Simon Cowell Reveals Secret Affair With Dannii Minogue And He Tried To Bed Cheryl Cole Too!!

I've known about this for some time now, but Simon Cowell has finally revealed that he had an affair with former X Factor judge Dannii Minogue.

I knew the pair had been enjoying some romps during their X Factor days and now Simon has come clean about the sexual relationship.

In extracts from his new autobiography Simon says he was with the Australian star and says it was genuine love. In the new book Simon says he was with her back in 2008.

'I had a crush on her. It was Dannii's hair, the sexy clothes and the t**s. I was like a schoolboy. She was foxy. She was a real man's girl. Very feminine.'

Simon and Dannii were secret lovers back in 2008. 

At the time Simon admitted he fancied the pants off her: 'Every guy in the world fancies Dannii. She’s become a sex symbol since joining the show, and the contestants love her. She’s got that Sophia Loren, movie-star sex appeal, I love sitting next to her.'


The book describes how Dannii became Cowell's target when he changed the X Factor judging panel in 2007 to include her, allegedly calling her a 'new toy.'

Soon after the pair were snapped holding hands in the back of a taxi, but at the time Simon said that was just the angle that the picture was taken.

Simon and Dannii were caught holding hands back in 2008

The next year Simon recruited Cheryl Cole to replace Sharon Osbourne, who had quit after constant rows with Dannii, it turns out Sharon knew about the affair too.

And all of a sudden Cheryl was sitting next to Simon and Dannii was moved over to the other side of the panel with Louis. Clearly their love affair was over.

New book claims Simon wanted to have an affair with Cheryl too

The new book also claims that Simon wanted to start an affair with Cheryl while she was still married to Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole.

Although he never got to bed the Geordie Simon does admit he slept with Natalie Imbruglia. Wow he really does get around.

Simon Cowell Fires Paula Abdul, Nicole Sherzinger and Steve Jones From US XFactor!

He loves controversy but this is just going overboard! Simon Cowell has officially fired two of his judges and the main host of the US X Factor after the music mogul was unhappy with the ratings.

At least Cheryl Cole can rest easy knowing that she wasn't a victim of a personal attack, her replacement Nicole Sherzinger was the first to be dropped from the reality show today. Boss Simon released an official statement today saying that Steve Jones had been fired as host, and that Paula Abdul and Nicole would not be returning:

Simon wrote: "I want to say a massive thank you to Paula, Nicole and Steve for being part of The X Factor last year. We had a lot of fun making the show together and importantly, we found some real talent and stars. You do develop friendships with the people you work with and Paula, in particular, is a very close friend and I expect to be working with her on another project in the near future. I'm sure all three are going to have massive success in what they do next, but now is the time to thank them all for everything they did last year."

Former Pussycat Doll Nicole then confirmed the news on her Twitter page writing:

"I wanted to let you know directly from me that it's true I won't be returning to The X Factor. Looking forward to an exciting year ahead and making great music and more! I'm grateful for the love you always give me."

Next up close pal of Simon and former American Idol judge Paula told her fans that she was still supporting the show and remains close to Simon despite being let go:

"Yes, it's true; I won't be returning to The X Factor next season. I've learned through my longevity in this industry that business decisions oftentimes override personal considerations. Simon and I, along with Fox and Fremantle, have been communicating about this for a while now, and I have absolute understanding of the situation. Simon is, and will remain a dear friend of mine and I've treasured my experience working this past season with my extended family at Fox and Fremantle. I want nothing more than for The X Factor to exceed ALL of their wildest dreams. This truly has been a blessing and I am most grateful."

Who do you think will judge the show next year? I think Simon will try and convince Mariah Carey again, personally I would love to see Britney on that judging panel.

Check Out The First Trailer For X Factor USA

Simon Cowell is officially back in action and has definitely overshadowed the Cheryl Cole scandal.

Watch the debut teaser trailer for the X Factor USA, it is exactly what I expected:

Read Simon Cowell's Full Statement On Sacking Cheryl Cole

"I am sorry"

I have to say, I'm glad Simon Cowell has spoken out about the situation.

