Simon Cowell takes all the credit for Stacy Francis's 'shining' performance (and sticks the knife into her mentor Nicole Scherzinger)

Smug Factor: Simon Cowell takes all the credit for Stacy Francis's 'shining' performance (and sticks the knife into her mentor Nicole Scherzinger)

• Fox renews X Factor USA for a second season

By Mike Larkin

Last updated at 6:55 AM on 3rd November 2011






She thought she had landed a plum job after replacing Cheryl Cole as an X Factor USA judge earlier this year.

But former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger was left licking her wounds on last night's show after being humiliated live on air by Simon Cowell.

The music mogul taunted her about the fact he had to steer Nicole's act Stacy Francis in the right direction by getting her to sing a gospel song - after criticising the Scherzinger's choice of material last week.

Fancy a kiss: Simon Cowell gave Stacy Frances a peck after claiming credit for turning her fortunes around while also humiliating her mentor Nicole Scherzinger on last night X Factor USA

Peeved: Nicole was seemed less than impressed after Simon gave her a dressing down live on air

After her version of Up The Mountain was heaped with praise by Paula Abdul and LA Reid, Simon was not slow at coming forward.
The grinning judge said: 'I don't want to take any credit for this but I'm going to.
'I think you want to give me a kiss don't you.'

After hugging the 42-year-old single mother and kissing her, he sat back in his chair and started gloating even more.
He said: 'That is why I love judging on this show. I can help the mentors and I can help the contestants.
'This is what you should have been doing right from the start. It was real.'

Simon says: The superstar judge was delighted to highlight the fact people should follow his words of wisdom

Drama: The judging panel, from left, LA Reid, Nicole, Paula Abdul and Simon

Crestfallen Nicole tried to deflect the attention away from her failure, but she did admit she had been wrong.

The red-faced star conceded: 'I took your advice Simon. I'm not going to make it about you, I'm going to make it about Stacy.

'I think you were being honest with your performance tonight.

'This was the perfect song for you and you fulfilled your purpose.'

And to top it all off Paula told Stacy: 'You were the shining moment of tonight.'

Colourful: Lakoda Rayne stood out in an array of shades - but Cowell criticised their mentor Paula over their 'prom dress' outfits

Hogz in the limelight: The RnB group were lavished with praise and seem set to go further in the competition

It was a moment of triumph for Simon, who explained: 'Some of the best singers in the world are what I call church singers, like Aretha Franklin, that's what I mean, what's wrong with that?

'But Stacy got it so wrong last week. So I'm going to take responsibility for what she's singing tonight.

'If she gets it wrong tonight I'll take full responsibility - but this is more me than Nicole with Stacy this week, it's been me guiding her.'

The Stacy spat was the highlight of a night of verbal grenades from the show's star act, who gleefully announced on air his show had been renewed for another season despite getting nowhere near the 20 million viewers he had hoped for.

There are just twelve acts left, with this week being the first subject to the public vote.

Jealous: Simon stroked Paula's ego by saying he was envious of her group Stereo Hogz

Hellish: Simon was not a fan of the flames during Chris Rene's performance

First up was the Stereo Hogz, with the RnB group giving a rendition of Janet Jackson song Rhythm Nation.

Simon said: 'I was in such a good mood until this because Miss Smug on my right is so happy.

'You know I've got to say something guys, not only do I think you are the best group I've seen on one of these competitions.

'I work for a record label and I don't think there is a band in the world as good as you.

'I wish I was mentoring you. This is so annoying.'

LA Reid agreed, saying: 'The whole idea here is do you have what it takes to be a star, and you know what, you just showed you absolutely have what it takes to be a star.'

Dated: Simon gave Nicole another verbal spanking after labelling her song and presentation choice for LeRoy Bell 'dated'

Crow road: 13-year-old Rachel will be hoping the cuteness card will allow her to go deeper into the contest

Chris Rene sang Carpenters hit Superstar, and was praised for picking the right song for him.

Nicole said: 'You sound absolutely amazing. You've grown so much already in this competition. Vocally you sounded beautiful.'

