Ex X factor host Olly Murs is delighted to join The Voice
7 years, 5 months ago

Ex X factor host Olly Murs is delighted to join The Voice

Daily Mail  

He came runner up on the sixth series of the X Factor in 2009 before returning to the show as a television presenter in 2015. But Olly Murs couldn't contain his delight when he shared a picture from his first day of filming in the studio for rival show The Voice on Instagram on Sunday. Scroll down for video Rivals: Former X Factor presenter Olly Murs couldn't contain his delight when he shared a picture from his first day of filming in the studio for The Voice on Instagram on Sunday Former Xtra Factor presenter Olly joined The Voice's judging panel for the latest series in the place of musician Gavin Rossdale. New challenge: The Troublemaker hitmaker, 33, joined The Voice's judging panel in the place of musician Gavin Rossdale First look: The first official still of Olly taking Gavin's seat in the line-up has been revealed 'I’m excited to mentor new artists and without doubt, I’m in it to WIN!' The singer was brimming with enthusiasm when he landed the much-coveted position on the rival singing competition show Revealed: The star came runner up on the sixth series of the X Factor in 2009 before returning to the show as a television presenter in 2015 The television hunk cited his desire to concentrate on his music career as the reason to why he wasn't going to reprise his role.

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Simon Cowell breaks his silence on Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh after the fuming stars laid into the X Factor boss on CBB and revealed they no longer speak to him
1 year ago

Simon Cowell breaks his silence on Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh after the fuming stars laid into the X Factor boss on CBB and revealed they no longer speak to him

Daily Mail  

Simon Cowell has broken his silence on Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh after the fuming stars laid into the X Factor boss and revealed they no longer speak to him. Simon Cowell has broken his silence on Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh after the fuming stars, laid into the X Factor boss on CBB and revealed they no longer speak …

Simon Cowell reveals how he wants to improve The X Factor: ‘It was a bit of a machine’
2 years, 3 months ago

Simon Cowell reveals how he wants to improve The X Factor: ‘It was a bit of a machine’

The Independent  

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Olly Murs compares appearing on The X Factor in 2009 to The Hunger Games
2 years, 3 months ago

Olly Murs compares appearing on The X Factor in 2009 to The Hunger Games

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And then it was kind of like, well, I’m still here.” In The Hunger Games, …

'I'm so excited about it!' Sinitta reveals Simon Cowell HAS contacted her about X Factor reboot
2 years, 9 months ago

'I'm so excited about it!' Sinitta reveals Simon Cowell HAS contacted her about X Factor reboot

Daily Mail  

Sinitta has revealed Simon Cowell has contacted her about The X Factor reboot, after it was reported he was planning to revive the series in 2023. Sinitta has revealed Simon Cowell HAS contacted her about The X Factor reboot and hinted the 'reinvented' show could return WITHOUT judges or channel 'He was kind of like, "We'll talk next week," so …

The X Factor: Fans share memories of ‘legendary’ contestants through the years as show ‘axed’
3 years, 8 months ago

The X Factor: Fans share memories of ‘legendary’ contestants through the years as show ‘axed’

The Independent  

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Simon Cowell drops out of X Factor Israel jury duty, network's spokesperson confirms
3 years, 10 months ago

Simon Cowell drops out of X Factor Israel jury duty, network's spokesperson confirms

Firstpost  

Israeli broadcasting network Reshet’s representative said Cowell’s staff had earlier “reached out with legitimate concerns over his participation in the show” after the recent violence in the Gaza strip. Record producer and television personality Simon Cowell has cancelled his scheduled appearance as a judge on the upcoming season of The X Factor Israel. Further, Reshet has not commented whether Cowell …

The rise and fall of The X Factor: Why it’s time to put Simon Cowell’s ‘televised karaoke’ out to pasture
5 years, 3 months ago

The rise and fall of The X Factor: Why it’s time to put Simon Cowell’s ‘televised karaoke’ out to pasture

The Independent  

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Louis Walsh 'has no hard feelings' about being sacked from The X Factor TWICE by Simon Cowell
5 years, 8 months ago

Louis Walsh 'has no hard feelings' about being sacked from The X Factor TWICE by Simon Cowell

Daily Mail  

Louis Walsh has insisted that he 'loves' Simon Cowell, despite being fired from The X Factor by him twice. Returning X Factor judge Louis has confirmed that former champions Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke and Shayne Ward will return for the All Stars incarnation of the talent show this year 13 years later: Leona won the show in 2006 and has …

