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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!

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We're frankly pretty disappointed that Louis Walsh hasn't been included in this year's X Factor line-up… because for 2015, all the judges have been allocated an emoji – and we would have LOVED to have seen the Mayoman as a cartoon smiley.

Never mind, we nevertheless reckon the rest of them – Nick, Rita, Cheryl and, of course, Simon – look rather fetching.

The emojis are all part of the newly-spruced up show's attempts to win back viewers, and it has now been revealed that at-home audiences will also get to decide which judge takes on which category.

Girls, Boys, Groups, and Unders; the judges never want the latter two and Simon usually takes the most promising bunch for himself anyway.

Not this time around, however: with the first airing of the 12th series going out on Saturday, people will be able to vote to determine who gets what using Twitter hashtags.

Now this is a twist we really like – but will you be watching this year? 

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Nick Grimshaw has certainly been making headlines since being announced as a judge on the forthcoming, newly revamped series of The X Factor.

And now it seems he will also be adding designer to his growing CV: it has emerged that Topman has enlisted the radio DJ's talents for a new capsule collection.

The 30-year-old, who is thus following in the footsteps of his supermodel BFF Kate Moss, let the exciting news slip on Instagram. 

Nick posted a picture of a black suede and fringed jacket with a tag attached that read: Nick Grimshaw X Topman. He also included the caption "coming soon".

This isn't the first time Nick has delved into the fashion world, as he is an official ambassador for London Collections: Men along with model David Gandy and musician Tinie Tempah.

Mr Grimshaw has certainly been busy recently; he was spotted in Ibiza just last week along with fellow X Factor judge Rita Ora, as well as Ms Moss. It is believed he was on the Spanish party island working with BBC Radio 1 as part of the Ibiza 2015 festival.

He and Rita have just finished filming the audition stages of the reality TV show singing contest, and evidently took the opportunity to have a spot of down-time in the sun. 

We can't wait to see the rest of his Topshop collection, and reckon Nick might even wear a few of the pieces himself once the X Factor live finals kick off. 

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It has recently been all work, work, work and no play for the newest X Factor star but Rita Ora was spotted over the weekend partying on the sunny isle of Ibiza.

Not that this is your average package deal away: the 24 year old was seen frolicking on a private yacht named Gold Digger. Fancy!

For the occasion, The Hot Right Now singer wore a sexy and revealing two-piece bikini with tiny black and white straps. The monochrome number, which isn’t for the faint hearted, is by Sian Swimwear and cost nearly €100.

Rita definitely oozes body confidence with this number as it leaves little to the imagination but showed off her slim figure perfectly.

The busy star partied the day away, staying hydrated with ice cold drinks. She also busted some moves on the deck.

Rita has had a hectic schedule over the last few weeks as she moved from The Voice UK over to The X Factor along with new judge Nick Grimshaw and returning judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini.

The judges have just spent the last few weeks filming the audition stages of the 12th series of the show which will hit ITV and TV3 this autumn.

And to add to her already manic schedule, Ms Ora is releasing her anticipated second studio album later this year, after unveiling her latest single Poison in June.

Over the weekend she also teased her new single Body On Me in which she collaborated with Chris Brown.

She also recently split from boyfriend Ricky Hilfiger after an on-off one year relationship.

They ended things mutually as the singer and Tommy Hilfiger’s son are said to be both concentrating on their careers.

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It looks like the judge's houses stage of the X Factor is going to be bringing back some familiar faces this year.

Judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has reportedly called in former cast memeber Danni Minogue for some help narrowing down the acts she wants to bring to the live shows.

According to The Metro, Cheryl has reached out to the Aussie native with a personal request that Danni join Cheryl as a guest mentor in France later this summer. Danni was an X Factor judge from 2007 to 2010 and won the show twice with Leon Jackson and Matt Cardle.

A source has told the website about Cheryl’s decision being “the biggest news this year.”