At the end of the day he is a businessman, one of the most powerful business men in the world, and Miss Cheryl Cole is in a huff just because she didn't get her way!

Here's the full (extremely long) statement:

“When she turned down the UK show, we got back in touch and said, well she is still under contract with the US show so we invited her back. Her position was still there. We had some heated conversations with her US manager Will.i.am and he inferred this wasn’t a genuine offer. They thought that if she didn’t turn up on Wednesday then we wouldn’t pay her. "

"We made it clear that she was always going to be paid in full. We got to the point on Saturday when we genuinely thought she was going to accept the offer but again neither she nor they returned any calls. So we’ve announced Nicole. Knowing Cheryl like I know her, we noticed she was quieter than normal, looked a bit uncomfortable but I put some of this down to nerves. The overall feeling was that she was slightly out her comfort zone in America, compared to what she was in the UK. If she had accepted my original offer, she would have made a sensational return and would have understood she was more comfortable in the UK than the US."

"I apologize that all this has become public and I understand the stress she is under, and I hate that. But we have all been under a lot of stress. When things like this happen I look at the contestant, they must think this is crazy. All the attention is on us. I am sorry this has caused so much anguish and embarrassment, but I stand by what I believe was the right intention. And I would say that to her face right now. I had a text from her last Wednesday. She said she felt let down but at the time she understood that it was a professional decision. I replied saying this was never personal or saying you were terrible."

"It wasn’t that she was terrible – she was good – I just thought she’d be happier in the UK. After the year she’d had with Ashley and the whole malaria thing, you either shut it down and go for it or you have to be with your friends and family to deal with it. A hundred per cent I have to take full responsibilty because I do have a lot of sway."

"We are close friends. I still hope we are but sometimes when you’re that close, when you’re making these decisions with someone’s life you have to be certain. I stand by what I said to her. I hope we’re still close friends. I’m sure if she was here now there would be a frank discussion, but will I work with her again? Definitely. She’s a star. "

"The intention was to do it quietly and simply say to her that you have an option to rejoin the UK show. We were saying move to another show for even more money. There was offer of around £2.5million on the table including bonuses. So how is that sacking someone? If that’s being horrible to someone then I would be quite happy with someone doing that to me."

"She was certainly interested as we exchanged a few texts and she asked if she could have my dressing room at the studio and I said ‘of course.' Her management even asked for a legal waiver to her contract with the US show allowing her to open discussions with ITV. So we genuinely thought it was going to happen. But the big condition was that it was to be kept under wraps and she would make a big entrance last week at the Birmingham auditions and everyone would have loved it. But when the story got out, it changed everything."

"There was no more communication and we had set a deadline of Sunday, giving her six days to make a decision. That passed and we still had not heard anything. So we announced our UK judges. I genuinely thought she could return to the UK show and be triumphant. Louis knows. He was actually fired but then he came back to a triumphant return. She would have made a sensational return and would have understood she was more comfortable in the UK than she would be in the US."

"It was never vindictive It wasn’t personal. It was meant with best intentions. I was always going to honour the contract. I apologize it’s been made public.”

Well in fairness, I really feel sorry for Simon, he only has to explain himself because she's 'Britain's Sweetheart'. She really should have just taken the offer to return to the UK and swallowed some pride.

She will definitely regret this decision, I think she's a nobody without the X Factor. Simon made her who she is right now, and she should be thankful.

Fox Announce Nicole Scherzinger As New X Factor Judge!

Finally this whole ordeal has been settled!

Despite reports that Cheryl Cole had been offered to return to the US X Factor, bosses at FOX have named Nicole Scherzinger as the new judge.

Apparently Cheryl was offered her job back by Simon Cowell but she refused, and has instead been released from her contract and been paid the full amount she was supposed to make, £1.2 million.

In a statement, FOX wrote:

"Nicole Scherzinger will be replacing Cheryl Cole on the judging panel of The X Factor. Nicole will join Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid and Paula Abdul on their search across America to find the next global superstar or group to win the life-changing $5 million dollar recording deal."