Simon said: 'Last week you knew you weren't on your game. When the song started for 10 seconds I thought this was going to be a disaster.

'I thought it was a big improvement on what you did last week and I love your honesty.'

But he had a pop at the flames that covered the stage at the end of the song.

His mentor LA Reid defended the styling choice, saying: 'You know that fire was because he is hot.'

Singing his heart out: Josh Krajcik in the Overs category took the stage for another rousing performance, clad in a full black ensemble

Michael Bolton clone LeRoy Bell, who does not look anywhere near his 60 years of age,was criticsed for his song choice by LA Reid and Simon Cowell after sing country ballad.

Simon accusing Nicole Scherzinger of picking the wrong song for her pupil, saying: 'I don't think Nicole quite understood to give you the right kind of song.

'I thought it looked very dated having a piano player up there with you.'

But she shot back: 'You know what, Simon? Sometimes, less is more.

The ding-dong continued when Simon Cowell's contestant 13-year-old Rachel Crow sang Walking On Sunshine, but with new lyrics.

Nicole questioned why they had been changed, and claimed it had wasted the song.

But acid-tongued Simon said: 'Referring to the lyric change, Nicole, it's called being inventive darling.'

One to beat? Simon is sure he has a winner on his hands after bring back leather-lunged Melanie Amaro

And when she tried to challenged him again he spoke over her, saying: 'Nicole, grown-ups are talking.

'This girl is going to be around for a long time.'

LA Reid seemed to agree, as he added: 'You must be one of the most charasmatic people I have ever met. It is tough to cricise your performance because you are so loveable.

'You have really got something special, whatever you want to do, you can do it.'

Melanie Amaro, sang the Eagles' classic hit Desperado, and despite only being in the show after Simon changed his mind on axing her, she is suddenly the favourite.

LA Reid said: 'The only thing Simon ever did right was bringing you back.

'Great song choice, but for me Simon bringing you back was more powerful for me.'

Paula added: 'You look beautiful and I have to say your voice is like fine china.'

Its a rap: Pint-sized hip hop wannabe Astro was popular with the crowd and the judges

Fair's fair: LA Reid admitted he had been wrong about his own act after being jabbed by Simon

Smug Simon said: 'I didn't realise how good you are, you are seriously, seriously good.

'Right now, you are the one to beat, trust me.'

Pint-sized rapper Astro, who looks less than his 15-years, took on Naughty by Nature's Hip-Hop Hooray, and added some of his own lyrics thrown in for effect.

Simon took LA to task, as he was now singing his act's praises while before had said noone would buy his records.

Simon said: 'I remember a few weeks ago LA Reid saying people your age can't rap and sell records.

Gleeful: Intensity won the approval of Simon with their Glee-esque act

'I think LA it is time to take that back. I think you are a real little star.

'Your ego is getting bigger, I know LA is channelling is ego through you, but that is what it needs.'

And the hip-hop mogol agreed, saying, 'that's fair.'

Once again, if you like to download Glee's versions of your favourite songs, there's nothing not to like about the hodgepodge of 12- to 17-year-olds who make up Intensity.

Simon admitted he had been wrong to doubt them and Paula, saying: 'I'm going to say S O R R Y to Paula because that was terrific.

Are Drew kidding? Simon claimed he was learning from his 14-year-old act and that she should be his mentor

'I like the fact there is a bit of a rebellion going on here and you insisted on changing your music to suit all of you.'

Paula reposted: 'You put him in his place, thank you so much for working so hard.'

Another contestant who fared well was 14-year-old Drew, who LA lavished with praise before adding, 'You're unlucky, you have the wrong mentor, otherwise, you're amazing.

However old campaigner Simon knew the best move was to use his reputation to shine even more light on his act, replying: 'LA, I'm not her mentor, she is my mentor.

'I'm learning from you and you are doing an incredible job.

