Cowell: 2009 show may be last one for me

X Factor judge is ready to call it a day

Simon Cowell

SIMON Cowell last night said he may be ready to QUIT X Factor after the next series-admitting it was exhausting to do the show plus American Idol and Britain's Got Talent.

The X Factor boss said: "It looks like I'm only going to be doing it until 2010. I've really felt it this year. When you do three shows a year it's tiring and something's got to give.

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"I'm contracted to do one more series and then I'll make a decision. I'll see how I feel in the New Year."

The music mogul also hinted fellow judge Dannii Minogue may choose to walk after this series-and hailed Cheryl as "this year's real winner".

Rumours have been rife over Simon's clashes with Dannii, with accusations flying that she is jealous of his friendship with new judge Cheryl.

Meanwhile Dannii embarrassed Simon by claiming on live TV that she "discovered" last year's winner Leon Jackson. Simon told News of the World: "It was stupid. There was no need to have said that."

When asked if Dannii would be back next year, Simon said: "I'm going to sit down in January and ask everyone if they want to come back on the show-because I'm not sure everyone does.

"Dannii and I have genuinely never discussed her coming back. I've not sat down with anyone and discussed coming back-including her. If Dannii says no then there's always someone new, and that applies to everyone."

He said about Dannii's alleged jealousy of Cheryl: "I don't think she was hurt about me sitting next to Cheryl. I think with the new person you've got to sit next to them and guide them through the show-that's the only reason I sat next to Cheryl.

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"Dannii has been incredibly emotional and has cried a lot but I think there's nothing the show has done that's driven her to that. She's just an emotional person. I think she gets very stressed about the artists but I like that. I think you should care about your artists."

About Newcastle girl Cheryl, he gushed: "There's no doubt that when she came onboard the show changed. It just became exciting, it felt different. She bought a different energy to it, she made us better and it felt like the show was starting again.

"I think it's very important that when you're making a show in London that you remember a vast amount of your audience live in the north of England."

Last year Simon sacked Louis from the judging panel-but brought him back after a public outcry. Yesterday he reassured X Factor fans that Louis' job was safe because he couldn't face going through that again!

He laughed: "I don't think I would ever sack Louis again-it was too stressful."

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Cheryl you used to be really nice and all that but you are starting to really annoy me ! :@
do you really think you are going to get fans by taking it out on Dannii ? x well that is stupid !
all you care about it what the contestants are wearing; you dont comment on what YOUR contestants are wearing do you .
Dannii i lovee youu :D x x x
your the bestt :D

By Caat.. Posted November 21 2009 at 8:57 PM.

Danni you rock!
Cheryl is really starting to get on my nerves! She is all over simon and desperate for his approval, and cannot sing a note.
Dannii on the other hand is so much more experienced and mature. She is more genuine and dignified.

By sharon.. Posted November 15 2009 at 6:03 PM.

Cheryl is really starting to get on my nerves! She is all over simon and desperate for his approval and i think she can be quite mean despite her caring image. Dannii on the other hand is so much more experienced and mature. She is more genuine and dignified. Cheryl has no talent as a singer, she is just stick thin and good looking with a head full of fake hair and has benfitted from her novelty factor on the show.

By janey.. Posted November 14 2009 at 10:37 PM.

i think that simon is stupid and i do not know what he was saying when he said last weekend that he would like to see john and edward next week and not lucy so i think simon is stupid!!!!!!!!!!!

By Jessica Messenger.. Posted November 13 2009 at 7:58 PM.

omg how are da twins through :( and simon u are cool

By dan.. Posted October 21 2009 at 5:41 PM.

I continue to watch this show with tongue in cheek what i can't quite get is the fact that the judges all look flaberghasted when the stupid acts come in but they have already had two auditions to get on the t.v. These wannabees really are wasting there time at the auditions as they don't want good genuine acts what they seem to forget is that many of the contestants spend a lot of money, lose there jobs etc to go there believing they stand a chance but the reality is its all rubbish and they don't meet the judges until their third audition. What good news its coming to an end.

By Lesley Brown.. Posted September 6 2009 at 11:31 AM.

DANNII MUST STAY!!

