X Factor (UK) 2012

[Perdita]

Robbie Williams is being lined up to join the X Factor panel for one of the live shows, reports the Daily Star.

The former Take That singer - who recently announced three dates at London's O2 Arena - is said to be making an appearance as guest judge before performing his single 'Candy' on November 4.

"The idea is to get the famous acts more involved in the show and the decision making," said an X Factor source.

"Others being approached include Bruno Mars, Pink and Gwen Stefani. They would be there to give their opinion as unbiased judges without having a vested interest in any of the acts."

Simon Cowell is also rumoured to be returning to the series as a fifth judge. Producers are thought to be keen for the 52-year-old music mogul to join Tulisa Contostavlos, Nicole Scherzinger, Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh for the final December show in a surprise twist.

"Producers know that having him criticising and judging the other judges would be TV gold," the source added.

The X Factor live shows continue tonight at 8pm, with performances by Leona Lewis and Ne-Yo.

[Chloe O'brien]

Louis is a joke he should be fired for what happened last night total farce. He said he wanted to save Caroline then he changed his mind. There is no way he should have been allowed that to happen, no wonder Gary walked off in disgust. Rylan should never have made it to the live shows, it's a singing contest not a "Get me on the telly contest" and the same is going to happen this year like anyother year they let the pantomine acts in. One of the talented acts will get the boot before he does.

[Tuareet]

Hear hear Chloe! Agree with you 100%.

[Brucie]

If anyone was still under the illusion that X Factor was not fixed, then what happened last night surely shattered that illusion. Louis Walsh is so out of date, he's not even yesterday's man - more like the day BEFORE yesterday's. He's simply there to do Simon Cowell's bidding - as they all are, to varying degrees, otherwise jokers like Rylan just wouldn't make it through to the live shows.

[N.Fan]

The best acts for me was Melanie Masson and MK1

The worst act was,no surprise Rylan Clark.

[lizann]

I'm happy Rylan stayed even though he is sh*te it pissed off Gary and showed that the show is a fix as it always has been

You could see a producer talking to Louis obviously telling him take it to deadlock as Rylan will stay then

Ella was the best on the opening live show but there was no stand outs for me

Dermot dancing was great

[lizann]

damn double post

[alan45]

The worst act was,no surprise Rylan Clark.

You see there are things we agree on

[alan45]

The worst act was,no surprise Rylan Clark.

You see there are things we agree on

[tammyy2j]

I feel sorry for Rylan he is getting alot of abuse now

There is quite a lot of crap acts this year