Erin Andrews has left ESPN and signed with FOX Sports . She will debut on that network at next week’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game. But in a long-ranging interview with a Florida University fansite, the gorgeous reporter said she may be involved in a lot more than just sports with her new employer. For instance, Andrews says she’d love to guest judge an episode of So You Think You Can Dance . Moreover, she didn’t deny reports that she’s a finalist for The X Factor hosting gig. Demi Lovato and Britney Spears are already on board as judges, of course. But now we need to ask: Do you want to see Erin Andrews as The X Factor host?
Nicole Scherzinger may not have gone over well as a judge on The X Factor in the United States, but this former Pussycat Doll is headed overseas. To judge the same exact show! Indeed, Scherzinger has officially signed on as a panelists for The X Factor UK , saying today in a statement: “I’m so excited to join the UK X Factor family. It’s where I got my start, so it feels great to come full circle. I can’t wait to see what talent the UK has to offer and to help inspire and bring out the best in these artists.” The singer will be doling out advice from Kelly Rowland’s former seat. Much to the satisfaction of Peter Fincham, Director of Television at IT, who responded to the news with: “Nicole will bring her wealth of experience, both as a solo artist, and as a member of a group, to this year’s judging panel. We’re delighted that she’ll be joining us for the forthcoming series.”
‘I felt relieved when I found out,’ ‘X Factor’ judge tells Cosmopolitan in July issue. By John Mitchell Demi Lovato on the cover of the July issue of Cosmopolitan Photo: Cosmopolitan Demi Lovato is opening up about her bipolar disorder in the July issue of Cosmopolitan, telling the magazine that being diagnosed was a relief because it meant she could treat the problem. “I felt relieved when I found out. Like I’m not completely crazy; there’s a medical reason for all of it,” Lovato says in the July issue. “It’s a daily thing; you don’t get time off from it. And if I feel myself slipping back into old patterns, I have to ask others for help, which is hard for me to learn, because I really like doing everything on my own.” The new “X Factor” judge revealed earlier this year in her MTV documentary that her issues manifested themselves in self-harm, including an eating disorder and self-medicating that resulted in a stay at the Timberline Knolls treatment facility in Illinois. “I had so many issues that were underneath, that needed to be taken care of, and we kept putting Band-Aids over it. It literally drove me insane. I was not eating, and purging, and self-harming. It was really difficult to be able to stop,” Lovato recalled to MTV . “This is a daily battle that I will face for the rest of my life. Everyone kind of made me a role model, and I hated that. I was partying, I was self-medicating. I was always stressing out. I felt like I was living a lie. I felt guilt and shame. I decided to take it out on myself. I harmed myself. It was my way of taking my own shame and my own guilt out on myself, and I was just depressed.” Having gotten the help she needed and with her new high-profile gig on “The X Factor” opposite Britney Spears, the pop star is back on the right path now, and she tells Cosmopolitan that she sees herself with a family in the not-too-distant future. “I want to be married with kids in 10 years,” Lovato revealed. The 19-year-old singer/actress’ past struggles have given her a new perspective on dating as well, teaching her that she should not rush to judgment when it comes to guys — with the exception of one characteristic that she simply will not abide. “I don’t have many deal breakers. I’ve done so much in my life, it doesn’t feel right to judge other people,” Lovato tells the mag. “Oh, I know one quality I won’t tolerate. I would never be with a guy who is controlling.” Related Videos ‘Demi Lovato: Stay Strong’ Related Artists Demi Lovato
Britney Spears’ fiance Jason Trawick, in a sweet video message filmed from bed, sends love and congratulations to his pop star bride-to-be. After she filmed her first set of X Factor auditions in Austin, Texas, during which she may or may not have walked off the set , Jason said: “Princess, we just completed our first weekend on X Factor . Just wanted to say I’m very proud of you and I love you so much. Congratulations.” Jason Trawick Loves Britney Spears Trawick, Spears’ former agent, signs off the brief video with a sweet kiss, joking, “Now get back in here so we can go to sleep.” Spears, meanwhile, responded on Facebook, writing, “Awww love you too Xoxo.” On Thursday and Friday, Britney Spears joined L.A. Reid, Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell in Austin for her first-ever X Factor auditions. “Texas has a lot of talent – seriously! Totally loving @TheXFactorUSA auditions so far,” Tweeted Spears, who has 15 million reasons to .