“Dannii is doing her judges’ houses for the Australian version of the show in the UK this year and as Cheryl is doing hers in France, it’s quite an easy distance for Dannii to travel.”

The other judges are also said to be changing things up with their picks for guest mentors.

Most notably there are reports that Simon Cowell has replaced long time X Factor friend Sinitta for Paloma Faith. Nick Grimshaw is supposedly set to be joined by Jess Glynne.There hasn’t been any word ad of yet who Rita Ora will be joined by at Judge’s houses.

According to the insider; “Simon isn’t happy with Sinitta. She looks set to be axed.”

They also reported that Simon and Danni are on “good terms” and “she is one of the best judges for spotting talent he has ever worked with.”

Meanwhile, Cheryl has been the focus of much media attention of late as more pictures have emerged of the star with a noticeably thinner frame.

The 32-year old was pictured on Sunday evening and reports are saying there is concern over her dramatic weight-loss. Cheryl herself has hit back at the reports. Most notably on Instagram when she was the victim of skinny-shaming with some users calling her a 'bag of bones'. 

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Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini might appear to be the perfect husband on the outside, but it turns out he has a bit of a jealous streak.

Cheryl's husband seems to have been watching her every move via Instagram lately, and he couldn't help but post a snarky comment on one particular video. The clip, uploaded by Cheryl's fellow X Factor judge Nick Grimshaw, shows him helping her as she tries out a mini Segway hoverboard.

In the video, Nick keeps a nervous Cheryl steady by grabbing her round the waist and afterwards lifting her off the board.

While the video was definitely uploaded in good fun, restaurateur Jean-Bernard took the opportunity to remind Nick (and his 778,000 followers) that Cheryl was his… and no-one else's. "Jimmy the grym you very funny and strong after all those hours in the gym but remember her ass is mine," he wrote, with two crying face emojis and a pair of watchful eyes.

Not a great move, Jean-Bernard.

The comment has since been deleted, but not before Nick's fans spotted it. "Your comments on here earlier were pathetic. Did you delete them because you realised how stupid and unwanted they were too," commented one user. 

Jean-Bernard tried his best to paint the whole thing as a joke, commenting again later to say, "My ass is taken by God and my wife… Anyway it was fun everybody sleep well. But Jimmy sleep one eye open."

This is not the first time Cheryl's husband has made a public display of jealousy. Back in February, he was snapped looking sullen and refusing to let go of his wife's hand as she posed for a photo with a fan in London's Pancras Station.

Time to grow up, JB…

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New dates have been added for The X Factor auditions in London.

And while you may not necessarily be looking to go and achieve your dreams of becoming the next big popstar, you can at least watch other people try!

You can now watch hundreds of hopefuls get up on stage and belt their hearts out in front of Simon Cowell, Nick Grimshaw, Rita Ora and Cheryl Fernandez Versini. Oh, and of course, Olly Murs and Caroline Flack.

And what’s more? The tickets are free!

Simply register at ApplauseStore to get your tickets. They are offered on a first come first served basis so if you are thinking about making the trip across the water, don’t hesitate for too long.

And you never know, you may even get to witness a star before they become famous! 

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It looks like Cheryl Fernandez-Versini may have embarrassed her fellow X Factor judge with this throwback snap she shared on Instagram last night. 

Cheryl who is set to judge another season of the X Factor posted this picture of herself alongside Nick Grimshaw and Girls aloud band pal Kimberley Walsh.

Nick, who definitely considers himself a bit of a style icon has short hair and glasses in his picture which is a huge change from the long slicked back hair he now sports.

Cheryl posted the picture from ten years ago along with the caption "#Fbf Oh how times have changed !!  a re-e-wind !!! Me, The Grim @nicholasgrimshaw &@kimberleywalshofficial many moons ago

Followers couldn't believe that that was actually Nick in the picture with many commenting "WTF" and quite a few saying it couldn't possibly be him.

Cheryl, who has been receiving a lot of stick lately for how skinny she is then went on share a present day of herself alongside the DJ as the two get the X Factor auditions underway. 

