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SIMON Cowell has still not signed his new £12million contract with ITV - putting a question mark over this year's X Factor.
The music mogul was expected to tie up a two-year deal in January, just as he announced plans to take The X Factor to the US.
Simon is expected to start filming this year's UK show in just three months time.
Insiders claim he has agreed his personal fee - believed to be around £6million a year - but is holding out for an extra £3million production budget to make The X Factor.
The extra cash would mean £300,000 more for each of the 10 live final shows.
A show source said: "Simon is committed to the show but only if ITV will pay up.
"He wants it to get over 20million viewers this year, but has told them to do this they need to put more cash in.
"They are trying to work out if that's necessary as it is already the biggest TV show."
We told how Simon met execs last week to discuss the new series, which starts preliminary auditions without the judges next month.
He has already sorted out cash for Britain's Got Talent, which kicks off within weeks.
However, his personal deal is wrapped up with The X Factor deal, so that has still not been signed.
The source added: "Got Talent is all systems go. X Factor is the sticking point."
An ITV spokesman said: "Discussions are well advanced."
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Simon Cowell and ITV have still not reached an agreement over the budget for this year's X Factor series, according to a report.
The music mogul is continuing to hold out for an extra £3 million which would be spent on improving the contest's live shows, The Sun claims.
A source told the newspaper: "Simon is committed to the show but only if ITV will pay up. He wants it to get over 20 million viewers this year, but has told them to do this they need to put more cash in.
"They are trying to work out if that's necessary as it is already the biggest TV show."
It is thought that Cowell has already agreed a personal fee of £12 million which would keep him at ITV for two years and has also finalised the budget for Britain's Got Talent.
The insider added: "Got Talent is all systems go. X Factor is the sticking point."
An ITV spokesman insisted: "Discussions are well advanced."
Simon Cowell is reportedly in a quandry over whether to re-hire Dannii Minogue for the forthcoming series of The X Factor.
Minogue's first baby is due in July, which is right in the middle of auditions for the ITV1 show.
The Sunday Mirror reports that Cowell believes that it is unrealistic to think the mum-to-be can do the show and is already considering *possible replacements as part of a radical shake-up. Planned changes include the staging of the live auditions at the Royal Albert Hall while the grand finale will be moved to the O2 arena.
A show source said: "Simon is acutely aware how this could play out in public. He doesn’t want to be seen as getting rid of Dannii *because she's pregnant but *realistically he knows it will be impossible for her to do the whole show from the auditions through to the live finals.
"It’s a real dilemma but one option being considered is the possibility of giving Dannii a mentoring role on the show but not on the panel. Normally a decision like this would be taken much further down the line. But Dannii's pregnancy means the question has to be addressed now."
Fellow judges Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh have been told their jobs are safe and will sign contracts *confirming their return next month. Should Dannii be replaced, Paula Abdul is apparently being considered for the role.
A spokesman for Cowell said that nothing is definite. "Lots of things are being discussed," he said.
he really wants rid of her doesn't he
in my humble opinion i think the x-factor should take a year off. the show has become a parody of itself and the whole process is so cliched. plus both Dannii and Cheryl obviously have other things to be getting on with and Simon really should be paying some attention to his new fiancee! if they took a year off and came back in 2011 the excitement would be phenomenal.
haha cant see Simon agreeing to that! you're right though
Robbie Williams and Ronan Keating are among stars being lined up as guest judges for The X Factor's forthcoming auditions, a report has claimed.
According to The Mirror, Simon Cowell also has Paula Abdul, Mel B and Charlotte Church in the frame to fill in for Dannii Minogue, who is not appearing at the auditions this year due to her pregnancy.
A source told the newspaper: "The stars would attend all the audition days in one city each. It would create an extra buzz and make the initial shows even more exciting.
"Simon thought it worked well on American Idol, so it is something he is willing to try."
Yesterday, a tabloid suggested that Cowell was also considering axing Minogue altogether. However, the popstar later told her Twitter followers that there was "no truth" in the claims.
The insider added: "It is difficult to know if Dannii wants a big role until after she has her baby. The situation could be up in the air a while yet."
A spokesperson for Cowell said: "He is incredibly supportive of Dannii."
Simon Cowell has no plans to approach Mel B or Robbie Williams as permanent replacements for Dannii Minogue on The X Factor, a report has claimed.
The pair have been linked to the ITV1 reality show several times in recent months amid uncertainty surrounding Minogue's future as a panellist.