Britney Spears’ fiance Jason Trawick, in a sweet video message filmed from bed, sends love and congratulations to his pop star bride-to-be. After she filmed her first set of X Factor auditions in Austin, Texas, during which she may or may not have walked off the set , Jason said: “Princess, we just completed our first weekend on X Factor . Just wanted to say I’m very proud of you and I love you so much. Congratulations.” Jason Trawick Loves Britney Spears Trawick, Spears’ former agent, signs off the brief video with a sweet kiss, joking, “Now get back in here so we can go to sleep.” Spears, meanwhile, responded on Facebook, writing, “Awww love you too Xoxo.” On Thursday and Friday, Britney Spears joined L.A. Reid, Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell in Austin for her first-ever X Factor auditions. “Texas has a lot of talent – seriously! Totally loving @TheXFactorUSA auditions so far,” Tweeted Spears, who has 15 million reasons to .
Britney Spears’ fiance Jason Trawick, in a sweet video message filmed from bed, sends love and congratulations to his pop star bride-to-be. After she filmed her first set of X Factor auditions in Austin, Texas, during which she may or may not have walked off the set , Jason said: “Princess, we just completed our first weekend on X Factor . Just wanted to say I’m very proud of you and I love you so much. Congratulations.” Jason Trawick Loves Britney Spears Trawick, Spears’ former agent, signs off the brief video with a sweet kiss, joking, “Now get back in here so we can go to sleep.” Spears, meanwhile, responded on Facebook, writing, “Awww love you too Xoxo.” On Thursday and Friday, Britney Spears joined L.A. Reid, Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell in Austin for her first-ever X Factor auditions. “Texas has a lot of talent – seriously! Totally loving @TheXFactorUSA auditions so far,” Tweeted Spears, who has 15 million reasons to .
Britney Spears and Demi Lovato will join L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell as judges on The X Factor , Fox confirmed at its upfront presentation this afternoon. Spears, one of the most successful and celebrated artists in pop music history, gives the show A-list star power as it gears up for its sophomore season. Lovato is no slouch herself, having become an accomplished singer and actress with a devoted and engaged young fan base. Not bad for the age of 19. “I’m absolutely delighted that Britney and Demi are joining us,” said Cowell, who removed Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger at the end of last season. “Britney Spears remains one of the biggest stars in the world, she’s talented, fascinating – and I believe she knows exactly how to spot The X Factor.” “Demi’s had an amazing career in music, TV and film for someone her age. She’s young, confident, and enthusiastic,” he added of his other panelist. “It’s important that she speaks to our younger audience. The new panel will be dynamic and will work really well with the changes to the show.” Spears joining The X Factor has basically been a done deal for weeks now, added,
Lovato and Britney Spears expected to be at Monday (May 14) Fox upfront event. By Gil Kaufman Demi Lovato Photo: Tom Pennington/ Getty Images America will meet the rebooted panel of the “X Factor” on Monday and filling the fourth slot at the judge’s table will be Demi Lovato . The 19-year-old Disney star is expected to make the announcement of her high-profile gig on Monday at the Fox network upfront presentation, which will also officially reveal the worst-kept-secret in TV: that Britney Spears has joined the show as well. Lovato is one of the many names that has been in the mix for the gig, which at one point also included Avril Lavigne, Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey. TMZ confirmed that Lovato has scored the gig, which will put her on alongside series creator Simon Cowell and music executive L.A. Reid when the show comes back for its second season in the fall. Last week, Spears finalized her deal, which will reportedly pay her $15 million for one season’s work. Spears and Lovato replace Paula Abdul and former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger, who were fired in January after the first season of the heavily-hyped show failed to live up to Cowell’s lofty expectations. Both Lovato and Spears are