SHES THE BEST JUDGE THERE!!

SHE GIVES ADVICE NOT LIKE CHERYL SHE ONLY COMMENTS ON WHAT THE ARTISTS LOOK LIKE!!

THE JUDGING PANEL SHOULD BE:
DANNII MINOGUE
SIMON COWELL
SHARON OSBOURNE
LOUIS WALSH

THIS WAS BY FAR THE BEST JUDGING PANEL!!

OH AND SIMON LEAVE AMERICAN IDOL YOU'RE BRITISH KEEP IT THAT WAY:)

GO X FACTOR!!

GO BGT!!

By Beccii.. Posted August 14 2009 at 8:41 PM.

i think dannii minouge needs to go she is rubbish and doesnt know what shes talkin about! why not bring someone like beyonce knowles or kelly rowlnad on the show who are actuall lovely people and can sing and know what there talkin about!

By matthew.. Posted July 29 2009 at 11:19 PM.

get rid of dannii n get sharon osbourne back

By jodie.. Posted June 27 2009 at 2:55 AM.

i think the judges are good except dannii manogue i think a lot more would view the show if you brought back SHARON OSBOURNE she is an amaizin person really miss her on the show it isnt the X Factor without Mrs O pweeeeessse bring Sharon back!!!!

By bex.. Posted June 4 2009 at 10:53 PM.

STAY IN X FACTOR!! Judges Should Be!!... Simon Cowel, Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourn :) BRING SHARON BACK!! :)

xxx

By Melissa.. Posted May 27 2009 at 10:26 PM.

simon please do not go give up america idel.when r u coming to ireland.sack danniell.bring back mrs .o.that would be some panal.great simon cowell fan

By kay adams.. Posted May 13 2009 at 7:05 PM.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DNT STOP X FACTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4get american idol its nower near as gd as dis! keep bgt n xfactor n ditch american idol! hes a british guy kepp da british shows!
judges should b.. dannii louis simon n cheryl

By charlie xx.. Posted March 16 2009 at 9:50 PM.

Simon should bring Back Sharon.

Sharon is The X Factor.

The Judging Panel should be;
SIMON COWELL
SHARON OSBOURNE
LOUIS WALSH
CHERYL COLE

I kinda like Dannii but i do perfer Mrs. O. I don't think Dannii makes a clear opinion and she doesn't bring nothing to the show.

When Sharon was on it there was always Headlines.

By Hayden Ellis.. Posted March 8 2009 at 12:57 PM.

well I think danni is crap and simon cherryl louis and sharon that would be a great judge panel

By paul.. Posted February 27 2009 at 1:34 PM.

i really like danni i thought she was a great judge unlike that cheryl all she did was suck up to simon.

By lanai McGowan.. Posted February 18 2009 at 7:08 PM.

You know what, im not tryna be rude but when i watch the show i hardly notice danni :S
i mean, she seems like a really sweet person and all but i guess shes not as popular as the other judges.
And as for you people calling cheryl emotional, thats unfair, the reason she cries is obviously because she finds it hard to see peoples dreams shatter infront of them. and PLUS, i think everyone needs a cuddle and a little cry after simon strikes !

X factors a great show ! and i think cheryls great!
Keep her , & maybe shift dannii?

By Sammy.. Posted February 4 2009 at 11:38 AM.

I think cheryl is way better than danni I mean cheryl done such a great job,and besides wots rong with simon sitin next to cheryl,I think they make a good couple,what hav the press been sayin about danni.


And Simon don't leave cos withought you the show won't be watchable any more

To all the judges luv u all
Sarah
X0X0X0

By Sarah.. Posted January 12 2009 at 11:43 PM.

