing him with someone like Robbie Williams or Olly Murs so it'd still be tragic

[Gstar]

HELL no @ robbie williams

[Loukas]

Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears to replace Louis Walsh on The X Factor?

X Factor producers are allegedly lining up Jake Shears from the Scissor Sisters to replace Louis Walsh on the ITV juggernaut’s judging panel.

Simon Cowell has made it clear that he wants Walsh back on the show for its eleventh season but producers are said to be plotting behind his back after noticing Shears on The Voice UK earlier this year.

The American singer was brought in as a guest mentor to Kylie Minogue prior to the battle rounds and X Factor chiefs – keep to revamp the show – were impressed with his efforts.

A source said: ‘ITV aren’t sure about Louis and think it may be time for a change.

‘Jake really impressed when he was a guest mentor on The Voice but Louis is very much Simon’s man, so we’ll have to wait and see.’

And Jake has made it pretty clear in the past that he’d jump at the chance to work alongside Cowell.

According to The Mirror, in 2010 he said: ‘I would be happy and very excited to appear on one of Simon Cowell’s shows.

‘I think I’d have a good time. I’d definitely be enthusiastic. I think it’s a really wonderful thing.’

An X Factor spokesman added to the newspaper: ‘Simon and Cheryl are the only confirmed judges. No decisions have been taken on the rest.’



The Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/03/scissor-sisters-jake-shears-to-replace-louis-walsh-on-the-x-factor-4717240/)

not sure what i think of this?

[Black Dagger]

Jake :amazed:

I love Louis, but I wouldnt mind that at all.

[Beastie]

Paloma Faith would be brilliant. But she said on Alan Carr "who am I to say who is good or not?". Mel B would be good. She is black and I am always a fan of the Spice Girls. I think Adele would be good. A British female artist who has sold millions. She's great in interviews too.

I would love more like a "rock chick" female as a 4th judge though so we don't have the same mundane pop/balad songs week in week out.

Overall from the rumours though Paloma would be my number 1.

[Beastie]

Oh yes I love that rumour. Replace Jake Shears with Louis Walsh please.

Or Boy George with Louis Walsh!

[Samm]

The Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/03/scissor-sisters-jake-shears-to-replace-louis-walsh-on-the-x-factor-4717240/)

not sure what i think of this?

no.

[Strictly Jake]

I am very surprised to say that I do want Louis back. I love to hate him and I would miss his little phrases like you have a recording voice and your in da final! It wouldn't be the same without him. It is likely to be Simon Cheryl Louis and unfortunately Mel b

[Pete.]

Louis Walsh is said to be resuming his judging role on The X Factor after mogul Simon Cowell reportedly negotiated his return to the hit show with ITV bosses.

The genial Irishman was initially thought to be heading for the exit as show bosses sought to freshen the panel ahead of the series eleven launch later this year.

But ITV are believed to have taken a U turn and given the green light to his eleventh consecutive year on the hit talent show.

‘It is all sorted,’ Walsh told Colin Robertson of The Sun. ‘I am coming back. I just have to sign the contract.’

good or bad?

discuss
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[Ryan57]

Good. Wish Sharon was coming back as well, then it'd be the perfect panel.

[Pete.]

Would love it

[Vanessa]

Yay! I love Louis! :amazed:

[Jamesy]

Yeah, sadly now I can see the fourth judge being a nobody. But we'll see. Glad Louis is back, wouldn't be the same without him!

[Niamh.]

I'm sure every year they say louis isn't coming back and then he is :laugh:

[Pete.]

looks like Mel B is the firm fave

[Strictly Jake]

Mel b is going to be worse than Kelly Rowland.

[BBfanUSA]

Mel B is amazing as a judge. I seen her on America's Got Talent (Way better than Britain's Too) and Aussie X Factor, she's great as a judge.

[Saph]

http://abload.de/img/lmao4telm.gif

[james130]

Ugh. Mel B is a flop star.
I think she'll be a good judge, but I was hoping for someone a little more relevant. :idc:

[Sophiee]

I can't stand mel b :idc: this makes me not care about watching.

[Jordan.]

She was annoying af last time she did the guest judge :bored:

[Samm]

ummm meh

[Benjamin]

Hmm, she cannot be any worse than Kelly or Tulisa

[Black Dagger]

Kelly was amazing on the US version :love:

[reece(:]

Kelly was fab, Mel B is fabber though (but she's a flop)

[Strictly Jake]

Actually yeah Kelly was pretty good on X factor USA. On X factor uk she didn't seem to care near the end it was pretty pointless her being there. The same way I feel about Mel b, I just feel she is very average. To be fair I am judging a bit prematurely I'm judging merely off how she performed as a guest judge where she was just negative as well as bored. She might be good though

[Mystic Mock]

Mel B was personal on poor Bella on XFAUS just because Bella didn't like the Spice Girls.

[Vanessa]

I'm following someone on facebook who has auditioned for this year X Factor. He seems like a nice boy. :)

[Jack.]

The two names still being rumoured are Mel B and Alesha Dixon

[Pete.]

The two names still being rumoured are Mel B and Alesha Dixon
but who will get it

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[Jack.]

but who will get it

http://s29.postimg.org/75g1ixo6f/image.jpg

I would prefer Mel B to get it. Alesha is ok but she's a bit ........ BORING.

