Although there was much speculation earlier this year that Dannii Minogue may be replaced in the up coming 2009 addition to the X Factor, it still remained inconclusive. However, it has now been reported that producers are looking to recruit a new judge.
Nothing has been confirmed yet but the X Factor team are said be ‘open-minded’ about replacing Dannii.
The contract negotiations are a long process and the final talks to determine her continuation on the TV show will not take place until March. If they decide to remove her from the panel it will only leave them a month to find a new judge.
A source said:-
“It’s no secret they like to revamp the show every year. The chatter about Dannii going is deafening,”
“But it has to be the right person, otherwise there is no point in replacing her. They want someone as good as Cheryl Cole, who has been sensational.”
Charlotte Church was once rumoured to be a possible replacement to Dannii if push came to shove but she has recently ruled out the possibility of joining the panel.
I am unsure that a replica of Cheryl Cole would be a good idea though. She is a unique addition to the panel which makes her stand out, I just cant see it working if someone else similar to her is brought on as a judge. They need someone will who can bring there own unique properties to the judging panel.
Comments on a replacement are welcome…….