He’s the boss… Simon Cowell gives his X Factor judges a BIG ultimatum

As we all know The X Factor has undergone a MAJOR transformation this year – full of new judges and new presenters (not to mention no Louis Walsh). 

But boss-man Simon Cowell has given the newbies a huge warning, telling them they're going to have to work hard in order to maintain their part on the reality TV show. 

Earlier this year, we saw (random, we know) Nick Grimshaw, 31, and Rita Ora, 24, replace judges Louis Walsh and Mel B – with Cheryl, 32, also returning to the show. 

But The Daily Star reported during the week that Simon Cowell will ask Louis Walsh back on to the judging panel in a flash if Rita and Nick fail to impress. 

We don't blame Simon either: Strictly Come Dancing consistently beat The X Factor in TV ratings last year – and it already seems unlikely the latter will be able to turn that around in 2015.

Still, Simon, 55, wants the show to be as controversial as it can be in order to get the series back on top of its game. 

“If they’re not talking about you then you’ve got a problem," he also told The Star. "I think it’s a good thing. I think we’re lucky"

“When you have the opportunity to make a couple of shows like ours then there’s more fun than problems".

We can't wait to see all the drama in store!