[reece(:]

Alesha hew? Not here for ha

[Pete.]

Alesha hew? Not here for ha
are any of us

[Pete.]

Joey Essex could be lining up alongside X Factor's Caroline Flack after auditioning for a presenter role.

The former TOWIE star has undertaken a screen test to be one of the presenters on ITV2 spin off show The Xtra Factor, according to The Sun.

Producers are said to be looking at different presenting options - including pairing a male presenter with a female star, or having a single female presenter - but may have concerns on how Joey, 23, would cope holding an hour-long show together.

It is rumoured that Matt Richardson will not be returning to the show.

Other potential replacements in the running include Radio 1 DJ Sarah-Jane Crawford and MTV host Laura Whitmore.



http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/joey-essex-x-factor-role-3620108#ixzz33682O1mY
Follow us: @DailyMirror on Twitter | DailyMirror on Facebook

:shocked:

[Pete.]

http://i.imgur.com/dKWz99q.png

[Samm]

This is the full line up apparently

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[Pete.]

yaas

[Jack.]

Louis has now been confirmed as being back.

[Pete.]

Louis Walsh has confirmed that he will return to the X Factor judging panel.

The 61-year-old manager revealed earlier today (May 30) that he has signed up for the ITV contest's upcoming 11th series.

http://i1.cdnds.net/13/35/618x400/uktv-the-x-factor-2013-judges-4.jpg

"I knew I was doing the show but I just signed the deal and I'm very happy with it," he told Colm Hayes on Irish radio station 2FM. "At my age you have to keep working!"

Walsh also revealed that fellow judges Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole have put their much-publicised feud behind them.

"They will get on really well," he said. "I think they'll try to hog the limelight [and] it will be all about them.

"The falling out is long over and this'll give Cheryl a whole new career. She'll have a new record coming out and all."


receipt for jack's post

[LaLaLand]

SO happy Mel B's an official judge.

[Marsh.]

SO happy Mel B's an official judge.

She isn't yet. Only Simon, Cheryl and Louis are confirmed. Louis said Mel B has been approached but nothing's been confirmed.

[andybigbro]

Yay at Louis

[Shaun]

Mel B is intolerable

[Pete.]

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[Jack_]

Best ****ing panel ever if true

I liked Mel B when she was a guest judge but I don't think she'd work with this panel for a whole series. I remember when Alesha joined BGT I said I thought she'd move to X Factor one day and she'd probably be good but still meh. If only Sharon would have stayed then it would've been the perfect panel made up of all the best judges so far <3

Also yaaaaaassss at King Louis returning, the show would NEVER be the same without him

[Saph]

noooooooooooooooooo at will.u.stop if hes there I wont watch, but I wouldnt be surprised as cheryls mouth is practically stuck to his dick

[Jack_]

Although Will won't get to partake in his 101 Ways To Press A Button game he plays on The Voice so </3

[reece(:]

noooooooooooooooooo @ will.i.flop

[Pete.]

Although Will won't get to partake in his 101 Ways To Press A Button game he plays on The Voice so </3
Did he **** on one then release it :shocked:

[Me. I Am Salman]

will.u.stop :laugh3:

[Sophiee]

that twitter account is always incorrect about bb related news so I imagine it's the same with this. I would love to see will.i.am on the panel though :(.

[Mitchell]

MrCelebUK is as reliable as Kelly Rowland during live shows.

[reece(:]

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a575008/the-x-factor-fourth-judge-to-be-announced-this-week-will-be-female.html#~oG5mkQkkZuuO1t

[Black Dagger]

Definitely Mel B now.

Enjoyed her guest stint and liked her on Aus, but of all the names, she excited me the least with Dixon.

[Jack_]

Surprise rumours floating around that Sara Cox may get the job if Mel doesn't

Please no, I don't mind her but if we're going for ex Radio 1 DJs then it's Moyles or no one. I don't think she'd suit this show at all

[Strictly Jake]

Sara cox has been rumored. Weird

[Pete.]

Mel B is the fourth judge

Scary Spice will join Simon Cowell, 54, Cheryl Cole, 30 and Louis Walsh, 61, on the hit show’s judging panel – putting an end to months of speculation.

An announcement from X Factor bosses is expected early this week to confirm the latest big bucks signing.

The Daily Star Sunday exclusively revealed months ago how straight-talking singer Mel, 39, – full name Melanie Brown – was on the verge of joining the ITV talent show.

And we can now be the first to reveal it is a done deal.

Our X Factor source said: “Mel has been in talks to join the show for months.

“There have been a few hiccups along the way to do with money and other commitments, but it’s finally a done deal.

“Mel has signed up and is working out the logistics of where she will live and when she can fly in and out of the country.”

The former judge of X Factor Australia and America’s Got Talent has a home in the Hollywood Hills.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, 35, has been battling Mel for the coveted last spot on the TV singing contest.

But she had no hard feelings – and backed Mel to be a great judge.

She said: “Mel is feisty and will bring a bit of spice, no pun intended, to The X Factor.

"Cheryl is a proper girl’s girl and I’m sure they will be fine.

"I don’t think they will clash.”