Danni is the nicest judge on the show and the only one who says the actual truth. cheryl just sucks up to simon and shows off to everyone how much simon likes her and how pretty she is. she needs to see that danni hasnt done anything to her and cheryl just ignores her all the time..like when laura went off the show danni tried to confort cheryl and she just frowned at her. the cameras were on cheryl too much on the suditions and made it look like danni and cheryl hate eachother. if i was on the x factor i would want danni or louie as my mentor. simon and cheryl are too camera friendly and dont say the truth. they are also soo unfun with their acts. louie and danni are really fun with their acts like louie with JLS and danni with ruth. It was just an unlucky year for danni cz the producers gave danni the worst category and cheryl the best. next year i would like the panel to be simon, danni, louie and kick cheryl away and put on a new judge like lilly allen (she would like to be a judge) or someone like that. Louie may be really cheesy but he is soo funny and fun. danni has had to go through allot this year and its allover cheryl- the media were too interested in cheryl and treated danni like she was a disgrace. danni is a real woman you just havnt seen much of her this year in the auditons coz the media was too interested in the stuck up cheryl. cheryl is fake and louie if soo funny. x factor is the best but cheryl has taken over and i hope she gets thrown away next year!

By me.. Posted January 11 2009 at 6:03 PM.

i really hope they don't end x-factor! i've 15 and my birthday is too late on in the year for me to audition and i reeeaalllyyy want to, haha! i hope it's on the year after:D lol

By janeee longworth.. Posted January 5 2009 at 12:23 AM.

dannii is the best judge by far and if they get rid of her i dont think i will watch it.
i dont mind cheryl but she does cry too much and she gets all of girls aloud's credit when she is clearly not the best singer.
i think they should just keep all the judges(evn tho i dnt like louis) &NOT bring back sharon because shes greedy and bullied dannii jst cos shes younger& betr lookin.

By klkl.. Posted January 3 2009 at 5:01 PM.

look as for simon quitin we have still got till 2010 so stop worryin

as for da debates of whos better cheryl and dannii ok danni got up earlier but remember cheryl is in a group and been workin on new songs unlike danni and all the stuff about cheryl gettin the easy group aaa think the new judge always does

and who cares if danni has to take all da crap people say everyone else has to u say it like the papers never say anything about cheryl !!!
when in truth there always makin stuff up about her girls aloud and ashley!!!

so leave her alone

let simon do what he wants

ps:i think they should have da same judges as this year

By felic.. Posted December 22 2008 at 11:40 PM.

OMG, IS SIMON REALLY LEAVING THE SHOW? GOOD FOR YOU, FINALLYYYYYY......
DANNI IS THE BEST!!!
BEING 'EMOTIONAL', I THINK THAT COULD BE CHERYL'S NICKNAME. SHE CRIED ALMOST EVERY SINGLE SHOW. DONT GET ME WRONG, I THINK CHERYL IS SWEET , OR TRYING TO BE 'SWEET', BUT WHATS WITH ALL THE CRYING...FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, ITS SINGING COMPETITION, NOT CHARITY EVENT, HOW COME EVERYONE IS SOOOO GOOD IN CHERYL'S EYE....TOO MUCH CRYING, NOT SO GOOD AFTER ALL,, COS U CANT REALLY SEE, INNT IT?

By uk.. Posted December 20 2008 at 11:48 PM.

Please please please please please Mr Simon PLEASE BRING MY DANNI MINOGUE BACK. SHE IS THE BEST JUDGE THERE. SHE WAS FANTASTIC WITH HER THREE ACTS. NOT TO MENTION RUTH LORENZO. PLEASE BRING BRING DANNI MINOGUE BACK. AT LEAST LAST YEAR SHE DID WELL MORE THAN CHERYL COLE. LAST YEAR, HER TWO ACTS WON THE SHOW. WHY ARE U PEOPLE BLAMMING HER NOW. RUTH LORENZO WAS A BRILLANT SINGER. IS JUST THAT THE PUBLIC DIN'T VOTE FOR HER . RUTH SHOULD HAVE COME SECOND. PLEASE BRING DANNI BACK NEXT YEAR. SHE IS THE REASON WHY I WATCH THE XFACTOR.

By stellina.. Posted December 15 2008 at 1:29 PM.

At last no more Simon Cowell, he has made enough money from the British Public. We may get reasonable Saturday night entertainment now.

By Amos.. Posted December 15 2008 at 7:52 AM.