 

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According to Simon Cowell, this year is the “make or break” year for The X Factor.

Joining the notorious music mogul on the panel this time round are Rita Ora, Nick Grimshaw and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini.

The singing competition has suffered a huge loss of ratings in the last few years. Its last season struggled to compete with other talent shows, primarily Strictly Come Dancing.

However, you can dry those eyes because all hope is not lost just yet.

Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday, the 55-year-old admitted that “It does feel like make or break this year, but I feel like every year is make or break to be honest.”

He went even further saying, that “There were certain years when certain people won and it was like, ‘Oh, Christ’.”

Who could you ever be talking about, Simon? While he didn’t elaborate, we certainly have a few names in mind!

Although the father-of-one is certainly worried about the show’s ratings, he is forever inspired by the possibility of finding new talent. “Last year’s show made me realise there’s still a lot of talent to be discovered,” he admitted.

“You never forget those days when you feel a star is being born.”

This year Caroline Flack and Olly Murs will be co-hosting, while Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom are to present The Xtra Factor

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Kate Moss has raised a lot of eyebrows today after she stepped out in a Halloween costume inspired by Cara Delevingne over the weekend.

Kate stepped out in a very Cara-like outfit complete with the questionable choice of putting some white powder on her nose – mocking that time Cara accidentally dropped a bag with white substance in it in front of the paparazzi.

The 40-year-old model was joined by Nick Grimshaw who was dressed as Rita Ora, and her husband Jamie Hince who was dressed up as Rita’s boyfriend, Ricky Hilfiger.

 

Out with my hubby and my wifey @caradelevingne

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While the models are very good friends and Cara would surely take this in her stride, we can’t help but feel Kate may have gone a bit too far.

 After all, doesn’t she remember what it was like to have her past mistakes put all over the media?!

We’re sure that was an incident Cara would rather forget as it led to a lot of speculation in the weeks after regarding her health and career.

Kate herself had three fashion campaigns drop her following allegations of drug use so this seems a very odd Halloween costume to choose!

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Sean Bommer was one happy chappie after he was treated to a peck from the gorgeous Rita Ora.

The teenager and his classmates from St Mungo’s Academy in Glasgow had been invited along to watch Nick Grimshaw’s Radio 1 Breakfast Show which is where he met the 23-year-old.

The R.I.P singer, who is currently going out with Calvin Harris, certainly left an impression on the teen and the Scottish lad was as pleased as punch as he proudly showed off the lipstick mark she left.

He was a bit worried about how his girlfriend would react though. He said: “I am not sure I want to wash my cheek, but my girlfriend will not be too happy about that.”

Sean was there when it was announced that Rita would be one of the headlining acts for Radio 1’s Big Weekend event in May.

Nick said: ‘So excited to announce that we are going to be partying in Glasgow this summer.  There is a rule that the further north you go, the more fun the gig will be so I’m psyched to be in Scotland this year. Big Weekend always has the best line up and kicking things off are Rita and Paolo.”

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Apparently, Colin Farrell feels pathetic for crying when he watched his latest flick Saving Mr. Banks. In our opinion, he has no reason to feel ashamed – it just makes us love him even more.

Colin spilled the beans when BBC’s Radio 1 host Nick Grimshaw admitted that he had cried when he saw the film The extremely handsome actor blamed his emotions on Emma Thompson’s acting, saying: “[She] just rips you from one side of the room to the other emotionally; there’s something particularly raw about what she does in this.”

The dad-of-two, who has worked alongside huge stars like Tom Cruise, Jeff Bridges and Angelina Jolie, confesses that he wished he could have worked with Emma on set.

Unfortunately, the Castleknock born star never got the chance as he doesn’t actually share a scene with the British actress.

“I wish I had worked with Emma man, I wish. We had dinner together and hung out a little bit, she’s wicked. So funny, clever and kind. An amazing woman; I adore her.”

We’re sure the 54-year-old would have loved to work alongside Colin. We know we would.

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