The Mirror — Cheryl Cole was told to dump X Factor star Gamu Nhengu over fears she may be kicked out of the country if her visa is not renewed. more info

Guardian Music — Lawrence Donegan was the bass player in the 80s indie band, but his colleague (31) isn't too impressedKids today, they just don't know their mildly successful 1980s indie bands. More worryingly for the folks over at the Sun, 31-year-olds don't either... more info

Perez Hilton — Wild card, bitches!!! Yup, that's right, X Factor is throwing a twist in the singing competition, offering a "wild card" to the final 20 contestants. After the latest cut on Sunday night's show, the final 12 will be chosen. But don't fret, X Factor ... more info

MTV.co.uk News —   Simon Cowell is reportedly “winning his battle” to take Cheryl Cole across the pond as a judge on his Stateside launch of The X Factor.   The mogul will bring his show to US... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Cheryl Cole has defended her choice of Cher Lloyd in her final three, ahead of The X Factor finals.Despite Lloyd falling to pieces at Cheryl's Judges House in front of the Girls Aloud star and... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Cheryl Cole faced a huge backlash on Twitter last night after some fans of The X Factor were not happy the acts she had chosen for the live shows.The usually popular judge caused outrage after she... more info

The Mirror — X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has defended her decision to put flop Cher Lloyd through to the final 12. more info

The Mirror — X Factor was last night hit by a massive backlash after hotly tipped Gamu Nhengu was axed. more info

Perez Hilton — We love her - we really do - but the Girls Aloud singer needs a new team around her! She needs better folks advising her, especially as she's trying to go solo and follow in the very successful footsteps of Cheryl Cole. Unfortunately, Nadine Coyle's ... more info

Perez Hilton — Could Cheryl Cole soon be teaming up with Topshop? The X Factor judge was spotted chatting it up with Topshop head Sir Philip Green at a private dinner to launch her new range of rings for jewellers De Grisogono. And according to an insider: "Phil wa... more info