I really don't care if they stopped the Xfactor. Simon saying he might quit is not true. Because he makes a lot of money frm it. In all fairness, if the show has to continue, all the judges needs to be on board. But it's really about the contestant and not the judges. Dannii is sweet and she takes time to care for her acts even to the extent buying things for them (Ruth/Rachael). She deserves to be in the show. Love her so much!!!!!!!!!!!!1

By Gbemi.. Posted December 15 2008 at 1:10 AM.

They'd be mad to bring Sharon back. Her outrageous salary demands showed that she thought she was X Factor's main draw, but without her they've had the most successful series ever.

Dannii is fantastic. She led the way last year by being the first judge in the show's history to actually spend time mentoring rather than just swanning in on a Saturday night. Simon Cowell himself admitted this! Now they have Dannii and Cheryl, who actually care about their acts, the show is much better.

Despite everyone wanting to pit Dannii and Cheryl against each other, they actually seem to get on well and have genuine respect for each other.

Also, compare the classy way Dannii has dealt with bad press this year to the way that Sharon couldn't cope and went on the offensive by describing Dannii in the most disgusting terms on Graham Norton's show. You'd never catch Dannii behaving in such an unprofessional way because she's a class act.

By Claire.. Posted December 14 2008 at 11:55 PM.

Danni is a far better judge than cheryl,when did cheryl become a star? wot experience has she got to be judge?.She had the best group,of which every one knew a winner will emerge from .y praise her?

By prettyafrican2.. Posted December 14 2008 at 11:27 PM.

I think it's time Dannii went Cheryl has proved to be a hit although i think she should say what she really thinks about acts which are crap she's great, A plea to Simon BRING BACK SHARON i've really missed her this series it needs a motherly figure for the acts and she says what she thinks come on Simon she's worth it and if this is the last series then it will go out with a bang PLZ PLZ....

By gracie.. Posted December 14 2008 at 9:19 PM.

I think Cheryl did a great job on the X Factor, the only problem I have of her is that sees not critical enough of the performers when some have clearly given a bad or average performance.

I don't like Danni Minogue (or Kylie), but she is a great judge and I hope she returns to the X Factor next year because she does know what she's talking about. Simon Cowell the one I agree with the most, but I think all of the judges are brilliant and this year has been the best X Factor mainly because all judges and it's gone from a show that was a guilty pleasure to something that's now quite cool by having Cheryl and Danni on the show. Simon Cowell the one I agree with the most

By Ben S.. Posted December 14 2008 at 8:24 PM.

It is sooooo obvious from his comments that Dannii is on the way out. Bring back Sharon. Even if it costs them two million it'd be a great end to the show. X-Factor has run it's course. It has become more of a media feeding frenzy about the contestants lives and the judges squabbles than about finding actual talent and has lost a lot of it's excitment. Simon is a smart man to leave while still on top and no way can X-Factor survive without him.

By Paddy.. Posted December 14 2008 at 8:50 PM.

I think that Dannii gives valid comments, and Cheryl just wants to please the public she is sweet though after a while the crying gets on your nerves. The best act won though JLS will be stars. I just think that Simon likes to stir things up for the show in the papers so that everyone is wanting to see if the rumours are true for who will be in next year, he is very good at manipulating peoples views and makes lots of money for himself the man is not silly he wouldnt pull out of a show like this. Beyonce was the best she put Britney to shame............

By hannah.. Posted December 14 2008 at 8:43 PM.

Do us all a favour and make this years your last one.

By David.. Posted December 14 2008 at 7:34 PM.

IT would be great if Danni went Sharan come back and Cheryle was GREAT

By JANE.. Posted December 14 2008 at 7:59 PM.


I am sooo fed up with the negative press Danni gets. I have always like Danni & i think she can be just as glamourous. She probably doesn`t look as glamourous as Cheryl ( as the press say) but the only reason Cherly looks the way she does, is because she is no fatter than a twig. Get her to put some weight on, and i am sure she wont be as glamourous as danni. I seen how she looked on her pop rivals audition. I think Danni is so much better looking. I also think, as she has been at it a few years longer than Cherly, she knows a little more at what she is talking about. She has also had to audition to be were she is. I am sick of everyone giving danni the bad press she gets. C`min guys, lay off her. I would trust Danni any day over Cheryl.I think the judges gave Cheryl the most obvious catergory this year, but lets see how she gets on next year...and lets see if she is replaced by the new `woman of the moment`.