He's arrived: Marcus Canty burst on to the stage and impressed the judges with his Bobby Brown mash-up

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Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger in X-Factor feud over his constant criticism

Judges at war! Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger in X-Factor feud over his constant criticism

By Laura Schreffler

Last updated at 2:23 AM on 3rd November 2011


Nicole Scherzinger has had it up to here with Simon Cowell, who refuses to stop critiquing her contestants on X-Factor.

The 33-year-old singer is said to be furious with creator Cowell over his constant criticism.

They sparred onscreen last week when the 52-year-old Brit insulted Nicole's contestants, but their reality TV feud seems to have carried over into real life.

Feuding judges: Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger are reportedly on the outs

According to RadarOnline, Cowell is putting himself where he doesn't belong and co-mentoring the former Pussycat Doll's team in the lead up to tonight's show.

 

Tonight is the first night where the viewing public is actually allowed to vote.

A source tells the website: 'Simon said last week he didn't like Stacy Frances' song and called her a church singer, which Nicole took as a huge insult.'

Simon says: 'Nicole, you aren't doing your job!'

'It actually wasn't. It was about Nicole picking the wrong style song for Stacy. This week Simon started appearing at Nicole's acts during rehearsals.'

'He thinks it's hilarious that Nicole got so mad with him last week and he loves the fact Nicole's acts seek his approval. This week he's even taking credit for choosing Stacy's song.'

In other words, Simon Cowell is acting like a professional instigator.

A difference of opinion: Nicole and Simon clearly clash

He's even admitted it as such, saying today: 'Some of the best singers in the world are what I call church singers, like Aretha Franklin, that's what I mean, what's wrong with that?'

He added: 'But Stacy got it so wrong last week. So I'm going to take responsibility for what she's singing tonight. If she gets it wrong tonight I'll take full responsibility - but this is more me than Nicole with Stacy this week, it's been me guiding her.'

The former American Idol judge even criticised another of Scherzinger's contestants, LeRoy Bell.

The X-Factor: the show has already been renewed for a second season

'I don't think Nicole's connected with him. You have to get into a contestant's head and I'm not sure she has done that at all', he said.

One would say that Simon should focus on his own group, but he's doing that, as well.

In fact, he may be the reason why Fox announced today that X-Factor has been picked up for a second season.

He has beefed up security for his team, Rachel Crow, Drew Ryniewicz and Melanie Amaro after they were recently mobbed during a trip to the mall.

Two mentors: Stacy Frances is getting advice from both Nicole and Simon

He has ordered his own personal bodyguards to see that they never leave the studio alone.

Meanwhile, Nicole is still suffering after her breakup with boyfriend of four years, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton.

She looked heartbroken on a recent trip to London, where she performed her new single, Try With Me, on the UK version of X-Factor.

Her head and heart are clearly somewhere else at the moment - and that place might not be X-Factor.

The reason she's distracted: the former Pussycat Doll recently broke up with boyfriend Lewis Hamilton

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Rihanna meets with her 'maker' L.A. Reid as guest judge on X Factor U.S.

By Chris Johnson

Last updated at 7:17 AM on 13th October 2011



Her risqué performance on the British X Factor last year drew thousands of complaints.

But tonight RnB superstar Rihanna makes her return to the hit franchise - this time appearing alongside her 'maker' L.A. Reid on the U.S. version for the judges houses stage of the contest.

Reid signed Rihanna six years ago at his label DefJam Recordings after being bowled over by her audition.

Lending her support: Rihanna will appear alongside L.A. Reid tonight on the X Factor U.S. at the judges houses stage to help the music producer whittle his eight acts down

Nice to meet you: The 23-year-old singer, who was signed by Reid six years ago, is performing the role of a guest judge

Now, the Umbrella star will help Reid sort the wheat from the chaff on Fox tonight as they pick which of his eight acts in the boys category to send through.

All will be revealed when the show airs tonight and on Thursday - but usually each of the four judges take through four acts each.

Fighting for a place on the lives shows in Reid's category are Brennin Hunt, Brian Bradley, Chris Rene, Marcus Canty, Nick Voss, Phillip Lomax, Skyelor Anderson and Tim Cifers.

