MAJOR news for X Factor fans!
We were more than a little gutted when we found out that lovely Cheryl wouldn’t be returning to The X Factor judging panel this year – we do so love having the Geordie babe on our screens.
So we’re *very* excited by reports today that suggest the star is set to return to the ITV show – and could be bringing boyfriend Liam Payne along with her!
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X Factor bosses are lining Cheryl up to assist head honcho Simon Cowell, who is looking after the Girls this year, at the judges’ houses stage of the competition – and are hoping that they can score One Direction star Liam into the bargain.
‘Both Cowell and ITV bosses are in agreement Cheryl would be the perfect person to help him pick his finalists,’ a source told the publication. ‘Everyone knows how well Cheryl and Simon work together on and off screen.’
The source added: ‘Cheryl also has a proven track history mentoring the girls as a judge, she’s still incredibly popular with fans and it would keep her within the X Factor family despite her quitting.
‘Not only that but Simon wants to win this year and he really respects Cheryl’s opinion when it comes to finding a star.’
Speaking about the possibility of Liam joining his lady friend at judges’ houses, the source said: ‘Simon also has a lot of respect for Liam, who many saw as the business brain behind One Direction.
‘While signing both Cheryl and Liam together would obviously be a ratings stunt – it doesn’t take away from the fact that they are both hugely qualified to help.’
Ratings stunt or otherwise, Cheryl and Liam together on our tellyboxes would be HUGE.
After weeks of getting rid of ALL his employees in one of the most brutal television culls ever, Simon finally revealed The X Factor’s revitalised judging line-up last month.
And it was out with the old, in with the, erm, also old, as X Factor judging alumni Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger were unveiled as this year’s line-up alongside Simon himself.
We don’t know about you, but we can’t WAIT for this year’s show…
Autore: CelebsNow