By laura Burke.. Posted December 14 2008 at 7:42 PM.

i think danni should go ,also cheryl she never stops crying and saying im proud of you ,keep louis and bring our sharon back lots of laughs with her ,she makes it fun ,instead of tears all the time ,louie is the best mentor and jls should have won as the winner this year is just the same as last year ,this year it needed a group to win for a change

By dennis.. Posted December 14 2008 at 7:17 PM.

I THINK DANNI IS A GREAT JUDGE. THE BEST!!!!
CHERYL SUCKS UP TO SIMON WHISPERING ETC TO MAKE DANNI FEEL LEFT OUT, LOOK AT THE WAY SHE HAD HER HEAD ON sIMONS SHOULDER AT THE END OF THE SHOW

By Yvonne.. Posted December 14 2008 at 6:04 PM.

Call me a cynic but it's probably a ploy by Cowell to see how popular he really is in the eyes of the public. Making noises about leaving and saying he'll 'see how he feels in january' are just too obvious. With the soaring popularity of Cheryll added to his failed relationship with Terri he needs an ego boost, and what better way than to see his fans in uproar at the thought of him quitting...

By Kim.. Posted December 14 2008 at 5:20 PM.

Hang on a minute, Simon's contradicted himself, he origionally said that Louis being sacked was nothing to do with him, now he's saying he wouldn't sack him again.

By janet.. Posted December 14 2008 at 3:15 PM.

i think this year's x factor was one of the best...not because cheryl was there, but because the talent was just amazing!!!so many amazing people like austin, laura, jls...!!!
every year, the new judge gets the easy catergory!!! all the judges should stay!! editing made cherly seem much bette than dani!!dani is much better and wore better clothes!!keep all judges, n give cherly the harded, then, lets see how much she copes!!!!!

By layla.. Posted December 14 2008 at 2:09 PM.

Simon, no you cant leave X Factor, your the only truly honest person there you tell it how it is and to hell with peoples feelings you dont sugar coat things without you the quality of those who get through would drop.

the only possible person who could ever possibly replace Simon Cowell is the equally brutally honest (Nasty) Nigel Lithgoe who did Popstars, hes the only other person who i know tells it like it is.

in regards to Dannii, well if she dont come back then my suggestion would be get Leona Lewis on as a judge, like Cheryl Cole shes been through the process before and would really make next year really interesting.

By Stuart Bennett.. Posted December 14 2008 at 2:51 PM.

Wendy I respect your opinion on Dannii but to say she shows little interest in her acts is completely untrue. Even Laura White, who was mentored by Cheryl, came out and said that Dannii is the only judge who bothered to get up early on Sunday mornings and attend the rehearsals - because she wanted to be there for her acts.

It's a shame that all the bad press directed towards Dannii this year has created so many misconceptions about what she is actually like.

By Tom.. Posted December 14 2008 at 2:18 PM.

i think danni is the best mentor ever u go girl

By nick dublin.. Posted December 14 2008 at 1:57 PM.

i think danni is the best mentor ever

By nick dublin.. Posted December 14 2008 at 1:55 PM.

NOOO! Simon don't leave the x-factor dump American Idol instead, I think Cheryl and Louis are great judges but you are the only one that actually tell the contestants the truth about their performances even your own acts. Plus you are so sexy you emit an aura of power and that hairy chest is mmm, I would love to find you in my stocking(s) Christmas morning to unwrap ;)

Would love to see Danni go she shows little interest in her acts and picks awful songs and outfits for them. We watched the best and worst last night and it made me realize how much fun Sharon was as a judge would love to see her back on the panel.

By wendy.. Posted December 14 2008 at 1:25 PM.

He needs to change his hair.. Is that a high top. With all that money cant he get specs to se ethe hair is bad for his face shape

By Spicegirl.. Posted December 14 2008 at 12:43 PM.