Look who it is: Reid walks out hand in hand with Rihanna as he introduces her to the hopefuls in a still from tonight's episode on Fox

Stills released from tonight's episode show Rihanna being introduced to the contestants before watching their performances in the grounds of Reid's home.

The 23-year-old star is dressed casually in denim and heels - a far cry from her look on the UK show last year when she cavorted around suggestively in a two-piece in a pre-watershed performance.

Speaking about Reid, Rihanna said he can be 'a pain in the ass' - while she described fellow judge Simon Cowell as being 'raw' and 'very' honest with his caustic critiques.

Trying to impress: Contestant Phillip Lomax auditions as he battles for a place in the live shows

Sitting pretty: Rihanna dressed in full denim for her pre-recorded stint on the talent show

'I don’t know who’s more competitive between L.A and Simon. They are both very stubborn individuals,' she says.

'Simon is.. very raw. Let’s put it that way. With the way that he approaches critique. But it’s very honest. You have to listen to everything he says, no matter how nasty it might sound.'

And the Barbadian star concludes that Reid will be carrying no passengers: 'L.A Reid… he can definitely be a pain in the ass as well.

What's your take? The pair look animated as they discuss which acts deserve to be put through

Hell for leather: Fellow judge Nicole Scherzinger out and about in NYC wearing a pair of skin-tight trousers teamed with Louboutin heels

'I have to say, he will find a way to make you feel you might have a second chance on a nice day, but he rarely gives second chances. You have to really impress him in a short time.'

Rihanna also says that she would have been down to audition for the X Factor if it had been around at the time she was trying to break into the music industry.

'Six years ago before I was signed , if It was the X Factor that had come first, I definitely would have entered to have a chance at fulfilling my dream. With this show, it’s all so exciting, and Its like a party!'

Other rumoured guest judges tonight include Pharrell Williams, Mariah Carey and Enrique Inglesias - who will pair up with Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul.

Flashback: Rihanna caused outrage with her risque performance on the British X Factor last year

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Swan song night for Cheryl Cole on X Factor U.S. as axed judge takes a final bow

By Chris Johnson

Last updated at 3:36 PM on 29th September 2011


Her screen time on last week's premiere show was somewhat limited.

But axed X Factor U.S. judge Cheryl Cole took her final turn on the Fox show last night as footage was aired of the last auditions she filmed in Chicago.

Last week the 28-year-old singer was sitting pretty on the panel during the Los Angeles stop before her seat was filled by replacement judge Nicole Scherzinger just an hour into the talent show.

All over: Cheryl Cole made her last appearance on the X Factor USA last night

She was not seen at all during the second episode last Thursday.

But it seems producers have given her a consolation prize of sorts by spanning her contribution over two weeks rather than one - 'killing' her off more slowly, so to speak.

Girls Aloud star Cheryl was sensationally axed from the show back in May after just four days of filming in LA and then later in Chicago.

Last night she was billed as the 'UK's biggest pop star' returning to the X Factor 'for one last city' in a voice-over by Welsh host Steve Jones.

Moving on: The British pop star was axed back in May after just four days of filming

She had big dreams of conquering America but Cheryl - but has only appeared in around two hours of air time on the show over the two weeks.

Fans were quick to take to Twitter and praise Cheryl's performance on the show.

One wrote: 'Why can't Cheryl Cole be a judge instead of Nicole? Cheryl is much hotter and has a sexy accent.'

While another added: 'Can Cheryl Cole come back to X Factor America? Because she is precious and I don't know what to do without her precious accent.'

Round of applause: Cheryl was replaced by Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger after just one week

Another tweeted: 'Nicole Scherzinger is unbearable. Bring Cheryl Cole back, please! #xfactor.'

As a fourth wrote on Twitter: 'Why did Cheryl Cole get fired!?! She's way better than Nicole!'

Last week after a big introduction, Cheryl vanished without any proper explanation to viewers.

It was quite the disappearing act, with a voiceover from presenter Jones that said: 'With a new city comes a big change – the arrival of a new judge.'

