It appears all is not well between Sinitta and Simon Cowell. The close friends normally appear together at the Judges’ Houses selection phase of the X Factor, but this year show bosses seem to have had a shake up and 80s popstar Sinitta has not been asked to return. Taking to her Twitter page on Friday, the singer expressed her shock at the decision. She wrote: “Today I was informed I will Not be doing @TheXFactor again this year (after being invited back 2 years in a row and so close to filming).” The star posted her message beside a cartoon of herself and a sign that read: “That’s cold.” Now fans are speculating that new mum Cheryl may be her replacement.
The Judges’ Houses episodes are expected to hit our screens on the 21-22 October weekend, with filming rumoured to take place next week, so it was clearly a surprise for Sinitta to hear the news. Her fans on social media rallied to support her, with one saying: “That’s harsh!! No worries @sinittaofficial head and chin up xxx.” Another told her: “Gutted. Always ready and willing for a Sinitta moment.” One fan said: “Shame never mind hun but there is a lot more in life to worry about.... Great news for Cheryl can't wait. All the best.”
© Photo: RexSinitta and Simon Cowell at a Judges' Houses back in 2010
If Cheryl were to join Simon on Judges’ Houses, her fans would be over the moon as the star has kept a low profile since becoming mum to baby boy Bear in March this year. The singer made her first public appearance at the charity football match #Game4Grenfell at the start of September and wowed onlookers with her toned physique.
© Photo: RexSinger Cheryl and Sinitta
Earlier this month, Sinitta told The Sun of her fears that Cheryl may be set to replace her on the X Factor. Talking at the Retribution premiere, she told the paper: “You can't look like that, have hair like that, have Liam, have the perfect baby, the perfect body, the perfect face, be a pop star, be drop-dead gorgeous and take Judges' Houses.” She added: “She needs to stay in her lane a little bit. I love you Chez but don't even go there - not that I'm bothered. I thought I was coming back but now I've heard Cheryl is coming back. Simon has been a bit quiet - on text messages and Whatsapp.”
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Meanwhile The Sun also report that Stormzy is set to join X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger in South Africa for Judges’ Houses. There’s no word yet as to who Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh’s celebrity helpers might be. Watch this space!