Louis Walsh reveals his plan to return to The X Factor with Sharon
5 years, 10 months ago

Louis Walsh reveals his plan to return to The X Factor with Sharon

Daily Mail  

Louis Walsh revealed his plan to return to The X Factor with Sharon Osbourne and Simon Cowell as he pledged to heal the rift between his warring former co-stars. The trio were the golden panel in the ITV show's hey day but Simon, 59, and Sharon, 66, have been at war since the music mogul didn't renew her contract. Louis …

Simon Cowell reveals he is in talks with Netflix and and Amazon over lucrative deal for his shows
6 years, 1 month ago

Simon Cowell reveals he is in talks with Netflix and and Amazon over lucrative deal for his shows

Daily Mail  

Simon Cowell has stunned ITV bosses by revealing he is in talks with Netflix and Amazon to secure his shows Simon Cowell has stunned ITV bosses by revealing he is in talks with Netflix and Amazon over a lucrative new deal to screen his shows. One said: ‘We hope he will be signing a new deal with ITV for the …

X Factor: Show branded 'unfair' as Simon Cowell gives hopeful Brendan Murray FOUR chances
6 years, 7 months ago

X Factor: Show branded 'unfair' as Simon Cowell gives hopeful Brendan Murray FOUR chances

Daily Mail  

The X Factor is known for its judges' harsh critiques and for being unforgiving towards hopeful singers when an audition goes wrong. Simon Cowell irked fans of X Factor on Sunday night's episode when he allowed wannabe pop star Brendan Murray multiple chances to rectify his questionable audition Robbie Williams said: 'You've got an impossibly perfect pop voice, I think …

Nicole Scherzinger slams Simon Cowell over X Factor return
7 years, 2 months ago

Nicole Scherzinger slams Simon Cowell over X Factor return

Daily Mail  

The future of this year's X Factor judging panel is still shrouded in mystery. And Nicole Scherzinger revealed that nobody finds Simon Cowell's silence more peeving than the potential judging line-up as she labelled the show creator 'so f***ing last minute'. Scroll down for video Nicole Scherzinger revealed that nobody finds Simon Cowell's silence more peeving than the potential judging …

Simon Cowell will not be on tonight's live X Factor
7 years, 5 months ago

Simon Cowell will not be on tonight's live X Factor

Daily Mail  

Simon Cowell will miss the first X Factor live show after falling down the stairs and getting a concussion - sparking 'panic' among contestants. The X-Factor star, 58, was taken away from his London mansion by ambulance Mr Cowell, who is due on live TV tomorrow night, may have slipped or fainted before clattering down the stairs A source close …

X Factor bosses 'holding emergency meetings'
7 years, 5 months ago

X Factor bosses 'holding emergency meetings'

Daily Mail  

X Factor bosses are holding emergency meetings over the fate of the series first live show after head judge Simon Cowell was injured in a nasty fall. Scroll down for video 'Panic': X Factor bosses were holding emergency meetings on Friday over the fate of the series first live show after head judge Simon Cowell was injured in a nasty …

'I was depressed': Olly Murs reveals X Factor turmoil
7 years, 5 months ago

'I was depressed': Olly Murs reveals X Factor turmoil

Daily Mail  

He's one of The X Factor's most successful exports, going on to sell 17million records, with four number one singles and just as many albums. Scroll down for video 'I felt down and depressed': X Factor's Olly Murs, 33, revealed that he relied on booze to get him through performances after finishing runner-up to Joe McElderry in 2009 Despite the …

The X Factor 2016 judging panel confirmed: Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh join Simon Cowell for new series
8 years, 10 months ago

The X Factor 2016 judging panel confirmed: Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh join Simon Cowell for new series

The Independent  

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The Voice judge Ricky Wilson attacks Simon Cowell and The X-Factor
9 years, 1 month ago

The Voice judge Ricky Wilson attacks Simon Cowell and The X-Factor

The Independent  

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Dermot O'Leary tells Simon Cowell to give X Factor a break
9 years, 2 months ago

Dermot O'Leary tells Simon Cowell to give X Factor a break

The Independent  

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X Factor is fixed, viewers claim after supposedly hearing Simon Cowell tell judges save Che Chesterman
9 years, 4 months ago

