XFUK judges confirmed: Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh, Tulisa N-Dubz, Kelly Rowland

[Matt]

EDIT, Monday 30th May - ITV has now confirmed the judges in a Tweet:

Official: @TheXFactor (UK) judges will be: Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland & Louis Walsh



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Breaking news, according to Heatworld - they tweeted:

BREAKING NEWS: Apparently Tulisa from N-Dubz has signed her X Factor deal! It's official, she's a judge!

That's any remaining interest I have in The X Factor killed - no way will I watch a show that has anyone from N-bloody-Dubz judging talent

[Locke.]

Great news

[King Gizzard]

ugh..somewhat of a downgrade

[Patrick]

Wasn't this announced like.. 2 weeks ago?

[Conor]

Yea. She's to young and inexperienced. I'm not even a fan of the show and I can't see it working. XF is going down the same road BB took a few years back.

[Iceman]

WOW they actually want it to fail dont they

[Jordan.]

Looking forward to seeing her.

[Z]

I really think people are overreacting, she's quite an interesting personality and I really think she'll be a brilliant judge. I don't even like N-Dubz's music.

[Callum]

Eugh, can't wait for the decline of X Factor to start.

[Iceman]

Wasn't this announced like.. 2 weeks ago?

Nope

[Doogle]

I hope she mentors the Over 25/28s.

[CharlieO]

I like Tulisa, just don't really like x-factor. I'm sorry but Cheryl didn't have that much experience.

At least N-Dubz made it on their own and didn't use a fast track to fame.

[Doogle]

I like Tulisa, just don't really like x-factor. I'm sorry but Cheryl didn't have that much experience.

At least N-Dubz made it on their own and didn't use a fast track to fame.

I agree with your last point.

I did like them, but they kinda sold out now with the pop crap. :bored:

[Conor]

Cheryl's fast-track to fame was relevant to the show. Is that not exactly why anyone auditions for XF? She was able to share here experience with contestants. I'm no fan of Cheryl, but making it on your own doesn't make you any less **** than being catapulted into the public eye.

[Matt]

Digital Spy are basing their report on the Heatworld tweet so maybe it's not as confirmed as it seems :conf:

Edit: The Sun now backing Heat up

[bbfan1991]

I like Tulisa:blush:.

[bbfan1991]

Wish Mrs O would come back, miss her and Louis' chemistry:bawling:.

[LemonJam]

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lol.

[CharlieO]

I agree with your last point.

I did like them, but they kinda sold out now with the pop crap. :bored:

I can see how it seems like that but tastes change. I bet there are bands that almost every member on here used to like at one point and now cringe at. It could be the same thing just they decided to change their own music.

[bbfan1991]

I liked that documentary she did talking about taking care of her ill mother, yes she has this street attitude and can be fiery etc but I do think she's got a nice side too and is actually good vocally.. should deffo go on her own!

[Doogle]

Wish Mrs O would come back, miss her and Louis' chemistry:bawling:.

They were so good together. :bawling:

[bbfan1991]

They were so good together. :bawling:

I know and so funny:D.

[CharlieO]

I liked that documentary she did talking about taking care of her ill mother, yes she has this street attitude and can be fiery etc but I do think she's got a nice side too and is actually good vocally.. should deffo go on her own!

This. Except I would use better english but it showed such a nice side to her.

[Doogle]

I know and so funny:D.

fnrelH-ToKg

I posted it before, but it's just the best.

[Callum]

A source told The News of the World: "We are happy with our female judges - Tulisa and Kelly.

"They will make up a strong panel with Louis Walsh and Gary Barlow. The auditions have to start on Wednesday because they have been scheduled to fit around the Take That tour."

[Doogle]

I can see how it seems like that but tastes change. I bet there are bands that almost every member on here used to like at one point and now cringe at. It could be the same thing just they decided to change their own music.

Hm, true, but I do wish they'd make another album like Uncle B. It's just amazing. :love:

[Jordan.]

Yeah bring back Sharon, theres no worry about her bullying the other female judge because Tulisa will cap her.

[Marsh.]

Just like Big Brother, series 8 will see the downfall of The X Factor.

