it would be the shows biggest mistake if she gets axed, all this speculation is juts publicity for the show, I bet they already know they are returning.

I think simon is serious over this on frank skinner show he said the more he has watched her outburst he is convinced it was a deliberate premeditated attack on steve that was totally out of order, hope he carries it out otherwise she will feel free to do it again on the next series to someone she takes a dislike to

Ahh, I think they should keep Sharon, she seems lovely.

Simon Cowell, a very clever man IMO. Made his name in tv for being rude and dismissive. He then gets his own show, picks two other judges and lo and behold he reinvents himself as Mr Nice guy/ Mr Professional/Mr Most Honest.

If Sharon or Louis are not judges on the next XFactor you can bet your sweet life the new judges will make Mr Cowell look just as saintly.

Awww, Simon's lovely He was never really that nasty to begin with

Saint Simon, the patron saint of smugness - has a ring about it

where did he become mr nice guy?...must have missed it...he slagged G4 off most of the time...equated 2 to Go as a lounge act in Magaloof or whatever...chucked off roberta...moaned at Kate....called jon obnoxious...dumped verity ay the first opportunity and continually(...and amusingly) mocked louis ....unless peeps are referring to his refusal to attack sharon after her outburst...its known as handing someone a rope to hang themselves bless 'im

But the vast majority of his derogatory comments were true and fair - that was the difference with Ma Osbourne's insults - that is exactly what they were

Or...a gossip always creates the smoke in which other people assume there's a fire. .

With all due respect, it was probably Sharon Osborne and Louis Walsh who started the vindictive fire of hate - to discredit and hinder Steve's (the bookies favourite) route to the final. And after hearing 'positive' remarks from Cassie, Verity, Tabby, VWS, Lloyds and others - I tend to believe their assessment of Steve as being a genuinely nice guy. But like they say, everyone is entitled to their own opinions - even if they're wrong.

show them both the door Simon, they are jealous of your popularity. They want to be you. They will ruin you. Get rid.

I think it is unfair that they are on about sacking Sharon. Besides the comment she made about Steve, which although it was just a bit OTT, was I think one of the only really nasty comments she has made to the contestants. Compare that to Simon Cowel, who's always saying horrible things towards the contestants since Pop Idol.
But we know that Simon won't get axed, because he owns the X factor. IMO its as they are saying, "oh, there is only aloud to be one nasty person in these reality tv shows, and in this case, I'm sorry, but it has to be Simon, so Sharron, Louis, you aren't aloud to say certain things, ok?"
That's my opinion anyway.

Simon tends to say things related to the performances people give or that people should consider another career other than performing if it is in the auditions. Sharon is personal and rude - including comments made about people with BO etc . Louis is just bonkers.

sharon was one of the best things about the show. She's flashy, over-emotional and a real star. You want bland judges???? For an entertainment show? She did her job, she entertained. Axe the other two and keep Sharon.

Have you forgotten that she told Steve that 'You're not black - you can't sing like a black man'. Whilst, I think I understand what it was that she was trying to say, nevertheless, it came across as intended spite. You're right though, she didn't level nasty comments to the other contestants because, that was reserved for Steve. Also, remember that she was meant to be an impartial judge, (she no longer having any acts left in the competition).

Both Sharon and Louis were unfair towards Steve insofar as they had plotted together from the outset to oust Simon's acts, whether or not they were any good. The trouble was, what might have started off as friendly rivally then became personal towards one contestants, purely because they did not like him. Therefore, they lost sight that they, as judges, should have been giving constructive feedback based on their professional knowledge of the industry and, to a certain extent, personal taste. Feedback, that a contestant can think about and decide whether to take it on board. What did they tell Steve to help him. As well as judges, they were mentors and this can be extended to the other acts, when giving feedback.

I truly believe that, to some extent, they'd moved on from friendly rivally (between judges) as it took on a more personal slant towards to Steve.
Simon, on the other hand, has not been personal, and as he has said, once an act is through to the final, there is no point any longer in giving certain types of feedback. So yeah, I agree that they shouldn't be allowed to say certain things. What has his girlfriend got to do with anything? Did she enter the competition? Oh. Where does one draw the line? I'd say the feedback should be limited to the performance, ie song choice, genre, delivery, interpretation and general demeanour, e.g. wooden performance when singing a song.

She never entertained me one little bit. But I suppose if you are entertained by a brash , over opinionated , rude, sometimes very childish ( especially the change of tone of her voice to a childish one when trying to belittle Steve ) and downright nasty person as Sharon, then she is the judge for you.

She came out with some very useful criticism for example when Rowetta sang McArthur Park her professional view of the song: "I don't like songs about food."

LMAO, I suppose it makes sense to her!!

Yup, that's exactly right. She was outrageous. And often very funny.

I feel the same way. I'm not entertained watching strips torn off someone and seeing their expressions. Same applies to any of the other acts, not just Steve. In any event, it wasn't done to entertain, it was done to humiliate, especially the girlfriend bit. She wanted to influence the public into thinking that Steve was disingenous. What do I care about what his personality is like. It helps if you like the person but it's not essential to liking their music. Well not for me anyway. So often, I've walked into a shop, heard a song I've liked but known who is singing and I've made enquiries there and then so that I can buy it.

...and not forgetting O Holy Night, which was "too religious".

You are right about the personality, of a singer. To be honest I always thought Rowetta's left a lot to be desired, but I loved her singing voice and at the end of the day, that should be what matters. If Steve has gone out the competition, Rowetta may have been the only other act I would have been willing to support. She has an amazing voice second only to Steve in my opinion

Rowetta - now wasn't she the one Simon Cowell told umpteen millions viewers he though was "barking mad"?

Never said in a nasty way though, always with a smile on his face, and even Rowetta knew her personality could swamp at times and would probably have agreed with Simon on that one. And that was his own act, no favouritism with Simon it looks like your post is suggesting

Isn't 'Umpteen millions' an exaggeration

Indeed he did and, actually I think he loved that about her. He said she is what this show is about and I reckon he was talking about the whole package. Actually, it's more likely to have been about including the older age group which, of course, gave us Rowetta.