Tulisa is the 'new' X Factor Judge

[EddyEagal]

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.

[Denver]

I wish but doubt it

[Denver]

If this is true then series resuscitated

[reece(:]

Replacing Nicole Kea?

[Greg!]

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

[EddyEagal]

Replacing Nicole Kea?

Nicole is out.

Panel is Simon, Sharon, Tulisa and Louis.

[Amy Jade]

She was a great judge in series 8

[Denver]

Nicole is out.

Panel is Simon, Sharon, Tulisa and Louis.

We love the worlds best panel

[Greg!]

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

[EddyEagal]

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.

[RileyH]

Ugh legend

[LaLaLand]

Keep it!!!!!!

[Morgan.]

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.

Didn't Louis have the same contract?

[EddyEagal]

Didn't Louis have the same contract?

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

[Denver]

Keep it!!!!!!

This is why we can't have nice things?

[Jack_]

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?

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.

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

[EddyEagal]

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.

[Withano]

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

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

[Jack_]

Planning 10 weeks of live shows.

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.

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!)

[Withano]

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


.

[RileyH]

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

:joker::joker:

[reece(:]

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

:joker::joker::joker:

[Jack_]

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

IT'S THE SONG BIRD FROM ABROAD...

:love:

[LaLaLand]

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

[EddyEagal]

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.

[Amy Jade]

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

[Black Dagger]

Lol axe it.

[Firewire]

As if

[kirklancaster]

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



I totally agree with this.

[kirklancaster]

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

:joker: FFS. :laugh:

[supertv247]

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

[MB.]

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

jk I haven't watched this show in years

[Owoaje1993]

If true then I’m hoping

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

[Ross.]

This isn't happening

[Strictly Jake]

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

[EddyEagal]

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.

[Jordan.]

No Tula no ratings

[Morgan.]

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

[Cal.]

We WANT Tula!

[EddyEagal]

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

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

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

Mel is on significantly more.

[Morgan.]

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

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

Mel is on significantly more.

Of course but when you want ratings and you have the budget ITV does then it could pay off if assisted with a few format tweaks.

[Firewire]

omg she's coming

Tula reading Nicole's P45

https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/79/590x/495563_1.jpg

[Wizard.]

omg she's coming

Tula reading Nicole's P45

https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/79/590x/495563_1.jpg

Isn’t that Noah Cyrus?

[reece(:]

Tula > Flop B

[Jack_]

Can't they just stick with Nicole? Has she quit?

[Amy Jade]

Mel was a letdown when she was on the show. We need okay.com alexandra burke as a judge

[Alf]

Had it's day, scrap it.

They've had their success with Leona and One Direction. There wont be no more, people have moved on.

[LukeB]

Mel was a letdown when she was on the show. We need okay.com alexandra burke as a judge

We need Erika Jayne imo

[Amy Jade]

Can't they just stick with Nicole? Has she quit?

Axed. Which is really quite gross when Sharon was embarrassing bad last year. At least Nicole remembered her acts names

[Amy Jade]

We need Erika Jayne imo

https://typeset-beta.imgix.net/lovelace/uploads/528/9eea9cc0-e54e-0133-f18c-0a6c20e5e327.gif

[Alf]

Cheryl was the only good judge.

An honest, down to Earth, Northern lass.

[Amy Jade]

Cheryl was the only good judge.

An honest, down to Earth, Northern lass.

Dannii will always be the best judge.

[Greg!]

Mel was a letdown when she was on the show. We need okay.com alexandra burke as a judge

tea!

[Greg!]

The panel we deserve is Alexandra Burke, Nicole, Tulisa and Danni

[Ross.]

Perched for the judges reveal and Nicole is back

[LukeB]

We want Danni,Saara Aalto,Simon and Louis

[Ross.]

I don’t believe this thread but I think it’s strange how Nicole has seemingly been pushed out before this

There’s nothing wrong with the panel, the format was a MESS last year which was the problem

[Denver]

We deserve Tulisa

[Wizard.]

We want Cardi B

[LukeB]

We want Cardi B

This

She would be hilarious

[Morgan.]

We want Cardi B

That's the last thing we need.

[LukeB]

That's the last thing we need.

She would bring the ratings

[Morgan.]

She would bring the ratings

Yeah I think she'd be suited to the show I'm just not a fan :laugh:

[Denver]

She isn't even a big name here

[Wizard.]