Fox also mentioned the fact that Nicole has already worked on the show as a guest judge while in the UK:

"Nicole has previously joined Simon Cowell as a guest judge on The X Factor for the UK version of the show in 2010. Steve Jones will act as sole host of The X Factor."

They were one big happy family just a few weeks ago.

Despite all the rumours of Cheryl's return I knew this was going to happen, Nicole's appearance on the Britain's Got Talent final was no coincidence.

Meanwhile I don't think Cheryl will be too happy with the replacement. Even when Nicole appeared on the UK X Factor last year, reports said that Cheryl hated the former Pussycat Doll.

As well as apparently slamming Nicole for her singing skills, the songstress also was rumoured to be dating Cheryl's boyfriend Derek Hough, when they won Dancing With The Stars last year.

But Nicole dismissed the rumours this week, saying:

"There was a rumour of a feud between me and Cheryl, which is totally untrue. I also think you have to remember that The X Factor isn't about the judges; it's about those people out there with their dreams, and to be part of their journey makes me feel very humble."

EXCLUSIVE: Cheryl Cole Back On The US X Factor!!

Got cha!!

It looks like it was just a publicity stunt all along.

The News of the World are reporting today that Cheryl Cole is going back to the US to revise her role as judge. Despite being axed from the biggest gig in showbiz, sources say that Simon has done a U-Turn and decided to bring her back to the states.

According to showbiz editor Dan Wooton, the singer will be taking part in the next round of auditions, in New Jersey this Wednesday.

Apparently Simon decided to stand up for the Geordie, and has persuaded FOX bosses that she is the perfect woman for the job. An insider told the paper that Simon has been on Cheryl's side this whole time:

 "This is the biggest surprise of the lot - Cheryl is back. Who could possibly have predicted this - it appeared that Simon had dumped Cheryl for good? But behind the scenes Simon has been wooing Cheryl. And key executives at Fox all realised they had made a big mistake. They have been watching the tapes of her at the American auditions and realising that she could be a huge star over there."

Nicole has NEVER confirmed her 'new judging role'.

Last night a source inside the Cowell camp said:

"We have offered Cheryl a second chance and she might still come back to US X Factor. Fox have been re-examining the situation and have had a change of heart. After the debacle with the UK judging panel we have started negotiating with Cheryl’s camp and the ball is now in her court."

The one thing we all have to remember here is that this story of Cheryl being fired from the X Factor has NEVER been confirmed by ANYONE. It was also never confirmed that Nicole Sherzinger would be taking her spot.

In my opinion this entire scenario has been one big publicity stunt, and hats off to Simon Cowell, because it has definitely worked.

Cheryl Cole To Be Paid To Keep Her Mouth Shut?

What is it with gagging orders these days!

Cheryl Cole has reportedly been offered a £1.2million deal if she keeps mum about her axe from The US X Factor.

If the singer accepts the deal she woud then be paid her entire fee for the talent series, but for just four days! Meaning that she got paid around £25,000 per hour.

But in return the singer must not speak negatively about the show or Simon Cowell in the press. Sources close to the show said today that Cheryl may take the deal:

"Cheryl is going to be paid off if things go to plan. The last thing we need is someone with an axe to grind saying bad things about the show before it even starts. We hope a simple statement can be released next week and that will be the end of it. It's is an incredible amount of money for four days' work, but this is a multi-million dollar show with so much invested, it will be worth it. If she takes the money she is effectively agreeing to a gag."

I think she should take the deal! Cheryl's audition tapes will also be aired on FOX, so I see it as a win, win situation really. That's an awful lot of money!

Cheryl Cole "Shocked" And Headed Back To UK Tomorrow

Cheryl's US dreams have been crushed

Has her American dream already come to a tragic end?

I reprted last night that Cheryl Cole had been dropped but the US X Factor in favour of co-host Nicole Sherzinger, as audiences struggled to understand her thick Geordie accent.

Now a source tells The Sun newspaper that the 27-year-old star had no idea she was getting dumped by Fox producers: "She never saw it coming" an insider has claimed.

