Leona Lewis, Rita Ora, Mel B set for 'X Factor' guest judge slots?
Published May 24 2012, 20:05 BST | By Paul Millar
Leona Lewis is on the verge of becoming The X Factor's second guest judge, according to reports.The 'Bleeding Love' singer, who won the Simon Cowell show in 2006, is in talks with executives at present and could be confirmed in the coming days, PA reports.
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Geri Halliwell was hired as the first temporary panellist to sit alongside regulars Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and Tulisa Contostavlos in yesterday's first round of 2012 auditions in Liverpool.
Fellow Spice Girls star Mel B and 'R.I.P.' chart-topper Rita Ora are also allegedly being lined up before a permanent replacement for Kelly Rowland can be found.
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Rowland, who lasted one year, confirmed her X Factor departure last month citing "global commitments".
Bosses allegedly held talks with fan favourite Dannii Minogue about returning to the show.
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Can't wait to see her in the show! You have no idea how funny she can be . You'll see ;)
May 25th 2012 at 9:54pm
If Simon Cowell really cared for this show he would be on the first plane back to blighty instead of trying to make more money in the states and worrying where Britney has gone. Come on Simon this was your baby father it (god I sound like Jeremy Kyle)
May 25th 2012 at 8:05pm
X Factor is eating itself
May 25th 2012 at 5:44pm
leona lewis wud not suit x factor...she doesnt hav the personailty for it...not dissin her jus dont think it wud b for her...
May 25th 2012 at 3:41pm
i think she will fit in well as BORING as the rest of them
May 25th 2012 at 2:16pm