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December 13, 2014 - 12:07 GMT Mel B will be replaced by Tulisa Contostavlos on Saturday night's X Factor as the former Spice Girl is still ill Mel B will not be taking part in Saturday night's X Factor show. ITV have confirmed that due to illness the former Spice Girl will miss the programme and be replaced by Tulisa Contostavlos . "Unfortunately Mel is still unwell and following doctors advice she will not be taking part in Saturday's show," said an X Factor spokesman. "Tulisa will join the panel as a guest judge." Mel B has been ill for several days Tulisa, who was a judge on the show from 2011-2012 and who has featured in this year's series as a guest mentor at Louis Walsh 's judges house and during Jukebox week she chose Stereo Kicks' song, will support Andrea Faustini in the final. Mel has been ill for several days, forcing her to miss rehearsals . It is not known what is wrong with … [Read more...] about Mel B will be replaced by Tulisa Contostavlos on Saturday night’s X Factor

Simon Cowell has passed on his condolences to former X Factor star Tom Mann, whose wife-to-be tragically died on their wedding day. Tom, who appeared on the ITV series as a member of boy band Stereo Kicks in 2014, announced on Monday that his fiancée Dani Hampson had died suddenly on Saturday when they were due to get married. The couple were parents to eight-month-old son Bowie. On Tuesday, Simon released a statement paying tribute and said: ‘As a father myself, I simply cannot imagine the heartbreak Tom and his family are going through and will be personally reaching out to him.’ ‘From my family to his, we extend our deepest condolences and all of our love during this tragic time,’ he added in the message obtained by TMZ . Simon, 62, shares son Eric, eight, with fiancee Lauren Silverman who he is set to marry this summer. Tom announced Hampson’s death in a heartbreaking Instagram post featuring a black and white photo of her with their son Bowie strapped … [Read more...] about Simon Cowell pays tribute after X Factor star Tom Mann’s fiancée dies on their wedding day: ‘I cannot imagine the heartbreak’

The family of Dani Hampson have paid tribute to their daughter and sister after her sudden death on the day she was meant to marry X Factor star Tom Mann. Mum-of-one Hampson, 34, had been due to marry former Stereo Kicks star Mann on Saturday, June 18, but died in the early hours of the morning. Her heartbroken fiance broke the news on Monday with a devastating tribute on social media, saying that while they never married he will ‘wear this ring that I was always supposed to wear as a sign of my unconditional love to you.’ The couple share an eight-month-old son, Bowie. Now Hampson’s father and siblings have shared their devastation at losing the ‘beating heart’ of their family. Her father, Martin, took to social media where he paid tribute to the ‘loving, successful, intelligent daughter who always put everybody before herself, and as a result was loved by everyone.’ He wrote:’She will always be my little princess, the love of mums life, the sister Andy … [Read more...] about Dani Hampson’s heartbroken family share devastated tributes as she dies on day she was to marry X Factor star Tom Mann

In 2011, George Gerasimou returned to audition as as a solo act on X Factor after being slated by judges two years beforehand when he performed as part of a group. In his first attempting at auditioning to the hit talent show, George threw his microphone on the ground and stormed off the stage after he was berated by X Factor head honcho Simon Cowell. Before his next outing on the X Factor audition stage in 2011, he told judges his attitude had improved, saying: “I was really quick-tempered back then." READ MORE: X Factor star Tom Mann's fiancée's final post before tragic death on wedding day But soon after he started performing judges halted the audition and the music stopped - causing him to lose his rag once more. After the judges told him his attitude and singing hadn’t changed, George took aim at judge Tulisa Contostavlos - calling her the “scumbag trying to replace Cheryl [former X Factor judge]". When Tulisa told George he embarrassed himself, he fired back: … [Read more...] about X Factor star looks totally different 11 years after blazing Tulisa argument

X Factor is set to return to TV, we can exclusively reveal. Show boss Simon Cowell plans to revive the singing contest with a new series in 2023 — five years after it last aired. An industry source said: “It has been decided that the time is right to bring X Factor back. It’s really exciting. Everyone who will be working on the new series can’t wait to get started.” READ MORE: Louis Walsh takes swipe at Cheryl and Girls Aloud as he says he 'never wanted them' We can reveal Simon has struck a big-money deal with a production company after top secret talks. And he is due to meet with bosses at a string of channels over the next few months. It means there is no guarantee the show will air on ITV again. Our source added: “Things are in the early stages at the moment. But the wheels are definitely in motion. It is hoped that production will begin at the end of the year.” Simon plans to take the show back to basics. The mogul wants the new series to be similar to its … [Read more...] about X Factor to make dramatic return as Simon Cowell pens deal to bring back TV favourite