Every comment shown in the vt last night was from Cheryl - the editing was sooo obviously in her favour. I want Dannii to stay, even if it is just to give her a fair crack of the whip next year with a different group (give Cheryl the over 25s!) and to see Cheryl sit on the end next to Louis! All this 'you are my angel','you did me proud' is rubbish - it should be about the artist and the song. Cheryl has a criminal record who bad mouths people in public but on tv looks all sweetness. Dannii was just truthful and did as well as she could with the acts that she had. Hope Ruth has a hit!

By Twinkletoes.. Posted December 14 2008 at 12:43 PM.

I think Dannii is a fantastic mentor, she constructively criticises all the acts as opposed to Cheryl, who rarely has a bad word to say - even when it desperately needs to be said. Keep on telling it like it is, Dannii!

By fa.. Posted December 14 2008 at 12:22 PM.

Does any judge on that show, judge the singing? It seems to be all praise for being a nice person, rather than the actual voice. "You did me proud". Well, how was the song? Did I hit a few bum notes, did I sing the wrong note..? Nothing constructive AT ALL.
And also this show is all about the judges, and never the acts.

By Jodie.. Posted December 14 2008 at 11:48 AM.

Talent spotter my a****, Cowell has an eye for novelty acts and one hit wonders. Think of the acts who have won this show and went on to long sucessfull careers? Not many and those that have, ie Will Young was not liked by Simon who wanted Gareth Gates to win and Leona who was the statistical aberation for a show which has been running for years ie Simon got lucky with her. Cowell you are a modern day Barnum and Bailley circus act, your level really is Zig and Zag mate. This show is dying on its a***

By steve.. Posted December 14 2008 at 11:55 AM.

I would rather have Dannii as a judge than that silly, snivelling every five minutes Cheryl Cole woman any day.

By Carol.. Posted December 14 2008 at 11:10 AM.

Who ever did Alex's hair made her look like something from the 80's.

By edi.. Posted December 14 2008 at 11:33 AM.

Again Simon read the forums. Dannii is a much better mentor and judge that Cheryl Cole (nee Tweedy). If I hear "my little angel" or "I am so proud of you" again the nausea will overtake me. Cheryl has nothing constructive to say to the acts in the way of guidance/criticism other than frankly cloying and irritating platitudes. As for all the nonsense that she brought extra viewers to the show... well I think that was more to do with the timing of Strictly but why let the truth get in the way of Spin. Please guys and girls bring some objectivity to this board and save Dannii.

By JLs.. Posted December 14 2008 at 10:08 AM.

I like the use of the word "may".....in the meantime we are again saddled with an over-emotional, out of breath,painful girl singer who needs to show that she's carrying the whole world on her shoulders...horrible...ugh!!!!!!!!

By rikkidelreeko.. Posted December 14 2008 at 10:04 AM.

Dannii is by far my favourite judge. She actually gives useful and constructive advice rather than "You're gorgeous" and "I thoroughly enjoyed it" like Cheryl.

I actually think Cheryl did a good job, especially as it was her first year. But I found her "caring" image and the way she never said anything remotely negative quite hard to swallow given how regularly she slags off other artists in the public eye.

As for Dannii, I'm not surprised she was emotional this year. The other judges said some horrible things about her in the press and the stories coming out about her from the X Factor camp were nasty. When Sharon Osbourne faced similar negativity, Simon and the show's producers always came out and defended her. They just left Dannii to deal with it herself because they knew it was boosting ratings.

By Tom.. Posted December 14 2008 at 10:01 AM.

Dannii is fab and must stay. she has taken so much crap from the others, to boost the hype.

By Steven. Hove.. Posted December 14 2008 at 8:58 AM.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Simon can't leave, he's the whole reason for watching the show!!!!! I love his little put downs of people that are rubbish and his and Louis fights make me laugh so much. Simon also has a heart of gold. Cheryl is Great and Danni is plastic.........you could tell she was jealous this year of cheryl........cheryl was a better judge and a better singer......you go girl.
Merry crimbo to Simon, Louis and Cheryl and all the X Factor finalists.

By Lori.. Posted December 14 2008 at 8:36 AM.