When asked about his controversial decision, Simon Cowell, 50, recently said he replaced Cole because she seemed 'bewildered' - and many may well agree.

While some U.S. critics branded replacement Scherzinger a 'downgrade', those who had watched Cole for years on the British X Factor were certainly left wondering where her stardust had gone.


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'Nicole Scherzinger is a downgrade from Cheryl': Critics prefer sacked judge Cole on first episode of U.S. X Factor

By Liz Thomas and Eleanor Gower

Last updated at 2:59 PM on 22nd September 2011

Fired: Cheryl Cole, pictured arriving at the Los Angeles X Factor auditions in June, will appear in tonight's episode

She was dramatically fired from the U.S. X Factor after just three weeks as a judge back in June.

Yet Cheryl Cole has had an overwhelming response from U.S. critics who hail her as the better judge over her replacement – the pop singer Nicole Scherzinger.

Many prestigious U.S. television critics saw previews of the opening episode, which airs tonight, and branded Nicole a 'downgrade' from the British star, who appears in approximately half of the programme before she is replaced.

'The opening episode gives a surprising amount of screen time to Cheryl Cole, a British pop star whom Mr Cowell jettisoned from the panel last spring, in the middle of auditions,' said Neil Glenzinger of the New York Times.

'In the premiere she just kind of disappears midshow, without much explanation, and suddenly Nicole Scherzinger of Pussycat Dolls is in her chair.

'It’s a downgrade. Ms Cole showed glimmers of being interesting; in two seasons as a judge on The Sing-Off on NBC, Ms. Scherzinger was a pretty face but, judicially speaking, not much more than a seat warmer. '

The Los Angeles Times's Mary McNamara is equally unimpressed with the former Pussycat Dolls singer.

Old line up: Cheryl was one of the original judges alongside L.A. Reid, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell, with Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger as hosts

'Cowell has said he replaced Cole because she seemed 'bewildered,' but on a first impression, she is much more interesting than Scherzinger, if only for her fabulous Geordie accent,' she writes.

'In early scenes [Nicole] seems more interested in tearing up and out-glamming Idol’s Jennifer Lopez than bringing much to the commentary.'

Steve Johnson of The Chicago Tribune says: 'Scherzinger doesn't come off as an obvious improvement in the early going. She's more earnest like Kara DioGuardi than lovable like Jennifer Lopez.'

'No improvement': Some U.S. media critics have been scathing in their reviews of Nicole Scherzinger's performance on the X Factor judging panel in comparison to Cheryl

And USA Today writer Robert Bianco seems similarly bewildered by the loss of Cheryl, writing that: 'Factor doesn't tell you why Cole was replaced or show you why she had to be.

'Scherzinger does seem both a bit sharper and more effusive in her comments, but that can be chalked up to editing,' he adds.

'Which is why, by the way, it would be wise to withhold judgements on the panel until we get to the live shows and we see how they really deal with time pressures and with one another.'

Welsh import Steve Jones, who takes on American Idol host Ryan Seacrest's hosting role also doesn't win many plaudits.

New panel: Nicole replaced Cheryl as a judge on the show, after Cowell said the Girls Aloud singer seemed bewildered and uncomfortable on the talent show

In action: Nicole sits to Paula's right on the show, which Cowell is hoping will compete with American Idol

The New York Times describes Welsh host Steve Jones as 'utterly irrelevant,' while The Boston Herald's Mark A Perigard says he 'is so far in the background, he might as well be on another network.'



The X Factor has been Cowell’s big venture Stateside and he has staked his reputation on making it a success, particularly as the U.S.’s other big reality show American Idol made by his rival Simon Fuller, pulls in big ratings.

Cowell's show differs from American Idol because it has no upper age limit and groups can take part too.

The music and media mogul had originally brought Cheryl to the U.S after her success in the UK to work with him. But she was axed after just four auditions.

'Irrelevant': USA X Factor host Steve Jones also gets short shrift from the critics in today's reviews

In a recent interview with Piers Morgan, Cowell said: ‘She looked a bit bewildered. You come to a country like America, it's a bit deal, takes a while to adjust.

