The long standing panel member, Louis Walsh has reportedly put forward a proposal for £1.3 million for his participation on the hit British TV show.
Talks have been in progress with all the judges over renewing there current contracts and continuing discussions are taking place over Louis contract demands.
He feels as though his services are valued more than the £800,000 contract from last year and is looking to improve on it.
An insider said: “It may sound like a lot of money but that’s how Louis sees his market value.
“He is a key reason why The X Factor has become one of Britain’s most popular TV shows and he has had a lot of success in the ‘real world’ managing the likes of Boy-zone and West life.”
Walsh does have a huge fan base which Simon Cowell knows far too well after the massive amount of complains the show received when they considered replacing Walsh a few years back. This will only support the music managers claims that he ‘is worth more’ to the show than his current contract caters for.
Also Dannii Minogue fans will be pleased to hear that the speculation surrounding her being replaced in next years X Factor as a judge on the show have been put to rest. She has been offered a new contract to continue on the show.
Phillip Schofield is rumored to be getting paid 3 times more per show on the next series of All Star Mr than co-host Fern Britton which will no doubt cause a little tension between the two.
Schofield managed to land the deal as part of a £2 million golden handcuff deal with ITV. This means that he will get paid £45k per show whereas, Fern will receive £15k.
“Fern asked for the same pay cheque as Phil. But there isn’t a huge production budget,” a source told The Sun.
“Phillip’s pay is basically pre-agreed, while Fern is only on an exclusive daytime deal with ITV. Fern won’t be aware of this pay difference.”
Britton should have had a pay rise last year but because of the gastric band issue, she missed out on the opportunity.
It has been confirmed that the cervical cancer that has taken hold of Jade Goody has advanced further, spreading to her liver, bowel and groin.
Although she is trying to remain positive, doctors have withdrawn there previous expectations of a 40% chance she will survive the condition.
Focus on keeping her alive as long as possible has replaced the original goal of curing the cancer and as expected Jade is in pieces over the news:-
“I am devastated. I am frightened and I am angry. I don’t want to die because I have so much to live for.
“The whole thing is absolutely terrifying. To try and remain positive, I am hoping a new type of treatment will suppress and control the cancer, which is very aggressive. I am in a nightmare.”
The big brother veteran has said that she will be trying a different combination of drugs to halt the cancers progress.
A family friend said:-
“She can’t seem to win this fight - the cancer is too advanced and the doctors don’t hold out much hope.”
Although i can’t say i am a keen fan of Jade Goody for various reasons but my heart goes out to her through this traumatic experience.
Best of Luck to her and i hope she pulls through.
Big Brother 10 is to be the last season of the show according to show bosses.
Channel 4 has been running the show for 10years now but due to failed attempts at revamping the shows format, the decision has been made to end the programme after season 10 is over.
A source said:
“Shortly after the Celebrity version of the show, key members of staff were told it was ‘highly unlikely’ to return. Everyone was disappointed but most people realise it has run its course.
“This year may be the final chance for many people to step inside the house, earn their 15 minutes of fame and cash in on the show’s popularity. There’s still a tiny hope it will return but it’s 99% certain it will be 10 and out for the show.”
Although the show paved the way for other programmes such as I’m a celebrity get me out of here and love island etc… i think its fair to say that its had its day and the right call has been made to end production.
What will Davina McCall do now?….
Patrick Swayze has given up on his chemotherapy! Unfortunately Doctors have concluded that there is nothing more they can do for him but make him feel comfortable.
Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, since then he has been fiercely battling with the condition however, the actor has decided to stop all treatment.
“His condition is inoperable and they have stopped the chemo. He’s still losing weight and he’s very weak,” a family friend told the magazine.
“Patrick regards himself as a cowboy and is determined to die with his boots on and no regrets.”
The 56 year old has now arranged to write his memoirs, accompanied with his wife Lisa.