[Stu]

I really do think this will be the start of the X-Factor's decline in interest. It could take years to kill the bastard off and Cowell will probably have another almost identical show in the wings but bring it on, baby. It's been an absoloute cancer to the charts and to the state of culture in general. Watch it on a casual basis by all means but there is a generation of kids who see it as what music and the music industry is all about in a nutshell.

The same culture that is leaving albums dead in the water because we don't have the time to listen to them anymore and the same culture that is seeing big labels take less and less risks. Just go on the telly on a Saturday night, get the fame you so clearly deserve, and have a few lovely, unremarkable pop ditties that do absoloutely nothing to foward or even be the best at the genre you are attempting.

[bbfan1991]

Tulisa is fiesty and won't be anyones lapdog unlike Cheryl and even Louis she won't be afraid to speak her mind too!

Some people will just be snobbish because of the band she is in or if they dislike her, but she at least deserves a chance or if some di before judgement can be passed/

[Doogle]

The worst thing is X Factor makes me and like everyone I know have very violent arguments and consumes our autumns. It needs to end. :joker:

Well BGT does that, but that's going downhill faster than Stealth at the moment.

[Marsh.]

Tulisa is fiesty and won't be anyones lapdog unlike Cheryl and even Louis she won't be afraid to speak her mind too!

Some people will just be snobbish because of the band she is in or if they dislike her, but she at least deserves a chance or if some di before judgement can be passed/

You could have said the same about Cheryl when she first joined. The mouthy one from Girls Aloud, done for GBH, brothers in prison, takes no crap etc.

And look what happened.

[bbfan1991]

You could have said the same about Cheryl when she first joined. The mouthy one from Girls Aloud, done for GBH, brothers in prison, takes no crap etc.

And look what happened.

True but Tulisa has actually had to work even harder than Cheryl to get where she is now. Cheryl got the part in a manufactured band and is the most successful but not the best singer and divides opinion too.

[Harry!]

I am not watching it anyway as Dannii as left so I don't care anymore.

[Stu]

I don't see how anyone could make assumptions on how exciting someone might be just because they have a ~from the streeetz! media image. She could be as boring as sin for all we know.

[cub]

Wish Mrs O would come back, miss her and Louis' chemistry:bawling:.

Give them their own sitcom/chat show then.

Two 59 year olds should not be judging a pop talent show together. Louie on his own is fine as he is the 'clown' judge but not the Osbourn creature - nasty vile piece of work.

[bbfan1991]

Give them their own sitcom/chat show then.

Two 59 year olds should not be judging a pop talent show together. Louie on his own is fine as he is the 'clown' judge but not the Osbourn creature - nasty vile piece of work.

Sharon is great:D, she doesn't give a damn!

[Jords]

Im sf excited :amazed:

I think I love her.

[Matt]

Tweet from ITV Press:

Official: @TheXFactor (UK) judges will be: Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, Kelly Rowland & Louis Walsh

Kelly Rowland? I might have to take back what I said yesterday and give it a go :(

[bbfan1991]

Tulisa and Louis, could be fireworks there:laugh:.

[Jordan.]

Actually looking forward to seeing this line up. :)

[Locke.]

Kelly is a massive upgrade on Danni.

[Callum]

Kelly Rowland said: " Being a judge is never easy, but I promise to be as sternly honest as I can and also encourage everyone."


Louis Walsh said: "I'm the last original judge standing. I'm determined to find an act that can win and show the others how it's done!"


Gary Barlow said: "My one goal is to find a global super star. If I don't find one I won't have done my job."


Tulisa Contostavlos said: "I'm not going to be afraid to speak my mind and mix things up a little. Let the fireworks begin!"


Syco Press Release

[Z]

Kelly Rowland's really dull... and I can't be assed with Gary Barlow either. I still think Tulisa will be interesting to watch though. Cannot believe Louis has managed to keep his job on the panel, he's now got the Randy Jackson role of keeping continuity on the show, basically. Joke!

[Doogle]

Can't wait. :joker:

[bbfan1991]

Kelly Rowland's really dull... and I can't be assed with Gary Barlow either. I still think Tulisa will be interesting to watch though. Cannot believe Louis has managed to keep his job on the panel, he's now got the Randy Jackson role of keeping continuity on the show, basically. Joke!

