MTV.co.uk News — The Saturdays singer Franke Sandford has allegedly been in talks with The X Factor bosses to replace Cheryl Cole as a judge on the UK series. As we previously reported, the Girls Aloud star is said... more info

ContactMusic — Rihanna was deeply disappointed when she was forced to turn down a judging role on The X Factor due to scheduling conflicts as she "would have loved" to take part. Simon Cowell is currently recruiting panelists for his latest reality TV project wh... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Rihanna has revealed that she was approached to be a judge on The X Factor USA, but was forced to turn down the offer because she was too busy. As we previously reported, Cheryl Cole is said to... more info

ContactMusic — Rihanna turned down a place on the judging panel of 'The X Factor'. The 'S&M' singer was have loved to accept the offer of a role on the US version of the show by head panellist Simon Cowell, but cannot appear when it launches later this... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Simon Cowell has apparently let slip that Cheryl Cole will be sitting by his side on The X Factor USA judging panel.Following reports that confirmed judge, L.A. Reid, had revealed that Chezza will... more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell is reportedly earning 128,000 a day. The TV and music mogul's company Simco - which produces reality shows 'The X Factor' and 'America's Got Talent' - made 32. 4 million in nine months during 2009, according to new figures.... more info

Gigwise — She will be judge on US edition... more info

ContactMusic — Simon Cowell will not be crisscrossing the Atlantic to appear on the judging panel of both the U. S. and U. K. versions of The X Factor but will instead remain stateside during the talent show's American launch, the London Daily Mail repo... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Cheryl Cole is allegedly 'close' to signing a deal to secure her place on The X Factor USA judging panel, despite reports claiming she was fifth choice for the job.According to Variety, a contract... more info

NME — Mogul's health concerns were contributing factor to decision more info