Simon Cowell is reportedly reviving The X Factor , five years since it lasted aired. The annual talent series – which saw a number of rotating stars on the judging panel including Robbie Williams , Cheryl, Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne, and Louis Walsh – was scrapped by ITV in July 2021. At its peak, the programme delivered some iconic moments from Beyonce performing with Alexandra Burke, the birth of One Direction, and who can forget about Jedward. And now, it could be back. Simon is set to revive the singing contest in 2023, according to reports by The Mirror. A source told the publication: ‘It has been decided that the time is right to bring X Factor back. It’s really exciting. ‘Everyone who will be working on the new series can’t wait to get started.’ The publication added that Simon is meeting bosses from various different channels, indicating that the show may not air on ITV in the future. The insider added that ‘the wheels are … [Read more...] about Simon Cowell ‘bringing back’ X Factor 5 years after it last aired: ‘The time is right’

TV judge Simon Cowell is said to be planning to revive the X Factor - with hopes it would return to screens NEXT YEAR. Industry sources have alleged that the music mogul has landed a "big money deal" to re-start the popular ITV programme. Simon, 62, is said to want to revive the much-loved show after FIVE years after recent secret conversations with a production company. According to the Daily Star , an insider said of the revival: "It has been decided that the time is right to bring The X Factor back. "It’s really exciting. Everyone who will be working on the new series can’t wait to get started.” The source went on to suggest that Simon had been having conversations with production experts to "strike a big-money deal". READ MORE ON THE X FACTOR seeing double Love Island fans claim Ekin-Su is the spitting image of famous singer's wife frank factor I auditioned for X Factor and was shocked by what happened … [Read more...] about X Factor set for shock return five years after it last aired as Simon Cowell ‘lands big-money deal’

Former X Factor contestant Tom Mann has held a memorial for his late fiancée after she tragically died on what was supposed to be their wedding day. Dani died on Saturday June 18, at the age of 34, leaving behind the eight-month-old son she shares with Tom, called Bowie. Tom, 28, is best known for his appearance on the ITV singing competition in 2014, where he starred as one of eight members of boy band Stereo Kicks . On Monday, Tom announced his wife-to-be died on what was supposed to be their most special day, taking to social media to share: ‘I can’t believe I am writing these words but my darling Dani – my best friend, my everything and more, the love of my life – passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, 18th June.’ Pouring his heart out in the Instagram caption for a picture of his partner and their baby, he continued: ‘On what was supposed to be the happiest day of our lives ended in irreversible heartbreak. I feel like I have cried an ocean. … [Read more...] about X Factor’s Tom Mann holds memorial for late fiancée after tragic death on their wedding day: ‘Forever and always’

Devastated X Factor star Tom Mann has held a memorial for his late fiancée Dani Hampson , after she tragically passed away on the morning of their wedding. The 34-year-old musician - who appeared on the ITV talent show with his band Stereo Kicks in 2014 - was surrounded by close friends as they paid tribute to the mum-of-one. Taking to Instagram on Sunday (June 26), Tom re-shared a picture from a memorial picnic held in Dani's honour. The group had gathered in a park with blankets and some attendees brought along their children. The picture was captioned: "Today was for our Dani." Another member of the group also re-shared the picture, adding a red heart emoji. Tom later posted a picture of him and Dani on his Instagram Story. He wrote: "There are honestly no words to describe just how much I miss you Dani. Forever & always." Tom Mann held a lovely tribute for his late fiancée ( Image: @tommanninsta/Instagram) Dani Hampson passed away suddenly … [Read more...] about X Factor’s Tom Mann holds memorial to remember fiancée after tragic death on wedding day

June 27, 2022 - 07:50 BST X Factor's Tom Mann takes to Instagram with tribute to fiancée Dani Hampson after highly-emotional memorial service following tragic death X Factor star Tom Mann has taken to Instagram with a heart-rending update following a memorial for his late fiancée, Dani Hampson. MORE: Tom Mann's friends hold emotional memorial for fiancé Danielle days after tragic death On Sunday, Tom took to Instagram to share a snapshot from the event, which showed 18 friends gathered in a park with picnic blankets, some with children and dogs, to remember Dani. Loading the player... WATCH: Olly Murs shares sweet Caroline Flack video from X Factor days A few hours later, he once again returned to his Stories to share a new photo with his followers. READ: Simon Cowell expresses heartache after X Factor star Tom Mann's fiancée dies on wedding day MORE: X Factor's Tom Mann's family share new details … [Read more...] about X Factor’s Tom Mann shares heartbreaking update following emotional memorial for late fiancée