But sources close to Simon Cowell have suggested that Cheryl was fully aware her performance wasn't up to scratch on the show. Saying that TV executives were "concerned about her performance".

"Cheryl can hardly say this was a total shock. She actually knew about it three days ago. Simon told her in person at his house that it wasn't working and that he was under so much pressure to release her. She knows she has been nervous in her performances and TV execs were privately concerned."

Now it looks like the 'Promise This' singer is leaving L.A completely to return embarrassingly to the UK. Although Cheryl had begun to launch a music career in the states, with Will.I.Am as her manager, sources say she is moving straight back to London.

Cheryl looked happy in front of US press

Why would she do that you ask? Well apparently the former Girls Aloud star has been offered double to take back her position on the UK version of the X Factor, meaning N Dubz star Tulisa is out, and Cheryl and Kelly Rowland are in.

And she won't just be a simple judge, no, according to her mother, she will be Simon's replacement, making her the head judge. Apparently her mother told friends:

"Cheryl has been paid off to come back to the UK to sort out the show. Simon told her Tulisa just wasn't strong enough. The deal is she will be seen as the head judge, even above Gary Barlow."

People are already starting to spread rumours that Simon wanted Nicole Sherzinger as judge all along, and that bringing on Cheryl on board only to drop her was a big publicity stunt for the show. If  that is true at least it still got the Geordie singer in the headlines!

Meanwhile, Will.I.Am, has already organized Cheryl to duet with the likes of Rihanna and Usher, but who knows if any of that will go ahead now...

Gary Barlow To Replace Simon Cowell On X Factor?

Hmmm... I would much prefer Robbie Williams to take on this role.

According to reports Take That memeber Gary Barlow is set to take over from Simon Cowell on the X Factor. Apparently the singer-songwriter is "favourite" for the top judging role since 51-year-old Simon announced he would be ditching the show to launch the new US version.

An insider said Barlow is a shoe in:

"Gary is our favourite for the job. We are in discussions and we should have something to announce in the next couple of weeks."

Gary has appeared on the hit talent show as a mentor on a few occasions previously appeared as a mentor on the show, and apparently Simon was impressed:

"What Gary and Simon both have is an innate understanding of the music industry and what you need to succeed - that determination. Gary would be a great judge."

I really think Robbie would be better, who's with me?

Simon Cowell Says Cheryl Cole Is On US X Factor!

It really looks like she's grabbed her seat on the most sought after judging panel in the showbiz industry.

I reported last week that confirmed judge L.A Reid let it slip that Simon Cowell had already chosen Cheryl Cole to be on the US version of the X Factor, and now it looks like Simon has let it slip too!

Watch this interview closely, and see how Simon reacts when asked if Cheryl will be a judge:

Cheryl Cole WILL Be On The Us X Factor!

This is so confusing, every day there is a different report! But according to new US X Factor judge LA Reid, Cheryl Cole is on the judging panel!

While at The Kids' Choice Awards in LA on Saturday, L.A. he said Cheryl will be a judge:

"We're gonna compete against 'American Idol', which is just fine. I'm very confident. But along with Simon Cowell and Cheryl, I don't know who the other judge is. He believes Cheryl has that rare ability to connect with viewers that few others have. Even though she is still relatively unknown, Simon told Fox TV executives that Cheryl will prove an instant success with viewers when the series begins."

Wow, Simon Cowell has a lot riding on this. If Cheryl bombs (which I honestly think she will) then FOX will not be happy! Meanwhile there are also reports that if Cheryl fails she will be on the UK version again. Sources say if she accepts the offer she will be earning double what she earned last year, making her the highest paid woman on UK television!

Cheryl Cole Will Not Be On The US X Factor!

"Sorry love, you're out!"

It looks like Cheryl Cole has finally got her answer, she's not here to stay in L.A!

Simon Cowell has dashed Cheryl's hopes and announced that there will only be American judges on the panel of the US X Factor, as one British judge is enough! The 'Promise This' singer was supposed to be joining the music mogul, but it looks like being a Geordie has prevented her from reaching her dreams of US stardom.

