[Firewire]

We’ve missed Dannii Mingoue from the X Factor juding panel. The amazing ever-changing hair ‘dos, the gorgeous dresses, the genuinely constructive comments she makes.

So, we’re excited to hear that she could make a return to the show this year – although we’re not getting our hopes up that it will actually happen.

Despite the embarrassment a certain unofficial biography about Simon Cowell has caused – you know, the book that revealed Dannii and Simon had a fling – the X Factor boss is reportedly keen to sign up Dannii to return to the singing contest show.

“Simon thinks she’s great. They are still friends. If it works out, then it will be fantastic for The X Factor. No formal offer has yet gone out but this is likely to happen in the next few days,” an insider has told The Sunday Mirror.

“Dannii is the top of ITV’s wish-list for new judges on the show and they are keen to begin official talks,” the source continues. “She is extremely popular among X Factor fans and would still be a big draw.”

The panel for this year’s X Factor has one space left; Gary Barlow has reportedly signed a deal with ITV for a huge £2million, while Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh are reportedly set to sign their contracts this week.

It’s thought Tulisa will bag a bigger pay packet for her second year on the show, with her salary going from £200,000 to £500,000.

It’s looking increasingly unlikely that Kelly Rowland will return – leaving space for Dannii’s possible comeback – with a snitch telling The Sun,

“There’s a chance she could come back, but it looks increasingly slim.Money demands are not the main factor. Kelly didn’t connect with the audience as well as people hoped.”

Filmed auditions are scheduled to begin on 15 May – so it won’t be long before we know for sure who’ll will really be an X Factor judge this year.

Heat

[Smithy]

I hope so

[Tom4784]

I hope so, she's the goddess of gifs.

[Niamh.]

Oh I hope she does, I can't stand Kelly

[Firewire]

I hope she does too. I missed her last year. I'm doubtful whether she will though after the embarrassment she's just encountered.

[Me. I Am Salman]

She should replace Tulisa, not Kelly.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Firewire

I hope she does too. I missed her last year. I'm doubtful whether she will though after the embarrassment she's just encountered.

I don't get the fuss, so she had a fling with Simon? Big deal?

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I don't get the fuss, so she had a fling with Simon? Big deal?

I know, but she seemed to be heartbroken over it.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Firewire

I know, but she seemed to be heartbroken over it.

mmm, I reckon he's a bit of wanker when it comes to women tbh

[bbfan1991]

Bad move if she does IMO, shows that she is happy to be one of those people who Cowell chews and spits out again when she doesn't even need his money...

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

mmm, I reckon he's a bit of wanker when it comes to women tbh

I think because of his wealth that is true. He sounds like a bit of a sex pest.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Firewire

I think because of his wealth that is true. He sounds like a bit of a sex pest.

Was he with Terri then?

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Was he with Terri then?

I'm not sure, I think it might have been before he got together with Terri.

[thesheriff443]

it was just after terry, he said he saw danni has a plaything as he did not want a serious relationship,

[Jords]

Yes please!

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by thesheriff443

it was just after terry, he said he saw danni has a plaything as he did not want a serious relationship,

What an asshole

[Ninastar]

I hope so!!

[thesheriff443]

some women love money and power im sure danni was not dragged kicking and screaming

[joeysteele]

Dannii was a really big miss on the X Factor series last year,it would be a really good and wise move to bring her back,I hope she does get brought back this year.

[Firewire]

The "only" reason she didn't feature on X Factor in 2011 was because it clashed with Australia's Got Talent. She did say she wanted to take part in both but it was impossible. So I hope she does come back this year. Kelly was a terrible judge.

[Black Dagger]

One of the best judges/mentors ever.

Tulisa and Dannii would potentially make up for that complete wanker Gary being on the panel.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by thesheriff443

some women love money and power im sure danni was not dragged kicking and screaming

I'm sure she wasn't but being referred to as a Plaything is pretty derogatory and insulting

[Doogle]

I hope so, I love Danni. She belongs on XF UK. I'd probably watch this year if she was on the panel.

[Kazanne]

I like Danni and hope she comes back however I am sure Simon Cowell didn't force her into doing anything she didn't want to do,I wouldn't pay too much heed on what the tabloids feed us,they always exaggerate,I like Simon,I like Danni see no reason not to.

[Harry!]

I hope so, Team Minogue rules <3