However, discussing Mel's chances of joining the programme, a source told The Sun: "That ain't going to happen. Mel's lovely but she will not be getting a judging position."
On Williams, the insider added: "Robbie will be a guest judge one day but he won't be permanent."
X Factor bosses are also expected to rule out having five panellists on the forthcoming series, as was rumoured last year.
The source explained: "The fifth judge idea is looking doubtful. The show would get pretty big - and it's already a monster."
Reports suggest that Cowell will replace Minogue if the singer does not promise to give X Factor her full attention when she becomes a mother.
Realistically there is no way that Dannii will be able to take part in this years show . Regardless of how many Nanny's she has. Why not get Kylie to stand in for her that way she won't feel so theatened with getting the boot.
Dannii Minogue will be told that she must accept a pay cut if she wants to return to The X Factor this year, a report has claimed.
According to The Mirror, show bosses plan to slash Minogue's £1 million salary by up to £300,000 because she will not be appearing at the auditions due to her pregnancy.
Minogue, who flew back to London from Australia earlier this week, is expected to meet producers today to discuss arrangements for the new series.
An X Factor source said: "This meeting is the first step to getting Dannii back on the show. If a solution can be worked out she will be here again at the live stages.
"We are very, very keen for her to come back so at this stage, it doesn't look like her pregnancy is going to present any problems we can't work around."
Reports suggest that Simon Cowell is planning to recruit guest judges who will fill in for Minogue while she is away.
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Mum-to-be Dannii Minogue is expected to see her £1million 'X Factor' deal cut today when she meets the show's bosses to discuss her contract for this year's series. The reality TV star, who is due to give birth in July, is to be replaced by guest judges during the live auditions because of her pregnancy. Whilst bosses are keen to keep her in the show when she is able to return, they are set to cut down her contract by as much as £300,000 according to The Mirror.
A source told the paper: "This meeting is the first step to getting Dannii back on the show. If a solution can be worked out she will be here again at the live stages. We are very, very keen for her to come back so at this stage, it doesn’t look like her pregnancy is going to present any problems we can’t work around."
Stars rumoured to cover for Dannii while she is away include Robbie Williams, Mel B, Ronan Keating and Paula Abdul.
Pregnant Dannii Minogue has agreed a £700,000 deal to return to X Factor, telling friends: “I’m so excited”.
Radiant Dannii, 38, met producers in London yesterday to discuss how she would juggle appearing on the show and becoming a new mum.
She is due to give birth in July as the live auditions are under way.
An X Factor source said: “After the last series finished there was a lot of confusion as to whether Dannii would stay or not.
“However it became clear just how popular she was.
“The talks went really well and Dannii is set to start after the birth of her baby and when the live shows begin in September.
“Dannii is delighted. She has a baby on the way, a loving boyfriend and now a new TV deal.”
Although Dannii’s new contract has yet to be signed, both parties have agreed in principal. It will see her previous £1million contract cut by around £300,000 as she will unable to attend the auditions due to her pregnancy.
Dannii and boyfriend Kris Smith are planning for the baby to be bron in Melbourne. The X Factor live rounds normally begin in late September, giving her two months to recover. Replacements for Dannii during the audition rounds are yet to be confirmed.
But as The Mirror exclusively revealed last month, sister Kylie is high on the TV bosses’ wish-list.
An ITV source added: “We love Dannii and everyone wants her back on The X Factor. It just wouldn’t be the same without her.” And Dannii won’t be the only one making a comeback.
Determined wannabe Emma Chawner is hoping it will be third time lucky – despite two humiliating put-downs by judge Simon Cowell in previous auditions.
The high-pitched singer has put herself forward yet again and will appear at Manchester’s Old Trafford for one of the show’s early rounds.
Emma first auditioned back in 2007, wearing a dress made by her dad. She was rubbished by panel after singing the Titanic theme tune, My Heart Will Go On.
Simon said she sang “like a baby” – sparking the fury of the tubby star’s family who said she had won competitions. Last year Emma turned up to duet with her sister.
After screeching through a rendition of Whole Again by Atomic Kitten, they were stopped by an infuriated Simon who said: “It was arguably twice as bad as before. You can’t sing”
Emma, who later blamed her weight for her poor performance, pleaded: “Give us a chance to improve.”
But Simon replied: “We have weeks – not decades.”
