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Cowell predicts Tulisa, Walsh X Factor rows

Cowell - Simon talks about UK X Factor panel
Cowell - Simon talks about UK X Factor panel

Simon Cowell has predicted that there will be arguments between Louis Walsh and new ‘X Factor’ UK judge Tulisa Contostavlos.

Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and N-Dubz singer Contostavlos were recently confirmed as judges alongside Walsh on this year's ‘X Factor’.

In an interview with Digital Spy, Cowell spoke about the new panel: "These four are totally up for it, each of them bringing a different attitude.

"They have had a ton of hits between them and they are all committed to finding a star.
"I have a feeling Louis and Tulisa will have slightly different points of view as to what the next star should look and sound like."

ITV Director of Television Peter Fincham has also spoken out about the announcement, claiming that he is "delighted" by the new X Factor panel.

He added: "As multi-million selling artists, songwriters and pop masterminds, Gary, Tulisa, Kelly and Louis will have breadth of appeal with our audience and the ability to engage both the UK's next generation of music talent as well as ITV's viewers.”

Cheryl Cole was previously reported to have turned down an opportunity to return to the UK ‘X Factor’.

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