I love simon, never warmed to Danni, iceberg seems to come to mind now. I love Cheryl, my daughter loves her, and love louis. Danni is the one thats just pointless on the show. They need a new judge. so glad alex won. People going on about Danni popular in forum world? yes i guess she is, as its not real.

By lisa.. Posted December 14 2008 at 7:50 AM.

I think Simon has done a fantastic job with ALL of his shows -they make compulsive viewing - I'd hate to see him go - the public love him - and as already mentioned he does have a heart of gold - he does loads for many charities that (probably by his choice) isn't publicised. Fair play Simon - please stay on the show for good!!

By Simon Cowell.. Posted December 14 2008 at 6:34 AM.

I love Cheryl. She has proven what an outstanding talent she has in picking the winner!
You go Cheryl. You are awesome. I think this show has really suited you. You have the world's greatest smile and you do it often for us. Keep that smile darlin, it's worth a billion, and that cheeky dimple on your left jaw is PRECIOUS!
I can't wiat to see your next great adventure in entertainment. Stck with Simon, and he'll show you the ropes, and maybe down the road, you'll have your own talent show!
Love you Cheryl and Merry Christmas to you and your hubby!


By Sassy Lassy.. Posted December 14 2008 at 6:02 AM.

I love Simon. I think he has a heart of gold behind that demeanor of his. I think if he could take all of his fellow judges and their families and all the contestants and their families to Barbados with him this year, he would. This man has a huge heart, and the more he goes on, the more we find out about it.
No kidding, he's so genuine a guy and tells it like it is without the sugary coating. I love him. I am surprised to hear myself say that, because when these shows all came out, i couldn't stand him quite frankly. Oh my, how times have changed.
You go and have a great holiday Simon. You deserve it darling...:)
Merry Christmas Sweet Pea.

By PinkParasol.. Posted December 14 2008 at 5:58 AM.

i think simon is a great entertainer and ive grown fond of seeing him on tv he is so cool and calm and i think he makes a great team with amanda holden and lewy walsh, they are all professional to me and i love em.
sorry to say sharron osborn and hasslehoff are so full of glory seeking and over the top simon and co are well better at entertaining the public.
well done cowel your one of a kind

By christopher macallister.. Posted December 14 2008 at 4:50 AM.

Simon Cowell's job is to find and inspire artists who'll sell shed-loads of records and he's the best in the world at what he does. Cheryl Cole is a fifth of Britain's best selling girl group. Between them they have made Saturday night ITV compulsive viewing (Holly Willoughby has to take some credit here as well). The show would be terribly diminished if either of them were to leave and rising hopeful performers would be denied the opportunity of fulfilling their potential.

By rapid thomas.. Posted December 14 2008 at 4:31 AM.

THIS Show would not be the same with out him!! Did notice how he fiddled with a biro on the final! Each time cheryl spoke he put his arm round her chair and i thought he was gonna poke her in back if she said anything wrong!!

Shows who wears highest pants, and doesn't catch a chill when his shirt was highly exposing his chest hair far than normal!! Must of forgot to dressed if so stressed!!

By tasha.. Posted December 14 2008 at 3:09 AM.

He has a sexy smile!! xx

By shaz.. Posted December 14 2008 at 3:20 AM.

He is a fool if he thinks Cole is special.He obviously does not read any forums.!! Dannii is far and away better a judge than Cheryl., the weeping idiot.He is crazy of he dumps Dannii.He cou;d replace Cole and Louis and his bit****g rather.

By Parmella.. Posted December 14 2008 at 2:57 AM.

What people forget this was Cheryl's first time at being a judge and god what a great job she did.

She really cared for each of her acts at no point did Cheryl thinks I'm a judge and I'm better then you .

Cheryl I'm not just saying this because I'm from Gateshead you did a great job just look how much people have took you to there hearts and its got nothing to do with you being in a group it because you are a really caring person and your acts are not afraid to speak to you .

By margie.. Posted December 14 2008 at 2:13 AM.

What! Is he going to get married and have kids??!!

By Mairi.. Posted December 14 2008 at 1:56 AM.

Simon can't handle the fact that Dannii is the better judge and mentor. Cheryl is a ****

By Cyd.. Posted December 14 2008 at 1:15 AM.

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