People take the piss out of Louis but he actually does a lot of promoting the acts he manages and actually does know some of what he's talking about even if he does talk nonsense sometimes.

[InOne]

Someone needs to tell Tulisa you need talent to judge talent :bored:

[Patrick]

Her name is Tulisa Contostavlos - not 'Tulisa from N-Dubz'.

[Doogle]

I can't spell that so I'm sticking with "Tulisa from N-Dubz"

[Matt]

Someone needs to tell Tulisa you need talent to judge talent :bored:
:joker:


Her name is Tulisa Contostavlos - not 'Tulisa from N-Dubz'.
Most people will know her as the latter

[bbfan1991]

Someone needs to tell Tulisa you need talent to judge talent :bored:

Tell that to Cheryl Cole:p. At least N-Dubz aren't manufactured and have actually worked hard to get to where they are unlike Cheryl who got everything handed to her on a plated and hasn't been since crawling up Cowell's backside but now paying the price after the USA didn't get her!

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

kelly :worship:

she is actually epic

[Marsh.]

Wow, killing off BGT and The X Factor in the same year, lol. Well done Simon.

To be fair though I don't really know yet how I'd feel about Tulisa doing it but from what I've seen of the ex Destiny's Child member she is dull as dishwater. Bit like the other one from Strictly Come Dancing. Beyonce they are not.

[Ninastar]

X factor is well and truly dead.

[Z]

People take the piss out of Louis but he actually does a lot of promoting the acts he manages and actually does know some of what he's talking about even if he does talk nonsense sometimes.

He knows how to manage novelty acts; novelty acts don't win the X Factor, therefore his position as a judge is to bring mediocrity to mid-table finishes, inevitably putting out genuinely talented people along the way. The joke got old several years ago, why is he still allowed to do that? He's the worst judge consistently every series, except most recently Simon Cowell's become a shadow of his former self to the extent that Louis actually provided more for the show than Simon did as a judge. Simon clearly took the groups category because they're notoriously difficult to handle well so he could focus on trying to crack America with his X Factor brand but put some time into the ready made boy band because he obviously couldn't just ignore the UK show. It's all such bull. The show will now go down the pan, which can only be a good thing, but I fear for what is going to replace it on TV, whatever it is it'll probably be awful.

[Marsh.]

Yeah, Louis should go back to Butlins.

Everytime I see Tulisa's name I see Tulisa Constantinople.

[cub]

X factor is well and truly dead.

Well, it's past it's peak. People will look back to Simon/Cheryl/Dannii/Louie team will a lot of nostalgia. There will be ZERO chemistry between the new lot (I imagine. I may be proved wrong.)

[Jack_]

Utter, utter, utter bollocks. My interest in this show has gone from 100% down to about 5%.

Britain's Got Talent can survive without Simon, a show like X Factor can't. It's that simple really. I'd be satisfied if Simon would return for the live shows similar to what he's doing on BGT, but no Simon whatsoever? A total travesty, and this really will be the beginning of the decline for X Factor, and it's a shame really.

[Tom4784]

I think Gary Barlow & Kelly Rowland will be good, I'm less convinced with Tulisa though.

[happybbfan]

Utter tripe now and so bring on the new BB its going to be a good year after all

[Sam:)]

TBH this is a TERRIBLE line-up,tulisa is meh,she dosn't suit x factor ,Kelly Rowland = fail.Gary is going to be good.Personally I think they should swap tulisa for cheryl and kelly for Nigel from pop-idol or maybe Sharon

[Marsh.]

Is this the same Tulisa who appeared on Big Brother's Big Mouth and told Davina she doesn't like to comment on and add judgement on other people?

Or was that just an excuse not to say "I don't watch BB, I'm only here to plug my music"?

[Braden]

I don't know about anyobdy else on the forum, but i'm really excited for this series to start. I think the judges will make it really exciting and with the media attention it's getting, I think it's going to be bigger than ever.

One thing I am scared about Peter Dickinson saying Tulisa's surname, it's going to sound weird.

[Marsh.]

