Sharon Osbourne blames Simon Cowell for X Factor ratings slump as she finally admits he sacked her
Mrs O said she heard rumbles of discontent over the summer, claiming 'goal posts kept moving' as Simon couldn’t decide whether to keep her along with new judges
SHARON Osbourne just won’t let it go with Simon Cowell.
She has blamed her old X Factor boss for a slump in viewing figures, which he described in an interview in The Sun this week as “funny”.
Sharon said: “Unfortunately, not out of malice, but I am only saying this because Simon’s quote thinks it is funny, that the figures have dropped, and dropped and dropped through the course of the show.
“I am not saying it was all me at all, but (it’s because of) his decision to change the show again and again and again.”
Mrs O also finally admitted she was fired and paid off following her unsavoury comments on Howard Stern’s radio show, when she described Simon as a “fat-faced mother f****r.”
Talking to a US radio host, Sharon said she heard rumbles of discontent over the summer, claiming “goal posts kept moving” as Simon couldn’t decide whether to keep her given his bid to secure new judges Robbie Williams, Ayda Field and Louis Tomlinson.
She said Simon came up with an idea that she could “judge the judges,” which Sharon thought was a terrible concept.
Reflecting on her radio outburst, she said: “Later they call me in and say ‘we don’t really think we need you’ and I’m like ‘fine — just keep sending the money’. It is fine they are paying me, they had to.”
She’ll struggle getting such a high-profile job again.
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Kath's a born entertainer
COMIC Katherine Ryan gets a leg up from her fellow guests on tomorrow’s Jonathan Ross Show.
She did the hilarious pose after Hollywood actor Jeff Goldblum recalled the position his wife got into as she gave birth.
Naughty Katherine – who presents Comedy Central’s Your Face Or Mine with Jimmy Carr – spontaneously decided to provide host Jonathan with an illustration of the labour position much to the surprise of Sir Cliff Richard, and Jeff, pictured.
But luckily the pair soon had things in hand.
Bros say Cheryl is magic
GERMAN magicians the Ehrlich Brothers have already impressed Prince Charles and it looks like they’ve put pop star Cheryl under a spell too.
Andreas and Christian Ehrlich sidled up to the Geordie singer, pictured, after their performance on ITV’s We Are Most Amused And Amazed to celebrate the royal’s 70th birthday, which aired on Tuesday.
Andreas said: “Cheryl was lovely and I think she really liked the act. We had a picture with her after. Is she single?
“Christian is single too so he might have a chance with her. She was very charming.”
The pair are bringing their magic show to Wembley Arena for the first time on April 6 where they will turn a toy truck into a monster truck.
And they’re hoping the Prince of Wales will make a surprise appearance.
Christian added: “Of course he’s invited, the whole family would be welcome. Prince George would love it.”
Sunil name is no joke
DON’T Google one of the stars of Dave’s new quiz show, which sees competitors guess what the public search for online.
Comedian Sunil Patel – who presents Beat The Internet with John Robins – once searched his name and the first thing that came up was a triple rapist and murderer.
Sunil said: “It’s a very common name.” And he joked: “I haven’t been checked for this show actually.”
I sent my reporter, Joe Kasper, to be a contestant on the show, which also sees guests reveal their web search history. Dave marked the launch of the show with a survey showing Brits spend, on average, seven hours every week surfing the net for "futile rubbish”, with the average person searching the internet eight times a day looking for resolution to a burning question. It also found that top question internet surfers wish the world wide web would answer but can't is 'What are the winning lottery numbers?'. Beat The Internet with John Robins airs on Thursdays at 8pm and is available on UKTV Play.
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JAMES Corden got a rude awakening when he faced one of Mark Wahlberg’s gruelling early morning workouts. James appeared on last night’s Late Late Show being put through his paces with his star guest. Rather him than me.
Must watch
WHAT? Children In Need 2018, 7.30pm, BBC1.
WHY? Graham Norton and Tess Daly lead the presenting team for BBC1’s annual fundraiser. Treats include Boyzone taking on Strictly and a Disney-themed performance from the EastEnders cast.
Ladies Hammer boss
BBC Three are filming a documentary about West Ham United’s women’s team under their 18-year-old managing director, Jack Sullivan.
The show follows the challenges this poses for the son of David Sullivan, the Hammers’ joint chairman and one of Britain’s richest men.
As well as following the squad’s trials on and off the pitch, it will also provide a snapshot of Jack’s colourful family.
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