Simon told press the new show will be judged by and for Americans only:

"I have to make sure we have a lot of Americans working on the show to begin with. I've got to have people on the panel with me who can judge American talent because I'm 51-years-old, I'm British and we've got people as young as 14 entering this competition. This is an American competition for American contestants."

So that's it for Cheryl, she'll be flying back to the UK soon and taking her seat back at the original X Factor panel. Although I have suspicions that she'll be releasing her music state side in hopes to be on the US panel next year.

What do you think?

Simon Cowell Announces New X Factor Judge!

Well this choice came out of nowhere!

After months of speculation, Simon Cowell has officially chosen the second member of The US X Factor's judging panel, and it's the former Chairman of Def Jam records, Antonio "L.A." Reid! (WTF).

Yes so it is not in fact Usher, who we all were hoping for, the second man is indeed someone who knows the industry inside out! So who else will be doing the music mogul duo? Well of course Cheryl Cole's name has been thrown around (but that's probably not going to happen). The three main women up for the two female roles are currently Paula Abdul, Jessica Simpson and Nicole Sherzinger. I'm guessing Paula and Jessica will make the cut!


Although Simon led us on to believe that Usher would be joinig him, he says he wanted "L.A" Reid all along:

"L.A. was my number one choice to sit alongside me on the show. In my opinion, he is one of the greatest ever music executives and of course a fantastic writer and producer. I am thrilled he has agreed to join the show, and for any artist auditioning, they know they have the chance to meet a true star-maker."

So who is L.A and what has he done? Well he's helped launch the careers of Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Mariah Carey and many more. Get this, 33 of his hits have reached no.1! So he'll definitely know what he's talking about! LA said that he can't wait to start his new role:

"I am proud to stand next to my dear friend Simon, one of the world’s most gifted and charismatic talent magnets. The X Factor provides an extraordinary opportunity for aspiring artists of every age and genre to showcase their unique talents. I truly look forward to discovering our next generation of superstars."

The US version seems to be a little different to the UK version. Solo acts and groups aged over 12 can enter and there is no age limit! On top of that the winning act will receive a $5 million recording contract from Cowell's own label Syco and will merge with Sony Music.

This time next year, someone's life will have completely changed!

Photo via USMagazine.com

Westlife Leave Simon Cowell's Company!

I wonder what prompted this move?

Westlife have announced that they have ened their contract with Simon Cowell's record company. The group have been signed to Syco for 13 years, but they have now left the company and have already signed with Sony. Manager Louis Walsh said there are no hard feelings with Simon:
"The move is a natural progression. There was no bad feeling."

While band member Mark Feehily commented on the decision, he Tweeted the news, saying the band are ready to make a lot more music:
"We are still very young have lots of energy left."

So did Simon think the guys were too old? Well sources say that Simon decided he didn't want to release another single from their album 'Gravity'. Once the bandmates were told they weren't able to release another song they wanted out of the company! Band member Nicky Byrne is the latest to Tweet about the move saying:
"It is time for a change,"

Do you think they made the right decision?

Simon Cowell Fights Back At Elton John!

You may remember that last season on the X-Factor, Elton John made many statements dissing the talent show and calling it "boring and a***-paralysingly brain crippling".

The shows creator, Simon Cowell, made Elton eat his words last season when he included an 'Elton John' themed week, where all the contestants had to murder sing an Elton hit! Well Simon isn't finished getting back at him yet. The music mogul who is about to release the show state side has said Elton needs to give young stars a chance:

"Well, look. This is somebody who charges what — a million dollars a private gig? Two million dollars, you know? I don't know whether he's concerned about himself…but…they always bleat on that we're not giving other people a chance. And I always want to say to them, 'I tell you what, you just made a million dollars off — off your last private gig. Go and give it to a bunch of young musicians you care about, put them in the studio. Go and nurture them. Go and spend some time looking after them.' Then I'll buy your argument. They — they're only worried about themselves."