'And I took the view, along with a few other people, that she would have been more comfortable back in the UK.'

The 28-year-old British star still received her full $1.8 million (£1.2m) fee despite being axed so quickly after filming began.

Cheryl rejected an offer to return to the British version of the show, and an opportunity to work on Britain’s Got Talent.


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What happened to Cheryl? Ms Cole's unceremoniously cut after blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance in launch of X Factor USA

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 12:17 PM on 22nd September 2011

She had big dreams of conquering America and even bigger hair, but tonight Cheryl Cole fell decidedly flat after making a blink-and-you-miss it appearance on X Factor USA.

The 28-year-old was unceremoniously dumped midway through the launch show, which aired on the Fox network tonight after months of hype.

She was introduced as one of Britain's most successful pop stars in the opener, but later vanished without any proper explanation to viewers.

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Shock and dismay: This will be the first and only episode of X Factor USA Cheryl Cole will appear on

Over Cole: Cheryl Cole fell flat during the series premiere of X Factor USA tonight

It was quite the disappearing act, with a voiceover from Steve Jones that said: 'With a new city comes a big change – the arrival of a new judge.'

When asked about his controversial decision, Simon Cowell, 50, recently said he replaced Cole because she seemed 'bewildered' - and many may well agree.

While some U.S. critics today branded replacement Scherzinger a 'downgrade', those who had watched Cole for years on the British X Factor were certainly left wondering where her stardust had gone.

Goodbye girl: The 28-year-old singer has left the X Factor building

Happy days: Her time on the show was brief, but the Girls Aloud singer looked happy back in the day

When she joined the U.K. version in 2008 fresh from her split from footballer Ashley Cole, she immediately became a television darling who was sassy, sharp and sparkling onscreen.

Her chemistry with Cowell was undeniable, and he unapologetically made her his favourite on the panel, which then included Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh.

It was quite the disappearing act, with a voiceover from Steve Jones that simply said: 'With a new city comes a big change – the arrival of a new judge.'

But her charisma and well, x factor, didn't seem to follow when she jettisoned across the pond earlier this year.

During the first round of auditions in Los Angeles, she was left out in the cold by Cowell, who was busy rekindling his spark with his former American Idol cohort, Paula Abdul.

Cole seemed lost without her mentor and boss by her side and seemed to parrot critiques and rely on familiar material.

Even her once-admired taste in fashion had vanished - her teased hair, and ill-advised colour-block orange top and purple trousers combination failed to impress.

But it is unclear if her replacement will fare much better. So far, critics have been unimpressed with Scherzinger.

Just the two of us: Cheryl's gone, but Paula Abdul is still judging

The Los Angeles Times' Mary McNamara wrote: 'In early scenes [Nicole] seems more interested in tearing up and out-glamming Idol’s Jennifer Lopez than bringing much to the commentary.'

But like the talent, it will be up to the viewers to decide if they like her smile and short skirts.

Welsh host Steve Jones also received a battering from the critics, with one branding him 'utterly irrelevant'

The star of the judging panel is perhaps record label heavyweight L.A. Reid, who is shaping up to be a tough, no-nonsense rival to Cowell.

Cole will still received her full $1.8 million (£1.2m) fee despite being axed so quickly into filming.

After being fired in June, she rejected an offer to return to the British version of the show, and an opportunity to work on Britain’s Got Talent.

Gleeful: Nicole Scherzinger was more than happy to take the vacated spot

The new panel: Nicole Scherzinger has replaced Cole

The X Factor has been Cowell’s big venture and he has staked his reputation on making it a success, particularly as the U.S.’s other big reality show American Idol made by his rival Simon Fuller, pulls in big ratings.

It differs from American Idol because it has no upper age limit and groups can take part too.

Cowell had originally brought Cheryl to the U.S to work with him but she was axed after just four auditions.

Drama! How Simon Cowell probably feels about the dramatic X Factor situation

Simply stunning: The Pussycat Dolls frontwoman is Simon's new choice

On the outs: The singer looked unhappy even while promoting the show in May

 

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