The X Factor (Pre-Live Shows)

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Originally Posted by Perdita

Former X Factor winner Leon Jackson says the behind-the-scenes atmosphere on the new series is much nicer without Sharon Osbourne.

And the 18-year-old denied claims that judge Dannii Minogue, 36, and Sharon's replacement Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole, 25, are locked in a bitter feud.

Leon, who triumphed last year, said: "I was invited to the London auditions and couldn't believe the whole change in atmosphere compared to how it was when I was on the show.

"This time Dannii is really getting on with Cheryl. Everyone is the best of friends. Dannii is making sure Cheryl is OK and showing her the ropes. There hasn't been any arguing."

The last series saw 55-year-old rock matriarch Sharon, 55, and Kylie's sister Dannii at loggerheads.

A show source said: "Last year Sharon and Dannii just didn't get on at all, but now that Sharon has gone, everything has calmed down."

From The Mirror

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Where has Leon been?????

At the London auditions :lol:

X Factor back on Saturday 16 August 7:30

My niece goes to Scottish Slimmers and there is a woman who used to attend the class that my niece goes to, she was the Scottish Slimmer of the year and she got through to the next round. I don't know what she sung or what week she is going to be on but its at the Glasgow auditions. the judges voted 2-2 with Simon and Cheryl both saying no but she pleaded with Simon and he agreed to let her through.

Well it all starts on Saturday, so you might get to see it then

I am looking forward to it starting on Saturday - I am going to miss Sharon though. :o

i don't think i will miss her really, she was beginning to really get on my nerves

I liked her disagreements with Simon and the chemistry between Louis and Sharon on the judging panel. I remember last year when Sharon wasn't there for the first programme and we had Brian Friedman? instead... there was something missing on the judging panel and that was Sharon's contribution..

Hopefully Cheryl has been a good enough replacement though... I will reserve judgement and watch the first few shows. :)

Yeh i suppose only time will tell. I like Danni tho, i know i'm probably the only one, but never mind!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tk9FQVaySk

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