Meow!!Will this get nasty like Ciara and Rihanna's Twitter fight? Ding Ding Ding... round two!

Simon Cowell Reveals Cheryl Cole Is Not In Talks To Judge On The US X-Factor

Yes, for months and months the media have been speculating that Cheryl Cole will be joining Simon Cowell on the judging panel on the US X-Factor. But as time went on there were rumours that Cheryl's Geordie accent wouldn't make the cut as well as the fact that she's not known over there at at all.

Well now Simon has released the names of the stars that are set to be judges, and Cheryl is no where to be seen! So who's on the list? Cowell has said that stars that have been shortlisted include Justin Bieber's real-life mentor Usher, and former American Idol judge Paula Abdul! But Simon said it's very difficult choosing judges:

"I can't make up my mind. I've been meeting all these people every day and I like them and at the moment I could end up with about 23 judges on this panel. One contestant, 23 judges!"

The 51-year-old music mogul added that he's had meetings about the role with singers Jessica Simpson and Shania Twain. I really don't think Jessica would work well, but they would get a lot of viewers just watching to see what she does!

But as well as spilling the beans on celebs that may get the job, he also ruled out a few prospective judges, saying P Diddy is "too expensive" (he would have been amazing) and that he would "absolutely not" even consider the train-wreck that is Christina Aguilera. But it's ok she's judging a new talent show called The Voice, airing later this year.

Uh oh so Cherly is nowhere to be seen! But it's rumoured that she will act as a co-judge to Simon helping mentor his acts and choose who will be going through. (Boring)

So there you have it, we could have Simon, Jessica Simpson, Usher and Paula Abdul as the new four judges on The X-Factor. What do you think of that?

Simon Cowell Explains Why He's In No Rush To Marry Mezhgan Hussainy

Everyone's been wondering when Simon Cowell is going to tie the knot with Mezhgan Hussainy, they've been engaged for the last year and no date has been set!

Well now Simon has said that he wants Prince William and Kate Middleton to walk down the aisle first! The X Factor producer/judge joked that the Royal wedding needs to take place first:

"I don't want to overshadow Prince William...So they've got to go first."

When asked if he'd thought about what he's going to wear on the big night Simon said the suit he wore for the recent US X-Factor ad could be worn again:

"Well, I've had so much positive feedback wearing a suit from the Super Bowl. Literally thousands and thousands of letters saying how handsome I looked, so I might wear that again."

Photo via Zimbio

Simon Cowell Says US X-Factor Will Be "Bigger and Better" Than The Original!

Wow this is harsh!

Simon Cowell has said that the US version of The X-Factor will be much better than the UK version!

Yes the music mogul is now focusing all his attention on the State-side cersion and abandoning us for good! Have a look at what he has to say:

Rob Pattinson Turned Down Record Contract With Simon Cowell!

"Not interested Simon"

Robert Pattinson has admitted that he turned down a record deal from the music mogul Simon Cowell!

That sounds like madness to us but the Twilight hunk said he didn't want to go down the music route because he thinks that his own music is too "depressing" for Simon.

Kristen Stewart's man told the Sun that he loves the X-Factor judge, by a music deal would never have worked out:

"I love Simon, I think he is a great personality and I think his shows are entertaining....He is a clever guy and he created artists that he knows the public will like, that's why I don't think he could ever launch my music career...I am selfish with my music. I get my guitar and I play what I like, but the problem is I don't think many other people would like it."

It also seems that Rob is a firm believer in selling records after you're dead (yeah... I know). He said he thinks people can only truly appreciate his music when he is dead:

"I am sure I'll be one of those artists that people don't pay any attention to while I'm alive, and when I am dead people will go, 'Yeah man, that was a work of art'," 

So there you have it, Rob Pattinson, the wannabe artist!

Simon Cowell on Katharine McPhee

The King of Mean Simon Cowell is known for skewering awful singers on "American Idol", but this time is different! He is turning on newly married and American Idol Katharine McPhee!

"Didn't care much about Katharine McPhee, I don't think she was a credible recording artist. Katharine will end up on Broadway!" " Simon told "Extra."