She isn't even a big name here

Bigger than Tula

[EddyEagal]

Can't they just stick with Nicole? Has she quit?

Nicole was 'axed' - but it was a mutual decision. She was holding out for more money to return... this is what sealed her departure, as there was reluctance on both sides.

[Denver]

Bigger than Tula

Tell her to come back when she has 3 #1 singles

[Pete.]

We want Mel

[EddyEagal]

Update: looking highly likely that now both Mel and Tulisa will be on the panel. Both have had provisional agreements in place of one another - now looking like it will be both of them.

[Jack_]

I don't get this at all, what's the point in replacing three judges with ones we've already seen before - when the three they're (half) axing are better?

All new judges would still be stupid but at least I'd get the logic, this truly makes no sense whatsoever

[Denver]

Simon knwing the public need Tulisa :clap1:

[Cal.]

Update: looking highly likely that now both Mel and Tulisa will be on the panel. Both have had provisional agreements in place of one another - now looking like it will be both of them.

Iconic :clap1:

[reece(:]

The reason BGT works better is the panel consistency, the X Factor panel changing year in year out is a joke.

[Jack_]

The reason BGT works better is the panel consistency, the X Factor panel changing year in year out is a joke.

Exactly! When will they realise that BGT found a panel that worked, stuck with it and then focused on nailing the format around them (they introduced the golden buzzers at the same time which have been a good addition)

This panel was the perfect one, the problem is their embarrassing, desperate format changes year after year

Did you know this will be the 11th new panel in 15 series of X Factor? That's a ****ing joke

[Withano]

She’s a dickhead

[Black Dagger]

-doesn't like the BGT lineup and would be more than happy for Si Co to have a meltdown one day and sack all three-

[Marsh.]

Exactly! When will they realise that BGT found a panel that worked, stuck with it and then focused on nailing the format around them (they introduced the golden buzzers at the same time which have been a good addition)

This panel was the perfect one, the problem is their embarrassing, desperate format changes year after year

Did you know this will be the 11th new panel in 15 series of X Factor? That's a ****ing joke

Maybe that's the problem, they haven't found a panel that worked since 2010.

[Jack_]

-doesn't like the BGT lineup and would be more than happy for Si Co to have a meltdown one day and sack all three-

I don't care for Amanda or Alesha but my point is it works, it's been a constant for six years and the ratings haven't freefallen like X Factor's have

Maybe that's the problem, they haven't found a panel that worked since 2010.

It's weird to think that Simon's catastrophic gamble in pissing off to America with Cheryl was actually the catalyst for the decline. The show had just had two peak series, and they thought it'd be a great idea to replace 3/4 of a winning panel :conf: things have never recovered since and they've tried and failed to limit the damage but have actually accelerated it

[Denver]

Tulisa should be on the panel of ever singing show in the planet

[Marsh.]

Tulisa should be on the panel of ever singing show in the planet

If it keeps her busy and out of the studio then I agree.

[Dan.]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/6486004/robbie-williams-replace-louis-walsh-x-factor/

Robbie Williams and Ricky Martin are peculiar ways of spelling Tulisa

[Ross.]

I’d be here for the Mel B return

[Denver]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/6486004/robbie-williams-replace-louis-walsh-x-factor/

Robbie Williams and Ricky Martin are peculiar ways of spelling Tulisa

There are 3 spots available

[Strictly Jake]

Panel confirmed as

Simon Cowell
Mel B
Rita Ora
Robbie Williams

With sharon appearing at lives

[AdamAdmiz]

How do you know?

[reece(:]

Panel confirmed as

Simon Cowell
Mel B
Rita Ora
Robbie Williams

With sharon appearing at lives

No wonder Rita's album is delayed till October now :skull:

[Denver]

That is made up

[EddyEagal]

Panel confirmed as

Simon Cowell
Mel B
Rita Ora
Robbie Williams

With sharon appearing at lives

That is categorically wrong.

Rita Ora is not judging The X Factor.

[Owoaje1993]

If it is true then
Simon:Boys
Rita:Groups
Robbie:Overs
MelB:Girls

[Firewire]

Yas Rihta is back!

[Strictly Jake]

Sorry I was fibbing

[Firewire]

Her return wouldn't surprise me though since she was on the BGT live shows

I'm half-expecting Alesha to join as well

[Denver]

Tulisa is the only sensible option

[EddyEagal]

Tulisa, Robbie, Mel and Simon.

First announcement is tomorrow afternoon.

