Simon Cowell plots X Factor reboot and lines up ex Sinitta for mystery role

Perhaps we have Nicole Scherzinger to thank for giving the world One Direction.

One Direction fans may not argue over whether the band are behind the Best Song(s) Ever, but how they were actually formed on The X Factor has always been shrouded in mystery. What is known is that Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson entered the reality show as solo contestants, but failed to make it to the bootcamp stage. This was not, however, the end of the road for the fivesome as some behind-the-scenes magic meant they were put together as a pop band and, well, the rest is history.

Stacey Solomon is now best known for appearing on Loose Women and being a successful Instagram influencer, but she first found fame on The X Factor.The 32 year old, who is currently getting ready to marry her fiancé Joe Swash, appeared on the hit ITV show back in 2009 and came in third place, and has gone on to carve out a successful career in TV. Mum-of-four Stacey is now believed to be worth millions after finding fame and has gone on to amass a huge loyal fanbase on social media thanks to her relatable content.

Simon Cowell’s marriage. The singer, who previously dated Simon on and off for 20 years after they first met in 1980, is a trained minister and is willing to put her skills to the test as the Syco boss prepares to wed Lauren Silverman. ‘I am ordained so I could actually officiate if Simona and Lauren would like me to,’ Sinitta told Good Morning Britain presenters Charlotte Hawkins and Ben Shephard on Thursday’s programme.

Cotswolds, according to OK! It said that the Britain’s Got Talent judge was aiming to tie the knot in the UK in September. A source told the magazine: “They are trying to have the wedding in September, but that’s dependent on whether Lauren can have their new Cotswolds house completed in time - as this is where she wants to hold the wedding. “This is why Lauren is currently here in the UK while Simon is in LA.

Little Mix, One Direction and Leona Lewis. And with rumours rife that The X Factor is set to make its comeback after half a decade, there is one veteran of the show that has already reached out to show boss Simon Cowell in a bid to reclaim her position as judge, Cheryl.The 39-year-old former Girls Aloud star was on the panel from 2008 until 2010, mentoring winners Alexandra Burke and Joe McElderry, and proving to be hugely popular with the public.In 2011, she hopped over the pond to star on the US version of the show, but left under a cloud during the auditions, reportedly due to her “hard to understand” Geordie accent, before returning to the UK series from 2014 to 2015.Unfortunately for Cheryl, getting her career back on track might not be quite as easy as she’d hoped, as heat can reveal Simon wants to make her audition alongside the likes of rival judge Nicole Scherzinger – and we’re told she’s not exactly delighted.“Cheryl is mortified – she feels humiliated,” our insider says.

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Sinitta thinks lockdown changed Simon Cowell's attitude towards marriage. The 62-year-old music mogul is engaged to Lauren Silverman - his long-time partner and the mother of his eight-year-old son Eric - and Sinitta believes lockdown has proven to be a turning point for Simon. The singer - who previously had an on-off romance with the TV star - said: "I think having a child, being a father, lockdown - it's the first time in his life he's actually been alone with his partner and in that dedicated, devoted family situation.

Although the X Factor franchise is best known for bringing fun and entertainment to fans all over the world, the music competition created by Simon Cowell has also faced a lot of tragedies since its inception in 2004, including the death of former contestants and their family members.

X-Factor is rumoured to be making a return to our screens next year, Good Morning Britain announced today. Rumours about the show’s return have been rumbling since late last year, however it is yet to be confirmed by a network.

X Factor star Tom Mann has taken to Instagram with a heart-rending update following a memorial for his late fiancée, Dani Hampson.MORE: Tom Mann's friends hold emotional memorial for fiancé Danielle days after tragic deathOn Sunday, Tom took to Instagram to share a snapshot from the event, which showed 18 friends gathered in a park with picnic blankets, some with children and dogs, to remember Dani. WATCH: Olly Murs shares sweet Caroline Flack video from X Factor daysA few hours later, he once again returned to his Stories to share a new photo with his followers.READ: Simon Cowell expresses heartache after X Factor star Tom Mann's fiancée dies on wedding dayMORE: X Factor's Tom Mann's family share new details about fiancée's tragic deathThe image shows the couple sharing a kiss as they stand by the water, and Tom admitted: “There are no words to describe how much I miss you Dan.

Hit reality talent show The X Factor is reportedly set to return to our TV screens next year, almost five years after it ended. Show creator Simon Cowell is said to be in the driving seat to bring the once popular show back after “landing a big-money deal”. An industry source told the Daily Star: “It has been decided that the time is right to bring X Factor back.

X Factor contestant Tom Mann took to social media to reshare a photo from a memorial held in honour of his fiancé Danielle Hampson who tragically passed away last week.MORE: X Factor's Tom Mann's family share new details about fiancée's tragic deathThe photo, which was reshared on Tom's Stories, showed eighteen friends gathered in a park with picnic blankets, some with children and dogs, to remember their friend.WATCH: Olly Murs shares sweet Caroline Flack video from X Factor daysCaptioning the photo were the words: "Today was for our Dani," with a praying hands and a white love heart emoji.READ: Tom Mann's in-laws break silence with heart-wrenching message following daughter's tragic deathSEE: Simon Cowell expresses heartache after X Factor star Tom Mann's fiancée dies on wedding dayTom announced the devastating news on Instagram last Saturday on what was due to be the couple's wedding day. Tom shared the update with followers on InstagramHe penned: "I can't believe I am writing these words but my darling Dani - my best friend, my everything and more, the love of my life - passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, 18th June."On what was supposed to be the happiest day of our lives ended in irreversible heartbreak.

X Factor could be set to return to our screens once more, according to a new report. The much-loved ITV singing talent show fronted by music mogul Simon Cowell, 62, hasn't been broadcast for five years. But now The Star reports that Simon is planning to revive the series in 2023 and 'recapture the magic' of the show - but it is not clear yet if it will remain at it's ITV home.