£700,000 for half a series is outragous
I think that £700,000 for a whole series is wayyyyyy too much
well yes it is lol but she is only doing half because of her pregnancy!! there so greedy when there is all this poverty in the worldQuote:
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Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh has revealed that she would love to appear as a guest judge on The X Factor this year.
The former Hear'Say singer, now best known for playing Weatherfield's Michelle Connor, discussed her ambition following reports that a variety of stars will be recruited to fill in for pregnant Dannii Minogue at the auditions.
Writing in her New magazine column, Marsh explained: "I read that Simon Cowell is thinking about having a guest judge to sit in for Dannii Minogue at each regional audition for The X Factor. I would really love to be considered as a stand-in at the Manchester rounds!"
She continued: "In fact, I bumped into Louis Walsh - who I get on very well with - at the Fashion Kicks show, and told him I'd jump at the chance to be involved in the show. So I'm hoping he'll put in a good word for me!"
Marsh has previously described a permanent place on The X Factor panel as her "dream job".
Simon Cowell will not receive a salary increase when he renews his contract with ITV, a report has claimed.
The music mogul's £20 million 'golden handcuffs' arrangement with the broadcaster expired in December, but he is expected to finalise plans for a new deal this week.
According to the Daily Mail, Cowell's main priority is to ensure that more money is spent on The X Factor in order to improve the contest's live shows.
A source told the newspaper: "Simon is not getting a pay rise. He is more concerned about the budget being raised for The X Factor to make sure it returns bigger and better."
Meanwhile, Cheryl Cole is apparently not receiving a £700,000 salary boost for her work on the programme, despite previous rumours.
The insider added: "Cowell has not given Cheryl such a big pay increase. He adores Cheryl, but she realises that this year, Simon wants the show to be great and needs more money to be spent on production for the viewers at home."
Outrageous pop queen LADY GAGA is to make a sensational return to The X Factor as a guest replacement for mumto-be judge DANNII MINOGUE.
She has agreed to adjudicate at the live auditions stage - making them even more ga ga.
The Poker Face singer - real name STEFANI GERMANOTTA, 24 - will be paid around £110,000 and a source confirmed: "It's now a case of dotting the Is and crossing the Ts.
"Simon Cowell and everyone involved knows just how much of a ratings draw Lady GaGa will be."
The star, who performed in Tokyo last week, right, appeared on last year's show wearing a metallic outfit with devil horns, singing her single Bad Romance on a toilet. Now bosses are keen to line up other star names to cover until Dannii, 37, returns. She is expecting her child with KRIS SMITH in July.
Cowell's American Idol co-judge PAULA ABDUL, 47, and former Spice Girl MEL B, 34, have been approached but VICTORIA BECKHAM, 36, will not be appearing when the ITV1 show returns to our screens in August. The auditions stage started two weeks ago.
Last week I told how ITV chiefs were close to completing a deal to screen it after months of negotiations with Cowell, 50.
He drafted in tough negotiator SIR PHILIP GREEN, 58, and has now won an extra £5 million investment in production costs - believing the previous series had begun to look dated.
The source added: "With the likes of Lady GaGa lined up ITV will be getting their money's worth, even with the extra."
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Lee Ryan has claimed that he should be on the judging panel for The X Factor.
The 'Secret Love' singer, who lauded the talent show for being a "great platform", said that he has a "wealth of experience" to give to contestants.
"As far as X Factor goes, I was saying how great I think it is. It's a great platform for people these days and there's a lot more opportunity for people to get into the industry and different avenues for people to take with the internet," he told STV.
"You can think outside the box and market yourself and that's literally all I was saying. I would love to do something like that because I think I have had a wealth of experience so far in this industry.
"I've survived a lot longer than a lot of people out there and I think that you see a lot of people come and go and I've been in the industry so long now that I would love to give some help."
don't you just love the way celebs think they can get a job on the xfactor by just mentioning they'd like to do it in a interview?
Sexy Caroline Flack has been lined up to replace Holly Willoughby as presenter of The Xtra Factor - after Simon Cowell personally ‘interviewed’ her for the job.
ITV favourite Caroline, 29, is expected to sign a deal to front the hit ITV2 show next week.
Currently she on TV on Saturday nights on primetime show The Whole 19 Yards co-hosting with Vernon Kay, and has fronted the ITV2 spin off for I’m A Celebrity.
She was the channel bosses top choice for Xtra Factor, but before getting a contract she had to fly over to meet Simon Cowell in L.A to make sure she fitted the bill.