TBH this is a TERRIBLE line-up,tulisa is meh,she dosn't suit x factor ,Kelly Rowland = fail.Gary is going to be good.Personally I think they should swap tulisa for cheryl and kelly for Nigel from pop-idol or maybe Sharon

Nigel??? You mean the one from SYTYCD?

[Marsh.]

I don't know about anyobdy else on the forum, but i'm really excited for this series to start. I think the judges will make it really exciting and with the media attention it's getting, I think it's going to be bigger than ever.

One thing I am scared about Peter Dickinson saying Tulisa's surname, it's going to sound weird.

It'll be "TUUUULISA..... from N-Dubz.

[Matt]

Pics of the judges arriving at today's auditions:

Louis - http://yfrog.com/h230ovccj

Gary - http://yfrog.com/hs5gmdnuj

Tulisa - http://yfrog.com/gzul1etj

Kelly - http://yfrog.com/gyzhzpdhj

[reece(:]

im only looking forward to louis and kelly. why did dannii have to leave :(

[Matt]

Apparently the seating line-up (from left to right) is Louis, Kelly, Tulisa, Gary - so Gary's taking Simon's old seat

[Marsh.]

Kelly has shown what she's all about already. Nothing interesting past the outfit. She'll be as dull as Michelle on SCD.

[hotleggs]

I think Kelly will swallow gary with that big mouth of hers

[cub]

They look good.

[Callum]

Official judges picture

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01321/xmain_1321049a.jpg

Still not sure whether this lineup will work

[bbfan1991]

Kelly has shown what she's all about already. Nothing interesting past the outfit. She'll be as dull as Michelle on SCD.

Michelle wasn't dull, she was a bit on the crazy side. The annoying Pamela Stephenson was the definition of dull:sleep:.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

louis looks so out of place now

[Matt]

More pics:

http://i53.tinypic.com/ivj1vb.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/2qbspdz.jpg

['Conor]

at least Louis is there, he's my fav :)

[GypsyGoth]

I think it will be good.

['Conor]

i am actually happy, because i hated Simon & Cheryl and there now gone.. so like im happy

[Princess]

God it is WEIRD seeing Gary in those pics, I see he nicked one of TT's bodyguards. He's gonna be knackered, with the tour and this.

[Callum]

Tulisa really does look like she's just got out of bed. What an awful outfit to wear for her first official XF appearance.

[james130]

If anyone's interested; after going to the auditions yesterday, these are my opinions on the judges:

Louis: Legendary as always. I really do think it would've been a shame if he had gone although he does say yes to nearly everyone. Also, similarly to his little tiff's with Simon, there was a lot of banter between him and Gary.

Gary: Suprisingly, he seems to have taken up Simon's role of the "mean one" and is quite funny and harsh on a lot of the acts. I didn't expect to think much of him but thought he was really good.

Kelly: Kelly was brilliant. A lot like Danni in the fact that she said exactly what the audience was thinking and was completely right, even if it might not make her too popular with some of the crowd. But also lovely and really chilled and friendly with the acts.

Tulisa: Again, I really didn't want her on there. She was better than I thought but by far the worst. There was a lot of "just keep it real", "Don't try and be something you're not" and "this is your moment right here." Just a bit chavy for my liking.

I don't think it'll be the same for me without the other judges (I could've lived without Cheryl). But it was quite sad, for the first time not to hear Simon, Cheryl and Danni's iconic voices.

[Beastie]

If anyone's interested; after going to the auditions yesterday, these are my opinions on the judges:

Louis: Legendary as always. I really do think it would've been a shame if he had gone although he does say yes to nearly everyone. Also, similarly to his little tiff's with Simon, there was a lot of banter between him and Gary.

Gary: Suprisingly, he seems to have taken up Simon's role of the "mean one" and is quite funny and harsh on a lot of the acts. I didn't expect to think much of him but thought he was really good.

Kelly: Kelly was brilliant. A lot like Danni in the fact that she said exactly what the audience was thinking and was completely right, even if it might not make her too popular with some of the crowd. But also lovely and really chilled and friendly with the acts.

Tulisa: Again, I really didn't want her on there. She was better than I thought but by far the worst. There was a lot of "just keep it real", "Don't try and be something you're not" and "this is your moment right here." Just a bit chavy for my liking.