[Saph]

Our Mel back where she belongs

[Denver]

Best line up ever

[Owoaje1993]

Going to the first London auditions and I hope to attend six chairs again like last year if so I’ll post spoilers on here

If anyone wants tickets for either or both then go on the applause store then click on the event tickets are free and genuine

Here’s the link http://www.applausestore.com/book-the-x-factor-2018-london

[EddyEagal]

Tulisa, Robbie, Mel and Simon.

First announcement is tomorrow afternoon.

I've been told to stress that this will be the 'main' panel this year... not the only.

The permanent three as confirmed are Tulisa, Mel and Simon.

Throughout the series, a different judge will fill the fourth seat. The details are (apparently, anyway) still being finalised regarding what this means for Sharon's role. She is either going to join as a fifth judge in the live shows, or will become the 'permanent' fourth judge for the live show period.

Throughout the auditions, a different fourth judge will join the panel - with Robbie filling it for the longest and for the most important parts of the show, including Six Chair Challenge and Judges Homes before he passes the category on. He will not be judging the live shows.

I have been told that guest judges are - in addition to Robbie - Ricky Martin, Rita Ora, Kylie Minogue and Mariah Carey.

Very interesting development and was not the initial plan at all. Louis was going to be on the panel until he gave way only two weeks ago...

[Denver]

If you Tulisa is not confirmed the forum will never forgive you just saying

[Greg!]

I've been told to stress that this will be the 'main' panel this year... not the only.

The permanent three as confirmed are Tulisa, Mel and Simon.

Throughout the series, a different judge will fill the fourth seat. The details are (apparently, anyway) still being finalised regarding what this means for Sharon's role. She is either going to join as a fifth judge in the live shows, or will become the 'permanent' fourth judge for the live show period.

Throughout the auditions, a different fourth judge will join the panel - with Robbie filling it for the longest and for the most important parts of the show, including Six Chair Challenge and Judges Homes before he passes the category on. He will not be judging the live shows.

I have been told that guest judges are - in addition to Robbie - Ricky Martin, Rita Ora, Kylie Minogue and Mariah Carey.

Very interesting development and was not the initial plan at all. Louis was going to be on the panel until he gave way only two weeks ago...

What a MESS

[Greg!]

If that's true then the producers are fackin idiots mate /GC

[Jack_]

What a diabolical mess this show has become

[Jack_]

Can't wait for Louis' big return next year for the final series

[Cal.]

I was so excited for Tulisa’s return as well :(

[Ross.]

I've been told to stress that this will be the 'main' panel this year... not the only.

The permanent three as confirmed are Tulisa, Mel and Simon.

Throughout the series, a different judge will fill the fourth seat. The details are (apparently, anyway) still being finalised regarding what this means for Sharon's role. She is either going to join as a fifth judge in the live shows, or will become the 'permanent' fourth judge for the live show period.

Throughout the auditions, a different fourth judge will join the panel - with Robbie filling it for the longest and for the most important parts of the show, including Six Chair Challenge and Judges Homes before he passes the category on. He will not be judging the live shows.

I have been told that guest judges are - in addition to Robbie - Ricky Martin, Rita Ora, Kylie Minogue and Mariah Carey.

Very interesting development and was not the initial plan at all. Louis was going to be on the panel until he gave way only two weeks ago...

I love fan fiction

[reece(:]

I'd scream if it was Tulisa Mel and Simon

[Ross.]

I'd scream if it was Tulisa Mel and Simon

Kelly Rowland to complete the lineup?

[Ross.]

Also Mariah would be a mess as a guest judge

Didn’t she have a feud when she was on American Idol :skull:

[LukeB]

It feels strange how Tulisa isn't even rumoured away from tibb

[reece(:]

Kelly Rowland to complete the lineup?

or Paulina Rubio?

[Ross.]

It feels strange how Tulisa isn't even rumoured away from tibb

Because it’s not happening!

[Ross.]

or Paulina Rubio?

Britney her return to judging?

[Marsh.]

Also Mariah would be a mess as a guest judge

Didn’t she have a feud when she was on American Idol :skull:

Here for her dragging Rita Ora across the six chairs. :clap1:

[Marsh.]

Britney her return to judging?

"You sounded like you were singing a song... that's really very kinda cool."

[Denver]

It feels strange how Tulisa isn't even rumoured away from tibb

Technically she was linked last October

[Denver]

Why would someone come on the ThisIsTulisa forum and make nasty vicious lies