A show source said: "Caroline is flavour of the moment at ITV and they are very keen for her to do the job.
"But Simon has the final say on everything on The X Factor so he has taken the opportunity to spend some time in the company of Caroline.
"It was not a formal office interview, but basically she was being checked out for the job and was quizzed by Cowell about her ambitions and what she would bring to the series.
"He was impressed so it looks like she will be the new host."
Caroline mentioned she was in America on her twitter account at the weekend.
She said: "Thank you for all your really kind messages. I’m currently in LA for work.
"I love la! Today, pool, meeting then shoppidy shop shop."
A front page story in a celebrity magazine yesterday linking Christine Bleakley with the job and a £200,000 salary are thought to be well wide of the mark.
Whilst ITV are still very keen to work with her, she would not leave the BBC for a show on ITV2 and is instead looking to primetime shows on BBC1 or ITV1 to further her career.
Despite being on ITV2, The Xtra Factor job is considered a big one by TV agents and presenters. Previous hosts Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby have both gone on to bigger and better things with Fearne on Radio 1 and Holly hosting This Morning.
An ITV source added: "This could be Caroline’s big chance to become a stand out presenter.
"She is keeping everything crossed that she did enough to impress Simon."
Louis Walsh has reportedly admitted that he was unhappy when he realised that his Tango tan wipes deal would require three days' work.
The X Factor judge was this week unveiled as the new face of the soft drink firm's 'Fake Tan-go' product, which is to be sold in Superdrug stores nationwide.
As part of his contract, Walsh posed for a series of publicity photographs showing him covered in fake tan - but he was apparently stunned when the photoshoot was extended for two extra days.
He is quoted by the Daily Star as saying: "They offered me £30,000 to do the Tango deal and I said yes because I thought it would be one day. But it turned out to be three f**king days. I would never do it again."
Walsh will start work on a new series of The X Factor next month.
'X Factor' judge Cheryl Cole has reportedly thrown the show into chaos by refusing to sign her new contract.
The Daily Star claims the Girls Aloud star is so scared that another babe will put her in the shade she is demanding to know who will be on the panel.
The singer also wants a promise pregnant judge Dannii Minogue will not be permanently replaced.
The 38-year-old Aussie will miss out on the auditions stage when it starts next month.
Producers plan to have guest judges to fill in for her alongside 50-year-old Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh, 57.
A show source said: "It's getting very close to the start of The X Factor auditions and Cheryl has not yet signed on the dotted line.
"It would ruin her 'X Factor' experience not to have another 'girly girl' like Dannii to laugh and joke with and gang up with against the lads.
"There's been talk about Mel B whom Cheryl is quite frightened of.
She is also mindful of the fact any youngsters may try to upstage her in the fashion stakes."
All the judges are reportedly set for a showdown meeting at Simon Cowell's London mansion next week.
Dannii, who is back in Australia and due to give birth in July, will join them via a conference call.
Kylie Minogue has admitted that she was offered to fill in for sister Dannii on The X Factor - but she turned it down. Skip related content
The pop princess said she thought it would get "messy" if she stood in as a judge on the talent show while Dannii goes on maternity leave later this year.
She told The Sun: "I couldn't possibly do it for two reasons. The first is simply that the timings don't work out with my new album coming out. But also - and more importantly - this is Dannii's thing. It would all have become really messy if I'd taken over."
Kylie added that she was proud of her sister for standing up to critics of her judging style.
"She went through two years of criticism and had to endure everyone putting her down the whole time.
"But she remained herself throughout and that's what I'm most proud of. She was completely consistent," Kylie said.
Geri Halliwell is expected to add some extra spice to The X Factor by stepping in as a guest judge.
The 37-year-old singer is understood to be standing in for pregnant Dannii Minogue at auditions in Glasgow on Wednesday.
Geri was previously a judge on Popstars: The Rivals, which discovered X Factor judge Cheryl Cole and her Girls Aloud bandmates.
It is thought that the Spice Girl will stay for just one day of auditions but could return in the future.
Konnie Huq was confirmed as the new host of The Xtra Factor, when the series returns later in the summer.
Dannii Minogue has sent a message of support to Geri Halliwell and the latest batch of X Factor hopefuls ahead of the show's launch today.
The latest search for UK singing talent will kick off this afternoon in Glasgow, where Halliwell is expected to be the first guest judge of the series.