X Factor is fixed, viewers claim after supposedly hearing Simon Cowell tell judges save Che Chesterman

The Independent  

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Olly Murs tells X Factor gaffe critics to 'put it in perspective' after Paris attacks
9 years, 4 months ago

Olly Murs tells X Factor gaffe critics to 'put it in perspective' after Paris attacks

The Independent  

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X Factor fans claim show is fixed after Olly Murs reveals Monica Michael's exit before deadlock result
9 years, 4 months ago

X Factor fans claim show is fixed after Olly Murs reveals Monica Michael's exit before deadlock result

The Independent  

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Simon Cowell arrives at X Factor auditions after dedicating series to Julie Cowell
9 years, 8 months ago

Simon Cowell arrives at X Factor auditions after dedicating series to Julie Cowell

Daily Mail  

Simon Cowell is throwing himself into work just days after the death of his beloved mother. Brave: Simon received a standing ovation from crowds at the Manchester opening audition of The X Factor on Wednesday as he returned to work three days after mother Julie's death Sad news: Simon's mother Julie passed away on Sunday at the age of 89 …

Simon Cowell announces plans to shake-up rules on The X Factor
11 years, 3 months ago

Simon Cowell announces plans to shake-up rules on The X Factor

The Independent  

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X Factor and Britain's Got Talent renewed until 2016
11 years, 4 months ago

X Factor and Britain's Got Talent renewed until 2016

The Independent  

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X Factor musical I Can't Sing has a go at Simon Cowell
11 years, 7 months ago

X Factor musical I Can't Sing has a go at Simon Cowell

The Independent  

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Simon Cowell calls Dannii Minogue on live television for the first time since she left UK X Factor
11 years, 9 months ago

Simon Cowell calls Dannii Minogue on live television for the first time since she left UK X Factor

The Independent  

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The Xtra Factor: Comedian Matt Richardson to co-present with Caroline Flack
11 years, 10 months ago

The Xtra Factor: Comedian Matt Richardson to co-present with Caroline Flack

The Independent  

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Simon Cowell plans hands-on return to 'my baby' X Factor
12 years ago

Simon Cowell plans hands-on return to 'my baby' X Factor

The Independent  

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Simon Cowell 'to sack Tulisa' as X Factor judge
12 years, 1 month ago

Simon Cowell 'to sack Tulisa' as X Factor judge

The Independent  

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Simon Cowell: 'The Voice' rips off 'X Factor'
12 years, 10 months ago

Simon Cowell: 'The Voice' rips off 'X Factor'

China Daily  

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Has it all all backfired for Simon Cowell after a string of revelations about his lovelife... and now his top shows fail to win any Bafta nods?
12 years, 11 months ago

Has it all all backfired for Simon Cowell after a string of revelations about his lovelife... and now his top shows fail to win any Bafta nods?

Daily Mail  

Has it all all backfired for Simon Cowell after a string of revelations about his lovelife. Following a drop in viewing figures for his biggest TV shows Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor and the recent revelations about his private life in a new biography, it appears the music mogul's Midas touch doesn't always work. The book includes details …

Simon Cowell: The missing X Factor
13 years, 3 months ago

Simon Cowell: The missing X Factor

The Independent  

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Ex-'X Factor' Singer Says Deal Cut For His Exit
13 years, 5 months ago

Ex-'X Factor' Singer Says Deal Cut For His Exit

India TV News  

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X Factor USA: 'Simon Cowells lines Cheryl Cole up as judge and Nicole Scherzinger as host'
14 years ago

X Factor USA: 'Simon Cowells lines Cheryl Cole up as judge and Nicole Scherzinger as host'

Daily Mail  

It's a yes from me! 'Simon Cowell secures judging role for Cheryl Cole on X Factor U.S.A and lines Nicole Scherzinger up as host' TV executives were said to have ruled her out from the line-up of the U.S. version of the X Factor because of her strong Geordie accent and lack of profile in America. But today reports have …

Dave Pollock: Sadly, X Factor is all part of Cowell's plan to own pop music
15 years, 3 months ago

Dave Pollock: Sadly, X Factor is all part of Cowell's plan to own pop music

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Simon Cowell demands more money to continue X Factor
15 years, 3 months ago

Simon Cowell demands more money to continue X Factor

The Independent  

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