expected to be on hand on Monday when Fox announces the show’s new lineup at its upfront presentations. Though Lovato has a summer tour planned , those dates will reportedly not conflict with her new duties on “X Factor.” A spokesperson for “X Factor” could not be reached for comment at press time. Last week, MTV News asked some media experts whether the move to “X Factor” makes sense for Spears and the general consensus was that it did. “I think it is a good move, actually,” said Entertainment Weekly writer Tanner Stransky. “I think she has so many people on her team watching what she’s doing and being careful. I think nobody would let her take a misstep, but I think it’s the right move right now.” The only concern is how the reclusive star might deal with the increased scrutiny and requirement to think on her feet on live TV. “I think everyone is a little concerned, simply because Britney has been very press-shy since she’s been in her conservatorship, and everything is incredibly guarded and incredibly controlled,” said Keith Caulfield, associate director of charts at Billboard . “And there can be uncontrollable moments on ‘The X Factor,’ and if things are not completely in control and things are not rehearsed, things could go wrong. With a live show, anything can happen, and that can be very exciting but, at the same time, a little worrisome.” Lovato and Spears, 30, are the kind of young singers that “X Factor” producers were seemingly looking for to give the show a more youthful appeal and share their experience with contestants. Both are former child stars who’ve struggled with personal issues and neither has experience appearing on live network television. Do you think Demi Lovato will make a good “X Factor” judge? Let us know in comments below. Related Photos The Evolution Of: Demi Lovato Related Artists Demi Lovato
‘It’s not the right time,’ singer tells MTV News. By Christina Garibaldi Fergie Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — Fergie has been lying low since the Black Eyed Peas announced they were going on an indefinite hiatus back in November. Yet on Wednesday, the Internet was abuzz with rumors that she might fill Paula Abdul or Nicole Scherzinger ‘s “X Factor” judging seats. But that’s all news to Fergie herself. “I have no idea how this keeps coming back, it’s crazy!” she told MTV News on Thursday (March 22) at the Voli Light Vodka Brunch in New York. “I know that my managers and agents have been in touch with the ‘X Factor’ both last season and this season, but both times it’s not the right time.” In April 2010, Fergie was mentioned as a potential judge , but much like this time around, she felt she couldn’t give the contestants the commitment they would need from a mentor. “I can’t commit all the energy that these contestants deserve,” Fergie said. “This is their career, and right now, I’ve got different plants in my garden that are going on, and that’s a really big tree that would take a lot of nurturing and energy. It’s just not the right time right now.” It might not be the right time for Fergie, but it could be the right time for Britney Spears. The pop star was reportedly offered $10 million to join Simon Cowell and L.A Reid on the judging panel. So does Fergie think Spears would be a good fit? “I think whatever they do … Simon’s a genius and he’ll make the right decision,” Fergie said. “And it will all work out.” Even though Fergie won’t be mentoring this season’s “X Factor” contestants, that doesn’t mean she won’t be tuning in. “I love Simon and I’ll be watching the show,” Fergie said. “I’m excited to watch — but at home in my pajamas.” Do you think Fergie would make a good “X Factor” mentor? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Fergie
For all the chatter over who may next judge The X Factor – Britney Spears, for $20 million ? – it’s easy to forget: the show is also without a host for season two. And that remains the case, E! News reports, even after the show asked Darren Criss about the gig. “They were after him,” an X Factor insider said. “But there’s no way he could have done it with everything he has going on.” Criss stars as Blaine on Glee and also appeared on Broadway earlier this year, earning strong reviews for his role in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying . Do you think Criss would make a good X Factor judge?
