[Pete.]

Originally Posted by Daily Mail

It is precisely the sort of headline-grabbing coup that The X Factor needs to boost its flagging ratings.

Simon Cowell has persuaded Madonna to perform in the live final of the ITV talent show – but there are strings attached.

One source said: ‘Madonna will have been provisionally booked because the final can be subject to change if an artist doesn’t approve of the finalists – especially if they have agreed to sing with them.

‘Someone like Madonna will want a lot of creative control over her appearance, but for Simon the ratings will be worth it.’

But the source added that there were also conditions Madonna must agree to.

‘She has been told that her label will be expected to pay for any stage props and backing dancers she brings with her,’ the insider said.

The 56-year-old pop queen’s appearance on December 13 will hark back to the show’s heyday when it could attract superstars of the calibre of Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and Beyoncé Knowles.

And Madonna’s appearance could also boost sales of her as-yet untitled 13th studio album, due for release just after the live final.

Another source close to the show told The Mail on Sunday: ‘It had been rumoured that Irish rockers U2 were being lined up to take part. But that has not happened and the confusion may have come because they share the same manager, Guy Oseary.’

An ITV source said last night: ‘We do always look for the best artists for the final. Madonna’s name will have been on a list at some point, yes. But nothing will be made certain until just before the live final.’

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...s-line-up.html

Here for it

[Samm]

That's if she isn't dead by then

[Sophiee]

Originally Posted by ~Sam~

That's if she isn't dead by then

they could've at least got somebody good.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Jesus get some new talent on and not her

Not here for the sycophantic ovation from the judges and Dermot crawling up her fossilized ass.

[Pete.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Jesus get some new talent on and not her

Not here for the sycophantic ovation from the judges and Dermot crawling up her fossilized ass.

Her success ****s on all of the wannabe contestants that will be in the final /Andrea

[Cal.]

**** yasss

Lol @ Rihanna being shaded from the 'star studded final artists'

[Raph]

Originally Posted by Who Is She?

**** yasss

Lol @ Rihanna being shaded from the 'star studded final artists'

#sorrynotsorryslutanna

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by Raph

#sorrynotsorryslutanna

How is Rihanna a slut?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Firewire

How is Rihanna a slut?

she is a filthy slut tbh

[Headie]

Originally Posted by Who Is She?

**** yasss

Lol @ Rihanna being shaded from the 'star studded final artists'

Originally Posted by Raph

#sorrynotsorryslutanna

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

she is a filthy slut tbh

rihanna isn't performing bc she has nothing out, and she's the best selling digital artist EVER so shade from a dying show in the uk won't bother her.

[Smithy]

Doubtful tbh

[Marc]

Whyyy

[Marc]

Everybody is a slut Jonathan

[Brother Leon]

Eww

[Firewire]

Not here for blatant misogynistic comments

[JoshBB]

Originally Posted by Firewire

Not here for blatant misogynistic comments

^ this

[Saph]

The public wants slaychel

[Crimson Dynamo]

Not sure why Britney was not asked rather than that old hag?

[Pete.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Not sure why Britney was not asked rather than that old hag?

[Liam-]

Ew, can she not?

[reece(:]

Stay pressed Rih haters, she doesn't need Xfactor performances to impact the UK charts

[Jordan.]

[Margarine.]

any article that classes that overrated flop Paul McCartney as being a star is not worthy of any credit whatsoever

hew needs Paul when he's built a career on sounding like a constipated cat

[LukeB]

can madonna even perform? she is soooo skinny?

[Margarine.]

Originally Posted by LukeB

can madonna even perform? she is soooo skinny?

and Cheryl is really giving Gemma Collins a run for her money lately