Writing on Twitter this morning, Minogue said: "Go Geri! Give em some 'spice' at the X Factor auditions in Glasgow today. Good luck to everyone who's auditioning."
It is thought that a number of other guest panellists will join Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole throughout the audition process because Minogue is taking maternity leave.
Reports say that the Australian star will return for the judges' houses round and live shows later this year.
Pixie Lott will be the next guest judge to fill in for Dannii Minogue on The X Factor, a report has claimed.
According to The Sun, the 19-year-old 'Mama Do' singer will join the panel when the auditions move to Birmingham on Monday.
A source told the newspaper: "Pixie may be young but she's not afraid to speak her mind. She's only been in the charts for just over a year but she already sounds like a pro.
"And unlike a lot of pop acts these days, she's happy singing live so is well qualified to judge the wannabes."
It is thought that Simon Cowell decided to recruit Lott after she impressed him with her guest performance on Britain's Got Talent last week.
This year's X Factor auditions kicked off in Glasgow yesterday with Geri Halliwell taking the place of Minogue, who is currently on maternity leave.
WENNGeri Halliwell was booed by X Factor fans when she appeared as a guest judge at auditions in Glasgow this week, reports have claimed.
According to The Mirror, the former Spice Girl angered audience members by refusing to put through a singer named Katie who had proved popular with the crowd. It is thought that Halliwell had the casting vote after the budding star was backed by Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh but rejected by Simon Cowell.
A source told the newspaper: "Geri had the chance to please the crowd and many were shouting Katie's name. But Geri ignored them and turned Katie down, causing the crowd to go crazy.
"Eventually they invited Katie back to try again, but Geri was judged to be the executioner and she never recovered from that."
Meanwhile, the Daily Star claims that Halliwell also annoyed fans by adopting a "mean" judging style, prompting a chant of "Bring back Dannii! Bring back Dannii!" in reference to absent panellist Dannii Minogue.
Halliwell was the first of several guests to stand in for Minogue while she takes maternity leave. Pixie Lott has been tipped to take over the post in Birmingham on Monday.
SINGER Natalie Imbruglia will replace her fellow Aussie Dannii Minogue at the next X Factor auditions in Birmingham.
She follows ex-Spice Girl Geri Halliwell - who was a stand-in at Glasgow this week and was BOOED when she failed to put through a fancied local singer.
Natalie who will also be a judge on the Aussie X Factor, was drafted in after Pixie Lott pulled out of filming in Birmingham due to a diary clash.
Pixie will be a judge later in the series. US singer Katy Perry will also appear later on, sitting alongside regulars Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole.
Dannii, who is on maternity leave ahead of having her first baby next month, will return to the show in the autumn for the judges' house stage.
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Six singers who made it to the judges' house stage of 'The X Factor' in 2008 and 2009 have made it through the first round of this year's auditions.
Treyc Cohen, Liam Payne and four-piece band Harmony Hood were all successful at Monday's auditions in Birmingham, reports The Sun.
Liam Payne and Treyc Cohen had previously made it into Simon Cowell's final six in 2008 and 2009 respectively.
After flying him out to Barbados in 2008 to perform ‘Cry Me A River’, Simon decided not to pick Liam, who was 15 at the time, saying that he was 'too young'.
However, this week Simon reportedly said: "This goes to prove my point. Two years ago I said you needed to go away for a little bit. You've changed into a man and are so much better for it."
Meanwhile, Simon told Treyc, who he rejected last year: "I didn't think you quite had it last year but this year I think you have."
Harmony Hood, who were axed in favour of Jedward by Louis Walsh last year, were also successful after returning as a new six-piece band called New Status.
Alexandra Burke has sparked rumours that she could join the lineup of stars who are standing in for pregnant Dannii Minogue on The X Factor.
The 21-year-old, who won the show's 2008 series, set tongues wagging by claiming that she was unable to confirm or deny whether she will appear on the panel this year.
Speaking to Metro, Burke commented: "I'd love to be a judge on The X Factor. I would really love to. But I can't really comment on that.
"It would be great. I love the show. But I'm not sure what's going to happen. It's up to Simon [Cowell] at the end of the day. It's all in the future."
Cowell has already recruited Geri Halliwell, Natalie Imbruglia, Pixie Lott and Katy Perry as temporary replacements for Minogue, who is taking maternity leave until the Judges' Houses stage in the autumn.
Burke had previously denied reports linking her to Minogue's empty seat.
Former Sugababe Keisha Buchanan has revealed that she would love to land a judging role on The X Factor.
