Tulisa put all energy into little mix but then really didn' do very well in her second year.

Dannii was an amazing mentor, dont think shes ever had anyone come out and say a bad thing about her

Kelly Rowland and Simon worked well together on American XF. This could be a possibility.

I opened a thread called "Am I the only one who miss Cheryl and/or Rita" long time before the Lives started. Crazy how fast things have changed.

Most important is for me that they sack Mrs. O and Scherzy. Can't stand them anymore. For some reasons Simon needs Louis by his side. Only he knows why. I thougth things have changed when he worked with other judges in America. But obviously not. It was a mistake to replace Louis with a nobody like Grimshaw. Hopefully other producers are against Louis for next year.

Look what she done with Reggie n Bollie, they came 2nd when they looked to be going out early but Cheryl had faith in them and turned it around for them by picking good songs and working hard with them. Yes she was subdued sometimes, no wonder with the constant inuendos about her weight and her being Anorexic when she had marriage problems! But Cheryl has won twice and had a number of runner ups over the time she's been a mentor. I would love to see her, Gary Barlow and Danni even, I think Simon is at his best when Cheryl is on the panel, he's been boring this year and they should never have brought Louis back or Nicole, that's just my opinion!

Cheryl and Nick Grimshaw were the worst judges ever.

Bring back Barlow as he knows what he is talking about.

Can't have Tuloosa back.....she's a walking disaster area.....she makes my blood boil. Dont mind Cheryl tbh...she championed R and B to the finals last year. ...best shes done since Alexandra!!!

Cheryl's constructive comments - you are reet up ma street and you really nailed that one - said constantly are hardly constructive.they are just moronic,

You should give Mel Gibson's agent a call.

Thats a bit harsh. She does say 'you look like a pop star' quite a lot as well.

I have always found her one of the dullest people on tv. She is just there. She is a prime example of how far a pretty face and absolutely nothing else can get you

I agree with you on all counts, apart from never really liking Nicole, she's too OTT for me and everything seems more about her than being a really good mentor!

I could not agree more about Rita, she was fun but a poor mentor!

I really liked Gary and with Danni on his new show it should be good, even better with Cheryl!

Cheryl is still my favourite mentor and I really miss her!

Personally this is the best panel they have ever had on the show. I did love Dannii Cheryl Louis and Simon but this year is so much more fun overall. Cheryl was a fantastic judge in the first series and last year too as she had fun and didn't take herself seriously.

I hope it stays the same next year as the show needs stability.

I miss Cheryl but certainly not Tulisa, I'd like to see her back eventually.

I used to love Nicole and Sharon but they have become highly irritating alongside Louis, who has irritated me for years. I'd be happy if none of them were back next year. I also think maybe its time Simon stepped away from the panel.

So how do you explain Cheryl having 2 winners and a number of runner ups then! She has a better record than most! Just as Danni did!

Replace Nicole with Dannii next year.

That way Dannii and Sharon can reignite their feud.

Bugger - forgot about the pop star bit. - instead of being just harsh, I could have been hard as nails and really cutting if I had remembered that.

Just to add she really is one boring mare

I could not agree more! Exactly how I feel! I think that Simon is better when Cheryl is on the panel too!

Does the best panel mean they don't have a clue what they are doin

Hilarious, I don't think you will ever see Sharon or Danni on the same panel ever again or even Danni and Simon either after he exposed their affair in a book! What do they say about a gentleman never spills the beans, Simon is obviously no gentleman!

Good luck to Danni on Gary's show! They just need Cheryl to finish it off!

I have a soft spot for Tulisa for some bizarre reason but I thought her and Cheryl were awful judges. I usually give up on X factor very early on and those two were definitely factors in me dropping out in their series. I found them quite unwatchable.

This is longest I've stuck with a series so the current judges must be ok with me. I like Sharon. I like Louis. I could do without the attention seeking and schermazing but Nicole isn't a bad spud either. Simon. Well he's just always there really.

Barlow has to be my favourite so far. Sensible, constructive criticism for the most part.



And I think there might have been the odd, "From Newcastle? Yeah see, I knew that!"

Cheryl X-Factor Edition. Pull the string at the back to hear one of three phrases.

I have tried so many times to "Multi" quote. IMO I do think Tulisa was the best mentor with the groups, she put so much energy into them. Yes the next year agree with others she was not so good. I do agree DUNDEEBOY. Tulisa was the best mentor on the X factor.

They were appallingly bad throughout, but made up for it with their likability. But I don't think the latter is anything a mentor should be given credit for. She's always had more than her fair share of haters - previously it was the nightclub incident, and the fact that someone with such meagre talent was sitting in judgement of people who'd almost invariably sing her off the stage with consummate ease. Although granted, she was a far better mentor than most. Barlow however was another awful judge. His poor man's Cowell act was trite enough in itself, without even considering his complete lack of charisma and the snide, petty, malicious feedback he dished out.

Gary had been the best male judge ever and Louis the worst muppet/puppet judge! I find it amusing that you liken Cheryl to a puppet when Louis is the biggest puppet of them all. Simon did the right thing when he sacked Louis but the worst thing was bringing him back, what was he thinking! Simon uses Louis as his puppet, putting him down and constantly using the gay innuendos! Not particularly entertaining in my book! Sharon used to be a good judge but she's lost her spark but still better than the likes of Louis and Nicole! Nicole is the me, me, me judge!

I enjoyed the Louis - Tulisa - Gary - Kelly / Nicole panel.

It's nice to know Cheryl is missed by quite a few people on here, usually she's the worlds worst and can't to anything right. For me though the best panel will always be Cheryl, Dannii, Louis and Simon but even I don't think that panel can save the show. The show has tarnished it's reputation and it's now irreversable.

I never found Gary to be malicious, snide or petty, I always thought he was a decent judge with constructive comments. As for Cheryl, I'm well aware she had her haters but she has many loyal fans too and although she might not be the greatest singer she has always been an amazing performer. Robbie Williams is a good performer but doesn't have the greatest voice either, this goes for many singers these days! The difference with Cheryl and Gary is that they both sing and Cheryl has been on a singing talent show herself and understands about people's feelings and treats the majority with respect and humanity. The same cannot be said of Louis or Simon!

Not a puppet. A walking, talking living doll. Hmm. Agree with what you're saying about Louis but I see him more as willing stooge rather than a puppet. I reckon he loves the airtime it gives him. I'm not sure he's too bothered; he's a very rich man. I sometimes find the Louis/Simon skits amusing.

Sharon I like more. I like toned down Sharon. Although I do get it when people say she looks like she just turns up for the paycheck; she does seem quite disconnected.

But I don't care as long as the judges aren't completely unbearable as they are only a very small part of it to me.