Well, according to the News of the World, and reported on DS (I cannot provide a NOTW link due to Murdoch's paywall):


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/...-x-factor.html

Of course, ITV would have the money to tempt, and X Factor might be seen to be a bigger programme (and therefore a greater opportunity for AD).

But, I'm in two minds if this is true. The BBC could have an ideal opportunity to bring in a proper pro judge, or we might get someone even worse than AD.

cue "Karen Hardy should be a judge"

Guess the forum could do with a bit of speculation on who will be the one they replace Alesha with.

It's all just tabloid natter for now though, don't know how serious a possibility this really is

If there is any truth to this wont it make her position in SCD untenable? Imagine her back this series after having had discussions with Syco??

at the mo its best to presume this is media fluff & not take it seriously.

She'd clearly be more suited to X Factor than Strictly... sadly though I would imagine the BBC would want to replace her with someone similar rather than pulling in a pro judge.

I would like a professional judge or at least a professional dancer instead of Alesha, but I've gone off the idea of it being Karen. She's quite patronising on ITT sometimes. Camilla has hinted that she would do it and although I don't really like Camilla very much, I think she'd be a better choice.

Wasn't there some story last year that it was uncertain that Alehsa would return for the last series too? I'm not getting my hopes up too high tbh as this sounds like just another tale to keep the show in the news to me.

Maybe they've organised a "talent" swap- Alesha goes to X-Factor and Cheryl joins SCD

All this means is that either [1] Alesha's agent is haggling over her fee for SCD9 and has decided to invent a story that might force the BBC to increase their offer; or [2] (and more likely) it's all part of Simon Cowell's PR-spun soap opera about who this year's X Factor judges will be.

The BBC will want to keep Alesha - she's a key part of their 'diversity' policy ... so I wouldn't expect her to go anywhere.

[quote=Servalan;49773940]All this means is that either [1] Alesha's agent is haggling over her fee for SCD9 and has decided to invent a story that might force the BBC to increase their offerQUOTE]

This would be a risky strategy, as the BBC doesn't like this sort of brinkmanship from people it's promoted and invested in (Exhibit A: Christine Brinkley).

Agreed, especially in these times when LF money is restricted and salary deals are being cut. They would most likely simply let her walk or drop her (they would not be able or willing to compete with the X Factor budgets).

They were my thoughts exactly. Doubt there is a shred of truth in her judging X Factor.

Personally I hope its true as I never watch X factor anyway and it will be a great opportunity to change the judging panel again.

I was thinking this but you beat me to it, Jan

I'd love to get rid of her but not onto another show I watch.

Totally agree with you Jan. Alesha isn't a great judge and X-factor is more her field singing and stuff. Shows how much I know about X-factor- Nout. Not sure who would replace her

If it's true (one can dream) they could do worse than poach Louise Redknapp - if we must have eye-candy totty at least she'd have some idea what she's talking about... Or Lilia of course!

Don't believe any of it for a minute, BUT, if we're creating a wish list, I'd like Erin Boag.

Only one thing is certain....if she does go....I`d put money on her replacement being cyber bashed on this forum.

Sad but true.

Id like to think this is true but Im not sure who would replace her - someone better OR WORSE... (with the forum)? The phrase "better the devil you know, than the devil you don't" comes to mind.

Not sure any replacement would be an improvement personally - but please NOT LOUISE REDKNAPP... She along with that idiot Sisco is seriously putting me off SYTYCD.

I don't want to get my hopes up that she might not judge next series. Afterall, the tabloids are not known for the truth of all their news!
If she does go, my concern is that the BBC will appoint someone equally unsuitable when it really needs to be a ballroom/latin dancer to even up the panel. There are plenty of female dancers who would do a good job - if they get asked.
Please no to Louise Redknapp - she doesn't know the first thing about ballroom and latin as she has so ably demonstrated on SYTYCD (along with Sisco and to an extent, Nigel).

I don't think she is qualified to be an X Factor judge either, but it least it would get her off Strictly....

Why not?

She's a singer? Are Danni and Cheryl any more qualified than her? No.

I would love to get Alesha off strictly. Please put Karen on the panel

Actually I would also like Erin on the panel over Camilla, Lilia or Karen. Erin comes across very well on ITT when talking all things dance and also appears to have a sense of humour and I'm sure she would be very consistant with her marking, no bizarre scores would come from her I am sure! As she now seems to only get celebrity 'duffers' she could be perfect as a judge and we can finally wave Anton goodbye!

Totally agree. At least if they had Karen on the show she would know what she would be talking about