The 25-year-old confessed that she dreams of working alongside music mogul Simon Cowell after branding him "sexy" in the past.
Speaking to the Daily Star, Buchanan admitted: "I'd love to work on The X Factor. Me and Simon go way back. We get on great."
The star is currently working on her debut solo album after being ousted from Sugababes last September.
She added: "My solo music is going really well. My pal Leona [Lewis] has been supporting me. I'm playing her some tracks. I'm back, so everyone better watch out."
Buchanan's album is expected to arrive later this year.
Ive applied for tickets for the auditions, I hope I get them :)
Former X Factor star Johnny Lloyd has reportedly returned to the show four years after being axed for rule-breaking.
Lloyd, 29, was once part of the boyband Avenue, who were kicked off by programme bosses in 2006 after failing to tell producers that they already had a management deal with pop mogul Ashley Tabor.
According to The Sun, the budding star re-auditioned in London this week as part of a new band called Princes and Rogues. Following a performance of Saturdays hit 'Forever Is Over', the group are said to have been put through to Boot Camp with 'yes' votes from Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh.
A source said: "Johnny was elated to go through, although the band know they need a lot of work. Cheryl [Cole] said they didn't have enough swagger for a boyband and Louis, although he put them through, admitted he was disappointed and expects more."
It is thought that Lloyd put his new group together after advertising for members on Facebook.
Simon Cowell has sparked speculation that Cheryl Cole has ditched her married name after introducing her as Cheryl Tweedy at the X Factor auditions.
According to The Mirror, the music mogul surprised audience members at London's Excel Centre on Tuesday night by appearing to confirm that Cheryl is now using her maiden name.
Cowell reportedly said: "Who would like to hear from Cheryl... Tweedy? It is, now, isn't it?"
It is thought that the crowd of fans were excited by Cowell's comment and immediately rose to their feet to applaud Cheryl.
One onlooker, 21-year-old Kate Gibbs, explained: "The support for her was immense. When Simon announced her as Cheryl Tweedy the whole place went up. Cheryl was beaming. It was as if a new chapter in her life had just started and she looked happier than ever."
Cheryl filed for divorce from husband Ashley last month. The pair separated in February following claims that Ashley had been repeatedly unfaithful.
I thought she had been using Tweedy for a while now
A pregnant X Factor hopeful turned up at an audition on Thursday, despite being mere days away from giving birth.
According to The Sun, judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole were stunned when the 35-year-old contestant called Stacey walked on stage sporting a huge baby bump.
Stacey, who made it through to the Boot Camp stage of the competition in 2008, failed to make a good first impression with Cowell, after he criticised her for emphasising the deaths of numerous friends and family members in the past year.
"I don't think you should be talking about losing people when you've got a baby on the way," he said. "It's a bit depressing."
Cowell was eventually won over by Stacey's rendition of En Vogue's 'Don't Let Go', as he, Walsh and Cole sent her through to Boot Camp for a second time.
CHERYL Cole will NOT be changing her last name back to Tweedy, say sources.
The Girls Aloud singer, 26 - soon to divorce love rat footballer hubby Ashley Cole - was said to have been shocked when X Factor boss Simon Cowell used her maiden name earlier this week.
Introducing judge Cheryl at London auditions, he said: "Who would like to hear from Cheryl . . . Tweedy?"
But a source close the star said: "Cheryl had no idea Simon was going to say that. It wasn't planned and she was shocked."
The source added: "She's Cheryl Cole now and has spent years building up a successful brand - she's not prepared to turn her back on it. Tweedy doesn't feel right."
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Geri Halliwell is feeling disappointed over the backlash she allegedly received during her stint as an X Factor guest judge, a report has claimed.
The former Spice Girl stood in for Dannii Minogue at the Glasgow auditions earlier this month, but she was reportedly booed and heckled throughout the day.
According to Now magazine, the setback hit Halliwell hard as she had hoped to land a permanent place on the panel or a position on the forthcoming US X Factor.
A source told the publication: "She was really excited when Simon Cowell asked her to guest judge. She'd expressed interest in this role ages ago and seemed to be pinning everything on it. But her appearance turned into a disaster and she's gutted."
The insider added: "She tried playing the baddie judge, but only Simon Cowell has the charisma to get away with that. She made too many ill-thought out comments and failed to gauge the audience's mood."
Natalie Imbruglia and Katy Perry have also appeared as guests on the panel this month.