I don't think it'll be the same for me without the other judges (I could've lived without Cheryl). But it was quite sad, for the first time not to hear Simon, Cheryl and Danni's iconic voices.

Interesting.

I think Mel B should have been a judge though. She was rumoured to be one. But she is popping out a 3rd baby soon so that could be a reason why she isn't.

I hope Kelly and Tulisia can establish themselves quickly. I mean yeah Kelly has been an okay solo artist. Not just Destiny's Child. But only a "niche" market of people know about N Dubz!

To be fair.. has N Dubz even had a number 1? :S I do think Tulisa will be good though. Just looking at the panel seems a bit random. Gary and Louis look like they should be there. But Kelly and Tulisa look random. Also Tulisa looks older than 22 :S I think it's her outfit and the way she's got her hair.

I am looking forward to it though. I hope the British Public gives it a chance too!

[Jack_]

Okay, this just looks too weird...I don't like it :(

It's just Simon's absence that I can't take. No Simon, no show. Don't get me wrong, Gary is the only one worthy of replacing him, and the only decent addition to the panel, but this show is really going to struggle to work without Simon himself. Really, he should have not returned to BGT at all, as he's not needed, but instead returned to the XF Live Shows, as he'll be needed more here. I just...can't see this working, or being worth watching.

[Jords]

If anyone's interested; after going to the auditions yesterday, these are my opinions on the judges:

Louis: Legendary as always. I really do think it would've been a shame if he had gone although he does say yes to nearly everyone. Also, similarly to his little tiff's with Simon, there was a lot of banter between him and Gary.

Gary: Suprisingly, he seems to have taken up Simon's role of the "mean one" and is quite funny and harsh on a lot of the acts. I didn't expect to think much of him but thought he was really good.

Kelly: Kelly was brilliant. A lot like Danni in the fact that she said exactly what the audience was thinking and was completely right, even if it might not make her too popular with some of the crowd. But also lovely and really chilled and friendly with the acts.

Tulisa: Again, I really didn't want her on there. She was better than I thought but by far the worst. There was a lot of "just keep it real", "Don't try and be something you're not" and "this is your moment right here." Just a bit chavy for my liking.

I don't think it'll be the same for me without the other judges (I could've lived without Cheryl). But it was quite sad, for the first time not to hear Simon, Cheryl and Danni's iconic voices.

Thanks for this :)

I think Tulisa will add another dimension to the show and encourage hip-hop/rap acts and be more for the younger generation to relate to.

Kelly sounds great!

[King Gizzard]

I don't get why theyre saying they started today, surely today was the 2-3 prelims before you get to see the judges? Aint Gary on tour?

[Princess]

I don't get why theyre saying they started today, surely today was the 2-3 prelims before you get to see the judges? Aint Gary on tour?

They havn't got a show until the 3rd.

edit: Tour http://www.takethat.com/live

[Callum]

Interesting.

I think Mel B should have been a judge though. She was rumoured to be one. But she is popping out a 3rd baby soon so that could be a reason why she isn't.

I hope Kelly and Tulisia can establish themselves quickly. I mean yeah Kelly has been an okay solo artist. Not just Destiny's Child. But only a "niche" market of people know about N Dubz!

To be fair.. has N Dubz even had a number 1? :S I do think Tulisa will be good though. Just looking at the panel seems a bit random. Gary and Louis look like they should be there. But Kelly and Tulisa look random. Also Tulisa looks older than 22 :S I think it's her outfit and the way she's got her hair.

I am looking forward to it though. I hope the British Public gives it a chance too!

Mel B isn't a judge because she's on the Australian X Factor instead.

[cub]

I do think that he might feel he's too old to judge new pop talent and the only reason he's on the US version is to promote it until it's up and running and then move away from that - just a guess.

He is 51/52 so is losing touch with modern music. Nine years on both American Idol and Pop Idol/X Factor might be enough.

If XFUS works, give it a couple of years and see if Simon leaves that too. He does look happier and more relaxed on BGT. He might well decide to do the American and British 'Got Talent' is my guess.

By the way, I know Louis is even older, but he's there for the comedy value.

[BringItOn]

Tulisa doesn't seem to be going down very well at the moment, apparantly shes been constantly booed throughout the auditions and out the arena.